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The Cincinnati Bengals’ biggest needs in free agency this offseason center squarely on fixing what went wrong in 2025, particularly on defense and the trenches, and making sure Joe Burrow is protected and supported as the team looks to return to contention in 2026.
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Defensive Pass Rush & Defensive Line
Cincinnati’s defense was among the worst in the NFL, and the pass rush was a primary culprit. With veteran Trey Hendrickson likely to test free agency or leave, the Bengals will need to bring in multiple edge rushers or interior disruptors to generate pressure and improve sack production. Analysts suggest targeting veterans or quality starters to rebuild that front seven alongside young pieces. -
Linebacker Leadership & Run Defense
Linebacker play was inconsistent, and adding a proven, tackling-savvy veteran could stabilize the unit and mentor younger players. Rumored targets like Demario Davis have popped up as potential fits to add leadership and tackling reliability. -
Secondary Help (Safety/DB Depth)
The secondary has been shaky for years, especially after losing key contributors and with potential departures looming. Adding a play-maker or reliable veteran safety should be on the Bengals’ list, complementing a corner group that has some talent but lacks depth. -
Interior Offensive Line (Guard Help & Protection)
While the Bengals fortified their offense around Burrow with extensions for his top receivers, the offensive line—especially at guard—remains a concern. Protecting Burrow and improving the run game will likely necessitate targeting quality interior offensive linemen in free agency or re-signing key contributors such as Dalton Risner. -
Depth on Run Defense (DT) and Overall Front Seven
Run defense rankings were poor, and adding size and disruption inside—whether at defensive tackle or versatile linemen—should be a priority to keep opposing ground games in check.
Overall, the Bengals have cap space to be active, and while offense remains strong, biggest offseason focus in free agency will plausibly be defensive upgrades and offensive line reinforcement to balance the roster and give Cincinnati a chance to compete again.
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The Bengals are entering a pivotal period for locking up key young talent, and Chase Brown is at the top of that list. After a breakout season with over 1,300 scrimmage yards and continued production, Brown has publicly expressed his desire to stay in Cincinnati long-term while his agent and the team have been in ongoing communication about a new contract. Historically, Cincinnati has waited to extend players until they’ve proven themselves—and often until prices inflate, as seen with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins—but Brown seems positioned to be part of that core moving forward. Getting a deal done now could be mutually beneficial: stability for the team and financial security for Brown before he hits unrestricted free agency.
For Dax Hill, the situation is slightly different. The Bengals exercised his fifth-year option for the 2026 season, keeping him under contract through next year. That move shows organizational belief in his upside after a position switch from safety to cornerback, despite an ACL injury. Hill’s extension may not come immediately this offseason—teams often wait to see a full season of production before committing significant new money—but his late-season performance in 2025 could push the Bengals toward long-term talks instead of reaching for a cornerback in the draft.
DJ Turner has arguably the strongest case for an early extension among the three. After a career-best 2025 campaign highlighted by high PFF grades, pass breakups, and interceptions, Turner looks like a foundational piece of the Bengals’ defense. He’s expressed a clear desire to stay long term, and team insiders expect extension talks to start soon. With contracts for Brown and Turner both in play, the Bengals’ front office will need to balance cap flexibility with locking down homegrown contributors in the coming months.
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The Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks men’s basketball team has taken the college basketball world by surprise, improving to an undefeated 21–0 record with a dramatic 86-84 win over UMass that kept their perfect season alive.
That victory — marked by a career-high 30 points from junior guard Eian Elmer — wasn’t just another win; it underscored Miami’s resilience and ability to close out tight games. The RedHawks trailed in the second half before rallying to secure the two-point triumph, with contributions also coming from playmakers like Peter Suder and freshman Justin Kirby.
At 21–0, Miami is now one of only a handful of unbeaten teams in Division I this season — a rare feat in modern college basketball. Their perfect record also ties the longest in-season winning streak in Mid-American Conference history, matching the 2001-02 Kent State squad and rewriting the RedHawks’ own program lore.
Under fourth-year head coach Travis Steele, Miami has blended efficient offense with timely defense, building its success on team cohesion rather than one standout star. The RedHawks have been particularly strong in MAC play, sitting atop the conference at 9–0 as of their latest game.
Despite facing questions about strength of schedule — a common challenge for mid-majors — Miami’s unbeaten run has earned national respect, reflected in their ranking in both the AP and Coach polls. With March approaching, the big storyline isn’t just whether the RedHawks can keep their perfect season alive, but how deep they can go in the postseason and whether they can silence doubters about mid-major legitimacy.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a verbal agreement to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, succeeding long-time leader Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons. McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native with 18 seasons of NFL head-coaching experience — including a Super Bowl victory with the Green Bay Packers — brings a veteran presence to a franchise that rarely changes coaches. His hiring marks only the fourth head coach in Steelers history since 1969, a significant shift from their traditional approach of younger, first-time head coaches.
For the Cincinnati Bengals and the AFC North more broadly, this hire changes several key dynamics. First, McCarthy’s offensive pedigree — having developed elite quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott — suggests the Steelers may become more competitive on offense sooner rather than later. That bump in offensive creativity could intensify divisional matchups with the Bengals, who have seen success in recent years behind Joe Burrow’s playmaking. A resurgent Steelers offense could mean closer Steelers-Bengals games and more pressure in the division standings.
Second, McCarthy’s arrival adds unpredictability. Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation remains fluid — especially with Aaron Rodgers’ future uncertain — and McCarthy’s history with veteran quarterbacks could influence Rodgers to return or attract another experienced signal-caller. If that happens, the Bengals — who have often battled Pittsburgh for AFC North supremacy — may face a rejuvenated rival.
Finally, coaching changes often shift divisional psychology. Where the Bengals have had recent edge in continuity, the Steelers under McCarthy will be retooling schemes and culture. This could either temporarily ease Cincinnati’s path or, if McCarthy quickly installs his system, tighten the race for playoff positioning. Overall, McCarthy’s hiring doesn’t just reshape Pittsburgh’s future — it reshapes the competitive landscape the Bengals must navigate in 2026 and beyond.
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The Cincinnati Reds have been quietly linked in recent MLB offseason buzz to potential reunions with two familiar faces: third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder Austin Hays. According to multiple reports, Cincinnati’s front office is exploring ways to bolster its lineup ahead of the 2026 season, and both players represent intriguing options for a club that is trying to balance competitiveness with cost and roster flexibility.
Suárez, a veteran slugger who spent the bulk of his most productive years with the Reds before moving on to the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been connected to Cincinnati in trade chatter. At the 2025 trade deadline there was mutual interest reported between Cincinnati and Arizona in a deal to bring Suárez back to Cincinnati, where he once provided significant power from the hot corner. Sources have described his potential return not just as a nostalgic move for fans, but as a real way to add middle-of-the-order pop to a lineup that struggled to produce big offensive numbers.
On the free-agent side, Austin Hays is another name the Reds could target. Hays played for Cincinnati in 2025 after the club declined his mutual option for 2026, making him a free agent this winter. He slashed a respectable line with 15 home runs and provided solid outfield defense, and Reds management is reportedly considering whether a reunion would make sense if the two sides can find agreeable terms.
While neither move is confirmed, and financial or roster implications remain key factors in any decision, the interest suggests the Reds are eyeing a mix of proven veterans and internal youth as they shape their 2026 roster around young stars like Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte.
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The Bills’ end-of-season press conference, led by owner Terry Pegula and president/GM Brandon Beane, turned into a public relations disaster. Rather than offering a clear plan or unified message after firing head coach Sean McDermott, the event quickly devolved into blame-shifting, confusing narratives, and emotional oversharing. Pegula openly described firing McDermott based on an emotional reaction to the recent playoff loss, recounting how he saw quarterback Josh Allen “crying” and decided to pull the trigger on a coach who delivered years of winning seasons. He also publicly blamed McDermott and the coaching staff for drafting wide receiver Keon Coleman — a claim that both contradicted conventional accountability norms and put an active player in an awkward spotlight.
That kind of public airing of internal disputes is rare at the NFL executive level. Bills leadership seemed defensive and inconsistent, at times undermining each other’s authority and revealing more about internal dysfunction than any coherent vision for the franchise. Even some reports suggest players — including Allen — were reportedly unhappy with how the situation was presented and that Allen wasn’t consulted before the firing was announced.
Against that backdrop, the Cincinnati Bengals immediately appear more disciplined and stable. The Bengals’ leadership, including owner Mike Brown and coach/performance staff, have a reputation for not spectacularly botching press interactions or publicly airing internal frustrations. While Cincinnati isn’t perfect and sometimes keeps tight lips, the team avoids public spectacles that make front office dysfunction look like a headline story — which is exactly what happened in Buffalo. Fans and pundits alike now point out that even if Bengals executives aren’t exuberously communicative, they’ve never staged a press event that spiraled into a spectacle of blame and contradictions.
In short, Buffalo’s chaotic press conference unintentionally raises the bar for what we consider “competent communication” in the NFL — and by that measure, the Bengals look organized by comparison.
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Caleb Downs — Versatile Defensive Playmaker
Downs is widely regarded as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 class and could be the best pure defender available at No. 10. He’s a unanimous All-American with a resume featuring Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors and award recognition like the Jim Thorpe and Lott Trophies for nation’s top defensive back. Downs combines elite football IQ, instincts, range, and physicality—allowing him to defend the run, cover receivers, and make plays all over the field. Scouts praise him for his coverage versatility, ability to diagnose offenses quickly, and leadership as a secondary commander. He’s played in multiple roles (deep safety, box, nickel) operating like a defensive coordinator on the field. That rare blend makes him a potential day-one starter with All-Pro ceiling, a tone-setter for Cincinnati’s secondary.
Rueben Bain Jr. — High-Motor, Disruptive Edge Rusher
Bain is one of the most exciting edge defenders in this draft cycle—everywhere from mock drafts to big board rankings slot him near the top for pass-rush talent. He’s physical against the run and rushes the passer with power and leverage, and his 275-pound frame with a relentless motor gives him a three-down feel. Bain has produced pressure and sacks at a high clip during big games, showcasing a toolkit that translates well to NFL front sevens. His ability to set the edge or slide inside on passing downs adds a versatile element to a defensive line that could further complement the Bengals’ front.
David Bailey — Explosive Pass-Rush Specialist
Bailey is a pure pass-rushing threat who terrorized opponents in 2025, leading many analytic boards in pressures and sacks. With elite burst off the snap, bend around the edge, and a developing arsenal of moves, he’s the kind of playmaker who can generate game-changing pressure on opposing quarterbacks. For a Bengals team that has looked to boost its pass rush—especially after middling pressure numbers last season—Bailey offers a high-upside rotational edge or eventual starter who can flip momentum with splash plays.
In short, Downs delivers defensive backbone and versatility, Bain combines power and disruptive presence on the edge, and Bailey brings elite, momentum-shifting pass-rush ability—all compelling fits for Cincinnati depending on how the draft board falls and what specific defensive holes they prioritize at No. 10.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are conducting a high-profile search for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Josh Grizzard following an 8–9 season and a missed playoff berth in 2025. Among the names they’re exploring is Dan Pitcher, the Bengals’ offensive coordinator, who is scheduled to interview with Tampa Bay this week.
Pitcher, 39, has been on the Cincinnati Bengals coaching staff since 2016, ascending from offensive assistant to quarterbacks coach and then offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. Though he holds the OC title in Cincinnati, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor retains play-calling duties, which means Pitcher hasn’t had an opportunity to call plays in regular-season games. Taylor has granted him permission to interview with teams offering play-calling offensive coordinator roles, making the Buccaneers’ opening a potentially significant career move.
The interview represents both an opportunity and a challenge. On paper, it could be seen as a lateral move in terms of job title, but for Pitcher it’s a rare chance to step into a role where he would directly run the offense on game days — something he hasn’t done in Cincinnati. His track record includes helping develop quarterback Joe Burrow into one of the NFL’s premier passers, which is a major selling point for Tampa Bay as they look to revitalize an offense that underperformed in key areas last season.
Tampa Bay’s coaching search has been extensive, with interviews already held with several candidates including former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, Ravens OC Todd Monken, and others. Pitcher adds another experienced offensive mind to that mix as the Buccaneers weigh their next steps.
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This past weekend, the Cincinnati Bearcats stunned the college basketball world by knocking off No. 2 Iowa State in a stunning Big 12 upset. The Bearcats delivered a 79-70 victory over the Cyclones on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena, handing Iowa State its second straight loss after a 16-0 start to the season.
Cincinnati’s win was historic on several fronts. It marked the Bearcats’ first victory over a Top 2 team at home since 1967, a nearly six-decade drought finally broken in front of a raucous home crowd that even stormed the court after the final buzzer. It was also Cincinnati’s best win in over a decade and their first against a top-10 opponent since 2012, giving new life to a season that has had its ups and downs.
The Bearcats played with energy, hitting timely three-pointers and creating havoc on defense. Day Day Thomas led the scoring with 19 points, while Jalen Celestine knocked down four triples off the bench and Baba Miller contributed with key rebounds. Cincinnati forced 12 turnovers from Iowa State, turning those mistakes into 20 points and swinging momentum in their favor.
Despite a career-high 34 points from Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic—including eight made threes—the Cyclones couldn’t quite complete their comeback after falling behind early. Iowa State battled back in the second half but ultimately couldn’t overcome Cincinnati’s balanced scoring and home-court energy.
This win doesn’t just go down as a highlight of the season—it’s a defining moment for the Bearcats program under coach Wes Miller, showing they can compete with and beat elite competition.
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Big-name veteran Orlando Brown Jr. is one of the most talked-about potential cap casualties for the Bengals. Brown is an elite left tackle with multiple Pro Bowls on his résumé and remains a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s offensive line, but his contract carries a very heavy cap hit (nearly $22 M in 2026) with limited savings if he’s cut without a post-June designation. That makes him an unlikely cut in a vacuum — the Bengals protect Joe Burrow at all costs — but it also makes Brown one of the few marquee players whose salary structure could make the team at least explore ways to create cap space (like restructuring or tagging a successor) if Cincinnati finds itself tight against the cap in the coming offseason.
On the defensive front, B.J. Hill and T.J. Slaton both have contracts that could draw scrutiny, but they are less likely to be cut purely for performance reasons. Hill just re-signed a multi-year deal, is a veteran starter inside and a locker-room leader, and anchors the defensive tackle rotation. Slaton, signed on a two-year deal in 2025, brings run-stuffing size and depth to a unit that needs bodies. Both have roles in the defensive interior, and the Bengals historically value continuity at the line.
Finally, Oren Burks was brought in on a two-year contract to add experience to a linebacking corps in transition. While he’s not a marquee name, Burks’ role could be in jeopardy if younger players like Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter continue to progress and the team pursues cap savings — linebacker is traditionally easier to replace through the draft or cheaper free-agent signings.
In summary, Brown’s salary makes him the most intriguing “cut candidate” from a cap perspective, even if it’s unlikely in practice; Hill and Slaton are more likely to stick due to role and continuity; and Burks’ spot could be in play if the Bengals pivot toward youth or cheaper alternatives.
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After a disappointing 6-11 season and a third straight year without a playoff appearance, this offseason will be one of the most consequential in recent Bengals history. Cincinnati has chosen stability at the top — head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin will both return — meaning Tobin’s roster construction decisions will be under intense scrutiny.
Defensive talent acquisition will be the top priority. Tobin publicly stated the team needs a significant influx of talent on defense, especially in the pass rush, after struggling to generate pressure and close out games late in the season. He’s highlighted this as a key reason the Bengals lost tight contests and failed to make the playoffs.
Improving leadership on defense and overall toughness is another focus. Tobin emphasized needing players who can lead and execute consistently — something the unit lacked during the 2025 campaign — and may look for veterans in free agency and the draft to provide that.
The offensive line and backup quarterback protection will likely be addressed to keep Burrow healthy; he missed time due to injury in 2025.
Finally, resource allocation and scouting strategy could draw attention: Tobin said Cincinnati won’t expand its historically small scouting department, which has faced criticism for its draft results, especially on defense.
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Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a seismic moment in the AFC North, and it’s a development that directly benefits the Cincinnati Bengals. After nearly two decades of unmatched stability, leadership, and competitiveness in Pittsburgh, the Steelers now enter an era of uncertainty—while the Bengals remain firmly in their championship window.
For years, Tomlin was the constant obstacle standing in Cincinnati’s way. Even during seasons when the Steelers lacked elite quarterback play or top-tier talent, Tomlin’s teams were disciplined, physical, and extremely difficult to put away. He consistently kept Pittsburgh relevant in the AFC North race and made divisional matchups against the Bengals intense, unpredictable, and costly. With Tomlin gone, that institutional advantage disappears overnight.
From a football standpoint, coaching turnover almost always brings short-term regression. A new head coach means new systems, new terminology, and a locker room that must reset its identity. That transition period is exactly what a team like the Bengals can exploit. Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and the core of Cincinnati’s roster already understand their system and expectations. Continuity matters in the NFL, and right now, the Bengals have it while the Steelers don’t.
There’s also a psychological shift at play. Tomlin was the face of Steelers football and a symbol of confidence within the division. His departure changes the balance of power and gives Cincinnati a chance to assert itself as the AFC North’s most stable and authoritative franchise. Free agents, draft strategy, and player development in Pittsburgh may all be impacted during this transition, creating further opportunity for Cincinnati to pull ahead.
In a division defined by toughness and margins, losing a coach like Mike Tomlin is more than symbolic—it’s a competitive opening. And for the Bengals, it couldn’t come at a better time.
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The Cleveland Browns are deep into their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Kevin Stefanski, and Dan Pitcher — the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator — has emerged as a genuine candidate. The Browns have officially requested permission to interview Pitcher for their head coaching vacancy, which indicates they see his offensive experience and ties to Browns GM Andrew Berry as assets worth exploring.
Pitcher, 38, has been with the Bengals since 2016 and has risen through the ranks from offensive assistant to offensive coordinator, working closely with star quarterback Joe Burrow and contributing to one of the top passing offenses in the league during his tenure. His ascent to OC in 2024 was successful statistically, with Cincinnati ranking high in passing yardage and scoring in his first full year in that role.
While the Browns’ interest doesn’t guarantee a departure, it puts Pitcher in the mix against established coaches and other younger offensive minds — including internal Browns candidates and experienced NFL coordinators. Cleveland has already conducted interviews with several potential hires and continues to evaluate a broad slate.
If the Browns do hire Pitcher, it would represent a significant move for him — from a coordinator spot in Cincinnati to an NFL head coach role in Cleveland. It would also affect Bengals staffing, potentially prompting Cincinnati to look internally or externally for his replacement. The situation reflects a broader trend of teams prioritizing young, offensive-minded coaches with quarterback development experience.
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Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin spoke at length with the media Friday, January 9, 2026, offering a candid review of the team’s struggles and a broad outline of the work ahead in the offseason. Tobin acknowledged the frustration and disappointment that came with a 6–11 record and a third consecutive season out of the playoffs, taking responsibility for the organization’s performance while emphasizing that the team still believes it has a “championship-caliber” roster despite the results.
A central theme of the press conference was the need to improve the defense, particularly the pass rush. The Bengals finished 2025 near the bottom of the league in sacks and points allowed, a point Tobin stressed repeatedly, noting that generating pressure with just four rushers must improve and that the defensive unit requires more talent and leadership. He praised the late-season defensive turnaround under new coaching but acknowledged that the unit overall was not good enough.
Tobin also discussed the team’s offensive identity, stressing that the core offensive talent remains strong, especially when healthy, but that Cincinnati must finish games better. He highlighted losses in close contests and the need to cultivate a “focus, strain and finish” mentality.
On personnel matters, Tobin was cautious on specifics regarding free agency and contract strategy, saying the club is willing to do what’s necessary to secure players who can help win but offering few concrete commitments. He expressed confidence in the current leadership and expressed openness to involving quarterback Joe Burrow in offseason discussions about roster construction.
Fan reaction to the presser was mixed, with some appreciating the candor but many criticizing Tobin for avoiding detailed answers on key questions.
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Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller publicly apologized after a heated postgame radio outburst this week following a tough 62–60 loss at West Virginia. In his initial remarks during the postgame interview on NewsRadio 700 WLW, Miller pushed back against media and fan criticism, saying things like “I don’t care what people think… Everybody can quit on us… It’s us against the world” in response to questions about his team’s disappointing 8–7 start and late-game struggles in Big 12 play.
The tone and intensity of that interview drew significant attention and mixed reactions on social media and among Bearcats fans, with some critics calling his comments defensive and unbecoming for a head coach.
Recognizing that his emotion spilled over, Miller opened his subsequent weekly radio show with an apology to longtime Cincinnati broadcaster Dan Hoard and co-host Terry Nelson. In that apology he acknowledged that his anger and frustration from the moment got the better of him and emphasized that his outburst was not directed at the hosts or intended to insult them.
Miller’s gesture signaled an effort to smooth over relations with local media and recalibrate the narrative around his leadership during a challenging stretch of the season. While he has stood by his defense of the team’s effort and reiterated his commitment to his players and program, this apology also underscored that, even at the highest levels of college coaching, emotions can run high in the wake of close losses — and that maintaining professional composure remains important when speaking publicly about struggles and criticism.
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The Bengals face a pivotal 2026 offseason after finishing 6–11 and missing the playoffs again, placing added emphasis on making smart roster decisions in free agency.
Trey Hendrickson is arguably the biggest free-agent name on Cincinnati’s roster. The veteran edge rusher, who led the NFL in sacks in 2024, is slated to hit unrestricted free agency after a one-year, high-salary deal in 2025 that didn’t include a long-term extension. Teams around the league view him as one of the top pass-rushing free agents available, and the Bengals must decide whether to use the franchise tag (which could cost roughly $36 million), pursue a multi-year deal, or let him test the open market.
Joseph Ossai has emerged as one of Cincinnati’s more intriguing free agents. After returning on a one-year “prove-it” contract in 2025 and matching solid production, Ossai could be a priority for retention. His youth and pass-rush upside make him a logical target for a return if the Bengals value continuity on the defensive front.
On offense, Noah Fant is another unrestricted free agent. The tight end signed a modest one-year deal in 2025 and has contributed as a blocker and occasional receiver. The Bengals could bring him back on a similar short-term arrangement to maintain offensive balance, but he’s also likely to draw interest elsewhere.
Dalton Risner has become a fan favorite on the offensive line after late-season play in 2025. He’s publicly expressed a desire to stay, and retaining him would help stabilize Joe Burrow’s protection.
Cam Taylor-Britt is the most uncertain of this group. The cornerback’s performance declined in 2025, and off-field issues and injury history may suppress his market value, potentially complicating re-signing discussions.
Overall, the Bengals approach 2026 free agency with significant cap space and crucial decisions on whether to retain core contributors or let them walk and reinvest elsewhere.
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As the Bengals head into the 2026 offseason, the future of elite edge rusher Trey Hendrickson in Cincinnati remains one of the organization’s most intriguing and uncertain storylines. Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowler and recent NFL sack leader, has been a disruptive force since joining the Bengals and was among the league’s most valuable free agents at the end of the 2025 season.
The central barrier to a long-term return has been contract negotiations. After a contentious holdout and talks that dragged through the 2025 offseason, the Bengals and Hendrickson eventually agreed to a one-year, $30 million deal that lets him hit unrestricted free agency in 2026. That new contract did not include a no-tag clause, giving Cincinnati the option to tender him with the franchise tag next spring — albeit at a high cost.
Most recently, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that the relationship between Hendrickson and the Bengals “has likely deteriorated beyond repair,” largely because of the bitter contract negotiations the past year. Fowler suggests that while the Bengals could use the franchise tag to retain him, Hendrickson appears poised to explore opportunities elsewhere in a strong market for pass rushers. A long-term return to Cincinnati now seems unlikely, especially given Hendrickson’s desire for security and the team’s investment in younger edge talent.
Realistically, then, the possibility of Hendrickson returning to the Bengals hinges on one of three outcomes:
Cincinnati uses the franchise tag and he plays another year while negotiating long-term.
Hendrickson and the team agree on a new extension (less likely per the latest intel).
He tests free agency and signs elsewhere.
At this point, Fowler’s update points toward #3 as the most probable scenario — meaning a Hendrickson return to Cincinnati isn’t off the table, but it’s far from likely.
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Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown announced that head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin will both return, signaling continuity and confidence in the franchise’s leadership as it looks toward the future. The decision reinforces the organization’s belief in the vision that has guided the Bengals through recent seasons and into consistent contention in the AFC.
Brown praised Taylor for his steady leadership and ability to connect with players, noting that stability at head coach remains a priority for the organization. Since taking over, Taylor has helped modernize the team’s culture, emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and resilience. Under his guidance, the Bengals have developed into a perennial playoff contender, highlighted by deep postseason runs and a reputation as one of the conference’s most competitive teams.
Duke Tobin’s return was framed as equally important. Brown emphasized Tobin’s role in building and maintaining the roster through the draft, free agency, and contract negotiations. Tobin has been instrumental in assembling a core of star talent while balancing long-term financial flexibility, a strategy that has allowed Cincinnati to compete with larger-market franchises. His eye for talent and willingness to make bold moves have earned respect across the league.
Brown acknowledged that expectations remain high in Cincinnati and that recent seasons have shown both the promise of the roster and the challenges that come with sustained success. By retaining both Taylor and Tobin, the Bengals are opting for continuity rather than sweeping change, believing that their current leadership group is best positioned to address shortcomings and push the team to the next level.
The announcement sends a clear message to players, fans, and the rest of the NFL: the Bengals trust their plan. With Taylor leading on the sidelines and Tobin shaping the roster, Cincinnati aims to remain a fixture in the AFC playoff picture and continue its pursuit of a championship.
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Yesterday, in what was essentially a meaningless Week 18 matchup for both clubs, the Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Cleveland Browns 20–18 at Paycor Stadium to close out a disappointing 2025 campaign.
Both teams entered the game already eliminated from playoff contention, but Cincinnati still hoped to end on a high note against an AFC North rival. Early on, Cincinnati struggled to put together consistent offense and committed costly errors, including missing two extra-point attempts — mistakes that would loom large in the final score. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s defense made a huge early impact, even scoring on a 97-yard interception return to set the tone.
The defining moment of the game came in the fourth quarter, when Browns defensive end Myles Garrett not only pressured Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow but set the NFL’s single-season sack record with his 23rd sack. The celebration around that milestone was controversial — Bengals head coach Zac Taylor angrily protested after officials paused play to honor Garrett’s achievement in a critical late-game moment.
Cincinnati mounted a late comeback, with Joe Burrow leading a quick scoring drive that gave the Bengals an 18–17 lead with under two minutes left. But Cleveland responded, and Shedeur Sanders engineered a clutch drive that set up Andre Szmyt’s 49-yard field goal as time expired to win it for the Browns.
For the Bengals, this loss capped a 6–11 season filled with inconsistency, turnovers, and missed opportunities. With Sunday’s defeat now in the books, Cincinnati will turn its focus to the offseason and making changes to get back into playoff contention in 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden publicly defended safety Geno Stone ahead of the Week 18 game, offering a relatively positive evaluation of the veteran despite widespread criticism of Stone’s play this season. Golden highlighted Stone’s leadership and communication as key factors in the defense’s improved performance over the past eight games, suggesting that Stone has played an important role in helping the unit find its footing of late. Golden credited him with getting the secondary aligned properly and being a stabilizing voice on the field.
Golden explicitly pointed to Stone’s contributions to recent defensive success, saying that much of the late-season improvement can be traced back to the safety’s steady presence. He acknowledged that both he and Stone, along with teammate Jordan Battle, would like to have “one play back here, one play back there,” but maintained that Stone has improved from the previous year and continues to develop. Golden emphasized a positive outlook on Stone’s future, stating he sees a “path forward” for Stone to keep improving with continued coaching.
It’s notable that while Golden praised Stone’s intangibles and leadership, he stopped short of committing to wanting Stone back in 2026, deflecting future-oriented questions by focusing solely on the final game of the season. Stone is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and Golden didn’t directly address plans for next year.
Golden’s comments have drawn mixed reactions, with many fans seeing his praise as coach-speak protecting a struggling player, while others interpret it as a genuine belief in Stone’s value beyond traditional statistical performance.
In short, Golden is publicly backing Geno Stone as a leader and communicator with room to grow, even as broader analysis and fan sentiment remain skeptical.
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Zac Taylor’s decision to play his starters, including quarterback Joe Burrow, in the final game of the season against the Cleveland Browns was a choice that sparked debate among fans and analysts. At the surface level, resting key players in a meaningless or low-stakes finale can seem like the safer option, especially when considering injury risk. However, Taylor’s approach reflected a broader philosophy about competitiveness, culture, and preparation.
One major factor behind the decision was momentum. Ending the season on a strong note can matter, particularly for a team trying to reinforce confidence and consistency. By playing Burrow and other starters, Taylor signaled that every game counts, regardless of playoff implications. This mindset helps establish a culture where effort and accountability do not fluctuate based on circumstance. For a franchise that has worked to shed years of inconsistency, maintaining that standard is significant.
There was also a developmental and rhythm-based argument. Burrow, coming off a demanding season, benefits from staying in sync with his receivers and offensive line. Game reps cannot be fully replicated in practice, and extended time off before the postseason—or the offseason—can disrupt timing. Taylor likely believed that keeping the offense sharp outweighed the controlled risk of limited snaps.
Critics, however, pointed to the obvious downside: injury. The Browns, a divisional rival, play a physical brand of football, and exposing franchise players in a final-week matchup always carries danger. For some, the potential long-term cost to Burrow’s health was not worth the short-term benefits.
Ultimately, Taylor’s decision highlighted his trust in his players and his commitment to a competitive identity. While reasonable minds can disagree on the risk-reward balance, the choice aligned with a coaching philosophy that prioritizes preparation, toughness, and treating every game as meaningful.
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In a convincing home performance at Paycor Stadium, the **Cincinnati Bengals cruised to a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, never trailing and dominating across all three phases of the game.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the catalyst for Cincinnati’s offense, throwing for 305 yards and two touchdown passes to star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Burrow’s efficient performance tied the franchise record for most 300-yard passing games (28), previously held by Andy Dalton.
Chase was a constant threat, hauling in seven catches for 60 yards and both of his scores. With this outing, he became the first player in NFL history to record at least 80 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns in each of his first five seasons, a remarkable milestone reflecting his elite consistency.
The Bengals also got a strong ground game from Chase Brown, who finished with 101 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, helping Cincinnati take control early and keep the Cardinals on their heels.
Cincinnati’s offense was so dominant that Burrow came out in the fourth quarter, with backup Joe Flacco taking over as the victory was well in hand. The Bengals amassed over 400 yards of total offense, showcasing balance and explosive playmaking.
Despite the loss, the Cardinals had a highlight when tight end Trey McBride set the NFL single-season reception record for a tight end with 119 catches, giving Arizona a rare positive takeaway.
Cincinnati improves to 6-10 on the season with the win, while Arizona falls to 3-13, extending a tough campaign.
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The Cincinnati Bengals (5-10) host the Arizona Cardinals (3-12) this Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff on FOX. Both teams are eliminated from playoff contention in disappointing 2025 seasons, turning this late-season matchup into a battle for pride, momentum heading into the offseason, and potentially better draft positioning.
The Bengals enter on a high note after exploding for 45 points in a dominant Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins. Joe Burrow looked sharp in his return from injury, throwing for over 300 yards with multiple touchdowns, while Ja'Marr Chase and the offense clicked efficiently. Chase Brown added a strong rushing performance, and the unit showed flashes of the explosiveness that has defined Cincinnati in recent years. However, the defense remains a major concern, ranking near the bottom of the league in points allowed (30.5 per game) and struggling against the pass and tight ends.
Arizona, meanwhile, is mired in a seven-game losing streak, most recently falling 26-19 to the Atlanta Falcons. With Kyler Murray sidelined for the season due to injury, Jacoby Brissett has been under center, leading an inconsistent offense that relies heavily on tight end Trey McBride (over 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns). The Cardinals' run game has been decimated by injuries to backs like James Conner and Trey Benson, leaving Michael Carter as the primary option. Defensively, Arizona has been porous, allowing 30+ points in several recent games, though they can keep things close against vulnerable units. Bengals are favored by about 7 points, with a high over/under around 53.5, reflecting expectations of a potential shootout given both teams' defensive woes and offensive talent. Burrow's presence gives Cincinnati a clear edge at quarterback, and home-field advantage in cold December weather could trouble the dome-accustomed Cardinals.
Key storylines include Burrow continuing to build momentum post-injury, McBride's dominance against a Bengals defense weak vs. tight ends, and whether Arizona can snap their skid against a team with more natural talent. Experts largely side with Cincinnati, but the Cardinals' ability to move the ball through the air could keep it competitive.
In a "meaningless" game for standings, look for fireworks and individual performances to shine. Bengals are poised to win, likely covering in a high-scoring affair.
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The Cincinnati Reds could be one bold move away from becoming serious contenders, and a potential trade for Luis Robert Jr. might be exactly what they need. In this video, we break down the idea of the Reds trading for Luis Robert, what it would cost, and how he could instantly change the outlook of Cincinnati’s lineup.
Luis Robert is one of the most dynamic players in Major League Baseball, combining elite power, speed, and Gold Glove–caliber defense in center field. With the Chicago White Sox possibly entering a retooling phase, trade rumors are heating up around Robert, and the Cincinnati Reds are a team that makes a lot of sense as a potential landing spot. But would the Reds be willing to part with top prospects or young MLB talent to make this deal happen?
We’ll analyze how Luis Robert would fit into the Reds’ roster, how he complements stars like Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, and whether Cincinnati’s farm system gives them enough ammunition to pull off a blockbuster trade. We’ll also discuss contract details, injury concerns, and the overall risk vs. reward of making such a high-profile move.
If the Reds are serious about competing in the NL Central and making a deep playoff run, trading for a superstar like Luis Robert could be a franchise-altering decision. Is this the right time for Cincinnati to go all-in, or should they stay patient with their young core?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments: Should the Cincinnati Reds trade for Luis Robert? What would you give up to make the deal happen?
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In a thrilling matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals delivered an explosive performance, defeating the Miami Dolphins 45-21. The Bengals showcased their offensive firepower, with standout plays and key contributions from both Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Despite a strong first-half effort from Miami, the Dolphins struggled to keep pace as the Bengals' offense took control after halftime.
The game saw Quinn Ewers stepping in for a benched Tua Tagovailoa, and though Ewers showed flashes of potential, the Dolphins’ offense couldn’t find enough rhythm to match the Bengals’ high-powered attack. Joe Burrow was in top form, leading the Bengals with precision throws and timely decisions. Meanwhile, Ja'Marr Chase was dominant, consistently making big catches and proving why he’s one of the league’s top receivers.
On the defensive side, the Bengals did a great job of applying pressure and forcing mistakes, including key sacks and turnovers. Miami’s struggles to protect the quarterback, coupled with their inability to adjust to Cincinnati’s defensive schemes, kept the game out of reach. The Dolphins’ inability to capitalize on early opportunities ultimately led to their downfall.
This 45-21 win marks another strong statement for the Bengals as they continue to build momentum for the season. Watch the full game highlights and analysis to relive the key moments that led to this impressive victory!
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The Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) close out their road slate Sunday in Miami against the Dolphins (6-8) in a game devoid of playoff implications for Cincy but rich with opportunity. After being officially eliminated from postseason contention, Zac Taylor’s club has a chance to build momentum into 2026 and reestablish competitive identity over the final three weeks.
Offensively, Joe Burrow and his talented receiving corps will look to bounce back from a tough shutout loss to Baltimore, where Burrow was held to 225 yards with two interceptions and Ja’Marr Chase still showed elite playmaking ability. Getting the offense untracked is priority one, and fresh legs in the passing game — particularly from Chase and whoever emerges as a No. 2 option — could exploit a Dolphins secondary missing playmakers at times.
Cincinnati’s defense, however, enters with concerns. The interior defensive line has taken hits with B.J. Hill and Kris Jenkins Jr. trending toward inactivity, and Joseph Ossai’s ankle issues further weaken pass-rush depth. That could challenge a Miami attack transitioning to rookie Quinn Ewers under center after benching Tua Tagovailoa amid a season leading the league in interceptions.
