Reds Report:Central Casting: Kids drive Reds, new-look Brewers in young NL Central

The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers open National League Central play Monday for the start of a four-game series. And intriguing division race. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Apr 8 2024 [For subscribers] [Central Casting: Kids drive Reds, new-look Brewers in young NL Central]( [Apr 6, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports]( The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers open National League Central play Monday for the start of a four-game series. And intriguing division race. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Sep 26, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) waves to the fans during an interview with television reporter Steve Gelbs (left) after a game against the Atlanta Braves inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports]( ['Maybe the most vile thing': Mets reporter slams GABP vending machine]( "They don't really seem to care about our crew," SNY Mets reporter Steve Gelbs said of a Great American Ball Park vending machine. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (70) exits the game after throwing one pitch in the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] ['Fingers crossed': Reds await Monday MRI on reliever Antone's elbow]( Cincinnati Reds reliever Tejay Antone made an emotional, triumphant return from two years recovering from a second Tommy John surgery last September. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer (7) hits a 3-run home run in the eighth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, April 6, 2024.]( [Jim Day shares details about Spencer Steer's engagement, wedding plans]( "It'll be a winter wedding. And it'll be in Southern California," Bally Sports Ohio's Jim Day said of Reds IF/OF Spencer Steer's upcoming nuptials. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) delivers a pitch in the first inning of an MLB baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [The Reds fall to the Mets with an up-and-down game from Andrew Abbott]( Andrew Abbott allowed 10 base runners and gave up three runs in five innings on Sunday. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](