A painful if productive night saw Cincinnati Reds center fielder and lead-off man tie an MLB record - but not the most pleasant one.

The Cincinnati Reds play against the New York Mets in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

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.

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 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?

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Former Major League Baseball and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Daniel Serafini was found guilty of murder on Monday night, according to CBS News. He was convicted on first-degree murder, attempted murder, and burglary.