From a scheme standpoint, the Bengals can attack a Dolphins defense that has been inconsistent against the run and susceptible in the secondary — offering a blueprint for Cincinnati to sustain drives and flip field position. Turnovers and discipline will be key; forcing mistakes from an inexperienced Miami QB could tilt the game.
Ultimately, while the Bengals aren’t fighting for a playoff spot, Sunday serves as a referendum on effort, growth, and offseason trajectory. A strong road performance — especially in a physical division battle — can boost confidence and spotlight emerging core pieces heading into 2026.
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Ahead of Week 16 vs. the Miami Dolphins, Bengals QB Joe Burrow addressed the media with candid, reflective, and at times cryptic comments about his mindset, the season, and his future in the NFL.
In his opening remarks, Burrow made one thing clear: he still loves playing football. “I just want to play ball” was the overarching theme of his message — emphasizing that his passion for the game is what keeps him going, even through adversity. Burrow said it often feels like “everybody’s trying to do everything in their power to make me not play football,” but he’s fighting through it because he likes playing the game.
When asked about the possibility of playing elsewhere, Burrow gave an intriguing answer: “You think about a lot of things.”
While he didn’t close the door on future possibilities, he also said he “can’t see a world in which he’s not with the Bengals in 2026.”
He reiterated that he expects to play for a long time, projecting confidence in his longevity and performance at a high level, even as this season has been one of setbacks and frustration.
Burrow also supported his coaches and teammates, suggesting that while changes might be needed, the organization has the right people in place — and that everyone wants the same thing: to win.
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Bengals news: Paul Dehner Jr.’s recent reporting suggests that, even after missing the playoffs for a third straight season and finishing with a 4-10 record, the Bengals are unlikely to make sweeping changes at the top of the football operations or coaching hierarchy. Internally, both Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor are expected to remain with the team heading into the 2026 season rather than being dismissed.
A key reason for this continuity is Tobin’s deeply rooted relationship with Bengals ownership. Dehner notes that Tobin—officially titled Director of Player Personnel but functioning as the de facto general manager—is regarded almost as part of the family by owner Mike Brown and the broader leadership structure. Because of this, ownership reportedly has no internal inclination to fire Tobin, even amid external pressure and fan frustration.
Taylor’s situation is similar in that his contractual status strongly favors retention. Dehner explains that Taylor is under contract through the 2027 season due to an additional extension that was not widely publicized at the time. Because the Bengals rarely fire head coaches with multiple years left on their deals, and given Taylor’s history leading the team to a Super Bowl and consecutive AFC Championship Games earlier in his tenure, his job is viewed as relatively secure.
In short, Dehner’s reporting paints a picture of ownership favoring stability and loyalty over dramatic change, even in the face of poor on-field results and vocal calls from the fan base for a reset. Both Tobin and Taylor are therefore expected to stay put for the foreseeable future.
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The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 season has been a stark departure from expectations, and pressure is building not just on head coach Zac Taylor, but also on director of player personnel Duke Tobin and defensive coordinator Al Golden. At the heart of the frustration is a team that was once seen as perennial contenders — led by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase — now heading toward missing the playoffs for a third straight season. Recent analysis from NFL hot seat rankings even lists Taylor among the top coaches whose jobs could be in jeopardy.
For Taylor, criticism centers on game management, inconsistency, and offensive decline without Burrow healthy. With the Bengals at a losing record and recent blowout losses — such as the shutout at the hands of the Ravens — national media and fans alike are openly debating whether Taylor can right the ship. Some reports place him at risk of being fired, pointing to coaching decisions and the team’s overall malaise.
Behind the scenes, Duke Tobin’s roster construction is increasingly questioned. As the de facto general manager, Tobin has seen the Bengals struggle to build a defense capable of complementing their offensive talent. Fans and analysts argue that draft and free-agency misses, especially on defense, have hamstrung coach and coordinator alike, contributing to the organization’s slide.
Meanwhile, Al Golden, brought in to fix defensive woes, hasn’t turned around a unit that has been historically bad in key statistical categories this season, leading to louder calls for change. Some outlets even speculated midseason about the possibility of firing Golden, illustrating how his performance is being judged.
Collectively, ownership faces mounting pressure from fans and pundits to overhaul leadership at multiple levels — a rare crossroads for a franchise that has prized continuity. The coming weeks, especially how the Bengals finish the season, could decide whether these three retain their jobs or if Cincinnati opts for a fresh start.
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In a frigid Paycor Stadium showdown on December 14, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a humiliating 24-0 shutout loss to the Baltimore Ravens, officially eliminating them from playoff contention for the third straight season. The defeat dropped the Bengals to 4-10, capping one of the most disappointing campaigns in recent franchise history amid high preseason expectations.
The Ravens (7-7) avenged their 32-14 Thanksgiving loss to Cincinnati just weeks earlier, delivering what coach John Harbaugh called their most complete performance of the year. Lamar Jackson, efficient on a cold day with temperatures around 10 degrees and wind chill below zero, completed 8 of 12 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns—both in the first half. He connected with rookie running back Rasheen Ali for a 30-yard score and Zay Flowers for a 28-yard strike, building a 14-0 halftime lead. Derrick Henry pounded out 100 yards on 11 carries, controlling the ground game.
Cincinnati's offense, despite possessing the ball for nearly 40 minutes and running 71 plays, managed just 298 yards and no points—the first shutout of Joe Burrow's career. Burrow went 24-of-39 for 225 yards but threw two costly interceptions, including a fourth-quarter pick-six returned 95 yards (with a lateral) by Kyle Van Noy and Alohi Gilman that sealed the game at 24-0 after a field goal. Ja'Marr Chase hauled in 10 catches for 132 yards, but the Bengals repeatedly stalled in scoring position, missing receiver Tee Higgins (concussion protocol).
Baltimore's defense dominated, sacking Burrow three times and forcing turnovers. The win kept the Ravens half a game behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North, fueling their playoff push after a 1-5 start. For Cincinnati, the blowout underscored defensive woes (last in the NFL in yards and points allowed) and offensive inconsistencies, shifting focus to a pivotal offseason.
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In the electric hum of Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati Bengals fans have waited 11 agonizing weeks for this moment. Joe Burrow, the cool-headed gunslinger whose left big toe turned traitor in Week 2 against Jacksonville, steps onto his home turf this Sunday for the first time since that brutal turf toe rupture. What was expected to sideline him until mid-December became a defiant Thanksgiving triumph in Baltimore, where he diced up the Ravens for 261 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-14 rout. Now, at 4-9 but flickering with Burrow-fueled fire, the Bengals host Lamar Jackson and a 6-6 Ravens squad hungry for redemption.
Burrow's return wasn't just early—it was engineered. Post-surgery on September 19, he rehabbed with a carbon-fiber-plated cleat, a rigid ally against backward bends that could reopen the wound. On Thanksgiving, the plate didn't cramp his style; he scrambled, play-faked, and zipped lasers to Ja'Marr Chase, shaking off rust like a champ. "I've been through a lot," Burrow reflected post-loss to Buffalo last week, his voice laced with the weight of a ruptured appendix last offseason and this season's frustrations. At 29, he's philosophical: Winning burns bright, but fun fuels the long haul. Against Buffalo, he dazzled in defeat—over 300 yards in a 39-34 heartbreaker—proving the toe's no longer a tyrant.
Enter Lamar Jackson, the dual-threat dynamo who's Baltimore's heartbeat. Fresh off nagging knee, ankle, and toe woes of his own, Jackson's elusiveness torched Cincy's secondary before, but the Bengals' defense, galvanized by five Thanksgiving takeaways, smells blood. This rematch crackles with AFC North venom: Burrow's precision versus Jackson's chaos, Chase's speed against Baltimore's vaunted front. Paycor will roar as Burrow, arm cocked like a .22, aims to flip the script on a Ravens team clinging to wild-card hopes.
For Burrow, it's personal—a home debut reclaiming his throne, toe be damned. Bengals Nation, starved for stripes of black and orange glory, braces for fireworks. If Thanksgiving was appetizer, Sunday's the feast. Will Burrow carve up Baltimore again, or will Lamar's legs dance away dreams? One thing's certain: The riverfront's about to rumble.
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Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow delivered one of the most introspective and concerning press conferences of his career on December 10, 2025 — and the reaction from fans and analysts has been intense. Coming off a tough loss and a season plagued by injuries, Burrow openly talked about how the mental and emotional toll of the game has affected him this year.
Burrow, who celebrated his 29th birthday the same day, didn’t hide his feelings when asked how he’s approaching football right now. Instead of his usual confident, competitive answers, he said “if I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it,” suggesting that the joy of playing has been harder to find amidst the challenges.
He admitted he’s been through a lot — both physically and mentally — after multiple injuries over his six NFL seasons, including his latest turf toe setback this year. When a reporter asked whether his frustration was football-related or personal, Burrow’s simple reply was “all of the above.”
These comments sparked immediate worries online, with some fans comparing his tone to that of former NFL MVP Andrew Luck before his sudden retirement. While Burrow did not say he’s considering quitting, the fact that he’s openly questioning his motivation has been a rare and sobering moment.
This press conference highlights not just the physical toll of the NFL but the mental strain even superstar quarterbacks face — making this a must-watch for every Bengals fan and football follower.
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In the cutthroat world of MLB free agency, few stories sting like a prodigal son choosing the bright lights of Philadelphia over his Ohio roots. On December 9, 2025, Kyle Schwarber, the Middletown native who grew up idolizing the Cincinnati Reds, inked a five-year, $150 million deal to stay with the Phillies—leaving the Reds empty-handed after a spirited but ultimately underpowered pursuit. For a franchise desperate to reignite fan passion at Great American Ball Park, this was more than a missed signing; it was a gut punch to the Queen City's baseball soul.
Schwarber's 2025 season was a revelation: 56 home runs—tops in the NL—and 132 RBIs, a career zenith that vaulted him to second in MVP voting. At 32, the burly designated hitter evolved into a complete force, smashing an MLB-record 23 homers against lefties and posting a .964 OPS versus them, upending his platoon woes. His raw power, infectious energy, and Wawa-endorsed Philly flair made him the perfect leadoff masher behind Bryce Harper, fueling the Phillies' championship chase. No wonder Philly locked him up; he's their clubhouse heartbeat, a grizzled leader who bet on himself and won big.
The Reds, though, saw Schwarber as destiny's gift. Just 35 miles from his boyhood diamond, he could've been the thunderous bat to complement Elly De La Cruz's spark and Jonathan India's savvy—propelling Cincinnati from rebuild purgatory to playoff contention. GM Nick Krall courted him aggressively at the GM Meetings, even hosting Schwarber and wife Paige for a November tour of GABP. Their offer? A five-year pact around $125 million, with escalators—respectable, but shy of Philly's bounty. Even the Orioles matched the Phillies' terms, only to watch Schwarber's heart pull him eastward.
This miss exposes the Reds' fiscal bind: a mid-market team chasing splashy dreams without the deep pockets of NL East behemoths. Ticket sales would've surged with "Schwar Bomb" nights echoing off the Ohio River, but instead, fans are left with echoes of 2010 glory. Pittsburgh and Boston sniffed around, too, but Cincinnati's emotional pitch fell flat against cold cash.
As Schwarber preps for another Citizens Bank Park barrage, Reds Nation mourns what could've been: a homecoming homer derby that never materialized. It's a reminder that in baseball, roots run deep, but dollars dig deeper. For now, the Phillies feast on continuity; the Reds pivot to Plan B, hoping for fireworks elsewhere. But oh, what a Schwarber-shaped hole in the lineup—and the heart.
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In a crushing blow to the Cincinnati Bengals' already sputtering defense, star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is set to undergo core muscle surgery this week, effectively ending his 2025 campaign. The procedure, confirmed by multiple sources including ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, addresses a nagging hip/pelvis injury that has plagued the 31-year-old edge rusher since Week 6. With a recovery timeline of approximately six weeks, Hendrickson will miss the Bengals' final four regular-season games—and any slim playoff hopes they might cling to.
Hendrickson's season began with promise but unraveled amid contract drama and physical setbacks. Entering 2025 as the reigning sack leader from 2024 (with a league-high 17.5 takedowns) and a first-team All-Pro, he inked a one-year, $30 million deal just before training camp after a contentious holdout. The Bengals, desperate to retain their defensive anchor, avoided a franchise tag but failed to secure a long-term extension. Hendrickson appeared in seven games, notching four sacks and 22 tackles, but his production dipped as the injury flared during a loss to the Green Bay Packers on October 13. He gutted it out for partial games against the New York Jets and others, but aggravated symptoms forced him to the sideline indefinitely after Week 8.
Head coach Zac Taylor, speaking Monday, revealed Hendrickson consulted specialists at Philadelphia's Vincera Institute, opting for surgery after rest and rehab failed. "It's kind of all that," Taylor vaguely noted of the hip/core issues. For a 4-9 Bengals team three games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, the timing is devastating. Cincinnati's pass rush, once elite, now ranks near the bottom, exacerbating a defense that has surrendered 30-plus points in five of their last seven outings.
This surgery isn't just a season-ender; it casts uncertainty over Hendrickson's Bengals future. As an unrestricted free agent in 2026, he'll command top dollar—potentially $25 million annually—from suitors like the Eagles or 49ers. The Bengals, cap-strapped with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, may let him walk, ending a five-year tenure that yielded 61 sacks, four Pro Bowls, and a Super Bowl window that slammed shut. Hendrickson's resilience—pushing through pain for a team that drafted him as a mid-round flier in 2020—earned him respect, but this injury symbolizes Cincinnati's broader woes: talent undermined by misfortune and mismanagement.
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In the swirling snow of Highmark Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals authored yet another chapter in their tragic playbook of late-game agony, succumbing 39-34 to the Buffalo Bills on December 7, 2025. What began as a masterclass in offensive dominance devolved into a defensive meltdown that left Who Dey Nation numb, dropping the Bengals to 4-9 and burying their faint playoff dreams under an avalanche of what-ifs.
Joe Burrow, ever the unflappable gunslinger, orchestrated a clinic early on, torching Buffalo's secondary for 284 yards and four touchdowns. Ja'Marr Chase, his favorite weapon, hauled in 44 yards . The Bengals struck first with a Chase Brown 5-yard rumble, then added scores on their next two drives, converting seven of eight third-downs to build a 28-18 cushion midway through the third quarter. It felt like vintage Cincinnati: explosive, resilient, ready to flip the script on a middling season plagued by injuries and inconsistency.
But as the flakes thickened, so did the cracks. Josh Allen, Buffalo's dual-threat dynamo, awakened with 251 passing yards, three aerial strikes, and a scrambling touchdown of his own. The turning point? A fumble at the goal line that the Bengals miraculously recovered—only for the defense to unravel thereafter. With 5:25 left, trailing 34-31, Bills cornerback Christian Benford snagged a telegraphed Burrow lob intended for Ja'Marr Chase, racing 63 yards untouched for the go-ahead score.
Coach Zac Taylor's postgame lament—"Just sick for the guys"—echoed the ghosts of Super Bowl LVI and countless other collapses. Three games back in the AFC North, with Pittsburgh looming, Cincinnati's 6% division odds now teeter on a miracle 4-0 finish. Burrow's stoic presser masked the frustration: "We had it. We let it slip." Fans, shivering in the stands and scrolling highlights at home, know the drill—talent squandered, heartbreak harvested. In a league of margins, the Bengals' Achilles' heel remains their inability to close. Will this be the loss that ignites a reckoning, or just another scar in the saga? For now, it's devastation, pure and piercing.
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Bengals' Heartbreaking Collapse: A 39-34 Snowy Thriller Loss to the BillsIn the swirling snow of Orchard Park on December 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals experienced yet another gut-wrenching defeat, falling 39-34 to the Buffalo Bills in a Week 14 AFC showdown that felt like a playoff preview gone awry. For a Bengals team clinging to fading postseason hopes at 4-8, this loss wasn't just a tally in the standings—it was a microcosm of their season's frustrations: explosive offense undercut by untimely errors, a defense that bent but couldn't break, and the cruel poetry of two bizarre interceptions sealing their fate.The game kicked off under a blanket of white, with Mother Nature turning Highmark Stadium into a winter wonderland. Cincinnati won the coin toss and, defying convention, elected to receive. It paid immediate dividends. Joe Burrow, the Bengals' unflappable gunslinger, orchestrated a meticulous 14-play, 67-yard march that devoured 8:16 off the clock. He went 5-for-6, threading needles through the flurries to set up Chase Brown's gritty five-yard touchdown plunge—assisted by a shove from tackle Amarius Mims. Just like that, it was 7-0, and Bengals fans dared to dream of extending their streak of scoring first-drive touchdowns against Buffalo in four straight meetings.Buffalo, however, is no ordinary foe. Josh Allen, the dual-threat dynamo, answered with surgical precision. The Bills' offense, leaning on tight-end heavy sets to exploit Cincinnati's linebacker coverage, clawed back with a field goal, making it 7-3. Burrow wasn't done. In the second quarter, he carved up the secondary again, finding Tee Higgins for a one-handed, highlight-reel touchdown grab that pushed the lead to 14-3. By halftime, the Bengals held a precarious 21-11 edge, having converted 4-of-4 third downs on their opening possession. Ja'Marr Chase, battling through the weather, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the season—his fifth such campaign—reminding everyone why Cincinnati's passing attack remains elite.The third quarter hinted at Bengals dominance. Burrow's hot streak continued, with Chase Brown adding another score to balloon the lead to 28-11. Burrow finished 22-of-31 for 218 yards and three touchdowns, his pocket presence a beacon in the blizzard. The Bengals' ground game chipped in 70 yards from Brown, who also hauled in a receiving score, showcasing the balanced attack that once made Cincy a Super Bowl contender.But football's cruel theater unfolded in the fourth. Trailing by 17, Buffalo's defense—led by cornerback Christian Benford—finally cracked the code. Midway through the frame, Benford snared Burrow's short right pass intended for Chase at the Buffalo 37, returning it 63 yards for a pick-six that ignited the comeback. The stadium erupted; the Bills trailed 28-18. Allen, electric as ever, responded with four total touchdowns—two passing, two rushing—capitalizing on the momentum. A late Bengals touchdown pulled them within 36-34, but their two-point conversion fizzled when Burrow fumbled the snap.Then, the dagger: Burrow's second inexplicable interception in as many attempts, this one a wobbling duck in the snow that gifted Buffalo prime field position. The Bills tacked on a field goal, then methodically ran out the clock after Cincinnati's onside kick failed. Allen's 21 fourth-quarter points underscored Buffalo's resilience, improving them to 9-4 and bolstering their AFC East grip.For Cincinnati, the what-ifs sting. Two "weirdest interceptions you'll ever see," as one analyst quipped, turned a potential statement win into another collapse. The defense, featuring Jordan Battle's three picks on the year, forced a turnover on downs but couldn't stop Allen's heroics. Injuries, like edge rusher Joseph Ossai's brief exit, added to the toll. This 39-34 heartbreaker drops the Bengals to 4-9, their playoff dreams buried deeper in the snow. Yet, with Burrow's wizardry (18-5 in December games lifetime), hope flickers. Next week, redemption calls against the Browns—but for now, Buffalo's blizzard of brilliance leaves Cincinnati chilled.(Word count: 412)
This Sunday, December 7, at Highmark Stadium in chilly Orchard Park, NY, the Buffalo Bills (8-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) in a Week 14 NFL showdown with massive playoff stakes. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, flexed from a later slot amid Cincinnati's sudden spark. The Bills, clinging to AFC East control amid a wild-card scrum, must win to stay ahead of surging rivals like the Jets and Dolphins. For the Bengals, buried in the AFC North but two games back of Baltimore, this is elimination Sunday—Joe Burrow's return has ignited faint hopes of a late miracle run.
Buffalo enters as a 6-point favorite (moneyline -275; over/under 52.5), per BetMGM, with a 70% win probability from models like Dimers. Their offense hums, led by MVP frontrunner Josh Allen (30 total TDs, second in NFL). Allen's dual-threat prowess—19 passing, 11 rushing scores—pairs with the league's top ground game (155.7 yards/game). James Cook, fresh off back-to-back 100-yard outbursts, feasts against Cincy's porous run D (153.3 yards allowed, second-worst). Buffalo's defense, No. 1 in pass yards conceded (163.2/game), has rebounded lately, forcing turnovers and stifling Pittsburgh 26-7 last week. Linebacker Shaq Thompson anchors the front seven, eyeing Bengals RB Chase Brown and TEs (65 catches, 527 yards, 6 TDs).
Cincinnati counters with Burrow's precision (261 yards, 2 TDs in his Week 13 return from a foot injury) and Ja'Marr Chase's wizardry (chasing 1,000 yards for a fifth straight season). Chase torched Baltimore for 110 yards, but Buffalo's secondary—featuring Rasul Douglas—ranks eighth in yards per attempt allowed (6.5). The Bengals' D, 32nd in points (31.2/game) and total yards (410/game), leans on DE Joseph Ossai (5 sacks) amid Trey Hendrickson's absence. Tee Higgins remains in concussion protocol, thinning the arsenal.
Experts lean Bills in a shootout: USA TODAY predicts 28-24 Buffalo, NBC sees a 27-23 squeaker. Yet Burrow's perfect December road record (5-0) tempts upset whispers. Expect Allen to exploit gaps early, Cook to grind clock, and Burrow to rally late—but home-field and Buffalo's December dominance (23-4 since 2020) tilt the scales. Fireworks await in this AFC thriller.
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The Cincinnati Bengals' defense, once dubbed the worst in NFL history for surrendering over 400 yards per game and 32.7 points on average through 11 weeks, has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last three outings. Post-bye week, this young unit—plagued by rookie errors, poor tackling, and a lack of takeaways—has flipped the script, providing a lifeline to a 4-8 team clinging to faint playoff hopes.
The turnaround ignited in Week 12 against the New England Patriots, where Cincinnati limited a surging offense to 26 points, their second-lowest yield of the season. Defensive coordinator Al Golden highlighted improved tackling and run defense, crediting middle linebacker Barrett Carter's "line of scrimmage command." Though the Bengals fell 26-20, it marked a stark contrast to prior debacles, like the 80 combined points leaked to the Bears and Jets pre-bye.
Thanksgiving's 32-14 rout of the Baltimore Ravens on November 27 epitomized the surge. Facing the AFC's hottest team, the defense forced five turnovers—including three from Lamar Jackson—while sacking him thrice and holding Derrick Henry to 60 rushing yards. They allowed just 346 total yards, converted only 3-of-10 third downs, and notched their first sub-26-point game since Week 1. Rookies Demetrius Knight Jr. and Carter shone: Knight's red-zone interception and Carter's leadership in calls anchored the front seven. As Golden noted, the group is "populating the ball" more aggressively, blending sophisticated blitzes with veteran poise.
Head coach Zac Taylor praised the "complete-game" effort, the first of 2025, while quarterback Joe Burrow, returning from injury, credited the "building" momentum. Even safety Geno Stone admitted fewer missed tackles, signaling growing confidence.
With edge rusher Trey Hendrickson nearing return, this three-week sample—yielding 14 points per game against Baltimore and better third-down stops—hints at sustainability. For a squad eyeing a Buffalo rematch, it's not just improvement; it's redemption. The Bengals' kids have grown up, turning a liability into a weapon just in time.
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In the frosty confines of Highmark Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals square off against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in a pivotal AFC clash that pits two of the league's premier quarterbacks against each other: Joe Burrow and Josh Allen. As Week 14 unfolds, both teams jockey for playoff positioning, with the Bills clinging to a wild-card spot and the Bengals desperate to climb the standings after a rollercoaster start to the season.
Joe Burrow, the Bengals' unflappable gunslinger, enters this matchup on a high note. Fresh off a triumphant return from a nagging wrist tweak earlier this year, Burrow has been surgical, posting 19.24 fantasy points in his last outing and ranking as the QB4 overall. His 2025 stats scream efficiency: over 4,000 passing yards, 30-plus touchdowns, and a completion percentage north of 68%. Armed with Ja'Marr Chase's explosive routes and Tee Higgins' red-zone prowess, Burrow thrives in shootouts. But Buffalo's secondary, led by Christian Benford and a resurgent Taron Johnson, will test him—expect Burrow to lean on quick slants and play-action to counter the Bills' blitz-heavy scheme under Sean McDermott.
On the flip side, Josh Allen embodies chaos in the best way possible. The MVP frontrunner boasts a league-leading five double-digit rushing touchdowns, blending arm talent with bulldozer mobility. Averaging 25.8 points per game in fantasy terms, Allen's dual-threat nightmare—coupled with James Cook's shifty runs and Khalil Shakir's emergence—makes Buffalo's offense a juggernaut. Yet, Cincinnati's front seven, anchored by Trey Hendrickson and a healthy Sam Hubbard, poses a real threat to Allen's pocket presence. If the Bills' O-line holds, Allen could exploit the Bengals' middling pass defense for chunk plays.
Head-to-head history favors Burrow slightly, with a 2-1 edge in regular-season tilts, but Allen's home-field advantage and Buffalo's 6-1 December record tilt the scales. This isn't just a quarterback duel; it's a symphony of stars—Burrow's precision versus Allen's power—where the winner could vault their squad toward January glory. Prediction: Bills edge it 31-27, but don't bet against Burrow's magic. Football at its finest.
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In the Bengals' 34-12 loss to the Steelers on November 16, 2025, defensive end Myles Murphy delivered his most commanding performance yet, a beacon of progress amid a deflating defeat. The 2023 first-round pick entered the game under scrutiny, with just 4.5 sacks through 10 outings and the Bengals' pass rush depleted by injuries to Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart. Facing a revamped Pittsburgh line featuring ex-first-rounders Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu, Murphy stepped up as the de facto leader of Cincy's edge rotation.
Murphy's stat line screamed dominance: a career-high seven tackles, five in the first half alone, anchoring the run defense with five stops that limited Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell's explosiveness. He led the team with six quarterback pressures, per Pro Football Focus, constantly disrupting Aaron Rodgers (and later Mason Rudolph) in the pocket. His crowning moment came midway through the second quarter: teaming with B.J. Hill for an 11-yard sack on Rodgers, a thunderous strip-sack that forced a punt and ignited Who Dey cheers in Acrisure Stadium. Murphy's bull rushes overwhelmed Fautanu, ending the rookie's recent hype, while his pursuit angles—chasing down Warren for a 3-yard stuff—showcased improved instincts and effort.
This wasn't mere volume; it was refined technique. Murphy switched sides seamlessly, exploiting mismatches with violent hand usage and a low pad level honed during the bye week. Despite a roughing-the-passer flag that gifted Pittsburgh a first down and a neutral zone infraction, his motor never waned, even as the defense surrendered a pick-six and fumble return for scores in the second half. Teammates like Joseph Ossai and Cedric Johnson fed off his energy, hinting at a budding rotation.
For a Bengals D ranked 28th in sacks, Murphy's breakout signals hope. At 22, he's evolving from raw athlete to disruptive force, pressuring coaches to eye his fifth-year option. In a season of 3-7 despair, this was Murphy's "put it all together" game—raw power meets football IQ. If sustained, it could salvage Cincinnati's pass rush and playoff dreams.
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In the heated world of NFL rivalries, few moments capture raw emotion like a spit take—literally. On November 16, 2025, during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 34-12 demolition of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase found himself at the center of controversy. In the fourth quarter, amid a scrum of trash talk and tangled limbs, Chase allegedly spat on Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey, igniting a brawl that saw Ramsey ejected for throwing a punch.
The incident unfolded after an earlier scuffle that drew personal foul flags on both players. Ramsey, no stranger to on-field theatrics, grabbed Chase by the facemask and unleashed a helmet-rattling swing. Post-game, Ramsey didn't mince words: "He spit on me. I don't give a f--- about football after that, respectfully. I'm all for trash talking, but that's crossing the line."
Chase, the Bengals' explosive 2021 first-round pick and three-time Pro Bowler, vehemently denied it: "I never opened my mouth to that guy. I didn’t spit on nobody." But video evidence from FOX 19 cameras in Cincinnati told a different story, capturing what appeared to be a clear projectile from Chase's direction.
The NFL wasted no time. On November 17, the league slapped Chase with a one-game suspension without pay, citing Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1: "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship." He'll miss the Bengals' Week 12 clash with the New England Patriots, costing him roughly $448,333 in salary. This marks the second spitting-related ban this season, echoing Eagles DT Jalen Carter's ejection and suspension for hawking a loogie at Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in Week 1.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor, while praising Chase's usual poise—"He's one of the best leaders we've got"—deemed the act "unacceptable." For a team already reeling from QB Joe Burrow's Week 2 injury and a 2-8 record, losing their 1,000-yard receiver stings. Chase, with 72 catches for 1,128 yards and 8 TDs this year, embodies Cincinnati's high-octane offense.
Critics decry the league's zero-tolerance stance on such "disgusting" behavior, arguing it deters the passion that fuels football. Yet, precedents like Carter's affirm the NFL's message: Spitting isn't spirited—it's sanction-worthy. As Chase appeals (or doesn't), this episode underscores the thin line between competitive fire and foul play. In a league of gladiators, one glob of saliva can sideline a superstar. Will it humble Chase or harden his edge? Only the tape—and the tape—will tell.
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In a brutal AFC North showdown at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals' flickering playoff aspirations were snuffed out in a 34-12 thrashing by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dropping to 3-7, Cincinnati's defense showed early grit but crumbled under second-half turnovers, while an offense led by Joe Flacco sputtered against a revamped Steelers unit. The loss halts any momentum from their Week 7 upset over Pittsburgh, exposing persistent issues in protection and execution.
The Bengals struck first, marching 75 yards on their opening drive capped by Flacco's 28-yard touchdown strike to Tee Higgins, who extended his scoring streak to four games and sits third league-wide with seven receiving TDs. Cincinnati's defense, anchored by Myles Murphy's career-high seven tackles (including a sack) and Oren Burks' nine stops, blanked Pittsburgh after their initial field goal, forcing four punts and limiting them to 188 yards through halftime. Chase Brown powered the ground game with 99 rushing yards on 18 carries—his fourth straight 100-yard scrimmage outing—adding hope amid a 9-6 deficit.
But the third quarter flipped the script. Flacco's errant pass was swiped by Steelers safety Kyle Dugger, who sprinted 74 yards for a pick-six, igniting a 20-9 Pittsburgh lead. The Bengals clawed to 13-20 late in the frame, but a fumbled snap led to cornerback James Pierre's 32-yard scoop-and-score, ballooning the margin to 27-12. Mason Rudolph, stepping in for the wrist-injured Aaron Rodgers, sealed it with a 5-yard toss to Kenneth Gainwell, who tallied two TD catches.
Flacco finished 23-of-40 for 199 yards, one score, and the costly interception—snapping his 100+ passer rating streak. Ja'Marr Chase, double-teamed relentlessly, managed just three catches for 30 yards after his 16-reception explosion versus Pittsburgh earlier. A sideline scuffle saw Steelers' Jalen Ramsey ejected for punching Chase amid unproven spitting allegations, adding fuel to the rivalry.
Head coach Zac Taylor lamented, "You feel all the losses. They all eat at you... Our option is to come back tomorrow and keep fighting." Flacco acknowledged Pittsburgh's adjustments: "They had a couple guys on him [Chase] more often... We've got to match that." With a red-hot New England squad next, Cincinnati must rally or face a lost season. The Bengals' defense forced Pittsburgh into inefficiency early, but self-inflicted wounds—turnovers, penalties, and injuries to Cam Taylor-Britt (foot) and Trey Hendrickson (hip, out second straight)—proved fatal. At 3-7, their wild-card path is a steep climb, demanding urgent fixes in a division where the Steelers (6-4) now lead comfortably.
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In a league increasingly defined by youth and flash, Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers represent the grizzled veterans who refuse to fade. At 40 and 41, respectively, the duo's second showdown of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday—Bengals at Steelers—evokes a bygone era of pocket passers with ice in their veins. Their first clash, a Thursday night thriller on Oct. 16 in Cincinnati, was a 33-31 Bengals escape that felt like a nod to their Super Bowl legacies.
Flacco, thrust into the Bengals' starting role amid Joe Burrow's injury woes, orchestrated a fourth-quarter masterclass. He went 31-of-47 for 342 yards and three touchdowns, capping the win with a game-winning drive that silenced a raucous Paycor Stadium crowd. Rodgers, in his Steelers debut after a surprise June free-agency signing, nearly stole it, tossing four scores on 249 yards but undone by two picks—including a back-breaking interception in the red zone. It marked just the second starting QB matchup of 40-plus-year-olds in NFL history, behind only Vinny Testaverde and Warren Moon in 2002.
Now, with Burrow practicing but Flacco downplaying any benching—"I'm honestly not really thinking about it"—the iron man from Audubon, N.J., gets the nod in Pittsburgh. The Bengals (3-6 post-bye) desperately need this to stay afloat in the AFC North, leaning on Ja'Marr Chase's explosiveness to exploit a Steelers secondary that's surrendered 1,200 receiving yards to wideouts this year. Flacco's steady 68% completion rate and seven TDs over his last four starts make him a sneaky fantasy gem, but the road test at Acrisure Stadium looms large.
For Rodgers, wearing black and gold has been a mixed bag: 2,100 yards and 15 TDs, but the Steelers' 4-5 mark reflects offensive line woes and a run game that's averaged a measly 3.8 yards per carry. Najee Harris must grind early to set up play-action magic, or Flacco's poise could haunt them again. This "Old Bowl" rematch isn't just divisional fireworks—it's a testament to longevity in a brutal sport. Will Rodgers reclaim his four-time MVP aura, or does Flacco, the eternal bridesmaid turned Bengal savior, prove age is merely a number? Kickoff at 1 p.m. ET promises answers, with playoff implications hanging in the balance.
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The storied Bengals-Steelers rivalry reignites this Sunday, November 16, at Acrisure Stadium, where the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) in a pivotal Week 11 matchup. With Pittsburgh clinging to a one-game lead in the AFC North over the Ravens, a win keeps their postseason hopes alive, while Cincinnati eyes a season sweep after stunning the Steelers 33-20 in Week 7. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, with oddsmakers favoring Pittsburgh by 5.5 points and an over/under of 49.5.
The Bengals enter off a bye week, desperate to salvage their season without star QB Joe Burrow, who's sidelined by a toe injury but designated for return soon. Veteran Joe Flacco steps in, fresh off a monster 470-yard, four-TD outing against Chicago on November 2—his best since 2022. Flacco's career mark against Pittsburgh? A balanced 11-11, with 27 TDs in those tilts. He'll lean on WR Ja'Marr Chase, who torched the Steelers for 16 catches, 161 yards, and a score in their last meeting, exploiting CB Jalen Ramsey's coverage. Chase's deep-threat ability could test Pittsburgh's secondary, which has surrendered 376 yards per game lately.
Pittsburgh counters with Aaron Rodgers under center, but the future Hall of Famer's recent form is shaky: just 161 yards and two picks in a 25-10 loss to the Chargers. The Steelers' offense ranks near the bottom (280.7 yards/game), plagued by five turnovers since Week 7 and a paltry 85.7 rushing yards. RB Jaylen Warren must grind out yards against Cincy's front, while WR Roman Wilson (113 receiving yards over the last three games) steps up amid injuries. Defensively, Pittsburgh's pass rush (32 sacks, league-second) remains elite, but they've leaked 28.25 points per game recently.
Injuries loom large: Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) is doubtful, weakening their edge rush, while RB Samaje Perine (undisclosed) is questionable. Steelers CB Darius Slay (concussion) and G Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) are iffy, potentially exposing vulnerabilities. Betting trends favor the over (hitting in 7 of 9 Bengals games) and Cincinnati covering as underdogs (3-6 ATS but 4 straight divisional wins).
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The Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) face a must-win scenario in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 16, at Acrisure Stadium. Trailing in the AFC North, the Bengals desperately need a victory to salvage their playoff hopes, especially after a gritty 24-17 win over Pittsburgh in Week 7, where Joe Flacco stepped in admirably, throwing for 342 yards.
However, with Joe Burrow's status uncertain amid injury whispers, the offense hinges on Ja'Marr Chase's explosiveness and a resurgent ground game led by Chase Brown.
