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…)
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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…)
New Mural, Displays to Commemorate Crosley Field
Crosley Field, the former home of the Cincinnati Reds, will be commemorated with a new mural and displays at the old ballpark site, now home to City Gospel Mission. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Opening Day Ceremonies
For most teams, Opening Day is finally here. Seemingly every Major League Baseball team opens its season with a bang, welcoming back the fans and players with elaborate pre-game ceremonies. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB Bobbleheads and Gnomes
All across Major League Baseball this season, bobbleheads and garden gnomes will be utilized as giveaways to attract fans to the ballpark. This week in Promotions Watch, we look at the wide range of those items on the docket, ranging from bobbleheads that celebrate memorable moments to gnomes of players and managers. (more…)
Teams Mixing up Menus in 2016
If you said the biggest baseball development in Kansas City last season was the Royals winning the World Series … well, of course, you would be right. After all, the loyal fans inside Kauffman Stadium hadn’t tasted ultimate victory for 30 years. (more…)
Cincinnati’s Parade an Opening Day Custom
Opening Day marks not only the return of Major League Baseball, but of one of the game’s most time-honored traditions. This year, Cincinnati will once again celebrate the beginning of a new season for the Reds with the Findlay Market Parade, which is baseball’s signature Opening Day Parade. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB History Nights
The history of Major League Baseball will be thoroughly celebrated by all 30 teams this year, as seemingly every club is hosting a throwback promotion. (more…)
Professional Sports Catering lands Goodyear concessions deal
With spring training games beginning next week, we’ll have a fresh look at Goodyear Ballpark, where Professional Sports Catering (PSC) has signed a deal with the City of Goodyear to manage all aspects of the food service at the spring-training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, including the entire Cactus League season and […]