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Should the Cincinnati Reds Trade Nick Lodolo?

Chatterbox Sports — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Nick Kirby and Mike Hart discuss if the Cincinnati Reds should trade Nick Lodlo this off-season. Lodolo is entering his final year of team control and expected to make over $5 million in arbitration.

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FOCUS: Are Cincinnati Reds About to Make ANOTHER Mistake in Free Agency?

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:13 GMT

Cincinnati Reds risk disappointment as front office eyes "familiar faces" and mid-tier moves instead of bold upgrades. Will Nick Krall’s pursuit of Nick Martinez actually move the needle, or are Reds fans in for another season of “run it back” strategy and budget limitations?

Jeff and Steve break down the Reds’ likely offseason path, from the real possibility of standing pat in the outfield to overpaying for aging relievers and considering reunions with Jonathan India and Tyler Mahle. They question whether upgrades at catcher and pitching are realistic given ownership’s track record, and debate the critical need for leadership changes in the organization—especially with Derek Johnson gone. What should Reds fans expect: progress or more of the same? Get the sharpest insight on Cincinnati’s front office conundrum and off-field battles shaping the future of the Reds’ roster.

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00:00 Reds Offseason Predictions
10:22 Reds Reunion Candidates
19:37 Organizational Changes Needed

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Cincinnati Reds Face CATASTROPHE at Catcher and Starting Pitcher This Offseason

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:42:57 GMT

Cincinnati Reds face a make-or-break offseason as limited budget forces tough decisions. Should Nick Krall prioritize a blockbuster addition at catcher or a frontline starter to spark a real turnaround? Steven Offenbaker and Jeff Carr map out bold moves—targeting Ryan Jeffers for stability behind the plate and Joe Ryan to anchor the rotation—while questioning whether Nick Krall will stick to safe, familiar territory.

Key topics include how declining Eugenio Suarez and Pierce Johnson's options could free critical payroll, the ongoing dilemma of Ke'Bryan Hayes' contract, and persistent outfield holes despite names like Ian Happ and Ramon Laureano on the market. With outfield depth and bullpen arms still needed, will the Reds finally swing for the fences or settle for value signings? Get sharp insight on ideal free-agent targets, positional battles, and why this winter will define Cincinnati’s trajectory.

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07:26 Other Pressing Needs & Outfield Targets
23:13 Reds Budget Breakdown

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Cincinnati Reds Sign Oswaldo Cabrera for 2027: Contract, Roster Fit & MLB Offseason News

Chatterbox Sports — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:37:37 GMT

Nick Kirby breaks down the Cincinnati Reds signing of Oswaldo Cabrera and gives an update on Reds players in the Arizona Fall League and Winter Ball.

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Should Joey Votto Have Been Traded? (Brewers Are WS Bound!)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Boys are back and they're fired up to talk about the MLB Postseason! Jake and Billy went up to Cleveland to catch games 4 and 5 at The Jake. They talk about their experience and how great that ballpark was during the ALCS. They also wonder if the Dodgers dynasty is over and what they could do this offseason. They look at the potential matchups between the Brewers and Guardians/Rays. They also talk about the Reds interest in Alec Bohm, Joey Votto's comments and why we want him to be the Director of Baseball Operations. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the Spirit of Cincinnati!

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Elly’s Last Game as a Red?

Foul Territory Network — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Is this Elly De La Cruz’s last game as a Red?

September 27 in Toronto.

Elly was the DH, went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts, and the Reds lost 5-1.

Could that may be the last box score he ever has as a Red?

The CBA expires December 1. A lockout is expected - and trades freeze during lockouts.

If the lockout eats all of 2027, the first time the Reds can trade him is next winter, with two years of control left.

The last team in this spot was Washington with Juan Soto. They traded him with 2½ years left. The team that got him traded him again with one year left.

That’s the Soto plan. And the Reds are lined up to run it next.

Longtime Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans Mason Estep of RedsDaily.com breaks down and explains the Reds situation with Elly in today's episode.

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Bengals Bye Week and Raven Week Preview

Chadwick Dotson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:56:00 GMT

Join Owen and Caroline as they recap the Bengals' bye week and preview their game on Sunday vs arch rival Baltimore.

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The ONE Reason the Lockout Could End and the Cincinnati Reds and MLB will Open in May 2027

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Major League Baseball faces a seismic labor showdown as owners and players brace for a lockout that could threaten the entire 2027 season. Will the potential of $7 billion TV contracts and streaming deals force action, or are owners ready to sacrifice a year to secure a salary cap? The high-stakes battle over centralized revenue, salary caps, and payroll floors has both sides posturing for leverage, with player pay and team valuations hanging in the balance.

Jeff and Steve break down the ripple effects for the Cincinnati Reds and the league, drawing comparisons to the NFL’s model and reflecting on the unresolved pain of the 1994 World Series strike. Key questions include whether small-market teams like the Reds can survive a prolonged shutdown, how union solidarity stacks against ownership’s $2.25 billion “slush fund,” and what a lost season means for fans at Great American Ballpark. Baseball’s future could hinge on what happens next.

