Code Reds - Breaking Down All Things Cincinnati Baseball with Mike Petraglia en Copyright © 2024 | CLNS | North Station Media Network | North Station Media LLC All Rights Reserved. Cincinnati veteran columnist and reporter Mike Petraglia - Trags - is joined weekly by MLB experts to break down the games, news and happenings surrounding baseball’s first professional franchise in a uniquely Cincinnati podcast. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/18a384b8-da78-11ee-b398-2b895029be0f/image/9aa851d0b213920084b57f38aed46ae3.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Code Reds - Breaking Down All Things Cincinnati Baseball with Mike Petraglia episodic CLNS Media Network Cincinnati veteran columnist and reporter Mike Petraglia - Trags - is joined weekly by MLB experts to break down the games, news and happenings surrounding baseball’s first professional franchise in a uniquely Cincinnati podcast. Cincinnati veteran columnist and reporter Mike Petraglia - Trags - is joined weekly by MLB experts to break down the games, news and happenings surrounding baseball’s first professional franchise in a uniquely Cincinnati podcast.

]]> CLNS Media Sports Network c/o North Station Media info@clnsmedia.com Code Reds Historic Starts of Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns, Future of Rotation, Improved D, Nick Lodolo CINCINNATI -- The Reds are off to a good start thanks to a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers in Arlington and the starting pitching of Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns, both of whom have picked up the slack for Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. How have they done it? What has been so impressive about the bullpen and where do they need to improve in the pen? TJ Friedl is off to a slow start. What is the expectation that he'll come out of it soon? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com covering the Reds joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:18:00 -0000 full 3 8 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds are off to a good start thanks to a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers in Arlington and the starting pitching of Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns, both of whom have picked up the slack for Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. How have they done it? What has been so impressive about the bullpen and where do they need to improve in the pen? TJ Friedl is off to a slow start. What is the expectation that he'll come out of it soon? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com covering the Reds joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds are off to a good start thanks to a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers in Arlington and the starting pitching of Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns, both of whom have picked up the slack for Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. How have they done it? What has been so impressive about the bullpen and where do they need to improve in the pen? TJ Friedl is off to a slow start. What is the expectation that he'll come out of it soon? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com covering the Reds joins Trags to discuss.

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]]> 2271 Code Reds A Good Start Filled With Promise Expect A Cleaner Reds in 2026 CINCINNATI -- The Reds took 2-of-3 from the Red Sox over the weekend at Great American Ball Park, thanks to some timely power hitting from Geno Suarez, some timely hitting period from Sal Stewart and team that made enough plays to win. Is this a sign of things to come for the 2026 Reds? Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:32:00 -0000 full 3 7 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds took 2-of-3 from the Red Sox over the weekend at Great American Ball Park, thanks to some timely power hitting from Geno Suarez, some timely hitting period from Sal Stewart and team that made enough plays to win. Is this a sign of things to come for the 2026 Reds? Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds took 2-of-3 from the Red Sox over the weekend at Great American Ball Park, thanks to some timely power hitting from Geno Suarez, some timely hitting period from Sal Stewart and team that made enough plays to win. Is this a sign of things to come for the 2026 Reds? Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss.

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]]> 2553 no Code Reds How Ready Are The Reds after Spring Training and What Moves Surprised The Most CINCINNATI -- The Reds have set their Opening Day roster after breaking camp in Arizona but still questions remain. How will the injury to Nick Lodolo change the top of the rotation? Who might slot in for Lodolo if he misses any starts? What will be the roles of Brandon WIlliamson, Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns? Who needs to step up at the back end of the bullpen? As for the offense, Nathaniel Lowe won the final position spot, beating out JJ Bleday and Rece Hinds. Lots of expectations for the 2026 Reds. What will it take for the Reds to meet those expectations and more? Reds play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full 3 6 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds have set their Opening Day roster after breaking camp in Arizona but still questions remain. How will the injury to Nick Lodolo change the top of the rotation? Who might slot in for Lodolo if he misses any starts? What will be the roles of Brandon WIlliamson, Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns? Who needs to step up at the back end of the bullpen? As for the offense, Nathaniel Lowe won the final position spot, beating out JJ Bleday and Rece Hinds. Lots of expectations for the 2026 Reds. What will it take for the Reds to meet those expectations and more? Reds play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds have set their Opening Day roster after breaking camp in Arizona but still questions remain. How will the injury to Nick Lodolo change the top of the rotation? Who might slot in for Lodolo if he misses any starts? What will be the roles of Brandon WIlliamson, Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns? Who needs to step up at the back end of the bullpen? As for the offense, Nathaniel Lowe won the final position spot, beating out JJ Bleday and Rece Hinds. Lots of expectations for the 2026 Reds. What will it take for the Reds to meet those expectations and more? Reds play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall joins Trags to discuss.

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]]> 2970 Code Reds Concern Level With Hunter Greene New Deal With FOX19 In Cincinnati for Over The Air Game CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds Monday announced a new partnership with Gray Media and WXIX FOX19 to simulcast a select number of regular-season Reds games on free, over-the-air (OTA) television. Under the two-year agreement, Gray Media will simulcast 10 regular-season games per season, including Reds Opening Day on March 26, making the broadcasts available to fans on Gray-owned television stations in Cincinnati, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and throughout Reds Country in seven states. FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins Trags to discuss how the logistics will work and what the future might look like for Reds on broadcast TV. Danneman also talks with Trags about Hunter Greene, Matt McLain and some other hot Cincinnati sports topics, including the Bengals on Free Agency Day 1 and the undefeated Miami RedHawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:32:00 -0000 full 3 5 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds Monday announced a new partnership with Gray Media and WXIX FOX19 to simulcast a select number of regular-season Reds games on free, over-the-air (OTA) television. Under the two-year agreement, Gray Media will simulcast 10 regular-season games per season, including Reds Opening Day on March 26, making the broadcasts available to fans on Gray-owned television stations in Cincinnati, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and throughout Reds Country in seven states. FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins Trags to discuss how the logistics will work and what the future might look like for Reds on broadcast TV. Danneman also talks with Trags about Hunter Greene, Matt McLain and some other hot Cincinnati sports topics, including the Bengals on Free Agency Day 1 and the undefeated Miami RedHawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds Monday announced a new partnership with Gray Media and WXIX FOX19 to simulcast a select number of regular-season Reds games on free, over-the-air (OTA) television. Under the two-year agreement, Gray Media will simulcast 10 regular-season games per season, including Reds Opening Day on March 26, making the broadcasts available to fans on Gray-owned television stations in Cincinnati, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, and throughout Reds Country in seven states. FOX19 Sports Director Joe Danneman joins Trags to discuss how the logistics will work and what the future might look like for Reds on broadcast TV. Danneman also talks with Trags about Hunter Greene, Matt McLain and some other hot Cincinnati sports topics, including the Bengals on Free Agency Day 1 and the undefeated Miami RedHawks.

