In this preview, the Cincinnati Reds take part in the Field of Dreams Game. FC Cincinnati will strive to keep up their winning ways. While the Cincinnati Bengals have their preseason debut.

What’s happening this week

The Cincinnati Reds will reunite with a former teammate this week. Taking on the National League East-leading New York Mets in New York. In a three-game series several days after the Reds traded outfielder Tyler Naquin to the Mets. This series will also feature a Diaz family reunion. Between Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz and Reds reliever Alexis. Both made history back in May by recording saves on the same day. By becoming the third pair of brothers to record saves on the same day.

After their road trip to the Big Apple, the Reds head to Iowa. For the Field of Dreams game this Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. After a classic inaugural game between two contenders last year. This year features a game between two teams striving to avoid last place. The National League Central features a tight race for first between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers.

There is also a tight race for third between the Reds, Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. Cincinnati heads into Monday third in the division. Half a game ahead of Pittsburgh and a full game ahead of Chicago. Presenting higher stakes for Thursday’s game than the Reds and Cubs’ records would suggest. The Reds will return to Cincinnati and resume their series against the Cubs Saturday. During the Reds off day Friday, the Cincinnati Bengals will have their preseason debut. Hosting the Arizona Cardinals at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 PM.

Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati is emerging from one of their most significant wins in club history. After beating the first-place Philadelphia Union 3-1 at TQL Stadium last Saturday. Marking FCC’s first win since June 24th. Moving them up to sixth in MLS’ Eastern Conference. Ahead of this week’s MLS All-Star Game in Minnesota.

FC Cincinnati will be well represented at the MLS All-Star Game. Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez are part of this year’s MLS All-Star Team. Taking on Mexico’s Liga MX All-Star’s Wednesday night. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati 2 player David Garcia will play in the inaugural MLS NEXT All-Star Game. Taking place in Blaine, MN Wednesday at Noon. After the break, FC Cincinnati will host Atlanta United this Saturday. Info on this and more games are featured in this week’s schedule below.

Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets, all times in article are Eastern.

Monday and Tuesday at 7:10 PM on Bally Sports Ohio

Wednesday at 1:10 PM on Bally Sports Ohio and out of market on MLB Network.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs, Saturday and Sunday’s games are in Cincinnati.

Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, IA- Thursday at 7:15 PM on FOX.

Saturday at 6:40 PM on Bally Sports Ohio.

Sunday at 1:40 PM on Bally Sports Ohio.

All Reds games can be heard on WLW-AM (700) and other Reds Radio Network affiliates.

MLS All-Star Game- MLS vs. Liga MX All-Stars

Wednesday at 8:30 PM on ESPN and Univision.

FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United

Saturday at 7:30 PM on WSTR-TV (64), ESPN+ (out of market) and WCKY-AM (1530).

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Arizona Cardinals

Friday at 7:30 PM on WKRC-TV (12), WCKY-AM, WLW-AM and WEBN-FM (102.7).

Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp open practices

Wednesday and Sunday at 2:15 PM, gates open at 1:30 PM at the Kettering Health Practice Fields in Cincinnati.

Western and Southern Open

The biggest stars in tennis head to Cincinnati this weekend. For the start of the Western and Southern Open at Mason, Ohio’s Lindner Family Tennis Center. Qualifying matches will start up Saturday at 10 AM. The qualifying round continues during Sunday’s day session starting at 10 AM. First round matches will start Sunday at 6 PM. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 9 AM. While gates open for Sunday night’s first round action at 5 PM.

Little League World Series

After reaching the championship game last year. Hamilton, OH’s West Side Little League All-Stars are competing in the Great Lakes regional tournament. The Ohio state champions will face Michigan today at 1 PM on ESPN+. The West Side All-Stars lost to Kentucky yesterday 7-6 in Indiana. Presenting a win or go home scenario for the West Side All-Stars. Today’s winner will face either Indiana or Kentucky tomorrow at 3 PM on ESPN. The full Great Lakes regional schedule is available here.

Florence Y’alls vs. Washington Wild Things

Tuesday at 6:32 PM

Wednesday at 6:31 PM

Thursday at 6:34 PM

Florence Y’alls at Lake Erie Crushers

Friday at 7:05 PM

Saturday at 6:05 PM

Sunday at 5:35 PM

All Y’alls games can be seen via FloBaseball.