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00:00 Opening Day in May?
12:13 Why Owners Could Sacrifice Season
25:14 MLB Salary Cap Showdown

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Late Night Reds - The Cincinnati Reds Are Targeting WHO In Free Agency?

Riverfront Media LLC — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:43:00 GMT

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Elly De La Cruz as a Trade Chip for the Cincinnati Reds, Why Joey Votto has a Point

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:42:35 GMT

Joey Votto suggested that Elly De La Cruz should be traded on a recent podcast appearance. Jeff and Steve examine the value of trading De La Cruz now as opposed to waiting a few years from now for the Reds. Hidden inside Votto's hot take was a key point that Bob Castellini has blocked consistently, though. The show is LIVE today so get your comments and questions into the chat and the guys will discuss it!

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00:00 Reds Pitching Needs Urgent Upgrade
13:53 Position Player Moves Ranked
24:45 Nick Krall Trade vs Free Agency

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The Reds Are Not the Rays, Brewers, or Guardians

Foul Territory Network — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The Reds are not the Brewers. The Brewers, Rays, and Guardians are all in the Championship Series. The Reds finished 75-87 and last in the NL Central.

Earlier this season Bob Castellini asked the front office “Why aren’t we the Brewers?”

According to reporting by Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans, Nick Krall answered with a list of trades ownership would not approve.

The same reporting said ownership overruled the front office on specific player decisions last winter.

All-time Reds saves leader Danny Graves, Mason Estep of #RedsDaily, and long-time Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans break down what has happened with Reds fans of new and old in today's live and interactive episode on #RiverfrontTerritory

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Joey Votto Says Reds Should Trade Elly De La Cruz—and Should’ve Traded Him, Too

Chatterbox Sports — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:18:43 GMT

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler react to Joey Votto saying he would trade Elly De La Cruz for prospects—and that the Reds should have traded Votto instead of extending him. They also discuss the Milwaukee Brewers winning the National League pennant.

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The Riverfront Reds Show - Votto SPEAKS on Elly

Riverfront Media LLC — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On the latest edition of The Riverfront Reds Show, Seth Shaner and Chris Garber talk about Joey Votto's thoughts on trading Elly De La Cruz, they get into Sal Stewart for NL ROY and read Viewer Mail questions.

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Longtime Reds Fans Are Saying They’re Done

Foul Territory Network — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Longtime Reds fans are saying they’re done.

Attendance dropped under 2 million for the first time since 2022, roughly 180,000 fewer fans than 2025.

Peak interest in the 1970s hit 2.63 million in 1976 and stayed above 2 million through 1980. The comments match the numbers.

Mason Estep of RedsDaily.com and long-time Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans break down what has happened with Reds fans of new and old in today's live and interactive episode.

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CRITICAL: Cincinnati Reds MUST Get the Pitching this Offseason

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal offseason as weak pitching and missed offensive opportunities threaten to derail their 2027 ambitions. Can Nick Krall finally land the impact arms this rotation desperately needs, or will the front office settle for low-upside, budget-friendly moves that stunt progress? Jeff and Tim Daniel break down dire starting rotation stats, bullpen woes, and question marks surrounding Nick Lodolo, Rhett Lowder, and Andrew Abbott, while spotlighting potential free agent targets like Tarik Skubal, Sonny Gray, and Michael Soroka.

The episode also tackles urgent lineup upgrades, from the Tyler Stephenson dilemma at catcher to glaring second base and outfield gaps. Should the Reds pursue Jazz Chisholm or Luis Arias, or gamble on risky platoon solutions? Insights on trades versus free agency, plus candid evaluations of past Nick Krall moves, set the stage for Cincinnati’s high-stakes offseason. Will ownership finally spend, or are more disappointing stopgaps ahead?

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13:53 Position Player Moves Ranked
24:45 Nick Krall Trade vs Free Agency

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RISING: Juan Brito & Hector Rodriguez IGNITE Fresh Optimism Among Reds Fans for 2027

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:16:51 GMT

Cincinnati Reds’ season ends in disappointment, but Juan Brito leads an interesting group of players to watch for 2027. Can these under-the-radar names shake up a Reds lineup in need of all the help it can get? Jeff and Steve debate which young talent deserves a real shot as Matt McLain’s struggles and Ke'Bryan Hayes’ historically rough year put their futures in question. Who survives a wide-open battle for playing time if Brito outperforms expectations and Oswaldo Cabrera’s versatility becomes an asset?

Intrigue deepens with Hector Rodriguez and Carlos Jorge pushing for bigger roles, while iconic moves at the trade deadline come under fire. The episode also tackles what it’s truly worth to witness a Reds World Series win—would you pay $20,000 for the experience? Don’t miss the honest assessments and fiery opinions as the Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal offseason and fans dream of the next championship run.