The Steelers enter as 5.5-point favorites, with a total of 49.5 points signaling a high-scoring affair.
Pittsburgh's defense, anchored by T.J. Watt, has terrorized quarterbacks, while their run-heavy attack with Najee Harris exploits Cincinnati's leaky front seven. Yet, the Bengals boast a perfect 2-0 divisional record this season and cover +5.5 in models like ESPN's, thanks to their pass rush disrupting Ben Roethlisberger's successor. Expect a revenge-fueled battle—Bengals ML +195 offers value for underdogs hungry to flip the script.
Fresh off their first postseason berth since 2013, the Cincinnati Reds are buzzing with free agency ambition, and Kyle Schwarber tops the wishlist. ESPN's Jeff Passan calls signing the slugging DH the "perfect transaction" to turbocharge an offense that slashed .240 collectively in 2025. The Cincinnati native crushed 47 homers with an .928 OPS for the Phillies, thriving in a hitter-friendly park like GABP, where his pull power could yield 50+ dingers annually.
Rumors hinge on a $60 million variable—Schwarber's Phillies loyalty versus Cincy's hometown pull and deeper pockets post-playoff revenue. A projected six-year, $150M deal could pair him with Elly De La Cruz for a fearsome core, transforming the Reds into NL Central contenders. Local ties ignite belief: Schwarber to Reds feels destined, per insiders, bridging nostalgia with firepower for 2026 glory.
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In a boost for the floundering Cincinnati Bengals, star quarterback Joe Burrow returned to practice on Monday, November 10, 2025, as the team designated him to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window. Sidelined since Week 2 with a Grade III turf toe injury requiring surgery on his right big toe, Burrow has been absent for nearly two months, contributing to the Bengals' dismal 3-6 start and third-place standing in the AFC North. The injury, initially projected as season-ending, has seen Burrow defy expectations, accelerating his rehab timeline.
Burrow participated in limited drills, focusing on footwork and passing without full contact, and remains on IR until activation—potentially as soon as this week, though he confirmed he won't suit up for Sunday's clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The window, expiring December 1, gives coaches Zac Taylor and Dan Pitcher flexibility to ramp up his workload while preserving roster spots. Burrow's optimism shone through post-practice: "It would be 'very' meaningful to play Thanksgiving night vs. the Ravens," he said, alluding to the heated rivalry that has defined recent playoff battles. When pressed if Baltimore on November 27 (Week 13) is his target, the 28-year-old paused thoughtfully: "We'll see."
For a Bengals squad leaking points at 33.3 per game defensively, Burrow's return could be transformative. Cincinnati's offense, sans its field general, has leaned on backup Jake Browning's steady hand but lacks the explosiveness that propelled them to the Super Bowl in 2021. A Thanksgiving debut against Lamar Jackson's Ravens—tied atop the division at 7-2—would ignite Who Dey Nation, especially with the AFC North "wide open" per Burrow. Fantasy managers, take note: Stash him now during the bye, as a December surge looms
Burrow's resilience mirrors his career arc—from 2020 debut to MVP-caliber 2023. If he navigates the toe's lingering pain without setback, expect vintage deep balls to Ja'Marr Chase by month's end. The Bengals' playoff hopes, dim at 3-6, flicker brighter. As Burrow quipped, "Limitless hopes" ahead.
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The AFC North rivalry reignites on November 16 when the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) invade Acrisure Stadium to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4). Fresh off a Week 10 bye, Cincinnati enters rested and hungry, aiming to exploit a Pittsburgh squad reeling from a humiliating 25-10 primetime drubbing at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. The Steelers' third loss in four games has tightened the division race, with Baltimore lurking just one game back at 4-5.
For the Bengals, the bye couldn't come soon enough. A brutal stretch saw them drop five of six, including a 31-20 gut-punch to the Jets in Week 8. Joe Burrow, nursing a nagging wrist issue, used the downtime for targeted rehab, while coordinators schemed ways to revive an offense averaging a measly 17.8 points per game. Ja'Marr Chase remains a matchup nightmare, but Cincy's run game—led by Chase Brown—must grind out possessions to keep Pittsburgh's ferocious front seven at bay. The rest advantage is real: Teams off byes are 12-8 straight-up this season, per early trends.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, is a powder keg. Mike Tomlin's crew dominated early (4-1 start) but has sputtered offensively, mustering just 159 yards in the Chargers loss—0-for-9 on third downs. Russell Wilson looked pedestrian, sacked four times, as L.A.'s Justin Herbert carved up the secondary for 248 yards and two scores. The Steel Curtain defense, anchored by T.J. Watt's league-leading 9.5 sacks, held firm (limiting Chargers to 3-of-13 on third down), but turnovers and red-zone inefficiency doomed them. Najee Harris needs volume to spark the ground attack, especially with divisional pride on the line—this is the rematch after Cincy's win a couple weeks ago.
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Heading into their Week 10 bye on November 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals sit at 3-6, a record that masks a tale of two teams: an offense firing on all cylinders under Joe Flacco's steady hand, and a defense that's not just bad—it's etching itself into the annals of NFL infamy. Paul Brown Stadium buzzes with cautious optimism for the attack, but the back end's collapse has fans dreaming of duct tape and prayer.
Joe Flacco, the 40-year-old bridge quarterback thrust into the spotlight amid Joe Burrow's latest injury woes, has been nothing short of revelatory. In six starts, he's posted a 105.2 passer rating, slicing defenses with a 71% completion clip and 12 touchdowns to just three picks. His pocket presence—honed from two Super Bowl runs—has unlocked the Bengals' weapons. Ja'Marr Chase is a one-man highlight reel, scorching secondaries for 1,100 yards and nine scores, while Tee Higgins' midseason return has added a vertical terror, averaging 18 yards per catch. The run game? Revitalized, with Chase Brown pounding out 650 yards at 5.2 per carry, feeding off an offensive line that's gelled into a mauling unit. They've erupted for 31 points per game over the last four outings, turning shootouts into symphonies. Flacco's veteran savvy—calling audibles like a chess master—has this group humming, a far cry from the Burrow-less sputters of years past.
Yet, for all the offensive fireworks, the defense is a dumpster fire of historic proportions. Surrendering 35 points per contest—the worst in franchise lore and bottom-feeder league-wide—they've allowed 4,200 total yards already, more than most full seasons. The secondary is Swiss cheese: corners like Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton torched for 1,200 passing yards and 12 TDs, with safeties Vonn Bell and Jordan Battle whiffing tackles like pros at a piñata party. Up front, the pass rush is anemic—eight sacks total, none from a depleted D-line missing B.J. Hill to injury. Run stuffers? Laughable, coughing up 160 yards per game on the ground. Lou Anarumo's schemes look like relics from the West Coast offense era.
Zac Taylor's squad enters the break with a prayer: harness the bye for scheme tweaks and youth infusions. Offense can carry them to 9-8 and a wild-card sniff, but without defensive voodoo—trades? Miracles?—this Bengal pride risks another winter of what-ifs. Flacco's magic buys time, but history whispers: firepower alone doesn't forge rings. Fans roar for resurrection; the D must awaken, or it's just Bengal fireworks fizzling in the Ohio chill
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In the swirling vortex of MLB free agency speculation, few names ignite Ohioan hearts quite like Kyle Schwarber's. The burly left-handed slugger, fresh off another cannonball season with the Phillies—where he mashed 47 homers and drew walks like a magnet—has suddenly become the belle of the Reds' rumor ball. As the 2025-26 offseason heats up, Cincinnati's front office, under Nick Krall's steady hand, is reportedly eyeing a seismic shift: luring Schwarber home to the banks of the Ohio River. Born in Middletown, just a stone's throw from Great American Ball Park, Schwarber's Midwestern roots make this feel less like a signing and more like a homecoming barbecue.
The chatter kicked off in late October, fueled by anonymous whispers from "NL Central insiders" at the Winter Meetings prelude. Picture this: Schwarber, the ultimate three-true-outcomes beast (home runs, walks, strikeouts), slotting into the Reds' revamped lineup alongside Elly De La Cruz's fireworks and Matt McLain's grit. Great American, with its short porches and hitter-friendly confines, could turn Schwarber into a 50-homer demigod, boosting a rotation still smarting from Hunter Greene's injury woes. Rumor has it the Reds are dangling a five-year, $125 million pact—player-friendly opt-outs included—to outbid suitors like the Cubs (ironic family reunion?) or Yankees, who crave his October thunder.
But oh, the caveats! Schwarber's defensive "adventures" in left field—more adventure than acumen—might clash with the Reds' youth movement. And at 33, is he the long-term anchor or a bridge to contention? Fans in Cincy dream of him launching moonshots over the river, channeling Pete Rose's fire with modern power. Yet skeptics point to Philly's reluctance to let him walk, given his clubhouse glue role. If it happens, it's poetic: the Middletown Hammer returning to swing for the fences in red. For now, it's all smoke and mirrors—delicious, Reds-tinted smoke. Will it ignite? Stay tuned; the hot stove's just warming up.
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On a fateful November Tuesday in 2025, as the trade deadline clock ticked down, the Cincinnati Bengals pulled off their lone maneuver: shipping linebacker Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Duke Tobin's quixotic swap didn't just stun the Queen City—it ignited a firestorm of second-guessing that could scorch the franchise's playoff hopes. In a season already teetering on Burrow's bum wrist and a defense riddled with holes, this felt less like strategy and more like surrender.
Wilson, the Wyoming product turned Bengal beast, was no ordinary cog. Since his 2020 third-round selection, he'd amassed 245 tackles, four picks, and a sideline-to-sideline menace that masked the unit's vulnerabilities. At 29, he was the vocal leader, the coverage maestro who neutralized stars like Travis Kelce and CeeDee Lamb in past clashes. Trading him away? It's akin to yanking the keystone from an archway—everything wobbles. With Germaine Pratt sidelined and rookie prospects unproven, the Bengals' linebacker corps now looks like a ghost town, primed for exploitation by divisional bruisers like Baltimore's Derrick Henry.
And for what? A seventh-rounder, the draft's afterthought, a flier that might net a long-snapper or a camp body. Dallas, ever the opportunists under Jerry Jones, slots Wilson seamlessly into their revamped front seven, bolstering Micah Parsons' chaos and fortifying against NFC East slugfests. It's a heist that elevates the Cowboys' Super Bowl odds while leaving Cincinnati clutching vapors.
Tobin's defense? Salary cap gymnastics and a pivot to "versatile youth." But with Ja'Marr Chase demanding targets amid offensive woes, gutting the D for pocket lint reeks of shortsightedness. Fan fury erupted on Bengals boards—jersey bonfires, #FireDuke trending—echoing the 2023 collapse. As December looms with Ravens rematches and Steelers grudge matches, this move isn't bold; it's baffling. The Bengals, once AFC North predators, now prowl as prey. That seventh-round dream might sprout a diamond, but Wilson's void will echo louder in the cold. In a league of sharks, Cincinnati just fed the chum line.
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In a gut-wrenching pivot that reeks of surrender, the Cincinnati Bengals have shipped off defensive anchor Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys for a measly 2026 seventh-round draft pick. The trade, finalized on the eve of the deadline, underscores a franchise in freefall—sitting at 3-6 with a defense hemorrhaging yards and points. Wilson, the 28-year-old Wyoming product who's patrolled the middle for Cincinnati since 2020, was unceremoniously benched last week for rookie phenom Barrett Carter. Now, he's gone, leaving a leadership vacuum in a locker room already reeling from injuries to key pieces like Sam Hubbard and DJ Reader.
Drafted in the third round, Wilson evolved into a tackling machine: 450 stops, 5.5 sacks, four picks, and back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances in 2022-23. His rangy coverage and bone-crushing hits were linchpins during the Bengals' 2021 Super Bowl charge. Locked into a team-friendly four-year, $13.3 million extension through 2026, he seemed like the glue holding Lou Anarumo's scheme together. But with Joe Burrow's $275 million albatross and Ja'Marr Chase's extension looming, cap constraints forced Duke Tobin's hand. Trading a proven captain for late-round lottery tickets? It's the kind of "asset management" that fans label as malpractice, sparking boycotts and viral rants across Who Dey Nation.
For Dallas, it's highway robbery. The 5-4 Cowboys, limping through linebacker carnage—DeMarvion Overshown's ACL tear and Leighton Vander Esch's heartbreaking retirement—snag Wilson at fire-sale prices. A Texas kid returning home, he'll slide seamlessly into Mike Zimmer's aggressive front, turbocharging a run defense mired at 22nd in the league. Imagine him scheming alongside Micah Parsons and Damone Clark: explosive blitzes, sure tackles, and maybe a NFC East crown. Jerry Jones, ever the opportunist, hoards cap space for Dak Prescott's payday while flipping the script on a middling season.
This deal exposes Cincinnati's crossroads: full rebuild or desperate patch? Wilson's void exposes green talent like Carter and Oren Burks to the wolves, testing resolve in a brutal AFC North. Dallas, meanwhile, reloads for a Lombardi chase. In the NFL's cutthroat calculus, a seventh-rounder might birth the next gem—or just another bust. For now, it's Wilson's Lone Star redemption arc, and the Bengals' harsh reality check. Football's poetry in motion, served with a side of regret.
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In a game that had everything but a happy ending for Cincinnati, the Bengals fell 47-42 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in a fourth-quarter thriller that encapsulated their maddening 2025 season. What began with Charlie Jones' electric 98-yard kickoff return touchdown just 11 seconds in devolved into yet another devastating loss, dropping the Bengals to a dismal 3-6 and burying any faint playoff hopes deeper.
Joe Flacco, filling in admirably for the injured Joe Burrow, etched his name in the record books with a career-high 470 passing yards—his second straight monster outing in defeat. Tee Higgins torched Chicago for 121 yards and two scores, including a 44-yard bomb that gave Cincinnati a halftime edge at 20-17. Ja'Marr Chase added 111 yards on six catches, proving the Bengals' offense remains an explosive force capable of 42 points. They even rallied from a 41-27 deficit late, with Flacco hitting Noah Fant for a touchdown, a successful two-point conversion to Higgins, and an onside kick recovery by Joseph Ossai leading to a go-ahead score to Andrei Iosivas with 54 seconds left.
But devastation struck when Bears quarterback Caleb Williams— in a performance for the ages—scrambled for 14 yards before lofting a 58-yard game-winner to Colston Loveland with 17 seconds to play. Loveland shook off two Bengals defenders to seal it, highlighting Cincinnati's porous defense, dead last in the NFL, which surrendered a staggering 576 total yards, including 283 on the ground from Kyle Monangai's 176-yard rampage.
This marks the Bengals' sixth high-scoring loss (30+ points) in the last year-plus, a cruel pattern that screams squandered potential. At 3-6 after their bye, facing Pittsburgh next on November 16 feels like a funeral march. Burrow's absence looms large, but even with firepower, the D's black hole devours dreams. Fans are left reeling—another "what if" in a season of soul-crushing near-misses. How much more can the Queen City take?
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In a stunning development just days before the NFL trade deadline, Cincinnati Bengals second-year defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson has formally requested a trade or outright release from the team, marking the third such plea from a Bengals defender this season. The news, first reported by ESPN's Ben Baby, underscores mounting frustrations within a Bengals defense that has surrendered the third-most rushing yards in the league through eight games, ranking 29th overall in points allowed.
Jackson, selected 96th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, entered the league with high expectations as a disruptive interior lineman. At 6-foot-2 and 328 pounds, he boasted a college pedigree of 10 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks over two seasons with the Aggies, drawing comparisons to a young B.J. Hill for his quick first step and run-stuffing prowess. Yet, his rookie year was marred by a knee injury that limited him to just six games, where he recorded a modest 12 tackles and no sacks. This 2025 campaign has been even more perplexing: Jackson has been a healthy scratch for five of eight contests under defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, logging only 18 snaps in the two appearances he did make.
The timing of Jackson's request is particularly telling, coming on the heels of edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (who sought a trade in Week 5 over contract disputes) and linebacker Logan Wilson (who followed suit last week, citing limited snaps in sub-packages). Sources indicate Jackson's dissatisfaction stems from a perceived lack of opportunity behind veterans like Sheldon Rankins and B.J. Hill, coupled with whispers of a looming contract extension that feels premature given his bench role. "It's a cry for playing time where he can develop," one league insider told Bleacher Report, noting Jackson's raw talent remains untapped.
For the Bengals (4-4), already reeling from injuries to key pieces like D.J. Reader, this exodus signals deeper schematic issues. GM Duke Tobin faces a high-stakes decision by November 4: Trade Jackson—a former top-100 pick—for a mid-round pick or risk losing him to free agency in 2027 on a prove-it deal. Potential suitors include run-weak fronts like the Pittsburgh Steelers or Detroit Lions, where Jackson could slot in as a rotational piece immediately. If no deal materializes, a release seems unlikely, but it could further erode locker room morale.
As Cincinnati prepares for a pivotal Thursday night clash with the Chicago Bears, Jackson's saga encapsulates a Bengals defense at a crossroads—talented on paper, but fractured in execution. Will Tobin pull the trigger, or double down on continuity? The deadline clock is ticking, and Who Dey Nation holds its breath.
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As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to host the Chicago Bears this Sunday in Week 9, the shadow of quarterback Joe Burrow's injury continues to darken their playoff hopes. Burrow, the 2022 NFL passing yards leader, has been sidelined since early October after suffering a severe turf toe injury to his left big toe during a Week 4 loss to the Ravens. Requiring surgery, the ailment—a ligament tear in the toe joint—typically demands three months of recovery, pushing his anticipated return to mid-December. Head coach Zac Taylor provided an encouraging update Wednesday, noting Burrow's rehab is progressing "as hoped" with no setbacks, though he offered no revised timeline. Fans caught a glimpse of optimism when Burrow was spotted boot-free at practice this week, a step forward from his sidelined appearances in a protective walking boot.
For this weekend's matchup, Burrow's absence is all but certain, compounding the Bengals' quarterback carousel. Veteran Joe Flacco, who stepped in admirably with 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns in four starts, now grapples with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder sustained against the Jets. Taylor labeled Flacco's status a "50-50" proposition after he skipped Wednesday's practice, leaving third-stringer Jake Browning as the likely starter. Browning, who went 1-2 in Burrow's initial absence, brings poise but lacks the star power to elevate a 3-5 Bengals squad already battered by injuries to key defenders like Trey Hendrickson.
The ripple effects are stark: Cincinnati's offense, once explosive under Burrow's precision (career 68% completion rate), has sputtered without him, averaging just 18 points per game in his starts' void. Facing a Bears defense that's forced 12 turnovers despite their own secondary woes, the Bengals enter as +2.5 underdogs. Social media buzz reflects the frustration—posts joking about Burrow suiting up underscore the desperation.
Yet, silver linings emerge. Burrow's December target aligns with a softer late-season slate, potentially fueling a playoff push if the Bengals string wins together. For now, though, this Bears tilt tests their depth, resilience, and whether Browning can channel Burrow's cool amid the chaos. At 3-5, every snap without No. 9 feels like borrowed time in a brutal AFC North.
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In the wake of a humiliating 39-38 home loss to the winless New York Jets on October 26, the Cincinnati Bengals' defense convened a players-only meeting the following day, October 27, exposing deep frustrations within the unit. This gut-wrenching defeat—marked by over 500 yards allowed and a franchise-worst 39 points surrendered at Paycor Stadium—left the Bengals at 3-5, clinging to fading playoff hopes in the loaded AFC North.
Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., a vocal leader, confirmed the gathering was spearheaded by captains and veteran defenders, emphasizing accountability without coaches present. "It was about owning our mistakes and recommitting to the standard we set last year," Knight told reporters, highlighting a meltdown where Jets quarterback Justin Fields diced up the secondary for 312 passing yards and three touchdowns. Defensive coordinator Al Golden, addressing the media post-meeting, framed it as a "sense of urgency" moment: "These guys are pros—they know when to look in the mirror."
This isn't isolated turmoil. Cincinnati's defense, once a Joe Burrow-enabling force, ranks 29th in points allowed (27.1 per game) and dead last in red-zone efficiency, plagued by injuries to stars like Sam Hubbard and inconsistent tackling. The meeting echoes past Bengals resets, like the 2022 sideline blowups that fueled a Super Bowl run, but with higher stakes now—facing a brutal schedule including the Steelers and Ravens.
Fans on X buzzed with mixed reactions, from memes mocking the "Jets curse" to calls for Golden's job. Yet, optimism lingers: Lou Anarumo's scheme, if tweaked, could harness young talents like Knight and rookie Jowon Briggs. As Burrow slingshots the offense toward contention, the D must evolve from embarrassment to elite. This meeting? A spark, not a surrender. The Who Dey nation awaits proof.
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In a gut-wrenching finish at Paycor Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals squandered a 15-point fourth-quarter lead, falling 39-38 to the winless New York Jets on October 26, 2025. The defeat drops Cincinnati to 3-5, extending their skid to five losses in six games and intensifying scrutiny on a season teetering on the edge of playoff contention.For the Jets (now 1-7), it was a cathartic first victory, fueled by an explosive 502-yard offensive outburst—their highest scoring game of the year.
The Bengals dominated early, racing to a 24-10 halftime bulge behind a resurgent ground attack that racked up 181 rushing yards—their most since late 2023. Joe Flacco, the 40-year-old veteran quarterback, orchestrated the assault with poise, completing 21 of 34 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns, including a 44-yard strike to Tee Higgins that extended his NFL-longest eight-game home touchdown streak. Chase Brown dazzled with dual-threat flair, hauling in a 19-yard touchdown catch-and-run before plunging in from a yard out in the fourth, while Samaje Perine bulldozed for 94 yards and a 32-yard score. Ja'Marr Chase, the league's reception leader with 70, snared 12 balls for 91 yards, underscoring Cincinnati's aerial potency.
Yet, the script flipped disastrously in the final frame. After Brown's go-ahead 1-yard run made it 38-24 with 10:21 left, the Jets erupted for 23 unanswered points, capping the surge with Breece Hall's audacious 4-yard trick-play touchdown pass to Mason Taylor at 1:54—his first career aerial attempt. Hall's 133 rushing yards and two scores epitomized New York's 255-yard ground avalanche, exposing Cincinnati's defensive frailties, particularly without injured DE Trey Hendrickson.
On the Bengals' desperate final drive, Flacco—banged up from a late sack—marched to midfield but fired two incompletions, sealing a turnover on downs amid boos from the 65,526 in attendance. "We had this right in our grasp," lamented coach Zac Taylor, calling the lapse "humbling" and "not acceptable." Flacco echoed the frustration: "A few plays don't hit... and you don't convert." Brown, optimistic about the run game's momentum, urged focus: "We just need to finish.
This collapse—scoring 38 points yet losing—highlights deeper woes: an inability to close games and a run defense hemorrhaging yards. With a grueling schedule ahead, Taylor's mantra rings true: "It's still all on the table," but the margin for error has vanished. The Bengals must regroup swiftly, lest this "difficult season" spirals irretrievably.
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On Sunday, October 26, the winless New York Jets (0-7) invade Paycor Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) in a Week 8 AFC showdown that screams opportunity—and desperation. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on CBS, with Cincinnati favored by 6.5 points and an over/under of 44, per BetMGM odds. For the Jets, mired in last place in the AFC East and on pace for the No. 1 overall draft pick, this is a must-win to salvage their season under new coach Aaron Glenn. Their offense ranks a dismal 31st in total yards (284.1 per game), plagued by quarterback woes with Justin Fields struggling mightily—netting just minus-10 passing yards in a recent loss to Denver. Yet, New York's defense has been a revelation lately, surrendering just 13 points in back-to-back shutouts against Denver and Carolina, making them a sneaky cover candidate. Running back Breece Hall remains a bright spot, but the Jets' injury-riddled line—key pieces like Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps, IR) and Israel Abanikanda (shoulder, IR)—leaves them vulnerable to Cincinnati's front seven.
The Bengals, clinging to second in the AFC North behind the 4-2 Steelers, are riding high after a thrilling 33-31 Thursday night upset over Pittsburgh—their first win in four tries. Veteran Joe Flacco, freshly acquired and slotted as starter over Jake Browning, orchestrated the victory with poise, tossing TDs to Tee Higgins (96 yards, score) and Ja'Marr Chase, who etched his name in history with 6,000 career receiving yards and 50 TDs in just five seasons. Chase Brown erupted for 108 rushing yards, fueling a ground game ranked fifth league-wide (135.7 ypg). But short rest from Thursday could breed fatigue, and Cincinnati's defense, leaky at 30.6 points allowed per game, must contain Hall to avoid a trap. Key absences include TE Mike Gesicki (pectoral, IR until Week 12) and OT Cordell Volson (shoulder, IR), testing depth against the Jets' stout secondary. DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) is questionable but logged limited practice, offering hope for a pass rush boost.
Analysts give Cincinnati a 74% win probability, but the Jets' defensive grit could grind out a low-scoring affair. Expect Flacco to lean on Chase early, while New York's secondary forces turnovers. In a matchup pitting Jets' resolve against Bengals' firepower, Cincinnati should prevail 27-17, inching toward playoff contention while dooming New York deeper into despair.
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In a heart-stopping AFC North showdown last night at Paycor Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) edged the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) 33-31, ending a four-game slide with a dramatic, last-second triumph. Joe Flacco, stepping in for an injured Joe Burrow, delivered a vintage performance, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns. His poise under pressure shone in the final minute, leading a surgical drive that set up Evan McPherson’s game-winning 36-yard field goal with seven seconds left.
The game was an offensive slugfest. Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers, now fifth all-time in passing yards, struck early, finding Jonnu Smith for a 10-yard touchdown. The Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth dominated, hauling in four receptions for 106 yards, including a 68-yard score that gave Pittsburgh a 31-30 lead with 2:21 remaining. But Cincinnati’s defense answered, with Jordan Battle’s interception of a Rodgers deep ball to DK Metcalf shifting momentum.
Ja’Marr Chase was the Bengals’ catalyst, setting a franchise record with 16 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown, joining elite company with his second 14-catch game this season. Tee Higgins added six receptions for 96 yards and a score, while Chase Brown powered the ground game with 108 yards on 11 carries. The Bengals racked up 479 total yards, exploiting a Steelers defense that couldn’t contain Cincinnati’s playmakers late.
Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt pressured Flacco, but the Bengals’ offensive line held firm in crunch time. A controversial overturned call on a Chase touchdown kept the game tight, but Flacco’s 28-yard strike to Higgins on the final drive sealed it. Rodgers was efficient but undone by two interceptions. This electrifying win, fueled by Flacco’s heroics and Cincinnati’s relentless attack, signals the Bengals’ resurgence in a fiercely competitive division, keeping playoff dreams alive.
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In a clash of AFC North titans gone awry, the surging Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) invade Paycor Stadium to face a reeling Cincinnati Bengals squad (2-4) on Thursday Night Football. What was once a marquee rivalry now feels like a tale of two trajectories: Pittsburgh's three-game win streak has vaulted them to the division lead, while Cincinnati's four straight losses—capped by a 27-18 defeat to Green Bay—have sparked desperation. Joe Burrow's toe injury sidelining him until December forced a midseason pivot, trading for veteran Joe Flacco from Cleveland. The 40-year-old gunslinger debuted last week with 219 yards and two scores, injecting life into an offense dormant under Jake Browning.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, rides Aaron Rodgers' renaissance. The 41-year-old maestro boasts a career-best 105.4 passer rating through five games, with 10 touchdowns and just three picks, slicing defenses for 1,021 yards. His rapport with DK Metcalf has been lethal—Metcalf's four straight TD catches include a scorching 80-yarder—exploiting yards after catch like no other. The Steelers' ground game, turbocharged by Arthur Smith's "Jumbo" packages featuring 290-pound TE Darnell Washington, has averaged 4.4 yards per carry against Cincy's porous 28th-ranked run D.
Cincinnati counters with firepower: Ja'Marr Chase erupted for a late TD last outing, and Flacco's familiarity with Pittsburgh—he's 11-11 lifetime against them—could neutralize Mike Tomlin's schemes. Yet injuries loom large: Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) is questionable, thinning their pass rush (just 3.7% sack rate sans him), while Steelers miss WR Calvin Austin III (shoulder) and S Miles Killebrew (knee). Betting odds tilt toward Pittsburgh as 5.5-point road favorites (O/U 44.5), with sharp money sniffing Bengals value at +225 ML.
This gerontocratic QB duel—the third in NFL history pitting 40+ starters—promises fireworks under the lights. Expect Metcalf to feast (Over 70.5 receiving yards) and Pittsburgh's D to force turnovers (Cincy leads the league with 11 giveaways). Steelers pull away late in a 27-20 thriller, solidifying North supremacy. But don't sleep on Flacco's upset magic—after all, these helmets hide Bengal stripes.
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On October 16, 2025, Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati will host a pivotal AFC North showdown as the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) invade the reeling Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) for Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, exclusively on Prime Video. With the Steelers riding a three-game win streak and eyeing sole possession of the division lead, this matchup pits a surging defense against a Bengals squad desperate to halt a brutal four-game skid.
The narrative couldn't be more dramatic: a battle of grizzled quarterbacks. Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers, 41 and thriving in his one-year Black-and-Gold stint, has injected precision into an offense that's clicked since his offseason arrival. The Steelers' attack averages 22.7 points over its last three games, bolstered by a line allowing just nine sacks. Rodgers faces a Bengals defense ranked near the bottom in QB pressure and sacks, ripe for exploitation. Meanwhile, Cincinnati turns to 40-year-old Joe Flacco, freshly traded from Cleveland, after Joe Burrow's season-ending Grade 3 turf toe surgery. Flacco's debut flop—a 27-18 loss to Green Bay—exposed vulnerabilities, but with Ja'Marr Chase) and Tee Higgins, the passing game could spark.
Pittsburgh's defense, a steel wall allowing 14.7 points per game lately, looms large. T.J. Watt (3.5 sacks) and Nick Herbig (4.5 sacks) terrorize from the edge, while Patrick Queen leads with 44 tackles. The Bengals' patchwork offensive line, plagued by injuries to guards Dylan Fairchild (knee) and Lucas Patrick (calf), will struggle to protect Flacco. Cincinnati's run game, led by Chase Brown, must grind to stay afloat.
Historically, the Steelers dominate, leading 71-40 all-time and 3-2 in the last five, outscoring Cincinnati by 26 points in those tilts. They've covered in five of six recent meetings, fueling their -5.5 spread favoritism (O/U 42.5). Yet, the Bengals boast a 4-1 home record against AFC foes, hinting at upset potential.
This rivalry, born in the 1970s merger madness, always delivers grit. Expect a low-scoring affair—Pittsburgh's five straight unders vs. Cincy scream caution. The Steelers' sharpness should prevail, but Flacco's veteran guile might force a nail-biter. In the end, Pittsburgh pulls away 24-17, extending Cincy's woes while solidifying divisional supremacy.
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The Cincinnati Bengals' potential trade of star defensive end Trey Hendrickson has gained traction following recent comments from NFL insiders and former players. Hendrickson, a three-time Pro Bowler who led the team with 17.5 sacks in 2024, has been at the center of speculation amid contract disputes and the Bengals' underwhelming 2025 season.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic first reported in March 2025 that the Bengals had granted Hendrickson permission to seek a trade, citing his desire for long-term security beyond his current deal, which runs through 2025 with a $15 million base salary.
She noted significant interest from teams like the Washington Commanders, with Cincinnati demanding "significant trade compensation" in return. By August, Russini updated that the Bengals were actively engaged in discussions for weeks, not just seeking draft picks but also targeting defensive players to bolster their roster. One source told her that an earlier spring trade might have yielded a higher draft pick, complicated by salary cap issues for suitors. This comes as the Bengals prioritize extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, potentially squeezing Hendrickson's negotiations.
Adding fuel, former Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason, on the October 13, 2025, episode of the "Up & Adams" show, urged the team to trade Hendrickson if he's healthy, emphasizing the need for draft capital to rebuild. "If he's healthy, I would trade him. If you could get some quality draft picks back, 'cause that's how they're gonna have to rebuild their team," Esiason said. His comments align with Cincinnati's struggles, including Joe Burrow's turf toe injury in September, which has derailed their playoff hopes and shifted focus to future assets.
A Hendrickson trade could net a first-round pick or equivalent, given his elite pass-rushing skills (12.5 sacks through Week 6 in 2025). Potential suitors include contenders like the San Francisco 49ers (post-Nick Bosa injury) or Carolina Panthers. However, Bengals GM Duke Tobin has historically resisted midseason deals, preferring to retain core talent. With the November 4 trade deadline looming, Hendrickson's situation remains fluid, balancing his production against team finances and rebuild needs. If moved, it signals a pivot toward youth, but keeping him could stabilize a defense ranked 22nd in pressures. Either way, these insider takes highlight Cincinnati's crossroads.
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As the crisp October air sweeps through Lambeau Field, the Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) roll into Green Bay to face the Packers (5-1) in a Week 7 showdown that promises fireworks. This AFC-NFC crossover pits Joe Burrow's surgical precision against Jordan Love's rising star, with playoff implications simmering beneath the surface.
For the Bengals, it's redemption time. After a heartbreaking 0-2 start marred by injuries, Burrow has engineered a three-game win streak, dissecting defenses with 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tee Higgins is back, forming a lethal duo with Ja'Marr Chase, who leads the league in receiving yards. The ground game? Joe Mixon is a beast, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. Defensively, Lou Anarumo's unit has stiffened, holding opponents to under 20 points in their last three wins. But the secondary remains vulnerable—watch for Love to exploit that with his quick release.
The Packers, meanwhile, are the NFL's hottest team, riding a five-game heater fueled by Love's poise and a balanced attack. He's thrown for 1,800 yards with just three picks, spreading the ball to Christian Watson's deep threats and Jayden Reed's slot magic. Aaron Jones is gashing runs at 4.8 yards per pop, while the O-line, anchored by David Bakhtiari's return, gives Love clean pockets. Green Bay's defense? Elite. Jaire Alexander locks down receivers, and Rashan Gary's pass rush has 12 sacks already. They feast on turnovers, forcing eight in their streak.
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In a stunning intra-division swap, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2025—the first trade between the AFC North rivals since the Browns' 1999 return. The deal cost Cincinnati a 2026 fifth-round pick, while netting them Flacco and a 2026 sixth-rounder from Detroit. This move comes amid a quarterback quandary: franchise star Joe Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 with turf toe, projected to miss at least eight weeks, leaving the Bengals (2-3) mired in a three-game skid.
Backup Jake Browning's tenure has been disastrous, with eight interceptions against six touchdowns, tanking an offense that ranks last in yards (228.6 per game) and fourth-worst in scoring (17.0 points). Weapons like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been neutralized, as Browning's 64.5% completion rate and turnover woes have stifled Cincinnati's explosiveness. Coach Zac Taylor, noncommittal post a 37-24 loss to Detroit, signaled urgency ahead of Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh. Flacco, 40 and an 18-year vet, steps in as the presumptive starter, released backups Brett Rypien and Mike White to clear space.
Why Flacco? His 2023 Comeback Player of the Year magic—leading the Browns to the playoffs—lingers, despite a rocky 2025 (1-3, 58.1% completion, 815 yards, 2 TDs, 6 INTs). Benchings for rookie Dillon Gabriel made him expendable in Cleveland, where Deshaun Watson's Achilles recovery looms. Flacco's AFC North savvy shines: 11 career wins over the Steelers, a Week 3 Browns victory versus Green Bay (Cincinnati's Week 6 foe). His under-center snaps could revive play-action, contrasting Taylor's shotgun-heavy scheme tailored for Burrow.
Skeptics question Flacco's arm fading, but at a bargain price, it's low-risk salvation. A 5-4 stretch under Flacco could position the Bengals at 7-7 for Burrow's potential December return, vaulting them into the playoff mix in a muddled division (Steelers lead at 3-1). Chase tweeted excitement: "Old heads know how to win." If Flacco channels his Super Bowl grit, this trade could rewrite Cincinnati's season from farce to redemption. Otherwise, it's another Bengals heartbreak in a rivalry-rich North.
Packers vs. Bengals: Week 6 PreviewThe Green Bay Packers (2-1-1) host the reeling Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Coming off a Week 5 bye, Green Bay enters as a 14.5-point favorite, with the total at 46.5.
