As the Cold War taught us, a binary world is so much easier to comprehend. Not to mention, breaking things into two diametrically opposed categories is something we love to do. This is more true in...

John Fay looks at the possible postseason roster while Hal McCoy visits Dusty Baker, and Mark Sheldon reports on Ryan Ludwick's return.

Reds clinch!

The Reds equaled their 2010 win total and "clinched a post-season berth" yesterday - the latter of which is certainly a positive but does not really feel like anything. We're still counting down here and kicking it pre-'94 pennant race style.

The Reds won their 90th game last night to cut the magic number to three.

The Reds' Magic Number is 4.

In 2010, the Reds took 11 pitchers and 14 position players, essentially leaving off Aaron Harang in favor of Juan Francisco. I'd expect them to do something similar this time - especially since they don't need to cobble together a bullpen full of sit

The Reds are all but assured a spot in the playoffs, so how should they play out the rest of the season?

If the Reds don't ease up, they could capture the "#1 seed" in the NL, which would mean opening with "home-field advantage" throughout the playoffs (and in the World Series, since the NL won despite Votto's best efforts).

Looking behind the Reds as they chase the pennant, even though they say you shouldn't.