Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

Nick Krall has said that the Cincinnati Reds are not trading Jonathan India. This creates a good problem for David Bell and the Reds infield as it has a lot of depth with India. Who starts on the Reds infield against right-handed pitchers? Also, the Reds may be losing revenue from Bally Sports pulling the plug after 2024 but the worry isn't with the Reds alone. And the Reds signed utility infielder Erik Gonzalez, does that mean Jose Barrero's spot on the team is in jeopardy? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

As the Cincinnati Reds are at the Winter Meetings, rumors swirl and the Reds fanbase wonders: will the Reds trade for a starting pitcher? The Reds have been linked to Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow, and White Sox ace Dylan Cease. Why is Bieber the best option for the Reds? Also, at Redsfest the team awards were handed out. De ow agree that Alexis Diaz is the best pitcher? What about Jake Fraley as the team MVP? Who would we replace them with,,,, Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds should be busy signing free agents and making trades this week in Nashville at the Winter Meetings. The Winter Meetings are designed for aggressive teams, like the Reds are this offseason, to make moves and Nick Krall will work his magic. The Reds will make a trade and make a signing this week.Jeff tells you who the Reds will trade for and who Nick Krall will sign. Also, is what is the future of Redsfest? It seemed to be mysterious to some. Plus, Jeff gives you a pro tip on Redsfest so you can gameplay the next one. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds need a right-handed outfielder, would Jorge Soler be a good option? Or should the Reds focus on Teoscar Hernandez? If the Reds add an every day outfielder to the team, what happens to Jonathan India and Spencer Steer? What doe we make of the Reds winning the Selig award? This is a replay of the question and answer portion of December 1st's Aloha LIVE Friday episode. Join us most Fridays at 2 PM ET for Live Reds discussion on the Locked On Reds YouTube page! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have added two new pitchers in Nick Martinez and Emilio Pagan which means there will be some shakeup in the starting rotation and possibly in the Reds bullpen. Jeff and Steve will look at how the Reds pitching staff will change and will take your questions and comments on an Aloha Live Friday edition of the podcast. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Nick Martinez was signed by the Cincinnati Reds late Wednesday night to a two-year deal. The Reds pitching staff just got better as they add a Swiss Army knife to their arsenal. Martinez will do it all for the Reds. This free agent signing by Nick Krall confirms something we've been talking about and can give us a clue to the Reds next move on the Hot Stove. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds added Emilio Pagan to their bullpen on Wednesday. Pagan will bring depth to the Reds group that carried the team through last season. Nick Krall begins the offseason spending spree by improving the Reds bullpen, what is next for Cincy? Also, everyday outfielder or platoon outfielder? Which helps the Reds the most? Looking at Teoscar Hernande or Michael A. Taylor being options for the Reds. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly actively talking with the Cleveland Guardians about a possible Shane Bieber trade. Bieber, combined with the Tyler Glasnow rumors, show a clue into Nick Krall's plan for making the Reds pitching staff better this offseason. Also, does Trevor Bauer fit with Cincinnati? There's one key question to answer with that. And should the Reds pursue Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Shota Imanaga? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds were in on Sonny Gray before he chose the St Louis Cardinals, according to Mark Sheldon. This shows the Reds are serious about adding good starting pitching. This also shows that money is not an issue for the Reds in free agent negotiations.  Sheldon also reported the Reds have interest in Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays. We look at how Glasnow fits in Cincinnati. And how best should the Reds add a starting pitcher? Through a trade or through free agency? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have not made any big additions yet this offseason while the St Louis Cardinals have added their third starting pitcher in Sonny Gray. When is it time to panic that the Reds haven't done anything? It's not yet that time and Nick Krall has earned the trust necessary for patience. Also, Noelvi Marte proved the importance of Jonathan India over the weekend, the Reds brought back a few familiar faces on minor league deals, and Jeff makes a prediction for a big Reds move this offseason. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

