Bullpen Crisis Threatens Reds

The Reds got swept by the Cardinals despite holding a two-run lead in every game — a brutal bullpen collapse that’s cost them 14 games this season, 12 in the last month. Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman called it possibly the worst bullpen he’s ever seen, even questioning the reliability of supposed stars like Pagan and Ashcraft. With few easy fixes in the minors and likely costly trades looming, the team’s most urgent problem is clear: they can’t hold leads. Manager Terry Francona tried to rally the troops after Sunday’s loss, urging belief and intensity, but the pressure’s mounting as fans watch helplessly — and the Reds’ future hinges on fixing this leaky bullpen. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/714ebe6015c36e9a