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Code Reds - Breaking Down All Things Cincinnati Baseball with Mike Petraglia
by 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.
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Code Reds Marty Brennaman on Big Red Machine, Current Reds, Terry Francona, An Amazing Baseball Life
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…
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Code Reds How To Build Around An Elite Group of Core Talent, Draft Priorities
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…
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Code Reds Should Reds try hard to extend Sal Stewart long term? What can Terry Francona do now?
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…
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Code Reds Are The Reds In Serious Trouble What Needs To Be Done To Fix Them
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...
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Code Reds The Incredibly Powerful Story and Journey of Tejay Antone
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...
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Code Reds Is It Too Soon To Call This Four Game Series in Chicago Critical
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...
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Code Reds The Signs Are There Reds Are For Real
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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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....
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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...
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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?...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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