Chatterbox Reds: Cincinnati Reds Daily Game Recaps
Chatterbox Reds is your home for daily Cincinnati Reds content throughout the baseball season. Hosts Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby will bring you new episodes the morning after every spring training and regular season game to keep you in the loop about all things Cincinnati Reds baseball.
Episodes
Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down the latest buzz surrounding the Cincinnati Reds' continued pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber. They dive into how serious the Reds’ interest really is, what a potential contract could look like, and which teams pose the biggest competition. Plus, plenty more insight and reaction to a pivotal storyline in the Reds’ offseason.
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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin dive deep into the St. Louis Cardinals' decision to trade Sonny Gray and what it could mean for the franchise’s future. Are the Cardinals heading toward a full-scale rebuild, or is this just the first move in a larger reshaping of their roster? The guys break it all down with context, insight, and data.
They also take a comprehensive look at every NL Central team — Brewers, Cubs, Pirates, and Cardinals ...
In this episode, Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin analyze Ken Rosenthal’s latest report on the Cincinnati Reds’ 2026 outlook, including the lack of set starters and what that means for the team’s long-term plans. They wrap up the show by ranking their Top 10 Reds position players for 2026 — with plenty of debate and surprises along the way.
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Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the Cincinnati Reds’ key offseason decisions as the team retains rights to Spencer Steer, Gavin Lux, Will Benson, Graham Ashcraft, TJ Friedl, Nick Lodolo, Matt McLain, Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson, Tony Santillan, and Brandon Williamson. They dive into what each player’s arbitration case could mean for the Reds’ payroll and roster strategy.
Nick also provides historical context on the Reds’...
Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down a major revelation from the Reds Hot Stove League Show, where President Nick Krall confirmed that Elly De La Cruz played through a partially torn quad. The guys dive into who’s at fault, what it means for the Reds moving forward, and how the organization handles its young stars.
They also react to Kyle Schwarber’s latest comments during his visit to hometown Middletown, make their pitch for wh...
Nick Kirby and Bryce Spalding break down the Cincinnati Reds’ latest roster moves, including the three players added to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft protection deadline. They take an in-depth look at each addition, assess the players the Reds now risk losing, and discuss what these decisions signal about the organization’s long-term plans.
The guys also dive into the Arizona Fall League and the rapid rise of top pros...
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down all the latest Cincinnati Reds news and rumors. The guys start with the Reds claiming catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers — giving background on Rortvedt’s career, strengths behind the plate, and what his role could look like for Cincinnati in 2026. They also discuss what the move might mean for Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino, and whether one of them could be on t...
Cincinnati Reds beat writer for MLB.com, Mark Sheldon, joins The Stone Shields Show for an in-depth conversation about all the latest Reds offseason storylines.
Mark shares his thoughts on the Hunter Greene trade rumors and whether the Reds should even consider moving their young ace. He discusses the team’s chances of signing Kyle Schwarber and highlights three potential free agent outfielders who could be a fit in Cincinnati.
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Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down all the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news and rumors. They react to reports that the Reds may have just $15–$20 million to spend this winter and discuss what that could mean for roster moves and free-agent signings. The guys talk about Spencer Steer’s potential move back to the outfield or second base, the Reds’ loss of a pitching coach, and Terry Francona finishing runner-up to Pat Murphy fo...
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down all the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news. The guys discuss the Reds claiming RHP Roddery Muñoz, adding Jose Franco to the 40-man roster, and losing LHP Reiver Sanmartín to the San Francisco Giants. They also cover several players reinstated from the injured list, including Julian Aguiar, Tyler Callihan, Rhett Lowder, Carson Spiers, and Brandon Williamson.
Nick and Craig react to manager ...
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the latest Cincinnati Reds offseason news, starting with the team declining contract options on Austin Hays, Scott Barlow, and Brent Suter — and explaining the reasoning behind each move. The guys also discuss the Reds being listed as the betting favorite to sign Kyle Schwarber, what that could mean for the roster, and how it fits into the front office’s offseason strategy.
Plus, they go thro...
Nick Kirby gives his instant reaction to the Cincinnati Reds signing right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson, formerly of the Chicago Cubs. Nick breaks down the details of Thompson’s deal, reviews his career to date, and analyzes his pitch mix — highlighting what Reds fans should like about him, what raises concerns, and how he might fit into the team’s plans. He also covers the latest news from around the NL Central and Major League ...
Nick Kirby and Mike Hart dive into all the latest Cincinnati Reds news and rumors. They break down Ryan Vilade’s trade to the Tampa Bay Rays and debate whether the move could backfire on the Reds. The guys also cover the Reds’ coaching staff changes — Willie Harris taking over as third base coach, Brad Mills retiring, and Bill Haselman joining the staff as catching coach.
They discuss Ke’Bryan Hayes winning the Gold Glove, what tha...
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the latest Cincinnati Reds roster moves and what they mean for the offseason ahead. They discuss Santiago Espinal being optioned and removed from the 40-man roster — a move that likely signals the end of his time in Cincinnati. The guys look back on Espinal’s two seasons with the Reds, Terry Francona’s use of him, and the highlights of his tenure.
They also dive into Ian Gibaut electing free ...
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin dive deep into the Cincinnati Reds’ offseason trade possibilities, breaking down the top four players the team should consider moving to reshape the roster for the future. They take a detailed look at each player’s current contract status, market value, and potential trade return, analyzing how each deal could impact both the short- and long-term direction of the franchise.
The guys also discuss the Red...
Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down 41 potential MLB trade candidates this offseason and evaluate each player’s possible fit or lack of fit with the Cincinnati Reds. From superstar trade targets to under-the-radar options, Nick and Mike analyze which players could realistically help the Reds in 2025 and beyond.
Players discussed include Adley Rutschman, Ryan Jeffers, Yandy Díaz, Ryan Mountcastle, Jeff McNeil, Jazz Chisholm, Bran...
Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin grade and review Terry Francona’s first season as Cincinnati Reds manager, breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2025 Cincinnati Reds season. They discuss what went right, what went wrong, and what Francona and the Reds need to improve heading into the 2026 MLB season. Plus, updates on Cincinnati Reds prospects — including Cam Collier, Rhett Lowder, Alfredo Duno, and more — from the Ari...
Nick Kirby gives five reasons why Elly De La Cruz should remain the Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop in 2026 — and why the team is making the right decision by keeping him there instead of moving him to the outfield. Nick also breaks down the latest Reds news, including Ke’Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer being named Gold Glove finalists, third base coach JR House leaving for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Jorge’s debut in the Dominican W...
Nick Kirby and Mike Hart dive into the Cincinnati Reds’ potential free agent position player targets. They each share their “dream” signing, a realistic option the Reds could actually land, and a bargain-bin sleeper worth considering. Plus, they make their predictions on which position player the Reds are most likely to sign this offseason.
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Nick Kirby dives into the recent discussion sparked by Reds beat writer Mark Sheldon about whether Cincinnati should consider trading All-Star pitcher Hunter Greene this offseason. Nick breaks down Greene’s contract, injury history, and overall value to explore one big question — would moving Greene for a proven bat actually make sense for the Reds?
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