The Cincinnati Reds held a brief optional workout Thursday night, a quick meeting to honor their manager Friday, then beat the New York Mets.

Cincinnati Reds LF Austin Hays hit two home runs to right-center Friday, the day after winning a team opposite-field hitting contest.

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The Cincinnati Reds' discounted signing of their top pick frees flexibility to make strong bids on tougher-to-sign picks deep in the draft.

All seven Cincinnati Reds Minor League teams were back in action on Friday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Sal Stewart went 1-4 with a stolen base. Hector Rodriguez went 0-4. Rece Hinds went 2-3 with a walk. Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 0-4.

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?

Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl was battered and bruised by New York Mets pitchers all night long Friday.

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.