The Cincinnati Reds are off to their best start since 2013 but coming off a 2-4 road trip has dampened spirits a bit. The Reds have succeeded largely because of their pitching, which is not something we'd thought we would say. Is the lineup going to be a problem for the Reds all year or is there another explantation?   Who is the biggest contributor to the Reds early success? And who is holding them back the most? Also, what can we expect from this series with the Baltimore Orioles and we take your questions and comments on this live edition of the podcast!   Follow & Subscribe o ..read more

The Cincinnati Reds won the first game, but ultimately dropped two out of three to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Jurickson Profar was on another level as the Padres out-manned the shorthanded Cincinnati Reds. Fernando Tatis didn't quite get going in this series but Elly De La Cruz is very similar to the way early career Tatis played. Looking ahead, the Padres are one of the most confusing teams in baseball while the Reds are one of the most exciting and intriguing.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOReds?sid=YouTube   Locked On MLB Lea ..read more

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night in a frustrating way. Jeff and Steve discuss what it means for Nick Martinez and if it's time to look elsewhere when the Reds need a spot start. Is someone like Connor Phillips or Carson Spiers a better option to call up from Triple-A Louisville next time?   Also, the Reds are playing shorthanded with Tyler Stephenson, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Jake Fraley all sitting on the bench and not getting into the game. Why do the Reds do this and are they tipping their hand as to how they feel about their own depth, at the ..read more

Nick Lodolo allowed a leadoff home run and nothing else as the Cincinnati Reds lefty dominated the San Diego Padres lineup. Lodolo having two pitches that baffled hitters really showed his potential to be the Reds ace. Did a tweet from Jeff have something to do with Lodolo's success (probably not).   The lineup was clutch, starting with two hits from Jeimer Candelario and a homer from Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz officially entered into the record books as the only guy to ever have the month that he is having. And Fernando Cruz is better than Alexis Diaz right now, but does that mean there ..read more

The Cincinnati Reds may have lost the series to the Texas Rangers, but Hunter Greene's stellar performance and Jonathan India's hot bat were huge developments for the Reds. With Greene and India rolling ,the Reds will be better equipped to face the gauntlet ahead.   Also, one of the guys is worried about Jeimer Candelario, and one isn't sure. And will one-run games become a sticking point for the Reds?   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/Lo ..read more

The Cincinnati Reds split with the Philadelphia Phillies in the last four games at Great American Ballpark. Plenty of heroes emerged like Elly De La Cruz, Santiago Espinal, and Fernando Cruz as the Reds begin their gauntlet of the season.   The next four weeks for the Reds will be playoff team after playoff team that they face, including the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers this weekend. The pitching matchups for the Reds and Rangers presents an opportunity for the Reds at Globe Life Field. And Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Will Benson are primed to break out.   Follo ..read more

The Cincinnati Reds lineup beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. The Reds had gotten next to nothing from Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Santiago Espinal so far this season but they broke out in this win. Elly De La Cruz added in another homer and another stolen base as he was happy to have some help in the Reds run-scoring effort.   Andrew Abbott didn't have his best stuff and David Bell made a beautiful choice to go to his bullpen early as that decision also was a big factor in the Reds win.   Nick Lodolo is the biggest reason to be optimistic about this Reds rotation.   ..read more

Hunter Greene took somewhat of a step forward for the Cincinnati Reds on Monday even though they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. Greene's performance can be looked at in two different ways as the Reds did not win, but Greene went seven innings. Should Greene go to the bullpen?   Also, the Reds lineup was shut down by Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez. There lineup included Stuart Fairchild leading off, which led to Jeff saying it's weird that Elly De La Cruz is Lowe in the lineup than Fairchild. That has led to Fairchild joining an elite group, based on the reaction of some.   Follow ..read more

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Elly De La Cruz was instrumental in the Cincinnati Reds sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. De La Cruz is taking the next step as his pitch recognition and plate discipline are surging forward and the Reds lineup benefits tremendously because of it. De La Cruz showed last week why he could be the next Reds player to win a MVP award.   Also, the Reds bullpen was October good this past weekend. TJ Friedl may actually be ahead of schedule and Hunter Greene is on the mound tonight and Jeff has a stat about Greene that his detractors will dislike.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast plat ..read more