Now, the second half of the season is upon us, and the Mets are looking like a clear contender this year. This means that they will likely be buyers at the upcoming July 31 trade deadline. They need a little bit of help in their bullpen.

Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4.

Austin Hays hit two homers and finished with three RBIs Friday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the New York Mets 8-4 in the opener of a three-game series.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on July 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Every game in the 162-game Major League Baseball season counts the same. But once the season resumes after the All-Star Break, the games count a little more. The Pennant Race is officially underway. It's been underway since July 1st.

The Cincinnati Reds (50-47) visit the New York Mets (55-42) Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Its Friday, July 18 and the Reds (50-47) are in Queens to open a series against the Mets (55-42) at Citi Field. Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Sean Manaea for New York.

Mets reliever Max Kranick, who had Tommy John surgery in June 2022, is facing a second major operation on his pitching arm in 37 months.

Mets reliever Max Kranick is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the latest blow to New York’s injury-depleted bullpen