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This Lambeau clash pits a rested Packers squad against a Bengals team desperate for stability after Joe Burrow's season-ending Grade 3 turf toe surgery.
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Cincinnati's offense has cratered without Burrow, ranking last in success rate (36.1%) and allowing the third-most passing yards (1,295).
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Veteran Joe Flacco, acquired midweek from Cleveland, makes his Bengals debut, but faces a Packers secondary yielding just 205.8 passing yards per game (11th-fewest).
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Green Bay's Jordan Love, fresh off torching Dallas for 319 yards in a 40-40 tie, should exploit Cincy's porous pass defense (27th in pressure rate).
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RB Josh Jacobs (76.4 PFF grade) bolsters the run game, while rookie WR Matthew Golden adds explosiveness.
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Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins could test CB Nate Hobbs (concussion protocol, limited).
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Injuries: Bengals are decimated—Burrow out three months, S Geno Stone (calf on IR), G Cordell Volson (shoulder IR).
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Packers: DT Devonte Wyatt (knee DNP), OT Anthony Belton (ankle DNP), G Aaron Banks (groin doubtful), TE Tucker Kraft (questionable), T Zach Tom (questionable).
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WR Jayden Reed remains on IR (foot/collarbone).
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In a stunning intra-division swap, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2025—the first trade between the AFC North rivals since the Browns' 1999 return. The deal cost Cincinnati a 2026 fifth-round pick, while netting them Flacco and a 2026 sixth-rounder from Detroit. This move comes amid a quarterback quandary: franchise star Joe Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 with turf toe, projected to miss at least eight weeks, leaving the Bengals (2-3) mired in a three-game skid.
Backup Jake Browning's tenure has been disastrous, with eight interceptions against six touchdowns, tanking an offense that ranks last in yards (228.6 per game) and fourth-worst in scoring (17.0 points). Weapons like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been neutralized, as Browning's 64.5% completion rate and turnover woes have stifled Cincinnati's explosiveness. Coach Zac Taylor, noncommittal post a 37-24 loss to Detroit, signaled urgency ahead of Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh. Flacco, 40 and an 18-year vet, steps in as the presumptive starter, released backups Brett Rypien and Mike White to clear space.
Why Flacco? His 2023 Comeback Player of the Year magic—leading the Browns to the playoffs—lingers, despite a rocky 2025 (1-3, 58.1% completion, 815 yards, 2 TDs, 6 INTs). Benchings for rookie Dillon Gabriel made him expendable in Cleveland, where Deshaun Watson's Achilles recovery looms. Flacco's AFC North savvy shines: 11 career wins over the Steelers, a Week 3 Browns victory versus Green Bay (Cincinnati's Week 6 foe). His under-center snaps could revive play-action, contrasting Taylor's shotgun-heavy scheme tailored for Burrow.
Skeptics question Flacco's arm fading, but at a bargain price, it's low-risk salvation. A 5-4 stretch under Flacco could position the Bengals at 7-7 for Burrow's potential December return, vaulting them into the playoff mix in a muddled division (Steelers lead at 3-1). Chase tweeted excitement: "Old heads know how to win." If Flacco channels his Super Bowl grit, this trade could rewrite Cincinnati's season from farce to redemption. Otherwise, it's another Bengals heartbreak in a rivalry-rich North.
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The Cincinnati Bengals' 2025 season, once brimming with Super Bowl whispers, has devolved into a sobering 2-3 skid, capped by a humiliating 37-24 home loss to the Detroit Lions on October 5. Jake Browning, thrust into the starting role after Joe Burrow's turf toe surgery sidelined the star QB for months, engineered a late rally with three fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. But it was too little, too late—Detroit's backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery carved up the Bengals' defense for 14 combined scores, tying an NFL record and exposing Cincy's porous run D, which has surrendered 150+ yards in each of the last three defeats.
Over the past trio of games, the Bengals have been outscored 113-37, their offense sputtering at a league-worst 17 points per game without Burrow's magic. Browning's eight picks this season scream turnover roulette, while the once-vaunted pass rush—led by Trey Hendrickson—has tallied just five sacks since Week 2. Fans, donning paper bags at Paycor Stadium, are left questioning Zac Taylor's schemes amid a franchise-record futility streak.
Now, eyes turn to a daunting Week 6 road tilt against the Green Bay Packers on October 12 at Lambeau Field. Green Bay (2-1-1) enters post-bye, fresh and ferocious, with Jordan Love slinging eight TDs against one INT in four games. Their ground game, powered by Josh Jacobs' 1,300+ yards from a year ago, could feast on Cincy's leaky front. Oddsmakers peg the Pack as 14.5-point favorites, predicting a Bengals upset probability under 40%. Yet, in the shadow of Burrow's eventual return, this could be the grit-check that reignites Bengal Nation—or buries their playoff hopes deeper. Resilience or rout? Lambeau will tell.
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In a game that started as a nightmare and ended in futile desperation, the Cincinnati Bengals fell 37-24 to the Detroit Lions on October 5, 2025, at Paycor Stadium, extending their skid to three straight defeats. What began as a 28-3 halftime rout—fueled by Detroit's explosive backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery tying an NFL record with their 14th combined touchdown—devolved into a fourth-quarter mirage for Bengals fans. Cincinnati, now 2-3, has been outscored 113-37 over this brutal stretch, a stark reminder of life without injured star Joe Burrow.
Quarterback Jake Browning, filling in admirably during a 2023 late-season surge, looked utterly lost under center. He threw three interceptions—two deep in Bengals territory that gifted Detroit short-field touchdowns—before salvaging his stat line with 251 yards and three fourth-quarter scores to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Those late strikes, including a 65-yard bomb to Chase, trimmed the deficit to 35-24 and sparked brief "Stripe the Jungle" chants amid boos that rained down after his third pick. But it was too little, too late; a failed onside kick and safety sealed the embarrassment. Browning now ranks second in the NFL with eight picks, his adjusted EPA per dropback a woeful -0.44, dead last among qualifiers.
Head coach Zac Taylor shouldered blame for the slow starts but doubled down on faith in Browning, saying, "I believe Jake can win games for us." Yet, postgame whispers of accountability rang hollow: Taylor admitted hearing bench calls from the crowd, while Browning owned his "awful" play, deferring any changes to the staff. The leash? Shortening fast.
With Burrow sidelined until at least December from toe surgery, rumors swirl of an upgrade. Analysts urge trading for a veteran like Russell Wilson or the benched Kirk Cousins to stem the bleeding—Brett Rypien, the roster's only other QB, boasts a 4-9 TD-INT ratio in limited action. Facing Green Bay next, then primetime tilts against the Jets and Steelers, Cincinnati's 2-3 perch in a wobbly AFC North (Ravens and Browns at 1-4) offers a lifeline. But sticking with Browning risks irrelevance; the front office must act, or this season crumbles before Burrow's return. The Bengals' Super Bowl window creaks open—don't slam it shut with indecision.
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The Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) host the Detroit Lions (3-1) at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in a 4:25 p.m. ET FOX showdown—America's Game of the Week. With Joe Burrow sidelined by injury, backup Jake Browning steps up amid a Bengals offense averaging a league-worst 19.3 points and 205 yards per game. Last week's 3-point dud in Denver exposed their woes: just 159 total yards and nine first downs. Defensively, they're porous, allowing 30+ points in three of four contests. Ja'Marr Chase remains elite, but Cincy's 2-2 ATS mark as underdogs screams fragility. Home cooking offers slim hope—they score 31 at Paycor but concede 27.
Detroit roars in on a three-game heater, leading the NFL with 34.2 points and 365 yards per game. Jared Goff's precision (9 TDs, 2 INTs) fuels a balanced attack, with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery gashing defenses (top-10 rush duo). New OC John Morton adds wrinkles to Dan Campbell's gritty scheme. The Lions' D, allowing 317 yards nightly, thrives in chaos. They're 3-1 ATS on the road lately, and experts peg a 75% win probability. Odds: Lions -10.5, total 47.5. Simulations favor a tight 25-24 Detroit squeaker, but most see a rout. For Bengals fans, it's survival mode; for Lions, a statement en route to contention.
The 2025 MLB Division Series explode into action Saturday, October 4, pitting powerhouses against wild-card warriors in best-of-five thrillers. In the AL, powerhouse Toronto Blue Jays (1 seed) host the surging New York Yankees (WC), where Aaron Judge's bat clashes with Toronto's deep rotation led by Kevin Gausman. Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners (2 seed) face gritty Detroit Tigers, with Tarik Skubal's 14-K wild-card gem eyeing a repeat against Seattle's ace Luis Castillo—expect pitching duels in the Emerald City.
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In a heart-wrenching conclusion to their improbable 2025 season, the Cincinnati Reds fell 8-4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 1 at Dodger Stadium, swept out of the MLB playoffs in the National League Wild Card Series. The loss capped a valiant but ultimately futile effort from a young Reds squad that defied 83-79 odds to snag a postseason berth, only to collide with the juggernaut defending champions.
The game mirrored the series' narrative: Cincinnati's flashes of brilliance smothered by L.A.'s relentless firepower. Reds starter Zack Littell kept it close early, allowing just two runs through five innings. But the Dodgers' offense—fueled by 13 hits and opportunistic small ball—erupted in the sixth, plating four runs to seize a 6-2 lead. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese ace, was masterful for L.A., fanning nine in 6.2 innings while navigating a bases-loaded jam in the sixth that could have swung momentum.
Cincinnati's fightback was fierce. They grabbed a 2-0 first-inning lead on Sal Stewart's two-run RBI single that eluded Freddie Freeman's glove— their first postseason advantage since 2012. Elly De La Cruz dazzled with his trademark speed, legging out infield hits and swiping bags, while Matt McLain's diving stops kept hope alive. Late rallies narrowed the gap, loading the bases in the eighth, but the bullpen faltered, and Jack Dreyer's escapes sealed the deal.
For the Reds, it's a bitter pill. This roster, blending raw talent like De La Cruz and Greene with veterans like Stephenson, showed October mettle. Yet, against the Dodgers' star-studded lineup—Ohtani's clutch RBI, Betts' timely double—the gap was exposed. As L.A. advances to face the Phillies, Cincinnati heads to the drawing board, rebuilding around its dynamic core. The future burns bright, but tonight, the sting of elimination lingers. Onward to 2026.
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In a stunning display of postseason firepower, the Cincinnati Reds' long-awaited return to October ended abruptly with a 10-5 thrashing by the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on September 30 at Dodger Stadium. For the Reds, who clawed their way into the playoffs for the first time since 2020, the night served as a harsh reminder of the chasm between scrappy upstarts and a loaded powerhouse. A raucous crowd of 50,555 watched as L.A. unleashed five home runs, turning ace Hunter Greene's start into a nightmare.
Greene, the Reds' flame-throwing righty and a lifelong Dodgers fan, entered with sky-high expectations. But the Dodgers pounced immediately. Facing a 100.4 mph fastball, Shohei Ohtani crushed a 117.7 mph line drive for a solo homer to right, igniting the fuse. Mookie Betts singled, and the floodgates opened: Teoscar Hernández blasted a three-run shot, followed by homers from Will Smith and Max Muncy. Greene's line was brutal—five runs, three homers, six hits over four innings on 65 pitches. "He didn't locate, and when he didn't, he paid a price," lamented manager Terry Francona.
The Dodgers' onslaught continued behind Blake Snell's masterful seven innings, fanning nine while allowing just two runs. Ohtani added a 454-foot two-run bomb off reliever Connor Phillips in the sixth, his second of the night, as L.A. built a 10-2 cushion by the seventh. The Dodgers became only the fifth team with two multi-homer players in a playoff game, per MLB stats.
Cincinnati flickered late, capitalizing on a Dodgers bullpen wobble in the eighth. Relievers Alex Vesia, Edgardo Henriquez, and Jack Dreyer issued four walks, allowing the Reds to bat around and plate three runs via a Spencer Steer single and forced errors. Elly De La Cruz's RBI groundout and Tyler Stephenson's double offered brief hope, but it was too little, too late. The Reds stranded seven runners, their offense mustering seven hits but zero long balls.
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Last night's "Monday Night Football" showdown at Empower Field at Mile High turned into a nightmare for the Cincinnati Bengals, who fell flat in a humiliating 28-3 drubbing by the Denver Broncos. Entering Week 4 at 2-1, the Bengals were riding high after gritty wins over the Browns and Jaguars, but the absence of star quarterback Joe Burrow—sidelined by a Grade 3 turf toe injury—exposed their vulnerabilities like never before. Backup Jake Browning, thrust into the spotlight, managed a dismal 14-of-25 for just 105 yards, with zero touchdowns and the offense mustering a pathetic 159 total yards. It was a symphony of miscues: penalties stalled drives, the line crumbled under pressure, and the defense, once a Bengals hallmark, leaked like a sieve.
The Broncos, meanwhile, feasted. Rookie sensation Bo Nix orchestrated a masterclass, completing 29 of 42 passes for 326 yards, two aerial scores, and adding a rushing touchdown to cap his MVP-worthy night. Running back J.K. Dobbins bulldozed for 101 yards—the first 100-yard rusher under coach Sean Payton—while receiver R.J. Harvey snagged a 12-yard touchdown to seal the rout. Denver's opportunistic play turned Bengals turnovers into points, improving the Broncos to 2-2 and injecting life into a franchise starved for prime-time joy. For Cincinnati, now 2-2, the loss stings in a wide-open AFC North, with a daunting Lions matchup looming on Oct. 5. Burrow's return can't come soon enough; without him, the Who-Dey faithful are left questioning if this team's championship window is slamming shut.
Shifting gears to baseball, Cincinnati sports fans get a shot at catharsis tonight as the Reds clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium (9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Reds (83-79) stormed into October on the regular season's final day, edging the Mets in a payroll-punishing thriller—their first playoff dance since 2020. Riding momentum, they're underdogs at +167 odds, but sparkplug shortstop Elly De La Cruz (22 HRs, 86 RBIs) could be the X-factor, his speed and flair a nightmare for LA's stars like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman (.295 BA, scorching lately).
On the hill, Reds ace Hunter Greene faces Dodgers lefty Blake Snell in a pitcher's duel, with the over/under at 7.5. LA (93-69), the defending champs with a half-billion-dollar payroll, dominated the season series 30-15 but swept Cincy at home last month. Still, the Reds' sneaky bullpen edge and 30-year-old ghosts of their 1995 NLDS sweep over LA fuel upset dreams. A Reds win tonight? It'd be the ultimate salve for Bengals wounds, proving Cincinnati's stripes run deeper than one bad night. Buckle up—October magic awaits.
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In a season of twists and tenacious comebacks, the Cincinnati Reds etched their name back into MLB's October lore on September 28, 2025. Despite a gritty 4-2 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers in their regular-season finale, the Reds clinched the National League's final Wild Card spot, thanks to the New York Mets' heartbreaking collapse against the Miami Marlins. Holding a decisive 4-2 head-to-head edge over the Mets, Cincinnati secured their 17th postseason berth—the first in a full 162-game campaign since 2013 and their first deep run since sweeping the Dodgers in the 1995 NLDS.
This improbable resurrection from a six-game deficit in early September showcases the Reds' cockroach-like resilience, as outfielder TJ Friedl quipped. New manager Terry Francona's steady hand transformed a young, volatile roster into playoff contenders, blending Elly De La Cruz's electric speed with Hunter Greene's fireballing mound presence. Fans stormed Great American Ball Park in euphoric disbelief, popping champagne amid chants of "Reds October!" Their reward: a high-stakes Wild Card showdown against the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, where underdog fire meets Hollywood glamour. Cincinnati's window is wide open—expect fireworks, not just participation trophies.
As the baseball champagne dries, Cincy's gridiron warriors pivot to primetime redemption. Tonight, September 29, the 2-1 Bengals invade Empower Field at Mile High to battle the 1-2 Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN). Without star QB Joe Burrow sidelined by injury, Jake Browning steps into the spotlight, his turnover-prone start (five picks in six quarters) clashing against Denver's ferocious No. 1-ranked pass rush
The Broncos, desperate after back-to-back road heartbreaks, loom as 7.5-point favorites, fueled by rookie RB J.K. Dobbins' ground-and-pound (74 yards per game) and Courtland Sutton's red-zone menace. Cincinnati's 22nd-ranked defense, vulnerable to the run, faces a high-altitude bully ball at thin air. Yet, Ja'Marr Chase's explosiveness could flip the script in this AFC showdown, where the Bengals boast a 6-0 streak against conference foes. Under 43.5 total points? A trench war looms, but Who Dey Nation dreams of Burrow-less magic. From diamond triumph to gridiron grit, Cincinnati owns the spotlight—pure, unfiltered Queen City passion.
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Under the glaring lights of Great American Ball Park, the Cincinnati Reds' playoff dreams flickered and faded in the cruel twilight of extra innings. On September 24, 2025, a fired-up crowd of 30,725 watched in stunned silence as the Pittsburgh Pirates snatched a 4-3 victory in the 11th, delivering a dagger to Cincinnati's NL wild-card hopes. Tied with Arizona and just one game behind the Mets entering the night, the Reds now stare at a precarious half-game deficit with only five contests left—a loss that feels like the backbreaker in a season of tantalizing what-ifs.
The evening began as a pitcher's duel for the ages, pitting Reds ace Hunter Greene against Pirates phenom Paul Skenes, the NL Cy Young frontrunner. Greene, battling for his 8th win, scattered five hits over six innings, allowing two earned runs while fanning seven. But Skenes was untouchable, surrendering just four hits in six scoreless frames, whiffing seven and etching his name in franchise lore with his 211th strikeout—a Pirates record for a righty. Pittsburgh scratched out a 2-0 lead in the second on Bryan Reynolds' RBI single and Oneil Cruz's sacrifice fly, quieting the home faithful.
Hope ignited in the eighth. Down 2-0, Noelvi Marte unleashed chaos with his first career inside-the-park homer, a liner off the wall that caromed wildly into left-center, allowing him to circle the bases untouched. The GABP erupted. Then, in the ninth, Tyler Stephenson crushed a solo shot off closer Dennis Santana, knotting it at 2-2 and forcing extras. "Stephenson's blast was pure adrenaline," Reds manager Terry Francona said postgame. "We had momentum."
But baseball's heartless script twisted in the 10th. Jack Suwinski's RBI double plated the go-ahead run for a 3-2 Pirates edge. The Reds clawed back on Gavin Lux's sacrifice fly, tying it once more at 3-3. Agony peaked in the 11th: Spencer Horwitz's leadoff double scored Reynolds—his third run of the night—for a 4-3 lead. Cincinnati loaded the bases with two outs, hearts pounding, only for Marte to ground into a momentum-crushing force out against Yohan Ramirez. Final out. Ballgame over.
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In a gut-wrenching setback for Cincinnati's playoff dreams, the Reds fell 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park, snapping their five-game winning streak and dropping them a full game behind the New York Mets for the NL's final wild-card spot. The loss couldn't have come at a worse time, with only a handful of games left in the regular season and the Reds clinging to faint postseason hopes.
The game unraveled early for Reds starter Brady Singer, who imploded in the second inning, surrendering four runs on five hits—including a two-run homer from Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz—that chased him after just 1.1 innings. Singer's command faltered, ballooning his season ERA to 3.95 and leaving Cincinnati in an early hole. Pittsburgh's Johan Oviedo, making his eighth start, steadied the ship for the visitors, allowing just two runs over five innings despite a shaky Reds lineup.
Cincinnati clawed back briefly when sparkplug shortstop Elly De La Cruz crushed a 415-foot two-run homer in the bottom of the second, his second blast in as many games after ending a 43-game drought. But the Reds' offense sputtered thereafter, stranding runners in key spots, including a bases-loaded threat in the sixth snuffed out by rookie reliever Hunter Barco's debut gem. The bullpen held firm, but it wasn't enough against a Pirates squad playing spoiler.
Tonight's game (6:40 p.m. ET) pits two of baseball's brightest young arms in a must-win for Cincinnati: Reds ace Hunter Greene (7-4, 2.74 ERA) versus Pirates phenom Paul Skenes (10-10, 2.03 ERA). Greene, the flamethrowing righty, has been lights-out lately, fanning 10+ in four of his last five starts, but faces a tall order against Skenes—the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young frontrunner—who's chasing a sub-2.00 ERA in his final outing. Expect triple-digit heat, high drama, and a low-scoring affair that could swing the wild-card fate.
Amid the baseball buzz, Cincinnati sports mourns the tragic loss of Bengals legend Rudi Johnson, who died by suicide at 45 on Tuesday, per police reports. The fourth-round pick (2001) became a Pro Bowl powerhouse, holding the franchise single-season rushing record (1,458 yards in 2005) and ranking fourth all-time with 5,742 yards. Teammates like Carson Palmer hailed his "joyful presence," while Chad Johnson tweeted a heartfelt tribute. Bengals president Mike Brown called him a "dear friend" and "excellent running back." Johnson's foundation aided local causes, leaving a legacy beyond the field. RIP, Rudy—your spirit endures.
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Tonight, September 23, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a pivotal three-game series at Great American Ball Park, with everything on the line in the NL Wild Card race. Sitting at 79-76 after a gritty 6-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday—capped by Spencer Steer's scorching four-homer streak—the Reds have clawed into the third Wild Card spot, one game ahead of the surging New York Mets (78-77) and tied with the Giants for the final berth. Their magic number to clinch is 6: a combination of Reds wins and Mets losses that locks in postseason entry.
This isn't just survival; it's redemption for a franchise starved for October baseball since a 2020 Wild Card sweep. With six games left—all divisional, including this Pirates set and a road finale against the Brewers—the Reds control their destiny in the razor-thin NL Central scrum. A win tonight, behind probable starter Hunter Greene's electric heat, could drop that magic number to 5 and tilt momentum against a Pirates squad that's 72-83 but pesky at home. Lose, and the Mets' tiebreaker edge looms large, potentially dooming Cincinnati to another heartbreaking fade.
Young guns like Elly De La Cruz and Steer have ignited a late surge, but the bullpen's fragility and road woes against Milwaukee amplify the peril. Playoffs mean national stage validation for GM Nick Krall's rebuild; missing them risks fan apathy and another lost winter. At stake: legacy, pride, and a ticket to the expanded postseason starting September 30. Win, and Cincy dreams big. Falter, and it's back to the drawing board.
On September 21, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a brutal 48-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, their worst defeat ever, dropping them to 0-3. With Joe Burrow out (wrist fracture), backup Jake Browning struggled, completing 12 of 25 passes for 98 yards and two interceptions. The defense collapsed, allowing 412 yards, as Carson Wentz carved them up in relief of rookie JJ McCarthy. Fans on X erupted, slamming the "effortless" performance and Zac Taylor's play-calling. Despite the rout, insiders argue it’s too early to call it quits, citing Taylor’s playoff pedigree. The Bengals face a critical rebound test.
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In a weekend that encapsulated the highs and lows of fandom, Cincinnati's sports landscape delivered gut-wrenching drama. The Bengals, already limping from a 0-2 start, suffered their most humiliating defeat in franchise history—a 45-7 evisceration at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. What began as a hopeful redemption arc for Joe Burrow's squad devolved into a defensive masterclass for Minnesota, spearheaded by cornerback Byron Murphy II (formerly Josh Metellus in a bizarre naming glitch? No, wait—Byron Murphy? Actually, reports pinpointed Isaiah Rodgers as the nightmare). Rodgers etched his name in NFL lore with an 87-yard pick-six, a 66-yard fumble return touchdown off tight end Noah Fant, and two forced fumbles—one stripping Ja'Marr Chase. Carson Wentz, the Vikings' journeyman QB, diced Cincinnati's secondary for 173 yards and two scores, while Jordan Mason bulldozed for 116 rushing yards and a pair of TDs. The halftime dagger? A franchise-record 62-yard field goal as the clock expired, swelling Minnesota's lead to 31-3. Bengals fans, a sea of orange in U.S. Bank Stadium, streamed out early, their playoff dreams flickering like a faulty stadium light. For a team banking on Burrow's arm and Chase's speed, this 38-point rout exposed foundational cracks—coordination lapses, pass protection failures, and a secondary that might as well have been playing flag football. At 0-3, whispers of a lost season grow louder, with whispers of coaching scrutiny trailing Zac Taylor.
Yet, in the shadow of gridiron despair, the Reds ignited hope with a surgical 1-0 shutout over the Cubs, vaulting them into a tie with the Mets for the NL's third wild-card spot at 80-76. Elly De La Cruz's leadoff double in the first, followed by a sacrifice fly from Spencer Steer, stood as the lone run, backed by Nick Martinez's gem—seven innings of two-hit ball, fanning eight. This victory, paired with New York's feeble 3-2 stumble against the Nationals (outdueled by bargain-bin hurlers Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker), flipped the script. The Mets, once soaring with Juan Soto's MVP-caliber bat, have cratered with an 8-game skid and a 35-52 nosedive since mid-June—their $765 million payroll yielding White Sox-level futility. Cincinnati now holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets, a razor-thin edge in a scrum with the Diamondbacks lurking one game back. With three against the Pirates (whom they've owned 6-4) and a Brewers finale, the Reds' fate dangles tantalizingly. For a city nursing NFL wounds, this baseball surge feels like a salve—a reminder that in Cincinnati, resilience is the real MVP. As October beckons, the Queen City's pulse quickens: Can the Reds clinch a dance while the Bengals lick their wounds? Only the final week will tell.
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The Cincinnati Reds secured a victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 17, 2025, clinching the series with a strong performance led by Spencer Steer, who drove in five runs. The Reds' offense was potent, capitalizing on key moments to outpace the Cardinals, whose record fell to 73-77. The game, played at Busch Stadium, showcased Cincinnati’s ability to exploit pitching mistakes, with Steer’s standout contribution highlighted in posts on X. Despite their 74-75 record, the Reds remain a competitive force in the NL Central, though playoff odds are slim at 12.9%. This win underscores their resilience under manager Terry Francona, with the team leaning on offensive firepower to stay relevant in a tight wild card race.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense has emerged as a strength in 2025, particularly evident in their 17-16 Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Under new defensive coordinator Al Golden, the unit limited Cleveland to 296 yards before a late drive, with DJ Turner II securing his first career interception and Jordan Battle adding another. Trey Hendrickson’s sack on Joe Flacco forced a missed field goal, sealing the victory. The defense’s performance was a marked improvement over 2024, when it struggled, allowing Cincinnati to overcome an anemic offense that managed just 141 total yards. This defensive resurgence has fueled optimism, with the Bengals (2-0) atop the AFC North, showing they can win gritty games.
The Minnesota Vikings’ Week 3 injury report ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals lists 12 players, with over 20% of the 53-man roster affected. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) and center Ryan Kelly (concussion) did not practice and are likely out, with Carson Wentz expected to start. Left tackle Justin Skule (concussion) also missed practice. Limited participants include linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion), safety Harrison Smith (illness), and others with minor injuries. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) and cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion) were full participants, signaling potential returns. The Vikings face depth challenges but show encouraging signs
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In a frustrating shutdown affair at Busch Stadium, the Cincinnati Reds suffered a 3-0 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, September 16, 2025, dimming their fading playoff aspirations. The loss marked the Reds' fourth in five games, dropping them three games behind the New York Mets for the final National League Wild Card spot with just 12 contests left in the regular season. Cincinnati's offense, once a high-octane force, went ice-cold, managing only three hits against a stingy Cardinals staff.
Rookie right-hander Michael McGreevy dominated for St. Louis, delivering seven sharp innings with just three hits, three walks, and six strikeouts on 91 pitches. His poise silenced the Reds' bats, setting the stage for Thomas Saggese's pivotal two-run homer in the third inning that provided all the offense the home team needed. Relievers closed out the three-hitter, with Riley O’Brien notching his fifth save in a crisp 1-2-3 ninth.
On the mound, Reds starter Andrew Abbott struggled through 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three runs on eight hits while fanning seven. The defeat underscored Cincinnati's mounting inconsistencies—stranded runners and untimely errors plagued a lineup desperate for momentum after Monday's dramatic 11-6 comeback win. Manager David Bell lamented the missed opportunities, noting, "We couldn't string anything together tonight. Credit to their pitcher, but we've got to find our fight."
Shifting gears to the gridiron, the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) face a pivotal road test against the Minnesota Vikings (1-1) on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET on CBS, with Minnesota favored by 3.5 points and a total of 42 points.
Cincinnati enters hot off a gritty 31-27 thriller over Jacksonville, where backup QB Jake Browning stepped up amid Joe Burrow's indefinite injury absence. Browning's poise—highlighted by clutch late-game heroics—fuels optimism, but the Bengals' secondary talent, like Ja'Marr Chase, will clash with Minnesota's star Justin Jefferson. Running back Chase Brown (47 yards last outing) must exploit a Vikings rush defense that allowed 139 yards against Jacksonville.
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The Cincinnati Bengals' 2-0 start hit a gut-wrenching snag when star quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in their 31-27 thriller over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 14. Burrow, who threw for 76 yards and a touchdown before exiting, underwent surgery and faces at least three months sidelined—potentially until mid-December. Backup Jake Browning stepped up admirably, completing 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards, two scores, and three picks, including a game-winning 1-yard sneak with 18 seconds left. With Burrow out, whispers of a veteran addition swirl. Analysts eye Atlanta's Kirk Cousins for his experience, though his $24.4 million salary looms large, or Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston for a low-cost cannon arm to sling to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. A Jimmy Garoppolo trade from the Rams could add Super Bowl savvy cheaply, but Cincinnati's confidence in Browning—fresh off a 4-3 stint in 2023—might keep them steady for now.
Shifting to college gridiron glory, No. 16 Texas A&M stunned No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40 in a Saturday night heart-stopper at Notre Dame Stadium on September 13. Sophomore QB Marcel Reed dazzled with 360 passing yards, two TDs, and a crucial 11-yard strike to Nate Boerkircher with 13 seconds left, capping a 74-yard drive. The Aggies (3-0) overcame a botched extra point on ND's late score, avenging last year's 23-13 loss with a prolific air attack—unlike their prior ground-and-pound struggle. Notre Dame (1-2) squandered a 40-34 lead, their playoff dreams dimming after a national title game run last season; defensive lapses and a blocked punt return TD haunted the Irish. A&M's road ranked win, first since 2014, signals SEC contender status under Mike Elko.
Monday Night Football capped Week 2 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edging the Houston Texans 20-19 on September 15, moving to 2-0 via late-game magic. Baker Mayfield outdueled C.J. Stroud, engineering a final drive for Rachaad White's 2-yard TD plunge with six ticks left. Tampa's 169 rushing yards overwhelmed Houston's 84, with Bucky Irving (71) and White (65) pounding the rock; Emeka Egbuka's screen TD gave the Bucs their first lead. The Texans (0-2) faltered on red-zone stalls and special teams woes, including a blocked punt; Nick Chubb's 25-yard score off a return couldn't salvage it. Houston's AFC South title repeat now teeters, while Mayfield's heroics echo his Week 1 rally.
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In the electrifying chaos of Week 2's NFL showdown on September 14, 2025, at Paycor Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals clawed to a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking their first 2-0 start under head coach Zac Taylor since 2018. But the triumph was bittersweet, overshadowed by a devastating injury to star quarterback Joe Burrow.
Burrow, the Bengals' franchise cornerstone and reigning Comeback Player of the Year after a stellar 2024 rebound from wrist surgery, dazzled early. He completed 7 of 13 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, including a sharp 4-yard slant to Ja'Marr Chase in the first quarter. The offense hummed, with Chase erupting for 14 receptions and 165 yards—his best outing since the prior season. Yet, midway through the second quarter, disaster struck. On a second-down sack by Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead, Burrow's left cleat caught the turf awkwardly, hyperextending his big toe. He crumpled, clutching his ankle initially, before trainers zeroed in on the foot. Helped off the field and into the medical tent, Burrow underwent an immediate MRI, emerging on a one-legged scooter, unable to bear weight.
Diagnosed with turf toe—potentially a severe Grade 3 tear involving ligaments—the injury could sideline him for multiple weeks, or worse, up to three months if surgery is required. Images were rushed to renowned foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, with reports indicating non-surgical options are fading. Burrow was spotted postgame in a walking boot and on crutches, a gut punch for a QB whose career has been plagued by setbacks: a rookie-year ACL rupture in 2020, a 2023 wrist fracture, and nagging knee strains.
Enter backup Jake Browning, the steady veteran who went 4-3 in Burrow's 2023 absence. Thrust into the fray with Cincinnati trailing 17-10 at halftime, Browning shook off early jitters—throwing three interceptions, including two picks forced by Bengals defenders Jordan Battle and Dax Hill on Trevor Lawrence. Yet, he steadied, finishing 21-of-32 for 241 yards and two scores. The game-winner? A masterful 93-yard, 15-play drive capped by Browning's 1-yard sneak with 18 seconds left, aided by a pass-interference call on Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter. Lawrence, meanwhile, torched the secondary for 294 yards and three TDs but faltered with two costly picks, dropping Jacksonville to 1-1.
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The Cincinnati Bengals face a daunting 2025 NFL schedule, with seven games against 2024 playoff teams, including tough road matchups against the Vikings, Broncos, Packers, Ravens, and Bills. A particularly brutal stretch from Weeks 3-7 pits them against Minnesota, Denver, Detroit, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh, with three road games. Later, Weeks 13-16 include back-to-back Ravens games sandwiching a trip to Buffalo, testing their mettle in the AFC North gauntlet. With a 9-8 record in 2024 and no playoff appearance, navigating this schedule is critical for Joe Burrow and company to reclaim contender status. Their defense, which showed promise in a 17-16 Week 1 win over Cleveland, must hold up against elite offenses to avoid another postseason miss.
Beating the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2 at home is pivotal. After a shaky offensive showing (141 passing yards), the Bengals need Burrow to sync with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins against a Jaguars defense that struggled against the run in Week 1. A win improves their early record to 2-0, crucial for momentum before their brutal midseason stretch. It also sets a tone against a non-playoff opponent, avoiding the slow starts that have plagued Cincinnati (1-7 in Weeks 1-2 since 2019). Losing could amplify doubts about their offensive line and run game, risking a slide against tougher foes.
On September 9, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds secured a crucial 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, keeping their NL wild card hopes alive. Zack Littell pitched effectively, while the Reds' offense erupted for three home runs, including a clutch two-run shot by Tyler Stephenson in the ninth to seal the win. TJ Friedl and Austin Hays also went deep, powering Cincinnati to a 73-72 record, two games behind the Padres for the final wild card spot. Despite a strong outing from Padres’ starter Michael King, Robert Suarez’s ninth-inning collapse cost San Diego, now 79-66.
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In a gritty 17-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals leaned heavily on their defense to secure their first Week 1 win since 2021, despite a sluggish offensive showing. Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart, the Bengals' first-round pick, made an immediate impact in his NFL debut, showcasing the athleticism that justified his high draft stock. Stewart helped generate a crucial red-zone sack by converging on Browns quarterback Joe Flacco alongside Trey Hendrickson, collapsing the pocket on a third-down play late in the fourth quarter to seal the win. His poise under pressure earned high praise, with Pro Football Focus awarding him a strong rookie grade for his disruptive presence, including a batted pass (later nullified by a flag). After overcoming a contentious holdout and fan skepticism during training camp—where he even accidentally clipped Burrow in practice—Stewart's performance flipped the narrative, proving his value on the edge.
Quarterback Joe Burrow, returning from injury concerns, struggled mightily, completing just 14 of 23 passes for a career-low 113 yards and one touchdown. The offense managed only 141 total yards, with a dismal seven yards in the second half, marred by three-and-outs and early-season rust typical of Zac Taylor's teams. Yet Burrow remained optimistic postgame, noting, "We found a way to win. We didn’t win any of these games last year, and so usually when you can win a game like this, that's a recipe for success." His leadership as a team captain alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins underscored the Bengals' resilience.
Head coach Zac Taylor, entering his seventh season with a historically poor 1-11 record in the first two weeks, celebrated the disciplined effort. "I’m proud of them. The best outcome of this game is 1-0. Forget about the stats," Taylor said, crediting new defensive coordinator Al Golden's unit for limiting Flacco to two interceptions and holding Cleveland to 16 points. Taylor highlighted the rookies' calmness, including Stewart, in a game that tested the team's depth amid injuries. This ugly win signals potential growth, blending Burrow's grit, Stewart's promise, and Taylor's steady hand for a playoff push.