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]]> 2076 no Code Reds Matt McLain Breaking Out From No 2 Spot, TJ Friedl getting on base, CES remaking himself CINCINNATI -- The focus for the Reds this spring in Arizona has been on the offense, and no one has broken out better than Matt McLain. The second baseman had two homers and six RBIs in a blowout win over the Cubs at Goodyear. Will that carry into the season from the No. 2 spot in the order? Christian Encarnacion-Strand is a player worth watching in spring training as he attempts to make the roster. Trags is joined by C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic to discuss the Reds and their progress this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:29:00 -0000 full 3 4 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The focus for the Reds this spring in Arizona has been on the offense, and no one has broken out better than Matt McLain. The second baseman had two homers and six RBIs in a blowout win over the Cubs at Goodyear. Will that carry into the season from the No. 2 spot in the order? Christian Encarnacion-Strand is a player worth watching in spring training as he attempts to make the roster. Trags is joined by C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic to discuss the Reds and their progress this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The focus for the Reds this spring in Arizona has been on the offense, and no one has broken out better than Matt McLain. The second baseman had two homers and six RBIs in a blowout win over the Cubs at Goodyear. Will that carry into the season from the No. 2 spot in the order? Christian Encarnacion-Strand is a player worth watching in spring training as he attempts to make the roster. Trags is joined by C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic to discuss the Reds and their progress this spring.

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]]> 3162 no Code Reds What Does Elly De La Cruz Need To Prove in 2026, Geno Suarez Lift, Noelvi Marte breakout How good can the Reds lineup be with Elly De La Cruz fully healthy, Noelvi Marte taking another step forward in his growth and Geno Suarez supporting both of them in the order? Who is in the driver's seat for the No. 5 spot in the rotation and why is there real reason for optimism? Brian Giesenschlag of Reds.TV joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:09:00 -0000 full 3 3 CLNS Media Network How good can the Reds lineup be with Elly De La Cruz fully healthy, Noelvi Marte taking another step forward in his growth and Geno Suarez supporting both of them in the order? Who is in the driver's seat for the No. 5 spot in the rotation and why is there real reason for optimism? Brian Giesenschlag of Reds.TV joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How good can the Reds lineup be with Elly De La Cruz fully healthy, Noelvi Marte taking another step forward in his growth and Geno Suarez supporting both of them in the order? Who is in the driver's seat for the No. 5 spot in the rotation and why is there real reason for optimism? Brian Giesenschlag of Reds.TV joins Trags to discuss.

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]]> 2373 no Code Reds Spencer Steer, Sal Stewart, Geno Suarez Roles, Nick Castellanos, Phil Castellini Ownership The Cincinnati Reds have completed their first week of spring training in Goodyear and it's been uneventful so far, and that's a good thing for Terry Francona and his staff as they begin to figure out ways to use Spencer Steer, Sal Stewart and Eugenio Suarez. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss. Nick Castellanos is on the open market after the Philadelphia Phillies decided to eat the final $20 million of his 5-year, $100 million contract on Thursday and make him a free agent. We explain why you shouldn't expect a reunion and Phil Castellini is now in control of the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:03:00 -0000 full 3 2 CLNS Media Network The Cincinnati Reds have completed their first week of spring training in Goodyear and it's been uneventful so far, and that's a good thing for Terry Francona and his staff as they begin to figure out ways to use Spencer Steer, Sal Stewart and Eugenio Suarez. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss. Nick Castellanos is on the open market after the Philadelphia Phillies decided to eat the final $20 million of his 5-year, $100 million contract on Thursday and make him a free agent. We explain why you shouldn't expect a reunion and Phil Castellini is now in control of the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Cincinnati Reds have completed their first week of spring training in Goodyear and it's been uneventful so far, and that's a good thing for Terry Francona and his staff as they begin to figure out ways to use Spencer Steer, Sal Stewart and Eugenio Suarez. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss. Nick Castellanos is on the open market after the Philadelphia Phillies decided to eat the final $20 million of his 5-year, $100 million contract on Thursday and make him a free agent. We explain why you shouldn't expect a reunion and Phil Castellini is now in control of the Reds.

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]]> 2118 no Code Reds Recapping RedsFest, Elly De La Cruz and What s Left To Be Done before Spring Training CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz once again dominated the headlines over the weekend as news broke that the Reds offered him a record contract to buy out the years of his arbitration, which begin in 2027. Multiple outlets reported that the deal would've been more than the $225 million Joey Votto signed in 2012 for 10 years. De La Cruz also explained that while he's disappointed, he understands why he can't play in the World Baseball Classic this spring for his homeland of the Dominican Republic, choosing instead to be fully healthy and ready for a Reds run at the postseason in 2026. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss this and much more on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast, the first episode of season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:31:00 -0000 full 3 1 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz once again dominated the headlines over the weekend as news broke that the Reds offered him a record contract to buy out the years of his arbitration, which begin in 2027. Multiple outlets reported that the deal would've been more than the $225 million Joey Votto signed in 2012 for 10 years. De La Cruz also explained that while he's disappointed, he understands why he can't play in the World Baseball Classic this spring for his homeland of the Dominican Republic, choosing instead to be fully healthy and ready for a Reds run at the postseason in 2026. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss this and much more on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast, the first episode of season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz once again dominated the headlines over the weekend as news broke that the Reds offered him a record contract to buy out the years of his arbitration, which begin in 2027. Multiple outlets reported that the deal would've been more than the $225 million Joey Votto signed in 2012 for 10 years. De La Cruz also explained that while he's disappointed, he understands why he can't play in the World Baseball Classic this spring for his homeland of the Dominican Republic, choosing instead to be fully healthy and ready for a Reds run at the postseason in 2026. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss this and much more on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast, the first episode of season 3.

