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In a 10-8 loss to Cincinnati, the piece questions Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s sixth-inning bullpen call—why not bring Aaron Civale in earlier for length? Trent Thornton struggled, Civale eventually came in but Chicago’s rally fell short amid a costly error and key Reds homers, underscoring the Cubs’ bullpen injuries and season-long pitching challenges.
Reds' first baseman Michael Toglia will undergo surgery for a dislocated right shoulder, ending his season after an initially encouraging update; the Reds recalled Ivan Johnson from Triple-A. In other news, JJ Bleday hit for the cycle in an 11-5 win at Arizona, and Chase Burns is slated to start the Reds' opener against the Giants.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 in a back-and-forth game, riding a five-run sixth inning and four more in the ninth to build a lead that the Cardinals nearly erased with a six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth.
The Reds hold off the White Sox 9-8 in a chaotic game that saw Davis Martin ejected after hitting Sal Stewart, Stephenson slug a three-run homer to stretch Cincinnati’s lead, and Tanner McDougal make his MLB debut by walking three and hitting a batter with the bases loaded to help seal the win as Chicago staged a late rally that fell short.
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo elbow surgery to address a UCL issue; whether it’s a full Tommy John reconstruction or an internal brace will be determined once surgeons inspect the damage. Expect a long rehab, with a return likely around 12-14 months, pushing potential return past the 2027 season. This marks Greene’s second UCL procedure (he had Tommy John in 2019). His 2026 season was limited to 27 2/3 innings with a 6.83 ERA, and his absence compounds Cincinnati’s rotation planning as they look to 2027 with Burns, Abbott and others, and may influence offseason moves.
In a deadline move, the Cincinnati Reds traded veteran infielder Nathaniel Lowe to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for 19-year-old right-hander Alejandro Rivera. Lowe had emerged as a starter against right-handed pitching with strong numbers, while Rivera posts a 3.06 ERA across minor-league appearances. The Reds, contending with expiring contracts and a slow deadline, opted to shake up their roster but largely held onto other veterans.
The Athletic reports the Reds may keep Brady Singer through the season and could even extend a qualifying offer, a strategy critics call a missed chance to rebuild, as Cincinnati sits 16 games back in the division and five under .500, prompting questions about the front office’s commitment to a championship path.
The Red Sox reportedly offered a prospect-heavy package for Elly De La Cruz, but the Reds rejected it, preferring MLB-ready players and an even bigger overpay. De La Cruz, a 24-year-old two-time All-Star, is arbitration-eligible this winter and under team control through 2029, making a blockbuster deal unlikely but still plausible in a market hungry for star shortstops.
Rain halted the Reds-Pirates game at Great American Ball Park in the third inning with the Pirates leading 3-1 after a solo homer by Jose Trevino and an earlier Reds miscue; Reds starter Andrew Abbott struggled in the third, while Braxton Ashcraft started for Pittsburgh. The game is set to resume at 10:05 p.m. ET.
The Cincinnati Reds activated Matt McLain from rehab and recalled Zach McCambley, optioning Edwin Arroyo and Chase Petty to Triple-A Louisville ahead of the series opener with the Pirates. McLain hit .294/.400/.412 in five Louisville games, while McCambley has excelled in Louisville (9 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 10 K). Arroyo has struggled at the big-league level with a .244/.286/.282 line in 44 games and notable plate discipline issues, and Petty’s role remains uncertain as the team weighs bullpen needs versus starting prospects.
Seattle beat the Reds 8-0, but the win came with injury notes: J.P. Crawford was scratched with wrist soreness and Julio Rodríguez exited in the sixth inning as a precaution after being hit on the left leg. Manager Dan Wilson said Rodríguez’s issue isn’t a strain and he’s day-to-day, while Crawford is also day-to-day. Rodríguez recently returned from a concussion IL stint, and Seattle remains atop the AL West as the series continues Tuesday.
Two weeks from the Aug. 3 deadline, six clubs are viewed as obvious sellers: Reds, Rockies, Royals, Angels, Mets and Giants, each with clear trade chips (Mets’ bullpen pieces; Angels’ Soriano/Detmers/Adell; Giants’ Ray/Mahle/Arraez; Reds’ Steer/Suárez/Stephenson; Royals’ Wacha/Lugo/Lane Thomas; Rockies’ Freeland/Feltner and relievers). Several other teams sit on the bubble, meaning the next 14 days will determine if they join the selling or buying side, making this deadline a fluid seller-forward market.
In the 2026 MLB Draft's NL Central, each club built a distinct, top-10-round strategy: the Cardinals used extra picks to assemble a deep, balanced class headlined by high-upside prep players and multiple college arms; the Reds kicked off with high-risk/high-reward Justin Lebron and then filled in with safer college talent to bring certainty; the Brewers added more Ebel family picks and a mix of live-armed pitchers and athletic outfielders; the Pirates leaned into strong college bats plus upside high school talent; and the Cubs focused on college pitching, led by Cade Townsend, with several projectable arms behind him. The piece underscores a college-first trend and the ongoing balance between upside and signability in the top rounds.
Day 1 of the MLB Draft yielded several toolsy Cubs selections (Cade Townsend, Caden Sorrell, Myles Bailey, Carson Jasa, Dylan Marionneaux) with more picks to come, while last night’s 5-3 win over the Reds featured a patchwork bullpen, a save by Trent Thornton, and a Taillon rehab start that could clear the way for a return to the rotation; also noted were Carson Kelly’s continued production and ongoing bullpen/depth considerations ahead of the trade deadline.
The Chicago Cubs head to Great American Ball Park for a three-game set vs the Cincinnati Reds, aiming to finish the first half strong while Cincinnati fights to salvage a rough season. The Reds are last in the NL Central and under .500, but hit left-handed pitching better than right-handed pitching; the Cubs counter with two lefties in Imanaga and Boyd. The pitching matchups are Imanaga vs Greene (Fri), Assad vs Lodolo (Sat), and Boyd vs Abbott (Sun). Offense is led by PCA, Suzuki, and Swanson for the Cubs, while Happ has struggled vs lefties; injuries on both sides add to the storyline, including Justin Steele on the Cubs’ 60-day IL. The takeaway: early in the series leans Reds, later edges toward Cubs, with a toss-up overall as the teams try to close the half on a high note.