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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Cincinnati Reds ready to welcome Pittsburgh Pirates for a beatdown
March 29, 2023 04:58 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are ready for Opening Day at Great American Ballpark. Hunter Greene and Mitch Keller will be dueling it out, Jonathan India and ONeill Cruz will be scoring runs, and the 2023 MLB season will begin. There will be a few things to watch for in this game that will point to the rest of the season for the Pirates and Reds. Will we get a Dauri Loretta vs Kevin Newman matchup? Will Pirates and Reds games once again be battles of who is at the bottom of the ...
Cincinnati Reds: three reasons to be excited for the season
March 28, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThere are three big reasons to be excited for the Cincinnati Reds 2023 season. Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 and 700 WLW joins Jeff at Fretboard Brewery in Blue Ash to discuss what's to get excited about with the Reds. Who will have the better year: Jose Barrero or Nick Senzel? Will we see Elly De La Cruz, Christian Incarnation-Strand, or other top prospects make their big league debuts for the Reds? And did Rob Manfred actually get something right? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ...
The Cincinnati Reds 2023 season will be better
March 28, 2023 16:03 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have a number of reasons that they will be better this year than they were last year. Before we get into why, we look at why we are getting ahead of ourselves with Joey Votto as Mo Egger joins Jeff at Fretboard Brewery in Blue Ash, Ohio. We must figure this one thing out about Joey before we worry about if he will continue playing for the Reds or be traded to another team, or when he will retire. The health of Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson will go a long way toward ...
Cincinnati Reds starting rotation is set and is confusing
March 27, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Cincinnati Reds announced the fourth and fifth starters for the starting rotation to be Luis Cessa and Conner Overton. The reasoning behind the Reds choosing Overton and Cessa is faulty, we'll explain why. This also leaves the Reds bullpen in a lurch, although Hunter Strickland was released (thankfully). How do the Reds plan on filling out the rest of the bullpen? Where do Derek Law and Joel Kuhnel factor in? Will there be another lefty for manager David Bell to use in close games? The R...
The Cincinnati Reds close in on the 26 man roster
March 24, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have some tough decisions to make at they close in on selecting the 26 players that will be on the opening day roster. Will Joey Votto start on opening day? Who will be the 4th and 5th starters behind Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Graham Ashcraft? Charlie Goldsmith of The Enquirer checks in to help us get to 26! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https:/...
The Cincinnati Reds react to major injury news
March 23, 2023 11:34 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBSteve flies solo today to get you up to speed on major injury news out of spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. Graham Ashcraft continues to dominate and the mound and Joey Votto is starting to heat up. Locked on Reds has you covered with all the latest news and notes! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on ...
Cincinnati Reds bold predictions including Hunter Greene, Alexis Diaz, and rookies!
March 22, 2023 05:17 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Cincinnati Reds are almost ready to embark on a wild ride through the 2023 MLB season. There are a few things that could happen but might seem bold to some Reds fans. Hunter Greene could pitch well enough to hit a high number, Alexis Diaz could do something few Reds pitchers have ever done, and we may see Jonathan India and Will Benson give the Reds something they haven't had in five years. Also, the World Baseball Classic proved baseball is thriving and the next one needs to be featured...
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen situation is deteriorating
March 21, 2023 06:01 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds are at the mercy of some injured players returning in their bullpen. Lucas Sims had back spasms and had to be shut down, Tony Santillan could be back this week but will not be ready for Opening Day, which leaves holes in the Reds bullpen. The Reds may decide to turn to a familiar face that none of us want to see. The Reds are saying all the right things, though, when it comes to Joey Votto. Why it could mean Votto will be here for more than just this season. Also, the Red...
Cincinnati Reds get Luis Cessa back in the rotation battle but is it too late?
March 20, 2023 05:26 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLuis Cessa returned to the Cincinnati Reds starting rotation battle on Sunday, but can he actually win a spot? Why his best role for the Reds may not be the best role for him. Cessa should not be competing against Brandon Williamson, though, but instead it should be Cessa against Luke Weaver. The Athletic had some hypothetical contract extension ideas for Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson and if they're any close to reality, the Reds should do them yesterday. The real contracts may look mu...
