After 46 seasons, Marty Brennaman earned a reputation as the voice of both the Cincinnati Reds and its passionate fan base. That long and distinguished career made him a clear choice for 2019 Ballpark Digest MLB Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)
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Reds Plan Marty Brennaman Farewell Tributes
With his retirement approaching, the Cincinnati Reds are revealing plans to recognize the final weeks of Marty Brennaman’s 46-year career as their play-by-play broadcaster. (more…)
Up Next for Plant City Stadium: XFL Operations
Plant City Stadium is set for a new purpose, as city officials have approved an agreement for the XFL to set up operations at the former Cincinnati Reds spring-training facility. (more…)
New Great American Ball Park Scoreboard Pitched
If Hamilton County officials approve a related measure Thursday, the county will partner with the Cincinnati Reds to fund a new Great American Ball Park scoreboard. (more…)
1869 Red Stockings Pavilion to be Dedicated Saturday
The Cincinnati Reds‘ celebration of the original Red Stockings‘ debut as the first professional baseball team in 1869 will take center stage this weekend, highlighted by the dedication of the 1869 Red Stockings Pavilion. (more…)
Cincinnati Reds Ballparks: 150 Years of History
With the Cincinnati Reds and Major League Baseball marking 150 years since the Cincinnati Reds emerged as the first professional baseball team, let’s look back at some of the ballparks hosting the team since 1869. (more…)
Monday’s Game Sets New Great American Ball Park Attendance Low
A cold Monday night saw the Cincinnati Reds set a new attendance low at Great American Ball Park, with 7,799 fans turning out for a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 4
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 rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, updated for 2019. (more…)
2019 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 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Cincinnati Reds and Great American Ball Park. (more…)
Gary Sheffield-Led Group Pitches Plant City Stadium Redevelopment
A group led by nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield is making a pitch for Plant City Stadium, proposing that the former spring-training facility anchor a surrounding sports village. (more…)
Tommy Thrall Joining Reds Broadcast Team
After calling games for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) since 2012, Tommy Thrall will join the Cincinnati Reds broadcast team in 2019. Thrall, who will be a part of the radio broadcasts, joins legendary Reds radio voice Marty Brennaman and the cast of Reds broadcasters for in-game and post-game coverage. (more…)
Marty Brennaman Will Retire After 2019 Season
A broadcasting legend will soon call it a career, as Cincinnati Reds play-by-play voice Marty Brennaman announced Wednesday that he will retire after the 2019 season. (more…)
Cincinnati Reds Sesquicentennial Fete Set for 2019
The Cincinnati Reds are planning a big blowout to mark 150 years since the original Red Stockings debuted as the first professional baseball team in 1869, including 15 throwback uniforms and a commemorative logo. (more…)