What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 64-71, 5th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Andrew Abbott (6-9, 4.15 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (7-11, 4.37 ERA). First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV. First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

August 29, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 64-71, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds downed the Chicago Cubs 10-8 at Wrigley Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

47°

▲9

Lukewarm

pitching struggles

Hard to read this team right now. The mound has been a liability at 6.3 RA/G. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 9 is dragging the score south.

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Reds Game on August 29

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (76-59)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andrew Abbott (6-9, 4.15 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (7-11, 4.37 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds downed the Chicago Cubs 10-8 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	1	5	2	0	1	10	13	0
	1	0	2	0	0	0	1	4	0	8	13	2

Highlights

Elly De La Cruz went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Sal Stewart went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jose Trevino went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tyler Stephenson went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	84	51	.622		W3
Cubs	76	59	.563	8.0	L3
Cardinals	68	68	.500	16.5	W2
Pirates	65	71	.478	19.5	L2
Reds	64	71	.474	20.0	W2

Cincinnati Reds are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	29	.263	.814	102
44 Elly De La Cruz	21	.268	.821	60
22 JJ Bleday	21	.219	.765	51

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	14-3	2.77	1.15	139.2
49 Brock Burke	5-5	2.67	1.33	64.0
57 Julian Garcia	2-3	2.88	0.90	34.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
44 Elly De La Cruz	7 hits, 2 RBI, .467 AVG in last 3 games
43 Héctor Rodríguez	6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
27 Sal Stewart	3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 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 shaking things up as they head into a critical series against the Chicago Cubs, with a focus on September call-ups and roster stability. Edwin Arroyo is back in the mix, potentially filling a vital role, while Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl have cleared waivers, returning to the roster amid uncertainty and mixed reactions from management. Meanwhile, rookie Sal Stewart is turning heads and pushing for Rookie of the Year honors, adding a glimmer of hope to an otherwise struggling squad that has gone 2-5 in the last week. With a pitching staff that has allowed 6.6 runs per game recently, the Reds desperately need a turnaround starting today in Wrigley. The stakes are high, and the team needs to capitalize on every opportunity as the season winds down.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Edwin Arroyo joins Reds but two September call-up decisions still remain

Edwin Arroyo played his way back into the Cincinnati Reds' plans, while a forgotten reliever's rehab could complete an obvious September pairing.

Blogredmachine

Terry Francona's harsh comments puts Reds execs in spotlight after Eugenio Suárez decision

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona was not happy about leaked information involving Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl. But who is he mad at?

MLB.com

Stewart makes latest case for Rookie of the Year in Reds' win at Wrigley

CHICAGO -- As Sal Stewart stood in front of his locker Friday afternoon, Reds teammates were saying "Rookie of the Year" and calling out "ROY." Those calls could very well get louder from inside and outside of the clubhouse if the first baseman puts together one more strong month. Stewart

MLB.com

Suárez, Friedl back with Reds after clearing waivers

CHICAGO -- After going unclaimed and clearing outright waivers during Thursday's off-day, third baseman/designated hitter Eugenio Suárez was back to work Friday like it was any other game day. That's because the Reds were preparing to play a day game vs. the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Rhett Lowder vs. David Peterson

The Cincinnati Reds renew their longstanding NL Central rivalry with the Chicago Cubs today, and the two will tussle three times over the weekend on the north side in Wrigley Field. Rhett Lowder and David Peterson do the starting for their respective clubs in Friday’s series opener, a matinee start scheduled for 2:20 PM ET. […]

Red Reporter

The Reds still have a Ke’Bryan Hayes mess on their hands

If you hold your nose and squint, you’ll find that Cincinnati Reds 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes has actually turned things around – a bit. Though he owns just a .463 OPS for the entirety of the 2026 season, that’s ticked up to a .588 OPS since the start of the month of August. Over his most […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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