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The Cincinnati Reds (78-76) have stormed back into the Wild Card race with three straight wins, including back-to-back victories over the Chicago Cubs (88-66). After Hunter Greene’s one-hit shutout on Thursday, Spencer Steer powered the Reds with two homers and three RBIs in Friday’s 7-4 win. Cincinnati sits just two games behind the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot with eight games left, while Chicago has already clinched a playoff berth. Saturday’s matchup at Great American Ball Park pits Zack Littell (9-8, 3.86 ERA) against Javier Assad (3-1, 4.23 ERA) in what could be a pivotal game for the Reds’ postseason hopes. Stay locked into the playoff push with the latest MLB game results. The Cubs

The Cleveland Guardians look to extend their late-season surge as they face the Minnesota Twins in a Saturday doubleheader at Target Field. Cleveland (82-71) has stormed back into the AL Central race with eight straight wins, cutting Detroit’s division lead to 2.5 games. Meanwhile, Minnesota (66-87) has dropped three in a row and continues to slide toward the offseason. Recent MLB scoreboards showcase the Guardians’ rise and the Twins’ struggles. Game 1 features Cleveland right-hander Slade Cecconi (6-6, 4.39 ERA) against Minnesota’s Joe Ryan (13-8, 3.35 ERA). The Twins are slight home favorites at -123, while the Guardians come in at +104. The total is set at 7.5 runs. Cleveland continues to lean on both timely hitting and strong pitching.

The Atlanta Braves roll into Comerica Park red-hot, having won six straight, to face the slumping Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Detroit (85-69) still leads the AL Central but has dropped seven of its last eight, while Atlanta (71-83) is suddenly surging despite being out of postseason contention. Recent MLB game results highlight just how sharply these clubs are trending in opposite directions. Opening odds list Detroit as -122 favorites, with Atlanta at +104. The total is set at 9.0 runs. Atlanta’s offense keeps mashing. The Braves crushed Detroit 10-1 in Friday’s opener behind seven strong innings from Bryce Elder and a barrage of long balls from Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Ha-Seong Kim. Joey Wentz (5-6, 5.56 ERA)

The New York Mets (80-74) continue their push for the final NL Wild Card spot as they host the Washington Nationals (62-92) in the second of a three-game set at Citi Field. The Mets erupted for a six-run fourth inning Friday on their way to a 12-6 win, highlighted by Juan Soto’s 42nd homer and a clutch RBI single from Francisco Lindor. Rookie sensation Nolan McLean (4-1, 1.19 ERA) takes the mound for New York, carrying a spotless home ERA into this matchup. Washington counters with fellow rookie Cade Cavalli (3-1, 4.76 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, with clear skies expected. Stay updated with the latest MLB scores throughout the postseason chase. The Nationals need Cade