Starting pitching has been the main reason why the Cincinnati Reds find themselves in playoff contention at this point in the season. With a record of 77-76, the Reds are two games back of a Wild Card spot, tied with the Diamondbacks and trailing the New York Mets. They lead MLB in a category they are not familiar with.

The Cincinnati Reds own tiebreakers over the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks, assuring a playoff berth if they tie either or both.

Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz went back-to-back in the sixth inning. It was Steer's second home run of the night. De La Cruz followed with his 20th home run of the season and his first in 43 games. After hitting 18 home runs in the first half, De La Cruz had hit just one home run since the All-Star break before tonight.

Coming off his worst start of the season and with the Cincinnati Reds still clinging to life in the NL wild card race, Hunter Greene delivered arguably his best performance of 2025 in a complete-game shutout win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

The Cincinnati Reds celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting local students for festivities and clinics before their game against the Chicago Cubs.

The Cincinnati Reds' toughest two remaining opponents might be fighting post-clinch hangovers and looking ahead when Reds see them.

Former Cincinnati Reds No. 15 ranked prospect Christian Roa made his Major League debut earlier this month for the Miami Marlins. Roa pitched two scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, walking a batter and allowing one hit, while striking out three.