Cincinnati Reds get ready for Opening Day with roster decisions to make
March 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have decisions to make on the roster before Opening Day. Who fills out the Reds bullpen? Why not Hunter Strickland? What prospects could the Reds call up first? How will the Reds attendance fare in 2023? Could the Reds be worse than 2022 or better? Will Jonathan India bounce back? Should Jose Barrero play shortstop or some other position? We answer these questions and more on our final bonus Aloha Friday edition of the Locked On Reds podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Po...
Do the Cincinnati Reds know what they don't know about Jose Barrero?
March 17, 2023 19:41 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJose Barrero compares very similarly to a Big Red Machine legend. Barrero has gotten a sneeze's worth of playing time for the Cincinnati Reds in his career. That is a fact. So why are Reds fans ready to move on from him? Are you sure you want to? Also, what the Reds are doing in Spring Training has people excited for the future. Will Benson could be a welcome addition. Joey Votto looks healthy. Tyler Stephenson and Jonathan India are ready to have better season than last year. The Cincinnati...
The Cincinnati Reds roster picture is clearing up
March 16, 2023 06:11 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds roster picture is clearing up now that they've sent down Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Elly De La Cruz, and Matt McLain. The position players look set with Joey Votto at first base and Kevin Newman, TJ Friedl, Chad Pinder, Luke Maile, and Curt Casali making up the bench. The pitching is a little harder to predict as to what the Reds will do...but a familiar face we never want to see again may be in the fold. Brandon Williamson should be in the Reds starting rotation, thou...
The Cincinnati Reds Opening Day lineup could be exciting
March 15, 2023 06:15 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Cincinnati Reds Opening Day lineup has a chance to be electric with a fast start. David Bell should put Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson, and Wil Myers as the top-three hitters to get the run scoring going fast. Give Hunter Greene a lead before the second inning and he will cruise. India looks like the leadoff hitter he was for the Reds in his rookie of the year campaign. Stephenson is this team's best hitter and would provide an awesome one-two punch at the top of the Reds order. The mi...
The Cincinnati Reds starting rotation situation remains murky
March 14, 2023 06:26 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Cincinnati Reds came in to camp with two open spots in the starting rotation. After Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Graham Ashcraft, it was unclear who would start for the Reds. While Luke Weaver seems to have emerged, for one reason or another, the Reds don't seem to have a bonafide fifth starter. Brandon Williamson is the future, but should he be the present? Luis Cessa showed some prowess out of the rotation but seems more valuable to the Reds in the bullpen. And don't even get us sta...
Joey Votto's return to Cincinnati Reds raises questions about Christian Encarnacion-Strand
March 13, 2023 06:19 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBJoey Votto played in his first Cactus League game for the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. With his return, will Christian Encarnacion-Strand make the Reds Opening Day roster? Otto's return moves the roster to a point where there's not enough spots that CES could make it. Todd Frazier has been named the ceremonial first pitch of Opening Day...but is his career as a Red worth a spot in the Reds Hall of Fame? Also, the Reds have made some cuts from big league Spring Training and we will point out a ...
The Cincinnati Reds pitching rotation could be a work in progress all year
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds could employ a six-man rotation with some combination of Brandon Williamson, Luke Weaver, Conner Overton, Luis Cessa, and Levi Stout as the fourth, fifth, and sixth starters. Can Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Joey Votto coexist on the roster together? Should the Reds let Hunter Greene hit? What is the most vulnerable position on the Reds roster? These questions and more are answered on this bonus edition of Locked On Reds from our LIVE Aloha Friday edition of the podca...
Cincinnati Reds confident Hunter Greene takes that next step
March 10, 2023 20:23 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBHunter Greene has added that third pitch and the Cincinnati Reds are recognizing him for it. Greene being named Opening Day starter is a vote of confidence from the Reds that the changeup he has shown in Cactus League play will take him to the next level. The Reds made a concerted effort to keep their most valuable player, Tyler Stephenson, healthy this year. Stephenson splitting time at other positions is exactly what he needs and what will keep the Reds lineup formidable. Also, we take you...
