Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds' stellar pitching propelled them to postseason contention in 2025. Jeff Carr breaks down the remarkable performance of the starting rotation, featuring Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Andrew Abbott. Discover how the Reds' pitching philosophy, emphasizing fly balls and limiting hard contact, contradicts traditional wisdom but yields impressive results. Carr explores potential trade scenarios, including the possib...

The Locked on MLB Squad dissects the thrilling Wild Card round, spotlighting Cam Schlittler's dominant performance and the New York Yankees' unexpected success. They analyze crucial pitching decisions, debating the merits of modern bullpen management versus traditional strategies. They offer predictions for the Divisional Series, focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies-Los Angeles Dodgers and Yankees-Toronto Blue Jays matchups.

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The Cincinnati Reds' Wild Card elimination sparks intense debate on Locked On Reds. Jeff Carr and Steve Offenbaker dissect the pitching collapse against the Dodgers, questioning Terry Francona's decisions. They analyze Sal Stewart's promising playoff performance and Hunter Greene's limited role. Looking ahead, the hosts explore offseason priorities, including power hitting additions and defensive improvements. Will Nick Krall addre...

The Cincinnati Reds’ 2025 season came to an end with a tough loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as they fell after giving up eight unanswered runs. Cincinnati jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but a series of costly mistakes opened the door for the defending champions to take control. Despite flashes of resilience, the Reds couldn’t recover and saw their postseason hopes dashed once again. Still, the young roster showed significant gr...

The Cincinnati Reds dropped Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, falling 10-5 at Dodger Stadium. Cincinnati looked overmatched for much of the night against the defending champions, who built a commanding lead early. The Reds did show some late fight, stringing together quality at-bats in the eighth inning to push across three runs against the Dodgers bullpen, but the deficit was too great to overcome. Now ...

The Cincinnati Reds face a crucial Wild Card showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott lead the Reds' pitching staff against the Dodgers' star-studded lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Jeff Carr and Harry Ruiz, hosts of Locked On Reds and Locked On Dodgers respectively, break down team strengths, bullpen concerns, and lineup challenges. Will the Reds' young talent ove...

The Cincinnati Reds' take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Wild Card Series beginning tonight. Hunter Greene gives the Reds a shot to beat the Dodgers. Greene's dominance is due to his improved command and he will draw on his previous experience pitching at Dodger Stadium to bring him plenty of confidence against Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. The optimal lineup against Blake Snell is debated, with particular...

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the final Wild Card spot in the NL after the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon. The Reds have made the playoffs for the first time in a full season since 2013. Elly De La Cruz, Noevli Marte, and company now face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Wild Card, but more on that tomorrow! Let's celebrate the Reds making it to the playoffs!

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The Cincinnati Reds are officially headed to the 2025 MLB Playoffs, clinching a Wild Card spot after taking two of three games in Milwaukee and getting help from the Miami Marlins, who beat the New York Mets. Cincinnati’s late-season surge proved enough to punch their ticket to October baseball after a tense final weekend. The Reds will now turn their focus to Los Angeles, where they’ll face the powerhouse Dodgers in Game 1 of the ...

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Saturday night in Milwaukee, lowering their magic number to just one. Cincinnati erupted for six runs in the third inning and never surrendered the lead despite a push from the Brewers. Sal Stewart provided the knockout punch with a home run in the sixth inning to extend the Reds’ cushion. With the victory, the Reds are now one win away from clinching a playoff berth, making...

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a crucial 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night at American Window Field. With the victory and the New York Mets’ loss to the Miami Marlins, the Reds now control their own destiny for the final NL Wildcard spot. Gavin Lux sparked the offense with two hits and two runs scored, while Connor Phillips delivered an electric 1.1 innings of relief with three strikeouts. The Reds are now just one win...

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to keep pace with the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card Race. Noelvi Marte made the best catch Reds fans have seen in a very long time to help the Reds avoid the sweep. Now the Reds face the Brewers who have absolutely owned them in recent years. his Reds season has been dramatic and has produced some memories with the team in a playoff push but some fans are really feeling the stress...

GUARDIANS SURGE, TIGERS COLLAPSE: MLB PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP

Cleveland Guardians stun Detroit Tigers with late-season comeback. Can they clinch a playoff spot in the final weekend? Jeff Carr and Justin Lada break down the Guardians' impressive turnaround, highlighting key players and strategic moves. The discussion covers the Tigers' epic collapse, vulnerable teams heading into October, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen concerns. ...

The Cincinnati Reds closed out their home slate in style Thursday afternoon, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates in dramatic fashion. Noelvi Marte stole the show in the ninth inning with a highlight-reel catch, robbing Bryan Reynolds of what would have been the game-tying home run, while also driving in one of the Reds’ two runs earlier in the fifth. Nick Lodolo was dominant, striking out 12 over 6 1/3 shutout innings before exiting wit...

The Cincinnati Reds fell 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park, further dimming their postseason hopes. Pirates ace Paul Skenes stifled the Reds for six shutout innings before the Pirates bullpen faltered, allowing Cincinnati to claw back. However, the Reds’ own bullpen issues proved costly as Pittsburgh pushed across the winning run late. Cincinnati will now try to avoid the ...

The Cincinnati Reds' playoff push intensifies as they face crucial games against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Elly De La Cruz's resurgence (.368/.527/.737 over the last week) sparks debate about moving him up in the batting order. Jeff Carr and Steve Offenbaker analyze Hunter Greene's pivotal start, emphasizing his strong career numbers against Pittsburgh. The hosts dissect Paul Skenes' dominance over Cincinnati and strategize ways to d...

The Cincinnati Reds fell 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. Brady Singer struggled mightily in the second inning, surrendering all four Pittsburgh runs in what proved to be the difference. Elly De La Cruz did his best to spark the Reds’ offense, blasting a two-run homer and reaching base four times, but the rest of the lineup couldn’t break through. With their Wild Card hopes still hanging i...

The Cincinnati Reds face a crucial series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with playoff hopes hanging in the balance. FanGraphs predictions spark debate as hosts Steven Offenbaker and Jeff Carr analyze the Reds' chances, highlighting tiebreakers against key competitors. Brady Singer's recent dominance takes center stage, boasting a 2.15 ERA in his last 10 starts. The hosts compare Singer favorably to Pirates' Johan Oviedo, returning...