Reds Report:Seller dwellers? Why Reds must win now or face harsh deadline reality

"Options are great to have," said Cincinnati Reds president Nick Krall, who'll "wait a little longer" before deciding to buy or sell at the deadline. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Jun 3 2024 [For subscribers] [Seller dwellers? Why Reds must win now or face harsh deadline reality]( [Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall watches live batting practice at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.]( "Options are great to have," said Cincinnati Reds president Nick Krall, who'll "wait a little longer" before deciding to buy or sell at the deadline. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Jun 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (29) celebrates with shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Wrigley Field.]( [For subscribers] [Friedl home run lifts Reds to series win over Cubs]( Outfielder missed the first six weeks of the season with a broken wrist and then broke his thumb in his sixth game back, but is playing well now. [READ MORE]( [Josh Gibson is one of the great Negro League baseball players. ORG XMIT: UT34912]( [For subscribers] [Press Box Wag: One concern in MLB's integration of Negro League stats]( If MLB's inclusion of Negro League stats into the official big-league record seems awkward, it's no more so than the reason they were separate at all. [READ MORE]( [May 11, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports]( [Reds, Nick Lodolo looking to win series against Cubs at Wrigley Sunday]( The Reds had won five of seven games before falling in a rain-delayed, late night 7-5 loss to the Cubs Saturday night. [READ MORE]( [June 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Rain at Wrigley Field.]( [Rains, then pours: Reds blow early lead, lose on late HR in Chicago]( The Cincinnati Reds waited more than 3 hours to play, then blew an early 4-0 lead in a 7-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. [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]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( 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](