History of Cincinnati Reds in Timeline

The Cincinnati Reds are a professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) Central Division. The Reds were a founding member of the American Association in 1881 before joining the National League in 1890.

1900: First Meeting Between Pirates and Reds

During the 1900 MLB season, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met for the first time, dating far back into the infancy of MLB after both being founded in the 1880s.

1901: Reds Move to Palace of the Fans

In 1901, the Reds moved to the Palace of the Fans, which served as their home until 1912.

1905: Cy Seymour Wins Batting Crown

In 1905, Cy Seymour achieved a .377 average, becoming the first Cincinnati Reds player to win an individual batting crown.

1911: Bob Bescher Steals 81 Bases

In 1911, Bob Bescher stole 81 bases, setting a Cincinnati Reds team record that still stands.

1912: Reds Played at Crosley Field Since 1912

In 1912, The Reds have played at Crosley Field since 1912.

1912: Redland Field Opens

In 1912, the Cincinnati Reds opened Redland Field, a new steel-and-concrete ballpark.

1912: Reds Move to Crosley Field

In 1912, the Cincinnati Reds relocated to Crosley Field, which would be their home for 58 years and see two World Series titles.

1918: Reds Finish Fourth

In 1918, the Cincinnati Reds finished fourth in their league.

1919: Reds Win NL Pennant and World Series

In 1919, managed by Pat Moran, the Cincinnati Reds won the National League pennant and subsequently won the World Series against the Chicago White Sox in eight games.

1920: "Black Sox" Scandal Taints Championship

By 1920, the "Black Sox" scandal cast a shadow over the Cincinnati Reds' recent championship win.

1926: Reds Become Second Division Dwellers

After 1926, the Cincinnati Reds consistently ranked in the second division.

1931: Team Bankrupt, Redland Field in Disrepair

By 1931, the Cincinnati Reds faced bankruptcy, coinciding with the Great Depression and the deteriorating condition of Redland Field.

1933: Powel Crosley Jr. Buys the Reds

In 1933, Powel Crosley, Jr., purchased the Cincinnati Reds out of bankruptcy and hired Larry MacPhail as the general manager.

1934: Redland Field Renamed Crosley Field

In 1934, Redland Field was renamed Crosley Field.

1935: First Night Game and Fireworks at Crosley Field

In 1935, Crosley Field hosted the first night game in baseball history, which also featured the first baseball fireworks night.

1938: Johnny Vander Meer's Back-to-Back No-Hitters and Ernie Lombardi's MVP Award

In 1938, Johnny Vander Meer became the only pitcher in major league history to throw back-to-back no-hitters, and Ernie Lombardi was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.

1938: Hosted MLB All-Star Game at Crosley Field

In 1938, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Crosley Field.

1939: Reds Win NL Championship, Lose World Series

In 1939, the Cincinnati Reds won the National League championship but were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series.

1940: Reds Win World Series

In 1940, the Cincinnati Reds repeated as National League champions and won the World Series, defeating the Detroit Tigers 4 games to 3, with Frank McCormick named the NL MVP.

1944: Joe Nuxhall Pitches at Age 15

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall pitched for the Cincinnati Reds at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a major league game.

1948: WLWT Begins Carrying Reds Games

In 1948, NBC affiliate WLWT began carrying Cincinnati Reds games.

April 1953: Reds Preference to be Called 'Redlegs'

In April 1953, during a period of anti-Communism sentiment, the Cincinnati Reds announced their preference to be called the 'Redlegs' to avoid political connotations.

1953: Hosted MLB All-Star Game at Crosley Field

In 1953, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Crosley Field.

1954: Ted Kluszewski Leads NL in Home Runs

In 1954, Ted Kluszewski led the National League in home runs.

1956: Logo Altered and Term "REDS" Removed

From 1956, the Cincinnati Reds' logo was altered to remove the term "REDS" from the inside of the "wishbone C" symbol.

1956: Reds Introduce Sleeveless Jerseys

In 1956, following the renaming of the team, the Cincinnati Reds introduced sleeveless jerseys, a rare design in Major League Baseball at the time. The uniforms featured a red cap with a white "C", and the road uniforms included the Mr. Redlegs logo.

