It was the 39th time in the modern era (since 1901) that a hitter got nailed three times in one game. It’s happened to 34 different players — the only previous Reds batter was Derek Dietrich at Milwaukee on June 21,

For the Reds’ front office to increase their chances of being buyers before the July 31 Trade Deadline, the team coming out of the All-Star break strong was viewed as pivotal. So far, the players on the field have held up their end of the bargain.

Lindor, who is hitless in his last 17 at-bats, snuffed a Mets rally in the seventh, when he was retired on a broken-bat grounder with the bases loaded. In the ninth — as the tying run at the plate — he grounded into a fielder’s choice for the first out.

While the New York Mets have been quiet in terms of trade deadline moves, there's no reason fans should think they'll remain this way, as the vast majority of d

“Guardians are listening on relievers, including stars Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clasé,” New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday. “Prices are understandably high. They are seen as not too likely to trade either top pen guy, and with MLB’s easiest closing schedule, they aren’t even a certain seller.”

Teams are showing interest in Cardinals lefty Steven Matz, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis is also likely to at least consider offers for righty relievers Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton.

The New York Mets could upgrade their outfield by acquiring a struggling slugger from a disappointing American League club.