Reds Report:Why Reds' reason for hope was same one to suggest selling at deadline

The Cincinnati Reds' run differential that suggests they should be 8 games over .500 also suggests they might be MLB's biggest underachievers. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Aug 5 2024 [For subscribers] [Why Reds' reason for hope was same one to suggest selling at deadline]( [Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall smiles as he takes a phone call during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( The Cincinnati Reds' run differential that suggests they should be 8 games over .500 also suggests they might be MLB's biggest underachievers. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Aug 4, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) high fives a fan before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park.]( [Wait'll next year: Cincinnati Reds lose for ninth time in 15 games]( The Cincinnati Reds flirted with a 21st one-run loss Sunday until a bullpen meltdown ignited an 8-2 rout by the San Francisco Giants. [READ MORE]( [Jun 2, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Joey Wiemer (28) celebrates as he runs the bases on a two-run home run, scoring Christian Yelich, in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports]( [Joey Wiemer gets big league call-up; Will Benson to paternity list]( Joey Wiemer has been working on some adjustments this year that have helped him refine his swing. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.]( [San Francisco Giants play the Cincinnati Reds]( Cincinnate Reds defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-4 at Great American Ball Park on Saturday Aug. 3, 2024. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) reacts after striking out the last batter of the top of the sixth inning in the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.]( [Hunter Greene's outing delivers win, extends scoreless-inning streak]( Hunter Greene goes six innings with one walk and 11 strikeouts, lowering his ERA to 2.82 [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](