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Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs play in game 2 of series
Cincinnati Reds (59-54, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (65-47, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Zack Littell (8-8, 3.58 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -185, Reds +153; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago is 35-21 in home games and 65-47 overall. Cubs hitters are batting a collective .254, the fourth-best team batting average in MLB play. Cincinnati has gone 26-28 in road games and 59-54 overall. Reds hitters have a collective .320 on-base percentage, the 10th-best percentage in MLB play. Tuesday's game is the eighth meeting between these teams this season. The Cubs are ahead 4-3 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Seiya Suzuki has 25 doubles, three triples and 26 home runs for the Cubs. Ian Happ is 8 for 30 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. Spencer Steer has 15 doubles, two triples and 12 home runs for the Reds. Tyler Stephenson is 8 for 33 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 5-5, .235 batting average, 4.45 ERA, outscored by three runs Reds: 6-4, .247 batting average, 3.46 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs INJURIES: Cubs: Mike Soroka: day-to-day (shoulder), Miguel Amaya: 60-Day IL (oblique), Jameson Taillon: 15-Day IL (calf), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow) Reds: Nick Lodolo: day-to-day (finger), Wade Miley: 60-Day IL (flexor), Ian Gibaut: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Rays could cut ties with starter with 3.56 ERA in the middle of postseason race
The Tampa Bay Rays have put themselves in a position to make the postseason push after the All-Star break. They could look to make some additions at the deadline. If the season ended today, the Rays would be in the postseason as a wild card team. It would make sense for the team to address areas of need at the trade deadline, but the way the organization has operated in the past points to them potentially trading away a key player on an expiring deal. Advertisement Zack Littell will be a free agent after the season and he has been a solid player for the Rays this year. He has a 3.56 ERA in 19 starts this year. However, Mark Feinsand suggested he could be traded away. "The Rays have a wealth of starting pitching depth, and with Littell approaching free agency this offseason, he's the type of candidate Tampa Bay typically looks to move," wrote Feinsand. "If the Rays want to get really aggressive, they could look to deal Taj Bradley, who is under club control through 2029 and would likely require a far bigger return. Thursday's trade for reliever Bryan Baker is proof the Rays are looking to improve the roster with an eye on October, but this is a club that has not historically operated in the same binary, buy-or-sell mode as most teams. The rotation surplus -- in addition to Littell and Bradley, they have Drew Rasmussen, Ryan Pepiot, Shane Baz and Joe Boyle, with Shane McClanahan nearing a return from the IL -- should give the Rays a chance to move one starter to address another area of need." While Littell could help the team make the postseason, they may be willing to part ways with him in order to add a player who fits another need and start relying on other players in the rotation. Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp Littell could be a great addition for a contender in search of starting pitching. However, since the Rays are in the postseason race, they may not want to trade him to a team in the American League, and potentially hurt their postseason chances. More MLB: Yankees make Anthony Volpe decision following DJ LeMahieu release
