2010 Season

The Reds are entering their 121st season in MLB and are led by Manager Dusty Baker, who is in the third year of his contract. The team looks to improve on their 78-84 2009 record. Gone this season are Willy Tavares and Adam Rosales and new additions to the team include 2B Aaron Miles, SS Orlando Cabrera and will rely on Joey Votto, who is already one of the best hitters in the National League.

The Reds pitching staff is solid even with Edinson Volquez having undergone Tommy John surgery in August. The front three include Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo and Johnny Cueto but it’s a little shaky after that. Top prospect Homer Bailey made good progress in 2009 but the team is not sure if he will be the answer as the team’s fifth starter. Be sure to get your tickets and support your Cincinnati Reds!

Past Seasons

The Cincinnati Reds organizations was hoping for a much improved 2009 season but what they received was meager four game improvement and a 78-84 record. Led by Manager Dusty Baker, the team never seemed to be able to jell and never quite able to get enough from his pitching staff.

History

Originally established as a charter member of the American Association under the name the Cincinnati Red Stockings, they played in the league from 1882 until it folded in 1891. They joined the National League in 1890 and have played in the Central Division since 1994.

They played as the Cincinnati Reds between 1980 and 1953. From 1953 thru 1958 they played as the Cincinnati Redlegs, (due to the fear that the team would be associated with communism) switching back to the Reds in 1958 and they continue to play under that name today.

The Reds have won one AA Pennant (1882), five World Series Titles (1919, 40, 75, 76 & 1990), one NL Central Division title (1995) and seven NL West Division Titles (1970, 72, 73, 75, 76, 79 1990).

The team has played in a number of venues since its inception:

Bank Street Grounds 1882-1883
League Park I 1884-1893
League Park II 1894-1901
League Park III 1902-1911
Crosley Field 1912-1970
Riverfront Stadium 1970-2002
Great American Ballpark 2003-Present