1956: Redlegs Tie NL Home Run Record

In 1956, the Cincinnati Redlegs, led by Frank Robinson, tied the National League record by hitting 221 home runs.

1959: Team Reverts to Name "Reds"

In 1959, the Cincinnati Redlegs reverted to using the name "Reds".

1960: Logo still altered and term 'REDS' Removed

In 1960, the Cincinnati Reds' logo was still altered to remove the term "REDS" from the inside of the "wishbone C" symbol.

1961: Robinson Joined by Pinson, Post, Coleman, and Freese

In 1961, Frank Robinson was joined by Vada Pinson, Wally Post, Gordy Coleman, and Gene Freese.

1961: Reds Change Uniforms with Oval "C" Logo

In 1961, the Cincinnati Reds altered their uniforms, replacing the traditional wishbone "C" with an oval-shaped "C" logo while continuing to use sleeveless jerseys.

1961: Reds Capture NL Pennant, Lose World Series

In 1961, the Cincinnati Reds captured the National League pennant, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, but were defeated by the New York Yankees in the World Series.

1961: "REDS" Reappears on Uniforms

In 1961, the word "REDS" reappeared on the Cincinnati Reds' uniforms, but the point of the "C" was removed.

1962: Reds Win 98 Games, Finish Third

In 1962, the Cincinnati Reds won 98 games, led by Bob Purkey's 23 wins, but finished third in the league.

1963: Pete Rose plays almost every position

Since 1963, Pete Rose had played almost every position for the Cincinnati Reds except pitcher, shortstop, and catcher.

1964: Players' Last Names Added to Uniforms

In 1964, the Cincinnati Reds added players' last names to the back of each set of uniforms, below the numbers.

1964: Reds Lose Pennant by One Game; Fred Hutchinson Dies

In 1964, the Cincinnati Reds lost the pennant by one game to the St. Louis Cardinals after the Philadelphia Phillies collapsed, and manager Fred Hutchinson died of cancer weeks later.

1965: Frank Robinson Traded to Baltimore Orioles

After the 1965 season, owner Bill DeWitt traded Frank Robinson to the Baltimore Orioles for Milt Pappas, Jack Baldschun, and Dick Simpson in what is remembered as a lopsided trade.

1966: Uniforms with Last Names Scrapped

After the 1966 season, the Cincinnati Reds scrapped the uniforms that included players' last names on the back.

1966: Robinson Wins MVP and Triple Crown

In 1966, Frank Robinson won the MVP and Triple Crown in the American League, leading the Baltimore Orioles to their first World Series title after being traded from the Reds.

1967: Howsam Appointed General Manager

In 1967, Bob Howsam was appointed as the general manager of the Cincinnati Reds.

1967: Joe Nuxhall Begins Career in Reds' Booth

In 1967, Joe Nuxhall began his career in the Cincinnati Reds' broadcast booth, the year after his retirement as an active player. He remained until his death in 2007.

1967: Traditional Home Uniform Logo Reinstated

In 1967, the Cincinnati Reds reinstated their traditional home uniform logo.

1967: Reds Restore Wishbone "C" Insignia

In 1967, the Cincinnati Reds restored the point to the "C" insignia, returning it to a wishbone shape. They wore pinstriped home uniforms only in 1967.

1969: WLW Becomes Reds' Flagship Radio Station

In 1969, WLW, 700AM became the Cincinnati Reds' flagship radio station.

1969: Reds Join NL West Division

In 1969, the Cincinnati Reds became part of the National League West division.

June 24, 1970: Final Game at Crosley Field

On June 24, 1970, the Cincinnati Reds played their final game at Crosley Field, securing a 5–4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

June 30, 1970: Move to Riverfront Stadium

The Cincinnati Reds moved into Riverfront Stadium on June 30, 1970, a new 52,000-seat multi-purpose venue, continuing the season by winning 70 of their first 100 games.

1970: Reds and Pirates meet during the NLCS

In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met during the NLCS (National League Championship Series).

1970: Hosted MLB All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium

In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium.

1970: Start of Intense Dodgers-Reds Rivalry

In 1970, the Dodgers–Reds rivalry began to intensify and would be considered one of the most intense during the 1970s through the early 1990s.

