Reds Eliminated from Playoffs

The Reds have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 26th time in 31 years after making the postseason a year ago.

Last Postseason Success

The Reds last won a postseason game in 2012 and last won a postseason series in 2026.

Current Standings

Cincinnati sits at 70-81 in last place in the National League Central Division, 24 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB Insider Update

ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that Nick Krall and Terry Francona will both return for the 2027 season.

Management Decision

Olney wrote that Nick Krall is on solid ground and Terry Francona will go into his third year with the Reds next season.

“"Following last year's playoff berth, Cincinnati contended early on this season before faltering," Olney wrote. "But league sources say that Nick Krall, the team's head of baseball operations, is on solid ground, and manager Terry Francona will go into his third year with the Reds next season."”

Surprising Move

For a team that underwhelmed so much this season, it's a surprising move to keep both Krall and Francona.

Krall's Record

The Reds have had a winning record in three of Krall's six seasons but only made the postseason once and never had more than 83 wins.

Recent Moves

The Jeimer Candelario signing was a costly mistake, and the Ke’Bryan Hayes and Gavin Lux trades haven't provided needed upgrades.

Consequence

Krall has to answer for these decisions as they set the organization back and fans deserve better.

“I've said it a million times and I'll say it again. Reds fans deserve better.”