Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz has started the season’s second half by logging just a lone hit in 9 trips to the plate - a single - while striking out 3 times. And in the most twisted baseball-mind way, manager Terry Francona is probably kind of giddy about it.

The Cincinnati Reds continue their six-game road trip when they visit the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning Monday night.

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

Five Cincinnati Reds' Minor League affiliates were in action on Saturday. Here are how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (41-54) Won 15-4 Hector Rodriguez went 2-3 with a double, two walks and three runs scored.

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The NL Central is one of two MLB divisions (also AL East) with four winning teams as the 2nd half opens. Are Cincinnati Reds on the rise?

There have been more than 100 MLB All-Stars in the long history of Cincinnati Reds baseball but these are the finest.

Suarez's contract is up at the end of the season, so he would truly be a rental. It would be a blast to see Suárez back in red and white, but with the Reds holding just an 11% playoff chance, it’s hard to justify giving up the farm to make it happen. Major League Baseball's trade deadline is on July 31 at 6 p.m. ET.

But that hasn't increased attendance. The Reds in 50 home dates have averaged 24,715 fans, according to Baseball-Reference.com data. That's No. 22 in all of MLB. Last season the club averaged 25,035.