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The Reds are right back to where they started this season — counting on clutch performances from their stars. Brian and Charlie dive into Hunter Greene’s complete game as well as Elly De La Cruz’s frustrating second half of the season. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WfVYmC39vMA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

The Cincinnati Reds got swept by the A’s over the weekend, and there are still questions about the Reds’ lineup and pitching staff that have been changing on a regular basis. Brian and Charlie evaluate the Reds’ chances down the stretch and go through the key decisions they have ahead of them as they prepare for the final two weeks. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them...

The Cincinnati Reds are alive, and they just won their most exciting series of the season. Brian and Charlie look at the developments that have the Reds back in the race, including the return of Hunter Greene and the development in their bullpen. YouTube: https://youtu.be/bosAhTOIvfw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

The Reds took two out of three against the Mets, but not completing a sweep felt like a missed opportunity. Brian and Charlie break down the series. Hear from Terry Francona on the role of power in the Reds’ offense as well as Sal Stewart’s dad on what it’s like watching his son play. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS fo...

Very quickly, the Reds went from knocking on the door of a playoff spot to falling five games behind the Mets. Brian and Charlie dissect what’s been going on, including the lack of power and the state of the pitching staff. Hear from Nick Martinez, Terry Francona and Andrew Abbott. YouTube: https://youtu.be/DGLorbcZK5Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Brian and Charlie discuss the Reds’ promotion of top prospect Sal Stewart. Also, hear from Stewart describing his journey and how he proved doubters wrong. Brian and Charlie also look at the slumping Reds’ offense and share interviews with Andrew Abbott, Gavin Lux and Elly De La Cruz. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS fo...

The Reds are trying to win with pitching and defense, but that hasn’t worked well enough in August. Charlie shares some changes that he would make during the stretch run. Brian speaks with Tyler Stephenson about his comeback. Brian and Charlie also look at Graham Ashcraft’s injury, Noelvi Marte’s experience in center field and go through the LA celebrities that Brian encountered. YouTube: https://...

Some new faces are entering the conversation for the Reds down the stretch. Brian and Charlie look at what Zach Maxwell and Connor Phillips represent, and they also look for a role for Sal Stewart. Hear from Terry Francona, Emilio Pagán and Hunter Greene on where the Reds are at heading into a series vs. the Dodgers. 00:00 Who the Reds are and are not 03:30 Intro and dramatic tease 04:25 Reds pitc...

The Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of a fun stretch of the season. Brian and Charlie look at the star performances behind their quality play of late and also dive into some of the more concerning areas of the roster. They also discuss Jose Trevino, Hunter Greene and Noelvi Marte’s developing roles. YouTube: https://youtu.be/tVzE7ylW2TY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Brian is joined by Paul Dehner Jr., with Charlie away for the weekend, to discuss the Reds big series with the Brewers, clean baseball, a rotation that plays in October, the DFA of Jake Fraley and an important West Coast swing on the horizon. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS for 10 percent off your first order. Send que...

Following another exciting Reds series win, Brian and Charlie discuss the upside of the 2025 Reds. They break down Hunter Greene’s return, Noelvi Marte’s resurgence and the spark that Miguel Andujar has provided. Hear from Spencer Steer on the Reds’ offensive identity and Wade Miley describing the Brewers’ secret formula. YouTube: https://youtu.be/w_cGBq9MDQ0 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

The Reds’ roster has more moving pieces than it has at any other point of this season. Brian and Charlie dive into the upcoming decisions ahead of the Reds. They look at what Hunter Greene has to prove, the ripple effect in the rotation and the mixing and matching in the lineup. Hear from Nick Martinez and Tony Santillan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

The Reds picked up an all-hands on deck series win in Chicago as the bullpen and new additions stepped up. Brian and Charlie look at the way the group looks heading into the stretch run. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS for 10 percent off your first order. Send questions, comments and sponsorship inquiries to powerstack...

