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Craig and Cory discuss the big win for the Reds. They covered the Reds offensive explosion for a 10-2 win over the New York Yankees powered by Sal Stewart's 6 RBI, Edwin Arroyo's four-hit day, a big offensive breakout, and another strong performance from Andrew Abbott. Craig then covers the minors and Sunday's series finale with the Yankees. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/chatterbox-sports Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX -----------------------------------
Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby recap another series loss for the Cincinnati Reds and discuss the overall state of the team, including what the Reds should do with the trade deadline now just six weeks away. They break down strong performances from Andrew Abbott and Noelvi Marte, the Reds signing Sam Haggerty to a minor league deal, and other key storylines from the weekend. Plus, Nick recaps all the action across the Reds farm system, including two affiliates battling for playoff spots with just a few games left in the first half, and previews the Reds' upcoming series against the New York Mets. Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eLMAYNnSHA OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/cha... Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Craig Sandlin and Austin Layton enjoy a WINNING edition of Chatterbox Reds! The guys discuss Spencer Steer's hot streak, Benson's 9th inning home run, and Blake Dunn's walk off single. They also discuss another quality start from Andrew Abbott and 4 scoreless innings from the bullpen. Craig then looks down on the farm before looking ahead to Wednesday's series finale with the Royals. Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Ku-wqnvFgHs OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/cha... Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler are back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed for a stacked Tuesday edition of Cash That Ticket, opening the show with a clean Monday sweep before diving into what may have been the single most active day in NFL offseason history. The guys run the numbers first: May closed at 17-16-2 and down 1.77 units, a modest dip by the pod's own high standards, but the cumulative record now sits at 96-68-2 and plus 21.77 units since launch, with three-star plays running at an 8-2 clip, and Monday's sweep only added to the momentum heading into June. From there, the conversation shifts to the Myles Garrett trade, with Cleveland sending the two-time Defensive Player of the Year and all-time single-season sack record holder to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2029 third-round pick. Munaf walks through a full market breakdown, noting the Rams moved to 6-to-1 favorites at DraftKings, with their NFC odds shifting from plus-390 to plus-310 and their NFC West line dropping from plus-140 to plus-105. Dave offers the more measured take, calling it a fair deal for both franchises while pointing to the AFC North adjustment as the more actionable angle for bettors, since the Rams were already favorites and the division rivals who no longer face Garrett every year are the ones who quietly got better. The second trade brings AJ Brown from Philadelphia to New England in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, reuniting Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel after a well-documented split from the Eagles, and giving Drake Maye a legitimate downfield threat in New England. Dave, a Patriots fan, acknowledges the upgrade while tempering Super Bowl expectations given a difficult 2026 schedule. The main event of the episode is the full NBA Finals series preview ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 tip in San Antonio, where the Spurs enter as minus-205 favorites but the Knicks arrive on an 11-game winning streak with eight days of rest and a road record in the playoffs that no team has matched, six wins all by double digits. Dave goes Knicks in Game 1 at plus four and a half, highlighting the rest edge and wondering aloud whether the Spurs left their best collective effort in the OKC series, while also crediting the Towns-Wembanyama matchup as a more complicated problem for San Antonio than the Holmgren dynamic in the conference finals. Munaf takes the Knicks to win the series outright at plus-170, citing the collective offense, the defensive versatility of players like Anunoby, Bridges, and Hart, and a road dominance that has been consistent and convincing. Both hosts flag OG Anunoby at 40-to-1 and Towns at 20-to-1 for Finals MVP as market signals that the Knicks are being underpriced. The back half of the show covers the full Tuesday MLB card, with looks at Tigers-Rays, Padres-Phillies, Orioles-Red Sox, Guardians-Yankees, Blue Jays-Braves, Giants-Brewers, and Rangers-Cardinals, plus quick angles on the Dodgers-Diamondbacks, Royals-Reds, and Rockies-Angels. Best bets to close: Dave plays the Cubs team total over three and a half with Jameson Taillon facing Athletics rookie Gage Jump in just his second career start, Munaf backs the Giants-Brewers under four in the first five innings with Trevor McDonald and Kyle Harrison both lined up to pitch efficiently after Monday's 16-run blowout, and Dave adds the Royals as a live plus-105 underdog against Andrew Abbott and the Reds as a sharp bonus look. Use promo code NERD50 at pregame.com to get $50 off the Sports Nerd All Access to All-Star Break package and lock in every pick in every sport through mid-July for just $199. