Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds
1,501 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 203 ratingsLocked On Reds podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Cincinnati Reds and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Jeff Carr and Steven Offenbaker, the Locked On Reds podcast provides your daily Reds fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Reds franchise. Locked On Reds takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Reds locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Reds podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Andrew Abbott, Graham Ashcraft, Alexis Diaz, and company taking the next step? Will the Reds win the NL Central division in 2024? Jeff and Steve will keep you tuned in to all the important things to know about your Cincinnati Reds every day. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
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The Cincinnati Reds: The good, the bad, and the ugly
April 28, 2022 17:47 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBSteve takes a look at the good of the Cincinnati Reds, the offense, the bad which has been some of the young starting pitchers, and the ugly, which has been the way the front office has handled Alejo Lopez. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Fantrax Win tickets for you and your entire fantasy ...
The Cincinnati Reds Revenge Tour Starts Now
April 26, 2022 15:40 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSteve is joined by Tim Daniel to discuss the return of Jonathan India, the Reds offensive woes, and alot of fun baseball talk. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Fantrax Win tickets for you and your entire fantasy baseball league to any MLB game of your choice. Go to Fantrax.com/Lockedon today...
The Cincinnati Reds Are Back In The Win Column
April 25, 2022 15:08 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds are back with a W behind 5.2 strong innings from Nick Lodolo who brought home his first major league win! *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Fantrax Win tickets for you and your entire fantasy baseball league to any MLB game of your choice. Go to Fantrax.com/Lockedon today ...
HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE CINCINNATI REDS
April 22, 2022 15:38 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Cincinnati Reds are getting much needed help with today's return of Lucas Sims. Luis Castillo beings a rehab assignment, and Jose Barrero swings the bat. Hunter Greene takes the home tonight in his home debut. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FantraxWin tickets ...
The Cincinnati Reds were Obliterated by the San Diego Padres
April 21, 2022 06:45 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBLuke Voit did nothing wrong and the Cincinnati Reds did nothing right as the San Diego Padres swept them. Jeff and Javi Reyes, Locked On Padres, discuss the Reds returning home after losing all seven games of a west coast road trip. They talk about Voit running into Tyler Stephenson and why there was nothing wrong with that play. They talk about Tommy Pham and how he has become a San Diego Padres villain. They get excited about young pitchers like Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Mackenzie Go...
The Cincinnati Reds have a front office problem, and with Tyler Stephenson out, building a lineup will be a bigger problem
April 20, 2022 06:53 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have a front office problem with Nick Krall failing to put the best possible team on the field. Kyle Farmer is the Reds best hitter early on in 2022, and building a lineup without Tyler Stephenson will be a major league problem for David Bell to overcome. It's time to make major changes to the lineup before time runs out, why Alejo Lopez, Lorenzo Cedrola, TJ Friedl, and Nick Senzel should be on the field the rest of the way. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcas...
The Cincinnati Reds Confusing Direction and Why David Bell isn't in Trouble...Yet
April 19, 2022 19:02 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Cincinnati Reds seem to not have a plan for young players when they reach the Major Leagues. Jeff and Steve finish their conversation with Mo Egger as they point out the confusing nature with which the Reds have managed Nick Senzel, Tyler Stephenson, and other players as they've reached the Big Leagues. The Reds could be a fun team to watch, though, once they figure it out this season, but the problem will be how far out of first place and far below-.500 the Reds will be when that happen...
The Cincinnati Reds Need to Stop Mismanaging the Roster Before it's too Late
April 18, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWith neither Nick Senzel nor Jonathan India available due to injury, the Cincinnati Reds have kept them off the IL for too long. Jeff and Steve break down the breakdown in roster management by Nick Krall and point out the error in judgment playing multiple games shorthanded against the best team, on paper, the Los Angeles Dodgers. They also look at two options the Reds could turn to to help fix some outfield problems in Lorenzo Cedrola and TJ Friedl. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the ...
The Cincinnati Reds and the Deck that is Stacked Against them
April 18, 2022 21:33 - 33 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds lost every game last week and Jeff and Steve bring in Mo Egger to talk about the state of the team. The under on Reds season wins looks more and more likely to happen after these first 10 games of struggle. On top of that, Phil Castellini's comments have placed a large wedge between the Reds and the fans which is not helping things. Plus, it has to be asked, do the Reds know what they are doing at the Major League level? *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on...