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]]> 1877 no Code Reds A Path For Hope and the Postseason For 2025 Reds in Second Half CINCINNATI -- What will it take for the Reds to make a second-half playoff push under first-year manager Terry Francona? Trags is joined by Reds.com beat writer Mark Sheldon to break down all of the factors, the upcoming trade deadline and what to think about Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:50:00 -0000 full 2 11 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- What will it take for the Reds to make a second-half playoff push under first-year manager Terry Francona? Trags is joined by Reds.com beat writer Mark Sheldon to break down all of the factors, the upcoming trade deadline and what to think about Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- What will it take for the Reds to make a second-half playoff push under first-year manager Terry Francona? Trags is joined by Reds.com beat writer Mark Sheldon to break down all of the factors, the upcoming trade deadline and what to think about Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene in the second half.

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]]> 2470 Code Reds The Legacy of Pete Rose With Rob Dibble CINCINNATI -- The Reds will honor the baseball legacy of Pete Rose Wednesday night before their game with the Chicago White Sox. On Tuesday, just a day before, MLB removed Rose from the permanently ineligible list, clearing the way for him to be included in conversation for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. But Wednesday night is not about Pete Rose the man banished from baseball until his death last September. It's about his legacy and contributions to the game and to the city of Cincinnati. Rob Dibble played for Rose the Reds player-manager in 1988-89 and worked with him in spring training as early as 1985. Dibble talks with Trags about Rose's legacy and how he should be remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 May 2025 19:08:00 -0000 full 2 10 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds will honor the baseball legacy of Pete Rose Wednesday night before their game with the Chicago White Sox. On Tuesday, just a day before, MLB removed Rose from the permanently ineligible list, clearing the way for him to be included in conversation for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. But Wednesday night is not about Pete Rose the man banished from baseball until his death last September. It's about his legacy and contributions to the game and to the city of Cincinnati. Rob Dibble played for Rose the Reds player-manager in 1988-89 and worked with him in spring training as early as 1985. Dibble talks with Trags about Rose's legacy and how he should be remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds will honor the baseball legacy of Pete Rose Wednesday night before their game with the Chicago White Sox. On Tuesday, just a day before, MLB removed Rose from the permanently ineligible list, clearing the way for him to be included in conversation for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. But Wednesday night is not about Pete Rose the man banished from baseball until his death last September. It's about his legacy and contributions to the game and to the city of Cincinnati. Rob Dibble played for Rose the Reds player-manager in 1988-89 and worked with him in spring training as early as 1985. Dibble talks with Trags about Rose's legacy and how he should be remembered.

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]]> 1837 no Code Reds: What Will It Take For Reds to Hit Their Stride? CINCINNATI -- The Reds have shown glimpses of their potential this year, with a four-game winning streak and a 24-run breakout against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards. But what will it take for the pitch and offense to put it all together over a sustained period. How has the new coaching staff worked with the coaches who have remained like Derek Johnson and Freddie Benavides? The Cowboy - Jeff Brantley - joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Code Reds Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:49:00 -0000 full 2 9 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds have shown glimpses of their potential this year, with a four-game winning streak and a 24-run breakout against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards. But what will it take for the pitch and offense to put it all together over a sustained period. How has the new coaching staff worked with the coaches who have remained like Derek Johnson and Freddie Benavides? The Cowboy - Jeff Brantley - joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Code Reds Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds have shown glimpses of their potential this year, with a four-game winning streak and a 24-run breakout against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards. But what will it take for the pitch and offense to put it all together over a sustained period. How has the new coaching staff worked with the coaches who have remained like Derek Johnson and Freddie Benavides? The Cowboy - Jeff Brantley - joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Code Reds Pod.

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]]> 2294 no Code Reds Hunter Greene is saving the Reds early, Offense will come out of hibernation CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene continues to dominate early in the season for the Reds while the offense continues to struggle to find its groove. But on Monday night, Greene was good enough for the win by himself, throwing 8 2/3 innings of four-hit, shutout ball in a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss why Greene is the highlight of the early season for the Reds, why the Giants were willing to try anything Monday to get him off his game and why the Cincinnati offense will eventually come around, once fully healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:29:00 -0000 full 2 8 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene continues to dominate early in the season for the Reds while the offense continues to struggle to find its groove. But on Monday night, Greene was good enough for the win by himself, throwing 8 2/3 innings of four-hit, shutout ball in a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss why Greene is the highlight of the early season for the Reds, why the Giants were willing to try anything Monday to get him off his game and why the Cincinnati offense will eventually come around, once fully healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene continues to dominate early in the season for the Reds while the offense continues to struggle to find its groove. But on Monday night, Greene was good enough for the win by himself, throwing 8 2/3 innings of four-hit, shutout ball in a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss why Greene is the highlight of the early season for the Reds, why the Giants were willing to try anything Monday to get him off his game and why the Cincinnati offense will eventually come around, once fully healthy.



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]]> 2429 no Code Reds Annie Sabo Talks Opening Day with Dad, Torpedo All The Rage, Elly De La Cruz CINCINNATI -- There's no shortage of storylines just four games into the 2025 Reds season, starting with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain being together again. Elly is on fire and McLain is slugging already with three homers. De La Cruz used the torpedo bat Monday night and went 4-for-5 with a career-high seven RBI's in a 14-3 win over Texas. Annie Sabo of the FanDuel Sports Network and Reds Live pre and postgame joins Trags to discuss that and how much fun it was to be with her dad on Opening Day as he served as Grand Marshal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:38:00 -0000 full 2 7 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- There's no shortage of storylines just four games into the 2025 Reds season, starting with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain being together again. Elly is on fire and McLain is slugging already with three homers. De La Cruz used the torpedo bat Monday night and went 4-for-5 with a career-high seven RBI's in a 14-3 win over Texas. Annie Sabo of the FanDuel Sports Network and Reds Live pre and postgame joins Trags to discuss that and how much fun it was to be with her dad on Opening Day as he served as Grand Marshal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- There's no shortage of storylines just four games into the 2025 Reds season, starting with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain being together again. Elly is on fire and McLain is slugging already with three homers. De La Cruz used the torpedo bat Monday night and went 4-for-5 with a career-high seven RBI's in a 14-3 win over Texas. Annie Sabo of the FanDuel Sports Network and Reds Live pre and postgame joins Trags to discuss that and how much fun it was to be with her dad on Opening Day as he served as Grand Marshal.