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap a frustrating night for the Cincinnati Reds as they miss out on a sweep and settle for a series win against the New York Mets. They break down the Reds' offensive struggles, the missed opportunities, and the lineup's recent lack of production. They also discuss Andrew Abbott's outing, a strong Reds debut from Caleb Ferguson, and a rough appearance from Zack Maxwell. Plus, they debate several questionable managerial decisions by Terry Francona, recap all the action from the Reds minor league system, and preview the Reds' upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves. Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uv6MynXvUA Chatterbox Reds is BACK at Smoke Justis NEXT TUESDAY, June 2nd with a LIVE show at 5:00 PM! Come hang out, talk Reds baseball, and enjoy the best smoked meats and bourbon around before the Reds take on the Royals! OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/pages/cha... Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Paul Williamson breaks down some buy-low (Nolan McLean) and sell-high arms (Andrew Abbott) for fantasy baseball managers. This includes a list of sell-highs in head-to-head leagues. These are arms that might see their workloads limited down the stretch for various reasons (Chase Burns). On top of that he breaks down some key news and happenings across MLB, including the fantasy impact of the Astros no-hitter (is it time to by Tatsuya Imai?). Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Griffin Warner talks betting for Wednesday. Griffin Warner returns with a loaded May 20 betting card on What I Bet, opening with the Europa League final between SC Freiburg and Aston Villa before moving through the NHL playoffs and a deep Major League Baseball slate. The soccer breakdown focuses on why a neutral site final in Istanbul could play tighter than the market expects, with SC Freiburg carrying underdog value and Aston Villa entering as the more talented favorite. Griffin explains why finals are often less about style and more about survival, clean sheets and avoiding the one mistake that decides a trophy. That points him toward the under two and a quarter, with Freiburg plus three quarters also drawing interest because a low scoring match naturally improves the underdog case. The show then shifts to the NHL, where the Vegas Golden Knights visit the Colorado Avalanche as a sizable road underdog. Colorado is respected as the stronger team, but Griffin sees a path for Vegas if the Golden Knights can slow the game down, defend with discipline and stay out of the penalty box. The market has moved toward the over, but Griffin leans the other way and would be especially interested in an under six and a half if it appears. From there, the episode moves into baseball, where Griffin works through the full MLB board. He leans Phillies behind Aaron Nola against Andrew Abbott and the Reds, understands the Twins price with Joe Ryan against Mike Burrows and a thin Astros lineup, sees runs and possible Rockies underdog value at Coors Field with Jack Leiter facing Kyle Freeland, and likes the Diamondbacks and over angle with Merrill Kelly against Tyler Mahle. He finds the White Sox interesting as a road underdog against the Mariners, especially with Seattle struggling at the plate and Cal Raleigh on the injured list. The most important baseball handicap comes in Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins, where Chris Sale is a large road favorite against Jackson Junk. Griffin does not want to lay the big price with Atlanta, but he respects Sale, gives Junk more credit than the market may and does not trust Miami to produce much offense. That makes under seven and a half the cleanest betting angle and ultimately the official What I Bet best bet. Other MLB thoughts include Washington as a home underdog against the Mets, caution on Toronto against the Yankees because of the Blue Jays bullpen, a Cubs lean against Milwaukee at a cheap price, Boston value with Connelly Early against Michael Wacha and the Royals, St. Louis behind Michael McGreevey against Pittsburgh, an over look in Dodgers vs Padres with Shohei Ohtani involved, and the Angels as an underdog against the Athletics with Aaron Civale facing Jack Kochanowicz. The episode closes with the promo code ERA20 for 20 percent off anything at pregame.com through May 31, then lands on Braves Marlins under seven and a half as the best bet for Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lance talks with Nuxhall Miracle League executive director Tyler Bradshaw about Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott's visit to the organization.
