Last Game
The Reds took a beating at the hands of the Giants yesterday and lost 9-5. Bronson Arroyo started and put in a decent performance: 2 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits in 4.0 innings. If it was just his and the 1 run that Sean Marshall allowed, the outcome would have been different, but Pedro Villarreal came in in the eighth and gave up the other 6 runs (earned) on 7 hits in 0.1 inning of work.

Next Game
The Reds take on Seattle today at 4:05 p.m. Homer Bailey will be taking on the likes of these guys:

Jay Bruce Baseball Camp
It’s time again for Jay Bruce Baseball Camp. For a 25-year old, it sure seems like he’s been doing this for a long time. For those of you with 6-14-year old aspiring Silver Sluggers, here’s the press release:

Date and Location set for Cincinnati Reds’ All-Star Outfielder Jay Bruce’s 2013 Baseball ProCamp.

Cincinnati, OH- Join All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce for baseball instruction and fun at the 2013 Jay Bruce Baseball ProCamp presented by SunnyD and CBTS.

Bruce will be on the site to direct the two-day event, July 19th and 20th from 9:00AM-12:30PM at Sycamore High School. He will be joined by a selection of the top prep and college coaches from the area.

Camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14 and focuses on baseball fundamentals. Groups will be small to ensure each participant gets personalized instruction. Bruce will talk about the finer points of the game and beyond.

Participants receive an autographed team photo with Bruce, ProCamp T-shirt, goodie bag and the opportunity to win additional prizes. Cost of the camp is $199. Spots are limited, so participants are encouraged to register early.

Additional camp partners include The Christ Hospital and Kroger. Media partners include Fox Sports Ohio, 700 WLW, Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530 and Fox Sports 1360.

Additional information and registration is available by visiting: www.JayBruceCamp.com

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Birkenstocks have been around for 239 years, about 70 years longer than the game called baseball.

Last Game
The Reds had an off-day yesterday, but the battle for the fifth rotation spot never sleeps, so they played a split squad game with Aroldis Chapman and Mike Leake going head-to-head.

This video appeared on Cincinnati.com, along with a nice little insider-style tidbit.

Next Game
The Reds host the Dodgers tonight at 10:05 p.m. Mat Latos will be starting for the Reds.

Joe Morgan takes the spotlight
There are so many greats in Reds’ history that it’s hard to even decide who gets the next statue, but the team has done it. Joe Morgan will be immortalized in September, but even before then you can check out his exhibit at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. Here’s the press release:

Joe Morgan exhibit opens March 12
Morgan statue to be dedicated Sept. 7

The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum is honoring Joe Morgan with a special exhibit that examines the many highlights of his illustrious career.

Featuring game-used equipment, rare photographs, memorabilia and never-before-seen items from Joe’s personal collection, the exhibit shines a light on the player who many historians consider to be the best second baseman in the history of the game.

The exhibit opens to the public on Tuesday, March 12 at 10 am.. Morgan will be available at 6:30 p.m. for the ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP preview of the exhibit.

The Joe Morgan exhibit is part of a season-long celebration of Joe’s great career that culminates with the dedication of the Joe Morgan Statue on Saturday, Sept. 7, prior to the 1:05 pm Reds vs. L.A. Dodgers game.

Joe’s statue will be located in front of Great American Ball Park on Crosley Terrace and is being sculpted by local artist Tom Tsuchiya, who designed the five sculptures that currently reside at the ballpark: Johnny Bench, Ted Kluszewski, Ernie Lombardi, Joe Nuxhall and Frank Robinson.

Fans interested in being part of recognizing Morgan’s incomparable career and immeasurable contribution to Cincinnati and Reds baseball by becoming a donor can learn more by contacting the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum at (513) 765-7921 or redsmuseum.org. Contributions can earn donors a place on the Joe Morgan Recognition Wall inside the museum.

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The Reds were scheduled to play the Dodgers once already this spring training season but the game was cancelled due to rain.

