Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott pitched a 1-2-3 sixth inning, and Elly De La Cruz went 0-for-2 as the duo soaked in the MLB All-Star Game vibe.

The second half of the Reds' season starts on Friday against the New York Mets. Cincinnati currently sits at 50-47 and 2 1/2 games out of a National League Wild Card spot. If they are going to contend in the second half, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon thinks Hunter Greene will have to be a key part.

Before we shift our collective attention away from the draft that concluded Monday, July 14, to the MLB All-Star Game, the resumption of the regular season on Friday, July 18, and the future waves of talent to come, let's take stock of what the Cincinnati Reds just added to their organization.

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Reds Elly De La Cruz enjoyed his second All-Star experience with his mom on the trip. He wore a tribute to his sister inscribed in his suit.

Here's how to wake up the sleepy Cincinnati RedsStart the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Nick Lodolo (6-6, 3.38 ERA) − Friday, July 18: Reds vs. New York Mets,

The 2025 MLB Draft kicked off July 13 in Georgia. Here's a look at the Cincinnati Reds' picks this year.

"There's so much less certainty of the grouping near the top," said Reds director of amateur scouting, Joe Katuska said.

As the first round started to unfurl, the Reds calculated Steele Hall might not be available as late as the No. 9 pick.

Former Hewitt-Trussville High School shortstop Steele Hall has been selected 9th overall in the 1st round of the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds. Hall, who will be 18 later in July, is a University of Tennessee commit.

Baseball America ranked Cincinnati Reds prospect Tyson Lewis as their second-best prospect in the Arizona Complex League. "All summer, Lewis has been one of the best players in the ACL, and his exit velocity numbers got eyes on his early,

ATLANTA – The Cincinnati Reds selected Steele Hall, a high school shortstop from Alabama, with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft Sunday night. The young, speedy Hall is the first high school hitter the Reds have taken in the first round since outfielder Austin Hendricks in 2020 (12th overall).