Lance talks with Nuxhall Miracle League executive director Tyler Bradshaw about Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott's visit to the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lance talks with Nuxhall Miracle League executive director Tyler Bradshaw about Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott's visit to the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap the Cincinnati Reds game on Sunday.
The Reds bounce back with a series win over the Astros behind two great starts from Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott. Plus, Terry Francona should listen to fans like Mo and it's NFL schedule release week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reds bounce back with a series win over the Astros behind two great starts from Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott. Plus, Terry Francona should listen to fans like Mo and it's NFL schedule release week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Astros at Reds 1:40 PM ET—Peter Lambert will start for Houston. Lambert started four games producing an ERA of 2.42 with WHIP of 1.16. The right hander strikes out 24.7% with 11.8% walks. Ground balls sit at 44.6% with no homers allowed. Andrew Abbott gets the start for Cincinnati. Abbott in eight starts deals with an ERA of 5.13 with WHIP of 1.64. The left hander fans 15.4% with 10.4% walks. Ground balls are 44.4% with 1.12 home runs per nine innings.
Trace Fowler and Craig Sandlin share their heartbreak after another Cincinnati Reds walk-off loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. They dive into the lack of offensive production, Andrew Abbott's solid start, and what to do with Matt McLain. Craig also provides an update on the Reds minor leagues and looks ahead to the Reds vs Cubs rematch on Wednesday.
This week on the pod, the Boys return from a pilgrimage to Pittsburgh to tell tale of the sweep at the hands of the dirty Pirates. Jake couldn't join but Chris and Billy have all the details. They also talk about the consecutive walk record, how great PNC Park is, Andrew Abbott's possible mechanics flaw and what they need to do to bounce back in Chicago. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the Spirit of Cincinnati!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down the Cincinnati Reds victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, diving into all the key storylines from the game. They discuss Nate Lowe's scorching start to the season, a much-needed breakout performance from TJ Friedl, and another steady outing from Andrew Abbott. The guys also take a closer look at the Reds' bullpen and evolving closer situation following another tough appearance from Emilio Pagán. Plus, Nick recaps all the latest action across the Reds' minor league system and preview the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8aAKgk3tsw OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returns for Episode 33 of What I Bet with a full Thursday betting card breakdown across Major League Baseball and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The show opens with a quick look back at a winning Chicago Cubs underdog pick before moving into a busy MLB slate led by Detroit at Atlanta, where Framber Valdez as a plus money underdog against Bryce Elder immediately catches Griffin's attention. The Braves have been dangerous offensively, with Ronald Acuña Jr. heating up and the bullpen holding together better than expected after Raisel Iglesias went on the injured list, but Detroit's matchup still creates value because Griffin likes backing Framber Valdez in underdog roles. From there, the card shifts to St. Louis at Pittsburgh, where Hunter Dobbins faces Paul Skenes and the under becomes the main question if Dobbins can do enough to support the low total. Houston at Baltimore brings Peter Lambert against Chris Bassitt, and Griffin points to Bassitt's struggles, Houston's strong hitting, and the Astros' pitching problems as reasons over nine could be live. Colorado at Cincinnati gives Andrew Abbott another important test against the Rockies, with Griffin noting that Cincinnati has not yet played in the kind of heat that can punish a fly ball pitcher. Washington at the New York Mets becomes a run line discussion, as Griffin is not eager to lay a big price with the Mets and instead finds Washington plus one and a half runs more interesting with