The Cubs took two of three in Kansas City over the weekend, while the Reds were dropping two of three in Tampa. In fact, since July 4, the Reds are 8-10 and the Cubs 11-8.
So are the Cubs headed on the upswing? We should know more after this series is over.
For more on the Reds, here’s Wick Terrell, manager of our SB Nation Reds site Red Reporter.
Monday, July 29th, marks the final full day before the 2024 MLB trade deadline. For the Cincinnati Reds, it means one final countdown to determine whether they think 2024 is more like 2023 - a year when they balked at making significant deadline moves - or is actually a year worth pursuing.