1970: Reds Beat Pirates to win Pennant

In 1970, the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the National League pennant, marking the beginning of their rivalry with Pennsylvania-based clubs.

1971: Reds Trade for Joe Morgan and Acquire George Foster

In 1971, after a disastrous season, the Cincinnati Reds traded for Joe Morgan, César Gerónimo, Jack Billingham, Ed Armbrister and Denis Menke. George Foster was also acquired via trade that year.

1971: Transition from Flannel to Double-Knit Uniforms

The Reds shifted from flannel uniforms through 1971 to double-knit uniforms with pullover jerseys and belt-less pants in 1972.

1972: Reds and Pirates meet during the NLCS

In 1972, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met during the NLCS (National League Championship Series).

1972: Pullover Jerseys and Belt-less Pants Uniforms

In 1972, the Cincinnati Reds changed to double-knits with pullover jerseys and belt-less pants.

1972: New Reds Logo Featuring Mr. Redlegs Introduced in 1972

In 1972, the Cincinnati Reds introduced a new logo featuring their mascot, Mr. Redlegs, inside the wishbone "C," replacing the script "REDS."

1972: Reds Win NL West, Lose World Series

In 1972, the Cincinnati Reds won the NL West and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the playoffs but lost the World Series to the Oakland Athletics in seven games.

1972: Reds Beat Pirates to win Pennant

In 1972, the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the National League pennant.

1973: Reds win NL West, Pete Rose/Bud Harrelson scuffle

In 1973, the Cincinnati Reds won their third National League West crown after a comeback, overcoming a 10+1⁄2 game deficit against the Los Angeles Dodgers post All-Star break. They however lost the NL pennant to the New York Mets in five games in the NLCS. During Game 3, a scuffle between Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson led to a bench-clearing fight.

1974: Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth's Home Run Record

In 1974, Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's record of 714 home runs off Jack Billingham during the opening day game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn intervened to ensure Aaron played the following day. Marty Brennaman also debuted as a Hall of Fame radio announcer for the Reds in 1974.

1974: Marty Brennaman Begins Calling Reds Games

In 1974, Marty Brennaman began calling Cincinnati Reds games, most famously alongside former Reds pitcher and color commentator Joe Nuxhall through 2007.

1974: Marty Brennaman's First Season

Marty Brennaman's first season with the Cincinnati Reds was in 1974.

1975: Concepcion, Foster and Griffey retain their spots

By the 1981 season, only Dave Concepción, George Foster, and Ken Griffey retained their starting positions from the 1975 Big Red Machine era.

1975: "Great Eight" Starting Team solidified, Rose Moved to third base

In 1975, the Big Red Machine lineup solidified with the "Great Eight", including Johnny Bench, Tony Pérez, Joe Morgan, Dave Concepción, Pete Rose, Ken Griffey, César Gerónimo, and George Foster. Sparky Anderson moved Pete Rose to third base and inserted Foster in left field, which propelled the Reds into first place.

1975: Reds and Pirates meet during the NLCS

In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met during the NLCS (National League Championship Series).

1975: Reds win the World Series

In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds clinched the NL West with 108 victories and swept the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the NL pennant. They then faced the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, winning in seven games after a dramatic Game 6 and Game 7, securing their first championship in 35 years.

1975: Reds Beat Pirates to win Pennant

In 1975, the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the National League pennant.

1976: Tony Perez traded, Big Red Machine breaks up

After the 1976 season, Tony Pérez was traded to the Montreal Expos, breaking up the Big Red Machine's starting lineup, a move later regretted by manager Sparky Anderson and general manager Bob Howsam.

1976: Pitching staff turnover

By 1979, the Reds' pitching staff experienced a complete turnover since 1976, except for Fred Norman.

1976: Reds Win 1976 World Series

In 1976, the Cincinnati Reds secured another World Series victory, solidifying their reputation as a dominant team.

1976: Reds Beat Phillies to win Pennant

In 1976, the Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the National League pennant.

1976: Reds Sweep the Yankees in the World Series

In 1976, the Reds won the NL West and swept the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS to advance to the World Series, where they swept the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. This marked their second consecutive World Series championship.

