REDS POSTCAST: Zack Wheeler FLATTENS Cincinnati Reds, Andrew Abbott OUTMATCHED in Phillies Showdown

The Cincinnati Reds get overwhelmed as Zack Wheeler hands out a pitching masterclass, striking out 14 in a statement win for the Philadelphia Phillies. Are the Reds running out of answers after another lifeless offensive showing and a roster plagued by missed opportunities? Tim Daniel spotlights Wheeler’s dominance, Andrew Abbott’s solid but unsupported outing, and the Reds’ growing frustrations as the loss column swells. Key points include the irony of Kyle Schwarber homering at Great American Ballpark after the Reds failed to sign him, Eugenio Suarez’s feast-or-famine performance, and ongoing questions about the front office’s commitment to change. With the Reds facing the toughest schedule in MLB the rest of the way, can loyal fans expect a turnaround—or more heartbreak? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Cincinnati’s struggles, potential trade scenarios, and the critical crossroads for the Reds’ 2024 season.   Photo Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com       BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/   - Also follow  @TimDaniel518  on Twitter    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.    Proton It’s easy to get started. Right now, Proton VPN is offering our listeners 70% off a two-year plan when you go to https://ProtonVPN.com/LOCKEDONMLB.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.