Miles Mikolas facing Freddy Peralta. The strongest MLB position comes in Arizona at Milwaukee, where Michael Soroka faces Brandon Woodruff. Griffin likes the Brewers at minus 120, pointing to Woodruff's improved control, Soroka's durability concerns, and Arizona's early body clock spot. Kansas City against the Athletics in Sacramento brings interest in both the Royals and under nine and a half, with Griffin pushing back on the idea that the park should already be priced like peak summer conditions. Toronto at Minnesota closes the baseball portion, with Kevin Gausman against Bailey Ober and the under drawing some attention despite concerns about Minnesota's bullpen. The NHL playoff section begins with Dallas at Minnesota, where Griffin has a live viewing perspective after attending multiple games in the Stars and Wild series. He believes Minnesota has looked like the better team overall and is more drawn to the total than the Dallas side. Edmonton at Anaheim closes the betting breakdown, with the Oilers trying to stay alive and the Ducks holding a 3 to 2 series lead. Griffin expects strong Edmonton fan support in Anaheim, questions whether Connor McDavid is fully healthy, and says Anaheim plus money is tempting after a competitive series. The episode finishes with a Pregame promo code and the official What I Bet best bet, Milwaukee Brewers minus 120 behind Brandon Woodruff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Reds take another series, Andrew Abbott pitched more like, well, Andrew Abbott, Myles Murphy's fifth year option was declined, and Joe Burrow still isn't working out with his teammates. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reds take another series, Andrew Abbott pitched more like, well, Andrew Abbott, Myles Murphy's fifth year option was declined, and Joe Burrow still isn't working out with his teammates. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez headlined today's studs, while Walker Buehler and Chad Patrick struggled on the mound. Joe Bond runs through today's Drop candidates, including Jordan Romano, Marcus Semien, and Andrew Abbott, plus a look at who might be on the chopping block soon. Joe also has a FanDuel Bet of the Day on Christopher Sanchez to hit 7+ strikeouts at +108 against San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nick Kirby and Austin Layton break down a wild, come-from-behind win for the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. They dive into Nate Lowe's monster performance and what it could mean moving forward, Matt McLain's breakout showing, and ongoing concerns with Andrew Abbott. Plus, the latest on Eugenio Suárez landing on the IL, a full recap of the Reds' minor league action, and a preview of Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Tigers. Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lv_lZIr_FM&t=1023s OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Detroit Tigers vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Tigers at Reds 6:40 PM ET— Framber Valdez will start for Detroit. Valdez in five starts carries an ERA of 3.30 with WHIP of 1.20. The left hander fans 15.7% with 7.1% walks. Ground balls served at 53.6% with limited home run damage. Andrew Abbott makes the start for Cincinnati. Abbott has five starts with an ERA of 5.84 with WHIP of 1.74. The left hander strikes out 13.2% with 9.6% walks. Grounders are 47.1% with 0.73 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.31.
Craig Sandlin and Nick Niehaus break down a thrilling come from behind win for the Reds over the Twins, 5-4. They discuss the games unlikely heroes: Kyle Nicolas, Dane Myers, and Spencer Steer. Plus, they praise the Reds bullpen and the top-to-bottom offensive support on the day before dissecting a disappointing Andrew Abbott start. Craig then gives updates on the Reds Farm System and looks ahead to Sunday's series finale.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Twins 2:10PM ET— Andrew Abbott gets the start for Cincinnati. Abbott in four starts delivers an ERA of 5.85 with WHIP of 1.70. The left hander strikes out 13.3% with 8.9% walks. Ground ball rate of 50.7% with 0.90 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.46. Taj Bradley gets the start for Minnesota. Bradley has four starts delivering an ERA of 1.25 with WHIP of 1.25. The right hander has an elite 31.2% K rate with 8.6% walks. Grounders are 35.2% with no homers allowed.
