Reds Face Grim MLB Predictions, Opening Day Nerves

0:00On March 23rd, with Major League Baseball's opening day only four days away, prediction time is heating up everywhere, including Cincinnati. The first game kicks off Wednesday night when the San Francisco Giants face the New York Yankees and the Bronx. MLB.com just dropped their picks for all six divisions and the playoffs, putting the Reds dead last in the National League Central. Last season, the Reds scraped into the postseason, sparking hope for more. But this grim forecast has folks rethinking if that was just a fluke. The team has struggled for decades and a last place finish would sting big time, especially with a possible lockout looming next off season. Fans and insiders are buzzing with worry over key injuries to pitchers. Hunter Green and Nick Ladolo, which could derail the rotation early. A poor start might snowball into another lost year, leaving supporters scarred from past disappointments. That said, there's optimism around young star Ellie Dela Cruz stepping up big and the pitching staff rallying despite the hits.

1:02The Cardinals might surprise too, but a hot opening could keep the Reds far from the basement. A strong early push will show if this squad can build on last year or slip back so eyes will be glued to Cincinnati right out of the gate. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today.