June 15, 1977: Tom Seaver acquired from Mets

On June 15, 1977, the Cincinnati Reds acquired pitcher Tom Seaver from the New York Mets in exchange for Pat Zachry, Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, and Dan Norman.

June 16, 1978: Tom Seaver No-Hitter

On June 16, 1978, Tom Seaver pitched the only no-hitter of his Hall of Fame career against the St. Louis Cardinals.

1978: Anderson fired, Rose signs with Philadelphia

After the 1978 season, manager Sparky Anderson was fired, and Pete Rose signed with Philadelphia as a free agent.

1979: George Grande Hosts First SportsCenter

In 1979, George Grande, who hosted the first SportsCenter on ESPN, was the play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds.

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1979: Rose Grows Hair Out After Signing with Phillies

In 1979, Pete Rose grew his hair out longer than allowed by the Reds after signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.

1979: Pete Rose Joins Phillies

In 1979, Pete Rose joined the Philadelphia Phillies, adding fuel to the rivalry between the Big Red Machine and the Pennsylvania teams.

1979: Reds and Pirates meet during the NLCS

In 1979, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met during the NLCS (National League Championship Series).

1979: Reds win NL West, lose to Pirates

In 1979, the Cincinnati Reds won the NL West but were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL playoffs after a controversial play in Game 2.

1980: Bench only plays a few games as catcher

After 1980, Johnny Bench was only able to play a few games as catcher each year due to ongoing injuries.

1980: Pete Rose helps Phillies win World Series

In 1980, Pete Rose helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series, continuing the rivalry between the Big Red Machine and the Pennsylvania teams.

1981: Bench catches only seven games

After the heartbreak of 1981, Johnny Bench was only able to catch seven games. After that, general manager Dick Wagner pursued the strategy of ridding the team of veterans.

1981: Reds have best record but miss playoffs

In 1981, the Cincinnati Reds had the best overall record in baseball but missed the playoffs due to finishing second in both half-seasons following a mid-season players' strike. Tom Seaver had an outstanding Cy Young runner-up season.

1982: Seaver traded back to Mets

After the 1982 season, Tom Seaver was traded back to the New York Mets.

1982: Reds lose 101 games

In 1982, the Cincinnati Reds lost 101 games, signaling a decline from the Big Red Machine era.

1982: Reds Worst Finish Since 1982

In 2015, the Reds had their worst season since 1982, finishing with a 64-98 record.

1983: Bilardello behind the plate

In 1983, Dann Bilardello became the catcher, Johnny Bench returned to part-time duty at first base, Nick Esasky took over at third base, and Gary Redus replaced Cedeno in the outfield. Dave Concepción was the sole remaining starter from the Big Red Machine era.

1985: Compromise on Shoe Color

In 1985, a compromise was reached, allowing players to paint red marks on their black shoes and wear all-red shoes the following year.

1988: Hosted MLB All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium

In 1988, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium.

1988: 1988 Baltimore Orioles start of season

In 2022, the Reds's poor start to the season was compared to the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, who had a worse start.

1989: Introduction of the Ohio Cup

In 1989, the Ohio Cup, an annual pre-season baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), was first introduced. It was a single-game cup played at minor-league Cooper Stadium in Columbus.

1989: Inaugural Ohio Cup Game

In 1989, the inaugural Ohio Cup game was played. This was an annual pre-season baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians at minor-league Cooper Stadium in Columbus.

1989: Elly De La Cruz First Red to Hit for the Cycle Since 1989

In the 2023 season, Elly De La Cruz became the first Cincinnati Reds player to hit for the cycle since Eric Davis in 1989.

1990: End of Intense Dodgers-Reds Rivalry Era

By 1990, the Dodgers–Reds rivalry was coming to an end as they competed for the NL West division title. From 1970 to 1990, they had eleven 1–2 finishes in the standings.

1990: Reds and Pirates meet during the NLCS

In 1990, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met during the NLCS (National League Championship Series).

1990: Reds Beat Pirates to win Pennant

In 1990, the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the National League pennant.

1992: Last MLB Team with Pullover Jerseys and Belt-less Pants

The 1992 Cincinnati Reds were the last MLB team to feature primary uniforms with pullover jerseys and belt-less pants, marking the end of an era.

