What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 44-52, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Rhett Lowder (3-6, 4.91 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (8-4, 4.80 ERA). First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Rockies.TV, Reds.TV. First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

July 18, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 44-52, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds handled the Colorado Rockies 7-2 at Coors Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

66°

▲14

Warm

last night's win

Cruising at a nice clip. Last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point. And they're +5 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

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Reds Game on July 18

Opponent:	Colorado Rockies (39-60)
Location:	Coors Field
First Pitch:	03:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Rhett Lowder (3-6, 4.91 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (8-4, 4.80 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rockies.TV, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds handled the Colorado Rockies 7-2 at Coors Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	0	3	1	1	1	7	11	1
	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	6	1

Highlights

Elly De La Cruz went 4-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Sal Stewart went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Spencer Steer went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Eugenio Suárez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	60	37	.619		W1
Cubs	54	43	.557	6.0	L1
Cardinals	51	45	.531	8.5	W1
Pirates	50	47	.515	10.0	W3
Reds	44	52	.458	15.5	W1

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	19	.257	.814	67
44 Elly De La Cruz	16	.282	.860	45
22 JJ Bleday	16	.243	.846	43

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	11-1	2.54	1.11	102.2
70 Tejay Antone	1-0	2.17	0.90	29.0
49 Brock Burke	3-4	2.96	1.38	45.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
44 Elly De La Cruz	7 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
28 Eugenio Suárez	5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
7 Spencer Steer	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
21 Hunter Greene	7.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Reds News

Hunter Greene is once again at the center of trade rumors, but the chatter feels more like distraction than reality for a Reds team looking to solidify its identity as the trade deadline approaches. With a 3-4 record in the last week and a modest +1 run differential, the Reds need to rally, especially as they face the struggling Rockies. Last night, they turned to Brady Singer to kick off the second half with a strong performance, hoping for a quick revival to avoid a selloff. Meanwhile, Eugenio Suárez and Spencer Steer showed glimpses of their value in Denver, making a case for their worth amidst increasing trade interest. As the Reds aim for a hot start, attention shifts toward potential extensions, particularly for standout pitchers like Chase Burns and perhaps even Abbott.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Hunter Greene trade chatter couldn't be more detached from Reds' reality

The Hunter Greene trade rumors are back. This time, it's MLB.com who's pushing the latest scuttlebutt surrounding the Cincinnati Reds ace.

Blogredmachine

Reds have exactly what Phillies need after devastating Brad Keller injury

The Cincinnati Reds might be perfect trade deadline partner for the Philadelphia Phillies after Brad Keller's injury update.

MLB.com

Suárez, Steer power Reds past Rockies behind Singer's gem

DENVER — Reds players are looking for a hot start out of the All-Star break to prevent a Trade Deadline selloff. Simultaneously with scouts in attendance at Coors Field, some of their bigger trade assets delivered performances Friday against the Rockies to showcase their market value.

MLB.com

Could Abbott be Reds' next extension candidate?

DENVER — A finalized contract for Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns was not made official with an announcement by the club on Friday, but his teammates certainly took notice of the seven-year, $105 million deal that was agreed upon on Thursday. One teammate who was elated for the 2026 All-Star

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies – Brady Singer vs. Gabriel Hughes

The Cincinnati Reds turn to righty Brady Singer for the opener of their 2026 second half. The Reds are on the road in Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies under a muggy high sky. First pitch is set for 8:40 PM ET, and Rockies righty Gabriel Hughes will be the man firing that pitch. […]

Red Reporter

Did you get to watch Alfredo Duno in the MLB Futures Game?

Each and every summer, the MLB All Star Futures Game features rosters loaded with prospect talent representing both the American League and National League. This year, that was no different, as top catching prospect Alfredo Duno repped the Cincinnati Reds in the event which took place at some point during the myriad happenings surrounding the […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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