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.

Back-to-back wins by the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets out of the All-Star break pushed the Reds' to a high-water, mark of 5 games over .500.

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

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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The Cincinnati Reds are 50-47 and currently 2 1/2 games back from the last National League Wild Card spot. The Athletic made a bold prediction for each team around Major League Baseball's trade deadline and one writer suggested they reunite with a familiar face.

The Reds are stuck in the middle of the NL, fighting to stay above .500. Is it time for a new plan as the trade deadline looms?