University of Cincinnati

The Carolina Mudcats are a minor league baseball team that was founded in 1991. They were once called the Columbus Mudcats that was a part of the Southern League before they then moved to North Carolina. They first started playing at Fleming Stadium in Wilson, NC before moving to Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC. When they were the Columbus Mudcats they were affiliates of the Houston Astros. That all changed once they moved to North Carolina and became the Carolina Mudcats then the Pittsburgh…

To become proficient at a hobby or a profession, many would agree that one must show passion and desire to become more skilled at his or her craft; this statement rings especially true for former professional baseball player Pete Rose. On the field, Rose displayed unmatched levels of competitiveness, a desirable work ethic, and an unremitting enthusiasm for the game. These traits led Rose to become a record-breaking player and a legend among many of the most ardent baseball fanatics. Although…

The rebuild began when Cincinnati became deadline sellers last season. The Reds’ first move was shipping pitching ace Johnny Cueto to the Kansas City Royals for three pitching prospects with a lot of upside. After the Cueto trade, Cincinnati moved another big part of its rotation, Mike Leake, who the Reds traded to the San Francisco Giants for two more prospects. Although moving the two big names is a sure sign that Cincinnati is rebuilding, the Reds took a lot of heat for…

known as one of the greatest team to play this great game. Thus, winning the American League pennant in 1917 and 1919 and having numerous all-stars on the team. The White Sox were heavily favored in the 1919 World Series over their opponent the Cincinnati Reds, however due to players engagement in gambling they purposely lost the series to receive extra money,…

Baseball and Gambling have been corresponding with each other ever since the late 19th Century. For the most part, the relationship would be best described as a commensalism one where baseball was solely changed while gambling maintained its status. Eric Rolfe Greenburg, author of The Celebrant, does a great job in portraying this relationship early on. Analyzing the association of the two in the novel, it is clearly seen that gambling has helped raise the popularity of baseball, affect the…

Jackie & ME Author Dan Gutman’s life started off on October 19, 1955. At age 61 now he has no wife or children. He has written a lot of books that I like and read. Dan got his education at Rutgers University. Over his lifetime he is one of the best authors, and has won quite a bit of awards. Summary The main character of this book is Joe Stoshack. He has special powers that he travel back to time with baseball cards. He loved baseball and had a bit of a temper, that can get in his way…

evidence has also been found nevertheless. Records now are also showing that Pete Rose also gambled on the team he played for and managed. Not only did he gamble upon his team, he also gambled on games that he played in during his career as a Cincinnati Red. This article states that proof was found; “Sealed documents procured from the raid of a bookie’s home — the same raid that resulted in Major League Baseball’s lifetime ban for the all-time hits leader — have only now been opened, showing…

“Shoeless” Joe Jackson The 1920’s also known as the “Roaring Twenties” is known for being a decade long party, but within it was corruption deception and change. All throughout America changes happening. People were looking for something different, and those who stood out are remembered too this day. Among those standouts was man by the name of Joseph Jackson. A quirky man born July 16, 1887 in Brandon Mills, South Carolina. Jackson as a young boy never went to school and as a result was…

It was a warm dry sunny day, in San Francisco where the CIncinnati Reds were taking the field for practise. There was someone named Billy. He was a very kind, thoughtful, and sweet person. He looked a little different than other people. He had a mental disability. Even though he had a mental disability he was the best player at the practise by far, and everybody knew. A couple hours later there was another player who came, his name was Josh. When Josh had arrived he overheard people saying that…

has lived a life of cheating. Many of these scandals affected multiple players or teams but none have affected a single player more than the 1980’s Pete Rose betting scandal. Pete Edward Rose was born on April 14, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio where he later signed with the Cincinnati Reds years later. Rose has been married two times and has four kids. Although some may believe Pete Rose should be despised for his actions, ultimately Pete Rose had contributed positively to the American Dream because…