LA Angels vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Angels at Reds 1:40PM ET— Jose Soriano will start for LAA. Soriano has three starts posting an ERA of 0.45 with WHIP of 0.65. The right hander fans 29.6% with 8.5% walks. Ground balls were 65.1% with limited home run damage. Andrew Abbott makes the start for Cincinnati. Abbott in three starts deals an ERA of 3.18 with WHIP of 1.41. The left hander strikes out 15.3% with 8.3% walks. Grounders sat at 57.4% with 0.53 home runs per nine innings.
Griffin Warner talks betting for Wednesday. Griffin Warner, the Realness of Pregame.com, returns for the April 1 episode of What I Bet riding a 5-2-1 run over his last eight plays and targeting a sixth win with a best bet built around one of the strongest pitching matchups on the board. The episode covers the opening day of the Crown college basketball tournament in Las Vegas, starting with a deep dive into Oklahoma's rapidly inflating line against Colorado, where a move from minus 6 to minus 9.5 triggers genuine curiosity about the Buffaloes without quite enough roster clarity to commit. Baylor and Minnesota follow in the late game, where Griffin makes the case that minus 4 is cheap for Scott Drew's program given how competitive the Bears were all season despite historic injury attrition, while Minnesota's road limitations and talent drain make them difficult to trust on a neutral floor. The bulk of the episode belongs to major league baseball, where Griffin works through all 12 games on a packed Wednesday slate. In Atlanta, Chris Sale and Luis Severino frame a matchup where the under 8 and the Athletics run line both draw interest, while Oakland's strikeout vulnerability against ace-level pitching provides the clearest structural lean. The most committed play of the card comes in Cincinnati, where Griffin fades Paul Skenes at minus 154 and backs Andrew Abbott at plus 139, citing Skenes' worst big-league start in his previous outing, O'Neil Cruz's likely absence against a left-hander, and a recurring market inefficiency where Pittsburgh gets more love than their roster deserves. Griffin also identifies Tampa Bay at plus 120 in Milwaukee as a legitimate lean, likes the Kansas City Royals as underdogs against a Minnesota rotation being carefully managed toward a trade deadline, and acknowledges Gavin Williams in Los Angeles as a pitcher still worth backing despite recent rough luck against the Dodgers' power lineup. Before the best bet, Griffin rolls out the Pregame.com promo code HOMERUN20, good for 20 percent off everything on the site including full MLB season all-access packages through the World Series, the largest discount he has offered in his seven-year tenure with Pregame.com. The episode closes with the best bet locked in on the New York Yankees versus Seattle Mariners, under 7, with Cam Schlittler opposing George Kirby in Seattle. Griffin reinforces the setup with a reference to Monday's low-scoring result in the same series, credits Kirby as the defining factor in the pitching matchup, and offers a first-five under as an optional half-unit side play for listeners who want an extra layer of protection against extra innings. Use promo code HOMERUN20 at Pregame.com to save 20 percent, follow at therealnessgorgiewarner across all social media platforms, and find the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Kuffner, Austin Layton, and Mike Hart break down the Cincinnati Reds' decision to sign left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor league deal and what it could mean for the bullpen. They also dive into the gap between Spring Training and regular season performance, using Andrew Abbott as a key example, and react to the Reds' frustrating lack of offense in Game 1. To wrap things up, the crew previews the upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox and explores potential platoon strategies that could shape the lineup moving forward. OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Win two tickets to the College Basketball National Championship Game through altafiber: https://share.hsforms.com/13WqTCi54Tny5h_5-OMcyGQ1gegl Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Lance looks back at Opening Day. He's also joined by Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. They are introducing their 2026 Character Card which features the Reds' Andrew Abbott. And Lance goes Off the Beaten Path to ask why we love baseball?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lance looks back at Opening Day. He's also joined by Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. They are introducing their 2026 Character Card which features the Reds' Andrew Abbott. And Lance goes Off the Beaten Path to ask why we love baseball?
Lance looks back at Opening Day. He's also joined by Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. They are introducing their 2026 Character Card which features the Reds' Andrew Abbott. And Lance goes Off the Beaten Path to ask why we love baseball?
