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Reds to stop losing streak in matchup with the Mets

The Cincinnati Reds look to stop a three-game slide when they take on the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors Two of baseball's top 10 prospects -- teammates Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) -- flexed their muscles right off the bat to highligh...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

The 12 potential LCS matchups we'd most like to see It is possible that some team will make a charge in the season’s final weeks to grab a Wild Card spot. Entering Saturday, the Rangers, Royal...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Mets not ready to say they've buried Cincinnati Reds, but 'I'd like to think so' The Cincinnati Reds' south-of-the-gut-punch loss to the New York Mets in their series opener leaves the Reds gasping, playing for pride rest...

SEPTEMBER 6 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds waste a golden chance to make up ground in Wild Card race CINCINNATI -- One-run game, bases loaded, nobody out, bottom of the ninth inning. The Reds have had difficulty getting game-changing hits th...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Edwin Diaz helps Mets close out narrow victory over Reds Deadspin | Edwin Diaz helps Mets close out narrow victory over Reds

SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Díaz escapes in 9th inning as Mets hang on to beat Reds 5-4

Mark Vientos homered and Edwin Díaz escaped a major jam in the ninth inning as the New York Mets held off the fading Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in the opener of a pivotal three-game serie...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Andrew Abbott - Loses third straight Abbott (8-6) took the loss against the Mets on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

Impact Abbott gave up three runs in the first inning and labored throughout, departing at 98 pitches without completing the fifth. The southpaw has now dropped three straight starts, allowing 13 earned runs over that stretch while failing to last more than five frames. He now owns a 2.88 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 130:40 K:BB across 143.2 innings and will try to get back on track against the Padres next week.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Abbott - Loses third straight Abbott (8-6) took the loss against the Mets on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays hit four home runs to hold off host Reds for critical win In arguably his worst start with the Blue Jays, Jose Berrios lasted two innings. Eric Lauer was used in relief for the first time in months.

SEPTEMBER 6 • TORONTOSUN.COM

The Reds' playoff hopes take another hit with crushing loss to the Mets. The Cincinnati Reds' faint playoff hopes are growing fainter thanks to a painful 5-4 loss to the New York Mets.

SEPTEMBER 6 • CINCINNATI.COM

Bullpen delivers despite ninth-inning scare as Mets pad WC edge over Reds CINCINNATI -- There was a brief moment toward the middle of last month when the Reds seemed like a credible threat -- perhaps the only remai...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Reds activate Stephenson off IL before crucial series vs. Mets CINCINNATI -- If Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson needed any further assurance about the condition of his fractured left thumb, there was no be...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Nick Lodolo - Cleared to start Monday Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Lodolo (illness) will start Monday's game in San Diego, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Lodolo had to be scratched from his last scheduled outing due to illness but will be ready to rejoin the Reds' rotation for Monday's series opener versus the Padres. The left-hander is tentatively set up for a two-start week, with the latter matchup coming on the road versus the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sal Stewart - Out of lineup again Friday Stewart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact Stewart started each of the first two games upon his promotion but has now been out of the lineup for two straight tilts, though he did appear as a pinch hitter in the first game he didn't start. Spencer Steer is handling first base in Friday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Joe La Sorsa - Outrighted to Triple-A The Reds outrighted La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but La Sorsa will remain in the organization after passing through waivers. The lefty reliever has permitted nine runs (eight earned) in 6.2 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will Banfield - Optioned to Triple-A The Reds optioned Banfield to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Banfield served as the backup catcher behind Jose Trevino while Tyler Stephenson (thumb) was shelved. With Stephenson back in the fold, Banfield will return to Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Stephenson - Activated from 10-day IL The Reds activated Stephenson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Stephenson fractured his left thumb three weeks ago but has made a quick recovery and rejoins the Reds' active roster as they push for a playoff spot. The 29-year-old backstop will serve as the club's primary catcher down the stretch, with Jose Trevino moving back to an active No. 2 catcher role.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Best Bets September 5th: Expert Baseball Betting Picks, Predictions | Deadspin.com Today’s MLB picks include a high-scoring Mets vs. Reds matchup and the Rays extending their win streak against the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions The New York Mets clash with the Cincinnati Reds Friday in the opener of a 3-game series at Great American Ball Park.

SEPTEMBER 5 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Tyler Stephenson - Nearing return Stephenson (thumb) is a combined 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in two games of a rehab assignment for Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Stephenson, who is on the injured list with a fractured thumb, began the assignment Wednesday, when he caught seven innings and homered in his first plate appearance. He followed up as the designated hitter for six innings Thursday. The report indicates an expected return date of Friday, when the Reds begin a weekend series at home against the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mets visit the Reds to begin 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Mets to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Marty Brennaman: Reds would've been out of MLB playoff race in July without Terry Francona Marty Brennaman Q&A: Will his statue have poofy hair? And why did he stop hanging out with Joe Morgan and Pete Rose in the Big Red Machine d...

SEPTEMBER 5 • CINCINNATI.COM

Alexis Diaz, former Reds closer, designated for assignment by Dodgers Former Reds closer Alexis Diaz posted a 5.00 ERA and 1.000 WHIP over nine appearances for the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 4 • CINCINNATI.COM

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Reds to stop losing streak in matchup with the Mets

Díaz escapes in 9th inning as Mets hang on to beat Reds 5-4

MLB's regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here's a look at the playoff picture and awards races

Mets visit the Reds to begin 3-game series