The last time the Cincinnati Reds won a playoff series, Barry Larkin and Bret Boone were the middle infielders, and Jeff Brantley was closing games.

CINCINNATI -- In the previous two seasons in which the Reds had a winning record coming out of the All-Star Break, 2021 and 2023, they were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in their first series in the second half of the regular season.

The Francisco Alvarez show is back on in Queens, and it couldn’t come at a better time for the inconsistent New York Mets. The Mets intend to recall Alvarez fro

Garcia adds depth to a bullpen that has been inconsistent in recent weeks. In his short stint with the Mets this year, he threw 4.2 innings without allowing a run. His return gives the team another bullpen option and a familiar arm who could contribute as they try to recapture the NL East top spot amid recent struggles.

The New York Mets have reportedly shown a willingness to move their young infielders at the trade deadline to make upgrades as the division race heats up.

The MLB franchise had a special appearance at Sunday's game when Backyard Baseball star Pablo Sanchez came to Citi Field.

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Mets have been scouting Pittsburgh Pirates right-handers David Bednar and Dennis Santana, Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles relievers Gregory Soto and Félix Bautista, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan and Seth Halvorsen of the Colorado Rockies.