In a heartbreaker at Petco Park, the Cincinnati Reds fell 4-3 to the San Diego Padres in 10 innings on September 8, 2025, dealing a blow to their fading wild-card hopes. The Reds jumped to a 3-0 lead against Yu Darvish, powered by TJ Friedl's leadoff homer, Elly De La Cruz's RBI single, and Austin Hays' solo shot. Starter Nick Lodolo delivered a strong outing, but Jackson Merrill's two-run triple in the sixth tied it.
The game stayed knotted until the 10th, where reliever Nick Martinez's throwing error on a bunt advanced automatic runner Jake Cronenworth to third. Fernando Tatis Jr. then lofted a sacrifice fly for the walk-off win, his seventh of the season. The loss drops Cincinnati to 72-72, while San Diego (79-65) clings to the NL's second wild-card spot, three games ahead of the Mets.
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Cincinnati Bengals Edge Cleveland Browns in Week 1 Thriller
In a gritty AFC North showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-16 on September 7, 2025, at Huntington Bank Field, kicking off their season with a crucial 1-0 record. The Bengals, fueled by comments from Browns' receiver Jerry Jeudy, relied on a strong first half led by quarterback Joe Burrow and running back Chase Brown. Burrow orchestrated a methodical opening drive, throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown, while Brown paced the ground game, helping Cincinnati build a 14-point lead. However, the offense struggled in the second half, managing just 2 net yards and one first down across their final four drives, totaling minus-23 yards. The Bengals' defense stepped up, securing two critical interceptions off dropped passes by Cleveland’s receivers, halting potential go-ahead scores. A missed extra point and a failed field goal attempt by Browns’ rookie kicker Andre Szmyt in the fourth quarter sealed Cleveland’s fate. Despite outgaining Cincinnati 327 to 141 yards, the Browns couldn’t capitalize, dropping to 0-1. This win marked the Bengals’ first Week 1 victory since 2021, breaking a trend of slow starts under coach Zac Taylor, who emphasized the importance of starting 1-0 in the division.
Cincinnati Reds Rally to Beat New York Mets
The Cincinnati Reds staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the New York Mets 6-5 on September 7, 2025, at Great American Ball Park, improving their record to 72-71. Trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth, the Reds capitalized on a Mets’ bullpen collapse. With two outs, Will Benson delivered a walk-off single, capping a rally sparked by a series of clutch hits and Mets’ defensive miscues. Reds’ starting pitchers Nick Martinez, Andrew Abbott, and Nick Lodolo had previously excelled against the Padres in July, and their depth was evident here. Despite a challenging 2-12 record in their last 14 games in San Diego, the Reds showed resilience against a strong Mets squad. This victory highlighted their ability to compete against top National League teams, boosting their momentum as they vie for a wild card spot, though they trail the Padres by 6.0 games. The Reds’ .248 batting average and 93 stolen bases rank them mid-tier in MLB, but their fightback spirit could prove vital in the season’s final stretch.
Top NFL Storylines from Week 1, 2025
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season delivered compelling narratives across the league, setting the tone for an unpredictable year. Here are five key storylines:
Bengals Overcome Slow-Start Narrative: The Bengals’ 17-16 win over the Browns was a statement against their historical Week 1 struggles (1-5 under Zac Taylor). Joe Burrow’s leadership and defensive opportunism, including two interceptions, silenced doubters, though their second-half offensive collapse (2 net yards) raises concerns about consistency.
Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers Debut: In a dramatic 34-32 victory over the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, showcased his enduring talent. Despite a turbulent Jets tenure, Rodgers led a comeback, exploiting a fumble and a late 68-yard touchdown drive. His performance underscored his quest for one last playoff run at age 41.
Browns’ Offensive Woes Persist: Cleveland’s loss to Cincinnati highlighted ongoing offensive struggles. Despite a robust defense holding the Bengals to 141 yards, Joe Flacco’s receivers dropped four catchable passes, two leading to interceptions, and rookie kicker Andre Szmyt missed critical kicks. The Browns’ 3-14 record last season looms large as they navigate a soft roster reset.
Daniel Jones Revitalized with Colts: In a 33-8 rout of the Miami Dolphins, Daniel Jones, now starting for the Indianapolis Colts, looked rejuvenated under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The Colts’ defense, featuring exotic pressure packages, stifled Miami, holding them to under 100 yards until late in the third quarter. Jones’ steady play signals playoff potential for Indianapolis.
Micah Parsons’ Packers Impact: Traded to the Green Bay Packers before Week 1, Micah Parsons made an immediate impact in a 27-13 win over the Detroit Lions, despite playing only 29 snaps. His pressure on Jared Goff, including a sack and aiding an interception, showcased his value to an already stout defense, though his back injury raises durability questions.
On September 6, 2025, the Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 34-20 at Nippert Stadium, securing their first win of the season (1-1). QB Brendan Sorsby threw for 333 yards and three TDs, including two to Cyrus Allen, and ran for another. The Bearcats overcame a 0-4 historical deficit against BGSU, with their defense notching four sacks to hand new Falcons coach Eddie George his first FBS loss.
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On June 9, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds triumphed over the Cleveland Guardians with a 7-4 victory at Progressive Field, securing the Ohio Cup for the first time since 2014. The Reds, led by manager Terry Francona, unleashed an offensive barrage, amassing 16 hits. Jake Fraley shone with three hits, including a home run, while TJ Friedl also went yard, boosting the team's morale. Wade Miley delivered a solid pitching performance, and Pagan sealed the win with a strong close. This victory marked the Reds' fourth straight win, improving their record to 34-33 and pushing them above .500 for the first time since May 19. The Ohio Cup, a symbol of Buckeye State bragging rights, was clinched after the Reds dominated the season series, including a sweep of the Guardians earlier in May. Fans celebrated the return of the trophy to Cincinnati, with social media buzzing about the team’s momentum. Friedl humorously noted the cup could hold “two and a half 12-ounce Coors Lights,” adding a lighthearted touch to the achievement. This win signals the Reds’ growing confidence as they aim to close the 6.5-game gap behind the NL Central-leading Cubs. On June 9, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals released linebacker Germaine Pratt, a team captain and their 2024 leading tackler with 143 tackles. The move, reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, saves $5.6-$5.9 million in 2025 cap space but incurs $2.3 million in dead money. Pratt, a 2019 third-round pick, requested a trade in February after defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s departure, signaling discontent with the new scheme under Al Golden. His release, following a career-high season with two interceptions and two forced fumbles, weakens a defense already criticized for allowing 30+ points against top offenses in 2024. The Bengals aim to replace Pratt with younger talent, including second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. and fourth-rounder Barrett Carter, alongside free agent Oren Burks. However, transitioning to rookies risks inexperience at a critical position, potentially exacerbating defensive struggles. Fans on X expressed dismay, fearing a further decline in defensive performance, while some see Pratt landing with Anarumo’s Indianapolis Colts. The Bengals’ shift to youth and speed, as noted by director Duke Tobin, prioritizes long-term flexibility but may hinder immediate competitiveness in a tough AFC North.
The Cincinnati Reds, now 33-33, roared back to .500 with a commanding three-game sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park, showcasing offensive firepower and resilient pitching. The series, concluding on June 8, 2025, saw the Reds overcome early deficits and weather challenges, including rain delays, to secure a 4-2 victory in the finale. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, fresh off the injured list, was a standout, going 7-for-13 with six RBIs, including a solo homer in the fifth inning of the final game. Jose Trevino tied the game with another solo shot, and Matt McLain delivered the decisive blow—a two-run homer in the seventh off Arizona’s Zac Gallen, who allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. Brady Singer kept the Reds competitive, pitching five innings and allowing two runs despite taking a comebacker to his arm. Taylor Rogers earned the win with two scoreless relief innings, and Tony Santillan sealed the sweep with his second save. The Reds’ earlier wins included a 4-3, 10-inning thriller and a 13-1 rout, highlighting their offensive depth and bullpen strength. . Now, the Reds head to Progressive Field for a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (34-30), starting today, June 9, 2025. This matchup follows Cincinnati’s sweep of Cleveland in May, adding intensity to the battle for the Ohio Cup. The Reds aim to maintain momentum against a Guardians team chasing the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers. Cincinnati’s probable starters are Wade Miley (0-0, 18.00 ERA), Andrew Abbott (5-1, 2.18 ERA), and Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.21 ERA), facing Cleveland’s Luis Ortiz (3-6, 4.02 ERA), Slade Cecconi (1-2, 4.87 ERA), and Logan Allen (3-4, 4.42 ERA). Miley’s return from injury makes his start a question mark, but Abbott’s consistency and Lodolo’s solid outings provide stability. Cleveland’s José Ramírez, with 12 homers, remains a threat, though their recent 5-3 loss to Houston exposed vulnerabilities. The Reds, buoyed by their sweep, must navigate Cleveland’s strong 17-13 home record. One win secures the Ohio Cup, but Cincinnati’s focus is on climbing the NL Central standings. Expect a competitive series with the Reds’ bats aiming to exploit Cleveland’s pitching.
Last night, the Indiana Pacers stunned the basketball world with a thrilling 111-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot capped a dramatic 15-point fourth-quarter comeback, marking Indiana’s fifth such rally this postseason. Pascal Siakam led with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Obi Toppin’s 17 points off the bench sparked the upset. The Pacers’ relentless pace and clutch play set the tone for a competitive series, proving their underdog status is no fluke. Switching to baseball, the Cincinnati Reds face a critical weekend series against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park. The Reds, hovering around .500, are fighting to stay in the NL Central race. After a rollercoaster May, where they split series against strong teams like the Dodgers and Braves, Cincinnati needs consistency. Their offense, led by Elly De La Cruz’s speed and Jonathan India’s on-base skills, has shown flashes of brilliance but struggles with runners in scoring position, batting just .240 in those spots this season. The Cubs, sitting third in the division, are a tough matchup. Their pitching staff, anchored by Shota Imanaga (2.95 ERA), has been stingy, allowing the third-fewest runs in the NL. Chicago’s lineup, powered by Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki, thrives on exploiting mistakes, making Cincinnati’s pitching staff—prone to wildness—vulnerable. Reds starter Hunter Greene (3.45 ERA) takes the mound Friday, aiming to set the tone with his high-90s fastball. However, his command issues (4.1 BB/9) could be costly against the disciplined Cubs. Saturday’s matchup features Nick Lodolo, whose breakout 2025 (3.12 ERA, 9.5 K/9) has been a bright spot for Cincinnati. He’ll face Chicago’s Justin Steele, a lefty who’s limited opponents to a .220 average. The Reds must capitalize early, as the Cubs’ bullpen ranks among the league’s best. Sunday’s finale pits Andrew Abbott against Kyle Hendricks, where Cincinnati’s ability to work counts could decide the game. The Reds need at least two wins to gain ground in the division. De La Cruz’s base-stealing (35 SB) and Spencer Steer’s power (15 HR) will be key. Defensively, Cincinnati must tighten up after recent errors cost them games. Expect a high-energy series with playoff implications, as both teams vie for postseason
On June 4, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers dominated the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-1 victory at Great American Ball Park, securing their 12th consecutive series win against the Reds. The game, which decided the three-game series, showcased Milwaukee’s offensive firepower and pitching depth, while Cincinnati struggled to find rhythm against a relentless Brewers squad. The Brewers struck early and often, with their bats erupting against Reds starter Andrew Abbott, who had been stellar in May with a 0.55 ERA. Abbott, however, faltered, allowing a season-high five runs. In the third inning, Brice Turang doubled and scored on Andruw Monasterio’s single, giving Milwaukee a 1-0 lead. The fifth inning saw Jackson Chourio’s two-run homer, his 10th of the season, pushing the score to 3-0. Daz Cameron added a two-run shot in the sixth, his first homer since July 2024, further widening the gap. The Brewers capped their offensive onslaught in the ninth with Isaac Collins’ three-run homer off Wade Miley, sealing the 9-1 rout. Milwaukee’s pitching was equally impressive. DL Hall opened, tossing three innings and allowing just one hit, notably escaping a bases-loaded jam in the third by inducing a lineout and groundout. Quinn Priester earned the win, allowing one run over five innings. The Brewers’ staff stifled Cincinnati’s offense, which managed only one run despite loading the bases early, highlighting their inability to capitalize on opportunities. For the Reds, the loss underscored ongoing struggles against their NL Central rivals. Cincinnati’s lone run came late, but their offense fizzled after the third, continuing a trend of failing to score consistently against Milwaukee. The Reds’ defense and baserunning also faltered, with miscues like a strikeout-throwout double play involving catcher Jose Trevino, as noted in posts on X. Fans expressed frustration, with one X user lamenting the Reds’ predictable offensive woes. This game solidified Milwaukee’s dominance over Cincinnati, with a 42-16 record in their last 58 meetings. The Brewers’ balanced attack—combining timely hitting, power, and solid pitching—overwhelmed a Reds team fighting for NL Wild Card contention. As Milwaukee looks ahead to a series against the Padres, the Reds, now without Hunter Greene due to injury, face an uphill battle to regroup against the Diamondbacks.
On June 3, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Milwaukee Brewers' eight-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory at Great American Ball Park, delivering a much-needed boost to their season. The Reds, struggling with a 29-32 record and fourth place in the NL Central, showcased resilience against a red-hot Brewers team that had dominated them in recent matchups, winning 18 of their last 22 games at Cincinnati. This win, highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting, offered a glimmer of hope for a Reds squad looking to turn their season around under manager Terry Francona. The game’s turning point came early with Reds ace Hunter Greene on the mound. Despite concerns about his right groin, which required an MRI post-game, Greene battled through five innings, allowing just two runs. His performance was gritty, throwing 114 pitches— the most by any MLB pitcher this year— and striking out key Brewers hitters. However, discomfort in the fifth inning forced his early exit, leaving the bullpen to preserve the lead. The Reds’ relievers, often a weak point, stepped up, with the bullpen delivering dominant frames to secure the win. Offensively, the Reds struck early, jumping to a 2-0 lead in the first inning. While their bats went quiet afterward, struggling to capitalize on opportunities—a recurring issue this season—they added crucial runs late to seal the game. Santiago Espinal and TJ Friedl contributed key hits, while Elly De La Cruz, despite personal grief following his sister’s passing, showed heart by playing and adding to the team’s effort. The Reds’ offense, described as “feast or famine” in 2025, leaned on just enough production to outlast Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, who homered but couldn’t spark a comeback. This victory was more than a single game for Cincinnati. It halted a slide that saw them lose momentum after a promising April. With injuries piling up—outfielder Austin Hays landed on the injured list with a foot contusion—and trade deadline decisions looming, the Reds needed a statement win. While Greene’s health remains a concern, the team’s ability to rally against a division rival suggests potential for a second-half surge. For Reds fans, last night’s win was a reminder of the team’s talent and tenacity, even in a challenging season.
On June 2, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers edged out the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in Game 1 of their series at Great American Ball Park, extending their winning streak to eight games, the longest since August 2023. The Brewers’ victory was powered by Christian Yelich’s heroics and a resilient pitching effort, while the Reds struggled to capitalize on early momentum. Yelich, fresh off being named National League Player of the Week, delivered the decisive blow with a 417-foot solo home run in the third inning off Reds starter Brady Singer (6-4, 4.60 ERA). The full-count slider, crushed to straightaway center, gave Milwaukee a 3-2 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Yelich’s hot streak continued, as he’s now batting .450 over a nine-game hitting streak, with six homers and 14 RBIs. Sal Frelick also contributed, going 2-for-4, bolstering the Brewers’ offense. The Reds struck first, scoring two runs in the opening inning against Brewers starter Aaron Civale (1-1, 6.00 ERA). However, Civale settled down, pitching 5 1/3 innings, allowing just those two runs while striking out five. His recovery was critical, especially after missing nearly two months with a strained left hamstring. The Brewers’ bullpen, a strength all season, sealed the deal. Rob Zastryzny, acquired from the Yankees in May, was pivotal in the sixth, striking out Jose Trevino and inducing a groundout from Santiago Espinal with runners on base. Trevor Megill closed the game with a perfect ninth, earning his 12th save in 13 chances. For Cincinnati, the loss highlighted ongoing offensive struggles. Despite the early lead, the Reds managed only a few hits after the first, with Singer’s six innings undermined by Yelich’s homer. The Reds’ inability to convert opportunities, like the sixth-inning threat, underscored their 29-31 record and inconsistent play at home (14-14). The game, played before a lively Cincinnati crowd with temperatures at 76°F, showcased Milwaukee’s depth and resilience. With Freddy Peralta (5-3, 2.77 ERA) set to face Hunter Greene (4-3, 2.63 ERA) in Game 2, the Brewers aim to keep their streak alive. Meanwhile, the Reds, desperate to snap out of their funk, face an uphill battle in this series.
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs faced off in an electrifying three-game series at Wrigley Field from May 30 to June 1, 2025, showcasing intense NL Central rivalry. Both teams entered with momentum—the Cubs fresh off a sweep of the Rockies, boasting a 35-21 record, and the Reds, at 28-29, looking to rebound after dropping two of three to the Cubs the prior weekend at Great American Ball Park. The series, marked by strong pitching, timely hitting, and dramatic moments, lived up to its billing. On Friday, May 30, the Reds struck first, winning 6-2 behind Andrew Abbott’s seven shutout innings. Cincinnati’s offense capitalized early, while the Cubs’ bats struggled against Abbott’s command. Despite Seiya Suzuki’s recent NL Player of the Week honors, Chicago couldn’t solve the Reds’ lefty, setting the tone for a competitive weekend.
Saturday, May 31, saw the Cubs bounce back with a 2-0 shutout, leveling the series. Chicago’s pitching, led by a strong outing from their starter, stifled the Reds’ lineup. The Cubs scored late, with clutch hits breaking through against a Reds bullpen that had faltered in their previous matchup. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s speed and defensive prowess in center field added energy, while the Wrigley faithful celebrated a gritty win. The series finale on June 1 was a 7-3 Cubs victory, securing the series 2-1. Michael Busch’s three-run homer and three hits from Crow-Armstrong, who also stole two bases, powered Chicago. Jameson Taillon delivered 6.1 innings, allowing two runs, including a two-run shot by Elly De La Cruz.
The Cubs’ 5-1 homestand propelled them to 37-22, 15 games above .500, while the Reds fell to 28-31. Chicago’s bullpen, which allowed just one run in their prior series, remained a strength. This series highlighted the Cubs’ depth and resilience, with contributions from stars like Dansby Swanson and emerging talents like Crow-Armstrong. For the Reds, De La Cruz’s flash and Abbott’s dominance showed promise, but their bullpen’s inconsistency proved costly. Both teams, vying for NL Central supremacy, demonstrated why this rivalry remains a cornerstone of baseball’s heartland. Fans eagerly await their next clash in August at Wrigley
On May 27, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds secured a commanding 7-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, clinching the series and showcasing their offensive and pitching prowess. The game, part of a three-game set, saw the Reds improve to 28-28, while the Royals dropped to 29-26. The standout performance came from shortstop Elly De La Cruz, whose two towering home runs electrified the crowd and powered the Reds’ offense. De La Cruz’s bombs, described as “massive” by MLB’s official account, were pivotal in building a lead that Kansas City couldn’t overcome. Brady Singer, facing his former team, delivered a masterful performance on the mound for Cincinnati. The right-hander pitched seven strong innings, allowing just two runs while scattering hits and keeping the Royals’ bats quiet. Singer’s command was evident as he navigated a lineup that has struggled offensively, with Kansas City ranking 13th in the American League with a .664 team OPS. His ability to settle down after a shaky start and pitch into the seventh inning was lauded by fans and analysts alike, with posts on X noting his “great job” and efficiency. The Reds’ offense complemented Singer’s gem with timely hitting. TJ Friedl reached base four times, including a bunt single, while Santiago Espinal chipped in with two hits. The team’s aggressive approach at the plate capitalized on Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV, who was making only his second start of the season after transitioning from the bullpen. Cincinnati’s early scoring set the tone, and De La Cruz’s homers in the middle innings put the game out of reach. Defensively, the Reds were sharp, with manager Terry Francona’s strategic decisions paying dividends. Ian Gibaut closed out the game, securing the five-run lead. The victory was celebrated across Reds’ fanbase, with outlets like FOX19 and RedsDaily4 highlighting the team’s balanced attack and Hunter Greene’s upcoming start for a potential sweep on May 28. Despite injuries to key players like Jake Fraley and Jeimer Candelario, the Reds showed resilience, leveraging their young talent and veteran leadership. This win underscored their potential in a competitive NL Central, setting the stage for a critical series finale.
The Cincinnati Reds faced the Chicago Cubs in a thrilling three-game weekend series at Great American Ball Park, concluding on May 25, 2025. The Cubs, leading the NL Central, dominated the series, winning two of three games, showcasing their offensive prowess and late-inning resilience. The Reds, fighting to stay competitive in the division, struggled to contain Chicago’s bats but salvaged a win against the Kansas City Royals on Monday, May 26, 2025, boosting their momentum. On Friday, May 23, the Cubs opened the series with a 13-6 rout. Chicago’s lineup erupted, capitalizing on Cincinnati’s pitching struggles. Seiya Suzuki, a standout all weekend, went 7-for-12 in the series, setting the tone early. The Reds’ offense, led by Austin Hays’ two hits and three RBIs, couldn’t keep pace, as Chicago’s 29-7 record when recording eight or more hits proved too much. Saturday’s game saw the Cubs edge out a victory, with their pitching staff, led by Colin Rea (3-0, 2.38 ERA), holding firm despite a late Reds push, fueled by Elly De La Cruz’s .241 average and 33 RBIs. Sunday’s finale was a rollercoaster. The Reds led 8-4, but the Cubs mounted a comeback, scoring seven runs in the final four innings. Seiya Suzuki’s go-ahead three-run homer and Reese McGuire’s historic two-homer debut off the bench powered an 11-8 Cubs victory. Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong each drove in two runs, while Drew Pomeranz earned the win with a scoreless inning. The Reds’ bullpen, notably Taylor Rogers (1-2), faltered, dropping Cincinnati to 25-27 and third in the NL Central, while the Cubs solidified their 31-20 division lead. Following the series loss, the Reds rebounded on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, winning 7-4 at Kauffman Stadium. Nick Martinez (2-5, 3.43 ERA) delivered seven strong innings, and Tyler Stephenson’s homer sparked the offense. The Reds’ 17-5 record when scoring five or more runs held true, as they capitalized on early opportunities and held off a late Royals rally. This victory, highlighted by posts on X, pushed Cincinnati’s record to 26-27, offering hope as they navigate a critical stretch of division games, including upcoming matchups against the Cubs and Milwaukee.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to face the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs in a pivotal three-game series at Great American Ball Park, starting Friday, May 23, 2025. This series marks the return of Reds ace Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list, a development that has fans and analysts buzzing with anticipation. Greene’s comeback is a critical boost for Cincinnati as they aim to close the gap with the division-leading Cubs. Greene, a first-time All-Star in 2024, has been sidelined since May 7 due to a Grade 1 right groin strain sustained during a start against Atlanta. Before the injury, the 25-year-old right-hander was dominant, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.36 ERA over 45.2 innings, striking out 61 batters while issuing just eight walks, and maintaining a stellar 0.81 WHIP. His return on Friday, confirmed by manager Terry Francona, follows a successful 35-pitch simulated game on May 18, where Greene reported no discomfort and easy velocity. Francona’s confidence in Greene’s readiness underscores the pitcher’s meticulous preparation, including a bullpen session in Pittsburgh this week. Facing the Cubs, Greene brings a strong track record. He is 4-1 with a 4.06 ERA in seven career starts against Chicago, including a standout performance on May 26, 2023, when he tossed six no-hit innings with 11 strikeouts in a 9-0 victory at Wrigley Field. However, Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki poses a challenge, hitting .462 with two homers in 13 at-bats against Greene. Chicago will counter with left-hander Matthew Boyd (4-2, 2.98 ERA), who has struggled in Cincinnati, going 0-3 with a 9.69 ERA in four career starts. The Reds’ rotation for the series is formidable, with Andrew Abbott (3-0, 1.80 ERA) and Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.22 ERA) slated for Saturday and Sunday. Cincinnati, sitting at .500, sees this series as a chance to gain ground in the NL Central, especially with two of their next four series against the Cubs. Greene’s return injects energy and leadership into a young Reds squad, and his performance could set the tone for a crucial stretch. With the Cubs riding high, this matchup promises high-stakes baseball, with Greene’s electric arm at the forefront.
The Cincinnati Reds’ recent series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in May 2025 at PNC Park highlighted both their persistent offensive struggles and the resilience of their pitching staff, casting a shadow over their postseason aspirations. Entering the three-game set with a four-game winning streak and a .500 record, the Reds hoped to capitalize on the Pirates’ last-place standing in the NL Central. However, despite stellar pitching, the Reds dropped two of three games, falling to 25-26 and exposing critical weaknesses that could define their season. In the series opener on May 19, the Reds secured a convincing 7-1 victory, driven by a late offensive surge with five runs in the final two innings. Austin Hays’ three-hit performance and Nick Lodolo’s six strong innings set an optimistic tone. However, the momentum fizzled in the next two games. On May 20, Pittsburgh’s Bailey Falter outdueled Nick Martinez, who allowed just one run over six innings, but the Reds’ offense was silenced in a 1-0 shutout. Bryan Reynolds’ RBI single in the sixth proved decisive, as Cincinnati managed only four hits. The series finale on May 21 saw another pitching gem wasted, with Brady Singer allowing two runs over five innings, but the Reds’ bats mustered just one run in a 3-1 loss to Andrew Heaney and the Pirates’ bullpen. The Reds’ offense was abysmal, scoring one run across the final 18 innings, with nine hits and a 1-for-10 mark with runners in scoring position. Manager Terry Francona, in his first year with Cincinnati, called it “just baseball,” but fans on X expressed frustration, labeling the team “mentally weak” for collapsing against a weaker opponent. Despite limiting Pittsburgh to five runs over the series, the Reds’ inability to produce timely hits underscored a season-long issue, with injuries to Jake Fraley and others not helping. On a positive note, the Reds’ starting pitchers posted a 1.70 ERA over their last seven games, and Hunter Greene’s imminent return from a groin injury offers hope. However, with a crucial stretch of division games ahead, including six against the first-place Chicago Cubs, the Reds must address their offensive woes to stay in the wild-card race. This series loss, while not catastrophic, serves as a stark reminder of the fine margins in a competitive season.
On May 20, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a tightly contested 1-0 game at PNC Park, snapping their five-game winning streak. The loss, detailed across sources like ESPN and Redleg Nation, highlighted the Reds' struggle to capitalize on opportunities against a Pirates team desperate to end a four-game skid. Despite a strong pitching performance from Cincinnati’s Nick Martinez, Pittsburgh’s Bailey Falter stole the show, delivering seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts, allowing only four hits. The Pirates’ lone run came in the second inning, sparked by Oneil Cruz’s speed and a clutch hit, enough to secure the victory in a game that lasted just 2 hours and 22 minutes. The Reds, sitting at 25-24 and third in the NL Central, had been riding high after sweeping the Cleveland Guardians and defeating the Pirates 7-1 the previous night. However, their offense, ranked 12th in on-base percentage (.321) and 13th in slugging (.397), went silent. Key players like Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl, who hit a triple, couldn’t convert opportunities, with the team leaving runners stranded. Fans on platforms like Redleg Nation expressed frustration, noting the Reds’ inability to overcome Falter’s command and Pittsburgh’s opportunistic play. Comments like “Can’t be a good team and get shut out 25 times” reflected the disappointment in a game where Cincinnati’s bats failed to ignite. Martinez, despite the loss, was solid, continuing his recent form with a 2.05 ERA over his last five starts. He kept the Pirates’ offense, the league’s worst in runs scored (142) and slugging (.320), in check, but the early run proved decisive. Pittsburgh, at 15-33, capitalized on their home field, with Cruz’s two steals and two walks setting the tone. The game underscored the Reds’ inconsistency against weaker teams, as they had dominated Pittsburgh in four prior 2025 matchups, outscoring them 21-6. This loss, witnessed by 10,071 fans, exposed Cincinnati’s vulnerability in low-scoring affairs, despite their 19-5 record when scoring first. As the Reds prepared for the series finale, the focus shifted to rebounding offensively and leveraging their pitching depth, with Hunter Greene’s return looming. For a team aiming to climb the NL Central, overcoming such setbacks against struggling opponents like the Pirates is critical to sustaining momentum.
The Cincinnati Reds’ recent five-game winning streak in the 2025 MLB season, culminating on May 19, 2025, marks a significant turnaround for the team, pushing them above .500 with a 25-24 record. This streak, tied for their longest this season, showcases a blend of stellar pitching, solid defense, and timely offense under the guidance of new manager Terry Francona, hired on October 4, 2024, for his proven track record, including two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox. The streak began with a surge after dropping two games to the Chicago White Sox. Key to this run was the Reds’ pitching staff, with starters like Andrew Abbott delivering, as seen in his five-inning performance against the Cleveland Guardians, navigating a bases-loaded jam. The bullpen was equally impressive, allowing just three earned runs over 20 innings. Defensively, the Reds were nearly flawless, committing only one error across 45 innings. Offensively, the team erupted for nine or more hits in each game, with a season-high seven doubles in their May 19 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Standout performances included Will Benson’s three-run homer against the Guardians and contributions from stars like Elly De La Cruz, whose electrifying play continues to fuel the lineup. This streak, a stark contrast to last season when the Reds never reached .500 this late, has reignited fan optimism. Francona’s leadership, paired with a rotation led by Hunter Greene (4-2, 2.36 ERA), positions the Reds as contenders in the NL Central. As they face upcoming series against the Cubs and Pirates, maintaining this momentum could solidify their postseason aspirations, making this streak a defining moment in their 2025 campaign In Seattle, the Mariners have prioritized season ticket holders for the 2025 MLB season, offering exclusive benefits like priority postseason ticket access, discounts on merchandise (15% off, 20% on Tuesdays), dining at The Boxyard (15% off), and parking. Through the MLB Ballpark app, members manage tickets, forward them, or sell extras on StubHub, the official fan-to-fan marketplace. However, the Mariners strictly regulate reselling, classifying those who buy primarily to resell as "Ticket Brokers," potentially losing benefits or facing account cancellation. Posts on X highlight similar policies in Indianapolis, where the Colts sent letters to season ticket holders, warning that purchasing tickets solely for resale violates ticketing policies. For the Indianapolis Indians (MiLB), 2025 season ticket holders enjoy up to 40% off gate prices, priority seating, exclusive event invitations, on-field batting practice, and a personal service representative. Flexible plans range from full-season to mini or flex packages, catering to varied schedules. Both teams emphasize enhancing fan experiences while enforcing strict anti-resale measures to protect loyal fans, reflecting a broader trend in sports ticketing to reward committed supporters and curb profiteering.
Cincinnati Reds Sweep Guardians with Will Benson’s Heroics The Cincinnati Reds completed a stunning three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on May 18, 2025, at Great American Ball Park, their first such sweep of their in-state rivals since 2012. The series, part of the 2025 Ohio Cup, showcased the Reds’ resurgence, with outfielder Will Benson emerging as the standout performer. Benson, a former Guardian, tormented his old team, hitting four home runs across the series, including a career-first two-homer game in the 3-1 finale. On Friday, his second-inning homer and two RBIs sparked a 5-4 win. Saturday’s solo shot in a 4-1 victory marked his third straight game with a homer, and Sunday’s two blasts drove in all three Reds runs. Since his May 9 call-up from Triple-A, Benson has been scorching, batting .423 (11-for-26) with five homers in eight games, a stark contrast to his .650 OPS in 2024. His plate discipline, honed with hitting coach Chris Valaika, has been key: “I’m swinging at pitches I want and taking those I don’t,” Benson said. The Reds’ pitching complemented Benson’s offensive explosion. Starter Andrew Abbott delivered five gritty, scoreless innings on Sunday, navigating a bases-loaded jam. The bullpen, including closer Emilio Pagán’s third save in three days, limited Cleveland to six runs across the series. Cleveland struggled, going 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position in the finale. This sweep, following a 7-1 rout of the Chicago White Sox, propelled the Reds to .500 (24-24) and ignited momentum heading into a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Benson’s power surge, paired with Cincinnati’s crisp play, signals a team finding its rhythm under manager Terry Francona
The Cincinnati Reds recently faced the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series from May 13-15, 2025, at home, dropping two of three contests. In the opener, the Reds fell 5-1 in extra innings, managing only six hits against White Sox pitching, with Chicago’s Vargas delivering a decisive three-run homer in the 10th. The second game saw Cincinnati lose 4-2, as the White Sox capitalized on solo homers and efficient pitching from Martin, who allowed just one earned run over 6.2 innings. The Reds salvaged the finale, winning 7-1, with a strong offensive outburst, including 12 hits, led by Palacios and Thaiss. However, the Reds’ overall struggles were evident, with a .175 batting average and 1-for-26 performance with runners in scoring position across their last three series, scoring only 24 runs in nine games. Looking ahead, the Reds travel to face the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series starting May 16, 2025. The Guardians, perennial contenders in the AL Central, present a tough challenge with their balanced roster. Cleveland’s pitching, led by Tanner Bibee and Shane Bieber (if healthy), could exploit Cincinnati’s recent offensive woes. The Reds will rely on their young core—Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Hunter Greene—to spark the lineup and rotation. Greene’s high-velocity fastball could test Cleveland’s contact-oriented hitters, but the Reds’ bullpen must hold late leads, an issue in the White Sox series. Cincinnati’s ability to improve plate discipline and capitalize on scoring opportunities will be critical against Cleveland’s stingy defense. Splitting the series would be a positive step for the Reds as they aim to regain momentum in a competitive NL Central race
On May 14, 2025, Great American Ball Park hosted Pete Rose Night, a vibrant tribute to Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose, following his posthumous reinstatement by MLB. Over 43,500 fans filled the sold-out stadium, creating an electric atmosphere to honor the all-time hits leader. The event, marked by a special 7:14 p.m. start time and gates opening at 5:44 p.m., celebrated Rose’s legacy with a bronze statue unveiling and a banner display. Fans received commemorative items, and the mood was festive, described as a “massive party” that many hope becomes a tradition. Despite the Reds’ 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, the night was a heartfelt celebration of Rose’s contributions to baseball and Cincinnati. Social media reflected mixed sentiments: some fans hailed Rose as a hero, while others criticized honoring him due to his past gambling controversy. The event underscored Rose’s complex legacy—his undeniable on-field brilliance and off-field controversies. For Reds Country, it was a moment of unity and reflection, celebrating a local icon whose story continues to spark debate. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 schedule release on May 14, 2025, sparked excitement and analysis among fans and analysts. The season kicks off with a Week 1 road game against Cleveland at 1 p.m. EST, a chance to avenge a 2023 loss. The schedule features tough stretches, including four of the first six games on the road and a challenging NFC North run that could define the season. A favorable midseason stretch includes three straight home games before the bye week, offering a chance to build momentum. Key matchups include a Monday Night Football game at Denver in Week 4, a Thursday Night Football clash with Pittsburgh in Week 7, and two critical games against Baltimore over three weeks. Fans noted the lack of primetime home games, reflecting perceived league oversight. The season closes with two home games, emphasizing health and rest. Analysts predict a competitive season, with the Bengals facing a “war” in the AFC North. Social media buzz highlighted frustration with early road-heavy games but optimism for the home-heavy October stretch. The schedule sets the stage for a pivotal year for Cincinnati.
Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals' All-Pro defensive end, is embroiled in a heated contract dispute as he enters the final year of his deal, set to earn $15.8 million in 2025. After leading the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024, Hendrickson is pushing for a lucrative extension, frustrated by the Bengals' lack of communication since the NFL Draft. His camp reports no progress, with prior offers falling short of promises made last offseason. The Bengals, who recently signed Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to massive deals totaling $276 million, seem hesitant to meet Hendrickson’s demands, possibly due to his age (31) and the team’s methodical approach to contracts. Despite permission to seek a trade, no movement has occurred, raising speculation about a potential holdout. NFL insiders remain optimistic, with some believing Cincinnati will eventually pay Hendrickson, citing his critical role in their defense, which struggled last season. However, the drafting of edge rusher Shemar Stewart hints at a possible succession plan. As training camp looms, this saga could define the Bengals’ 2025 season. Will they secure their star pass rusher or risk losing him? On May 13, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds fell 5-1 to the Chicago White Sox at Great American Ball Park. Andrew Abbott delivered a strong start, pitching six innings and allowing just one run on five hits. The Reds' offense, however, struggled, mustering only six hits against White Sox pitching. Trailing 1-0, Elly De La Cruz tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth. The game went to extra innings, where Miguel Vargas’ three-run homer in the 10th sealed the White Sox’s victory. Despite the loss, De La Cruz’s late-game heroics provided a highlight for Reds fans. On May 13, 2025, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the posthumous reinstatement of Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, removing him from the permanently ineligible list 36 years after his 1989 ban for betting on games. The decision, which also reinstated 16 other deceased players like “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, means Rose is now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame, with potential consideration by the Classic Baseball Era Committee in December 2027. Manfred ruled that lifetime bans end upon a player’s death, citing no further threat to the game’s integrity. The move followed a petition from Rose’s family in January 2025, after his death in September 2024 at age 83, and discussions with President Donald Trump, a vocal Rose supporter. Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini celebrated the decision, calling Rose one of baseball’s greatest. However, reactions were mixed: some fans and figures like Mike Schmidt praised the move, while others, including Bart Giamatti’s son, argued it undermines baseball’s integrity. Rose’s reinstatement reopens debates about his legacy, gambling in sports, and Hall of Fame criteria, with his 4,256 hits and three World Series titles now eligible for Cooperstown’s judgment.
Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals' All-Pro defensive end, is embroiled in a heated contract dispute as he enters the final year of his deal, set to earn $15.8 million in 2025. After leading the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024, Hendrickson is pushing for a lucrative extension, frustrated by the Bengals' lack of communication since the NFL Draft. His camp reports no progress, with prior offers falling short of promises made last offseason. The Bengals, who recently signed Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to massive deals totaling $276 million, seem hesitant to meet Hendrickson’s demands, possibly due to his age (31) and the team’s methodical approach to contracts. Despite permission to seek a trade, no movement has occurred, raising speculation about a potential holdout. NFL insiders remain optimistic, with some believing Cincinnati will eventually pay Hendrickson, citing his critical role in their defense, which struggled last season. However, the drafting of edge rusher Shemar Stewart hints at a possible succession plan. As training camp looms, this saga could define the Bengals’ 2025 season. Will they secure their star pass rusher or risk losing him? Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox Preview: May 13, 2025 The Cincinnati Reds (20-22) host the Chicago White Sox (12-29) at Great American Ball Park on May 13, 2025, kicking off a three-game series at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Reds, coming off a 2-7 stretch, aim to capitalize on their potent offense against a struggling White Sox squad fresh from a 2-1 series win over the Marlins. Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott (2.89 ERA) takes the mound, boasting a no-hit bid in his last outing, while Chicago counters with Jonathan Cannon (4.09 ERA), who’s delivered three straight quality starts. The Reds are favored (-190 moneyline) with a 63% win probability, per predictive models, despite recent offensive woes from stars like Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain. The White Sox, projected for a 61-win season, rely on Luis Robert Jr. and a thin lineup. With a 9-run over/under, expect a tight contest, though Cincinnati’s home advantage and pitching edge give them the nod. Fans on X are optimistic, with some predicting a Reds sweep if their bats wake up. A Reds win could spark momentum, while Chicago seeks an upset to build on their rare series victory.
Join us as we dive into the Cincinnati Reds' tough weekend that saw their record slip below .500 in the 2025 MLB season. Coming off a promising start under new manager Terry Francona, the Reds faced a challenging series against the Houston Astros and struggled to maintain momentum, dropping key games that exposed ongoing issues with their offense and bullpen. In this video, we break down the pivotal moments from the May 9-11 series, including a high-scoring 13-9 win powered by Elly De La Cruz’s three-run homer in a 10-run first inning, but also critical losses that highlighted their inconsistencies. The Reds, now 20-22, have been plagued by injuries to key players like Jake Fraley (calf tenderness) and Tyler Callihan (forearm fracture), testing their depth. Fans on X expressed frustration, noting the team’s .200 batting average with runners in scoring position and a 2-5 record over the past week, a slide that’s left them scrambling to stay competitive in the NL Central. We analyze how the Reds’ struggles in one-run games and blown saves, like Emilio Pagan’s recent meltdown, have compounded their woes. Despite flashes of brilliance from young stars like De La Cruz and Hunter Greene, the Reds’ inability to capitalize against sub-.500 teams continues to haunt them, a trend that carried over from their 9-18 May skid in 2024. Can Francona rally this talented but injury-riddled roster to turn things around? Share your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Reds updates, game highlights, and in-depth analysis all season long #CincinnatiReds #MLB2025 #RedsBaseball #EllyDeLaCruz #TerryFrancona The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft picks, notably first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart and second-round linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., have not signed their rookie contracts, causing them to miss rookie minicamp drills. Head coach Zac Taylor explained that both players are “working through their contracts,” a common negotiation process for high draft picks. Rookie contracts are slotted based on draft position, but details like guaranteed money and bonus structures can delay agreements. Stewart expressed frustration, stating, “I just decided not to sign those papers … I hate being on the sideline,” but hopes to finalize by next week. Posts on X and reports indicate this is not unusual for the Bengals, as last year’s first-round pick, Amarius Mims, signed just before training camp. The Bengals’ cautious approach to rookie deals, possibly to optimize cap space or contract terms, has drawn fan criticism but aligns with their history. Meanwhile, four other 2025 picks—Dylan Fairchild, Barrett Carter, Jalen Rivers, and Tahj Brooks—have signed, suggesting the holdout is specific to higher picks. The situation remains fluid, with no long-term concerns yet, as negotiations continue.
On May 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds secured a narrow 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, snapping a four-game losing streak and improving their record to 18-19. The game was highlighted by TJ Friedl’s two home runs, which provided crucial offensive firepower, and a resilient bullpen effort led by Brent Suter and closer Emilio Pagan, who bounced back from a blown save the previous night to earn his ninth save in 11 opportunities. The Reds’ starting rotation, ranked fifth in the majors in WAR and eighth in ERA, has been a cornerstone of their season, and this win underscored their ability to compete despite mounting challenges. However, the victory was overshadowed by a concerning injury to ace pitcher Hunter Greene, who exited in the fourth inning with a right groin injury. Greene, a 2024 All-Star and Cy Young contender, had been dominant through three scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing just two hits on 53 pitches. The injury occurred during warm-up pitches before the fourth, when Greene felt a “grab” in his groin, prompting manager Terry Francona and a trainer to remove him from the game. Greene, who remained optimistic postgame, is scheduled for an MRI on May 8 to determine the injury’s severity. He expressed hope of avoiding the injured list but acknowledged uncertainty, stating, “I don’t know what the future holds on this.” The Reds are already grappling with a slew of injuries, with key players like Noelvi Marte (oblique), Austin Hays (hamstring), and Jake Fraley (calf) sidelined or limited. Greene’s potential absence could strain the team’s pitching depth, especially after his stellar 2025 performance (4-2, 2.36 ERA, 61 strikeouts in 45.2 innings). If Greene misses time, 22-year-old prospect Chase Petty, who recently threw six no-hit innings inTriple-A, is a likely replacement, though his MLB debut was rocky. Despite the injury concerns, the Reds’ resilience in holding off the Braves (17-18) offers hope. Francona emphasized the team’s grit, noting that while Greene’s exit was a blow, the win showcased their ability to adapt. As Cincinnati navigates this precarious moment, Greene’s MRI results will be pivotal in determining whether their rotation can continue to anchor a season teetering on the edge.
On May 6, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds fell to the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in a gut-wrenching extra-inning loss at Truist Park, marking their fourth straight defeat and sixth in eight games. The game was a pitchers' duel, with Reds starter Andrew Abbott delivering a stellar performance, allowing just one run over six innings, and reliever Tony Santillan pitching effectively. However, the offense struggled immensely, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities, including a leadoff double, and managing only one run despite multiple chances with runners in scoring position. A critical defensive miscue in the ninth inning involving Jake Fraley and Matt McLain, where a relay throw was not executed, allowed the Braves to extend the game. Emilio Pagán’s blown save and Marcell Ozuna’s walk-off single in the 10th sealed the Reds' fate, dropping their record to 18-19. Reds fans, already frustrated by a season of unmet expectations under manager Terry Francona, erupted on social media. Posts on X captured the sentiment: fans called the team’s fundamental play “sickening,” lamenting poor situational hitting and communication errors, with one user stating, “The lack of offense is so underwhelming… Better tie the series next two games” ( @Rhino_2016 ). Others expressed disillusionment, feeling the game was “unwatchable” and criticizing Francona’s leadership as merely “collecting a paycheck” ( @ZachDoran4 ). The inability to score the ghost runner in extra innings and the defensive blunder were particularly sore points, with fans labeling the loss “brutal” ( @RedsDaily4 ). Despite some acknowledgment of bad luck, like a hit-by-pitch call and an unlucky bounce, the consensus was clear: the Reds’ offensive woes and sloppy play have pushed fan patience to the brink, with many questioning the team’s direction.
In a heart-wrenching moment during the Cincinnati Reds’ 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on May 5, 2025, rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan suffered a season-ending broken left forearm, casting a shadow over the game at Truist Park. The 24-year-old, playing in just his fourth MLB game after a recent call-up from Triple-A Louisville, was injured while attempting a diving catch on a Matt Olson fly ball in the third inning. Callihan briefly gloved the ball before crashing into the padded wall in foul territory at full speed. The impact dislodged the ball, resulting in a two-run inside-the-park home run for Olson, as Callihan writhed in pain, his arm bent at a gruesome angle. The Reds challenged the no-catch ruling, but replays confirmed Callihan didn’t maintain control, per MLB rules. He walked off the field with trainers, his arm splinted, and was later diagnosed with multiple fractures requiring surgery. Manager Terry Francona expressed devastation, noting Callihan’s effort and character, saying, “He’s such a good kid, you feel terrible for him.” Teammate Brady Singer, who pitched six innings but allowed all four runs, praised Callihan’s hustle, stating, “I’ll take guys like that every day.” Callihan, a 2019 third-round pick, had shown promise with a .303/.410/.528 slash line in Louisville and notched his first MLB hit days earlier. His injury, following a history of setbacks like a 2021 Tommy John surgery, is a tough blow. The Reds, held to one hit by Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver, now face the challenge of moving forward without their resilient rookie.
The Cincinnati Reds had a challenging weekend (May 2-4, 2025) against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park, finishing with a 1-2 record. Positives: Hunter Greene’s Dominant Outing: On Friday, May 2, Hunter Greene delivered a stellar performance, striking out 12 batters and leading the Reds to a victory. His ability to overpower hitters was a highlight, showcasing his potential as a cornerstone of the rotation. Jake Fraley’s Contribution: In Saturday’s game, Jake Fraley made a strong impact in his return to the lineup, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run, scoring an additional run, and drawing two walks. His performance provided a spark for the offense despite the loss. Competitive Record Despite Struggles: Despite the weekend’s losses, the Reds maintained a respectable 18-17 record, as noted in posts on X. This suggests the team has been competitive overall, even with a tough weekend, and fans remain cautiously optimistic about the team’s potential. Defensive Highlights: Earlier in the season, the Reds showed flashy and clutch fielding, and while specific defensive plays from this weekend weren’t detailed, the team’s defensive capabilities have been a strength in recent games, which likely carried over to some extent. Negatives: Offensive Struggles with Runners in Scoring Position: On Sunday, May 4, the Reds went 0-7 with runners in scoring position (RISP), a critical factor in their 4-1 loss to the Nationals. This inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities highlighted a lack of clutch hitting, a recurring issue for a lineup that doesn’t rely heavily on home run power. Defensive and Baserunning Miscues: Saturday’s 11-6 loss was marked by sloppy play, including four infield hits allowed, two errors, two caught stealing, three hit-by-pitches, four stolen bases allowed, and a wild pitch on a ball that should have been caught. Additionally, a lack of awareness on a squeeze play cost them. These mistakes resembled “high school baseball” and were difficult to overcome. Bullpen and Pitching Struggles: The Reds’ bullpen faltered in Saturday’s high-scoring loss, allowing 15 hits. Earlier in the season, the bullpen was a concern, and this weekend’s performance, particularly in giving up runs in key moments (e.g., Washington’s three-run seventh inning on Sunday), underscored ongoing issues. Injuries and Absences: Key players like Austin Hays (hamstring) and Jeimer Candelario (lower back strain) were either sidelined or limited, impacting the lineup. Hays’ absence, in particular, was noted as a challenge, given his strong .365/.431/.712 slash line since April 15. Candelario’s struggles (.113/.198/.213) and subsequent benching further weakened the offense. Missed Opportunities Against a Favorable Schedule: Posts on X expressed frustration that the Reds, despite a relatively favorable early-season schedule, dropped to 18-17 after the weekend. Fans expected more consistency, especially against a Nationals team that capitalized on Cincinnati’s mistakes.
The Cincinnati Reds, currently 17-15 and second in the NL Central, kick off a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on May 2, 2025, at Great American Ball Park. Game times are Friday at 6:10 PM, Saturday at 6:40 PM, and Sunday at 4:10 PM. The Reds are riding a five-game win streak, bolstered by the return of key players like Matt McLain and Austin Hays from the injured list. Hunter Greene, known for his blazing fastball, is slated to start Friday against Mitchell Parker, setting up an exciting pitching duel. Under new manager Terry Francona, the Reds aim to leverage their young talent, including Elly De La Cruz, to maintain momentum. The Nationals, struggling offensively, present an opportunity for Cincinnati to solidify their playoff push. After this series, the Reds face the Atlanta Braves on the road, making these home games critical. Fans can expect a vibrant atmosphere with the iconic steamboat smokestacks lighting up for home runs. Tickets start at $8.72 on Ticketmaster, and games will air on FanDuel Sports Network. This series is a chance for the Reds to showcase their potential. Austin Mock is a data-driven sports analyst for The Athletic, renowned for his advanced statistical models and simulations that predict outcomes and rate performances across the NFL, college football, MLB, and other sports. A former college baseball player, Mock’s passion for sports statistics began in childhood, evolving into sophisticated projection models using granular data like play-by-play or plate appearance metrics. His work, which started as a hobby in 1999, now informs betting markets and team performance evaluations, offering insights into playoff probabilities and championship odds. Mock’s models, refined through years of tweaks and coding in Python, provide transparent, detailed projections, making his content accessible to both bettors and casual fans. Beyond The Athletic, his analyses appear in The New York Times and Yahoo Sports. While another Austin Mock, a long snapper at Liberty University, exists, the analyst’s focus is on data, not playing. His recent work includes NFL Draft projections and NCAA Tournament betting picks, showcasing his versatility. Mock’s innovative approach, blending storytelling with analytics, has made him a trusted voice in sports journalism, though he avoids clichés, aiming to redefine how sports data is presented.
On April 30, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds faced the St. Louis Cardinals in a split doubleheader at Great American Ball Park, prompted by the postponement of the previous night’s game due to heavy rain and severe weather threats. The Reds, riding a five-game winning streak and holding a 16-13 record, aimed to maintain their momentum in the National League Central. However, the doubleheader proved challenging, resulting in a sweep by the Cardinals and exposing areas of concern for Cincinnati. In Game 1, starting at 12:40 p.m. ET, the Reds fell 6-0. Brady Singer, Cincinnati’s starter, pitched six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out eight without a walk. Despite his effort, the Reds’ offense was stifled by Cardinals’ pitcher Miles Mikolas, managing only five hits and no runs. The game remained scoreless until the ninth, when Reds reliever Alexis Díaz struggled, surrendering three consecutive home runs to Victor Scott II, Lars Nootbaar, and Masyn Winn, who hit his second of the game. Díaz allowed five runs, ballooning his ERA and drawing criticism from fans on X for his lack of command, with some calling his pitches “batting practice.” Game 2, starting at 6:40 p.m. ET, saw the Reds lose 9-1. Chase Petty, a 22-year-old top pitching prospect, made his MLB debut as the 27th man for the doubleheader. Petty, called up from Triple-A Louisville, struggled, giving up five runs over four innings. The Cardinals capitalized early, and the Reds’ offense again faltered against Steven Matz, scoring just one run. Posts on X highlighted fan disappointment, noting the Reds’ combined one run across both games and Petty’s rough debut, though some remained hopeful for his future. The doubleheader exposed offensive inconsistencies and bullpen weaknesses, particularly Díaz’s meltdown. Injuries also loomed large: outfielder Austin Hays was sidelined with a hamstring issue, and infielder Jeimer Candelario was placed on the 10-day IL with a back injury, retroactive to April 28. Tyler Callihan was called up to fill the gap. Despite the losses, the Reds (16-15) had a chance to split the four-game series in the finale. Under new manager Terry Francona, the team’s young core, including Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, remains a focal point for optimism as they navigate a grueling 17-game stretch without an off day until May 12.
The Cincinnati Reds face the St. Louis Cardinals in a split doubleheader today, April 30, 2025, at Great American Ball Park, rescheduled due to yesterday’s rainout. Game 1 starts at 12:40 p.m. ET, with Game 2 at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Reds, riding a five-game winning streak, aim to capitalize on their momentum against a struggling Cardinals squad (12-17), who are desperate to avoid one of their worst 30-game starts in the Wild Card era. Game 1 Preview: Brady Singer (4-0, 3.62 ERA) takes the mound for the Reds against Miles Mikolas (0-2, 5.70 ERA). Singer, acquired in the offseason, has been a reliable arm, though Great American’s hitter-friendly confines could test him. Mikolas, coming off a strong shutout against Atlanta, will look to keep the ball out of the middle of the plate. The Reds’ lineup, led by Elly De La Cruz’s superstar spark, should see Matt McLain’s return after hamstring soreness. However, injuries to Austin Hays, Jeimer Candelario, and Tyler Stephenson may force reliance on call-ups like Chase Petty and Tyler Callihan. The Cardinals’ offense, inconsistent this season, needs production from Paul Goldschmidt to counter Cincinnati’s speed and power. Game 2 Preview: The Reds have not announced their starter, with Nick Martinez (0-2, 5.91 ERA) or a bullpen game as possibilities. St. Louis counters with Steven Matz (2-0, 1.80 ERA), whose early-season form makes him a tough matchup. The Reds’ offense, bolstered by Noel Marte’s recent two-run homer, must stay disciplined against Matz’s command. De La Cruz, a dynamic force, and a hopefully healthy McLain will be key. The Cardinals, meanwhile, lean on their pitching to cool Cincinnati’s hot streak, but their shaky bullpen could be a liability late. Key Factors: The Reds’ aggressive baserunning, led by De La Cruz, could exploit St. Louis’ defensive lapses. Cincinnati’s bullpen, with Emilio Pagán’s experience, needs to hold leads. For the Cardinals, generating early offense and avoiding high-leverage relief situations are critical. Weather should cooperate, with clear skies forecast. With Terry Francona’s strategic edge and Cincinnati’s young talent clicking, the Reds are favored to split or sweep, but St. Louis’s desperation could make this a tight battle.
The Cincinnati Reds are riding high on a five-game win streak in the 2025 season, showcasing a blend of young talent, veteran leadership, and pitching prowess that has fans buzzing. This streak, capped by a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on April 28, has improved their record to 16-13, securing a winning April and positioning them as contenders in the NL Central. Here’s a deep dive into what’s fueling this red-hot run. The streak began with a dominant sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted by Hunter Greene’s masterful seven scoreless innings on April 13, allowing just two hits while striking out eight. The Reds’ offense complemented their pitching, with timely hits from Elly De La Cruz and Santiago Espinal. This momentum carried into a road series against the Colorado Rockies, where Nick Lodolo shone in an 8-1 rout on April 27, backed by 14 hits from players like Noelvi Marte, Spencer Steer, and Gavin Lux, who extended his hitting streak to 11 games. The offense has been clicking, going 4-for-10 with runners in scoring position in the Rockies sweep, a stark contrast to earlier struggles. Back home, the Reds faced the Cardinals, with Nick Martinez delivering a quality start and Jose Trevino blasting a crucial home run. De La Cruz, now boasting a 12-game hit streak, and Marte’s three times on base kept the pressure on. The bullpen, including standouts like Emilio Pagán and Graham Ashcraft, has been nails, preserving leads and shutting down opponents. Defensively, despite De La Cruz’s sixth error of the season, the team has made clutch plays, with Marte stealing two bases in the Rockies series to spark rallies. Under manager Terry Francona, the Reds have shown resilience after a 2-6 start, going 12-8 in their last 20 games. The addition of veterans like Trevino and Austin Hays has bolstered a young core featuring De La Cruz and Marte, creating a balanced lineup. Social media is abuzz, with fans on X proclaiming, “Reds are now 3 games over .500!” This streak signals a turnaround, with the Reds 11-3 when scoring five or more runs. As they host the Cardinals next, the Reds aim to keep the fire burning and chase a playoff spot.
Did the Cincinnati Bengals Have a Strong Enough 2025 NFL Draft Class? The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft class has sparked debate among fans and analysts, with questions lingering about whether it was robust enough to elevate the team back to Super Bowl contention. With six picks, the Bengals focused heavily on defense and offensive line depth, but the class’s immediate impact and long-term potential remain under scrutiny. The headliner, first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M (No. 17 overall), embodies the draft’s high-risk, high-reward theme. Stewart’s athleticism—6’5”, 267 pounds, with a 40-inch vertical—screams elite pass-rusher potential, yet his college production (4.5 sacks over three seasons) raises concerns about his readiness to contribute instantly alongside Trey Hendrickson, whose future with the team is uncertain. Analysts like Drew Garrison gave this pick a C, citing other defenders who could have offered quicker returns. Second-round linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (South Carolina) and fourth-rounder Barrett Carter (Clemson) addressed a pressing need at linebacker, especially with Germaine Pratt’s trade request. Knight’s versatility and Carter’s speed bolster the unit, but Knight’s age (25) and Carter’s undersized frame question their ceilings. Third-round guard Dylan Fairchild (Georgia) was a fan favorite, earning praise for his wrestling background and fit with new offensive line coach Scott Peters. However, fifth-round tackle/guard Jalen Rivers (Miami) and sixth-round running back Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech) are seen as depth pieces rather than game-changers. Critics argue the Bengals missed opportunities to address the secondary or add a pass-rushing defensive tackle, leaving holes in Al Golden’s defensive scheme. Posts on X reflect mixed sentiment, with grades ranging from B to D, averaging a C-. While the class emphasizes maturity and leadership, its lack of immediate impact players could hinder a team banking on Joe Burrow’s prime. Time will tell if this draft pushes Cincinnati forward or falls short.
The 2025 NFL Draft, held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, kicked off with high anticipation, and the Cincinnati Bengals, holding the 17th overall pick, made a strategic move to bolster their defense by selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart. This selection, announced on April 24, 2025, addressed a critical need for the Bengals, whose defense struggled in the 2024 season, contributing to their 9-8 record and missing the playoffs for the third straight year. With Super Bowl aspirations fueled by quarterback Joe Burrow’s MVP-caliber performances, the Bengals aimed to fortify their roster with immediate impact players. Shemar Stewart, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound defensive end, brings a blend of athleticism and potential to Cincinnati’s defensive line. Despite modest college production—1.5 sacks in each of his three seasons at Texas A&M—Stewart’s combine performance was exceptional, showcasing a 95th-percentile speed score and a 91st-percentile 10-yard split. His physical gifts, including an impressive wingspan and explosive first step, drew comparisons to elite pass rushers. Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden emphasized Stewart’s versatility, noting his ability to make plays away from the line of scrimmage and his ascending trajectory as a prospect. Golden dismissed concerns about Stewart’s sack totals, highlighting his disruptive presence and fit within the team’s revamped defensive scheme. The Bengals’ decision to draft Stewart was influenced by uncertainty surrounding star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 but was granted permission to seek a trade. Stewart provides immediate depth and a potential long-term starter opposite Hendrickson, should he remain with the team. Head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin prioritized defensive upgrades, with Stewart’s selection aligning with their goal of pairing him with Hendrickson to create a formidable pass-rush duo. Mock drafts leading up to the event projected various defensive talents for Cincinnati, including Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell and Georgia safety Malaki Starks, but Stewart’s raw potential and physical tools made him the choice. Fans and analysts, as seen in posts on X, expressed optimism about Stewart’s “unique physical gifts,” with some calling him a “tier 1” talent. As the Bengals look to capitalize on Burrow’s prime, Stewart’s development will be pivotal in elevating a defense that has lagged behind the team’s high-powered offense, setting the stage for a promising 2025 season
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds secured a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins in the series finale at loanDepot Park to avoid beimg swept in the three game series. Catcher Austin Wynns powered the Reds’ offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run, his second in as many games, continuing his hot streak. Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz also contributed key hits, with De La Cruz’s speed and defensive flair drawing attention, including a standout play that sparked postgame buzz. The Reds’ pitching staff, led by a rebounding starter and a reliable bullpen, stifled Miami’s bats, allowing only two runs despite the Marlins’ early threats. This win, highlighted by PNC Bank’s game recap, showcased Cincinnati’s resilience after dropping the first two games of the series, improving their road trip record and boosting morale as they head home. Fans celebrated at Skyline Chili, embracing the #ATOBTTR spirit, though questions linger about Wynns’ role once Tyler Stephenson returns from injury.
Shifting to today, April 24, 2025, the NFL Draft’s first round kicks off at 8:00 PM ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at Lambeau Field. The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick, with Miami quarterback Cam Ward favored to go first overall after a stellar college season, boasting 39 touchdown passes and 4,313 yards. The Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and New England Patriots follow with picks 2-4, each eyeing transformative talents like Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. The Miami Dolphins, picking 13th, could target Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, per ESPN’s Peter Schrager, to bolster their defensive line. Trade rumors swirl, with the Giants aggressively pursuing a quarterback, possibly Shedeur Sanders from Colorado or Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss, and teams like the Colts and Rams eyeing tight ends like Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland. The draft, airing with live coverage on ESPN and right here on Chatterbox Sports YouTube, promises drama, with 17 prospects, including Ward and Hunter, attending. After a 2024 draft heavy on offense, expect a balanced first round, with running backs like Ashton Jeanty potentially sneaking in. Fans await surprises, as teams like the Patriots and Browns, fielding trade calls, could reshape the draft’s early order
On April 22, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds suffered another tough loss, falling 11-13 to the Miami Marlins in a high-scoring affair at LoanDepot Park. The game, part of a three-game series, saw the Reds struggle defensively, particularly in a disastrous seventh inning that allowed the Marlins to surge ahead. Starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft had a rough outing, unable to contain Miami’s offense, while the Reds’ bullpen couldn’t stop the bleeding. Offensively, TJ Friedl and Jose Trevino each had two hits, and Noelvi Marte blasted a home run, but the team’s hard-hit balls often found Marlins’ gloves, as noted by fans on X. Despite Nick Martinez’s solid relief effort, costly errors and poor situational hitting (1-for-10 with runners in scoring position) doomed Cincinnati. The loss dropped the Reds to 11-13, highlighting ongoing issues with consistency and defense as they aim to avoid a sweep today. The Cincinnati Bengals approach the 2025 NFL Draft with the 17th overall pick and six total selections, aiming to address critical defensive and offensive needs. After a 9-8 season, the focus is on bolstering the defense, which struggled last year, prompting the firing of coordinator Lou Anarumo. Mock drafts project the Bengals targeting impact defenders like Georgia safety Malaki Starks, Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen, or Marshall EDGE Mike Green to complement Trey Hendrickson. The defensive line and secondary, weakened by departures like Sam Hubbard and Vonn Bell, are priorities. Offensively, adding depth at guard or tackle is possible, with Alabama’s Parker Brailsford mentioned. With Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins locked in, the pressure is on director Duke Tobin to hit on draft picks to maximize Burrow’s prime and return to playoff contention under new coordinator Al Golden.
On April 21, 2025, Max Meyer delivered a masterful performance, dominating the Cincinnati Reds in a 6-3 Miami Marlins victory at Great American Ball Park. The young right-hander showcased his electrifying arsenal, striking out 14 Reds batters over seven innings in a display of pure pitching dominance. Meyer’s fastball, touching the high 90s, and his devastating slider left Cincinnati’s lineup floundering, as they managed just four hits and two earned runs against him. His 14 strikeouts tied a Marlins franchise record for a single game, cementing his status as a rising star. The Reds, struggling to find offensive rhythm, couldn’t crack Meyer’s command. Key hitters like Elly De La Cruz and Jonathan India were repeatedly overpowered, with De La Cruz striking out three times. Cincinnati’s lone bright spot came in the sixth, when a solo home run briefly cut the deficit, but Meyer quickly regained control, retiring the side in order. The Marlins’ offense supported their ace, with timely hitting and a three-run fifth inning that exploited Reds starter Hunter Greene’s inconsistency. Defensively, Miami was crisp, while Cincinnati’s miscues, including a costly error, allowed the Marlins to extend their lead. The Reds’ bullpen faltered late, surrendering additional runs that put the game out of reach. Despite a late rally attempt, Cincinnati couldn’t overcome Meyer’s brilliance or their own offensive woes. This loss dropped the Reds further in the NL Central standings, highlighting their struggles against elite pitching. For Miami, Meyer’s gem was a statement, signaling their rotation’s potential to compete. Fans and analysts alike buzzed on platforms like X, praising Meyer’s poise and projecting his trajectory as a future ace. The game underscored a stark contrast: Miami’s upward momentum and Cincinnati’s need for offensive answers.
The Cincinnati Reds had a mixed weekend series against the San Francisco Giants from April 18-20, 2025, at Great American Ball Park, splitting the four-game set with a 2-2 record. The Reds, under new manager Terry Francona, showed flashes of their potential but struggled with consistency, finishing the series with a 10-10 record, placing them third in the NL Central. On Friday, the Reds secured a convincing 7-3 victory, powered by Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, who each hit three-run homers. Andrew Abbott delivered a strong performance, striking out 11 over six innings. Saturday’s game saw the Reds erupt offensively, scoring 24 runs in a 24-6 rout—their highest run total since May 19, 1999. Austin Wynns went 6-for-7, and the bottom of the order (8th and 9th spots) combined for 11 hits and 13 RBIs, showcasing the team’s depth. However, the Giants bounced back on Sunday, winning 5-3. Despite a competitive effort, the Reds’ bullpen faltered late, and they couldn’t capitalize on early scoring opportunities. Monday’s series finale resulted in a 6-4 loss, with San Francisco’s pitching stifling Cincinnati’s offense after a strong start. The Reds’ bullpen, a concern from the 2024 season, showed improvement but remains a work in progress. The weekend highlighted the Reds’ young core, with De La Cruz’s electrifying play and Hunter Greene’s starts generating buzz. Fans at Great American Ball Park, despite recent flooding concerns, enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere. The Reds’ ability to rebound in 2025 hinges on tightening their pitching and maintaining offensive firepower. This series encapsulated their season so far: promising yet inconsistent, with potential for a playoff push.
The Cincinnati Reds recently faced the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series from April 15-17, 2025, at T-Mobile Park, with the Mariners taking the series 2-1. In the first game, the Reds fell 9-3, struggling against Seattle’s pitching despite Elly De La Cruz’s speed on the basepaths. The Reds bounced back in game two, winning 3-1, with Hunter Greene’s strong start and Matt McLain’s timely hitting. The finale saw a dramatic Mariners comeback, as Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena hit back-to-back homers in the ninth to tie it, followed by Arozarena’s clutch double in the 10th for a 6-4 win. De La Cruz went 4-for-12 with a stolen base but struck out in key moments, underscoring his -0.10 clutch rating in 2025. Posts on X highlighted Seattle’s late-game heroics, with fans praising Arozarena’s impact. Looking ahead, the Reds visit the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards from April 18-20, 2025. The Orioles, with a 7-10 record, boast a potent offense led by Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman but face pitching challenges with injuries to Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish. The Reds, at 9-10, rely on De La Cruz, McLain, and Greene to compete in the hitter-friendly park. Baltimore’s bullpen, weakened by injuries, could be a target for Cincinnati’s aggressive base-running. Historical data shows the Orioles leading the head-to-head 10-5 since 2011, with a 4.7 runs-per-game average. Terry Francona’s strategic adjustments will be key for the Reds to exploit Baltimore’s pitching woes and steal a series win, setting a tone for their NL Central campaign.
In a heated matchup at Great American Ball Park, the Cincinnati Reds fell 5-3 to the Seattle Mariners on April 16, 2025, snapping their four-game win streak. The game, however, was overshadowed by a controversial umpire decision that left Reds fans fuming. In the eighth inning, with the Reds trailing 5-3, star shortstop Elly De La Cruz stole second base, a play that could have shifted momentum. Umpire Chris Segal, however, called De La Cruz out on an interference call, a decision that baffled players, coaches, and fans alike. Posts on X captured the outrage, with fans booing loudly and one user calling it a "phantom call" that changed the game’s outcome. The interference ruling, which occurred with runners on base, killed a potential Reds rally. De La Cruz’s speed and base-stealing prowess (4 steals this season) made the call particularly costly. Despite a valiant effort, including three runs in the seventh fueled by Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jose Trevino, Cincinnati couldn’t overcome the early 5-0 deficit or the disputed call. Cal Raleigh’s two homers and Bryce Miller’s eight strikeouts powered Seattle, while Reds starter Nick Martinez struggled, allowing four runs. X posts reflected fans’ frustration, with some demanding accountability from umpires and others lamenting missed opportunities. The game’s box score shows De La Cruz was caught stealing, but video replays suggested the call was questionable. While umpiring controversies are part of baseball, this incident stung a Reds team fighting to maintain momentum. With a rubber match looming, Cincinnati hopes to rebound against Seattle’s Bryan Woo, but the bitter taste of this loss lingers.
On a chilly Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park, the Cincinnati Reds secured an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the series opener, marking their fourth straight win and pushing their record to 9-8, above .500 for the first time since May 2024.
The game was a showcase for Austin Hays, who made a thunderous debut with the Reds after missing the season’s first 16 games due to a left calf strain. Signed to a one-year, $5 million contract in January, the 2023 All-Star outfielder proved his worth, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs, including a pivotal three-run homer, and etched his name in Reds history as only the third player since 1920 to drive in at least four runs in his team debut.
The Reds trailed early, with Mariners’ Dylan Moore hitting a leadoff homer and adding a two-run shot off starter Nick Lodolo, who struggled, allowing four runs over 4 2/3 innings. Seattle’s Luis Castillo, a former Reds ace, held a 4-2 lead into the fifth, but Cincinnati’s offense, bolstered by Hays and Gavin Lux, flipped the script. Lux, who had four hits, drove in two runs, including an RBI single in the fifth that set the stage for Hays. With two on, Hays crushed a 1-1 fastball from Castillo to center field for a go-ahead three-run homer, giving the Reds a 6-4 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. The crowd of 17,205 roared as Hays rounded the bases, signaling his arrival as a key piece in Cincinnati’s lineup.
The Reds’ bullpen sealed the win, with Scott Barlow earning the victory, and Graham Ashcraft, Tony Santillan, and Emilio Pagán combining for scoreless relief. Pagán closed the ninth with ease, retiring the Mariners in order. Despite Moore’s two homers and four RBIs for Seattle, their four-game win streak ended as Castillo faltered, allowing six runs in 4 1/3 innings. Hays’ debut underscored the Reds’ offensive potential, especially with Matt McLain and Alexis Diaz also returning from the injured list. As Cincinnati eyes a strong homestand, Hays’ historic night suggests he could be the spark to sustain their momentum.
The teams face off again Wednesday, with Nick Martinez starting for the Reds against Bryce Miller.