Lance looks back at Opening Day. He's also joined by Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. They are introducing their 2026 Character Card which features the Reds' Andrew Abbott. And Lance goes Off the Beaten Path to ask why we love baseball?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have a legendary rookie season incoming (2:30)! ... Jacob Misiorowski was sick (15:20). ... Mike Trout looks healthy again (20:02). ... Jose Soriano did some interesting things (22:57). ... Paul Skenes stinkes (28:00)! ... The Mets might have the best lineup in baseball (32:36). ... Trevor Rogers is legit (35:30). ... James Wood is in big trouble (37:45). ... Andrew Abbott's bad spring was fake (41:12)! ... ABS was really cool (44:30)! ... News (49:32): Tanner Bibee left with a shoulder injury. ... What did we learn about these bullpens (55:16)? ... Add Burger or Canzone for power (1:00:48)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and weekend streamers (1:09:53). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day loss to the Boston Red Sox, diving into all the key moments and takeaways. They highlight an impressive season debut from Andrew Abbott, a big and eventful day for top prospect Sal Stewart, and the overall struggles from a quiet Reds lineup. The guys also discuss bullpen concerns and what it could mean for the team's outlook moving forward in 2026. Plus, get the latest update on the Louisville Bats roster ahead of their season opener on Friday, and a full preview of Saturday's Reds-Red Sox pitching matchup between Brady Singer and Sonny Gray. Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdB-iJ7vBIM&t=2722s OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Win two tickets to the College Basketball National Championship Game through altafiber: https://share.hsforms.com/13WqTCi54Tny5h_5-OMcyGQ1gegl Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Lance talks with Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. The Nuxhall Miracle League is unveiling their latest Character Card featuring the Reds' Andrew Abbott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lance talks with Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. The Nuxhall Miracle League is unveiling their latest Character Card featuring the Reds' Andrew Abbott.
Mo takes calls and talks about Andrew Abbott and Ke'Bryan Hayes on ESPN 1530! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mo talks about Opening Day, Andrew Abbott, the Reds having a Ke'Bryan Hayes problem, bunting, and more in hour one on ESPN 1530! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mo talks about Reds Opening Day, their third base issue, Andrew Abbott, and more. Plus, he takes your calls and gives you the latest on the Tiger Woods accident, on ESPN 1530! Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mo takes calls and talks about Andrew Abbott and Ke'Bryan Hayes on ESPN 1530! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mo talks about Reds Opening Day, their third base issue, Andrew Abbott, and more. Plus, he takes your calls and gives you the latest on the Tiger Woods accident, on ESPN 1530! Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mo talks about Opening Day, Andrew Abbott, the Reds having a Ke'Bryan Hayes problem, bunting, and more in hour one on ESPN 1530! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lance talks with Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. The Nuxhall Miracle League is unveiling their latest Character Card featuring the Reds' Andrew Abbott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lance talks with Tyler Bradshaw of the Nuxhall Miracle League. The Nuxhall Miracle League is unveiling their latest Character Card featuring the Reds' Andrew Abbott.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. Manji and co-host Uncle Diamond Dave Esler arrive on Thursday, March 26th locked in and ready to work. Dave opens the episode acknowledging a backdoor cover loss on Auburn from Wednesday before confirming the OKC-Boston play cashed and kept the audience in the green, then pivots immediately to a live golf position on Marco Pence at 43-to-1 at the Texas Children's Open, tied for the lead through seven holes before the afternoon wind picks up. Before the first baseball pitch is handicapped, Munaf drops significant league news, as two NBA expansion franchises have been formally approved by the Board of Governors, one heading to Las Vegas and the other returning professional basketball to Seattle for the first time since the SuperSonics departed for Oklahoma City. The NBA breakdown centers on the most meaningful game of a thin three-game Thursday slate, the New York Knicks traveling to Charlotte to face the Hornets as 1.5-point home favorites with a 222.5 total. Dave makes the case for a first-half under, noting that Charlotte's recent win streak has been built almost entirely against bottom-of-the-standings teams and at home, while