Game 114 - Reds 5, Cubs 1 (Zack Littell DOMINATES in Reds debut, Spencer Steer hits huge homer)

Craig Sandlin and Austin Layton break down a tough extra innings loss for the Cincinnati Reds against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ballpark. They dive into Elly De La Cruz's two errors, the Reds' 3(!) home runs, Zack Littell's start and more. Craig provides a Reds minor league update, and previews Saturday's matchup with the Cardinals.

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down the Cincinnati Reds' historic loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, where the Reds set a franchise record with 19 strikeouts and ended their fourth-longest sweepless streak in history. They discuss the Reds' lackluster offense, Nick Lodolo's return from the injured list, and whether any hope remains for the season. Additionally, Nick provides a detailed recap of the Reds' minor league action, updates on the New York Mets and the NL Wild Card race, and previews the Reds' upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMBHAOEzPzo&t=710s&pp=0gcJCbIJAYcqIYzv      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

Woof.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AGiTZxeyZs&t=396s      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org       

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap an ugly loss for the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. They discuss another poor performance from the Reds offense, Elly De La Cruz August struggles, Hunter Greene's start and much more. Plus a preview of Tuesday's game vs the Dodgers.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxa_Oy4Z3-4&t=695s      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down a much needed Cincinnati Reds victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, extending the Reds' historic sweepless streak and closing the playoff gap to 1.5 games. They highlight Brady Singer’s stellar start, clutch hits from Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte’s emerging stardom, and a strong bullpen effort. The duo also explores Matt McLain’s role amid Sal Stewart’s kicking down the door at AAA, Barry Larkin’s intriguing Dayton Dragons broadcast comments, a Reds minor league recap, and a preview of the upcoming Dodgers series.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsfzRsYvvVk      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

Cory Phillips and Craig Sandlin discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks dominating the Cincinnati Reds, winning 8-0 at Chase Field. Arizona’s offense erupted early, with Corbin Carroll hitting a two-run homer in the first inning, setting the tone. The Diamondbacks added three more runs in the third, highlighted by Blaze Alexander’s two-run double, and tacked on additional runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Arizona’s pitcher, Nabil Crismatt, delivered a solid performance, allowing just one hit over five innings, while the bullpen maintained the shutout. Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott struggled, surrendering five runs on six hits in four innings, unable to find his rhythm against Arizona’s aggressive lineup. The Reds’ offense was stifled, managing only three hits and leaving four runners on base. Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also contributed key hits for Arizona, who improved to 63-66, while the Reds fell to 67-62. The game, attended by 30,114 fans, lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. Arizona’s victory marked their second straight win in the series, showcasing their offensive depth and pitching strength. Chatterbox Reds is your home for coverage all season long for the Cincinnati Reds with LIVE post game shows after EVERY game on YouTube, and NEW podcasts the morning after every game (including weekends)! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications to ensure you never miss a thing! PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jlFDPP... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/733... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/109483256 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/chatter... Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5327101?... Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3450767  

Craig Sandlin and Mike Hart break down another heartbreaking night, an extra innings walk off loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They dive into Zack Littell's rough outing, the bullpen keeping them in the game, and extra innings strategy. Craig provides a Reds minor league update, and previews Saturday's matchup with the Diamondbacks.

Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin analyze the Cincinnati Reds' decision to promote reliever Zach Maxwell on Friday, following the optioning of Luis Mey to AAA. They explore Maxwell's potential role, his scouting report, and what he brings to the team. The duo also previews the Reds' upcoming weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Cincinnati just 0.5 games from a playoff spot. Additionally, Nick recaps Thursday's Reds minor league action.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChatterboxSports    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down the Cincinnati Reds' tough loss on Wednesday night, diving into the team's offensive struggles, Nick Martinez's stellar start, and more. They also recap the latest Reds minor league action and preview the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xf2utK6AkE    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down the Cincinnati Reds' thrilling late victory on Tuesday night. They highlight Hunter Greene's dominant performance, Noelvi Marte's red-hot form, and the impact of the Reds' trade deadline acquisitions. The duo also covers Tyler Stephenson's likely IL stint, Matt McLain's struggles, and Sal Stewart's playing first base at AAA on Tuesday night. Plus, Nick recaps the Reds' minor league action and previews Wednesday's series finale against the Angels, as the Reds aim for a sweep.     Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PlL9K79N8&t=1187s    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org