1993: George Grande Becomes Play-by-Play Announcer

In 1993, George Grande became the play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds, usually alongside Chris Welsh.

1993: Reds and Pirates Realignment to National League Central

In 1993, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates were realigned to the National League Central.

1993: Reds End Time in NL West

In 1993, the Cincinnati Reds ended their tenure in the National League West division.

1993: Reds Bring Back Button-Down Jerseys

In 1993, the Cincinnati Reds reintroduced button-down jerseys, replacing the pullover style, and added red pinstripes to the white and gray home and away uniforms.

1994: Reds Join NL Central Division

In 1994, the Cincinnati Reds transitioned to the National League Central division.

1995: WLWT Ends Broadcasting Reds Games

In 1995, NBC affiliate WLWT ended carrying Cincinnati Reds games.

1995: Last Playoff Series Win

In 1995, the Cincinnati Reds won their last playoff series, marking the beginning of a long drought.

1995: Dodgers and Reds Face One Another

In 1995, the Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds faced one another after division realignment moved the Reds to the NL Central.

1996: WSTR-TV Begins Broadcasting Reds Games

In 1996, WSTR-TV began broadcasting Cincinnati Reds games.

1996: Last Ohio Cup Game Played Until Revival

In 1996, the last Ohio Cup game was played between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians until the cup's revival in 2008. Over the years the Indians won six of the eight games.

1996: Detroit Tigers Previous Home Runs Allowed Record

In 2016, the Reds broke the 1996 Detroit Tigers' record for most home runs allowed in a single season.

April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired

On April 15, 1997, Jackie Robinson's number 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in his honor.

1997: End of Ohio Cup Games

In 1997, the Ohio Cup games ended with the introduction of regular-season interleague play. Afterward, the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians competed annually in the regular-season Battle of Ohio.

1998: WSTR-TV Ends Broadcasting Reds Games

In 1998, WSTR-TV ended broadcasting Cincinnati Reds games. These were the last regularly scheduled, over-the-air broadcasts of Cincinnati Reds games.

1999: Black Added as Primary Color

In 1999, the Cincinnati Reds introduced black as a primary color, especially on their road uniforms, marking a significant change in the team's color scheme.

1999: Hair Rule Officially Rescinded

In 1999, the Cincinnati Reds officially rescinded the hair rule when they traded for Greg Vaughn, who had a goatee.

2001: Reds Community Fund Founded

In 2001, the Reds Community Fund was founded to improve the lives of youth in the Greater Cincinnati area by leveraging the traditions of the Reds.

2003: Great American Ball Park Opens

In 2003, Great American Ball Park, the home of the Cincinnati Reds, opened in downtown Cincinnati at a cost of $290 million. The stadium includes the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.

2003: Reds Open Great American Ball Park

In 2003, the Cincinnati Reds inaugurated Great American Ball Park as their new home stadium, marking a new era for the franchise.

2003: 2003 Detroit Tigers start of season compared to the Reds 2022 season

In 2022, the Reds matched the 2003 Detroit Tigers for the worst start to a season.

2004: Joe Nuxhall reduces his broadcasting duties

In 2004, Joe Nuxhall only called select home games for the Cincinnati Reds until his death in 2007.

December 2006: Reds Uniform Change

In December 2006, the Cincinnati Reds introduced new uniforms. The home caps were redesigned to be all-red with a white wishbone "C" logo, the road caps became red with a black bill. The sleeveless jersey was replaced with a more traditional design, and the numbers and lettering were changed to an early 1900s style. A handlebar-mustached "Mr. Redlegs" logo was added to the left sleeve.

2006: Bob Castellini Becomes CEO

In 2006, Bob Castellini assumed the role of CEO for the Cincinnati Reds.

2007: Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley Join Reds Network

In 2007, Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley joined the Cincinnati Reds radio network.

2007: Death of Joe Nuxhall

Joe Nuxhall, former Reds pitcher and color commentator, died in 2007. From 2004 to 2007, Nuxhall only called select home games.

2008: Jim Kelch started filling in for the network

In 2008, Jim Kelch started filling in on the Cincinnati Reds radio network.

2008: Revival of the Ohio Cup

In 2008, the Ohio Cup was revived and now serves as a reward for the team with the better overall record in the Reds–Guardians series each year.

