Code Reds A Good Start Filled With Promise Expect A Cleaner Reds in 2026

CINCINNATI -- No one has seen more in Cincinnati sports history than Marty Brennaman. And no one provides a more entertaining and insightful look at the last 50 years than the 2000 Ford C. Frick inductee into Cooperstown than the Reds' broadcast. The longtime Voice of the Reds reflects on a career and a life in baseball, what he's doing now and his takes on good friend Terry Francona and those who have left us in Joe Nuxhall, Joe Morgan and of course, Pete Rose. Marty joins Trags to discuss all these topics and more on the latest Code Reds pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Who are the core players the Reds need to build around and what type of players should the Reds think of acquiring looking ahead to 2027? Is there still hope for this team to make a late run eight games out of the final wild card spot in the National League? What is the faith level of ownership in Nick Krall and the Reds front office. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- There's plenty of concern about a Reds team that has underperformed for many reasons for the last 33 games. There's injuries to their top starter, their top slugger and their closer. Their starters that are healthy aren't going long enough in games, their relievers fall behind in the count too often or are too exposed and burned out and their offense relies too heavily on the long-ball. What can be done to turn the ship around? What about the long-term future of Sal Stewart with the Reds? Should the Reds go all-out to extend him at a young age? Mark Sheldon of MLB.com joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Reds are without their top two relievers, their top pitcher, their opening day centerfielder has been demoted, their superstar shortstop is on the shelf for 2-4 weeks, their ace starter is still pointing toward a mid-July return. The Reds have a ton of issues on the field. Which ones need to be addressed first and will the Reds' ownership and front office meet the challenge? Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Reds reliever Tejay Antone is far more than just a reliever for the Reds, he's an inspiration. And the inspiration behind the return from his third Tommy John story is told by Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Rosecrans went in-depth with Trags to detail the 25-month journey for Antone, his wife and Reds doctor and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Kremchek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Reds head to Wrigley Field for a key four-game series with their NL Central division rival Cubs after losing three straight to the Pirates. How alarmed should Reds fans be about those three losses and how important is it to bounce back right away. Trags welcomes Jeremy Rauch of FOX19 sports to talk about the current state of the Reds and which players need to step up and how legit Sal Stewart is in the lineup and how much the Reds lean on the injured Geno Suarez. 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 -- The Reds are winning games close and late, the sign of a quality baseball team. They are leading the best division in baseball with a 15-8 record and are 9-2 on the road. The Reds have overcome another slow offensive start to the season, hitting an MLB-low .204 as a team but Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz are carrying the team. De La Cruz is also blossoming as a reliable and spectacular shortstop, becoming more dependable at the critical position than ever. Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati.com joins Trags to discuss the red-hot Reds. 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. 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices