Will the Pirates-Reds Game Be Postponed, Cancelled Tonight?

The weather forecast did not appear as if it was going to be an issue for the Saturday August 15 Pirates-Reds game, Covid-19 might be though.  Words you rarely see on a site that promotes gambling: You may want to hold off on that bet. (Note that in addition to a generous welcome bonus up to $1000, BetOnline offers a true dime line up to -199)

Sources have confirmed that a Cincinnati Reds player has tested positive for Covid-19. 

The teams were informed of the positive test after their game in Cincinnati on Friday. The reported positive came on the eve of the St. Louis Cardinals, who have not played since July 29, returning to the field against the Chicago White Sox.

Outside of the Cardinals players, no positive tests have been recorded over the past two weeks.

The Reds began immediate contact tracing.

This is not the first time the Reds are dealing with coronavirus concerns. 

Third baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Nick Senzel self-reported symptoms and spent days on the injured list before negative tests allowed them to be reinstated. First baseman Joey Votto spent one day on the IL before returning. And while infielder Matt Davidson tested positive, follow-up tests were negative, leading to the belief his first result was a false positive. 

BetOnline Rules for Postponed Games Can Be Found Here

This game is scheduled to start at 6:10 pm ET.

As Gambling911.com readers know, BetOnline reinstituted the 4.5/5 inning rule.  Moneyline bets will once again have action after the gm goes 5 innings; 4.5 innings if the home team is up.  This follows a brief period at the start of the season where games were required to go 8.5/9 innings in order for there to be action due to Covid-19 uncertainties.  If you're unhappy with your current book's rules, we suggest playing at BetOnline.

- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com