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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CINCINNATI — Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson hit a grand slam in the fifth inning of Saturday's game against the Tigers to give Cincinnati a 6-1 lead. Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer also hit home runs. The Reds currently have a 7-1 lead in the fifth inning.

Tyler Stephenson blasted a grand slam, Brady Singer tossed six strong innings and the visiting Cincinnati Reds powered past the Detroit Tigers, 11-1, on Saturday afternoon.

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.

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.