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]]> 2383 no Code Reds How Ready Are Reds For 2025, What About Alexis Diaz? CINCINNATI -- The Reds head into a new season on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants as Opening Day 2025 is finally here. How will Terry Francona handle the roster in his first season? How will injuries to Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer impact the everyday lineup in left field? How will Jose Trevino handle the catching duties until Stephenson returns? And who will start in the closer's role or will it be by committee until Alexis Diaz returns from his hamstring injury? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:55:00 -0000 full 2 6 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds head into a new season on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants as Opening Day 2025 is finally here. How will Terry Francona handle the roster in his first season? How will injuries to Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer impact the everyday lineup in left field? How will Jose Trevino handle the catching duties until Stephenson returns? And who will start in the closer's role or will it be by committee until Alexis Diaz returns from his hamstring injury? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds head into a new season on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants as Opening Day 2025 is finally here. How will Terry Francona handle the roster in his first season? How will injuries to Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer impact the everyday lineup in left field? How will Jose Trevino handle the catching duties until Stephenson returns? And who will start in the closer's role or will it be by committee until Alexis Diaz returns from his hamstring injury? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss.

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]]> 1867 no Code Reds Judging Hits And Misses So Far In Spring Training For Reds, Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene impress CINCINNATI -- The Reds continue to make progress in their first spring training under skipper Terry Francona. In this episode of the Code Reds podcast, Trags is joined by C Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic to discuss how Opening Day pitcher and staff ace Hunter Greene looks this spring and why it's important not to judge by the numbers in spring. Trags and Rosecrans also talk Elly De La Cruz and how his personality and intelligence on the baseball diamond compares to another former baseball great from the Dominican. Why Gavin Lux could be so important to Francona's early plans with Spencer Steer still nursing a sore shoulder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:05:00 -0000 full 2 5 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Reds continue to make progress in their first spring training under skipper Terry Francona. In this episode of the Code Reds podcast, Trags is joined by C Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic to discuss how Opening Day pitcher and staff ace Hunter Greene looks this spring and why it's important not to judge by the numbers in spring. Trags and Rosecrans also talk Elly De La Cruz and how his personality and intelligence on the baseball diamond compares to another former baseball great from the Dominican. Why Gavin Lux could be so important to Francona's early plans with Spencer Steer still nursing a sore shoulder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Reds continue to make progress in their first spring training under skipper Terry Francona. In this episode of the Code Reds podcast, Trags is joined by C Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic to discuss how Opening Day pitcher and staff ace Hunter Greene looks this spring and why it's important not to judge by the numbers in spring. Trags and Rosecrans also talk Elly De La Cruz and how his personality and intelligence on the baseball diamond compares to another former baseball great from the Dominican. Why Gavin Lux could be so important to Francona's early plans with Spencer Steer still nursing a sore shoulder.

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]]> 2498 no Code Reds The Message of Terry Francona starts to get through, Lots of choices, lots of decisions CINCINNATI -- Terry Francona's first camp as Cincinnati Reds manager is underway and already he's leaving an indelible imprint on the team. Trags is joined by Brian Giesenschlag of FanDuel Sports Network to examine exactly what it is that makes Francona perfect for the job that lies ahead for this edition of the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:24:00 -0000 full 2 4 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Terry Francona's first camp as Cincinnati Reds manager is underway and already he's leaving an indelible imprint on the team. Trags is joined by Brian Giesenschlag of FanDuel Sports Network to examine exactly what it is that makes Francona perfect for the job that lies ahead for this edition of the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Terry Francona's first camp as Cincinnati Reds manager is underway and already he's leaving an indelible imprint on the team. Trags is joined by Brian Giesenschlag of FanDuel Sports Network to examine exactly what it is that makes Francona perfect for the job that lies ahead for this edition of the Reds.

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]]> 2664 Code Reds Pitchers and Catchers Report in Goodyear, Rhett Lowder Update, Terry Francona Gets Going Pitchers and catchers have reported for the start of Cincinnati Reds spring training in Goodyear, Arizona and already there's news concerning one of the young projected starters in the rotation. Trags is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer to discuss Rhett Lowder, Spencer Steer, the best possible defensive lineups and why depth and roster flexibility, not the starting lineup, is the most important thing to new manager Terry Francona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:42:00 -0000 Code Reds Pitchers and Catchers Report in Goodyear, Rhett Lowder Update, Terry Francona Gets Going full 2 3 CLNS Media Network Pitchers and catchers have reported for the start of Cincinnati Reds spring training in Goodyear, Arizona and already there's news concerning one of the young projected starters in the rotation. Trags is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer to discuss Rhett Lowder, Spencer Steer, the best possible defensive lineups and why depth and roster flexibility, not the starting lineup, is the most important thing to new manager Terry Francona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pitchers and catchers have reported for the start of Cincinnati Reds spring training in Goodyear, Arizona and already there's news concerning one of the young projected starters in the rotation. Trags is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer to discuss Rhett Lowder, Spencer Steer, the best possible defensive lineups and why depth and roster flexibility, not the starting lineup, is the most important thing to new manager Terry Francona.

