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

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,

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.

The Cincinnati Reds hold the #9 overall pick as well as picks #51 and #83 for the day. At one point, they held the rights to pick #41 but opted to use that as part of the trade package sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the deal that landed them Gavin Lux.

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

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

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,

The Reds are stuck in the middle of the NL, fighting to stay above .500. Is it time for a new plan as the trade deadline looms?