The Cincinnati Reds are making a notable addition to their outfield, as they have reached an agreement with Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes $1 million in incentives as well.

A promotional stunt previously pitted Pirates SP Paul Skenes, Reds SS Elly De La Cruz and Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson against each other ahead of the reveal.

The Cincinnati Reds have not fared well over the past several seasons as they have one playoff appearance since 2014. Last year was another tough season as they finished with a record of 77-85 and fourth in the National League Central.

It's official: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is the cover star of "MLB The Show 25." Also on the cover with De La Cruz are Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the baseball video game franchise announced Tuesday.

The Cincinnati Reds signed Austin Hays to a one-year deal, adding power and depth to their outfield. At age 28, Hays brings a .262 batting average, 70

For the first time in the nearly 20-year history of the MLB The Show video game, a Cincinnati Reds star will be featured on the cover.

Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is one of three cover athletes for this year's edition of MLB The Show video game.

The cover athletes and release date for MLB The Show 25 appear online, giving fans a first look at the highly anticipated game.

The makers of MLB The Show announced this week the 2025 edition of the game will feature three cover athletes for the first time: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Pau

According to MLB’s baserunning metrics from Statcast via baseballsavant.com, the Orioles went from being one of the best teams in terms of adding value on the bases in 2023 to league average in 2024.