Baker proud of fight in Reds Sep 22, 2008
CINCINNATI -- Manager Dusty Baker on Sunday morning still seemed to be savoring the 4-3 victory the Reds escaped Great American Ball Park with a day earlier. They had every reason to see that win turn into a loss, particularly with the last-at-bat rally that the Milwaukee Brewers, a National League Central Division rival who is trying to cling to its flickering postseason hopes, mounted. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds closing year with top-quality play Sep 22, 2008
The game at Great American Ball Park was rescheduled for this off-day after a rainstorm washed out the scheduled game on May 15. With the '08 season winding down, some might think the Reds would prefer to take this game off and enjoy their free time. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Crew's playoff chances alive and well Sep 22, 2008
First, they finished off an 8-1 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park, getting three RBIs from Prince Fielder and a potentially game-changing outing from reliever Todd Coffey to avoid a three-game Cincinnati sweep. Then they retreated to the clubhouse and watched on television as the Braves held off the Mets, helping the Brewers climb back to within 1 1/2 games of New York in the chase for the National League Wild Card, two games back in the loss column. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
In a pinch: Reds ring up series win Sep 21, 2008
CINCINNATI -- The Reds used up all of their fireworks for home runs a night earlier, so if they were going to treat their fans to a nice afternoon at Great American Ball Park, they'd have to do it without pyrotechnics. No problem. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Powering up: Reds cruise past Crew Sep 20, 2008
The seven-homer game tied the Reds' record at Great American Ball Park previously set May 7 against the Cubs. All of this made for a smoother evening for starter Ramon Ramirez, who pitched six innings and earned his first Major League win. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Alonso gazes into future in Cincinnati Sep 20, 2008
CINCINNATI -- Yonder Alonso took his first gazes at Great American Ball Park on Friday, and it didn't take long for the Reds' first-round Draft pick to get the itch. "I could picture myself here right now playing against Milwaukee, if that tells you anything," Alonso said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cincinnati leaves Crew cringing Sep 20, 2008
Suppan surrendered five runs on a pair of home runs before he recorded his first out, Parra surrendered four more homers and the Reds tied a Great American Ball Park record with seven in all on the way to an 11-2 rout of the Brewers on Friday that left Milwaukee two games off the chase for National League Wild Card. The Phillies won Friday while the Mets lost, so Milwaukee (84-70) now trails Philadelphia (86-68) by two games in the Wild Card standings and sits 2 1/2 games behind the NL... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
No rest for the weary: CC to hill Sep 20, 2008
With the starting rotation in tatters, the bullpen overworked and the Brewers off to a 4-14 start in September, Sabathia will come back a day early to pitch against the Reds on Saturday at Great American Ball Park. He'll be facing a Reds lineup that bashed seven home runs in Friday's series opener, including two apiece by lefty sluggers Joey Votto and Jay Bruce. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Kapler mum on injury's effects Sep 20, 2008
The answer was murky at best before the slumping Brewers engaged the Reds in a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Kapler tore the latissimus dorsi muscle behind his right shoulder last week 00001DC0 , but rejoined the team on Thursday in Chicago and is attempting to return to action, even if only to pinch-hit, before the regular season ends Sept. 28. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Pujols homer lifts Cardinals over Reds Sep 19, 2008
After two years as an exhibition game at Memphis, Major League Baseball announced that the third annual Civil Rights Game will be an interleague game between the White Sox and Reds next June 20 at Great American Ball Park. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sox to play in '09 Civil Rights Game Sep 19, 2008
The game will feature the Chicago White Sox against the Reds on Sunday, June 20, 2009, at Great American Ball Park and will be part of two days of festivities celebrating the civil rights movement and MLB's part in it. "Major League Baseball is committed to the significance and impact of this very important event," Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Cubs walk off on Lee's single in 12th Sep 19, 2008
However, the Cubs will be playing a day game, while the Brewers have a night game at Great American Ball Park. "It's been a long season, and we're getting real close to where we want to go," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
2003 Cubs gave fans a roller-coaster ride Sep 19, 2008
Sammy Sosa joined the 500 home run club on April 4, connecting in the seventh inning off Cincinnati's Scott Sullivan at Great American Ball Park. Sosa also notched his 2,000th career hit June 8 with a single off the Yankees' Juan Acevedo. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Civil Rights Game boosted to big stage Sep 19, 2008
Major League Baseball announced Thursday the Civil Rights Game would be played during the regular season and be hosted by the Reds at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park in 2009 and 2010 ... Great American Ball Park can seat more than 42,000 fans and can bring more attention to the game by having it played during the regular season ... The city and the Reds aggressively pursued the chance to host the weekend event by highlighting the long history Cincinnati has played in the civil rights... (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cincinnati's rich history recognized Sep 19, 2008
