Nick Lodolo takes the mound for the Cincinnati Reds (24-24) as they begin a three-game series against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32) on Monday.

The Cincinnati Reds quietly built their bullpen up this season and it's already paying dividends early this season.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona shares an injury update on Hunter Greene that will surely excite the fanbase.

"To have the game taken away from me for something health-related allowed me to appreciate the game and find joy in the game. I'm grateful for that."

Benson has his questions, but so do TJ Friedl and Austin Hays. Friedl is 29 years old and an injury concern looms. Hays is also 29, is on a one-year deal (with a club option) and has played more games as the Reds DH than in left field.

The Reds plan to start their ace fresh off a 15-day IL stint in their first matchup of the year against the division-leading Chicago Cubs.

He has made limited starts the last two seasons, but his impact has certainly been felt on the field and in the record books.

Longtime Cincinnati Reds announcer Marty Brennaman ripped Major League Baseball for their timing on their decision to reinstate Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible.