There have been a number of bright spots for the Reds through the first 50 games of the season. One of the feats that’s eluded them? A signature come-from-behind victory. The Reds were unable to get e

How good has the Pirates’ starting pitching been of late? Good enough that on a day when the franchise’s anemic offense tied an MLB record for run scoring futility, the Pirates still managed to win. For a second game in a row.

A 26th straight game under five runs, tying a Major League Baseball record, however the Pirates get enough to support another outstanding pitching performance for a 3-1 win over Cincinnati Wednesday afternoon.

When the Padres scored three runs in the first inning against the Angels eight days ago, it was the 23rd inning this season in which they had scored at least that much. They scored twice in the ninth inning that day, their 45th multi-run inning. They have scored three runs in the 45 innings since.

Its Wednesday, May 21 and the Reds (25-25) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (16-33). Brady Singer is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Andrew Heaney for Pittsburgh. Bailey Falter and a pair of Pirates' relievers combined to throw a five-hit shutout of the Reds.

With the San Francisco Giants off to a great start this season, the team should be buyers come the MLB trade deadline. One of the biggest surprises of the year has been the performance of the Giants.

The Milwaukee Brewers (24-26) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33) open a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Brewers vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Let's break down Bleacher Report's analysis of both Andrew Heaney and Jose Quintana being the most likely trade candidates from the NL Central.