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

What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
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.

What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
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.

What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
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.