The Cincinnati Reds franchise was established as an independent club in 1881 (although they trace their history back to the Red Stocking in 1869 and claim the title of being the first professional baseball team in the US) and played in the now-defunct American Association before entering the MLB's National League in 1890. A Wonderful History In their long history, the Reds have claimed 9 National League pennants and 10 Central Division titles. They have also won the World Series five times (in 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, and 1990), featuring some of the greatest players that baseball has ever known: Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, and Pete Rose, all of whom were members of the 1975 and 1976 World Series champion teams that have since been nicknamed The Big Red Machine. In recent years, the team has been experiencing a resurgence of talent, winning the National League Central Division titles in both 2010 and 2012. With things looking up, now is the perfect time to make your way out to Great American Ball Park to catch the Reds in action. Save on Cincinnati Reds Tickets The Reds have played their home games in the appropriately named Great American Ball Park since it opened in 2003, and with the capacity to accommodate over 42,300 fans, it is truly is a great place to watch a baseball game. One of its more exciting features is the pair of smokestacks in right center field that emit flames and launch fireworks to celebrate strikeouts and victories. Purchase discounted Cincinnati Reds tickets using ScoreBig.com, join in on the fun at Great American Ball Park, and watch the Reds as they chase after another NL Pennant and World Series title.