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]]> 2594 Code Reds 2025 Reds Ready To Set Out For Goodyear, What Are Realistic Expectations? CINCINNATI -- There are great expectations with the 2025 Cincinnati Reds. With new manager Terry Francona and seven additions, the Reds have an expectation to not only compete to get to the postseason, but play deep into October. How will the club begin building momentum to meet those expectations in spring training? Where will Gavin Lux play? How will Matt McLain and Christian Encarnacion-Strand fit in? Reds radio voice Tommy Thrall joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast. Welcome to CLNS Media's Cincinnati Sports Studio, your ultimate hub for everything sports in the Queen City! We bring you in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and breaking news covering your beloved Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds. As passionate fans ourselves, we understand the heartbeat of the Cincy sports community and aim to keep you ahead of the game with accurate and timely information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:29:00 -0000 Code Reds 2025 Reds Ready To Set Out For Goodyear, What Are Realistic Expectations? full 2 2 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- There are great expectations with the 2025 Cincinnati Reds. With new manager Terry Francona and seven additions, the Reds have an expectation to not only compete to get to the postseason, but play deep into October. How will the club begin building momentum to meet those expectations in spring training? Where will Gavin Lux play? How will Matt McLain and Christian Encarnacion-Strand fit in? Reds radio voice Tommy Thrall joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast. Welcome to CLNS Media's Cincinnati Sports Studio, your ultimate hub for everything sports in the Queen City! We bring you in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and breaking news covering your beloved Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds. As passionate fans ourselves, we understand the heartbeat of the Cincy sports community and aim to keep you ahead of the game with accurate and timely information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- There are great expectations with the 2025 Cincinnati Reds. With new manager Terry Francona and seven additions, the Reds have an expectation to not only compete to get to the postseason, but play deep into October. How will the club begin building momentum to meet those expectations in spring training? Where will Gavin Lux play? How will Matt McLain and Christian Encarnacion-Strand fit in? Reds radio voice Tommy Thrall joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast.


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]]> 2447 Code Reds Looking Ahead To A Promising 2025 With Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds have big expectations for 2025 and a big part of those expectations center around the pitching staff. Derek Johnson returns for his seventh year as pitching coach under new manager Terry Francona. What are the next steps for Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo as leaders of the staff? What will be the keys to an effective pitching staff in 2025? How does DJ view the role of Alexis Diaz and Graham Ashcraft? Johnson addresses all of those questions and more with Trags as Spring Training 2025 rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:55:00 -0000 Code Reds Looking Ahead To A Promising 2025 With Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson full CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds have big expectations for 2025 and a big part of those expectations center around the pitching staff. Derek Johnson returns for his seventh year as pitching coach under new manager Terry Francona. What are the next steps for Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo as leaders of the staff? What will be the keys to an effective pitching staff in 2025? How does DJ view the role of Alexis Diaz and Graham Ashcraft? Johnson addresses all of those questions and more with Trags as Spring Training 2025 rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds have big expectations for 2025 and a big part of those expectations center around the pitching staff. Derek Johnson returns for his seventh year as pitching coach under new manager Terry Francona. What are the next steps for Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo as leaders of the staff? What will be the keys to an effective pitching staff in 2025? How does DJ view the role of Alexis Diaz and Graham Ashcraft? Johnson addresses all of those questions and more with Trags as Spring Training 2025 rapidly approaches.

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]]> 2295 Code Reds: How Chris Valaika Plans To Make His Mark On Reds Hitting Approach CINCINNATI -- Chris Valaika has worked with some of the top young hitters in baseball in his last three years with the Cleveland Guardians as hitting instructor. He worked with Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez, helping to turn the Guardians into one of the most feared lineups in the American League. Can he work that same magic with the likes of Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz? New Reds skipper Terry Francona hired Valaika in 2022 and worked with him for two seasons. Now, Francona has brought Valaika on board for the similar role with the Reds. Trags talks with Valaika about he plans to work with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain and the other talented and promising prospects on the Reds roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:51:00 -0000 Code Reds: How Chris Valaika Plans To Make His Mark On Reds Hitting Approach full 2 1 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Chris Valaika has worked with some of the top young hitters in baseball in his last three years with the Cleveland Guardians as hitting instructor. He worked with Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez, helping to turn the Guardians into one of the most feared lineups in the American League. Can he work that same magic with the likes of Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz? New Reds skipper Terry Francona hired Valaika in 2022 and worked with him for two seasons. Now, Francona has brought Valaika on board for the similar role with the Reds. Trags talks with Valaika about he plans to work with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain and the other talented and promising prospects on the Reds roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Chris Valaika has worked with some of the top young hitters in baseball in his last three years with the Cleveland Guardians as hitting instructor. He worked with Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez, helping to turn the Guardians into one of the most feared lineups in the American League. Can he work that same magic with the likes of Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz? New Reds skipper Terry Francona hired Valaika in 2022 and worked with him for two seasons. Now, Francona has brought Valaika on board for the similar role with the Reds. Trags talks with Valaika about he plans to work with Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain and the other talented and promising prospects on the Reds roster.

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]]> 2098 Code Reds Is Hunter Greene Getting Enough National Respect, Elly De La Cruz Goes Off CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene was somehow not the pitcher of the month for July and Elly De La Cruz goes off Monday night in Miami like only Elly can. Annie Sabo of Bally Sports Cincinnati joins Trags to discuss the present and future Reds and why Jonathan India deserves much more praise than he gets. As for the past, Trags asks Annie about the biggest advice she received from her Reds legend father, Chris. All this and more on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:16:58 -0000 Code Reds Is Hunter Greene Getting Enough National Respect, Elly De La Cruz Goes Off full 1 16 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene was somehow not the pitcher of the month for July and Elly De La Cruz goes off Monday night in Miami like only Elly can. Annie Sabo of Bally Sports Cincinnati joins Trags to discuss the present and future Reds and why Jonathan India deserves much more praise than he gets. As for the past, Trags asks Annie about the biggest advice she received from her Reds legend father, Chris. All this and more on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Hunter Greene was somehow not the pitcher of the month for July and Elly De La Cruz goes off Monday night in Miami like only Elly can. Annie Sabo of Bally Sports Cincinnati joins Trags to discuss the present and future Reds and why Jonathan India deserves much more praise than he gets. As for the past, Trags asks Annie about the biggest advice she received from her Reds legend father, Chris. All this and more on the latest episode of the Code Reds podcast.

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]]> 2558 Code Reds Thoughts on Chase Burns with the No 2 pick, Where The Reds Stand at All-Star break CINCINNATI -- The 2024 All-Star break is here and the Reds have yet to demonstrate consistency necessary to put together a playoff run in the second half. What will it take to change that and how big a role will Elly De La Cruz play? Are the Reds building a dominant pitching staff of the future? The drafting Chase Burns with their first round pick Sunday would seem to indicate as much. C. Trent Rosecrans joins Trags on the latest episode of Code Reds to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:22:05 -0000 Code Reds Thoughts on Chase Burns with the No 2 pick, Where The Reds Stand at All-Star break full 1 15 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- The 2024 All-Star break is here and the Reds have yet to demonstrate consistency necessary to put together a playoff run in the second half. What will it take to change that and how big a role will Elly De La Cruz play? Are the Reds building a dominant pitching staff of the future? The drafting Chase Burns with their first round pick Sunday would seem to indicate as much. C. Trent Rosecrans joins Trags on the latest episode of Code Reds to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- The 2024 All-Star break is here and the Reds have yet to demonstrate consistency necessary to put together a playoff run in the second half. What will it take to change that and how big a role will Elly De La Cruz play? Are the Reds building a dominant pitching staff of the future? The drafting Chase Burns with their first round pick Sunday would seem to indicate as much. C. Trent Rosecrans joins Trags on the latest episode of Code Reds to discuss.