Last Game
The Reds were victorious over the White Sox yesterday, winning 7-3. Johnny Cueto started for the Reds and wasn’t that great: 2 runs (earned) on 3 hits in 4.0 innings of work. Fortunately for him, the offense came to play. Shin-Soo Choo went 4-for-4 with 2 runs scored. Todd Frazier went 3-for-4 with 1 RBI on a solo shot and 3 runs scored.

Next Game
The Reds have today off to watch WBC games. Team USA plays at 8 p.m.

The Return of Votto
After leading 2-3 through the first seven innings of the game, Team Canada’s bullpen fell apart in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday. The Canucks and ended up losing a heartbreaker, 9-4, to Team USA.

It’s bad news for our neighbors to the north, but for Reds fans it means that Joey Votto will have no further opportunities to get hurt in WBC games. When news broke that Team Canada had gotten into a brawl with Team Mexico, I half expected Votto to come back with a hockey-player-style toothless grin.

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Despite the large number of talented players that come from Canada, Team Canada has never advanced beyond the first round in the World Baseball Classic.

Last Game
The Reds were off yesterday, leaving Reds fans everywhere with very little to worry relentlessly about. Just kidding, there’s plenty of stuff to worry about.

Next Game
As if to make up for yesterday, the Reds are doing double-duty today. Half the team will be stay home to host the Cubs. Tony Cingrani will start for the Reds.

Meanwhile, the rest will be head to Camelback Ranch to take on the Dodgers. Bronson Arroyo will be the one to start that game. Both games begin at 9:05 p.m. ET.

Your chance to sock it to Phil Castellini
I got this email from the Reds this morning, and thought you might like to know about your chance to talk baseball operations. It’s perfect for all you baseball fan MBAs out there!

Reds Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini will be chatting LIVE with fans today at 3 p.m. ET at reds.com. Fans will have the chance to talk with Phil about some of the club’s new business initiatives for 2013, including improvements to the ballpark, dynamic pricing on tickets and much more.

Fans can login to the chat starting at noon ET on reds.com and begin submitting their questions. To participate in the chat, fans will need an MLB.com account.

Click here for more information and to take part in today’s chat!

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According to Doc’s Sports Network, Vegas favors the Reds to win the NLC, giving them 5/7 odds.

Last Game
The Reds went to town on Team Canada last night, walloping them 2-12.

Mat Latos started for the Reds and gave Team Canada its two runs. After his 3 innings, though, the bullpen was in the groove. The Reds struck out 14.

Ryan Ludwick hit a 3-run home run in the second inning, and Miguel Olivo did the same in the third, but even those only accounted for half of the Reds’ runs.

There were plenty of RBI to go around. None for Jay Bruce, though. Surely, that’s a fluke.

So, not looking so good for Team Canada, if they can’t even beat the spring training Reds. I bet it was a nice feeling for the Reds to put the hurt on someone in Goodyear for a change.

Next Game
The Reds have today off. Finally! A chance for the team to properly take in all the wonders that the greater Phoenix metropolitan area has to offer!

A “New” Face on the Beat
C. Trent Rosecrans, whose name you probably recognize from his time writing about the Reds for the now-defunct Cincinnati Post or for the other places he’s contributed since then, has joined the Reds beat for the Enquirer.

Good for you, C. Trent! I hope it goes really well.

Now, I know what you’re wondering: “How can I give credit to the Red Hot Household for this most excellent reduction in underemployment?” Well, it just so happens that our own Zeldink is on the Gannet Digital team that finally pushed the Enquirer’s parent company into the online world in a meaningful way. That allowed them to start making money, stop laying people off, and even expand the beats they cover. New beats meant that John Fay’s second-in-command could move on to greener pastures and before you knew it, poof! A door is opened for C. Trent.

You’re welcome.

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Emmanuel Burriss is currently leaning the spring training Reds in at-bats. His average is pretty sweet: .304. Unfortunately, his OBP is less so: .304.