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates kick off a three-game series at Great American Ball Park this weekend, April 11-13, 2025, with both teams looking to climb out of the NL Central basement. Tied for last place, this matchup feels like a generational clash of two franchises struggling to recapture past glory. The Reds, favored slightly at -155 for Friday’s opener, aim to capitalize on home-field advantage, while the Pirates, at +129, hope to spoil the party.
Friday’s game sets the tone with Reds’ right-hander Brady Singer facing Pittsburgh’s lefty Bailey Falter. Singer, projected to anchor Cincinnati’s rotation, looks to exploit a Pirates offense averaging a meager 2.6 runs over their last five games, with a .198 batting average and just one homer in their past three. Falter, coming off a rough outing against the Yankees, allowed seven runs, but his earlier start showed promise with only two earned runs over six innings. The Reds’ lineup, led by Elly De La Cruz’s .250 average and 12 RBI, will test Falter’s ability to rebound. TJ Friedl and Jose Trevino add depth, though Cincinnati’s 26th-ranked .231 team average last season suggests inconsistency.
Saturday’s 6:40 p.m. ET clash and Sunday’s 1:40 p.m. ET finale remain murkier, with Pittsburgh’s Carmen Mlodzinski slated for Sunday but no Reds starter confirmed. Cincinnati’s rotation faces challenges, with Andrew Abbott potentially returning from injury, but their pitching staff boasts a 3.15 ERA and 0.98 WHIP, a clear edge over Pittsburgh’s sputtering offense. The Pirates dodge a bullet missing Paul Skenes, whose absence leaves their rotation thinner. Pittsburgh’s -19 run differential, worst in the NL Central, underscores their early-season woes.
Both teams have injury concerns: Cincinnati’s Matt McLain, Tyler Stephenson, and others are sidelined, while Pittsburgh’s Johan Oviedo remains out. Yet, this series feels like a chance for the Reds to make a statement. Their losses have been close, unlike Pittsburgh’s blowouts. With Friday’s game on Apple TV+ and the weekend on FanDuel Sports Ohio, fans can expect tight, low-scoring affairs—Vegas sets the over/under at 8.5 runs for Friday. De La Cruz’s speed and power could tilt the scales, but Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds might counter if he finds his groove. Expect a gritty, pivotal series as both teams fight for early momentum.
The Cincinnati Reds have been on fire lately, showcasing their potential with a thrilling series win against the San Francisco Giants in April 2025. This recent success has fans buzzing and highlights the team’s growing strength under new manager Terry Francona. The Reds’ pitching staff, led by standout performances from Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, has been the backbone of their resurgence. Greene delivered a near-complete game shutout, striking out seven and allowing just four hits, while Lodolo followed with six scoreless innings, stifling the Giants’ offense. These dominant outings snapped San Francisco’s seven-game winning streak and secured Cincinnati’s first series victory of the season. Offensively, the Reds have shown flashes of brilliance, with key contributions from players like Blake Dunn, whose two-run double broke a scoreless tie, and Elly De La Cruz, whose speed and bat continue to electrify. Despite some inconsistency at the plate, the team’s ability to capitalize on critical moments has been a game-changer. The Reds’ young core, blending athleticism and power, is starting to gel, and their aggressive base running has kept opponents on edge. Defensively, Cincinnati has tightened up, with slick plays from Matt McLain and De La Cruz turning heads. This series win at Oracle Park wasn’t just a statement—it was a glimpse of what this Reds squad can achieve when clicking on all cylinders. While the Giants took two of three in their earlier meeting at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati flipped the script on the road, proving they can hang with top competition. With Francona’s leadership and a talented roster coming into its own, the Reds are building momentum. If they maintain this pitching dominance and find more offensive consistency, they could be a force in the NL Central all season long.
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The Cincinnati Reds recently wrapped up a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, concluding on April 6, 2025, with a challenging start to their 2025 season. The Reds entered the series with a 2-4 record from their opening homestand and hoped to turn things around on the road. However, they dropped three of the four games to the Brewers, finishing the series with a 3-7 overall record and losing all three series to begin the year.
The series opened on April 3 with a 1-0 loss, extending a troubling trend of low-scoring games for Cincinnati. The Reds’ offense struggled mightily, managing just one run across their previous 35 innings. On April 4, they broke their scoreless streak in a 3-2 defeat, with Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario driving in runs late, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Milwaukee’s early lead, powered by Brice Turang’s two-run homer. A bright spot came on April 5, when the Reds erupted for an 11-7 victory, snapping a four-game skid. TJ Friedl led the charge, going 4-for-5 with a homer, joined by Blake Dunn, Encarnacion-Strand, and Jose Trevino, who also went deep. Brady Singer earned the win despite allowing five runs. The series closed on April 6 with an 8-2 loss, as the Brewers capitalized on Cincinnati’s pitching and defensive miscues, sealing the Reds’ fate in the set.
It’s been a rocky 3-7 opening. They began at home with a six-game stand against the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers, splitting the Giants series (1-2) and taking one of three from the Rangers, highlighted by a 14-3 rout on March 31, driven by Elly De La Cruz’s seven-RBI performance. However, consecutive 1-0 losses to Texas exposed offensive woes that persisted into Milwaukee. Pitching has been a strength—Hunter Greene and Singer have shone—but the bats have been inconsistent, scoring heavily in wins but vanishing in losses. With a tough stretch ahead, including a rematch with the Giants in San Francisco, the Reds, under new manager Terry Francona, must find offensive rhythm to climb out of the NL Central’s fourth-place spot and reverse their 22-8 deficit against Milwaukee over the last 30 meetings.
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The Cincinnati Reds are currently mired in a frustrating three-game losing streak as of April 4, 2025, with each defeat coming by an identical score of 1-0. This skid, which follows a promising 14-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on March 31, has dropped the Reds to a 2-4 record early in the 2025 season. What makes this stretch particularly remarkable—and historically rare—is that it marks only the second time since 1920 that a Major League Baseball team has lost three consecutive games by a 1-0 margin, underscoring both the brilliance of Cincinnati’s pitching and the utter collapse of its offense.
The Reds’ pitching staff has been nothing short of exceptional during this trio of losses. Across the three games—against the Rangers on April 1 and the San Francisco Giants on April 2 and 3—Reds hurlers have allowed just 12 hits and three runs, with starters like Nathan Eovaldi and Carson Spiers delivering standout performances. Eovaldi, for instance, tossed a complete-game shutout on April 1, only to see his effort wasted by a silent lineup. The bullpen has been equally stingy, keeping opponents in check but unable to secure a win due to a lack of run support. This level of pitching dominance should have Cincinnati sitting pretty, yet the team finds itself on the wrong end of history.
Offensively, the Reds have hit rock bottom. After erupting for 14 runs in their series opener against Texas, they’ve been shut out for 27 straight innings, managing a meager nine hits while striking out 27 times over the three losses. Stars like Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, who powered the early-season surge, have gone cold, leaving manager Terry Francona scratching his head. “We’ll figure it out together,” Francona said postgame, a sentiment that reflects both optimism and urgency. The bats, which showed such promise, have vanished at a critical juncture. This streak isn’t just a statistical anomaly; it’s a wake-up call. While the Reds can’t clinch a playoff spot in April, they can certainly dig themselves a hole. With a tough four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers starting today, Cincinnati’s offense must awaken fast—or risk letting stellar pitching go to waste in a season that began with postseason aspirations. Baseball’s unpredictability is on full display, and for Reds fans, patience is being tested early
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. On April 2, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds face the Texas Rangers in the decisive third game of their series at Great American Ball Park, with first pitch set for 12:40 PM EDT. After splitting the first two games, the Reds aim to secure their first series win of the young season. The series opener saw Cincinnati’s offense erupt for a 14-3 victory, powered by Elly De La Cruz’s two home runs and seven RBIs, alongside Brady Singer’s seven shutout innings in his Reds debut. However, the Rangers bounced back in Game 2, with Nathan Eovaldi delivering a masterful complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits in a 1-0 win, evening the series. Today’s matchup features Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (0-0, 3.60 ERA) against Rangers righty Jack Leiter (1-0, 1.80 ERA). Greene, coming off a solid first start, will look to harness his electric fastball to stifle Texas’ lineup, which has struggled offensively outside of Wyatt Langford’s solo homer in Game 2. Leiter, fresh off his first MLB win, brings momentum but faces a Reds offense that showcased its potential in the opener. Cincinnati’s key hitters, like De La Cruz and Gavin Lux, will need to solve Leiter early to avoid another quiet day at the plate. The Reds’ pitching staff has shown promise, but consistency remains a question after Spiers’ loss in Game 2. Defensively, Cincinnati must tighten up after De La Cruz’s error in the field last night. With a daytime start and 67-degree weather in Cincinnati, conditions favor a competitive game. A Reds win would signal early-season resilience, while the Rangers hope to ride Eovaldi’s momentum and steal the series on the road. Expect a tight contest as both teams vie for the upper hand in this final showdown.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. On March 31, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds delivered a resounding 14-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in their series opener at Great American Ball Park. The game showcased an explosive offensive performance, led by the electrifying Elly De La Cruz, who put on a clinic with a single, double, two home runs, and a career-high seven RBIs. De La Cruz also added a stolen base and scored four runs, demonstrating his dynamic presence on both sides of the ball. His teammate Matt McLain complemented the onslaught, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, and four runs scored, further fueling the Reds' dominant night. The Reds’ pitching was equally impressive, with Brady Singer taking the mound and silencing the Rangers’ bats. Singer tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit while striking out eight, providing a masterclass in efficiency and control. His performance set the tone early, giving Cincinnati’s offense ample room to build an insurmountable lead. The Reds’ bats erupted for 14 runs, a stark contrast to their sluggish start to the season, where they had averaged just 3.33 runs per game over their first three contests. For the Rangers, the loss marked a stumble after a strong 3-1 start against the Red Sox. Rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker, making his first MLB start, struggled to contain Cincinnati’s lineup, and the Texas offense couldn’t muster a response against Singer’s dominance. The game, which unfolded under a chilly 43°F Cincinnati sky, ended with the Reds firmly asserting their potential. This blowout win not only snapped their early-season funk but also set an optimistic tone for the series ahead, highlighting the Reds’ ability to combine stellar pitching with a suddenly awakened offense.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. The Cincinnati Reds kicked off their 2025 season with a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park, finishing with a 1-2 record over the weekend of March 28-30. The series, which marked the Reds’ Opening Day on March 27 (played on a Thursday), offered a mix of promise and frustration for fans as the team showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to secure the series win. In the opener on March 27, the Reds fell 3-2 despite a competitive effort, with the Giants edging them out in a tightly contested game. Saturday’s matchup on March 29 brought a much-needed victory, 3-2, as the Reds bounced back with standout performances. Matt McLain, returning from injury, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each homered, while Elly De La Cruz contributed an RBI. Starter Nick Lodolo battled through six innings, and the bullpen, anchored by Emilio Pagán’s save, held firm. This win evened the series at 1-1, sparking optimism among fans. However, the rubber match on Sunday, March 30, slipped away with a 5-3 loss. The Reds’ downfall came in two shaky innings that undermined an otherwise solid weekend of baseball. Despite the defeat, the team displayed encouraging signs—defensive highlights like double plays and moments of offensive firepower—suggesting potential for the long season ahead. With 158 games remaining, the consensus among fans, as reflected in posts on X, is that while the Reds could have taken two of three with a few better pitches or breaks, there’s plenty to build on. Under new manager Terry Francona, the Reds showcased a roster blending young stars like De La Cruz with veterans aiming to turn talent into wins. Though the series ended on a sour note, it’s early days, and Cincinnati’s faithful remain hopeful for a playoff push.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Cincinnati Reds Opening Day, set for March 27, 2025, is more than just the start of a baseball season—it’s a cherished tradition in a city that claims the title of baseball’s birthplace. As the Reds take on the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 p.m., Cincinnati will erupt in a celebration that blends sport, history, and community spirit. The Reds, the only MLB team granted the privilege of opening every season at home, turn this day into a local holiday, drawing fans downtown for a spectacle that’s uniquely “Cincy.” The festivities kick off with the 106th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade at noon, a 1.4-mile procession from Over-the-Rhine featuring Reds legends like Grand Marshal Chris Sabo, alongside floats, bands, and Olympians. Pregame events include the Reds Community Fund Charity Block Party at The Banks at 11 a.m., offering music, food, and drinks, with proceeds supporting youth baseball and softball. At the ballpark, gates open at 2:10 p.m., with ceremonies at 3:30 p.m., featuring a giant flag, a flyover by KC-135 Stratotankers, and a first pitch from Sabo. On the field, the Reds, led by new manager Terry Francona, aim to capitalize on stars like Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene, who’ll start the opener. After a 77-85 season in 2024, offseason moves—like adding pitcher Brady Singer and outfielder Austin Hays—signal playoff ambitions. Fans will receive a 2025 schedule sticker, and the game will air on FanDuel Sports Network. Opening Day embodies Cincinnati’s deep baseball roots, from its first professional team in 1869 to today’s vibrant rituals. It’s a day of hope, renewal, and unity, where the crack of the bat echoes through a city ready to cheer its Reds toward October glory.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Yesterday, March 25, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds played an exhibition game against their top prospects at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio, kicking off their pre-season preparations for the 2025 MLB season. The game showcased the Reds’ mix of emerging talent and established players as they gear up for Opening Day on March 27 against the San Francisco Giants. Matt McLain stole the spotlight early, launching a three-run homer in the second inning to give the Reds a commanding 4-0 lead, thrilling the crowd and signaling his readiness after missing all of 2024 due to injury. Elly De La Cruz also impressed, ripping an opposite-field single, further boosting optimism for the season ahead under new manager Terry Francona. However, the prospects fought back, with Will Benson tying the game at 4-4 with a two-run homer off Chase Petty. While full box scores remain unofficial for this exhibition, posts on X highlighted the Reds’ offensive firepower and the prospects’ resilience. The game served as a promising tune-up, with fans and analysts eager to see if Cincinnati’s young core can translate this energy into a playoff push after a disappointing 77-85 finish in 2024. Richard William Pitino, born September 16, 1982, is an American college basketball coach currently leading the Xavier Musketeers. The son of legendary coach Rick Pitino, Richard has carved his own path in the sport. After graduating from Providence College in 2005 with a history degree, he began his coaching career as an assistant at various schools, including Northeastern, Duquesne, and Louisville, where he worked under his father. Pitino’s head coaching journey started at Florida International University (FIU) in 2012, where he turned a struggling team into an 18-14 squad in one season. In 2013, he took over at Minnesota, leading the Golden Gophers to an NIT Championship in 2014 and earning Big Ten Coach of the Year honors in 2017 after a 16-win improvement. Despite an eight-year tenure, he was fired in 2021 following a 14-15 season. Days later, he joined New Mexico, revitalizing the Lobos with a 26-10 record in 2023-24, winning the Mountain West Tournament, and reaching the NCAA Tournament—his fourth as a head coach. Now at Xavier, hired in 2025, Pitino’s career record stands at 247-186 (.570). Known for high-pressure defense and roster turnarounds, he continues to build on his father’s legacy while establishing his own.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. As of March 25, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds have wrapped up their spring training in Goodyear, Arizona, finishing with a 12-17-1 record in the Cactus League. Despite the losing tally, the focus was on preparation rather than results, culminating in a strong 13-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in their final game. Key performances highlighted the camp: shortstop Elly De La Cruz thrived, slashing .452/.553/.839 with six extra-base hits and six stolen bases, showcasing his superstar potential. Outfielder Austin Hays led the team with 14 RBIs and a .310 average, proving his value as a cleanup hitter. Pitching-wise, Hunter Greene, set to start Opening Day on March 27 against the San Francisco Giants, struck out six in four innings during his penultimate tune-up. Nick Lodolo also impressed in the finale, signaling rotation strength. However, injuries impacted the roster—Andrew Abbott, Spencer Steer, and Tyler Stephenson will start the season on the IL, opening spots for prospects like Jacob Hurtubise and Blake Dunn. Under new manager Terry Francona, the Reds emphasized farm system development and organizational unity, aiming to end their playoff drought since 2020 as they head back to Cincinnati. In March 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals secured their star wide receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, with lucrative long-term contracts, ensuring quarterback Joe Burrow’s top targets remain in place. Chase signed a four-year, $161 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback at $40.25 million annually, with $73.9 million fully guaranteed at signing and $112 million total guaranteed. His deal includes a $41.17 million base salary and roster bonuses for 2025, with cash flow structured to deliver $105 million over three years, heavily front-loaded for flexibility. Higgins, previously on a franchise tag, inked a four-year, $115 million contract, averaging $28.75 million per year, the highest for a No. 2 receiver. His deal features $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, including a $20 million roster bonus in 2025, though his $13.8 million 2025 base salary remains unguaranteed, offering the Bengals an out after one year if needed. The Bengals deviated from their traditional signing bonus-heavy structure, opting for significant guarantees to appease Burrow’s public push to retain both players. While this locks in their offensive core through 2029 (Chase) and 2028 (Higgins), critics note the team could have saved millions by acting earlier, as delays inflated costs amid a rising receiver market.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. The March Madness weekend of March 21-23, 2025, delivered thrilling action as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicked off its first and second rounds. On Friday, top seeds like Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston asserted dominance, rolling past opponents, while the ACC struggled, with only Duke advancing past the first round. The Big Ten and SEC shone brightly, combining for half the second-round field, highlighted by Purdue’s surgical win over High Point and Tennessee’s knockout blow to Southern Illinois. Saturday saw upsets, including No. 10 Arkansas stunning No. 2 St. John’s, ending Rick Pitino’s run, while Auburn and Houston secured Sweet 16 spots with strong finishes against Creighton and Gonzaga. Sunday brought more drama: No. 1 Florida edged UConn 77-75, halting the Huskies’ three-peat bid in a gritty battle, and No. 1 Duke crushed Baylor 89-66, fueled by a decisive first-half run. No. 4 Maryland stole the spotlight with a buzzer-beater to upset No. 12 Colorado State, while Arizona, led by Caleb Love’s 29 points, rallied past Oregon 87-83. Kentucky also advanced, topping Illinois 84-75, setting up a Sweet 16 clash with Tennessee. The stage is set for an electrifying next round. In March 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals secured their star wide receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, with lucrative long-term contracts, ensuring quarterback Joe Burrow’s top targets remain in place. Chase signed a four-year, $161 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback at $40.25 million annually, with $73.9 million fully guaranteed at signing and $112 million total guaranteed. His deal includes a $41.17 million base salary and roster bonuses for 2025, with cash flow structured to deliver $105 million over three years, heavily front-loaded for flexibility. Higgins, previously on a franchise tag, inked a four-year, $115 million contract, averaging $28.75 million per year, the highest for a No. 2 receiver. His deal features $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, including a $20 million roster bonus in 2025, though his $13.8 million 2025 base salary remains unguaranteed, offering the Bengals an out after one year if needed. The Bengals deviated from their traditional signing bonus-heavy structure, opting for significant guarantees to appease Burrow’s public push to retain both players. While this locks in their offensive core through 2029 (Chase) and 2028 (Higgins), critics note the team could have saved millions by acting earlier, as delays inflated costs amid a rising receiver market.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Yesterday, March 20, 2025, marked the exciting kickoff of the Round of 64 in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, delivering a thrilling start to March Madness. With the current date being March 21, 2025, we can reflect on a day filled with blowouts, upsets, and nail-biting finishes that set the tone for this year’s tournament. The day began with a slate of 16 games, and while several contests ended in lopsided victories, the unpredictability of March Madness shone through in key moments. Six games concluded with margins of 19 points or more, showcasing the dominance of higher seeds in some matchups. However, the real buzz came from the upsets that reminded fans why this tournament is so beloved. McNeese State pulled off a stunning victory over Clemson, a result that echoed their upset potential from the previous year’s tournament. Arkansas also made waves by toppling Kansas in a closely contested battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Drake outlasted Missouri in a game that saw the Bulldogs surge ahead, only for Mizzou to mount a late comeback that ultimately fell short. One of the standout games was UC San Diego versus Michigan, a late-night thriller that nearly saw the Tritons complete a dramatic comeback. Michigan held on to survive the scare, but the game underscored the fine margins that define March Madness. Elsewhere, VCU and BYU delivered a competitive showdown, while Kansas and Arkansas produced a matchup that lived up to the hype as a true “game” amidst a day of blowouts. Social media posts on X captured the day’s sentiment, with users like @RhodyVault noting the mix of upsets and blowouts, and @ryanjosephgonz highlighting McNeese’s triumph and the heart-pounding UCSD-Michigan finish. A notable moment beyond the scores came when a coach—identified as Wade in some posts—used a press conference to call out other programs’ coaching searches, adding an off-court storyline to the day’s drama. With 48 teams now remaining after yesterday’s action, the tournament is already living up to its reputation for chaos and excitement. As the Round of 64 continues today, March 21, 2025, fans can expect more surprises, buzzer-beaters, and memorable moments that make March Madness a cultural phenomenon. Yesterday was just the beginning, and the madness is far from over.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, launching on March 18, promises another thrilling March Madness with its blend of powerhouse programs, emerging mid-majors, and inevitable surprises. The 68-team field, finalized on Selection Sunday, March 16, features 31 automatic qualifiers from conference tournaments and 37 at-large bids selected by the NCAA committee. With Selection Sunday now behind us, the bracket is set, and the First Four kicks off the action in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18-19, narrowing the field to 64. The tournament culminates at the Alamodome in San Antonio on April 7, but the opening days will shape the narrative. In the 2025 NCAA First Four, Xavier faced Texas on Wednesday, March 19, in a thrilling matchup. Xavier trailed by as much as 13 points but mounted a furious second-half comeback, fueled by hot shooting and a supportive Dayton crowd. The Musketeers erased the deficit, tying the game at 65 with eight minutes left, and finished with an 86-80 victory, led by Zach Freemantle’s clutch scoring (15 points, including six in the final two minutes). Texas’ Tre Johnson (18 points) couldn’t stop the collapse, and Xavier advanced to face Illinois. On Tuesday, March 18, North Carolina dominated San Diego State in a lopsided 95-68 blowout. The Tar Heels, a controversial at-large pick, silenced doubters early, building a 24-point halftime lead. RJ Davis was unstoppable, going 6-for-6 from three-point range, while San Diego State never found its rhythm, trailing by as much as 33 in the second half. North Carolina moved on to play Ole Miss, proving they belonged in the field of 64. Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the start of the NCAA Tournament’s First Round, a 16-game marathon that ignites March Madness with wall-to-wall action. Across eight host cities—Lexington, Providence, Wichita, Denver, and more—top seeds like Duke and Florida take on No. 16 underdogs, while volatile 8-9 and 7-10 matchups promise drama. Fresh off Tuesday’s First Four upset, where Alabama State stunned Saint Francis (PA) with an 85-foot pass and a game-winning layup, the day carries upset potential—watch for a 12-seed like McNeese State to challenge a 5-seed like Clemson. Games tip off around noon EDT and run late, broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with fans glued to screens for buzzer-beaters and bracket chaos.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. On March 17, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals made a bold statement by securing massive contract extensions for their star wide receivers, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, ensuring their dynamic offensive core remains intact alongside quarterback Joe Burrow. Chase, a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the NFL’s elite talents, signed a record-breaking four-year, $161 million deal with $112 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Higgins, a reliable and explosive No. 2 receiver, inked a four-year, $115 million contract, with the first two years fully guaranteed, cementing his status as the highest-paid WR2 in the NFL. Together, these deals total $276 million, a significant investment reflecting the Bengals’ commitment to building around their passing attack. Chase’s extension comes after a historic 2024 season where he led the league with 127 receptions, 1,708 yards, and 17 touchdowns, earning first-team All-Pro honors and a top-10 finish in MVP voting. His chemistry with Burrow, dating back to their LSU days, has been a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s offense, and this deal ensures that partnership thrives through 2029. Higgins, meanwhile, has been a consistent force since being drafted in 2020, amassing 330 receptions for 4,595 yards and 34 touchdowns over five (-five seasons. Despite injuries limiting him to 12 games in 2024, he still posted 73 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns, proving his value as a big-play threat. His new contract ends speculation about his future after two years on the franchise tag, securing his long-term role in Cincinnati. These extensions signal a shift for the Bengals, a franchise historically cautious with spending, now prioritizing offensive firepower. With Burrow already on a $275 million deal, the trio’s combined salaries could consume nearly 40% of the 2025 cap, raising questions about defensive investment—especially with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson’s extension still unresolved. Hendrickson, coming off a 17.5-sack season, seeks a raise, but the Bengals’ focus on Chase and Higgins might limit their flexibility. For Bengals fans, this is a thrilling commitment to contention, locking in two of the league’s top receivers. Chase and Higgins celebrated the news with identical handshake emojis on social media, a nod to their brotherhood and shared triumph. As Cincinnati aims to reclaim AFC supremacy after missing the playoffs in 2024, these deals solidify an offense poised to dominate for years.
On March 17, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals made a bold statement by securing massive contract extensions for their star wide receivers, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, ensuring their dynamic offensive core remains intact alongside quarterback Joe Burrow. Chase, a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the NFL’s elite talents, signed a record-breaking four-year, $161 million deal with $112 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Higgins, a reliable and explosive No. 2 receiver, inked a four-year, $115 million contract, with the first two years fully guaranteed, cementing his status as the highest-paid WR2 in the NFL. Together, these deals total $276 million, a significant investment reflecting the Bengals’ commitment to building around their passing attack. Chase’s extension comes after a historic 2024 season where he led the league with 127 receptions, 1,708 yards, and 17 touchdowns, earning first-team All-Pro honors and a top-10 finish in MVP voting. His chemistry with Burrow, dating back to their LSU days, has been a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s offense, and this deal ensures that partnership thrives through 2029. Higgins, meanwhile, has been a consistent force since being drafted in 2020, amassing 330 receptions for 4,595 yards and 34 touchdowns over five (-five seasons. Despite injuries limiting him to 12 games in 2024, he still posted 73 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns, proving his value as a big-play threat. His new contract ends speculation about his future after two years on the franchise tag, securing his long-term role in Cincinnati. These extensions signal a shift for the Bengals, a franchise historically cautious with spending, now prioritizing offensive firepower. With Burrow already on a $275 million deal, the trio’s combined salaries could consume nearly 40% of the 2025 cap, raising questions about defensive investment—especially with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson’s extension still unresolved. Hendrickson, coming off a 17.5-sack season, seeks a raise, but the Bengals’ focus on Chase and Higgins might limit their flexibility. For Bengals fans, this is a thrilling commitment to contention, locking in two of the league’s top receivers. Chase and Higgins celebrated the news with identical handshake emojis on social media, a nod to their brotherhood and shared triumph. As Cincinnati aims to reclaim AFC supremacy after missing the playoffs in 2024, these deals solidify an offense poised to dominate for years.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. As of March 12, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals are entering the free agency period with a focus on bolstering their roster following a 2024 season that left them eager to improve both offensively and defensively. With the new NFL league year officially starting today at 4 p.m. ET, the Bengals have already made strategic moves in prior years and are poised to target key free agents to address lingering needs. The team currently has approximately $46 million in salary cap space, providing flexibility to pursue impactful additions while managing extensions for stars like Ja’Marr Chase and decisions regarding Tee Higgins, who has been franchise-tagged for the second consecutive year at $26.2 million. Looking back at last year’s free agency as a reference point, the Bengals added players like safety Geno Stone from Baltimore, running back Zack Moss from Indianapolis, tight end Mike Gesicki from New England, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins from Houston, and safety Vonn Bell from Carolina. They also retained key depth pieces such as tight end Drew Sample, offensive lineman Cody Ford, and linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. These moves showcased a balanced approach, enhancing the offense around Joe Burrow while reinforcing a defense under new coordinator Al Golden. For 2025, the Bengals appear to be continuing this strategy, with an emphasis on fortifying the defensive line and secondary, areas that struggled in 2024. Posts on X and web sources suggest the Bengals have interest in several free agents this offseason. On the offensive line, names like Will Hernandez, Pat Mekari, Teven Jenkins, and Mekhi Becton have surfaced as potential targets to protect Burrow and improve the run game. Defensively, edge rushers such as Azeez Ojulari, Dre’Mont Jones, and Levi Onwuzurike are on the radar to complement or replace Trey Hendrickson, who has requested a trade. Veteran Calais Campbell could provide leadership and depth. With 23 pending free agents, including stars like Higgins, B.J. Hill, and Mike Hilton, the Bengals must balance re-signings with external additions. Their draft position (17th overall) and six picks offer further flexibility, but free agency will be critical in setting the tone for 2025. Expect Cincinnati to target versatile, high-impact players to elevate their contention window.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. As of March 12, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals are entering the free agency period with a focus on bolstering their roster following a 2024 season that left them eager to improve both offensively and defensively. With the new NFL league year officially starting today at 4 p.m. ET, the Bengals have already made strategic moves in prior years and are poised to target key free agents to address lingering needs. The team currently has approximately $46 million in salary cap space, providing flexibility to pursue impactful additions while managing extensions for stars like Ja’Marr Chase and decisions regarding Tee Higgins, who has been franchise-tagged for the second consecutive year at $26.2 million. Looking back at last year’s free agency as a reference point, the Bengals added players like safety Geno Stone from Baltimore, running back Zack Moss from Indianapolis, tight end Mike Gesicki from New England, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins from Houston, and safety Vonn Bell from Carolina. They also retained key depth pieces such as tight end Drew Sample, offensive lineman Cody Ford, and linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. These moves showcased a balanced approach, enhancing the offense around Joe Burrow while reinforcing a defense under new coordinator Al Golden. For 2025, the Bengals appear to be continuing this strategy, with an emphasis on fortifying the defensive line and secondary, areas that struggled in 2024. Posts on X and web sources suggest the Bengals have interest in several free agents this offseason. On the offensive line, names like Will Hernandez, Pat Mekari, Teven Jenkins, and Mekhi Becton have surfaced as potential targets to protect Burrow and improve the run game. Defensively, edge rushers such as Azeez Ojulari, Dre’Mont Jones, and Levi Onwuzurike are on the radar to complement or replace Trey Hendrickson, who has requested a trade. Veteran Calais Campbell could provide leadership and depth. With 23 pending free agents, including stars like Higgins, B.J. Hill, and Mike Hilton, the Bengals must balance re-signings with external additions. Their draft position (17th overall) and six picks offer further flexibility, but free agency will be critical in setting the tone for 2025. Expect Cincinnati to target versatile, high-impact players to elevate their contention window.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. As of March 10, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals have kicked off the NFL free agency period with a strategic focus on retaining key contributors and bolstering their roster for the upcoming season. With the new league year set to begin on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET, the Bengals are navigating a pivotal offseason, balancing the retention of core players with the need to address defensive and offensive line weaknesses. Here’s a look at their moves so far and the context surrounding them. One of the Bengals’ earliest confirmed moves was re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a three-year contract extension, announced on March 10. Gesicki, who had a standout 2024 season with the most receptions by a Bengals tight end in 43 years, provides quarterback Joe Burrow with a reliable target. This move underscores Cincinnati’s intent to maintain offensive continuity, especially with wide receiver Tee Higgins on the franchise tag ($26.17 million for 2025) and Ja’Marr Chase poised for a massive extension that could make him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback. The Gesicki signing ensures depth at a position that lacked stability last season. On the offensive line, the Bengals extended guard/tackle Cody Ford with a two-year deal on March 10. Ford, who signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract in 2024, offers versatility and depth. With the release of veteran guard Alex Cappa on March 3, freeing up cap space, Cincinnati is clearly prioritizing flexibility along the line. The team’s projected $53.1 million in cap space (ninth-most in the NFL) gives them room to pursue additional linemen, potentially targeting free agents like Kevin Zeitler or Morgan Moses to protect Burrow. Defensively, the Bengals made a splash by signing former Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton to a two-year, $15.1 million deal. Slaton, known for his run-stopping prowess (third in run stop win rate in 2024 per NFL Next Gen Stats), addresses a glaring need after Cincinnati ranked fourth-worst in expected points added against the run last season. With defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins released on February 21 and Trey Hendrickson seeking a trade, Slaton’s addition is a step toward rebuilding the interior line. The Bengals also re-signed defensive tackle B.J. Hill to a three-year, $33 million deal, signaling a commitment to continuity despite his age (30 in April). With $40-53 million in cap space, the Bengals are poised for more moves. Potential targets include edge rushers or linebackers to replace Hendrickson or Germaine Pratt (who requested a trade), ensuring a defense that faltered in 2024 doesn’t sink their playoff hopes again. Free agency is just beginning, and Cincinnati’s proactive start suggests a busy offseason ahead.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. NFL Free Agency Starts Now! Cincinnati Bengals still have not extended any of their "Big Three"... Unfortuantely the league does not care! Myles Garret signs a massive extension that makes him the highest paid non QB in the NFL and DK Metcalf gets traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a extension that pushed Tee Higgins further up the scale... RED ALERT PANIC MODE WHAT EVER WILL THE BENGALS DOOOOOOOOO.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. As of March 7, 2025, Cincinnati Bengals’ All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson has been granted permission to seek a trade, marking a significant shift after the team rebuffed a similar request in 2024. Hendrickson, who led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and earned his first All-Pro nod, is in the final year of his contract, set to earn a $15.8 million base salary with a $18.66 million cap hit in 2025. With no guaranteed money remaining, the 30-year-old edge rusher is seeking a long-term extension that aligns with his elite production—35 sacks over the past two seasons—rather than the one-year extension he signed in 2023. The Bengals’ decision to allow this exploration comes amid financial pressures, as they prioritize lucrative extensions for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, alongside managing Joe Burrow’s massive contract. Trading Hendrickson would save Cincinnati $16 million in cap space, though it leaves their defense, already weakened by Sam Hubbard’s retirement, in a precarious position. Hendrickson’s trade request has sparked interest across the NFL, with several teams emerging as potential suitors. The Detroit Lions, flush with $51 million in cap space, are a prime candidate. After losing Aidan Hutchinson to injury last season, they traded for Za’Darius Smith, but Hendrickson could form a dynamic duo with a recovering Hutchinson, bolstering their pass rush for a Super Bowl push. The Washington Commanders, linked early as suitors, need to replace free agent Dante Fowler Jr.’s 10.5 sacks from 2024. With head coach Dan Quinn favoring an edge-heavy defense, Hendrickson fits their aggressive rebuild. The Atlanta Falcons, desperate for pass-rush help after a lackluster season from Matt Judon, also see Hendrickson as an instant upgrade to complement their NFC South ambitions, though cap constraints may complicate a deal. Other possibilities include the Chicago Bears, leveraging defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s past ties to Hendrickson from New Orleans, and the Indianapolis Colts, where former Bengals coordinator Lou Anarumo now resides. Both teams could pair Hendrickson with existing stars—Montez Sweat in Chicago, DeForest Buckner in Indy—to elevate their defenses. With his market value likely fetching at least a second-round pick, Hendrickson’s next move will hinge on a team’s willingness to offer both draft capital and a contract nearing the $35 million annual benchmark set by Maxx Crosby.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. On March 5, 2025, the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team suffered a disappointing loss, prompting a candid and emotional press conference from head coach Wes Miller. While specific details about the opponent and final score are not fully outlined in available sources, posts on X and recent coverage suggest the game was a significant setback for the team. Miller, in his fourth season leading the Bearcats, did not hold back in expressing his frustration, offering a raw assessment of the performance that has sparked discussion among fans and analysts alike. In the press conference, Miller described the team’s effort as unrecognizable, stating, “I don’t know who that basketball team is,” and issuing an apology to fans who attended the game. His remarks, captured in posts on X, reflect a deep dissatisfaction with the Bearcats’ play, calling it “unacceptable” and distancing it from the squad he had coached in the preceding weeks. This loss comes amidst a season of ups and downs for Cincinnati, a program with a storied history—boasting two national championships and over 1,800 wins—that has struggled to regain its former prominence under Miller’s tenure. Since taking the helm in 2021, Miller has compiled a 75-49 record, including a 27-33 mark in conference play, transitioning from the American Athletic Conference to the tougher Big 12. Despite recruiting successes, such as landing five-star talent like Rayvon Griffith, the Bearcats have yet to secure an NCAA Tournament berth under his leadership. The 2024-25 season began with promise, with Cincinnati ranked in the AP preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2017-18, fueled by wins over rivals Dayton and Xavier. However, a 2-5 start in Big 12 play and a 6-32 record in Quad 1 games have raised questions about Miller’s ability to elevate the program in a “win-now” era. Miller’s press conference underscores the pressure he faces as the Bearcats approach critical games, potentially including Senior Day festivities he discussed earlier in the week. His fiery response suggests a coach desperate to ignite a turnaround, yet it also highlights the gap between potential and performance. With fans and athletic director John Cunningham watching closely, Miller’s future may hinge on whether he can rally this team—or if Cincinnati will seek a new voice to restore its basketball legacy.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Chase Burns, the Cincinnati Reds’ highly touted pitching prospect, is set to make his much-anticipated professional debut in a Spring Training game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Wake Forest, Burns has quickly become a cornerstone of the Reds’ future plans, boasting a triple-digit fastball and a slider widely regarded as one of the best in the prospect ranks. While this debut won’t be televised, fans can still follow along via Statcast data, offering a glimpse into the 22-year-old’s electric arsenal as he takes the mound for the first time in a Reds uniform. Burns’ journey to this moment has been marked by dominance and deliberate preparation. At Wake Forest, he led college baseball with 191 strikeouts in 100 innings during the 2024 season, earning ACC Pitcher of the Year honors and cementing his status as a top draft talent. His fastball, which can touch 102 mph with exceptional vertical break, pairs devastatingly with a slider that features late, tight movement—attributes that have scouts projecting him as a future ace. After being drafted, the Reds opted to hold him out of minor league action in 2024, instead focusing on instructional league work to ensure he was primed for a full 2025 campaign. This approach mirrors the development path of fellow Wake Forest alum Rhett Lowder, who debuted for the Reds in 2024 just over a year after being drafted. For the Reds, Burns represents a critical piece in their ongoing effort to build a competitive rotation. With young arms like Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Lowder already in the mix, Burns’ arrival could elevate Cincinnati’s pitching staff to elite status. His debut comes at a pivotal time as the Reds aim to rebound from a middling 2024 season and push toward contention under new manager Terry Francona. While Spring Training stats are unofficial, this outing will offer an early look at how Burns’ stuff translates against professional hitters, including those from a Rangers squad featuring starter Tyler Mahle. Though Burns is unlikely to break camp with the big-league club, a strong spring could accelerate his timeline to the majors. Reds fans, eager for a glimpse of their top prospect, will be watching closely as he takes his first step toward what many hope will be a transformative career in Cincinnati.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. On March 3, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals made a significant move by placing the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second consecutive year. This decision, confirmed by Higgins himself with a simple "tag" post on X, ensures that the 26-year-old star remains with the team for the 2025 season, barring a trade or a long-term extension by July 15. The tag guarantees Higgins a fully secured salary of $26.2 million, a 120% increase over his 2024 franchise tag earnings of $21.8 million, reflecting the NFL’s formula for players tagged in consecutive years. For Bengals fans, this move keeps a key piece of their offensive puzzle intact, but it also raises questions about the team’s long-term plans. Higgins, drafted in the second round in 2020, has been instrumental in transforming the Bengals from a struggling franchise into a perennial contender. With 4,595 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns over five seasons, he ranks among the league’s elite receivers, even despite injury setbacks that limited him to 12 games in each of the past two years. His 2024 performance—73 catches, 911 yards, and a career-high 10 touchdowns—underscored his value to quarterback Joe Burrow and the offense, making him a prime candidate for a lucrative free-agent deal had he hit the open market. The Bengals’ decision reflects a delicate balancing act. While they’ve expressed a desire to secure Higgins long-term, as emphasized by director of player personnel Duke Tobin at the NFL scouting combine, they also face pressing financial commitments. Ja’Marr Chase, an All-Pro receiver, is in line to become the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson seeks a hefty extension or trade. Tagging Higgins buys time, but negotiations remain distant, with reports suggesting he’d command over $30 million annually in free agency—above the tag’s value. Speculation swirls about a potential tag-and-trade scenario, with some NFL insiders noting league-wide belief that Cincinnati might deal Higgins for draft capital if a long-term deal falters. This could replenish resources while addressing other roster needs. For now, Higgins stays put, a vital cog in a Bengals squad aiming to keep its championship window open. Yet, as the July deadline looms, the saga of his future—stay, sign, or trade—promises to keep Bengals Nation on edge.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Ja'Marr Chase’s contract situation with the Cincinnati Bengals remains a focal point as of March 3, 2025, with recent rumors suggesting the two sides are not close to an agreement. The star wide receiver, entering his fifth NFL season, has been eligible for an extension since last offseason, but negotiations have stalled. Reports indicate Chase feels misled by the Bengals, who approached him multiple times about a deal—first after the 2023 season and again during the offseason—only to fail to finalize terms before the 2024 season began. A proposed four-year, $140 million offer, which would have tied him with Justin Jefferson as the league’s highest-paid receiver, fell apart over guarantee structures. Chase, who took out a $50 million insurance policy for 2024, has no plans to negotiate during the season, pushing talks to 2025. With his fifth-year option securing him $21.8 million next year, speculation grows that Chase seeks upwards of $40 million annually, reflecting the rising salary cap and his elite production (29 touchdowns in three seasons). The Bengals’ hesitation, paired with their history of avoiding in-season extensions, fuels rumors of a widening gap, raising concerns about retaining their cornerstone talent long-term. The 2025 NFL Combine, held in Indianapolis from February 24 to March 3, provided the Cincinnati Bengals with a crucial opportunity to scout top prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft. With a focus on bolstering their roster, particularly on defense, the Bengals met with several standout players during the event. Among the notable prospects were Marshall edge rusher Mike Green, who led the FBS in 2024 with 17 sacks, and Oklahoma State edge Collin Oliver, praised for his pass-rushing potential despite an injury-limited season. The Bengals also engaged with a strong contingent of defensive linemen, including Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton, Ole Miss’s Walter Nolen, Georgia’s Mykel Williams, and Tennessee’s James Pearce Jr., signaling a clear intent to upgrade their pass rush, which struggled in 2024. On the offensive side, Cincinnati met with Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, a top prospect with 81 catches for 1,011 yards last season, hinting at potential plans to enhance their receiving corps amid uncertainty with Tee Higgins. These meetings reflect the Bengals’ strategy to address key needs, blending defensive reinforcements with offensive firepower, as they prepare for the draft with the 17th overall pick.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. The 2025 NFL Combine kicked off on February 27 in Indianapolis, with defensive linemen showcasing their skills on the first day of on-field workouts. Several prospects stood out, boosting their draft stock with impressive performances. Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart, at 6-foot-5, 267 pounds, ran a 4.60-second 40-yard dash and posted a standout 1.58-second 10-yard split, the best among defensive linemen. His 40-inch vertical and 10’11” broad jump further highlighted his explosiveness, cementing his case as a potential top-10 pick. Oregon’s Derrick Harmon (6-foot-4, 313 pounds) dazzled with effortless movement skills, excelling in drills and showing versatility across the defensive line. Toledo’s Darius Alexander (6-foot-4, 305 pounds) impressed with a 1.72-second 10-yard split and smooth positional drills, displaying agility rare for his size. Indiana’s CJ West (6-foot-1, 316 pounds) flashed power and quickness, dominating pass-rush drills despite his smaller stature. Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams (6-foot-3, 334 pounds) showcased strong hands and solid body control, reinforcing his value as a nose tackle. These standouts demonstrated a mix of speed, power, and technique, making them key names to watch as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches. As of February 28, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals are actively scouting talent at the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, aiming to bolster their roster after a disappointing 9-8 season that missed the playoffs. With the No. 17 overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Bengals have met with several high-profile prospects, focusing heavily on defensive improvements and offensive weapons for quarterback Joe Burrow. Notable defensive prospects include Texas A&M edge rushers Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart, both top-30 PFF-ranked players with impressive sack and tackle-for-loss stats, and Tennessee’s explosive edge James Pearce Jr., who boasts a standout pressure rate. They’ve also engaged with Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen and Georgia’s Mykel Williams, signaling a priority to strengthen their defensive front, which struggled with only 36 sacks last season despite Trey Hendrickson’s league-leading performance. On offense, the Bengals met with tight ends Colston Loveland (Michigan), Tyler Warren (Penn State), Mason Taylor (LSU), and Gunnar Helm (Texas), hinting at a desire to add a dynamic receiving threat for Burrow. Safety prospects like Georgia’s Malaki Starks, Clemson’s R.J. Mickens, and USC’s Kevin Winston Jr. also suggest a focus on secondary depth, aligning with Cincinnati’s draft strategy to address key weaknesses.
