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Austin Hays' two homers power Reds past Mets

Austin Hays hit two homers and finished with three RBIs Friday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the New York Mets 8-4 in the opener of a three-game series.

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Austin Hays, Terry Francona, and Others React to Reds 8-4 Comeback Win Over Mets

The Cincinnati Reds used four home runs to power past the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night. On Thursday, the Reds had an optional workout at Great American Ball Park.

Matt McLain News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Watch and Listen to Matt McLain's Go-Ahead Home Run in Reds 8-4 Win Over Mets

The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night for their fifth win in their last six games. With the Reds trailing 2-1 in the fifth inning, Matt McLain stepped up to the plate after TJ Friedl was hit by a pitch and hit a ball into the left field seats to give the Reds a 3-2 lead.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Cincinnati Reds News / 5 GOATs / July 18

2025 MLB Draft: Mason Morris contract details revealed for Cincinnati Reds third-round pick

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds selected former Ole Miss right-handed pitcher Mason Morris with the No. 83 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. MLB.com’s Jim Callis revealed Morris’ rookie contract details on Friday.

Hunter Greene News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Jim Day Provides Positive Injury on Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene

The Cincinnati Reds got a positive update on Hunter Greene on Friday. Jim Day delivered the update on Friday night’s FanDuel Sports Network broadcast of the Reds and New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Cincinnati Reds Sign Another Top Pick Following 2025 MLB Draft

Cincinnati Reds third-round draft pick Mason Morris signed with the Reds on Friday, according to Jim Callis of MLB.com. The former Ole Miss Rebel signed for $897,500, which is slightly under the slot.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Cincinnati Reds sign first-round pick Steele Hall

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they’ve signed first-round pick Steele Hall.

Reds Outfielder’s Potential Remains Largely Untapped

Every player who won both the College World Series and MLB World Series

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Reds' Terry Francona Announces Exciting Hunter Greene News

Right-handed starting pitcher Hunter Greene is in his fourth MLB season with Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old ace was selected second overall in the 2017 MLB draft and made his debut on the big-league roster in 2022.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / July 18

Cincinnati Reds sign 1st round pick Steele Hall

The deal is done! Steele Hall has checked a lot of boxes in a hurry. The former class of 2026 shortstop out of Hewitt-Trussville High School (AL) reclassified to graduate a year early, and that he did.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Two Top Reds Prospects Get the Call to Triple-A Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds promoted top prospects Sal Stewart and Hector Rodriguez to Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Stewart, the Reds' third-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has been having a terrific season for Double-A Chattanooga, slashing .306/.377/.473 with 29 extra-base hits in 80 games.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Cincinnati Reds Sign Top Pick Just Days After 2025 MLB Draft

The Reds signed first round pick Steele Hall to a contract on Friday afternoon. They selected him with the ninth overall selection in the 2025 MLB Draft.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher and current Washington Nationals pitcher Derek Law has a partial tear of his flexor tendon and will have surgery to repair it, causing him to miss the rest of the 2025 season, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

SERIES PREVIEW: Cincinnati Reds Head to New York for Crucial Series against the Mets

CINCINNATI -- Every game in the 162-game Major League Baseball season counts the same. But once the season resumes after the All-Star Break, the games count a little more.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Cincinnati Reds Fourth Round Draft Pick Gets High Praise From MLB Analysts

MLB Pipeline writers Jim Callis, Sam Dykstra, and Jonathan Mayo gave their favorite picks from the 2025 MLB Draft for each team. For the Cincinnati Reds, it was Oregon outfielder Mason Neville who they took in the fourth round.

MLB News / Red Reporter / July 18

Cincinnati Reds begin playoff push on road against New York Mets

The season’s second half begins! This is a 4th place Cincinnati Reds team at the moment. Despite all the fanfare of the Terry Francona hire and the excitement of Elly De La Cruz in the heart of the batting order, this is a Reds club that has still struggled to kick off the training wheels and actually pick up some speed.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Expert Shares BOLD Prediction That Would Transform Cincinnati Reds Lineup

The Cincinnati Reds are 50-47 and currently 2 1/2 games back from the last National League Wild Card spot. The Athletic made a bold prediction for each team around Major League Baseball's trade deadline and one writer suggested they reunite with a familiar face.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Breaking Down Cincinnati Reds All-Time Starting Nine

Fox Sports recently released its "All-Time Reds Lineup" as a series during the All-Star break. Cincinnati has an illustrious list of all-time great players during the franchise's history.

Sal Stewart News / Red Reporter / July 18

Yeah, Reds fans want to see Sal Stewart in the big leagues this year

Is he ‘the’ answer to their offensive problems? MLB Reacts are brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook. This week’s MLB Reacts question was simple and straightforward on the surface.

Adolfo Sanchez News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Three Cincinnati Reds Prospects Named to Dominican Summer League All-Star Team

The Cincinnati Reds have three prospects set to play at the Dominican Summer League All-Star Game on Sunday. Adolfo Sanchez, Pablo Nunez and Iker Redona will represent the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 18

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Recap: Top Performances from July 17, 2025

The Dominican Summer League were the only two teams in action in the Reds farm system on Thursday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Ryjeteri Merite pitched two innings, allowing two hits, three walks and three strikeouts.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 18

Mets open second half looking to return to past form vs. Reds

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has earned 1,856 more regular-season victories as a major league manager than Carlos Mendoza, his New York Mets counterpart.

Rece Hinds News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Reds Outfielder’s Potential Remains Largely Untapped

The Cincinnati Reds are a team that could use more power, as they are currently in 15th place league-wide in home runs. Outfielder Rece Hinds is known for his prolific power down at Triple-A, and at times in the big leagues as well.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 16

Three potential landing spots for Braves closer Raisel Iglesias

It turns out the Atlanta Braves never truly recovered from their pitiful 0-7 start to the 2025 season.

Three potential landing spots for Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna

Braves get fantastic injury news ahead of All-Star Game

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'MLB 30/30 club' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / July 14

Key Pieces of the Reds’ Lineup Have Turned a Corner

The Cincinnati Reds are fighting hard to stay in the National League Wild Card race through the next couple of weeks to guarantee they will be buyers at the July 31 trade deadline.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / July 13