What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 54-58, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Rhett Lowder (3-7, 5.42 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.79 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Reds.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

August 05, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 54-58, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds escaped with a win against the Athletics 5-4 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a hot week

Perfectly average, for better or worse. 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball. On top of that, winning by 1 last night moved the needle.

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Reds Game on August 05

Opponent:	Athletics (45-68)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Rhett Lowder (3-7, 5.42 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds escaped with a win against the Athletics 5-4 at Great American Ball Park.

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

Highlights

Elly De La Cruz went 1-3 with 2 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	70	43	.619		W1
Cubs	65	49	.570	5.5	W2
Pirates	57	58	.496	14.0	L1
Cardinals	56	58	.491	14.5	L1
Reds	54	58	.482	15.5	W2

Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	24	.255	.814	86
44 Elly De La Cruz	18	.276	.855	52
22 JJ Bleday	19	.228	.806	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	13-1	2.35	1.10	118.2
70 Tejay Antone	1-0	2.29	0.96	35.1
49 Brock Burke	4-4	2.52	1.29	53.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
41 Andrew Abbott	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
15 Emilio Pagán	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are left contemplating their future after a lukewarm trade deadline, finishing with a record of 53-58 as they now prepare to host the Athletics. While rumors swirled about Brady Singer, the Reds held onto him, perhaps signaling a belief in his potential to solidify the rotation. Tyler Stephenson expressed relief at not being traded, highlighting the weight lifted from his shoulders as the team gears up for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, excitement is brewing around Héctor Rodríguez, the Reds' No. 3 prospect, who made his MLB debut, albeit falling just short of a hit. As the team looks to build momentum following a 4-3 week, they'll need to capitalize on this weekend's series to regain footing in the division.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds could turn laughable Brady Singer rumor into a brilliant move

The Cincinnati Reds held onto Brady Singer past the trade deadline and are rumored to be considering a qualifying offer.

Blogredmachine

Reds deadline disappointment mirrors Astros' failure and puts Nick Krall in the spotlight

The Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros both had underwhelming performances at the trade deadline. Might Nick Krall suffer the same fate as Dana Brown?

MLB.com

With roster largely intact, Reds earn WILD win in 1st game post-Deadline

CINCINNATI -- When Monday's Trade Deadline came and went without him being dealt away from the Reds, catcher Tyler Stephenson could immediately relax and felt the weight of uncertainty lift. “I did sleep a lot better last night, that’s for sure," Stephenson said.

MLB.com

Reds' No. 3 prospect Rodríguez robbed of 1st hit in MLB debut

CINCINNATI — The Reds did have one Trade Deadline acquisition arrive at their clubhouse on Tuesday, but it wasn't someone from the one that just expired on Monday. It was their No. 3 prospect, Héctor Rodríguez, who was once an 18-year-old low-level prospect who came from the Mets at the

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds begin post-deadline odyssey by hosting the Athletics

Brady Singer is still a part of the Cincinnati Reds rotation, and he won’t have to waste any time in showing himself as a part of this club going forward. The Reds first game after Monday’s trade deadline will be a home contest against the Athletics, formerly of Oakland, Sacramento, and currently of Las Vegas, […]

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds Trade Deadline Tracker

The deadline for Major League Baseball teams to make trades during the 2026 season is today – Monday, August 3rd – at 6:00 PM ET, and the Cincinnati Reds presumably have a lot of business to take care of between now and then. The currently sit at 53-58, mired in last place in the National […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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