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The Cincinnati Reds were 67-73, 5th in the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
54°
▼7
Lukewarm
a hot week

A mixed bag this week. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. On the other hand, opponents putting up 7.1 per game. The staff is struggling.

Reds Game on September 04

Opponent:Milwaukee Brewers (87-54)
Location:Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:06:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Rhett Lowder (6-8, 5.14 ERA) vs Shane Drohan (7-5, 3.75 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Reds.TV, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 3 mph

Reds Score & Recap

The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
8754.617 L1
Cubs
7962.5608.0 W1
Cardinals
7071.49617.0 L1
Pirates
6972.48918.0 W1
Reds
6773.47919.5 W2

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

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
31.266.821105
44
Elly De La Cruz
21.273.82960
22
JJ Bleday
22.222.77055

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Chase Burns
15-32.791.16145.1
49
Brock Burke
6-52.581.3366.1
57
Julian Garcia
2-33.320.9538.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
17
Dane Myers
4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
49
Brock Burke
2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

Brandon Williamson's return to the rotation has critical implications for the Cincinnati Reds, as his performance down the stretch could shape offseason strategies. With the Reds sitting at 67-73, every game counts, especially as they call up top prospect Carlos Jorge, adding intrigue to the roster dynamics. Sal Stewart continues to light up the league, earning his second NL Rookie of the Month award and solidifying his status as a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. His impressive stats, including historic marks at Wrigley last weekend, have Reds fans buzzing with excitement. Amidst this backdrop, the Reds also signed Dominic Fletcher to a minor league deal, suggesting they’re bolstering depth as they look to finish strong in September. The vibe is warm as the Reds are on a 5-2 run, and fans are hoping this momentum can carry into a promising future.

Sources
Brandon Williamson could decide how aggressive the Reds get this offseason
Blogredmachine
Brandon Williamson could decide how aggressive the Reds get this offseason
The Cincinnati Reds welcomed Brandon Williamson back to the rotation this week, and his performance down the stretch could be crucial to their offseason plans.
Reds Rumors: Possible top prospect promotion creates September roster questions
Blogredmachine
Reds Rumors: Possible top prospect promotion creates September roster questions
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly calling up one of their top prospects. But what will the roster fallout look like?
Stewart earns second NL Rookie of the Month Award this season
MLB.com
Stewart earns second NL Rookie of the Month Award this season
We’re in the home stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with teams making their final pushes toward the postseason and a few key award races coming to a head. These performances went a long way toward both of those chases. Here are both leagues' monthly award winners for August:
Stewart a lock for NL Rookie of the Year? The numbers back it up
MLB.com
Stewart a lock for NL Rookie of the Year? The numbers back it up
With September baseball still left to play, Sal Stewart has suddenly run away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The 22-year-old first baseman reached historic marks during a scorching hot series at Wrigley Field last weekend, and with the unfortunate news that Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt will
Reds Sign Dominic Fletcher To Minor League Deal
Mlbtraderumors
Reds Sign Dominic Fletcher To Minor League Deal
The Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Dominic Fletcher. He will report to Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old had elected free agency in mid-August after triggering a release clause in his minor league pact with the Pirates. The Diamondbacks drafted Fletcher 75th overall in 2019. He made his MLB debut four years […]
Mlbtraderumors
Reds To Select Carlos Jorge
The Reds are set to select the contract of outfielder Carlos Jorge from Triple-A Louisville, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez. Cincinnati has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move. First baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia recently underwent shoulder surgery and is not yet on the 60-day IL, which gives them a […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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