Jonathan India Missing Games is Worst-Case Scenario for Cincinnati Reds
April 15, 2022 19:25 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBJonathan India left Thursday night loss by the Cincinnati Reds to the Los Angeles Dodgers which puts Reds Country at Threat Level Midnight. Jeff and Steve discuss how the Reds could stay afloat without him, who hits leadoff in India's stead, and what the rest of the team would look like with yet another injury plaguing the Cincinnati Reds. They also talk about the growing pains of Tyler Stephenson and how it led to Tony Sanitllan's meltdown in the eighth. They then power rank the bullpen and...
The Cincinnati Reds Have Little Hope for a Series win on the Road Against the Los Angeles Dodgers
April 14, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Cincinnati Reds lick their wounds after losing a pair to the Cleveland Guardians and now face the best team in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jeff and Steve are joined by Jeff Snider, from Locked On Dodgers, to break down this series. They also talk about why Clayton Kershaw was pulled from a game in which he was throwing a Perfect Game. They preview the pitching matchups and why there could be a path to a series victory against Dodgers pitchers not named Walker Buehler. A...
Cincinnati Reds Ownership Can't Seem to get out of the Way of Cincinnati Reds Fans and Their Enjoyment of this Team
April 13, 2022 17:13 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBPhil Castellini continued to alienate Cincinnati Reds fans, multiple times, on Opening Day! Jeff and Steve have some feelings on the matter and try to articulate just how out of touch Castellini was yesterday. There was also a game yesterday and the bullpen showed some growing pains in the ninth inning leading to a loss for the Reds. Tyler Stephenson and Tyler Naquin had some good performances, though, before the doors flew off this Reds performance, but a bitched run-and-hit play with Kyle ...
A Cincinnati Reds Opening Day is Always THE Opening Day
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Cincinnati Reds can win these next two games against the Cleveland Guardians. Jeff and Steve detail why, outside of Shane Bieber, the Reds have the upper hand. They also talk about Tyler Mahle and how he will be in the Cy Young conversation, which starts with the elimination of his dramatic home-road splits from 2021. They then talk about some Opening Day memories like standing room only tickets and the time all of Steve's family got to go to the inaugural Opening Day at Great American B...
Cincinnati Reds Split Series with Atlanta Braves and Hunter Greene Gets off to Red Hot Start
April 11, 2022 18:58 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Cincinnati Reds and Hunter Greene earned a four-game split in Atlanta against the Braves and Steve is celebrating his Nostradamus-like prediction. He and Jeff look at just how awesome Hunter Greene pitched on Sunday and why Hunter Greene was as good as advertised. They also tell you why Kyle Farmer should play everyday baseball even after Jose Barrero comes back from injury and the struggles of Mike Moustakas. They then talk about the stocks rising for the Reds, like the bullpen, Nick Se...
Cincinnati Reds Prospects Rece Hinds and Connor Phillips BONUS CONTENT
April 08, 2022 21:08 - 5 minutes - 5.58 MBConnor Phillips came over to the Cincinnati Reds in the Jesse Winker/Eugenio Suárez trade to the Seattle Mariners and is starting for the Dayton Dragons on Opening Day. Rece Hinds has the most power in the Reds farm system and figures to be the Reds everyday right fielder in a few years. Jeff got to talk, briefly, with both of them at Dragons Media Day. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on ...
The Cincinnati Reds Beat the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day and Joey Votto is Awesome
April 08, 2022 17:50 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBTyler Mahle pitched well, the Bullpen held it down, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day. Jeff and Steve tell you why six runs may be a key number for this Cincinnati Reds team as the pitching staff did well to hold the lead that was built by the lineup early in the game. The fact the Reds lineup hit well against a left-handed starting pitcher is not lost on the guys and they also talk about the intensity of Tony Santillan. They then relive the wonder that was Joey ...
The Cincinnati Reds are Heading for a Buzzsaw this Opening Series Against the Atlanta Braves
April 07, 2022 06:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBNo Freddie Freeman, no problem? The Atlanta Braves look like a complete team that is ready to defend their title. The Cincinnati Reds will have a tall task against the defending World Series champs and Tyler Mahle gets the first crack at them. Jeff and Steve are joined by Jake from Locked On Braves to preview why the Reds can only hope to split this four-game set. Bullpen will play a huge role in how these four games go and the Braves have a big advantage over the Reds, in that area. Will Jo...
