The Los Angeles Dodgers would love to use these games away from Dodger Stadium as a fast road to a National League West title.

The competition level will drop considerably for the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates when they open a three-game series Monday.

After a dominant August, the St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals looking for their first September win.

Cody Reed expected this back in April, but he had to wait until August for it to happen.

Less than a week ago, the Milwaukee Brewers envisioned right-hander Matt Harvey on the mound during a pennant race game in which they were playing.

The Chicago Cubs will take wins any way they can get them.

One of the reasons the Brewers parted ways with Scooter Gennett at the end of spring training last season was the perception that he couldn't hit left-handers.

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to put a disappointing road trip behind them and get back on track Monday when they open a series against the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds utility man Brandon Dixon took the mound during a loss to the Cleveland Indians and struck out Jose Ramirez with a mean cut fastball.

Matt Harvey's next start for the Cincinnati Reds is likely to be his last start for them.

The Cincinnati Reds certainly have seen this before. In fact, they keep seeing it and seeing it.

Austin Gomber has exactly zero career major league starts, so the St. Louis Cardinals won't quite know what they'll have when he takes the mound Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds.

Back a few weeks ago, when the Pittsburgh Pirates were losing 31 times in 45 games and the Cincinnati Reds were still recovering from a 3-15 start, it was difficult to imagine a post-All-Star Game series between the two being very important.

The St. Louis Cardinals used the April version of the Cincinnati Reds to get off to a good start and briefly lead the National League Central.

Cincinnati Reds star first baseman Joey Votto plated the go-ahead runs in a 7-4 comeback win against the Cleveland Indians.