The NL Central is one of two MLB divisions (also AL East) with four winning teams as the 2nd half opens. Are Cincinnati Reds on the rise?

The Cincinnati Reds came out of the All-Star break, won two games and are just 1 1/2 games behind the final wild-card position

Our Reds vs. Mets predictions believe New York will win one for David Wright on his jersey retirement day, and do so convincingly over Cincinnati.

Opening Day starter Hunter Greene has been sidelined by a groin injury for all but three starts (14 innings) since May 7.

We’re doing it to try to have an advantage. We think it gives us more flexibility. And maybe better flexibility.”

Does MLB trade deadline affect Reds playoff chances? Krall bristles at the suggestion that a playoff run after this week’s not-buyer moves would be gravy at this point.

Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl was battered and bruised by New York Mets pitchers all night long Friday.

Jul 13, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) shakes hands with outfielder TJ Friedl (29) after the victory over the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

For the Reds’ front office to increase its chances of being buyers before the July 31 Trade Deadline, the team coming out of the All-Star break strong was viewed as pivotal. So far, the players on the field have held up their end of the bargain.

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Monday in the first game of a 15-game stretch that includes 12 against division foes.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte was taking reps in the outfield ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Mets.