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Center fielder TJ Friedl has been solid for the Cincinnati Reds ever since his debut in 2021. He has a bit of an up and down habit where one good season is followed by a down year.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 11

Rally Reds Come From Behind to Beat Padres, Win First Series in San Diego Since 2019

The Cincinnati Reds beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Wednesday night, improving to just 6-41 in games they've scored two runs or less. It was Cincinnati's first series win in San Diego since 2019.

Cincinnati Reds News / FOX Sports / September 5

Watch: Caught at the wall by TJ Friedl!

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 1

Resilient Reds walk off Blue Jays in 5-4 thriller

There was ample good on display from the Cincinnati Reds at home in Great American Ball Park on Labor Day afternoon. The single most releveant ‘good,’ of course, was the score.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1

'Rally Reds' do it again with walk-off victory vs. Blue Jays

The "Rally Reds" are at it again in Cincinnati. The nickname given to the young and promising Cincinnati Reds last season has stuck around for yet another season.

Ninth inning could be Blue Jays' Achilles heel

Why a strong September finish is crucial for the Blue Jays’ playoff push

Blue Jays promote Gage Stanifer to New Hampshire

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 5

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Named Heart and Hustle Award Winner

On Tuesday, TJ Friedl was named the Reds' 2025 Major League Baseball Players Alumni Heart and Hustle Award winner. "This will be the 20th year of the award, which is presented to the active players who exemplify a true passion for the game and who best embody the values, spirit, and tradition of the game," MLB.com wrote.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

TJ Friedl drives in late game-winner as Reds nip Cubs

TJ Friedl's clutch seventh-inning hitting and a replay reversal helped the visiting Cincinnati Reds defeat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Monday in the first of a three-game series between the National League Central playoff contenders.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 2

Reds activate OF TJ Friedl for Speedway Classic

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder TJ Friedl from the restricted list in advance of Saturday's Speedway Classic on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves at Bristol, Tenn.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 1

Cincinnati Reds Place Outfielder on Restricted List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl was reinstated from the paternity list on Friday and placed on the restricted list. The outfielder is reportedly on his way back from Las Vegas to be with the team according to Charlie Goldsmith, but you can only be on the paternity list for three days.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 29

Cincinnati Reds Place TJ Friedl on Paternity Leave, Recall Familiar Face From Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds will be without their center fielder for a few days for a very good reason. With that comes another opportunity for a young Reds outfielder.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Reds head into All-Star break with 50 wins after rallying past Rockies

TJ Friedl homered, singled and scored three times as the Cincinnati Reds beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-2 to give Terry Francona the 2,000th win of his managerial career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16

Underrated National League All-Star candidates

Here's a look at one underrated potential All-Star on each National League team.

The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 13

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder TJ Friedl Should Be a National League All-Star

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl should be a National League All-Star this season. He has had a monster year for Cincinnati. He currently ranks third

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

TJ Friedl Making a Run at an All-Star Nod

The Cincinnati Reds are on a roll right now, taking four straight wins and the Ohio Cup after a series sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. One X-factor for the team is TJ Friedl, who continues to improve year-by-year and is putting himself in the running to be an All-Star.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 10

NL outfielder 'stands out' as potential Mets trade target, per insider

During a June 3 episode of The Show: A New York Post baseball podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman, these two New York Post MLB insiders discussed whether Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl could be a potential trade target for the New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 10

Cincinnati Reds Lineup Paced by the Middle of the Field

The Cincinnati Reds lineup has been carried by two players and one position group so far this year. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl, and Reds catchers have put the lineup on their back, for the most part, so far this year.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 5

Under the Hood: Breaking Down the Reds’ Most Telling Offensive Stats

The Cincinnati Reds' offense continues to struggle. They have scored three runs or fewer in 30 of their 63 games this season. They have been shut out nine times this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Homer-stealing TJ Friedl, Reds seek series win over Brewers

Following a game-saving, homer-robbing catch to end the Tuesday night game, TJ Friedl and the Cincinnati Reds will try to accomplish another rarity against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber game of the three-game series Wednesday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / June 3

TJ Friedl calls game vs. Brewers with home run-saving catch

Watch: Reds' TJ Friedl calls game against Brewers with spectacular home run-saving catch

The Cincinnati Reds ended the Milwaukee Brewers' eight-game winning streak on Tuesday night, but it took everything they had to do so.

Most tradable asset for every National League team

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

Three underrated hitters who could be on the move at the trade deadline

With the July 31 trade deadline less than two months away, teams have started to separate themselves in the standings and contending teams will start to look for additions to bolster their postseason runs while teams falling out of the race will think about flipping current contributors for assets.

Most tradable asset for every AL team

Most tradable asset for every NL team

Three relievers Phillies should consider at MLB trade deadline

Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?

MLBPA, Tony Clark hire counsel amid federal investigation

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 7

TJ Friedl homers twice as Reds edge Braves

TJ Friedl hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting Cincinnati Reds end a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 22

TJ Friedl Thriving as Reds Full-Time Leadoff Hitter

After battling injuries and constant movement in the lineup in years past, 29-year-old centerfielder TJ Friedl is playing the best baseball of his career.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

Watch: Reds' TJ Friedl spoils Guardians' perfect-game bid ... with a bunt

TJ Friedl had no time for unwritten rules during Wednesday’s game.

Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan power Guardians past Reds

Previewing the 2024-25 MLB free-agent class: Shortstop

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The 'MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2024

West Point alum made history in his MLB debut with Reds

With a pinch-running opportunity on Monday and his first couple of at-bats Tuesday night, Jacob Hurtubise made the U.S. Military Academy history.

Reds place key outfielder on injured list with broken thumb

Reds, in finale at Arizona, eye rare winning streak

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13, 2024

$Reds outfielder moving slowly in rehab from fractured wrist$

Reds outfielder moving slowly in rehab from fractured wrist

Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl has fallen behind a bit when it comes to his rehab from a fractured wrist which he suffered in spring training.

Nick Lodolo dominates in return as Reds shut out White Sox

Nine-year MLB veteran becomes free agent after refusing outright assignment

Jackson Holliday's debut was MLB Network's second most-watched game ever

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love