Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds embark on a seven-game road trip that they MUST win at least four games. Between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers, the Reds cannot continue to lose and fall further back in the standings. As the halfway point of the season comes and goes, the Reds need Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, and Chase Burns to lead them back to the right path. Otherwise, the trade deadline ne...

Cincinnati Reds’ season spirals after brutal sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers—are drastic changes the only way forward? Frustration boils over as recurring strikeout woes, questionable decisions by Terry Francona, and offensive stagnation leave fans demanding a shakeup. Key voices scrutinize Chris Valaika's role as hitting coach, explore the sudden struggles of Noelvi Marte and Eugenio Suarez, and q...

Cincinnati Reds’ struggles against the Milwaukee Brewers reach a breaking point as Tim Daniel laments a brutal sweep at Great American Ballpark. The Reds drop to a staggering 2-16 against the NL Central despite solid performances from key players like Rhett Lowder, Spencer Steer, and Elly De La Cruz. Missed opportunities haunt the lineup, with 16 runners left on base and questionable late-game dec...

The Cincinnati Reds are reaching full strength but stumble yet again in a frustrating loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Will a late-season surge be enough, or is it already too late for even a Wild Card push? Steve and Jeff react to Elly De La Cruz’s lineup return, Hunter Greene’s seemingly short rehab timeline, and the ongoing struggles of a “mid” roster stuck in neutral. Are the Reds doomed to miss...

Cincinnati Reds struggle again as the Milwaukee Brewers notch another win, leaving Reds fans frustrated with a stagnant offense and just two hits on the night. Can the Reds break their losing streak against their NL Central rivals, or is October already out of reach? Elly De La Cruz’s return proved underwhelming, and Nick Lodolo exited early with a concerning wrist injury, raising questions about...

Cincinnati Reds fall yet again to the Milwaukee Brewers, cementing their "little brother" status in the NL Central rivalry as frustration mounts over missed opportunities and organizational shortcomings. Jeff and Steve break down the lopsided rivalry, dissecting the Reds’ inability to match Milwaukee’s consistency in pitching, defense, and timely hitting despite holding Christian Yelich hitless. A...

Cincinnati Reds drop a heartbreaker to the Milwaukee Brewers in a tense pitchers’ duel, falling 2-1 in extra innings. Can the Reds rebound after another tough division loss, or do their struggles against Milwaukee spell trouble for the season’s outlook?   Tim Daniel spotlights standout performances by Tyler Stephenson, who broke up Brandon Woodruff’s near-perfect game and continues to impress with...

Cincinnati Reds ride a sudden wave of momentum as Sal Stewart’s red-hot bat and Blake Dunn’s steady performance at leadoff spark back-to-back series wins. Are these breakouts for real, and which surging player should Reds fans trust with the season hanging in the balance? Steve and Jeff debate whose momentum is sustainable, the crucial roles of Tony Santillan and Edwin Arroyo, and what’s gone wron...

Cincinnati Reds silence New York Yankees with Chase Burns’ dominant start—are the Reds the true “Kings of New York” in 2026? Tim Daniel breaks down Cincinnati’s impressive 4-1 victory at Yankee Stadium, spotlighting Burns’ continued brilliance on the mound, Tyler Stephenson’s crucial three-run homer, and a bullpen that shut the door on the Yankees’ potent offense. Is Tony Santillan emerging as an...

Cincinnati Reds batter the New York Yankees as Sal Stewart explodes for six RBIs—are fans witnessing the emergence of the team's next superstar slugger?   Tim Daniel breaks down the Reds’ dominant 10-2 win at Yankee Stadium, spotlighting Stewart’s historic rookie performance and the continued development of Edwin Arroyo, who notched his first MLB four-hit game. The recaps cover Andrew Abbott’s str...

The Cincinnati Reds were exposed by the New York Yankees as Cam Schlitter dominated in a 5-0 shutout. Are the Reds falling further from postseason contention?   Tim Daniel breaks down the Reds’ frustrating loss at Yankee Stadium, spotlighting Cam Schlitter’s 13-strikeout gem and the Cincinnati lineup’s lack of competitiveness. Rhett Lowder’s outing—a mixed bag of control issues and flashes of resi...

The Cincinnati Reds are way off track and some want to blame injuries while others just want to blame ineffectiveness, but what if it's something more? Nick Krall has put together an organization full of question marks. It's time to wonder if this is a systemic problem with the Reds. Also, the Reds begin a three-game series with the New York Yankees and they just need to survive. Jeff and Steve wi...

Cincinnati Reds' pitching crisis deepens as Nick Lodolo struggles to reclaim his ace form. With his blister issues threatening his entire approach and an alarming 6.12 ERA over his last eight starts, can Lodolo remain a reliable asset or is it time for a bullpen move—or worse, is his future as a Major Leaguer in jeopardy? The debate intensifies as defensive and psychological hurdles mount for the...

