What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 56-59, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Chase Burns (13-1, 2.35 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.94 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Reds.TV, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

August 08, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 56-59, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds lost to the Washington Nationals 3-5 at Nationals Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

The foundation feels stable. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. On top of that, a +7 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Reds Game on August 08

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (57-61)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chase Burns (13-1, 2.35 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.94 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds lost to the Washington Nationals 3-5 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Matt McLain went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Eugenio Suárez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	72	44	.621		L1
Cubs	68	49	.581	4.5	W5
Cardinals	58	58	.500	14.0	W2
Reds	56	59	.487	15.5	L1
Pirates	57	61	.483	16.0	L4

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

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	25	.255	.812	87
44 Elly De La Cruz	20	.277	.869	54
22 JJ Bleday	20	.228	.809	47

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	13-1	2.35	1.10	118.2
70 Tejay Antone	1-0	2.25	0.94	36.0
49 Brock Burke	4-4	2.73	1.27	56.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
44 Elly De La Cruz	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games
9 Matt McLain	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
15 Emilio Pagán	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are on fire, boasting a sizzling 6-1 record over the last week, but the excitement is tempered by the news that Hunter Greene will undergo elbow surgery, ending his season prematurely. While the Reds excelled in their recent 6-5 victory against the Athletics, their schedule is about to toughen up, posing a significant challenge as they aim to secure a playoff spot. Chase Burns makes his mark today, looking to achieve an impressive feat by recording his 13th consecutive winning decision, a milestone last reached by a Reds pitcher 70 years ago. Meanwhile, Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez continue to light up the offense, proving they have what it takes to rally the team. As the Reds prepare to face the Nationals, fans are left wondering if they can maintain their momentum amidst looming injuries.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds now know Hunter Greene needs surgery but one big question remains

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene will miss the remainder of the 2026. But there's still a question yet to be answered.

Blogredmachine

Reds are playing their best baseball at the worst possible time

The Cincinnati Reds are red-hot, but the schedule is about to get a lot tougher. Can the Reds keep stacking wins and get back to the playoffs?

MLB.com

Geno, Elly join exclusive Reds company with HRs in Washington

WASHINGTON -- After trailing early to the Nationals on Friday, the Reds responded in a manner that made it feel like they had the ingredients on the counter to cook up a comeback. It was a bullpen game, but relievers mostly did well while the offense responded with three solo

MLB.com

Burns looks to notch 13th consecutive winning decision in Washington

WASHINGTON — Chase Burns will try to be the first Reds pitcher in 70 years to notch 13 straight winning decisions when he takes the mound and starts against the Nationals on Saturday. Burns is 13-1 with a 2.35 ERA and 137 strikeouts in a career-high (at any level) 118

Mlbtraderumors

Hunter Greene To Undergo Elbow Surgery

The Reds announced that right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo elbow surgery, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The extent of the procedure isn’t known just yet, but president of baseball ops Nick Krall tells the Reds beat that the surgery will pertain to Greene’s elbow ligament (via Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer). Whether Greene requires […]

Red Reporter

Chase Petty to start for Reds tonight against Nationals

With a free spot on the team’s 40-man roster (and another freed up by the move of Blake Dunn to the 60-day IL), the Cincinnati Reds made a pair of roster claims on Thursday afternoon. Right Ron Marinaccio was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the club also announced the addition of righty […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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