Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
news

News Around Reds Country arrow-downArrow Down icon Arrow Up icon

With new partnership, Reds Country Cares wraps successful third season

October 28, 2024

In 2024, the Reds were proud to continue their Reds Country Cares program, which included a new partnership with United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Reds Country Cares launched in 2022 to recognize local organizations making positive changes in the community. Now finishing up its third year, the initiative selects one

Sharing the love: Reds' families give back through 'Shop the Cause'

September 27, 2024

All through the 2024 season, the families of Reds players were thrilled to give back to Reds Country through their “Shop the Cause” program. The “Shop the Cause” Reds-branded clothing line for women and children encourages fans to “share the love” by purchasing unique apparel at Great American Ball Park

Reds mark Hispanic Heritage Month with days of events

September 22, 2024

The Reds celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with activities from Tuesday-Friday, capped off by their annual Fiesta Rojos on Friday. The day full of events kicked off with over 100 students from the Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies (AMIS), Roberts Academy, and the Academy of World Languages -- who were visiting

Celebrating 10 years of the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy

August 20, 2024

The crackling of a microphone on a crisp August morning in 2014 brought a sea of people to attention inside the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy. In the middle of the crowd sat a stage with several stars — Frank Robinson, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Brandon Phillips and Joe

Espinal's path to big leagues fostered by grandfather, Minor League coach

August 18, 2024

Major League Baseball’s Players’ Weekend is all about showcasing the athletes that make our national pastime great. Each day is meant to highlight different aspects of the players’ lives: Friday was about fun and their personal interests; Saturday revolved around meaningful causes in their lives; Sunday is meant to show

Reds rocking one-of-a-kind cleats designed by children's hospital patients

August 16, 2024

As a part of Major League Baseball’s annual Players’ Weekend, players across the league will take the field with customized gear during games played August 16-18. For a large contingent of Reds players, they’ll be putting local art on display courtesy of patients and families from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This

Reds' Community Makeover transforms Bond Hill sites

August 5, 2024

In its 15th year, the annual Community Makeover visited Cincinnati’s Bond Hill neighborhood for the first time. It was one of the most ambitious collaborations that resulted in some of the most remarkable community outcomes. Every year, the Reds Community Fund (RCF) works with its partners to choose a local

Bench Awards recognize top college, high school catchers

July 31, 2024

The 2024 Johnny Bench Awards presented by MSA Sport were held Tuesday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. The awards honor the top NCAA Division I male and female college catchers along with the top high school baseball and softball catchers from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. The winners

Reds honor student-athletes, award scholarships in RBI program

July 24, 2024

Cheers erupted from inside the P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy on Tuesday night, except it wasn’t because a game was going on. Rectangular tables adorned with tablecloths surrounded a podium on Harold C. Schott Foundation Field for the Reds Nike RBI program’s annual banquet and regional send-off. More than 500

Last Mile Food Rescue benefits from Reds' generosity

July 11, 2024

Pastor Melissa Stephens welcomed a group of patrons to a table on the side of Camp Washington United Church of Christ on Monday afternoon. In a few minutes, it would be time to pass out free meals to the community. It was something she did often, but today was different.

Reds pitcher Fernando Cruz, family express importance of volunteerism 

June 26, 2024

Volunteers are an essential part of Freestore Foodbank’s operation, which strives to eliminate hunger throughout Reds Country. It takes about 60,000 volunteer hours to help distribute the 40 million meals the foodbank supplies in Cincinnati and beyond. On Tuesday afternoon, Reds pitcher Fernando Cruz and his family joined in the

Reds' Home Base program helps student-athletes simulate college experience

June 20, 2024

After a two-year hiatus, the Reds Community Fund (RCF) reintroduced its Home Base program for 42 local high school student-athletes. Thirty members of the Reds Nike RBI baseball and softball program and 12 students from Cincinnati Public Schools participated in the three-day, two-night immersive college experience at the University of

