Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona looks on from the dugout in the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. The Reds won, 2-1. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The MLB season is winding down, and the drama over the next three days is set to be astronomical—especially for the New York Mets, who are heading on the road

The Cincinnati Reds (81-78) face the Milwaukee Brewers (96-63) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from American Family Field in Milwaukee is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Former Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Jose Siri was designated for assignment by the New York Mets on Wednesday. The 30-year-old played in just 16 games for the Mets this year, slashing just .063/.167/.125 with two extra-base hits and two stolen bases.

The New York Mets’ late-season collapse is one of the biggest stories in MLB right now. On Sunday, a second straight loss to the Washington Nationals dropped them into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot, and they don’t have the tiebreaker between the two teams.

The Cincinnati Reds, currently in position for the National League's third wild-card spot after overtaking the New York Mets Sept. 21, shared a hype video of sorts on social media with six games left in the regular season.