Cincinnati Reds Promote Several Prospects in Busy Day of Moves

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds trying to continue a 13-game home winning streak. Chicago has a 16-5 record at home and a 24-12 record overall. Cubs pitchers have a collective 3.83 ERA, which ranks fourth in the NL.

"The 10-year-old me dreamed about this, so I'm just trying to appreciate that and make that kid happy," Petty said after the Reds lost 5-4.

Cincinnati Reds veteran left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin is now left to the open market, leaving the Cleveland Guardians in a perfect spot to swoop in and sign him. They need to bolster the bullpen,

The Cincinnati Reds dropped to three games behind the first-place Cubs in the National League Central.

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 20-15 record following a heartbreaker at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the team saw their lead disappear late in the game.

Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto capped a two-run ninth inning with a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 for their sixth straight win.

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal explained why the Reds are not in a position to give Sal Stewart an extension right now.