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims is one of the keys to a possible surprise success in 2023
March 09, 2023 06:17 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds need Lucas Sims to bounce back and he is working toward that. Lucas joins the podcast today to talk about his return to the mound for the Reds. Sims gives us an inside look at the Reds locker room and what David Bell is doing to get the team ready for a better 2023 season. Lucas also looks at MLB new rules and how he can take advantage of them on the mound. Also, what would Lucas say to Reds skeptics out there? Sims gies us his answer. There were also some encouraging sig...
The Cincinnati Reds are favored by MLB's new rules
March 08, 2023 07:27 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMLB has a bunch of new rules and they actually favor the Cincinnati Reds, according to a new stat. The Reds youth and focus on team speed is a huge reason the new rules favor them, according to the MANFRED metric. The metric also shows the Reds are right there with the St Louis Cardinals. Part of that youth will be in the outfield and Will Benson is making people take notice. John Sadak talks about what makes Benson excite him and why he may be a key member of the Reds outfield. Will Nick Se...
The Cincinnati Reds are favored by MLB's new rules
March 08, 2023 07:27 - 34 minutesMLB has a bunch of new rules and they actually favor the Cincinnati Reds, according to a new stat. The Reds youth and focus on team speed is a huge reason the new rules favor them, according to the MANFRED metric. The metric also shows the Reds are right there with the St Louis Cardinals. Part of that youth will be in the outfield and Will Benson is making people take notice. John Sadak talks about what makes Benson excite him and why he may be a key member of the Reds outfield. Will Nick Sen...
The Cincinnati Reds will give Jose Barrero a chance
March 07, 2023 05:19 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJose Barrero is showing signs of life for the Cincinnati Reds. Fans are wanting the team to move on, but should the Reds really forget about Barrero? He was their top prospect, at one point, for a reason. The signs Barrero is showing are encouraging and him figuring this out could be huge for the Reds. John Sadak, television voice of the Reds, then joins us to discuss Barrero and the guys chasing him. Also, defensive stats are tenuous, at best, with baseball, but Outs Above Average is an eas...
The Cincinnati Reds should let the kids play
March 06, 2023 06:22 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis is the most fun the Cincinnati Reds have ever been in Spring Training. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Elly De La Cruz, and Matt McLain have all performed well enough to make it difficult for the Reds to keep them off the Opening Day roster. The Reds are more fun with them than with the possible veterans who could fill the roster. Should they call up Encarnacion-Strand, De La Cruz, or McLain for Opening Day? Or all three? Will the Reds actually do that? Also, there is one main thing David...
Cincinnati Reds roll on in Spring Training BONUS EPISODE
March 04, 2023 00:01 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBMore thoughts on our Cincinnati Reds for your podcast feed. Could David Bell earn a contract extension? What does the NL Central look like at the end of this season? Would the Reds look to add at the trade deadline if they are in it? What is Wil Myers value to the Reds? What has to go right for the Reds to be in the playoffs? Those Reds questions and more are answered on this bonus edition from the Aloha Live Edition of the podcast. Make sure to join us on the Locked On Reds YouTube Page nex...
Joey Votto's effect on the Cincinnati Reds
March 03, 2023 20:24 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBJoey Votto will likely miss Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds. Votto has yet to play in a Spring Training game and the narrative both the team and Joey continue to repeat is "We're just focused on getting healthy." How does that affect the roster? Could that open the door for a few more players to make the team? We will discuss on today's live edition of the podcast. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Ever...
The Cincinnati Reds have some hype trains that need calming down
March 02, 2023 18:19 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have exciting prospects like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and more that are so easy to get super excited about. But now is the time to calm down a bit on the hype. Jeff and Steve explain why. With the roster going through so many position battles in Spring Training, the Reds have one position that is set and will be its strength. The fact this position was such a weakness last year makes it even better for the Reds. Also, pitchers are workin...