The third Civil Rights game will be played between the Reds and White Sox on June 20, 2009, at Great American Ball Park. Part of a two-year agreement, the game will be played at Cincinnati in '10 as well. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Civil Rights Game hits home for Baker Sep 19, 2008
When Major League Baseball announced Thursday it was moving the annual Civil Rights Game to the regular season and the Reds and Cincinnati would be hosting it the next two years at Great American Ball Park, Baker was pleased. "I think it's pretty exciting to have those games here," said Baker, who played from 1968-'86 with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants and A's. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds' Phillips a surprise guest in school Sep 19, 2008
Sixth-grade teacher Katie Boruske was also very excited that it was Phillips who made the visit to the small Catholic elementary school, less than five miles from Great American Ball Park. "Phillips is wonderful," said Boruske, who helped coordinate the All-Star ballot campaign for St. Therese. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Suppan moved up to Friday Sep 19, 2008
But the Brewers have won four of the six matchups between the teams at Great American Ball Park. "We're all focused on winning right now," longtime Brewers bullpen coach Bill Castro said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Reds open next season against Mets Sep 18, 2008
The Mets will play at Great American Ball Park on Monday, April 6 in the season opener ... The cross-state rivals will play at Great American Ball Park from May 22-24. (WKRC.com, OH)
Redbirds rocked as slide hits seven Sep 18, 2008
A 3-0 defeat at Great American Ball Park was St. Louis' seventh in a row, and reduced the Cards' elimination number to six. Any combination of six Mets wins and Cardinals losses will end the St. Louis' chances of playing in the postseason. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Cards' Flores out with shoulder discomfort Sep 18, 2008
The Cardinals' left-hander is now sidelined with left shoulder discomfort, and he was listed as unavailable for Wednesday night's game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. "His shoulder is barking," said manager Tony La Russa, "so I didn't bother to list him.". (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Reds nab series win with big blasts Sep 18, 2008
CINCINNATI -- As dogs in the right-field seats happily woofed their way through "Bark in the Park" night at Great American Ball Park, Aaron Harang happily had a walk in the park against the Cardinals. It's been a frustrating year, but good fortune finally belonged to Harang, who went the distance with a six-hit shutout during Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds release '09 schedule Sep 18, 2008
Per tradition, Cincinnati will open at home and will face the Mets on Monday, April 6 at Great American Ball Park. Interleague Play features contests mostly against American League Central teams, but not entirely. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Janish drills maiden blast Sep 18, 2008
Those wishing to participate should meet in the Fan Zone section of Great American Ball Park at 6:15 p.m. CT.. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cincinnati's cultural revival Sep 17, 2008
While you re there, make sure to look left and right as you leave the center for glimpses of two more top Cincinnati destinations, the Reds Great American Ball Park, opened in 2003, and the Bengals Paul Brown Stadium, completed in 2000. THE EATS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
La Russa spends off-day in Big Apple Sep 17, 2008
But his Monday was so good that the skipper was in quite a cheery mood at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday afternoon. La Russa spent the team's off-day in the New York area, visiting a couple of our country's landmarks. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Solo shots not enough for Cards Sep 17, 2008
St. Louis lost its sixth straight game, its fifth straight road game and its 10th road contest in 11 tries on Tuesday night, 7-2, to the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Braden Looper breezed for five innings before a choppy sixth, and another night of shaky execution left the Cardinals one day closer to playoff elimination. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Cincinnati's 'Mr. Perfect' honored Tuesday Sep 17, 2008
The Reds marked the feat by giving out Browning bobbleheads to fans at Great American Ball Park. While he wore a red No. 32 jersey, Browning was also honored on the field with a tribute and threw out a ceremonial first pitch to first-base coach and former teammate Billy Hatcher. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Ike leaves mark on Cincinnati area Sep 17, 2008
CINCINNATI -- As unlikely as it would seem given Cincinnati's northern location, the remnants of Hurricane Ike left a mark on the area, including at Great American Ball Park. The stadium sustained minor damage but was in good shape considering gusts of wind reportedly came close to 75 mph on Sunday. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cardinals not throwing in the towel yet Sep 15, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- It's no secret to anyone, including those in the clubhouse, that the Cardinals are slumping. They've lost five straight, equaling their longest slide of the year, and their playoff chances are fading. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Dunn taking first swings vs. former team Sep 13, 2008
Dunn opened it and found the African tribal masks he used to keep on the wall next to his old locker at Great American Ball Park. Dunn also had lunch with friend and former protege Jay Bruce on Friday afternoon. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds get Owings to complete Dunn deal Sep 13, 2008
