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.

Noelvi Marte robbed Bryan Reynolds of a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, preserving a 2-1 Cincinnati victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday and giving the Reds a boost in the National League wild-card race.

Arizona scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to tie the game at 4, but the D'backs were unable to score after that.

The Cincinnati Reds swept Chicago Cubs on Sunday, beating them 1-0 and winning their fifth straight games. They used an RBI double from Gavin Lux and a brilliant performance from the pitching staff to secure a victory.

The playoffs have started early for the Reds, who pulled aggressive levers all night to beat the Chicago Cubs and inch toward playoff spot.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona wants his team to quickly get over their heartbreaking loss to the Pirates as they fight for the playoffs.

The Reds hung on and won 2-1 to win the final game of the series and their final home game of the 2025 season. Cincinnati is now 81-78 with three games remaining. They now trail the New York Mets by a half game in the race for the final National League Wild Card playoff spot. The Mets play the Cubs on Thursday night.

The series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates is critical in the race for the National League's final playoff berth.