Munaf backs the Knicks plus the points after pointing out the Hornets hold a 19-24 record against above-.500 opponents this season. The real work of the episode is Opening Day itself, and the hosts cover three full games with methodical depth. Red Sox at Reds features Garrett Crochet at -163 against Andrew Abbott, and both hosts identify the first-five under and the Cincinnati run line as the sharper plays rather than following the public money on Boston, with Dave raising valid concerns about relying on Crochet's strikeout prop at 7.5 given Opening Day pitch count management. Tigers at Padres brings Tarik Skubal to Petco Park to face Nick Pivetta, and Munaf delivers a detailed case for the Padres plus odds, citing Pivetta's seven shutout innings against Detroit last April, his 0.99 WHIP and 8-1 home record in 2025, and a San Diego bullpen built to close games. The evening game at Dodger Stadium pits Zach Gallen against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Dave and Munaf both gravitate toward unders, with an alternate first-five total of 5.5 as the cleaner entry, while Munaf notes that Yamamoto's career home ERA of 1.33 against Arizona and his tendency to finish Opening Day starts around 72 to 90 pitches complicates any strikeout prop that requires a deep outing. Dave closes with his best bet on the Orioles-Twins first-five under 4.5, crediting Trevor Rogers and Joe Ryan as two elite early-innings arms, and uses the moment to reflect openly on a 2025 baseball season where his top-rated plays were profitable but overall volume worked against him, committing to a tighter, sharper approach in 2026. Munaf's best bet is the Padres money line at +113. The episode closes with a mention of the Pregame.com season-long baseball package available at $15 off with promo code MVP15, and a preview of Friday's episode covering Sweet 16 results, more MLB action, and a look at the NBA standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Kirby and Greg Kuffner break down the latest Cincinnati Reds news and the biggest storylines emerging this spring. They discuss Eugenio Suárez's huge home run for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic and what his role could look like with the Reds in 2026, react to a Reds beat writer's projection that Chase Burns won't make the Opening Day roster, and dive into Andrew Abbott's spring struggles. They also cover Terry Francona naming Matt McLain the Reds' No. 2 hitter, recap the latest roster cuts, and preview the final position battles as the Reds finalize their roster heading into the season. OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Win two tickets to the College Basketball National Championship Game through altafiber: https://share.hsforms.com/13WqTCi54Tny5h_5-OMcyGQ1gegl Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org
Nick Kirby recaps both of the Cincinnati Reds split-squad games on Sunday and breaks down the standout performances from Chase Burns, Brady Singer, Sal Stewart, Will Benson, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, plus several other key contributors. Nick also highlights a few Reds prospects who turned heads with impressive performances on Sunday. Later in the show, Greg Kuffner joins the podcast to discuss Andrew Abbott being named the Reds' Opening Day starting pitcher and to break down the latest Reds roster projections. OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/ CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org
Greg Kuffner recaps the Reds' 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday afternoon. Greg breaks down all the key moments, including Andrew Abbott's struggles and Blake Dunn leaving the game due to an injury. He also discusses the top individual performances from the game, comments from Reds bullpen coach Oscar Marin about the trade for reliever Kyle Nicolas, and a report from ESPN that said multiple teams attempted to trade for Sal Stewart this offseason. OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/ CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org
Nick Kirby recaps the Cincinnati Reds' spring training win over the Kansas City Royals, highlighted by big performances from Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez, along with pitching debuts from Andrew Abbott and Brandon Williamson. Nick also dives into the recent comments from Joey Votto advocating for moving the fences back at Great American Ball Park. He breaks down whether the idea makes sense, how and when it could realistically happen, and what kind of impact it could have on the Cincinnati Reds moving forward. OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141 Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424 Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062 The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522 513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/ CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org