Cruz homers twice, O'Hearn and Reynolds also go deep as Pirates beat Reds 8-3
— Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Tuesday night.
2026 Schedule
2026 Schedule
3-2, 2nd in NL Cent
Pirates use the long ball to take down Reds (0:59)
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Hour 2: Choke Job
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A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from MLB's opening weekend
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Eugenio Suarez hits a 3-run homer and Reds beat Red Sox 3-2 to win season-opening series
— Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run home run and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday to win their season-opening series.
Dane Myers hits game-winning single in the 11th as the Reds beat the Red Sox 6-5
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Hour 1: WBC Final Reaction, NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah, plus WNBA Labor Peace
Rich and Brockman react to Venezuela’s come-from-behind win over Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the upcoming NFL Draft including his list of the top ten players he loves the most from a non-stop motor standpoint, the Miami Dolphins options after trading Jaylen Waddle, if the Rams could move up to draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, how the Jaylen Waddle trade impacts the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos moving forward, and more. Rich weighs in on the WNBA and the players union agreeing to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Viva Venezuela!
Evan, Michelle, & Kevin Clark discuss Team Venezuela's 3-2 win over Team USA, which included an 0-4, 3 strikeout showing from Aaron Judge. How much do we really care about this loss? Plus, Maxx Crosby shed a lot of light on how the vibes were off in the Ravens facility the moment he got there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags
Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.
Venezuela outduels USA to capture first WBC title
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2026 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W1 |
| Chicago | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
2026 Team Leaders
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Batting Average
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Runs Batted In
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Team Stats
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Earned Run Average2.374th
Quality Starts1Tied-10th
WHIP1.3217th
BAA.22513th
Runs11Tied-25th
Batting Average.19425th
On Base Percentage.29522nd
Slugging Percentage.31025th