Breaking Down the Cincinnati Reds Roster Ahead of Opening Day
April 06, 2022 07:24 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe Cincinnati Reds roster went through an offseason of upheaval and many are wondering what the Reds will be like in 2022. Steve welcomes play-by-play voice of the Reds John Sadak on to discuss the pitching and the hitting for the Reds this year. They look at the next step Tyler Mahle has to take, the bullpen leaders in Lucas Sims and Tony Santillan, and will the Reds be better at hitting left-handed pitching. If you want a primer on the 2022 Cincinnati Reds, look no further. *SUBSCRIBE* o...
Milwaukee Brewers Look Like Repeat NL Central Champions but the Cincinnati Reds Will Be Interesting
April 05, 2022 05:42 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe Cincinnati Reds spent the offseason tearing down and re-positioning their roster, with regards to the financial side of things. With this, they now are looking up at the Milwaukee Brewers, St Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs. The Locked On NL Central Roundtable will discuss which team wins the division in 2022. They also look at why the Chicago Cubs won the offseason, why the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system has them poised for future NL Central success, and why there are a bunch of playe...
Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Elly De La Cruz to Begin Year with Dayton Dragons
April 04, 2022 06:36 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBElly De La Cruz, Rece Hinds, Mat Nelson, and Connor Phillips are only a few of the top Cincinnati Reds prospects who will begin the year with the Dayton Dragons. Jeff and Steve are joined by Tom Nichols, play-by-play voice of the Dayton Dragons, to break down the insane amount of talent that will begin the year in Dayton. Reasons why patience will need to be exercised with Elly De La Cruz moving up to High-A, why Hunter Greene's early struggles relate to De La Cruz, and why Connor Phillips i...
For Cincinnati Reds Fans, Trust is Earned and Not Given
April 02, 2022 05:24 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBPhil Castellini wants Cincinnati Reds fans to trust ownership that they know what they are doing. Jeff and Steve look at why this is so backwards. They also talk about the inflexibility of the Cincinnati Reds roster that, with two injuries to Jose Barrero and Donovan Solano, they must now have a backup shortstop who has played all of six MLB games at shortstop, in Brandon Drury. They also look at how the Reds will clear roster space for non-roster players who are clearly going to break Sprin...
Tyler Mahle's Cutter, the Cincinnati Reds will steal more bases, and their City Connect Uniforms will Look Like What?
April 02, 2022 05:16 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBTyler Mahle looks to take the next step in his career as he now has four pitches to use to get hitters out. The Cincinnati Reds are in good hands as long as Derek Johnson is leading the pitching staff and development. Jeff talks about the Derek Johnson interview with Tommy Thrall and the exciting things he said about Mahle, Lucas Sims, Nick Lodolo, and Hunter Greene. He then looks at David Bell's strategy this Spring and how it looks like the Reds will steal some bases this year. Also, the C...
Nick Lodolo Looks Good in the Cincinnati Reds Starting Rotation, and Other Reds Rotation Expectation Conversation
March 30, 2022 04:43 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBNick Lodolo is poised to break Spring Training in the Cincinnati Reds starting rotation. Jeff and Steve talk about the impact of Lodolo and expectations for the rookie's performance in 2022. They also set their expectations for Hunter Greene, Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle, Vladimir Gutierrez, Reiver Sanmartin, and Mike Minor. The injury to Donovan Solano throws the Reds roster prediction into disarray and opens up the opportunity for Colin Moran. And the player to be named later in the Jesse Wi...
Assembling a Cincinnati Reds Roster: Infield and Outfield
March 29, 2022 05:10 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Cincinnati Reds will have 28 players on the Opening Day roster, 13 of which will be non-pitchers. Jeff and Steve discuss how David Bell will divvy up his roster as they believe it will be with seven infielders and six outfielders. With those numbers some key names could be left off including Shogo Akiyama, Colin Moran, and TJ Friedl. Jeff then discusses the Cincinnati Reds organizational philosophy for building a playoff-caliber team, as according to the messaging Bob Castellini tried to...
The Failed PR Stunt of Cincinnati Reds Principal Owner Bob Castellini
March 28, 2022 15:58 - 37 minutes - 34 MBBob Castellini talked with Tommy Thrall in an attempt to convince Cincinnati Reds fans that this offseason's trades have been performance-based. Jeff and Steve discuss why they aren't buying that messaging from the Cincinnati Reds principal owner. They also give the answers Castellini should have said, knowing that Cincinnati Reds fans are far smarter than this ownership regime, apparently, gives them credit for. They also talk about why Jake Bauers, Jake Fraley, and Art Warren's stocks are ...
