- seattlepi.com
AP source: Indians' Clevinger flew with team after violation
Mike Clevinger's free spirit may have put the Cleveland Indians at risk. Clevinger flew home with his teammates Sunday despite knowing he had broken the club's COVID-19 protocols by going out in Chicago with right-hander Zach Plesac during Cleveland's weekend trip, according to a person familiar with the situation. Clevinger did not admit that he had violated the rules during a team meeting Sunday to discuss Plesac being sent home by the team, said the person who spoke Monday night to The Associ...
- Cincinnati.com
Despite the so-so start, Cincinnati Reds are in good shape for a postseason berth
The three division winners in each league make it, along with the second-place team and two Wild Card teams. Entering Monday, the Reds were tied with the New York Mets for the second National League Wild Card spot and a half-game out of second place in NL Central. So a mediocre start can easily be overcome in the wacky world that is Major Leauge Baseball 2020.
- Red Reporter
Can Tyler Mahle rescue the Cincinnati Reds bullpen?
You are the Cincinnati Reds, a baseball club finally committed to winning baseball games, but one that’s having a very hard time doing so. And while there have been a few sinister subplots that have casually eaten away at the foundations of a club that, this winter, looked nearly impeccable, relief pitching has been the one fatal flaw so obvious it continues to slap you like you’re silly. There have been injuries, for one.
NL Central Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | .769 | 0.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.0 | |
| 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.5 | |
| 2 | 3 | .400 | 4.0 | |
| 3 | 13 | .188 | 8.5 |
