What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 41-49, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Chase Burns (10-1, 2.40 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

July 08, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 41-49, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 1-4 at Great American Ball Park.

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a rough stretch

A rough patch, by the numbers. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Making it worse, last night's 3-run loss is fresh and it shows.

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Reds Game on July 08

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (51-41)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chase Burns (10-1, 2.40 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 1-4 at Great American Ball Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	8	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	5	0

Highlights

Eugenio Suárez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	58	33	.637		W4
Cubs	51	40	.560	7.0	W2
Cardinals	47	43	.522	10.5	L4
Pirates	47	45	.511	11.5	W3
Reds	41	49	.456	16.5	L1

Cincinnati Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	17	.254	.802	61
44 Elly De La Cruz	13	.270	.814	41
22 JJ Bleday	13	.234	.812	37

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	10-1	2.40	1.08	97.2
70 Tejay Antone	1-0	2.42	0.92	26.0
49 Brock Burke	3-4	2.98	1.35	42.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
35 Jose Trevino	6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Brady Singer	7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds find themselves in a tough spot at 41-48, having dropped their last game against Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies, who dismantled them 4-1. With the hardest remaining schedule in the league, the Reds’ path to contention is looking increasingly steep. While some fans may hope for a trade deadline shakeup, the collective bargaining agreement might hamper those moves more than expected. Adding to the optimism, Reds' No. 5 prospect Héctor Rodríguez is lighting it up in Triple-A, further fueling the discussion about the team's future. Yet, as the Reds sit last in the division and come off a disheartening 2-5 stretch, the urgency for a turnaround has never been clearer, especially with significant games looming against formidable opponents.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds could avoid risky trade deadline move for one important (yet unknown) reason

The collective bargaining agreement might have a bigger impact on the Cincinnati Reds' trade deadline plans than fans want to believe.

MLB.com

Numbers don't tell the story: Abbott continues quality streak despite .500 record

CINCINNATI -- As of Tuesday, the Reds had the hardest remaining schedule in Major League Baseball, with their opponents owning a combined .535 win percentage. Their two remaining series before the All-Star break underscore just how difficult of a task Cincinnati has in trying to climb back into contention.

MLB.com

Reds' No. 5 prospect flexes again at Triple-A during two-homer game

In May, Héctor Rodríguez mashed three homers in one contest. In June, he posted back-to-back four-hit nights that included three long balls. He's already delivering more offensive fireworks in July. The Reds' No. 5 prospect belted two homers and collected three RBIs in Triple-A Louisville's 5-4 victory over Omaha at

Red Reporter

Zack Wheeler eviscerates Reds in 4-1 Phillies victory

After a day off on Monday, the Cincinnati Reds opened a crucial six-game homestand with their backs against the proverbial wall in this 2026 season. They stood at 41-48 and in last place in the National League’s Central division, and were about to welcome behemoths to town in the form of the Philadelphia Phillies and […]

Red Reporter

Who runs the next Cincinnati Reds rebuild?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Reds fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Last place. Last. The Cincinnati Reds, despite roaring through the April with the narrowest of margins […]

Baseball Prospectus

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Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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