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]]> 3756 Code Reds Rece Hinds, Elly De La Cruz Give Reds Desperately Needed Lift CINCINNATI -- It's been a typically up-and-down week for the 2024 Cincinnati Reds as they try to make a push before the All-Star break to get above .500 and generate momentum for a second-half playoff push. Rece Hinds has come out of nowhere to provide a spark and Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene are both headed to the All-Star Game in Texas for the first time. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to break it down on the latest edition of the Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:25:11 -0000 Code Reds Rece Hinds, Elly De La Cruz Give Reds Desperately Needed Lift full 1 14 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- It's been a typically up-and-down week for the 2024 Cincinnati Reds as they try to make a push before the All-Star break to get above .500 and generate momentum for a second-half playoff push. Rece Hinds has come out of nowhere to provide a spark and Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene are both headed to the All-Star Game in Texas for the first time. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to break it down on the latest edition of the Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- It's been a typically up-and-down week for the 2024 Cincinnati Reds as they try to make a push before the All-Star break to get above .500 and generate momentum for a second-half playoff push. Rece Hinds has come out of nowhere to provide a spark and Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene are both headed to the All-Star Game in Texas for the first time. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to break it down on the latest edition of the Code Reds podcast.

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]]> 2182 Code Reds Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo Emerging as Top Aces in National League CINCINNATI -- While the offense still continues to struggle to find consistency without several key pieces, Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo have emerged as aces of the Cincinnati Reds staff. What does that mean for the 2024 Reds as the season approaches July? Could it help the Reds hold on long enough to make a playoff push? And what can the Reds realistically expect from the return of Noelvi Marte from his PED suspension? Trags welcomes Reds play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall to discuss this and much more on the latest Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:32:54 -0000 Code Reds Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo Emerging as Top Aces in National League full 1 13 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- While the offense still continues to struggle to find consistency without several key pieces, Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo have emerged as aces of the Cincinnati Reds staff. What does that mean for the 2024 Reds as the season approaches July? Could it help the Reds hold on long enough to make a playoff push? And what can the Reds realistically expect from the return of Noelvi Marte from his PED suspension? Trags welcomes Reds play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall to discuss this and much more on the latest Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- While the offense still continues to struggle to find consistency without several key pieces, Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo have emerged as aces of the Cincinnati Reds staff. What does that mean for the 2024 Reds as the season approaches July? Could it help the Reds hold on long enough to make a playoff push? And what can the Reds realistically expect from the return of Noelvi Marte from his PED suspension? Trags welcomes Reds play-by-play voice Tommy Thrall to discuss this and much more on the latest Code Reds podcast.

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]]> 2742 Code Reds Showing Signs of Life, Is Offense Awakening, Pitching Remains Anchor The Reds appear to be slowly breaking out of their May slump, during which they won just six of 26 games. The offense is starting to heat up while the pitching is still carrying the load as the team looks to build momentum throughout June. The Reds won their first rubber game in nine tries Sunday in Chicago against the Cubs. Can the Reds put themselves on a pace to return to .500? Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of Code Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:40:29 -0000 Code Reds Showing Signs of Life, Is Offense Awakening, Pitching Remains Anchor full 1 12 CLNS Media Network The Reds appear to be slowly breaking out of their May slump, during which they won just six of 26 games. The offense is starting to heat up while the pitching is still carrying the load as the team looks to build momentum throughout June. The Reds won their first rubber game in nine tries Sunday in Chicago against the Cubs. Can the Reds put themselves on a pace to return to .500? Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of Code Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Reds appear to be slowly breaking out of their May slump, during which they won just six of 26 games. The offense is starting to heat up while the pitching is still carrying the load as the team looks to build momentum throughout June. The Reds won their first rubber game in nine tries Sunday in Chicago against the Cubs. Can the Reds put themselves on a pace to return to .500? Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of Code Reds.

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]]> 1769 Code Reds: The Ship Is Sinking Fast On 2024 Reds. What Needs Fixing To Save It? CINCINNATI -- From an inconsistent Alexis Diaz to a re-injured TJ Friedl, the Reds cannot catch a break. The season from injury hell continues and the Reds pitching staff once again looks like it's hitting a wall, and it's only May. What do the Reds and GM Nick Krall need to do to re-energize the clubhouse and help the players realize there's still hope for a playoff run? Trags welcomes Austin Elmore of ESPN1530 and 700 WLW to discuss all the possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 May 2024 21:50:13 -0000 Code Reds: The Ship Is Sinking Fast On 2024 Reds. What Needs Fixing To Save It? full 1 11 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- From an inconsistent Alexis Diaz to a re-injured TJ Friedl, the Reds cannot catch a break. The season from injury hell continues and the Reds pitching staff once again looks like it's hitting a wall, and it's only May. What do the Reds and GM Nick Krall need to do to re-energize the clubhouse and help the players realize there's still hope for a playoff run? Trags welcomes Austin Elmore of ESPN1530 and 700 WLW to discuss all the possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- From an inconsistent Alexis Diaz to a re-injured TJ Friedl, the Reds cannot catch a break. The season from injury hell continues and the Reds pitching staff once again looks like it's hitting a wall, and it's only May. What do the Reds and GM Nick Krall need to do to re-energize the clubhouse and help the players realize there's still hope for a playoff run? Trags welcomes Austin Elmore of ESPN1530 and 700 WLW to discuss all the possibilities.

