Former Reds closer Alexis Diaz only needed eight pitches to retire all four batters he faced to earn his first win as a Dodger.

Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers was a gut-punch for the Reds. It was a game the Reds led 4-2 through six innings and, just as they did Monday night, had the chance to break wide open early and often. The Dodgers are the measuring stick for every team in the National League, and the Reds are finding that out this week.

It was not a night that will change the team’s course before Thursday’s trade deadline. The Dodgers are still seeking at least one right-handed reliever via trade, and have been connected to just about every high-leverage reliever available. Another emerged Tuesday, according to league sources: Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks.

Tyler Glasnow went into what went wrong for him a rough start for the Dodgers in their 5-4 win over the Reds.

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Shohei Ohtani is one of those players who doesn't need to be showered with more adulation, but a few compliments never hurt. At least that's probably what Dalton Rushing thought, a

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the market for another starting pitcher, and Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is a perfect fit.

Barry Larkin: "You're trained if that ball is gonna handcuff you as that first cut-off man, you let it go. Matt McLain was definitely there."