Reds honor local charities' ALS Triple Play Initiative

June 10, 2024

The Reds’ celebration of MLB’s fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day included a special pregame ceremony and check presentation for the ALS Triple Play Initiative. This season, the Reds were on the road June 2, date of the league-wide Lou Gehrig Day each year, so they teamed up with local groups

Reds signing day event honors, brings joy to student-athletes  

May 29, 2024

The Reds Community Fund honored local student-athletes with a signing day event in the Jeff Wyler Family Hall of Fame Theater at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore on Tuesday. Host and Bally Sports Ohio broadcaster Brian Giesenschlag introduced nine seniors from the P&G MLB Cincinnati

Q&A: Gennett on Reds career, 4-homer game and more

May 28, 2024

The Reds Hall of Fame presented by Dinsmore continues its Signature Series in 2024. At select home games throughout the season, former Reds players will meet fans and sign autographs in Williams Family Champions Gallery inside the Reds Hall of Fame and at the Hall of Fame Shop in the

Abbott's visit to local animal shelter leaves tails wagging

May 24, 2024

Barking and laughter filled the halls of the SPCA Cincinnati during Andrew Abbott’s visit on Wednesday. The Reds pitcher has been known to play with the local animal shelter’s pups during Bark in the Park events, one of which took place that night, so it was no surprise that he

3 schools create meaningful art through Murals with a Mission

May 16, 2024

This spring, the Cincinnati Reds and PNC continued their partnership away from the field with three additions to their program, Murals With A Mission, powered by PNC. Armed with the talents of local artist Brent Billingsley, the organizations launched the initiative in 2022 with the intention of creating lasting works

Reds Community Fund debuts new infield at Marty Brennaman Field

April 29, 2024

A busy month of field renovations for the Reds Community Fund (RCF) concluded with the dedication of Marty Brennaman Field and its new turf infield at Juilfs Park in Anderson Township on Saturday. Named in honor of Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman when the field was originally unveiled

Infield upgrade gives more kids chance to play at Gendell Family Field

April 23, 2024

The P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy received a critical upgrade to its first-class facility with the addition of a synthetic infield for Gendell Family Field. Ten years after the original construction of the facility’s jewel diamond, Gendell Family Field has now been upgraded with highly durable, low-maintenance turf. The

Reds host week-long schedule of events to honor Jackie

April 22, 2024

The Reds joined Major League Baseball in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with a week’s worth of activities honoring one of the game’s legendary figures. Every year on April 15, MLB honors the Brooklyn Dodgers trailblazer at ballparks across the league with a day full of ceremonies to commemorate Robinson’s legacy.

Q&A: Stubbs on Reds career, retirement and more

April 18, 2024

The Reds Hall of Fame presented by Dinsmore introduces its Signature Series for 2024. At select home games throughout the season, a former Reds player will meet fans and sign autographs in Williams Family Champions Gallery inside the Reds Hall of Fame and at the Hall of Fame Shop in

Reds Community Fund celebrates opening of newest field

April 17, 2024

A newly renovated baseball and softball field over two years in the making was officially opened for play in Augusta, Kentucky, on April 16. The Reds Community Fund and St. Elizabeth Healthcare partnered with the City of Augusta and the Augusta Independent School District for a synthetic turf renovation of

Reds give back with clinic for youth coaches

April 8, 2024

In partnership with USA Baseball, the Reds Community Fund hosted an annual Coaches Clinic prior to the Reds vs. Mets game at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. The format featured four members of the Reds coaching staff who presented to more than 60 youth baseball and softball coaches. Hitting

Skyline Nachos and beyond: Reds unveil 2024 food offerings

March 23, 2024

CINCINNATI -- The only thing that could rival a Reds fan’s appetite for a new season of baseball is a Reds fan’s actual appetite. Luckily for Reds Country, Great American Ball Park has you covered. Executive chef Gary Davis and his staff welcomed local media members to Great American Ball

Reds set to host 13th annual HS showcase

March 20, 2024

The 13th annual Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase presented by Cincinnati Children’s Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics will feature 98 high school baseball and softball teams from 81 Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Dayton schools playing 49 games from April 1 to May 13. On March 19,