Attempting to Assemble a Cincinnati Reds Pitching Staff
March 25, 2022 16:06 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds pitching staff has been hit by injuries to Luis Castillo, Mike Minor, Lucas Sims, and Justin Dunn. That's a lot of shuffling to do, but Jeff and Steve attempt to build an Opening Day pitching staff for the Cincinnati Reds. They also look at some Reds who are dominating Spring Training, including Nick Lodolo, Nick Senzel, and TJ Friedl. They then play a guessing game where Jeff attempts to get Steve to guess a former Red whose birthday was March 24th and they look at some ...
Tommy Pham, the Cincinnati Reds Best Outfielder BONUS EDITION
March 24, 2022 15:46 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBTommy Pham has been signed by the Cincinnati Reds. Jeff and Steve discuss the move, why Tommy Pham should play every day in this Cincinnati Reds outfield, and why he covers a much needed deficiency for the Reds: hitting left-handed pitching. They also talk about what this means for the direction the front office is trying to take the Cincinnati Reds, if any, and look at why Aristides Aquino or Shogo Akiyama may be the odd man out of the Reds roster. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the p...
Tyler Mahle will Start Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds and Nick Senzel May Be Good
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBTyler Mahle will start Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds, as announced by David Bell on Wednesday. Jeff and Steve figured with the injury to Luis Castillo that this would be the case and they look at the dominance of Tyler Mahle on the road, last season. They also talk about how Nick Senzel appears to be in the best shape of his life and could be an important asset for the Cincinnati Reds in 2022, and beyond. They also talk about the rule changes announced by MLB and the players' associati...
Luis Castillo's Shoulder Injury Puts the Cincinnati Reds Shallow Roster in the Spotlight
March 23, 2022 05:53 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Cincinnati Reds traded away much of their star power and made few free agent signing or trades to bring in talent to replace what has been given away. Jeff and Steve discuss the latest injury news surrounding Luis Castillo and why it now exposes the shallowness of this roster. They look at what the starting rotation should look like in Castillo's absence and what it will most likely end up being under a Cincinnati Reds leadership regime that values money over wins. They also talk about t...
Nick Castellanos and Wade Miley Confirm Cincinnati Reds Fans Fears and the Young Rotation Begins to Take Shape
March 22, 2022 05:50 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHunter Greene is ready to be in the Cincinnati Reds starting rotation. Graham Ashcraft, not so much. Jeff looks at how their performances in the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs spring training game on Monday indicate their readiness level for MLB. Jeff then talks with Steve about how the Cincinnati Reds can get the most out of their young pitchers Greene, Nick Lodolo, Ashcraft, and Reiver SanMartin and how the Reds can manage their health. Nick Castellanos and Wade Miley then check in with ...
Nick Castellanos and Wade Miley Confirm Cincinnati Reds Fans Fears and the Young Rotation Begins to Take Shape
March 22, 2022 05:50 - 32 minutesHunter Greene is ready to be in the Cincinnati Reds starting rotation. Graham Ashcraft, not so much. Jeff looks at how their performances in the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs spring training game on Monday indicate their readiness level for MLB. Jeff then talks with Steve about how the Cincinnati Reds can get the most out of their young pitchers Greene, Nick Lodolo, Ashcraft, and Reiver SanMartin and how the Reds can manage their health. Nick Castellanos and Wade Miley then check in with l...
Cincinnati Reds Injury Update: Jose Barrero Out Six Weeks and Lucas Sims Will Miss Opening Day
March 21, 2022 16:23 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have already been bitten by the injury bug and Jose Barrero looks to be out for the first month. Jeff and Steve discuss what effect this will have on Barrero's title of shortstop of the future. They also look at which Cincinnati Reds receiver is the next man up as Lucas Sims will see the start of his season delayed. They then introduce a new segment: Three Up, Three Down, as they look at why Aramis Garcia has taken the top spot in the battle for second catcher, how good N...
The Cincinnati Reds and the First Professional Baseball Team to Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2022 05:17 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWere the Cincinnati Reds the first team to wear green on St Patrick's Day? Who is the first Irish-born Cincinnati Reds player? Who is the best Irish-born Cincinnati Reds player? Jeff and Steve talk with Cam Miller, Reds historian, about the history of the Cincinnati Reds and St. Patrick's Day. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0...
