The Reds have a good core of pitching and an inconsistent offense. Will they buy or sell? Get their trade deadline outlook at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Reds will begin the second half in fourth place in the National League Central, but certainly not out of playoff contention.

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Durán has been one of baseball's best relievers this season. The flamethrowing closer headed into the All-Star break with a career-best 1.66 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 43.1 innings.

As the Cincinnati Reds try to claw back into the playoffs, and with the Cleveland Guardians' tumble, they should consider trading for their All-Star outfielder.

At least they got another All-Star selection out of the evening, when MLB announced that left-hander Andrew Abbott joins teammate Elly De La Cruz on the National League squad next week as a replacement for Dodgers pitcher Yosh Yamamoto.

The Cincinnati Reds are a potential playoff team in 2025. At 46-45 overall, the Reds are 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

The St. Louis Cardinals have been in the middle of a lot of trade rumors this year, but the most recent rumors are the most shocking of all.

The Cleveland Guardians still have about three weeks to decide whether they will be buyers or sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and most seem to be leani

The New York Yankees are actively exploring options to strengthen their roster in anticipation of the upcoming challenges, and one potential player target has shown promise after being linked with a move from the Cincinnati Reds.