The Cincinnati Reds must figure out the pitching
March 01, 2023 18:35 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Cincinnati Reds most important position battle in Spring Training is the fourth and fifth spots of the starting rotation. Tuesday's win against the Los Angeles Dodgers underscored how important good pitching is to a team that may or may not have consistent run producers in the lineup. Brandon Williamson and Luke Weaver have begun to set themselves apart from the pack while, for differing reasons, it looks like Conner Overton and Luis Cessa will be in the Reds bullpen. The outfield is als...
The Cincinnati Reds may have found a diamond in the rough
February 28, 2023 06:41 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Cincinnati Reds and Nick Krall may have found another diamond in the rough, but this player will be here for awhile if he pans out. The early Spring Training performances show some good Reds things and one not-so good. Like who will be the Reds second left-handed relief pitcher in the bullpen? It has been encouraging to see guys like Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Noelvi Marte step up in the playing time they've been given. While the Reds may not add them to the Opening D...
Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Stock Watch
February 27, 2023 05:04 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have played two games and there are already a few players starting to stand out, for good and bad reasons. Will Benson, Luke Weaver, and Matt McLain all saw their stocks rise for the Reds. Benson could bring a speed element that the Reds have not seen in a few years, along with his power. Weaver reportedly has four pitches he is working with which could increase the chances of him pitching in the Reds rotation. McLain's walk-off home run was nice and if it is any indicati...
Can the Cincinnati Reds count on Nick Senzel?
February 25, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBCan the Cincinnati Reds count on Nick Senzel? What does batting average mean to the Cincinnati Reds? How will the bullpen shake out behind Alexis Diaz? Why Lucas Sims is a key member of the bullpen. Why Will Benson could be a huge surprise for the Reds outfield. Why Elly De La Cruz is the most exciting thing about the Reds and you shouldn't miss him. What else is exciting about the Reds this year? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Lo...
The Cincinnati Reds pitching takes center stage early in Spring Training
February 24, 2023 20:33 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft, and the rest of the Cincinnati Reds pitching staff is putting in a lot of work our in Goodyear. Spring Training will be an important first evaluation for much of the hopeful pitchers on the Reds roster. There will be a lot of guys getting their first taste of an audition for the Reds in the first Cactus League Spring Training game on Saturday. Also, how do you adequately evaluate pitching? There is no one stat, but there is a better stat than ERA ...
The Cincinnati Reds should embrace the youth movement with the pitching
February 23, 2023 06:53 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have two open rotation spots and about eight guys competing for them. The Reds should focus more on the rookies getting the bulk of the innings on the mound and not re-tread veterans. Brandon Williamson and Levi Stoudt need to be given every opportunity to pitch for the Reds in 2023. When it comes to the bullpen, same deal. The Reds should focus on Ricky Karcher, Casey Legumina, and maybe even non-roster guys like Tyron Guerrero and Alex Young over some other waiver claim...
Brandon Williamson is the Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher for the first Spring Training game
February 22, 2023 05:33 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBBrandon Williamson got the nod for this Saturday's Spring Training game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians. This makes him a favorite to land a starting rotation spot out of camp. The adversity Williamson went through last season will only serve to help him in his quest to be on the Reds Opening Day roster. Williamson could be a good pitcher for the Reds for multiple years and needs to get ample opportunity to prove that. Also, Spencer Steer has Jeff excited and thinking he ...
The Cincinnati Reds are preparing for a strong start to the season
February 21, 2023 06:34 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBDavid Bell, Jonathan India, Joey Votto are talking about the importance of the Cincinnati Reds coming together in camp as a team and getting ready for the daily competition of the season. They understand the Reds started off last year so rough and cannot do that this year, or ever again. Wins Above Replacement has become a widely-used statistic, but why? WAR is the beginning of understanding the value of any given player. Also, the Reds signed Chase Anderson to a minor league deal...but only...
Joey Votto, Jonathan India, and Cincinnati Reds excitement
February 20, 2023 07:31 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJoey Votto and Jonathan India both spoke a lot to reporters as they arrived in Goodyear for Cincinnati Reds spring training. Joey Votto spoke very candidly about his rehab. Votto answered whether this will be his last Spring Training with the Reds. Joey agrees that the fans have every right to be frustrated. Votto is also ready for a bounce back. India is ready to be the Reds clubhouse leader. India spoke on his struggles on the field and with injury last year and how he has readied himself ...
