League were the only two teams in action in the Reds farm system on Thursday. Here is how their top prospects performed: DSL Reds (17-16) Won 14-3 Ryjeteri Merite pitched two innings, allowing two hits,

The Cincinnati Reds haven't made the playoffs in a non-pandemic season since 2013. They haven't won a postseason series in 30 years.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

Cincinnati Reds third-round draft pick Mason Morris, out of Ole Miss, was Baseball America's 99th-ranked player in the draft.

The Cincinnati Reds are 50-47 at the All-Star break and sit just 2 1/2 games back of a National League Wild Card spot. Here are our winners and losers from the first half of the season: Winners Andrew Abbott Abbott is having the best season of his career and was named a first-time All-Star.