2009: George Grande Retires

George Grande retired from his position as play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds during the final game of the 2009 season. Since 2009, George Grande has worked part time for the Reds as play-by-play announcer in September when Thom Brennaman is covering the NFL for Fox Sports.

2010: WKRC-TV Simulcasts Opening Day Games

From 2010, WKRC-TV has simulcast Cincinnati Reds Opening Day games with Fox/Bally Sports Ohio.

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2010: Jim Kelch's Increased Appearances

In 2010, Jim Kelch made more appearances on the Cincinnati Reds radio network due to Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley's increased TV schedules. Jim Kelch had filled in on the network since 2008.

2010: Thom Brennaman Becomes Head Play-by-Play Commentator and Paul Keels Serves as Backup TV Announcer

In 2010, Thom Brennaman became the head play-by-play commentator for the Cincinnati Reds, with Chris Welsh and Jeff Brantley sharing time as color commentators. Cincinnati native Paul Keels was the Reds' backup play-by-play television announcer during the 2010 season.

2010: Reds Move Spring Training to Goodyear Ballpark

In 2010, the Cincinnati Reds moved their spring training to Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona, joining the Cactus League and sharing the facility with the Cleveland Guardians.

2011: Paul Keels Leaves, Sean Casey Joins Broadcast Team

In 2011, Paul Keels left his position as backup play-by-play television announcer for the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds also added former Reds first baseman Sean Casey to do color commentary for approximately 15 games in 2011.

October 22, 2013: Reds Hire Bryan Price as Manager

On October 22, 2013, the Cincinnati Reds hired Bryan Price as their new manager, replacing Dusty Baker. Price inherited a team with star players but struggled to achieve a winning record.

2013: Reds and Pirates meet during the NL Wild Card Game

In 2013, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates met during the NL Wild Card Game.

2013: First 162-game-season Postseason Appearance Since 2013

In 2025, the Reds made their first 162-game-season Postseason appearance Since 2013

2013: Reds Last Postseason Berth Since 2013

On September 25, 2020, the Reds secured their first postseason appearance since 2013

2015: Hosted MLB All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park

In 2015, the Cincinnati Reds hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park.

2015: Reds Trade Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake

In 2015, the Cincinnati Reds traded star pitchers Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake to the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants, respectively, receiving minor league pitching prospects in return. The Reds finished the season with a poor record and continued to trade key players.

2016: Reds Break Home Runs Allowed Record

In 2016, the Cincinnati Reds set a new record for the most home runs allowed during a single season, which would later be broken by the Baltimore Orioles in 2019.

2017: Jim Kelch's Contract Expires

In 2017, Jim Kelch's contract with the Cincinnati Reds radio network expired.

2019: Marty Brennaman's Last Season

2019 was Marty Brennaman's last season calling Cincinnati Reds games. He called Reds games from 1974 to 2019.

2019: Tommy Thrall Joins Reds Broadcast Team and Succeeds Marty Brennaman

In 2019, Tommy Thrall joined the Cincinnati Reds broadcast team to provide in-game and post-game coverage. He succeeded Marty Brennaman when he retired at the end of the 2019 season.

2019: WKRC-TV Common Ownership

In 2019, WKRC-TV came into common ownership with Fox/Bally Sports Ohio.

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2019: Baltimore Orioles Break Home Runs Allowed Record

In 2019, the Baltimore Orioles broke the record previously held by the Cincinnati Reds (set in 2016) for the most home runs allowed during a single season.

August 19, 2020: Thom Brennaman Utters Homophobic Slur and Resigns

On August 19, 2020, Thom Brennaman uttered a homophobic slur during a game against the Kansas City Royals. He apologized, was suspended, and then resigned from his duties as the Reds' TV play-by-play announcer on September 26, 2020. This ended the Brennamans' 46-year association with the Reds franchise.

September 25, 2020: Reds Earn Postseason Berth

On September 25, 2020, the Cincinnati Reds secured their first postseason appearance since 2013 in the expanded 2020 playoffs, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were seeded seventh but lost in the first round.

