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Reports: Cincinnati Reds Promoting No. 1 Prospect Sal Stewart For Playoff Push

It sounds like the Cincinnati Reds are going to give one of the most interesting propsects in baseball a shot at the big league level. Reds No. 1 prospect Sal Stewart has been tearing the cover off of the ball down with the Triple-A Louisville Bats and reportedly will be promoted by the Reds on Monday, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.

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Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 9/1/2025

The Cincinnati Reds start a series against the Toronto Blue Jays today. The calendars have officially flipped to the final month of the 2025 season, and with that, rosters have also expanded.

Sal Stewart News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 1

Cincinnati Reds Are Promoting Top Prospect Ahead of Monday's Game

The Cincinnati Reds have officially promoted their number one prospect Sal Stewart to the Major League roster ahead of Monday's game versus the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 1

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances From August 31, 2025

Five games were scheduled between the Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates on Sunday. Here are the top performances from those games: Hector Rodriguez went 2-4 with a RBI, walk, a run scored and a stolen base.

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National Baseball Analyst Suggests Reds Should Sign Five-Time All-Star in Offseason

National Major League Baseball analyst Bob Nightengale had an interesting comment in his column on Sunday. "The Cincinnati Reds, who badly need a power-hitting bat in the middle of the lineup, would be a natural fit to sign free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso if he leaves the Mets," Nightengale wrote.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Reds calling up No. 1 prospect before Blue Jays series

The Cincinnati Reds lost two of three to the St Louis Cardinals over the weekend, falling four games behind the New York Mets for the final National League Wild Card spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Reds to promote top infield prospect for MLB debut

He was the 32nd overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft, and he’ll be making his big league debut whenever he first appears in a game.

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Reds’ Terry Francona drops ‘terrific’ Matt McLain take after beating Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds haven’t had the season that many fans hoped for. Cincinnati though is showing no signs of quitting, after posting a win Sunday against the St.

Austin Hays News / Field Level Media / August 31

Austin Hays' homer helps Reds end skid vs. Cardinals

Austin Hays hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to help the host Cincinnati Reds end a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 31

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Avoid Sweep to Stay Above .500 in 7-4 Win Over Cardinals

CINCINNATI -- The Reds avoided a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7-4 win on Sunday. At the time this story was published, the New York Mets were losing to the Miami Marlins.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 31

Reds Make Move That May Pave Way for Top Prospect

The Reds outrighted Connor Joe to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, which means the 40-man roster now sits at 39. Rosters expand on September 1, but to be eligible for the playoffs, players must be on the 40-man roster September 1.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 31

Cincinnati Reds Have Among MLB's Worst in Key Stat Over Past Decade

The Cincinnati Reds are 18-21 since the All-Star break and have lost five straight games and eight of their last nine. They have not had a winning record in the second half since the 2013 season.

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Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Reds linked to pursuit of Pete Alonso if he leaves Mets

The Cincinnati Reds have leaned heavily on their young pitching staff this season, led by Cincinnati ace Hunter Greene. However, the club’s lack of consistent power hitting remains a glaring problem.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 31

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances From August 30, 2025

Four games were scheduled between the Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates on Saturday. Here are the top performances from those games: Sal Stewart went 2-5 with two RBIs.

Terry Francona News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 30

Reds Manager Terry Francona Addresses Questionable Decision in Loss to Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds lost their fifth straight game on Saturday, falling 4-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals. In the bottom of the ninth inning, trailing by two, the Reds had their first two batters reach base.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Cards get pitching, clutch hits to continue Reds' skid

Nathan Church drove in two runs as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Saturday night. Willson Contreras and Pedro Pages hit homers as the Cardinals won their third straight game.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 30

INSTANT REACTION: Reds Blow Early Lead Again, Fall to Cardinals 4-2

CINCINNATI -- Less than two weeks ago, the Reds were seven game over .500. Now, they're right back to .500 at 68-68. The Reds fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Saturday night at Great American Ball Park.

Chase Burns News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 30

Injury Update: Latest on Reds Starting Pitcher Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds rookie starting pitcher Chase Burns has been on the injured list since the middle of August with a right flexor strain. During Saturday's game against the St.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / August 30

5 Things That Need To Go Right for the Reds To Make the Playoffs

Before play on Friday, August 29, the Cincinnati Reds sit in third place in the NL Central with a 68-66 record and are four games back of the New York Mets for the final wild-card spot in the playoffs. Having lost six of their last seven, the Reds need to turn it around if they want to surpass the Mets in the wild-card standings.

Andrew Abbott News / Field Level Media / August 30

Reds' Andrew Abbott faces Cardinals, aims to overcome poor outing

If they are to close ground in the National League wild-card race, the Cincinnati Reds must get left-hander Andrew Abbott back on track. Abbott (8-4, 2.62 ERA) is coming off his worst outing of the season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Cincinnati Reds Abrupt Fall from Postseason Contention

The day is August 15th, 2025, and the Cincinnati Reds are just 0.5 games back of a Wild Card spot, right in the rear view of the faltering New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

What is the Reds' newest infield question?

It wasn’t long ago that the Cincinnati Reds seemed to have an infield surplus. That has changed quickly.

Tony Santillan News / Just Baseball / August 28

Tony Santillan Has Been the Workhorse the Reds Needed

Establishing a role in the Cincinnati Reds bullpen has not come easy for Tony Santillan, who first debuted back in 2021. A starting pitcher coming up through the ranks as a prospect, Santillan moved to the bullpen and bounced between Triple-A Louisville and Cincinnati in the four years prior to this one.

Nick Lodolo News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Reds Announce Unfortunate Development After Nick Lodolo News

The Cincinnati Reds are attempting to make a late-season push for the final wild card spot in the National League, entering Wednesday 3.5 games behind the New York Mets.