The Cincinnati Reds Shortstop Should be Jose Barrero
March 16, 2022 16:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have spent the past few days gutting the roster, but one question still remains of the current players: why isn't Jose Barrero being penciled in as the shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds? Jeff and Steve discuss this in tandem with David Bell's comments to the media about his feelings on the subject. They then expand this into a conversation about the lineup and who the Cincinnati Reds can trust to produce. They also talk about what must be going through David Bell's mind w...
The Cincinnati Reds Signal a Rebuild by Trading Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez to the Seattle Mariners
March 15, 2022 06:35 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have entered an all out rebuild...or at least that's what everything points to. Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez are now Seattle Mariners, a fact that Jeff and Steve still can't quite believe. They also can't believe Nick Krall who is saying this is not a rebuild and that the Cincinnati Reds will now be active in the free agent market. So the question is, with all the Reds actions leading to one conclusion, but their words trying to force you to a different conclusion, wha...
The Cincinnati Reds Make a Good Move by Trading Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins
March 14, 2022 05:20 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Cincinnati Reds traded Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins for Chase Petty, an 18-year old, right-handed pitcher. Jeff and Steve discuss the trade and the direction the Cincinnati Reds are about to head in. They look at why Nick Lodolo should be in the starting rotation on Opening Day, as well. The Reds acquired the first round selection, Chase Petty, from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Sonny Gray. Petty has a fastball that hits 102, a plus slider, and a developing changeup. With a b...
Major League Baseball Returns and the Cincinnati Reds Look Like a Third Place Team
March 11, 2022 06:50 - 27 minutes - 25 MBMajor League Baseball is back! Jeff and Steve break down the important facets of the new CBA that affect the Cincinnati Reds. They then talk about why the Reds look to be the third best team, as-is, in the NL Central. They look at what the Reds could do to change that and they say what they think the Reds will do first, now that the Lockout has been lifted. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr...
More MLB Lockout Shenanigans and Where the Cincinnati Reds Lineup Ranks in the NL Central
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe MLB Lockout drones on as more games were cancelled on Wednesday. Jeff and Steve break down what happened in the CBA negotiations between the players and the owners and why they are now looking at an Opening Day of April 14. They also dig into the Cincinnati Reds lineup and tell you why they aren't the best in the NL Central, but they could be. Reports on the latest CBA negotiations by the players and owners, as of Tuesday night, were glowingly positive. The MLB Lockout was close to endi...
The Cincinnati Reds May Be the Worst Fielding Team in the NL Central in 2022
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Cincinnati Reds punted fielding last year and traded away their best fielder, before the lockout, in Tucker Barnhart this year. Jeff believes that makes them the worst fielding team in the NL Central while Steve believes the Reds to be in the middle of the pack. They both make their case on today's show. With the question marks surrounding multiple positions, it's hard to see the Cincinnati Reds getting worse with new shift rules, but will they be better? One thing is for sure, Jose Barr...
David Bell's Tenuous Place Among NL Central Managers and Why the Cincinnati Reds Have Figured Out Player Development
March 04, 2022 05:19 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBCincinnati Reds manager David Bell has shown himself to be a solid, if unspectacular, manager. You're not going to sink with him, but he isn't going to be the sole reason the Cincinnati Reds win a World Series. Jeff and Steve discuss his place among the other NL Central managers on today's podcast. They also finish up their chat with Charlie Goldsmith, from the Enquirer, who is currently in Goodyear, Arizona, with the Reds non-40 man roster players. They talk about the Cincinnati Reds player...
Opening Day is Ways Away and the Cincinnati Reds Bullpen Doesn't Rank Well in the NL Central
March 03, 2022 05:22 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRob Manfred announced Tuesday that, due to the inability of the players and owners to come to an agreement on a new CBA, the first two series of the regular season will be cancelled. Jeff and Steve break down when they think Opening Day will actually happen and why it won't be until May, at the earliest. They talk about the big problem topics that the players and owners are far apart on, like the Competitive Balance Tax, the Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool money, and the minimum salary. They then...
The Cincinnati Reds and the Best Rotation in the NL Central and Charlie Goldsmith from Goodyear
March 01, 2022 06:44 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have the talent to have the best starting rotation in the NL Central, provided everything goes right. Jeff and Steve explain why they feel this way. They also talk with Charlie Goldsmith, from The Enquirer, about what is going on for the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, Arizona, right now. They talk about the awesomeness of Elly De La Cruz, the resurgence of Austin Hendrick, the new position of Rece Hinds, the Reds ability to scout and develop catchers, Nick Lodolo's health, ...