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09:42 – Ke'Bryan Hayes & Matt McLain Debate
21:37 – World Series Fan Cost Discussion

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Reds Insider Links Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ to Cincinnati in Free Agency

Chatterbox Sports — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:21:12 GMT

Nick Kirby and Mike Hart discuss the report from Gordan Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer that Ian Happ is the "Reds' prototype free agent target" this off-season.

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ASCENT: Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz WILL Make All-MLB Team

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:57:33 GMT

Elly De La Cruz is poised to claim his first All-MLB honor after outshining nearly every shortstop in baseball while Sal Stewart and Chase Burns emerge as major award contenders. Can the Cincinnati Reds finally break through next season by addressing a glaring flaw: the league’s worst on-base percentage?

Jeff Carr spotlights why boosting OBP should be Nick Krall’s offseason priority, calling out Chris Valaika's approach and questioning the current roster’s construction. The episode also examines Dane Myers’ platoon potential, the future of Alfredo Duno and Carlos Sanchez in the Arizona Fall League, and lingering pitching prospect concerns as the Reds look to reload. Is this the winter that transforms Cincinnati’s high-strikeout, homer-or-bust offense into a true playoff threat?

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10:03 Reds Lineup Needs OBP
22:06 Arizona Fall League Prospects

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MLB Insider Links Alec Bohm to Reds as Potential Free-Agent Target

Chatterbox Sports — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:24:53 GMT

Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down MLB insider Mark Feinsand’s report that the Cincinnati Reds could be a potential fit for free-agent third baseman Alec Bohm. They discuss how Bohm’s strengths and weaknesses might fit the Reds, and why the Phillies could let him leave in free agency.

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Burrow Back in Groove as Bengals Improve to 3-2

Chadwick Dotson — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:40:00 GMT

Joe Burrow plays in arguably his most efficient game of the season as the Cincinnati Bengals hold of the Dolphins in Miami. Owen and Caroline break down the impressive defensive performance from Jordan Battle and explain why a change may need to be made at running back.

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OVERHAUL: Cincinnati Reds Must HIRE External Pitching Coach After Derek Johnson's Departure

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:36:25 GMT

Cincinnati Reds must break the cycle: Can an outside pitching coach spark the turnaround this team desperately needs? With pitching depth evaporating, command problems spiraling, and the Derek Johnson era officially over, the Reds are at a crossroads. Will Nick Krall’s search for a fresh perspective finally address the walk epidemic and revive their struggling rotation of Chase Burns, Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, Rhett Lowder, and Brandon Williamson?

Jeff and Steve analyze what went wrong in 2026, why internal options like Matt Tracy and Oscar Marin won’t cut it, and what questions an outside hire must answer to unlock the full potential of this young staff. They spotlight the urgent need for a bold minor league pitching coordinator to rescue a faltering prospect pipeline and insist that simply “outcoaching” roster issues isn’t an option. Can the Reds finally restore their pitching factory reputation—or will indecision doom another season?

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00:00 Derek Johnson Departure & Replacement
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Elly De La Cruz Already Said No

Foul Territory Network — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:55:47 GMT

In spring training of 2025, the Reds offered Elly De La Cruz a deal that would have made him the highest-paid player in franchise history.

He turned it down.

Joey Votto’s record was 10 years and $225 million in 2012. In 2026 dollars, that deal is about $328 million. He then had the best season of his career on a last-place team. .283/.365/.515, 30 home runs, 30 steals, 30 doubles.

He is the fourth Red to go 30-30, after Eric Davis, Barry Larkin, and Brandon Phillips. On October 1, Phil Castellini called him a once-in-a-lifetime talent and said any extension has to sit inside a total strategic plan.

Mason Estep of RedsDaily.com breaks down and explains the Reds situation with Elly in today's episode.

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Nick Krall Said It’s His Fault! (Chris Returns)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CHRIS HAS RETURNED!!!! After weeks of being in the Strait of Hormuz, he comes stateside to talk ball! We talk about the NLCS, ALCS and all things postseason baseball. We also talk about what Krall said about the bench depth, why it's all his fault and not Valaika's for the offensive woes. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the Spirit of Cincinnati!

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Late Night Reds - The 2026 Cincinnati Reds are STILL done

Riverfront Media LLC — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On this week's Late Night Reds, Seth Shaner and Ben Brown talk about the plight of the Cincinnati Reds as the postseason continues without them.

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The Reds Kept the Hitting Coach

Foul Territory Network — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:59:44 GMT

BREAKING: Chris Valaika is coming back as the Reds' hitting coach.

Assistant hitting coach Will Remillard is not.

The offense he is being asked to coach again was last in baseball in batting average and on-base percentage. The Reds hit .229 with a .305 on-base percentage, both last in the majors. They scored 666 runs, 27th in baseball, after scoring 716 and finishing 14th in 2025.

They were second in the National League in home runs and last in the National League in runs scored. Nick Krall said they added power, finished second in homers, and still need to get on base and make better contact.

Mason Estep of RedsDaily.com breaks down and explains the Reds hitting coach situation and the state of affairs for the Cincinnati Reds.

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