The Cincinnati Reds have won three straight games and are just two games back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot, but their playoff odds are at just 8.5%, according to FanGraphs.

The Cincinnati Reds got to the final two weeks of the season still in the playoff hunt despite their biggest star, Elly De La Cruz, struggling for nearly all of the second half.

The Cincinnati Reds own tiebreakers over the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks, assuring a playoff berth if they tie either or both.

Chattanooga's season ends in three games after winning Game One. They had a 28-win improvement in 2025, after going 45-90 last season. The Lookouts are potentially getting more talent in 2026 with prospects scheduled to be promoted at some point next season.

The Cincinnati Reds' toughest two remaining opponents might be fighting post-clinch hangovers and looking ahead when Reds see them.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona credited Michael McGreevy after Cincinnati's shutout loss, exposing struggles and playoff pressure.

Starting pitching has been the main reason why the Cincinnati Reds find themselves in playoff contention at this point in the season. With a record of 77-76, the Reds are two games back of a Wild Card spot, tied with the Diamondbacks and trailing the New York Mets. They lead MLB in a category they are not familiar with.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona isn't into team meetings. But he called his second one in 2 1/2 weeks after the A's swept the Reds.

Reds pitcher Brent Suter and Skyline CEO Dick Williams lead this year's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati World's Largest Chicken Dance.