Gavin Lux hit his fifth home run of the year, and Brady Singer pitched six strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Los Angeles Angels.

The Cincinnati Reds added to their pitching depth on July 30, trading for starting pitcher Zack Littell before the trade deadline. Since the trade, Littell has been tied for the third-best trade deadline acquisition by fWAR.

Terry Francona Announces Chase Burns News as Reds Face Season-Ending Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rookie starting pitcher Chase Burns' injury has put the Cincinnati Reds in quite the predicament. The Reds have been on the rise as they currently sit just half a game out of the last Wild Card spot.

The Cincinnati Reds knocked out an All-Star pitcher in the second to take an 8-1 lead, then blew it in a 10-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

After another late blown lead, it was looking like the Reds would be swept for the first time this season in a series where they competed neck and neck with the best team in Major League Baseball. It was a unsung hero who stepped up for the Reds.

Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 for their club record-tying 13th straight victory.

There’s only one weekend a season when Reds fans can tune in to a game and see nods to Taco Bell, “Wicked,” Lightning McQueen and so much more -- MLB Players’ Weekend! Thanks to the Reds’ continued partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,

Saturday night, the Reds had the winning run in scoring position with just one out in the bottom of the 10th. Elly De La Cruz struck out with runners on first and second and two outs to end the inning, and the Brewers took a 6-3 lead in the top of the 11th on a pinch-hit three-run home run by Andruw Monasterio.