The racetrack shared videos of the transformed field, just ahead of the historic game, set for Aug. 2. The game will feature the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, marking the first time MLB has hosted a game at a racetrack and the first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee.

The New York Yankees trade for third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies officially removes them from the chase for Eugenio Suárez.

Cincinnati sits 2 1/2 games behind the San Diego Padres, the current holder of the final wild card slot and a game behind San Francisco.

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting number seven-ranked prospect Tyson Lewis to Low-A Daytona from the Arizona Complex League. Number 17-ranked prospect Arnoldo Lantigua and catcher Dayne Leonard are also being promoted.

When MLB.com asked 90 big-league players who the fastest player in baseball is, 40 voted for Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. received 17 votes, and so did Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz.

(WJHL) — it’s a first-of-its-kind baseball event…right in the center of one of NASCAR’s most iconic venues. The MLB Speedway Classic is just over a week away as Bristol Motor Speedway makes history, hosting the state’s first major league game.

The Reds placed Scott Barlow on the paternity list on Friday ahead of their weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They recalled right-hander Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville. Mey has a 4.40 ERA in 15 big league appearances this season.