Reds pitcher Fernando Cruz, family express importance of volunteerism
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
NLBM president inspires generations at Reds Community Fund event
The Reds Community Fund continued February’s Black History Month celebration by hosting Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) President Bob Kendrick at the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy on Friday. Kendrick spoke to a group of about 120 kids from Walnut Hills High School baseball, Oyler High School softball and
'It’s inspiring': Reds Community Fund celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day
The Reds Community Fund punctuated its annual RCF Scholars High School Season Sendoff by celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). RCF Scholars combines individualized high-level athletic training with academic support and life skills development for each high school student-athlete in the Reds Nike RBI baseball and softball
Reds join King family for Realizing the Dream initiative
The Cincinnati Reds welcomed Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King to Great American Ball Park for the official announcement of the Reds’ participation in the King family’s recently announced Realizing the Dream initiative. King III, son of Martin Luther King Jr., visited the ballpark with his wife, Arndrea,
Reds Hall of Fame program delights, engages senior community
The Reds have long been known for their commitment to celebrating the franchise’s rich history and connecting the past with the present. The most effective means through which they do this is the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, the Hall
Arroyo joins Reds Community Fund in youth equipment drive
On Jan. 25, the Reds Community Fund, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) distributed $57,500 worth of baseball and softball equipment to 42 varsity baseball and softball teams from 21 Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Ohio high schools, plus three youth sports organizations. Thursday’s event
Cincy stars hit the road to kick off Reds Caravan
As the Reds Caravan rolls through Reds Country in the event’s biggest undertaking to date, some of the organization’s rising stars and newest members have enjoyed every minute of it. The annual unofficial kickoff to a new season of Cincinnati baseball hit the road Monday with the first of five
Reds making an impact in community with RCF Scholars
The Reds Community Fund (RCF) is focused on developing student-athletes into Major League Citizens, which is the objective of its newest program, RCF Scholars. This immersive year-long curriculum combines individualized high-level athletic training with academic support and life skills development for each high school student-athlete in the Reds Nike RBI
Reds give back at Freestore Foodbank
Before a weekend full of signing autographs and posing for pictures at Bally Sports Redsfest presented by PNC, a collection of Reds players volunteered at Freestore Foodbank last Friday morning. Prior to heading over to the Duke Energy Convention Center for the team’s annual fanfest, Andrew Abbott, Casey Legumina, TJ
Local Cincy street named in Dave Parker’s honor
The City of Cincinnati, the South Cumminsville neighborhood and the Cincinnati Reds recognized MLB legend and Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker by dedicating a street in his name near his childhood home on Wednesday. As of Nov. 1, Borden Street in South Cumminsville now has the secondary name of
Reds celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Rojos
The Reds celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with their annual "Fiesta Rojos" on Sept. 22. The day full of events kicked off with over 100 students from the Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies, Roberts Academy, and the Academy of World Languages visiting the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy. Local Latino