He tends to be a fly-ball pitcher, which could be to his detriment at hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. In 2007, Owings went 8-8 with a 4. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Adkins rewarded with taste of Majors Sep 11, 2008
When the Reds return home next week, he expects to have representation in the seats at Great American Ball Park. "I grew up a Cincinnati Reds fan. Everyone in my area is all Reds fans," Adkins said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds mailbag: Dickerson the real deal? Sep 9, 2008
It would help our pitching staff as well as make free agent pitchers a little less afraid to play in Great American Ball Park. -- Frank K., Columbus, Ohio. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Wood blows it as Cubs fall Sep 8, 2008
Cincinnatis win sent the large contingent of Cubs fans, who made up the vast majority of the crowds at Great American Ball Park for the series, home with a bitter taste in their mouths. Special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cabrera lifts Reds to walk-off win Sep 8, 2008
CINCINNATI -- It may have seemed that few, if any, of the primarily blue-clad fans at Great American Ball Park on Sunday were pulling for the home team in its last at-bats. Instead of the usual fleeting hope that floats through the five-year-old park when the Reds try to mount a ninth-inning rally, there was the type of anxiety unique only to a fanbase that has seen its team lose every which way for the last century. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds' Cabrera's slam overshadowed Sep 8, 2008
By the time the 35-year-old journeyman launched Carlos Marmol's first-pitch fastball 10 or so rows into the left-field stands of Great American Ball Park on Saturday night, the Cubs had hit a season-high five home runs and the Reds had tied their season high for runs allowed. Needless to say, Cabrera's 17th career homer didn't make SportsCenter. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Soriano's three jacks help Cubs win Sep 7, 2008
He finished with four hits, four runs and several standing ovations from the Cubs fans in the sellout crowd of 41,204 at Great American Ball Park. Soriano joins Aramis Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, Dave Kingman, Ernie Banks and Hank Sauer as Cubs players with multiple three-homer games. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Harang can only pick up the pieces Sep 7, 2008
Harang will take one step closer to the end of a tough year Sunday, when he takes the mound for the Reds' series finale with the Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Since returning from the disabled list, Harang is 1-3 with a 7. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds fall victim to Cubs' bats Sep 7, 2008
The first put the Reds behind, the second added some padding and the third officially made it Soriano's night, as the Cubs left fielder hit three home runs to help push Chicago past the Reds, 14-9, before a sellout crowd at Great American Ball Park. All told, the Reds tied their season high for runs allowed and gave up five homers to the Cubs, who snapped their season-long six-game losing streak in the biggest of ways at the Reds' expense. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Fogg donates $1,500 in pennies to local scholarship fund Sep 6, 2008
came to Great American Ball Park to pick up the 60 boxes, each holding $25 worth of pennies. The students posed for photos with Fogg and received a few autographed baseballs. (WKRC.com, OH)
Piniella, Cubslose their way Sep 6, 2008
They clinched the NL Central title at Great American Ball Park last season, when they won 85 games and got knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. Theyve had the World Series something they havent won in 100 years in the back of their minds all season long.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Duck stamp number more than it's quacked up to be Sep 6, 2008
They finally made it to Great American Ball Park at 5 p.m., completing a trip that took eight hours across two time zones, according to AP.. SURE BEATS GATORADE. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Big Z hopeful Sep 6, 2008
"They worked their way back toward Columbus in the middle of the state, navigating across rain-slicked, two-lane roads. They finally made it to Great American Ball Park at 5 p.m., completing a trip that took eight hours across two time zones."Let me tell you: I wanted to get my mind off baseball for a little bit, I sure as heck did," Piniella said.At least he had good news awaiting. Harden threw on Friday and felt much better, keeping him in line to start on Wednesday in St. Louis. And Zambrano... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Piniella takes wrong turn on way to Cincy Sep 6, 2008
" They had apparently stayed on Interstate 80-90 and missed a turnoff. They showed up at Great American Ball Park at 5:05 p.m. ET. There was some concern that Piniella and Sinatro didn't realize there was a one-hour time change from Chicago to Cincinnati, but it was confirmed that Sinatro did know about the difference. Sinatro threw away the Google directions. Remember, he's the first-base coach. Players might want to think twice about his baserunning instructions. "It wasn't his fault,"... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Skid hits six as pitching hit hard Sep 6, 2008
On May 7, Lieber gave up four home runs in one inning in a 9-0 loss at Great American Ball Park. All in all, it was not a good way to start the Cubs' longest road trip of the season. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Bruce, Votto, Reds pound Cubs Sep 6, 2008
The Reds had a blast putting away the suddenly sputtering Cubs and hushing the thousands of Chicago fans who helped pack Great American Ball Park on Friday night. Cincinnati treated its side to a 10-2 victory that was all but wrapped up innings before the two fan bases dueled it out over whom exactly the home team was in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." "You get a little more in your tank when they come to town," said Jay Bruce, whose fourth-inning grand slam provided the Reds with enough... (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cubs fans sell out Great American Sep 6, 2008