Cincinnati Reds fall flat as Juan Soto and the New York Mets unleash a 9-1 rout at Great American Ball Park. With lifeless at-bats and defensive miscues, the Reds struggled to compete, leaving fans questioning: Can they regain momentum before facing the Yankees? Tim Daniel highlights Nolan McLean’s dominant seven-inning shutout with nine strikeouts, while Nick Lodolo’s frustrating “death by a thou...

Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread as Jeff Carr sounds the alarm: chasing a Wild Card spot is now the best-case scenario, with division dreams all but dashed. Can the Reds leapfrog five teams and erase a daunting deficit, or is it time for Nick Krall to consider a pivot at the trade deadline and start planning for 2027? Reds fans must brace for a tense, high-stakes summer!   Ke...

Cincinnati Reds clinch a crucial series victory over the New York Mets behind Sal Stewart’s breakout 4-RBI day at Great American Ball Park. Can this momentum spark a midseason turnaround for the Reds’ playoff hopes? Tim Daniel breaks down the Reds’ 5-3 win, spotlighting Spencer Steer’s home run, Brady Singer’s steady start, and Tony Santillan’s clutch save. Key discussion points include Edwin Arro...

Cincinnati Reds erupt for a 12-0 blowout over the New York Mets as Eugenio Suarez silences critics with a six-RBI showcase, highlighted by a towering grand slam. J.J. Bleday adds fuel to the fire with a four-RBI night, while Matt McLain's disciplined plate approach and Tyler Stephenson's show a lineup exhaling. Are these offensive fireworks a sign the Reds' bats have finally awakened?   Hosts Stev...

Cincinnati Reds crush the New York Mets 12-0 behind Eugenio Suarez’s career-best power display. Are the Reds finally hitting their stride in the NL Central race? Tim Daniel breaks down Cincinnati’s dominant win, spotlighting Suarez’s two-home-run, six-RBI explosion and Chase Burns’ gritty five shutout innings despite not having his top stuff. Key discussions include JJ Bleday’s clutch performance,...

Cincinnati Reds' postseason hopes hang by a thread as both the lineup and bullpen struggle to deliver. Can Elly De La Cruz return and help J.J. Bleday spark a turnaround, or have missed opportunities with runners in scoring position doomed their season? The conversation spotlights alarming team stats—including a league-worst .215 batting average with runners in scoring position and a negative 58 r...

Cincinnati Reds' struggles continue as they drop their fifth straight series, falling 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can the Reds break this frustrating cycle of wasted leads, bullpen blowups, and missed chances with runners in scoring position? Tim Daniel breaks down the relentless setbacks, questions the reliance on Elly De La Cruz’s return, and challenges Reds fans: is it time to hold players...

Cincinnati Reds surge past the Arizona Diamondbacks as Noelvi Marte launches a pivotal 8th-inning home run to snap a losing streak and power a much-needed 2-1 victory. Is this the spark that reignites Cincinnati’s season? Tim Daniel breaks down the Reds’ gritty win, spotlighting Marte’s clutch blast and standout performances from Rhett Lowder and Chase Petty in high-pressure moments. The analysis...

Cincinnati Reds suffer another crushing loss as late-inning errors and missed opportunities haunt their matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can the Reds snap their nightmare stretch and rediscover their early-season form? Tim Daniel breaks down Blake Dunn's pivotal defensive miscue, Noelvi Marte's encouraging home run, and Dane Myers' three-walk effort from the leadoff spot. The conversation sp...

Elly De La Cruz could spark the Cincinnati Reds just in time for a pivotal series against the Arizona Diamondbacks—but will his return be enough to reverse Cincinnati’s brutal June slump? Steve and Jeff debate De La Cruz’s true impact, dissect shifting lineup dynamics with Matt McLain heating up, and speculate who gets sent down as a roster crunch looms.   Pitching questions dominate as Rhett Lowd...

It’s a critical moment for the Cincinnati Reds: will individual rebounds ignite a team-wide turnaround? Jeff Carr breaks down the Reds' frustrating series loss, highlighting crucial individual turnarounds from Eugenio Suarez and Brady Singer, and wonders whether Zach Maxwell is ready for high-leverage bullpen duty. The episode spotlights the negative chain reaction when underperformers drag down t...

Cincinnati Reds bullpen collapse gifts San Diego Padres a dramatic comeback win. Can the Reds regain stability before their playoff hopes slip away? Tim Daniel recaps the Reds’ frustrating 5-4 loss, spotlighting Fernando Tatis Jr.’s ninth-inning walk-off homer against Chase Petty and dissecting pivotal bullpen misfires from Tony Santillan and Caleb Ferguson. Despite strong outings from Brady Singe...