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]]> 2447 Code Reds: Help Wanted For Struggling Offense with Mo Egger of ESPN1530 CINCINNATI -- Some 35 games through the MLB season and the Cincinnati Reds have baseball's worst team batting average at .207. There are many reasons for this: underperforming starters, injuries and suspensions to name a few. What do the Reds have to do to turn it around? How patient will Reds fans be? What can David Bell do? All these topics and more are discussed as Trags welcomes Mo Egger of ESPN1530 to the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 16:45:34 -0000 Code Reds: Help Wanted For Struggling Offense with Mo Egger of ESPN1530 full 1 10 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Some 35 games through the MLB season and the Cincinnati Reds have baseball's worst team batting average at .207. There are many reasons for this: underperforming starters, injuries and suspensions to name a few. What do the Reds have to do to turn it around? How patient will Reds fans be? What can David Bell do? All these topics and more are discussed as Trags welcomes Mo Egger of ESPN1530 to the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Some 35 games through the MLB season and the Cincinnati Reds have baseball's worst team batting average at .207. There are many reasons for this: underperforming starters, injuries and suspensions to name a few. What do the Reds have to do to turn it around? How patient will Reds fans be? What can David Bell do? All these topics and more are discussed as Trags welcomes Mo Egger of ESPN1530 to the pod.

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]]> 2644 Code Reds Trags chats up Brian Giesenschlag of Bally Sports On Reds bullpen, starters and character The Reds are in the midst of a tough 31-game stretch against teams projected to contend for the postseason. The bats haven't quite come around in total but the pitching is showing very impressive signs. What will it take for the Reds to continue their push toward contending status? Trags chats with Bally Sports Ohio host of "Reds Live" Brian Giesenschlag on a number of topic in and out of the baseball realm on the latest episode of Code Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:04:40 -0000 Code Reds Trags chats up Brian Giesenschlag of Bally Sports On Reds bullpen, starters and character full 1 9 CLNS Media Network The Reds are in the midst of a tough 31-game stretch against teams projected to contend for the postseason. The bats haven't quite come around in total but the pitching is showing very impressive signs. What will it take for the Reds to continue their push toward contending status? Trags chats with Bally Sports Ohio host of "Reds Live" Brian Giesenschlag on a number of topic in and out of the baseball realm on the latest episode of Code Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Reds are in the midst of a tough 31-game stretch against teams projected to contend for the postseason. The bats haven't quite come around in total but the pitching is showing very impressive signs. What will it take for the Reds to continue their push toward contending status? Trags chats with Bally Sports Ohio host of "Reds Live" Brian Giesenschlag on a number of topic in and out of the baseball realm on the latest episode of Code Reds.

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]]> 2919 Code Reds: Trags with Gordon Wittenmyer on the early-season pitching, resiliency of 2024 Reds CINCINNATI -- Despite injuries to TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, a suspension of Noelvi Marte, a rampant flu bug and a scare to Frankie Montas, the Reds are playing near the top of the NL Central. Can they sustain it. What will it take? Can Nick Lodolo rise to role of staff ace? What does Hunter Greene need to do to take that next step, a step critical to his development in Cincinnati? Trags addresses all these questions and much more in the latest episode of Code Reds with Cincinnati Enquirer Reds veteran beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:42:08 -0000 Code Reds: Trags with Gordon Wittenmyer on the early-season pitching, resiliency of 2024 Reds full 1 8 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Despite injuries to TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, a suspension of Noelvi Marte, a rampant flu bug and a scare to Frankie Montas, the Reds are playing near the top of the NL Central. Can they sustain it. What will it take? Can Nick Lodolo rise to role of staff ace? What does Hunter Greene need to do to take that next step, a step critical to his development in Cincinnati? Trags addresses all these questions and much more in the latest episode of Code Reds with Cincinnati Enquirer Reds veteran beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Despite injuries to TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, a suspension of Noelvi Marte, a rampant flu bug and a scare to Frankie Montas, the Reds are playing near the top of the NL Central. Can they sustain it. What will it take? Can Nick Lodolo rise to role of staff ace? What does Hunter Greene need to do to take that next step, a step critical to his development in Cincinnati? Trags addresses all these questions and much more in the latest episode of Code Reds with Cincinnati Enquirer Reds veteran beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer.

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]]> 1847 Code Reds Trags Chats With Former Reds reliever and Bally Sports host Sam LeCure CINCINNATI -- What are the keys of long-term success with Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo and Alexis Diaz on the Reds pitching staff? Why is Jonathan India such an important piece of the puzzle and how does Elly De La Cruz keep amazing us all? Sam LeCure of Bally Sports Ohio joins Trags to discuss these topics and his close musical relationship with Bronson Arroyo on the latest Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:23:01 -0000 Code Reds Trags Chats With Former Reds reliever and Bally Sports host Sam LeCure full 1 7 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- What are the keys of long-term success with Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo and Alexis Diaz on the Reds pitching staff? Why is Jonathan India such an important piece of the puzzle and how does Elly De La Cruz keep amazing us all? Sam LeCure of Bally Sports Ohio joins Trags to discuss these topics and his close musical relationship with Bronson Arroyo on the latest Code Reds podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- What are the keys of long-term success with Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo and Alexis Diaz on the Reds pitching staff? Why is Jonathan India such an important piece of the puzzle and how does Elly De La Cruz keep amazing us all? Sam LeCure of Bally Sports Ohio joins Trags to discuss these topics and his close musical relationship with Bronson Arroyo on the latest Code Reds podcast.

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]]> 2754 Code Reds: Mark Sheldon on Elly De La Cruz still learning, Frankie Montas leading, Will Benson shining in CF CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz is still going through growing pains but the Reds are committed to seeing it through. Frankie Montas and Hunter Greene are developing an important bond and Will Benson is shining in center field in the absence of TJ Friedl. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com covering the Reds joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:11:07 -0000 Code Reds: Mark Sheldon on Elly De La Cruz still learning, Frankie Montas leading, Will Benson shining in CF full 1 6 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz is still going through growing pains but the Reds are committed to seeing it through. Frankie Montas and Hunter Greene are developing an important bond and Will Benson is shining in center field in the absence of TJ Friedl. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com covering the Reds joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- Elly De La Cruz is still going through growing pains but the Reds are committed to seeing it through. Frankie Montas and Hunter Greene are developing an important bond and Will Benson is shining in center field in the absence of TJ Friedl. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com covering the Reds joins Trags to discuss.

