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

Two games were scheduled between the Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates on Thursday. Here are the top performances from those games: Chase Petty pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing seven hits, eight earned runs, three walks, and two strikeouts. Petty has a 10.26 ERA since August 6 and is 6-13 with a 6.39 ERA on the season.

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The Reds have their swagger back in the chase for the final wild-card spot after winning four of their last six.

Former Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks after being designated for assignment earlier in the week. The 35-year-old has a 5.12 ERA in 13 games and four starts for Arizona this season. He struck out 36 and walked 12 over 38 2/3 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona isn't into team meetings. But he called his second one in 2 1/2 weeks after the A's swept the Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds have been playing must-win games in their effort to keep their playoff hopes alive. During a critical juncture of the season, manager Terry Francona moved shortstop Elly De La Cruz out of the No.

The Chicago Cubs continue their four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds in their final meeting of the 2025 season.