2020: Paper Cutout Promotion for Fans

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Cincinnati Reds offered fans the opportunity to purchase paper cutouts of their own photographs in the stands at Great American Ball Park, which raised over $300,000 for the Reds Community Fund.

2020: Broadcast Team Announced

In 2020, the Reds broadcast team was announced as former Pensacola Blue Wahoos radio play-by-play announcer Tommy Thrall and retired relief pitcher Jeff Brantley on color commentary.

2020: First Postseason Apperance Since the Shortened 2020 Season

In 2025, the Reds Made their first Postseason appearance since the shortened 2020 season.

2021: Reds Finish Third in NL Central

In the 2021 season, the Cincinnati Reds concluded with a record of 83–79, placing them third in the National League Central division.

2022: Reds' Dismal Start to 2022 Season

In 2022, the Cincinnati Reds began the regular season with a 3–22 record, reminiscent of the 2003 Detroit Tigers' performance. They concluded the season with a 62–100 record.

2023: Pirates Lead Rivalry Against Reds

As of 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates lead the rivalry with the Cincinnati Reds 1141-1113, however the Reds lead in postseason wins 13-8.

2023: WKRC-TV Ends Simulcasts Opening Day Games

From 2010 to 2023, WKRC-TV has simulcast Cincinnati Reds Opening Day games with Fox/Bally Sports Ohio. Ending in 2023.

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2023: New City Connect Jersey Introduced

In 2023, the Cincinnati Reds and Nike, Inc. unveiled a new City Connect jersey, featuring a modified "C" on the cap and jersey sleeve, "CINCY" across the chest, an Ohio Buckeye on the collar, and the motto "Juncta Juvant" on the jersey.

2023: Reds Fall Short of Playoff Berth

In the 2023 season, the Cincinnati Reds contended for a wild card spot but ultimately missed the playoffs by 2 games with an 82–80 record. Rookie Elly De La Cruz made a significant impact, hitting for the cycle.

2023: Reds win season series against the 2023 NLCS runner-up Philadelphia Phillies

In the 2024 season, the Reds won the season series against the 2023 NLCS runner-up Philadelphia Phillies 4-3.

September 22, 2024: Reds Fire Manager David Bell

On September 22, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds dismissed manager David Bell with only five games left in the season, appointing bench coach Freddie Benavides as the interim manager. They also fired co-bench coach Jeff Pickler.

October 4, 2024: Reds Hire Terry Francona as Manager

On October 4, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds announced that Terry Francona would be the team's next manager.

October 8, 2024: Reds Fire Hitting Coach Joel McKeithan and Assistants

On October 8, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds terminated the contracts of hitting coach Joel McKeithan and his assistants, Terry Bradshaw and Tim Lamonte.

October 24, 2024: Reds Announce Chris Valaika as New Hitting Director

On October 24, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds announced that Chris Valaika, formerly with the Cleveland Guardians, would become the team's new director of hitting and MLB hitting coach.

November 2024: MLB to Take Over Television Rights

In November 2024, MLB's local media division announced it would take over the television rights to the Cincinnati Reds, with the first telecasts in the 2025 season.

2024: Reds' Win-Loss Record Through 2024

As of 2024, the Cincinnati Reds hold an overall win–loss record of 10,934–10,766–139, resulting in a .504 winning percentage.

2024: WLWT Returns to Simulcast Opening Day Games

Beginning in 2024, the simulcasts of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day games returned to WLWT.

2024: Reds Struggle Against Sub-.500 Teams in 2024

In 2024, after a strong start, the Cincinnati Reds faltered, particularly against teams with losing records, diminishing their playoff chances.

January 2025: Return to FanDuel Sports Networks

In January 2025, it was announced that the Cincinnati Reds would return to the FanDuel Sports Networks, under similar distribution agreements earlier reached with MLB.

February 2025: Yankees Policy Persisted Until February 2025

The Cincinnati Reds' rule of clean-cut appearance echoed the New York Yankees policy that persisted until February 2025.

2025: Reds Make Postseason Appearance

In 2025, the Cincinnati Reds made their first postseason appearance since the shortened 2020 season (and since 2013 for a full season) after trading for Gavin Lux and Brady Singer, but lost in the Wild Card round to the Dodgers. Top pitching prospect Rhett Lowder was sidelined before the season began.