Nick Martinez led the Cincinnati Reds to a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday with a seven-inning gem, allowing just four hits and one earned run. But his pitching isn't going to be what fans remember from the night. No. his postgame interviews were what stood out instead.

The Cincinnati Reds welcome back ace Hunter Greene on Wednesday, as he returns from a two-month absence due to a groin strain. Frankly, I’m damn excited about it! Through 11 starts so far in 2025, Greene has pitched to a 2.

Burns was expected to go to the bullpen when Greene returned, but that was before lefty Nick Lodolo went on the IL with a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo is throwing smooth plyo balls to keep his arm in shape without dealing with the seams of the baseball that contribute to the blister.

The Cincinnati Reds welcome back ace Hunter Greene as he returns from injury to face the Philadelphia Phillies