Brian and Charlie explain the Four P’s of the Reds’ approach at the trade deadline: Power, Payroll, Padres and Positivity. Hear from Nick Krall, Nick Martinez and Ke’Bryan Hayes. YouTube: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Cincinnati Reds played to their strengths as they swept the Rays. Brian and Charlie look at the identity of the Reds that’s been rounding into form and discuss how Terry Francona is impacting the group. Hear from Nick Martinez and Chris Valaika. 00:00 Intro- Reaction to the Reds' weekend series 03:43 Main takeaways from Reds vs Rays 08:12 The Francona effect 20:38 Milestone Moment of the Week...

With Nick Lodolo’s complete game, Chase Burns working on the next step, Hunter Greene working his way back from injury and the trade deadline approaching, the Reds’ rotation is in a fascinating position. Brian and Charlie go through that all. Hear from Brad Meador and Emilio Pagán on the trade deadline, as well as Collin Cowgill on Noelvi Marte’s ability to play right field. 00:00 Nick Lodolo's br...

Power Stacks has its first guest, and its Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Paul Dehner Jr. joins Charlie and Brian for the conversation as Zac Taylor shares his thoughts on his favorite baseball memories. From the sandlot fields he grew up on to Elly De La Cruz and a scouting report or two, Taylor shares some fun stories.  Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at http...

Brian and Charlie dissect every detail of the importance and critical crossroads the Reds find themselves at leading up to the July 31st trade deadline. 1:00: Why does Charlie love the trade deadline? 5:00 What do the Reds have for the trade deadline?  7:00 A potential disturbance on the horizon in December 2026 and how it shapes the Reds winning window 11:45 What does history suggest the Red...

Elly De La Cruz’s 2025 season has been full of improvement, and now he’s heading back to the All-Star Game. Brian and Charlie looks at the areas where he has grown, and bench coach Freddie Benavides also chimes in. Brian and Charlie also discuss the bullpen and the lineup vs. LHP. They wrap up with takes from Paul Dehner Jr. in Chattanooga about the red-hot Lookouts. Visit Kenzspen Automotive for...

The Reds continue to stack series wins against good teams. Brian and Charlie go through the dramatic weekend against the Padres. Hear about Nick Martinez’s near no-hitter, and hear from Spencer Steer and Austin Hays. Brian and Charlie also remember Dave Parker. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com/ Visit Kenzspen Automotive for all your au...

The Reds won their best series of the season as they took on the Yankees. Brian and Charlie look at a Reds team that’s poised to take another step, and Johnny Bench also offers his take on the 2025 Reds. Hear from Bench, Gavin Lux on the players’ only meeting and Jose Trevino on his tip of the cap to his former team. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/cyiUM8c0fh0 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Top prospect Chase Burns is making his big league debut on Tuesday. Brian and Charlie look at why the Reds drafted him and look at the guy behind the 100 mph fastball. They also learn more about the team’s “top step” mentality and preview the upcoming series vs. the Yankees See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

The Reds are playing their best baseball of the season. Elly De La Cruz is helping set the tone as he plays every single day, and under-the-radar contributors like Tony Santillan are making a significant impact. Brian and Charlie look at De La Cruz’s and also Santillan’s stories this season. Charlie also talks to Chase Burns. YouTube: https://youtu.be/11dGb-BcXm4 See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

The Cincinnati Reds mounted their first late-game comeback win of the season on Sunday, and the big eighth inning was full of some fascinating moments. Brian and Charlie break down how the Reds earned the win. Hear from the top of the Reds’ lineup about how the team did it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Andrew Abbott threw a complete game shutout as the Cincinnati Reds won the Ohio Cup, and Brian and Charlie discuss a Reds’ team that’s heating up. They break down the changes that Andrew Abbott has made this season and look at what he’s doing to be more consistent. They also look at his connection to Hall of Famer Billy Wagner.  01:23 The Reds won the series and the Cup 04:50 Dramatic tease 0...