A sellout at Great American Ball Park has ranged anywhere from 40,947 to 42,298 fans this season ... They are 23-23 against them at Great American Ball Park. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds 8, Pirates 6 Sep 5, 2008
The Pirates swept the first series at Great American Ball Park in 2003. Since then, the two mirror-image franchises have shared misery and, quite often, the bottom spots in the NL Central. (WKRC.com, OH)
Reds Rally To Down Bucs Sep 5, 2008
The Pirates had won four straight and nine of their last 13 games at Great American Ball Park. The Reds outhit the Pirates 12-6, but left 10 runners on base. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bucs can't hold onto finale vs. Reds Sep 5, 2008
Instead, the 8-6 loss to Cincinnati in front of 20,626 at Great American Ball Park highlighted the fact that there's still much work to be done. "You couldn't have scripted a better day," manager John Russell said, afterward. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Reds' Dickerson showing surprising power Sep 5, 2008
CINCINNATI -- If you didn't look at the hitter, Chris Dickerson's home run on Wednesday night could have easily been mistaken for one normally hit at Great American Ball Park by former Red Adam Dunn. In the sixth inning during the Reds' 6-5 loss, the lefty-hitting Dickerson took Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf's 1-1 pitch over the plate the opposite way. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
At-bat music: Reds Sep 5, 2008
09/04/2008 12:21 PM ET @-bat music: Cincinnati Reds Rock, rap and reggaeton heat up Great American Ball Park By Doug Miller and Brandon Harris / MLB.com. The rapper Soulja Boy gets Brandon Phillips in the right frame of mind to knock out two-run homers like this one. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Ohlendorf impresses in Pirates' win Sep 4, 2008
Though Ohlendorf didn't factor in the Pirates' 6-5 win over the Reds, the Bucs officially showcased the right-hander at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night as the latest candidate for the team's 2009 rotation. His pitching line will show mixed results. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Ohlendorf impressive in debut Sep 4, 2008
Game: Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 12:35 p.m., Great American Ball Park. Radio: WPGB-FM (104. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Volquez strikes out 13, but Reds fall Sep 4, 2008
Instead, he got a no-decision out of a 6-5 Reds loss to the Pirates at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night. "That's the kind of guy I've got right up there with Brandon Webb or Roy Oswalt -- you're just trying to hit the ball hard," Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Freel hoping to play again this season Sep 4, 2008
He was at Great American Ball Park only to rehabilitate the surgically repaired torn distal tendon in his right hamstring. "It's been a tough road to say the least. Mentally, it's been really tough -- more so than physically," said Freel, who missed his 80th game since he was injured on June 3 at Philadelphia. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds playing with limited outfielders Sep 4, 2008
CINCINNATI -- Despite having access to an expanded roster, the Reds could hang a sign outside Great American Ball Park that reads "Help wanted: outfielders.". Chris Dickerson, Corey Patterson and Jay Bruce are the only healthy true outfielders. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
MLB Insiders - Cincinnati Reds Sep 3, 2008
--RHP Aaron Harang is being moved up a spot so he can pitch on his regular rest Tuesday against the Pirates in Great American Ball Park. --RHP , originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been moved back to Thursday. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Phillips now a Reds ambassador Sep 3, 2008
In April, he hosted the child and her family at Great American Ball Park and met the girl before the game. "Brandon is always willing to attend sponsor and community events and has been one of our more active clinic participants," Frank said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Championship field receives final grant Sep 3, 2008
Redlegs in the Community. Read up on Reds community events and outreach efforts in our new blog. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Pirates to recall 10 players today (Today) Sep 2, 2008
The Pirates will have 10 new faces by the time they report to Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park this afternoon. Yes, 10. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Brewers say scorer's call was an error Sep 1, 2008
Game: Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park. TV/Radio: FSN Pittsburgh, WPGB-FM (104. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Arroyo leads Reds to sweep of Giants Sep 1, 2008
Arroyo allowed two runs on 10 hits in seven innings, doubled, stole a base, and had two RBIs, helping the Reds complete a three-game sweep of San Francisco with a 9-3 victory at sun-splashed Great American Ball Park. "I didn't really feel that great," Arroyo said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds' callups could be gradual process Sep 1, 2008
CINCINNATI -- Major League rosters expand Monday, but don't expect the Reds to appear much different when they open a three-game series Tuesday night against the Pirates at Great American Ball Park. With the Louisville Bats preparing for an extended stay in the postseason, Reds manager Dusty Baker is reluctant to raid the Triple-A club of its key performers. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