The Cincinnati Reds can count on Tyler Stephenson to hit how many homers?
February 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHow many home runs will Tyler Stephenson hit for the Cincinnati Reds in 2023? What is the plan for catcher for the Reds in 2023? How good will Will Benson be? How will we watch Reds games if Bally Sports goes bankrupt? Can the Reds fix the high strikeout rates in young hitters? Is Stephenson really that valuable if he isn't catching? Those questions and more are answered on today's bonus edition of the locked On Reds podcast. Make sure to join us every Friday at 1:30 PM ET for the Aloha Liv...
A Top-5 Cincinnati Reds prospect will begin the year with the Dayton Dragons
February 18, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Cincinnati Reds will send one of their Top-5 prospects to the Dayton Dragons to begin the 2023 season. Tom Nichols, play-by-play voice of the Dayton Dragons, reveals who will begin the season in Dayton. There will also be a top Reds pitching prospect who represents the next wave of talent making its way through the minor leagues for Cincinnati. Also, what will Bryan LaHair be able to do with another crop of young talent in his second year on the job as the Dragons manager? Follow & Sub...
The Cincinnati Reds best move they made this offseason
February 17, 2023 20:50 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Cincinnati Reds didn't do much this offseason, but there were a few moves that can be seen as very impactful. Which move that the Reds made was the best? Also, what is OPS+ and how can it help us evaluate Reds hitters? Plus, what is Stuart Fairchild's role on this team? All this and your questions and comments are on another Aloha Friday Live Edition of the podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Eve...
Nick Senzel can remain a Cincinnati Red if he does one thing
February 16, 2023 21:24 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIf Nick Senzel stops selling out for this one aspect of hitting he will be an important part of a Cincinnati Reds playoff team in the near future. The Reds aren't completely out of contention as early as Phil Castellini believes and Rob Manfred doesn't think too highly of Castellini's comments. Also, why is wOBA an important statistic for understanding the value of a hitter? How do the Cincinnati Reds hitters from 2022 stack up using wOBA? We explain on today's Locked On Reds. Follow & Subs...
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen has one chief problem
February 15, 2023 20:58 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Cincinnati Reds bullpen led by Alexis Diaz could be very good this year. There is just one thing standing in its way. Jeff and Steve look at injuries to Tejay Antone and Tony Santillan and why they could derail some optimism for the Reds. Also, how can Jose Barrero grab the shortstop job and hold on to it this year? With Elly De La Cruz and a slew of other top shortstop prospects, the Reds have options if Barrero can't cut it...but what if he could? And with the new rule changes being im...
The Cincinnati Reds pitching future is led by Connor Phillips
February 14, 2023 22:18 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Cincinnati Reds graduated three stud pitching prospects last year, so how does the pitching stack up in the farm system? Connor Phillips is the first name to know as he has oodles of talent on the mound. Tom Nichols, voice of the Dayton Dragons, finishes his conversation with Jeff and Steve about the players to watch in Spring Training. They also talk about the rookies who could impact the starting rotation like Brandon Williamson, Levi Stout and Andrew Abbott. Also, how will the Reds ou...
The Cincinnati Reds main concern with Elly De La Cruz heading into Spring Training
February 13, 2023 22:02 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThere is one big concern for Elly De La Cruz that the Cincinnati Reds have as they enter Spring Training. Dayton Dragons play-by-play announcer Tom Nichols joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz and his immense talent but why there is a key factor he must overcome to live up the enormous hype surrounding the Reds youngster. Is shortstop De La Cruz's best possible position? After seeing quite a bit of him, Tom Nichols believes there is another position that EDLC is better suited for in his...
The Cincinnati Reds main concern with Elly De La Cruz heading into Spring Training
February 13, 2023 22:02 - 36 minutesThere is one big concern for Elly De La Cruz that the Cincinnati Reds have as they enter Spring Training. Dayton Dragons play-by-play announcer Tom Nichols joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz and his immense talent but why there is a key factor he must overcome to live up the enormous hype surrounding the Reds youngster. Is shortstop De La Cruz's best possible position? After seeing quite a bit of him, Tom Nichols believes there is another position that EDLC is better suited for in his ...
