The Cincinnati Reds were founded in 1881 and started their first season in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association.
The team had a lot of success in the American Association winning the inaugural 1882 championship, before joining the National League in 1890.
The Reds are in the National League. They compete against Central League rivals, the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Cincinnati Reds 2026 season odds
The Reds are +550 to win the NL Central, +2500 to win the National League, and +5000 to win the World Series.
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Front Office & Coaching Staff
Owner | Phil Castellini |
General Manager | Brad Meador |
Manager | Terry Francona |
Key Reds Players
Player | Position | Height (ft) | Weight (lbs) |
Chase Burns | Right-Handed Pitcher | 6'3" | 210 |
Rhett Lowder | Right-Handed Pitcher | 6'1" | 200 |
Elly De La Cruz | Shortstop | 6'6" | 200 |
Sal Stewart | 1B/3B | 6'1" | 224 |
Matt McLain | 2B | 5'8" | 180 |
TJ Friedl | Outfield | 5'8" | 180 |
Will Benson | Outfield | 6'4" | 230 |
Team History
World Series | 5 (1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, 1990) |
NLDS | 1995 |
NL Champion | 9 |
Playoff appearances | 17 |
All-Time Leaders
Home Runs | Johnny Bench | 389 |
RBIs | Johnny Bench | 1,376 |
Hits | Pete Rose | 3,358 |
Runs | Pete Rose | 1,741 |
Batting Average | Edd Roush | .331 |
