Cincinnati Reds rookie Chase Burns became the first pitcher in franchise history with at least 10 strikeouts in two of his first 5 MLB appearances.

This was not a playoff team in October. Or a contender in September. This was the bad-bullpen, meh-lineup Nationals playing for nothing in July.

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The Cincinnati Reds picked Steele Hall out of Hewitt-Trussville High School (AL) with their first selection in this week’s MLB Draft, and followed that up with an additional 19 picks in their overall draft class.

The Reds pitcher is seeking a second opinion on a recently developed biceps injury after MRI results were “a little murky,” manager Terry Francona said.

The Cincinnati Reds released former first-round draft pick Mat Nelson on Monday, Nelson was drafted with the 35th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Florida State. The catcher never made it above Double-A Chattanooga. Over five seasons in the minor leagues, Nelson slashed .205/.319/.351 with 70 extra-base hits in 298 games.

And just like that: Garrett Crochet equals Tarik Skubal in ERA (2.19) and has one more strikeout (165). After All-Star hubbub, Cal Raleigh has a quiet weekend, with two singles in 13 at-bats. New owner looks like a far surer bet than new stadium. They finally hit – 27 knocks in three games – yet are still swept at Toronto.

Josh Bell hit his 13th home run, Jacob Young and CJ Abrams contributed RBI doubles during the decisive fifth inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is just 10 days away. The Cincinnati Reds are currently 2 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot. Reds General Manager Brad Meador recently discussed the team's plan to approach the trade deadline for 2025.