What are you most thankful for as a Cincinnati Reds fan? Chad Dotson from The Riverfront Podcast joins Jeff and Steve in discussing what they are most thankful for with the Reds. Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Hunter Greene, Alexis Diaz, and company electrified the city this past year and brought Reds fans back. Plus, who is thankful for David Bell? Also, the Hall of Fame Ballot for this year should include a few new inductees. Joe Mauer's and Chase Utley's voting experience may be a clue as to how Joey Votto's Hall of Fame journey will look like in a few years. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds are in a very important offseason, but just how important is it? Chad Dotson from The Riverfront Podcast joins Jeff and Steve to discuss the importance of Nick Krall adding the right players to Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Andrew Abbott, Hunter Greene, and company to make the Reds a bonafide playoff contender. Chad agrees with Jeff that the Reds need starting pitching, but he believes the Reds need multiple starting pitchers. Also, who is most likely to take a step forward next year for the Reds? Cincinnati had a ton of young players and progression is the name of the game. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Two possible pitchers the Cincinnati Reds could have signed inked deals elsewhere on Monday. Lance Lynn is headed to the St Louis Cardinals and Reynaldo López is headed to the Atlanta Braves. Both pitchers signed for higher than the market expected. What will Nick Krall and the Reds do this offseason? Also, the Reds non-tendered Nick Senzel, Derek Law, and Reiver San Martin. That is actually a good sign for the Reds offseason. And Brandon Phillips makes his debut on the Hall of Fame ballot. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have a big offseason ahead and Jonathan India is the key to all of it. Will India be traded? We will know soon whether the Reds will make the deal. You will like the other bold prediction. Because Nick Krall has autonomy and the free agent pitcher market is crazy, the Reds will do something they've never done before. Also, the end of the Nick Senzel era carries some melancholy and a lesson, but not one you haven't heard before as a Reds fan. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds got a lot of contribution from rookies in 2023 like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Spencer Steer, and more. Will the Reds hit a sophomore slump next year? Also, what will the offseason look like if the Reds leave the bullpen as-is? Could the Reds trade for Juan Soto? Just how important is starting pitching for the Reds? There are those and more questions to answer on this bonus replay of the Q and A portion from Friday's Aloha Live edition of the podcast! Make sure to join Jeff and Steve each Friday afternoon for a live discussion of all things Cincinnati Reds. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds are actively discussing a Jonathan India with three or four teams, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Who might the three or four teams interested in India be? What could the Reds get in return for India? What is the ideal India trade? Also, today is the non-tender deadline, will the Reds non-tender anyone? Will this be the day they move on from Nick Senzel? On top of answers to those questions, we have answers to YOUR questions on this LIVE Aloha Friday edition of the podcast! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Andrew Abbott was a welcome surprise to a battered Cincinnati Reds starting rotation in 2023. Just hope good was Abbott for the Reds? Also, is Abbott the ace of the Reds pitching staff now? And the Reds added Rice Hinds, Jacob Hurtubise, and Christian Roa to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Which one is closest to making his major league debut? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Matt McLain immediately shifted the energy of the Cincinnati Reds after he was called up. McLain showed his leadership ability both on and off the field for the Reds and he deserves the next captain's "c" that the Reds give out. The question is, can McLain sustain the type of performance he had over a full season? We say yes. And Bryan Price is back in MLB. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds will have the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year in Noelvi Marte. They had three players get votes this year in Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, and Elly De La Cruz, but Marte will win the award next year. He hit well for the Reds in limited time this year and will translate that to better numbers next year. Looking at the NL Rookie of the Year finalists, there was a weird finish between Spencer Steer and James Outman. Also, could the Reds trade Nick Senzel today? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds got amazing contributions from Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Will Benson, TJ Friedl, and others. Spencer Steer was the quiet consistency for the Reds. Steer is a quiet leader in the clubhouse and a consistent producer on the box score. Steer really showed who he is as a player for the Reds in 2023. Looking at how 2024 may go for Steer you can expect much of the same. Also, the Reds are already rumored for three moves after the GM Meetings. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds need to upgrade their pitching, is Trevor Bauer the guy to target? Also, what role will Nick Senzel have for the Reds next year, if any? Who will we see first: Blake Dunn, Rice Hinds, Rhett Lowder, or Chase Petty? What other moves could the Reds make this offseason to improve the team? Jeff and Steve answer these questions, and more, on this Q&A portion of the replay of the Aloha Friday Live show. Don't miss the Live podcast every Friday in the offseason! Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds need to make some moves and improve the ball club this offseason. What move is most likely to happen for the Reds? Will they sign a big time starting pitcher? Or will they sign a big time free agent hitter? Will they add to the bullpen? Which move is most likely and which player could they most likely target? Don't miss Fridays as Jeff and Steve discuss this and take your questions and thoughts the next LIVE Aloha Friday edition of the podcast! Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Elly De La Cruz showed a key sign of a breakout toward the end of last season for the Cincinnati Reds. Elly broke onto the MLB scene with amazing performances for the Reds. De La Cruz hit for the cycle, he stole second, third, and home in a single at-bat. Elly hit the ball harder and threw the ball faster than any other player on the Reds. Elly is the most electric player on the team. In order for Elly to take his next big step for the Reds he must improve his plate discipline. But did Elly already show signs of that at the end of the season? Also, were the Reds slighted at the MLB Awards announcements? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jonathan India and the Cincinnati Reds are popular at the GM Meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona right now. Could Red Leader be traded soon by Nick Krall? The most recent rumors may actually be more illuminating for India to remain with the Reds through the offseason. Also, 16 players elected minor league free agency from the Reds included a few players who made impacts on the major league club last year. What does it mean for the Reds bullpen? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds will have a busy offseason for two big reasons. On today's podcast we look at the biggest reason why: the Reds have very little money committed to payroll. With the few guarantees they have, and large number of major league minimum contracts on the books, the Reds are just over $40 million and sit at 28th in payroll. The Reds had the biggest ticket sales increase and were one of the top-five in TV audience increase last year. They have money to spend. How best should the Reds spend their money? Should they go after a player like Teoscar Hernandez or should they go for Jordan Montgomery? The Reds should have enough money to work with that they can go get both players and then some. Also, Craig Counsell going to the Chicago Cubs means Derek Johnson could be a managerial candidate for the Milwaukee Brewers. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds declined the team option for Joey Votto. While this move by the Reds was unsurprising, the way they announced Votto's departure left a lot to be desired. Could the Reds have done more for Joey? Did the Reds do Votto dirty? Now the question is, what will happen with Joey Votto next? Will a contending team sign him to be an everyday player? Who takes his place for the Reds? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Nick Krall should be busy making moves for the Cincinnati Reds this offseason. The Reds need a starting pitcher, a couple of bullpen pitchers, and a right-handed platoon bat in the outfield. Krall needs to support the young Reds core. With those moves on the horizon, that means there may be some names of favorite players on the way out of the Reds. Will Joey Votto go elsewhere? Could Nick Senzel be let go? Also, what was the main reason the Reds missed the postseason? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have a rich history of legends that reinvented their respective positions as all time greats. Steven and guest host Tim Daniel discuss these greats as well as some Reds legends and a few fan favorites along the way. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Or you can text "I'm in" to (513) 597-0944 JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/STMcRDyMCt Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Cincinnati Reds saw a lot of good performances in 2023, but which ones were tricks and which were treats? Is Matt McLain almost a .300 hitter? Should the Reds just move on from Ben Lively after putting up a 5.58 ERA? Is Will Benson a .275 hitter? How good is Lucas Sims? We look at these performances and more. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have some of their future in the Arizona Fall League right now. Who could make an impact for the Reds in 2024? Where does Blake Dunn fit into this question? Dunn had a meteoric rise through the Reds system last year and has many wondering if he can make the Reds outfield in 2024. Who else will we see next season? Could Chase Petty or Rece Hinds play a role? Lindsay Crosby from Locked On MLB Prospects joins the show to discuss. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds bullpen was one of the biggest reasons they remained in the playoff race as long as they did, and one of the biggest reasons the Reds missed the playoffs when it collapsed. What goes into being a pitcher in the bullpen, though? Joining the show today is former San Diego Padres relief pitcher, and former Reds farm hand, Carlos Guevara. You will understand a little more the life of a relief pitcher. Through this understanding, you will understand how the Reds bullpen collapsed like it did. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds called up Andrew Abbott and Elly De La Cruz and saw an immediate boon. The future arrived for the Reds very quickly and showed just how bright it could be. What was the best development of the summer, though? Was it De La Cruz or Abbott? Or was it Matt McLain? Was it Will Benson? What about the unsung heroes like Jake Fraley for the Reds? The Ricky Karcher game was a memory that will forever be in the minds of Reds fans. And of course Joey Votto still bangs. Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds got out to a rough start to begin the 2023 season. Before Elly De La Cruz, before Andrew Abbott, and largely before Matt McLain, the Reds were just trying to keep their head above water, and that's what set them up to miss the postseason. There were some bright spots. TJ Friedl got out to a scorching hot start, Jonathan India did as well, and Spencer Steer get going in May. Then came Matt McLain and things changed. But did Nick Krall call up the kids because he knew it would help the team win, or because it was time to see what the Reds had and go from there? Join the Locked On Reds Insiders and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have a huge offseason ahead of them. Does Cincinnati being a baseball town aid in luring free agents? What can we expect from Joey Votto's offseason and will he be playing somewhere else? Will Hunter Greene take a step forward? What is Jonathan India's trade value? How will the Reds improve? zThis is a replay of the Q&A from the first Aloha LIVE Locked On Reds podcast. Make sure to join us every Friday afternoon for LIVE Reds discussion. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds re-signed Luke Maile on Thursday. Maile brings stability to the catcher room and was a decent player when called upon for the Reds in 2023. Nick Krall getting this move done shows how serious he is about making the Reds a playoff team for the upcoming season. Also, the Reds created many memories this season with Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, CES, Joey Votto, and more...but which was your favorite? We ask you that and answer your offseason questions on today's Aloha LIVE edition of Locked On Reds. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds bullpen was its strongest position group in 2023. To improve it for 2024, the Reds will need to add a few good arms to the group led by Alexis Diaz and Lucas Sims. Who else joins those two as players returning to the Reds bullpen? Also, there are a few relief pitchers the Reds must move on from, in one way or another, despite there being only one impending free agent in the group. And the Reds have one key thing to look for when bringing in new pitchers this offseason. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds had a few major "What IF?..." scenarios from 2023 that could have seen things end differently.  What if Joey Votto had been healthy all year long? Would there be all this drama with Votto's option? What if Nick Lodolo had been healthy? How would the starting rotation look? What if David Bell trusted Reds pitchers just a little bit more? Would the Reds bullpen have collapsed in September? We are the Reds watchers and we look at threads in time of how things could have been different for the 2023 Reds. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The the Cincinnati Reds biggest missed opportunity their inaction at the trade deadline? Jeff and Steve look at why the Reds missed a bigger opportunity that overshadows that. The Reds are losing Joey Votto, Buck Farmer, Harrison Bader, Curt Casali, and Luke Maile to free agency. What is the vale for the Reds free agents? Also, could Nick Senzel return to the Reds next year? Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Is TJ Friedl the Cincinnati Reds team MVP? Is it someone else? Jeff and Steve discuss but agree that the conversation means the Reds have a bright future. Also, where did Elly De La Cruz' debut rank in the favorite memories from Great American Ballpark in 2023? Where did Joey Votto fit in? And could the Reds go after Josh Hader in free agency? Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds MVP led the team in Wins Above Replacement and Win Probability Added...and yet he is not the player everyone is picking. The Reds best pitcher is obvious. The Reds best position group was the bullpen, and it wasn't close. The Reds best debut was Andrew Abbott, Jeff will tell you why he beat out Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz. And who had the best Viking home run celebration? Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds goal for 2024 is the playoffs, but are the core pitchers of Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott, Graham Ashcraft, Lucas Sims, and Alexis Diaz enough to lead them there? And even with them being the core of the Reds, guys like Greene, Abbott, Ashcraft, Sims, and Diaz still have more developing to do. Also, what can Nick Lodolo do to be a part of the Reds pitching core? What about Brandon Williamson? And are any bullpen pitchers for the Reds close to the core? Plus, there are two targets the Reds should have in free agency to bolster the bullpen. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Cincinnati Reds have a strong core for the future with guys like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Tyler Stephenson, TJ Friedl, and Spencer Steer. What makes these guys so important to the Reds? There are some players who are just on the outside of being core players for the Reds. What can those players do to be the core of the next great Cincinnati baseball team? Also, there is a holy grail free agent pitcher the Reds could sign this offseason. Join the Locked On Reds Subtext and text with Jeff! Follow this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonreds Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…