The Cincinnati Reds failed to add a needed starter at the '23 deadline and missed the playoffs by 2 games. Why they doubled down on that strength now.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo left Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs with two outs in the second inning. After a first pitch strike, Lodolo motioned to the Reds' dugout and seemed to be looking at his finger on his pitching hand.

Righty Zack Littell is in tough for his Cincinnati Reds debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, August 8. Chicago counters with lefty Shota Imanaga, and my Reds vs. Cubs predictions and top MLB picks expect the North Siders to make life more than a little difficult for Littell tonight.

The Cincinnati Reds are currently the first team out in the National League playoff picture, as they sit three games behind the San Diego Padres for the final wild card spot. They'll look to gain some ground in the NL playoff chase when they face the division rival Chicago Cubs in the second battle of a three-game set on Tuesday,