The Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds have signed a two-year extension of their player development contract (PDC), announcing a pact through the 2020 season. (more…)
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2018 Preview: Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ball Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches today. Up next: the Cincinnati Reds and Great American Ball Park. (more…)
Ballparks That Live On: Crosley Field
Crosley Field opened in 1912 and served as home of the Cincinnati Reds until the middle of the 1970 season. And while the ballpark is long gone, you can find traces of it at the original ballpark site in Ohio–as well as an echo of the old place in nearby Blue Ash. (more…)
Who Has The Best MLB Player-Development Facilities? Here Are The Top Six
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We end our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with the top six organizations. (more…)
New for 2018: Greeneville Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have made it official, as the club has announced the establishment of the Greeneville Reds (Rookie; Appalachian League) for the 2018 season. (more…)
Greeneville Reds to be Announced Friday
A Cincinnati Reds club in the Appalachian League could be announced Friday, with the Reds set to replace the Houston Astros in Greeneville. (more…)
Bats, Reds Extend PDC Through 2020
The Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and the Cincinnati Reds are continuing their long-time relationship, as the clubs are extending their affiliation through 2020. The previous player development contract (PDC) was set to expire following the 2018 season. (more…)
Talk of Reds Appalachian League Team Premature: Locals
Three MLB teams — the Phillies, Reds and Indians — were vying to replace the Astros with a Greeneville Appalachian League team, and while the Reds say they won, locals say no final decision is in place. (more…)
At Least Three MLB Teams Extending Netting for 2018
After yesterday’s tragic incident where a young girl was severely injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium, three MLB teams announced they would extend netting for 2018 — and we expect more announcements in coming weeks. (more…)
Big League Weekend a Success at Cashman Field
Cashman Field in Las Vegas got a taste of Major League Baseball action from March 25-26, when the ballpark hosted its annual Big League Weekend. (more…)
Cincinnati Reds Promote Dick Williams
The Cincinnati Reds recently announced a slate of personnel decisions, including the promotion of Dick Williams to president of baseball operations. (more…)
Blue Wahoos, Reds Extend PDC
There is some affiliation news to report, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) and Cincinnati Reds have extended their agreement. The renewal of their player development contract (PDC) is for two seasons, running through 2018. (more…)
Billings, Reds Extend Player Development Contract
The Billings Mustangs (Rookie; Pioneer League) and the Cincinnati Reds extended their player-development contract (PDC) through 2018, a relationship that began in 1974. (more…)