Cincinnati Reds

Behind the scenes look at new Reds statue

Mark Heyne — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:32 +0000

The Reds will be unveiling a new statue at Great American Ball Park later this year in honor of Hall-of-Fame Second Baseman Joe Morgan. Sculptor Tom Tsuchiya is putting the finishing touches on it this week at his studio.

Cincinnati Reds: Baseball Wives

Lee Hay — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:28 +0000

This one-hour special shares memories of the women whose husbands were affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds during the 1950’s. These wives include Jo McMillan, Eleanor Kluszewski, Joyce Bell-Dolle, Priscilla Stowe, and Betty Hoyt. Jo McMillan talks about driving with her kids around the country to watch her husband Roy McMillan play ball. You’ll also hear memories of Crosley Field and what life was like for baseball families outside the ballpark. Hosted by Howard Wilkinson and produced by Lee Hay.

"100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die"

Betsy Ross — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:30:10 +0000

Joel Luckhaupt is a statistician on the Cincinnati Reds TV broadcasts on Fox Sports Ohio, and is co-author of The Wire-to-Wire Reds, all about the 1990 championship season. He has a new book out,100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, part of the popular series of 100 Things books, and he’s in The Front Row with Betsy Ross to talk about his favorite team.

Children's book featuring Reds' great Johnny Vander Meer

Betsy Ross — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:30:10 +0000

Author Robert Skead has been a successful children’s author for quite some time, but his new e-book finally puts together a story around his hometown hero, and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, Johnny Vander Meer. In Catching Rainbows: The story of Johnny Vander Meer's Back to Back No Hitters, he pays tribute to the man who put Midland Park, New Jersey on the map. Robert Skead is on the phone and in The Front Row with Betsy Ross.

Ludwick to have surgery

Ann Thompson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:23:43 +0000

According to the Cincinnati Reds, Ryan Ludwick will have surgery Wednesday. This is to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder suffered after sliding headfirst into third base Monday.

It was in the third inning of the opening day game against the Angels.

Ludwick will go on the 15-day disabled list and a corresponding roster move will be made before Tuesday night’s game.