Reds
Bronson Arroyo and Aroldis Chapman teamed up to record a music video Saturday in New York.
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Down on the Farm
The Reds Double-A affiliate Pensacola BlueWahoos had a combined no-hitter Saturday night. Daniel Corcino team with Wilkin De La Rosa.
Bakersfield Blaze steal 10 bases, Hamilton steals 5 to close first half with 80.
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Reds
Today the Reds selected from Class AAA Louisville the contract of IF/OF Willie Harris (#9); placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to 6/6, CF Drew Stubbs (strained left oblique); transfered to the 60-day DL RHP Nick Masset (sprained right shoulder, on DL since 4/4); and sent to Louisville on a rehabilitation assignment 3B Scott Rolen (strained left shoulder, on DL since 5/12).
Harris made 30 apps for the Bats and played 2B (11g), 3B (13g), SS (4g) and OF (3g)...he was the only non-roster player to make the Reds' Opening Day roster and made 19 apps and 6 starts before he was outrighted to Louisville on 5/7, when IF Miguel Cairo came off the disabled list.
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Test drive a new Chevy at GABP today and get two free Reds tickets
CINCINNATI (June 13, 2012) — Reds fans are invited to Great American Ball Park on Friday, June 15 for the annual Chevy Ride & Drive event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All fans that test drive a 2012 Chevrolet at the ballpark will receive two tickets to an upcoming Reds game on July 22, August 5, September 9 or September 23.
The Chevy vehicles available for test drive include: Traverse, Equinox, Camaro, Cruze, Malibu Eco and the Volt.
Chevy representatives will meet fans near the entrance to the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way.
Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Limit one pair of tickets per fan, while supplies last.
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Friday
The Chevy Camaro was a popular choice Friday
Chevy's were pulling out left and right for test drives Friday
Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic at GABP
Chevy Youth Baseball started in Atlanta in 2006. Across the country over 1,200 Chevy Dealers support over 720,000 kids as part of Chevy Youth Baseball. Once again this year 14 Tri-State Chevy Dealers paired with their Local Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues impacting over 7,500 kids and their communities. Today was the Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic. What a fun day. Great job by Chevy, the Reds, Ripken Baseball and all involved.
Great seeing all the kids lined up for the Chevy Youth Baseball Clinic today!
More and more teams showing up
Loved seeing kids learning about Johnny Bench in front of his statue
Beautiful day at GABP....great welcome by the Reds
Here's the first group that went from 10am-noon
Kids learn pitching in the visitor's bullpen
Casey gets to throw in a MLB bullpen
What an honor to hang out with Reds Hall of Famer Lee May
Mr Redlegs interviews me?
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UC-XU Basketball Game to Benefit Freedom Center
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati and Xavier University announced today their Crosstown rivalry in men’s basketball will continue in 2012, but with some changes, including a new name and venue.
The Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic benefiting the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will provide a new direction for the annual rivalry. The 2012 game date has been set for Dec. 19 at U.S. Bank Arena.
UC President Gregory H. Williams and Xavier President Michael J. Graham, S.J., say they are excited about the new look to this great rivalry.
“We wanted to find ways to remind us all, including student-athletes and fans, that our athletic competition is about our two universities coming together to celebrate our hometown of Cincinnati and the mutual respect we have for each other. We want to celebrate the values we share in common and use this event to positively impact the city we both call home beyond just game night,” Williams and Graham said.
To that end, the universities announced changes which focus on some of Cincinnati’s greatest and most unique assets – its riverfront and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which is located along the banks of the Ohio River.
The changes will be implemented on a trial basis for up to two years with annual reassessment. Changes to the game include:
· A name change – A new name, Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic, has been selected to emphasize a new direction for the game and its new emphasis on the city and its riverfront. Both institutions are pleased Skyline Chili will continue as the primary sponsor. After the two-year trial period, should the game continue, the new name will remain.
· A new logo incorporating the new name and the new direction.
· A neutral site – the U.S. Bank Arena, located on the city’s waterfront.
· The addition of a new beneficiary of the game – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, located along the riverfront, will receive a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales from the game.
Both presidents indicated their offices will work with the presidents of their respective student bodies, Provosts, Athletic Departments and student affairs vice presidents to suggest proposals on outreach and programming that will take place at the Freedom Center and tie into the center’s mission.
According to Freedom Center President and CEO Kim A. Robinson, “The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is honored to be a partner in the celebration of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic. The Freedom Center is a key place in our community to explore and celebrate the deeply and historically embedded characteristics of courage, cooperation and perseverance of our Cincinnati region. The Skyline Chili Crosstown Classic is an opportunity to stoke the fire of community pride, respect and cooperation that can inspire all XU and UC fans to continue to make a positive impact on our Cincinnati region.”
Father Graham and President Williams want a family-friendly atmosphere at the games. “We all love passion and intensity, but not when it becomes negative. We expect our teams to play in an atmosphere that will make both universities and the City of Cincinnati proud.”
Ticket sales at the arena will be split equally between the schools for each game. UC will be the home team in 2012 and Xavier will be the home team for 2013.
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Down goes Frazier, up goes Frazier
Check out Todd Frazier and Brandon Phillips at Kings Island this week.
(Thanks Don Helbig)
