Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on May 8, 2025 on ESPN.

Drake Baldwin helped the Braves look like they may come back, and the bullpen looked sharp again, but the Braves fell just short in a loss to the Reds.

The Atlanta Braves are gaining momentum in their attempt to recover from a staggering 0-7 start to the season. A come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings Tuesday night was the latest confidence-building win.

TJ Friedl hit two home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak despite losing right-hander Hunter Greene to a right groin injury after only three innings.

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene pitched three dominant innings Wednesday in Atlanta, and then left the game because of a right groin injury.

If the Cincinnati Reds reach into the minor leagues to augment their injury-depleted infield, could it mean a debut for Sal Stewart or Edwin Arroyo?

The Reds will be without infielder Noelvi Marte for a while. The team placed Marte on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Monday, due to a left oblique strain. Cincinnati recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

The Cincinnati Reds placed third baseman Noelvi Marte on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on Wednesday. Marte was scratched minutes before the first pitch of the Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win over the Reds in 10 innings on Tuesday night.