The Cincinnati Reds fell behind early and couldn’t catch up Tuesday night, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 as they make a push for a National League wild card spot.

The Cubs, who clinched a playoff spot last week, are sitting in the first wild-card spot in the National League.

CINCINNATI -- It was a frustrating night for the Reds at the plate. After Elly De La Cruz's two-run home run in the bottom of the second made it a 4-2 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Reds ...

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw said he spoke to president Jed Hoyer, manager Craig Counsell and several teammates ...

Riding a five-game winning streak that saw Cincinnati climb into a playoff position Sept. 21 via tie-break procedures, the ...

Whether or not Terry Francona was going to rue that decision became a hot topic early, unfortunately.

Oneil Cruz belted a two-run homer and five relievers combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the visiting Pittsburgh ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff continued their recent great performances, as they took down the Cincinnati Reds, 4-2 in the series opener at ...

The Reds had runners on first and third with two outs in the sixth, but Pirates rookie Hunter Barco (1-0), making his major ...

A team trying to control its own destiny during a playoff push in the final week of the regular season can be akin to herding cats if it doesn't win. Winning simplifies. Winning provides assurance.