Why Nick Senzel must impress the Cincinnati Reds in 2023 BONUS
February 10, 2023 23:24 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNick Senzel is in a make or break year for his Cincinnati Reds career. Why he must impress to remain with the Reds will be a big topic in this bonus Q&A edition of Locked On Reds. Also, why Will Benson is an outfielder the Reds could build around and what he needs to do to prove that, why Joey Votto has changed his legacy, and why the Reds have the slimmest of hopes of being a Wild Card team. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked ...
Cincinnati Reds World Baseball Classic players and what it means
February 10, 2023 20:18 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe Cincinnati Reds are sending some players, including Alexis Diaz, to the World Baseball Classic. Why this is a double-edged sword that could benefit the Reds or really hurt them as they get ready for the season. We will also be taking your questions and comments on how the Reds roster will look on Opening Day on this live ALOHA EDITION of the podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospec...
The Cincinnati Reds are better after getting Will Benson
February 10, 2023 03:04 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds traded for Will Benson from the Cleveland Guardians and got better. Benson should be the centerfielder for the majority of the time for the Reds and he brings lots of power to the lineup. This probably pushes Nick Senzel and also makes TJ Friedl an odd man out. Also, Alejo Lopez was cut and it shows the shortsightedness of the Reds marketing campaign for the Reds Caravan. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked O...
Cincinnati Reds get Will Benson in sneaky good trade MINICAST
February 09, 2023 02:36 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThe Cincinnati Reds acquired Will Benson for 2022 2nd round compensatory pick Justin Boyd and a player to be named later or cash. Benson has a chance to hit a lot of home runs at Great American Ballpark for the Reds. His power, his plate discipline, as well as his defensive ability will make him an important player for the Reds in 2023. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https...
Which Cincinnati Reds Spring Training invite can be the next Brandon Drury?
February 07, 2023 20:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCan one of the Spring Training invitees for the Cincinnati Reds become the next Brandon Drury? We look at Chad Pinder, Jason Vosler, and even prospects like Matt McLain and Christian Incarnation-Strand and their likelihood of having the kind of Spring Training performance that turns into key moments for the Reds in the regular season. There are some pitchers who could definitely come out of nowhere like Andrew Abbott, Ben Lively, Tayron Guerrero, or even Connor Phillips and perform well for ...
The Cincinnati Reds place in the NL Central, some early thoughts BONUS
February 04, 2023 00:02 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Cincinnati Reds have an interesting place in this mess that is the NL Central. How do they stack up against the Pittsburgh Pirates, St Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Milwaukee Brewers? Also, will we see the MLB blackouts lifted this year? Will Tyler Stephenson be the first baseman of the future or is it someone else? Where did Jeff get his hat from? These are just some of the question we answer in today's bonus pod! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl...
Cincinnati Reds and the Spring Training to remember
February 03, 2023 20:38 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Cincinnati Reds are getting set to go to Goodyear for a Spring Training of vital importance. Key players like Joey Votto, Jonathan India, and Tyler Stephenson are all returning from injury while promising young talent in Elly De La Cruz, Brandon Williamson, Andrew Abbott, and more are trying to show they deserve their spot in The Show. We will get you set for Spring Traning with the Reds and take your questions and comments on this Live Aloha Friday edition of the pod! Follow & Subscrib...
Elly De La Cruz is the Cincinnati Reds player with the most to prove in Spring Training
February 02, 2023 20:34 - 34 minutes - 32 MBElly De La Cruz has the most to prove for the Cincinnati Reds in Spring Training this year. De La Cruz could be on the Reds Opening Day roster or he could be in AAA depending on his performance in Goodyear, Arizona. Also, Brandon Williamson has a ton to prove for the Reds in Goodyear. Whether or not he is in the Opening Day starting rotation will depend on Williamson's command and control during Spring Training. And Keith Law has released his organizational rankings as to how MLB farm system...