What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 61-66, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Brady Singer (5-11, 4.66 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.48 ERA). First pitch at 12:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 12:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

August 20, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 61-66, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers aren't lying. 2.6 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up. And down 11 in run differential this week. That's significant.

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Reds Game on August 20

Opponent:	St. Louis Cardinals (65-63)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	12:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Brady Singer (5-11, 4.66 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.48 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds squeaked by the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 at Great American Ball Park.

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

Highlights

Sal Stewart went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Matt McLain went 3-3.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	78	49	.614		L1
Cubs	74	54	.578	4.5	L1
Cardinals	65	63	.508	13.5	L1
Pirates	63	66	.488	16.0	W2
Reds	61	66	.480	17.0	W1

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	27	.259	.810	94
44 Elly De La Cruz	20	.259	.808	57
22 JJ Bleday	20	.218	.764	47

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	14-2	2.51	1.11	136.0
49 Brock Burke	5-4	2.76	1.27	62.0
57 Julian Garcia	2-3	3.04	0.98	26.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
47 Luis Mey	4.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

TJ Friedl's nightmare season could be reaching its end as the Reds face another disappointing chapter, following yesterday's 0-3 loss to the Cardinals that solidified their 60-66 record. With a run differential of -11 over the past week, it's clear this team has hit a wall, leaving fans frustrated as they watch postseason hopes slip away. The bright spots remain in Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart, who are the future, but right now, the Reds need to overcome injuries and lackluster performances to avoid a painful offseason. Meanwhile, the ownership struggles of teams like the Dodgers highlight the growing chasm in MLB, making it painfully obvious that the Reds need support to compete effectively. With the Cardinals coming back to town, the Reds must find some spark to salvage what's left of this season.

Sources

Blogredmachine

TJ Friedl's disappointing Reds season could have painful offseason consequences

TJ Friedl has endred a nightmare season in 2026, and these last few weeks could be his last in a Cincinnati Reds uniform.

Blogredmachine

Dodgers can survive mistakes the Reds simply can't (now we might know why)

The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership is embroiled in controversy, and it only highlights some of the changes that Major League Baseball must undergo to afford teams like the Cincinnati Reds a better chance to compete.

MLB.com

Reds' brightest stars shine in comeback win over Cardinals

CINCINNATI -- While Reds’ postseason aspirations have faded, their three biggest draws this season are also their three biggest reasons to have higher hopes for seasons ahead. All were on display Wednesday during a come-from-behind 5-4 win against the Cardinals.

MLB.com

When not painting corners, Lowder brushes up on another talent

Ahead of Players’ Weekend, Major League Baseball is highlighting the off-field interests of its players.

Mlbtraderumors

MLBTR Podcast: The Athletics’ Unclear Future, The Reds Without Hunter Greene, The Yankees’ Infield, And More!

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]

Mlbtraderumors

Ron Marinaccio Elects Free Agency

Former Reds reliever Ron Marinaccio cleared outright waivers and elected free agency, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Cincinnati also signed right-hander Darius Vines to a minor league contract. Marinaccio had a brief run with the Reds. They claimed him off waivers shortly after the trade deadline. He spent two weeks in their bullpen and […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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