Reds, Phillips reach deal:

Second baseman Brandon Phillips agreed to a new contract Tuesday that will keep him with the Cincinnati Reds through the 2017 season. Phillips was playing out the option year of his previous deal, getting $12 million. The club reworked the deal and added five years, giving itself another player under a long-term contract. Last week, the Reds gave first baseman Joey Votto a deal that added 10 years and $225 million, the biggest contract in franchise history. They also have right fielder Jay Bruce signed through at least 2016 under a six-year, $51 million contract.