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]]> 1980 Code Reds: How 2024 Reds Picked Up From 2023, What Makes This Team Potentially So Much Fun The 2024 Reds have already demonstrated a flare for the dramatic with two wins in their final at-bat, coming from behind to beat Washington with three runs in the ninth and rallying on the road in Philadelphia, capped by Spencer Steer's grand slam. On the latest episode of Code Reds, Reds TV play-by-play voice John Sadak joins Trags to discuss what specific characteristics could make this team special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:17:10 -0000 Code Reds: How 2024 Reds Picked Up From 2023, What Makes This Team Potentially So Much Fun full 1 5 CLNS Media Network The 2024 Reds have already demonstrated a flare for the dramatic with two wins in their final at-bat, coming from behind to beat Washington with three runs in the ninth and rallying on the road in Philadelphia, capped by Spencer Steer's grand slam. On the latest episode of Code Reds, Reds TV play-by-play voice John Sadak joins Trags to discuss what specific characteristics could make this team special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2024 Reds have already demonstrated a flare for the dramatic with two wins in their final at-bat, coming from behind to beat Washington with three runs in the ninth and rallying on the road in Philadelphia, capped by Spencer Steer's grand slam. On the latest episode of Code Reds, Reds TV play-by-play voice John Sadak joins Trags to discuss what specific characteristics could make this team special.

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]]> 1829 Code Reds Jeff Brantley Talks Reds Pitching, Great Expectations For 2024 CINCINNATI -- What will it take for the Reds pitching staff to take that next step in 2024? What will make closer Alexis Diaz even better this season? And how will David Bell handle the mix of pitching between his rotation and bullpen? Trags welcomes former Reds closer Jeff Brantley on the latest episode of Code Reds to discuss the optimism surrounding the Reds as the season opens Thursday against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:39:33 -0000 Code Reds Jeff Brantley Talks Reds Pitching, Great Expectations For 2024 full 1 4 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- What will it take for the Reds pitching staff to take that next step in 2024? What will make closer Alexis Diaz even better this season? And how will David Bell handle the mix of pitching between his rotation and bullpen? Trags welcomes former Reds closer Jeff Brantley on the latest episode of Code Reds to discuss the optimism surrounding the Reds as the season opens Thursday against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- What will it take for the Reds pitching staff to take that next step in 2024? What will make closer Alexis Diaz even better this season? And how will David Bell handle the mix of pitching between his rotation and bullpen? Trags welcomes former Reds closer Jeff Brantley on the latest episode of Code Reds to discuss the optimism surrounding the Reds as the season opens Thursday against Washington.

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]]> 1972 Code Reds: Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Hunter Greene issues and the importance of Jonathan India CINCINNATI -- On the latest episode of Code Reds, Trags speaks with Reds play-by-play announcer Tommy Thrall on the state of the starting pitching starting with Hunter Greene, the injuries to TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, the suspension of Noelvi Marte and why it was so important to hang on to Jonathan India. How does David Bell manage to keep it all together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:50:00 -0000 Code Reds: Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Hunter Greene issues and the importance of Jonathan India full 1 3 CLNS Media Network CINCINNATI -- On the latest episode of Code Reds, Trags speaks with Reds play-by-play announcer Tommy Thrall on the state of the starting pitching starting with Hunter Greene, the injuries to TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, the suspension of Noelvi Marte and why it was so important to hang on to Jonathan India. How does David Bell manage to keep it all together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices CINCINNATI -- On the latest episode of Code Reds, Trags speaks with Reds play-by-play announcer Tommy Thrall on the state of the starting pitching starting with Hunter Greene, the injuries to TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, the suspension of Noelvi Marte and why it was so important to hang on to Jonathan India. How does David Bell manage to keep it all together?

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]]> 1942 Code Reds: Coping With Noelvi Marte Suspension, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo Maturing In the latest episode of Code Reds, Trags is joined by Chris Welsh, the Cincinnati native and longtime broadcaster of the Cincinnati Reds on TV and radio to discuss how the Reds have been forced to deal with a major suspension to one of their young star players. Noelvi Marte will miss 80 games after testing positive for the PED Boldenone. The Reds have the luxury of being able to fall back on depth that was built by President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall. Trags and Welsh also discuss the critical development of young star pitchers Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene and what it will take for both to reach the next level in 2024 and make the Reds a contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:21:00 -0000 Code Reds: Coping With Noelvi Marte Suspension, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo Maturing full 1 2 CLNS Media Network In the latest episode of Code Reds, Trags is joined by Chris Welsh, the Cincinnati native and longtime broadcaster of the Cincinnati Reds on TV and radio to discuss how the Reds have been forced to deal with a major suspension to one of their young star players. Noelvi Marte will miss 80 games after testing positive for the PED Boldenone. The Reds have the luxury of being able to fall back on depth that was built by President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall. Trags and Welsh also discuss the critical development of young star pitchers Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene and what it will take for both to reach the next level in 2024 and make the Reds a contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the latest episode of Code Reds, Trags is joined by Chris Welsh, the Cincinnati native and longtime broadcaster of the Cincinnati Reds on TV and radio to discuss how the Reds have been forced to deal with a major suspension to one of their young star players. Noelvi Marte will miss 80 games after testing positive for the PED Boldenone. The Reds have the luxury of being able to fall back on depth that was built by President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall. Trags and Welsh also discuss the critical development of young star pitchers Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene and what it will take for both to reach the next level in 2024 and make the Reds a contender.

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]]> 2058 Code Reds: Trags Rob Dibble Reason For Optimism for 2024 Reds In the inaugural episode of "Code Reds", Trags talks with Reds 1990 World Series champion and NLCS MVP Rob Dibble about the prospects for the 2024 Cincinnati Reds and what it will take for results to meet the high expectations for a team that improved 20 games from 2022 to 2023. Can they make another huge jump to World Series contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:41:00 -0000 Code Reds: Trags Rob Dibble Reason For Optimism for 2024 Reds full CLNS Media Network In the inaugural episode of "Code Reds", Trags talks with Reds 1990 World Series champion and NLCS MVP Rob Dibble about the prospects for the 2024 Cincinnati Reds and what it will take for results to meet the high expectations for a team that improved 20 games from 2022 to 2023. Can they make another huge jump to World Series contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the inaugural episode of "Code Reds", Trags talks with Reds 1990 World Series champion and NLCS MVP Rob Dibble about the prospects for the 2024 Cincinnati Reds and what it will take for results to meet the high expectations for a team that improved 20 games from 2022 to 2023. Can they make another huge jump to World Series contenders?

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