Will Eugenio Suarez or Mike Moustakas Bounce Back and Save the Cincinnati Reds Hot Corner?
February 25, 2022 04:33 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBBoth Eugenio Suarez and Mike Moustakas played poorly in 2021, leading third base to be the Cincinnati Reds most expensive problem. Jeff and Steve talk about what they can do in 2022 to bounce back. They also do a segment of finishing each other's sentences, based on the Reds possibility for success. They then look at the solutions to tanking that the MLBPA has proposed in the most recent round of CBA negotiations. Eugenio Suarez and Mike Moustakas had, what can only be called, a terrible, h...
The Cincinnati Reds Bullpen has Two Leaders and a Whole Bunch of Questions
February 23, 2022 05:49 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Cincinnati Reds bullpen was a thorn in the side of success in 2021, costing the Reds countless games. Nothing has been done to improve it, before the Lockout began, and as currently constructed has two studs and a lot of what-ifs. Jeff and Steve discuss why Lucas Sims and Luis Cessa are at the top of the food chain in this Reds bullpen. They also look at some guys who could jump into the upper echelon of trust, as Reds relievers go, like Art Warren, Tony Santillan, and Dauri Moreta. They...
The Face of the Cincinnati Reds and the Hope of Major League Baseball
February 22, 2022 06:13 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThe Owners and the Players talked for five hours in order to get MLB a new CBA and lift the lockout. While an agreement was not reached, hope abounds. Jeff and Steve talk about the reasons for that hope. They also talk about the face f the Cincinnati Reds franchise, why it's Joey Votto now, and why it will be Jonathan India in the near future. They end today's podcast by taking a look out west to Goodyear, Arizona, where some non-roster players are getting some work in and encouraging Reds f...
Further Minor League Contraction a Dangerous Proposition and Darkhorse Cincinnati Reds Prospects
February 18, 2022 16:55 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMajor League Baseball is looking to cut more jobs in the minor leagues which would erase the possibilities of a Jose Altuve player coming out of nowhere to be a star. Jeff and Steve talk with Doug Gray about that and they break down just what damage further contraction would do to the game of baseball. They also look at some prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization that you may not already be watching, but will most certainly be talking about at the end of the year. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouT...
Cincinnati Reds Prospect Rankings Misses and Upheaval in the Minors Thanks to MLB
February 17, 2022 06:27 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHunter Greene was rated high, but not high enough. Nick Lodolo slid down some rankings, though he is healthy now. Jeff and Steve dive into some prospect rankings with Doug Gray from RedsMinorLeagues.com and Redlegnation.com, on today's podcast. They also talk about Jose Barrero and to shortstop or not to shortstop. They then dive into the news that MLB is looking to downsize the minor leagues, even more, and why that is a bad idea. *SUBSCRIBE* on YouTube and *FOLLOW* the podcast on your fav...
MLB and the Players are Both Hurting the Game with Their Lack of Urgency
February 16, 2022 05:20 - 25 minutes - 23 MBAs the report date for pitchers and catchers comes and goes, it is painfully obvious the lack of urgency, from both the owners and the players, when it comes to ending the MLB Lockout. That lack of urgency threatens Opening Day which threatens the sport of baseball. Jeff and Steve look at what this lack of urgency is doing to the game and why they are apprehensive about Opening Day actually happening on March 31st. They also talk about how the perception of the Cincinnati Reds isn't good, ev...
The Cincinnati Reds and the DH, PLUS a Draft of Reds Pitchers Who Raked
February 12, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWith the Universal DH official, Jeff and Steve discuss how that will affect the Cincinnati Reds. They talk about why David Bell has to be one of the most excited people about the Universal DH and how he might utilize it. They also look at players like Mike Moustakas, Joey Votto, Tyler Stephenson, and Jesse Winker and how it may help them. Jeff and Steve then do a draft, three players each, of Reds pitchers who were good hitters. Names like Michael Lorenzen, Bronson Arroyo, and Mike Leake com...
MLB Lockout: Rob Manfred and the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
February 11, 2022 06:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThere will be a Universal Designated Hitter. There will not be draft pick compensation. There will be a draft lottery. There is no change in Spring Training. All of this sounds nice, but Jeff and Steve find it to be a rope-a-dope. They explain why what the commissioner said struck them as a veiled sort of posturing to put the players in a position where not accepting the owners' next proposal on Saturday paints them as villains. They also briefly touch on what they will miss about pitchers h...