All things considered, Terry Francona probably couldn't have asked for a better start to his team's key nine-game road trip. His Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday with a 4-1 victory behind another strong start from Brady Singer.

The Cincinnati Reds endured another roller coaster of a week as they played .500 ball in six games. The teams they are chasing for the NL wild card also had interesting weeks.

The Cincinnati Reds are just 0.5 games out of a Wild Card spot in the National League. They make roster moves ahead of Brewers series.

The National League Wild Card picture is stacked, and there are ony three spots available. Teams' remaining strength of schedules could help teams either stay in the picture of push them out of it altogether.

On MLB Network's "MLB Central," former Cincinnati Reds fan favorite Sean Casey was among analysts predicting whether teams in the National League and American League currently positioned to make the playoffs will earn the six berths available in each league.

The Cincinnati Reds open the toughest remaining MLB schedule with three this weekend against the Brewers. They're 1/2 game out of playoff position.

The Los Angeles Angels are proof that having talented players is only one part of team success. The roster is highlighted by future Hall of Famer Mike Trout, 2025 All-Star pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, and power-hitting outfielder Taylor Ward (29 homers, 92 RBI), but they’re still 7.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot with five-and-a-half weeks left.

Reds ace Hunter Greene started against the Phillies on Wednesday and dominated in his return from a groin injury.

When the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a 5-game series, it bunched the top 4 NL wild-card contenders within 5 1/2 games.

The Atlanta Braves recently claimed outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers after the 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds.

Outfielder Jake Fraley makes a key mistake in extra innings and rolls his ankle, as the Reds eventually lose another heartbreaker to Brewers