The Cincinnati Reds sent the burgeoning young ace of the Milwaukee Brewers to an early shower in the Bottom of the 2nd inning in Friday night’s series opener, eschewing his elite 101 mph heat and sending batter after batter to the plate hunting singles.

Cincinnati Reds veteran starting pitcher Wade Miley made a rehab start for Double-A Chattanooga on Friday night. The left-hander gave up one run on one hit over 1 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out two. He threw 20 of his 38 pitches for strikes.

With Chase Burns on the injured list for the Reds, pitching depth among the starters and in the bullpen is again a frontline issue.

There’s only one weekend a season when Reds fans can tune in to a game and see nods to Taco Bell, “Wicked,” Lightning McQueen and so much more -- MLB Players’ Weekend! Thanks to the Reds’ continued partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo has been on the injured list since the beginning of August with a blister issue on his finger. Before Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the left-hander had a long toss session and threw five pitches from a mound to test his finger.

Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds ’ Opening Day starter, made his long-anticipated return from a double dip on the injured list for a Grade 1 groin strain and dominated the powerful Philadelphia Phillies lineup on Wednesday night for six scoreless innings.

Two prominent sites give the Cincinnati Reds a 33-percent chance or 11-percent chance, respectively, to make the MLB playoffs. Here's their path in.