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
Votto's latest adventure takes him to Bikini Bottom
CINCINNATI -- Are you ready kids? Reds first baseman Joey Votto is taking his talents to Bikini Bottom. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati announced that Votto is lending his voice to their upcoming production of "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition." He will be heard as "The French Narrator" during the
Reds host 190-plus students from Ohio MBK chapters
For the third consecutive year, the Cincinnati Reds hosted students from 12 My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) chapters around Ohio at Great American Ball Park for a leadership event on Monday. Over 190 students from MBK chapters across Ohio attended the program. Special guests included U.S. senator Sherrod Brown, Hamilton County
Reds RBI baseball, softball reach new heights in 2023
For the second time in just three years, the Reds RBI program sent two teams to the Nike RBI World Series. The Reds Nike RBI senior baseball team and Reds Nike RBI softball team both punched their tickets by winning their Central Regional Tournament in Chicago, sweeping the competition, 5-0.
Annual Community Makeover impacts Cincinnati neighborhood
The culmination of the 14th annual Community Makeover took place in Madisonville on Thursday, July 27. Each year the Reds Community Fund (RCF) works with its partners to choose a local neighborhood to make a transformative and sustainable impact while keeping with the RCF’s mission of strengthening youth baseball and
Students honored at Reds Murals with a Mission ceremony
On July 14, participants in the first two phases of the Murals with a Mission powered by PNC initiative took part in a pregame ceremony at Great American Ball Park before the Reds kicked off the second half of the season. The Reds and PNC Bank first teamed up for
Top catchers honored at awards luncheon
The Reds and the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore hosted a luncheon on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park to honor the winners of the 2023 Johnny Bench Awards, presented by MSA Sport. The awards recognize the top collegiate Division I baseball and softball catchers in