Reds pitcher Wade Miley is speaking out for the first time after being identified as a drug supplier for former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

The Reds figure to be without ace Hunter Greene until at least sometime in July as they head into one of toughest stretches of schedule.

CINCINNATI — The Reds acquired Ryan Vilade off of waivers from the Cardinals on Saturday. The 26-year-old has experience at left field, right field and shortstop. He was optioned to Triple-A and the Reds designated Jacob Hurtubise for assignment.

With the Cincinnati Reds facing a Detroit Tigers team that has the most wins in Major League Baseball, the Reds needed their most talented player to rise to the occasion. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz delivered with one of his most impressive games of the season.

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Six Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (28-39) Won 9-6 Blake Dunn went 1-4. Rece Hinds went 2-5 with a double.

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