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Today’s show kicks off with a breakdown of the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training game, spotlighting their electrifying young star, Elly De La Cruz. Fresh off a standout performance last weekend, where he homered from both sides of the plate in his spring debut against the Cleveland Guardians on February 22, De La Cruz went 2-for-2 with two solo shots, totaling 859 feet of raw power. The 23-year-old shortstop’s blazing speed and towering 6-foot-5 frame have fans buzzing about his potential to join the 30/30 or even 40/40 club in 2025. The hosts discuss how his early dominance signals a promising season under new manager Terry Francona, while also analyzing the Reds’ split-squad results—a 6-3 win over the Guardians and an 8-7 loss to the Brewers—offering “too early to tell” gut reactions on the team’s revamped roster.
With the NFL Scouting Combine underway in Indianapolis from February 24 to March 3, the crew examines the Bengals’ strategic moves, including the recent release of defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, hinting at a reshuffling of priorities. Head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin’s press conferences on February 25 provided insights into their draft and free agency plans, spotlighting potential targets like pass-rushers and prospects to pair with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. The hosts debate whether these changes position the Bengals as contenders in 2025. Wrapping up, the episode ties the Reds and Bengals narratives into the broader NFL Combine context, exploring how Cincinnati’s sports scene is gearing up for a transformative year.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB we talk about the Cincinnati Bengals big combine presser with Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor. Both had lots of things to say about the season last year and the offseason as a whole. On February 25, 2025, Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin and Head Coach Zac Taylor spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, offering insights into the team’s offseason plans. Their comments centered heavily on retaining key players like Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, echoing quarterback Joe Burrow’s public stance on keeping the core intact. Tobin expressed full alignment with Burrow, stating he hasn’t heard anything from the quarterback he disagrees with, emphasizing a shared desire to reward top talent with contracts matching their production. He acknowledged the challenge of balancing these extensions with roster-building needs but sounded confident, noting the team’s cap space and ownership’s support under Katie Blackburn. Taylor complemented this optimism, calling the task of signing elite players “champagne problems”—a preferable dilemma to lacking talent. He highlighted Burrow’s leadership, both vocal and private, in pushing for continuity, reinforcing a unified vision among the front office, coaching staff, and franchise quarterback. Tobin doubled down on Chase as a priority, predicting he’d become the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback, while also expressing a desire to extend Hendrickson, though he admitted no deal was imminent. For Higgins, facing a franchise tag decision by March 4, both stressed their intent to keep him, with Tobin framing it as a strategic imperative. Beyond contracts, they addressed the team’s championship-caliber potential, with Tobin hinting at broader ambitions beyond just re-signing stars. Taylor’s “champagne problems” quip suggested confidence in navigating the financial puzzle. However, the lack of a backup plan if negotiations falter raised eyebrows, hinting at an all-in approach. Their remarks painted a picture of a franchise banking on its current nucleus, leaning on Burrow’s influence, and betting big on continuity to chase a Super Bowl in 2025. Whether they can execute remains the looming question.
In todays episode of OTB we talk about the Cincinnati Reds Spring Training topics. Austin Hays destroys the former defending champs Los Angeles Dodgers! Is Austin Hays becoming the best free agent signing this year? The NFL Combine is coming up this week and we discuss some pre draft takes before the combine rolls around for the Cincinnati Bengals. They have many holes to address what positions will shine in this class and how will it affect the teams strategy.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB we talk about the Cincinnati Reds Spring Training topics. Elly de la cruz and the boys CRUSH the ball but still seem to be finding their groove everywhere else. "To Early to Tell Gut Reactions" based off how the starters played are the Cincinnati Reds Better now?? Sheldon Rankins was one of the latest Bengals cuts that signal that change is indeed coming. How much more is there to be expected? All of this and more on Off the Bench.
Canada wins the 4 Nations face-Off, Is Nick Martinez Underrated? Ranking the NL Central's best Starting Pitchers, College Football Head Coach Hot Seats
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Reds most overrated and underrated players as they start Spring Training, Bearcat Basketball Tournament hopes are dead, and News/Not News
Hunter Greene says Reds success is on the players, not just Terry Francona. Francona speaks on what it means to honor P{ete Rose this year, and Jason Fitz joins the show to talk NFL Offseason.
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The Bengals are planning on placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, Reds players say Terry Francona's speech was the best they have ever heard, former MLB pitcher Sam LeCure discusses expectations for the Reds this season and more!
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB we talk about the Cincinnati Reds first day of Spring Training topics. We break down Terry Franconas comments on base stealing and what this means for the reds agression on the base paths. We discuss the American Hockey team and the National Anthem getting booed by Canadians... We discuss whether or not the Bengals are a superbowl contender last year and if they have enough pieces to be one this year...
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about Public Pressure. Joe Burrows media tour has rubbed some people the wrong way. Others believe that this is the only thing he can do to presuade the front office to pay the stars on the team. We discuss if Joe Burrows tour is warranted and if it will even work! Bengals also need to add outside the team this year as well. The needs for the team are many but we discuss the top priorites and players to target. Jonathan India Speaks! He loves the Francona move and thinks that the young players will get their butts in gear with a guy whos more stern. This and more on Off the Bench!
In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Germaine Pratt Trade request. Is this a sign of things to come for the Cincinnati Bengals? When should we expect more to come? Reid Maus has a monologue about the Best team in all of Football. Xavier Musketeers win a big game and we have Rick Broering on to talk about the teams rise. Later on the show Reid does his Infamous bit of the Top 5 Reds players in 2025...
In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Bearcats beating Utah at Fifth Third Arena. Are the Bearcats starting to stack some wins here and make a push at the end? Cincinnati Bengals are starting to get linked different college prospects AND free agents we discuss some of the bigger names and we talk about Jermaine Burtons 2nd eviction notice... Elly De La Cruz is a BIG Riser in the MLB Top 100 should we expect a possible another step forward for the young star? We also discuss the AFC North biggest questions that still need answered.
In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Cincinnati Reds Pitchers and Catchers reporting in. We discuss what we think the opening day rotation will be. The Bearcats take on Utah today at Fifth Third can they start stacking some wins here and make a push at the end? Cincinnati Bengals are starting to get linked different college prospects AND free agents we discuss some of the bigger names and we talk about Jermaine Burtons 2nd eviction notice... NFL is king the Super Bowl is ONCE AGAIN the highest rated Super Bowl Again.
In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. The Philadelphia Eagles CRUSH the Kansas City Chiefs leaving many fans feeling justified over the course of the season saying that the team was not GREAT. Mahomes was pressured all night with 47% of his drop backs resulting in a pressure... Joe Burrow earlier this year playing against the Ravens faced 48% and dropped a four hundo on them... HMMMMM... Kickers ultimately were the REAL difference in the game Jake Elliot 4/4 on FGs made, Harrison Butker? ZERO... Maybe Nick Sirianni isnt a bad coach and Jalen Hurts is an Above Avg QB. We will discuss all this and more COMING UP! OFF THE BENCH! HERE WE GO!
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. The fellas talk about the Best Super Bowl bets to make and give thier final predictions heading into the game! The crew react to the NFL awards show and the NFL Hall of Fame Inductees. We talk about this and MORE on Off the Bench ESPN 1410 WING AM
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Trey Hendrickson got on the Pat Mcafee Show and talked about his situation and had some very interesting things to say. NBA Trade deadline is starting to wrap up and the trades get more and more interesting as we go! We also get fired up and pissed off about Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats... Bearcats beat UCF 93-83 last night. Bob Huggins gave a speech to the Cats and LOOK OUT they look better than ever... Sign that maybe they need a better leader? We talk about this and MORE on Off the Bench ESPN 1410 WING AM
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. With Yesterday bringing out lots of trade targets we discuss which players rumored and on the trade block that would fit in Stripes. We discuss the Big Trade in the NBA that shook the sports world. Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis was WILD to see. We also get fired up and pissed off about Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats... WHAT A DISASTER... Bearcats are going up against UCF who they have notoriously handled well in the past but this year is a disaster so who knows hopefully they get back on track tonight.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. With Yesterday bringing out lots of trade targets we discuss which players rumored and on the trade block that would fit in Stripes. We discuss the Big Trade in the NBA that shook the sports world. Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis was WILD to see. We also get fired up and pissed off about Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats... WHAT A DISASTER... We also discuss the Petcoa Baseball projection win total for the Cincinnati Reds and how STINKY it is compared to the Chicago Cubs...
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Super Bowl 57 Rematch between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Who do we want at the end of the day to hoist up the lombardi trophy? We disscuss some of the comments made by Joe Burrow and Company about the Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Plans. We discuss the Big Trade in the NBA that shook the sports world. Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis was WILD to see. We also get fired up and pissed off about Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats... WHAT A DISASTER... Middle of the show Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns!
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Reds seemingly wrapping up their Offseason and gearing up for the start of the 2025 Season. Joe Burrow was at the pro bowl and spoke about the team this offseason and who he believes deserves contracts with the team.
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Sorry for the late Post! Casey was Busy yesterday and forgot. Silly Willy!
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the Spot on analysis of national pundits and their belief that the Cincinnati Reds have had the best off season in all of baseball with the addition of Austin Hays in the line up. Have the Reds done enough to get where they want to go? Eric All Jr has a massive set back with his Knee injury taking him out of the 2025 year and now it adds a need to the long list of needs that the Cincinnati Bengals need to address this offseason. We talk with Charlie Goldsmith to get his thoughts on the Major teams here in Cincinnati.
In todays episode of OTB the boys talk about the absurdity of national pundits and their belief that the Cincinnati Reds have had the best off season in all of baseball... Al Golden had a 30 min presser yesterday talking for the first time as the Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator. We react to some of the clips from yesterday and more with Jason Fitz.
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Hey Yall! Casey is back on the keys today! If you see this type in the comments "Cincinnati Bearcats should get relegated to Divison 2!" Championship Football this weekend was chalk and mostly expected. Chiefs pull away late and Eagles dominated a team that was just happy to be there. We discuss the AFC Quaterback situation and who is more likley to win the Big Dance in their Career.
Justin Kinner is joined by Jacob Tissot and Reid Maus on this lovely Friday.
It's conference championship week in the NFL with the AFC Championship between the Cheifs and Bills on Sunday Night and the NFC Championship between the Commanders and Eagles earlier that day. Which teams have the most pressure?
Liam Cohen was hired by the Jaguars after originally turniung down the job, and Pete Carroll was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders for their HC role, leaving only the Saints and Cowboys left with vacancies.
Buster Olney released his most improved teams in the MLB so far this offseason, and had the Reds first!
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Reid and Trace host today's show as the pair go over the Bengals new hire of Al Golden. They preview the conference championships this weekend and will touch on Xavier gut wrenching loss to St. John's. Trace has an EPIC rant on the state of Major League Baseball.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Todays episode focuses on the College Football 12 Team Playoff Format Grades. Was this Format better for the Long Term Future of the Sport? We discuss the "Assumed" hiring of Al Golden what that means for the team and maybe when we can expect the news to drop. Cincinnati Reds are brought up in discussion about rising up to becoming a top contender...
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Todays episode focuses on the College Football Championship between Notre Dame and the world champs Ohio State Buckeyes. Later on we discuss the college basektball landscape and what Cincinnati Bearcats and Xavier Musketeers need to do to move forwards to tournament play.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Todays episode focuses on the NFL Playoffs with some upsets over the weekend and controversy with NFL officiating which things are more impactful to the landscape of the NFL. College Football Championship Ohio State vs Notre Dame preview and predicitons.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Todays episode focused on Elly De La Cruz Future and Popularity. Cincinnati Reds didnt make the Sunday Night Baseball Schedule. NFL Divisonal Playoff Review and Predicitions for the Weekend. Jay Morrison joins us later!
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Todays episode focused on Previewing the College Football Championship and wether the Ohio State Fans are to confident heading into the game. We talked about the Brian Kelly qoute possibly trying to take some partial credit fot their Post Season success. We talked some NFL with Buy Or Sell where things get HEATED towards the End and discuss why the Browns are a bad destination for a Rookie Quarterback.
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Tommy Thrall joined us to discuss the Reds Offseason and the hopes for the team this year. How did the new deal with FanDuel Tv affects their situation. The Fellas also discuss the recent college football athletes that have returned back to college and how that affects the Cincinnati Bengals draft board. We did some whats more likley NFL, College Football, and College Basketball prompts.
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HEADLINES:
Notre Dame beats Penn State 27-24 to advance to first national championship since 2012.
Drew Allar threw a late INT that ended up being the difference.
Carson Beck entered transfer portal, committed to Miami FL
Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol, will play for Eagles
Ravens will be without Zay Flowers for Wild Card Round
Deshaun Watson re-ruptured his achilles, putting his 2025 season in doubt
Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson only two Bengals named AP first team All-Pro
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We talked about Cincinnati Bearcats basketball with Keegan Nickoson, Mike Golic Jr came on to talk College Football Playoffs and Cincinnati Bengals.
Joined by Jason Fitz of Yahoo Sports!
Headlines-
The Bengals plan to interview Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham today for their DC job
The Bengals plan to interview Patriots defensive coordinator Demarcus Covington for their DC job on Wednesday
Reds trade for Gavin Lux. Cincinnati receives infielder Lux, Los Angeles Dodgers receive a Competitive Balance Round A pick (around No. 37) and outfield prospect Mike Sirota.
Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract
Chargers signing RB Ezekiel Elliott to practice squad.
The Packers lost WR Christian Watson for the season, but QB Jordan Love is OK.
Colts announced they “parted ways” with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract
Cincinnati Bengals fire DC Lou Anarumo, OL coach Frank Pollack, LB coach James Bettcher and DL coach Marion Hobby less than 24 hours after being eliminated from the playoffs. Zac Taylor said it was his decision.
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NFL Christmas gifts us two blowouts on Netflix, while LeBron James says Christmas still belongs to the NBA. Skeleton crew the day after Christmas as Justin Kinner is joined by Jacob Tissot discuss the happenings of the sports week.
Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson's MVP race is heating up, but could Joe Burrow sneak into the conversation if the Bengals can make the playoffs? Mike Tomlin vs Zac Taylor, and Kirk Herbstreit against the World on today's show.
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Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #fccincinnati #mls #nflseason #cincinnatireds #reds #newenglandpatriots #baltimoreravens #kansascitychiefs ⏩ Watch More: ◼ Bengals MUST WIN in Kansas City Week 2 Preview | Chatterbox Bengals - https://www.youtube.com/live/aZtseW9lpH0?si=L5ZDcVwA2RZFg5zm ◼ Do Reds Fans Forgive Noelvi Marte? | CBox Man On The Street - https://youtu.be/Rwh4PudzJhs ◼ Asking Strangers if Cincinnati Reds David Bell Should be Fired | CBox Man on the Street - https://youtu.be/3Ye-HjJdmmQ ◼ NCAA EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 GAMEPLAY REACTION! | CBox Reacts - https://youtu.be/hXQwjMcD244 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Twitter: https://x.com/1410Kinner
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #fccincinnati #mls #nflseason #cincinnatireds #reds #newenglandpatriots #baltimoreravens #kansascitychiefs ⏩ Watch More: ◼ Bengals MUST WIN in Kansas City Week 2 Preview | Chatterbox Bengals - https://www.youtube.com/live/aZtseW9lpH0?si=L5ZDcVwA2RZFg5zm ◼ Do Reds Fans Forgive Noelvi Marte? | CBox Man On The Street - https://youtu.be/Rwh4PudzJhs ◼ Asking Strangers if Cincinnati Reds David Bell Should be Fired | CBox Man on the Street - https://youtu.be/3Ye-HjJdmmQ ◼ NCAA EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 GAMEPLAY REACTION! | CBox Reacts - https://youtu.be/hXQwjMcD244 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Twitter: https://x.com/1410Kinner We disscuss this article written by Jason Williams from Cincinnati Enquierer - https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/columnists/jason-williams/2024/12/12/crosstown-shootout-hype-nonexistent-uc-bearcats-xavier-musketeers-game/76946154007/?taid=675baa471ca50000015fde5f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter June 11, 1999: UC and Xavier basketball coaches Bob Huggins, right, and Skip Prosser shared the time before the Reds battled the Indians at Cinergy Field as they chatted in the blue seats near home plate. You give the audience what they want. And back then, they couldn’t get enough Crosstown Shootout coverage. The rivalry had hate. It had characters. It had attitude. It has none of that today. I’m talking about from the players and coaches. The animosity is still there among a faction of long-time fans. The game itself is always sold out, intense and raucous. No fan will leave Fifth Third Arena on Saturday afternoon saying the game has lost its luster. But several factors have quashed the pregame hype, and it seemed to start to diminish after polarizing coach Bob Huggins left UC in 2005. Huggins let his players speak their minds to reporters. Terry Nelson guaranteed the Bearcats would " blow out" Xavier in the 1992 Crosstown Shootout, telling then-Post reporter Bill Koch: “Xavier doesn't have a chance.” The Bearcats did, indeed, blow out Xavier. Having characters like UC coach Bob Huggins involved in the Crosstown Shootout was what made it special, columnist Jason Williams writes. In 1994, Huggins refused to shake hands with then-XU coach Pete Gillen after the Musketeers won at Cincinnati Gardens. It set a tone for a decade of deep disdain from Musketeers players and fans toward Huggins and UC. Along came Xavier coach Skip Prosser, who played the role of the friendly, book-reading, Guinness-drinking Irishman and always played nice with Huggins in public. Things are more buttoned-up regarding the media now. Coaches and players are coached to be respectful of opponents in media interviews and social media posts. That’s not specific to UC and Xavier. College sports are more corporate today. If there are any big, brash personalities like Nelson on the current Xavier and UC rosters, we don't see (or hear) about it during Crosstown Shootout week. Coaches Sean Miller of Xavier and Wes Miller of UC are polished, like so many of today’s college basketball coaches. They aren’t larger-than-life media personalities like Huggins, Gillen and Prosser were.
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We Cover this Story written by Drew Koch from Blog Red Machine
The internet was abuzz throughout Reds Country on Monday night with unconfirmed reports that a former All-Star could be on his way back to the city of Cincinnati. According to Mark C. Healey, Jesse Winker may be close to a deal with the Cincinnati Reds.
That's certainly not the oddest thing that Reds fans have heard this offseason, and to a certain extent, reuniting with Winker would actually make a lot of sense. After two down years with the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers, Winker resurrected his career in 2024 with stops in Washington and New York.
Winker began the 2024 season with the Washington Nationals and hit .257/.374/.419 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI. The former first-round pick was then dealt to the New York Mets at the MLB trade deadline and put up a .243/.318/.365 slash line in Queens. Combined, Winker posted a .764 OPS last season and was 7-for-24 with three extra-base hits during his postseason run with the Mets.
Reds Free Agency: Jesse Winker's potential return to Cincinnati has the fanbase splitOn the one hand, adding a power-hitter to the middle of the lineup would be a plus. The past three seasons, Winker slugged just .354, but during his five-year run in Cincinnati, Winker's slugging percentage was .504 with a 129 OPS+. Winker appeared to get back on track last season in terms of his power numbers, and the Buffalo native has always had a terrific eye at the dish. Winker was ranked in the 96th percentile last season is terms of chase rate and walk rate according to Baseball Savant.
With Jonathan India now in Kansas City and Joey Votto enjoying retirement, the Reds don't have that reliable, patient hitter in the lineup who's able to draw walks and reach base with regularity. Adding a veteran like Winker whose knowledge of the strike zone is among the best in the league would undoubtedly offer an upgrade to the Reds lineup.
But there's a downside to signing Winker, and that comes on the other side of the ball. Though he can play in the outfield, Winker is among the worst defenders in Major League Baseball. Last season, while splitting time as a designated hitter, Winker was worth -11 outs above average and -41 OAA for his career. For a club looking to upgrade their defense, adding Winker would seem to be a huge mistake.
Whe 31-year-old also has noticeable lefty-right splits that would likely limit him to a platoon role. Last season, Winker hit just .236/.337/.337 against left-handed pitching while posting a .258/.366/.422 slash line against right-handers. Do the Reds really need another defensive liability who's also likely to sit against lefties?
From a payroll standpoint, adding Winker makes sense. Few teams are likely to hand over more than a two-year deal in order to sign the longtime Reds outfielder, and the average annual value (AAV) would probably come in at less than $10 million. That's well within the scope of what the Reds could afford.
There's definitely reason to believe that a reunion with Winker could work, but only if there are more moves to follow. At least Reds fans know that Winker hates Milwaukee, so he's got that going for him. Stay tuned, Reds fans. This could get interesting.
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CINCINNATI -- When it comes to finding Reds broadcasts on television during the 2025 season, the new network name will be easy to learn.
Say hello to simply, "Reds TV."
Major League Baseball and the club announced on Thursday that MLB will produce and distribute Reds local TV broadcasts next season. That means Reds games will no longer be shown on Bally Sports Ohio, which was recently rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, as its parent company, the Diamond Sports Group, worked through exiting bankruptcy.
“With this arrangement, Major League Baseball essentially ended blackouts for fans in our seven-state home television territory and increased the reach of our game broadcasts exponentially," said Doug Healy, the Reds' chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
The Reds are following the Brewers, Twins and Guardians in moving away from the regional sports network model this offseason. Last season, MLB produced and aired games for the Padres, Diamondbacks and Rockies. Those arrangements included cable and satellite distribution, as well as direct-to-consumer streaming options.
That means there will be more options for fans who want to watch Reds games on their various screens next season.
"Partnering with Major League Baseball ensures a bright future for our televised game coverage," Reds president/CEO Phil Castellini said. "This collaboration provides fans with unprecedented access to Reds games, including direct-to-consumer streaming with no blackouts, while maintaining traditional cable and satellite TV options."
Here is what Reds fans need to know about the changes:
Where can I find the games on my cable, satellite or streaming service?
If you've already been watching Reds games via a cable or satellite provider, those games will still be available for you to watch from that same provider in 2025. For fans who do not have cable or satellite service in Cincinnati's home television territory, the games will now be available via a subscription to MLB's streaming service – with no blackouts.
The Reds had an average reach of 1.1 million households on its RSN during the 2024 season. With MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming option, Cincinnati’s games will be able to reach approximately 13.5 million homes.
According to Healy, the expectation is that anyone with an existing package will continue to have that same package on their cable provider.
“Nothing will really change for fans that have an existing TV package that includes FanDuel Sports [Network Ohio],” he said.
What about Reds fans who live in outlying areas of the Greater Cincinnati region but are situated in other team's TV market territories?
“We have a very wide home television territory. We cover seven states," Healy said. "We bleed into West Virginia, into North Carolina. We’re throughout Tennessee, throughout Kentucky, throughout the majority of Ohio, the majority of Indiana and we even go down into Mississippi.
“There will be no blackouts going forward. Anyone in our home television territory will be able to purchase Reds games through this over-the-top, direct-to-consumer streaming package.”
How much will the streaming service cost?
Prices for 2025 will be set at a later date. Similar to other clubs, fans will have the option to purchase only Reds games or bundle this local package with MLB.TV to stream all games around the league. In 2024, these local packages for the Padres, Rockies and Diamondbacks were $19.99 per month or $99.99 for the season. Fans who bundled the local package with MLB.TV to get games all over the league paid $39.99 per month, or $199.99 for the season.
Who will be calling Reds games on TV?
That is still to be determined.
“We haven’t had a chance to sit down and finalize our broadcaster lineup for the 2025 season," Healy said. "We will be doing that in the not-to-distant future.”
Will there still be pregame and postgame shows?
“The short answer is ‘yes,’ although they will more than likely have a different look and feel for fans," Healy said. "We are still working with Major League Baseball on formatting details.”
What happens to the other Bally Sports Ohio talent and staff that works behind the scenes?
It takes a staff of dozens -- from camera operators to producers and directors and other men and women behind the scenes -- to produce a live broadcast. These people are not Reds employees, but are often contracted workers.
“I think it’s important, especially for the staff behind the scenes in addition to the TV talent, that we want to retain as many of the same folks as we possibly can," Healy said. "Before we make any commitments, we want to make sure that we have had conversations with MLB."
Will the telecasts I'm used to look different?
The Reds will be drawing on MLB's expertise in producing game coverage, which it has done since 2009 on MLB Network.
“We can tap into their innovative coverage of games," Healy said. "Fans are going to see significant enhancements to the broadcasts with different camera angles and other items that we anticipate will be really well received by our fans.”
Local games produced by MLB last year included special features normally associated with nationally televised games. They included "Ump Cam," live look-ins to the MLB Replay Operations Center, "Wire Cam," on-field locations for pregame and postgame shows and increased access like in-game interviews with players."
Healy added that MLB-produced games have the capability to do live look-ins of other pivotal games that might affect the Reds – a feature the NFL has had for decades during Sunday football broadcasts.
“Especially if we’re in the playoff hunt down the stretch, we’re going to get a lot of live look-ins that say, ‘Hey let’s see what’s going on with the Brewers tonight or what’s going on with the Cardinals game,'" Healy said.
How many years will MLB handle broadcasting and distribution for the Reds?
"The Reds view MLB as a long-term rights partner solution," Healy said. "The migration to MLB Media marks a new era of club content distribution and 2025 is just the beginning.”
How will this impact player payroll in 2025?
"We will maintain payroll levels at or above 2024," Healy said. "And we will continue to give Nick Krall, Terry Francona and the entire Reds baseball operations the resources they need to field a championship caliber team at the major league level."
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Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton hasn’t exactly had the smoothest transition to the NFL.
The 23-year-old has made two big plays this season, including a 41-yard pass against the Eagles in Week 8. It looked like he was trending upward, receiving praise from Joe Burrow.
“Jermaine is going to be a good player," Burrow said. "He continues to get open and we are going to continue that dialogue that quarterbacks and receivers have to have.”
The Bengals made Burton a big part of the game plan ahead of a must-win matchup with the Raiders in Week 9. They knew Tee Higgins was out with a quad injury, so it felt like the right time to turn to the third round pick.
The rookie responded by being a no-call, no show for the Bengals' mandatory Saturday morning walkthrough.
That forced Zac Taylor to make him inactive for the game—a decision that was made around 24 hours before kickoff.
The Bengals went on to beat the Raiders. Even though he made Burton inactive, Taylor certainly left the door open for the rookie to make amends after the win.
Burton played a season-high 39 snaps just four days later on Thursday Night Football against the Ravens. He caught one pass on five targets for 11 yards.
Burton shared his thoughts on the situation and how he's trying to move past it in a 1-on-1 interview with BengalsTalk.com on Wednesday. He credits a tight knit wide receiver room for helping him grow and move past the issue.
“The mistake I made, those guys did such a good job keeping my head right,” Burton said. “When you make certain mistakes it's like 'Ah, Ah, it keeps you down.' You still gotta move on and be better, know that it's better days ahead, and thankfully, I have guys around me like how I do that keep my head away from everything else such as like media and all of that stuff so I feel like everything is good.”
Mentally, Burton sounds remorseful and determined to move past the issue.
"Things are going to happen, you’ll mess up, and everybody makes mistakes,” Burton said. “As long as you can get up the next day and still put your best foot forward then I don’t think it really matters, I think you’ll be in a good spot.”
As a kid who played at three different high schools and transferred from Georgia to Alabama in college, his connection with coaches has a direct impact on the way he approaches the game.
Burton's eyes lit up when the conversation shifted to Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters.
“I think I made a dramatic change in my game due to the fact that Troy Walters is such a hands-on coach,” Burton said. “It is kinda dope to have a receiver coach like that to be so hands-on with you, and as open as he is, he makes me more comfortable and less afraid to make a mistake and fix it. He stays on me and goes hard, and I feel like that’s why I’ve made such a dramatic change. And also being around guys like Tee (Higgins), Ja’Marr (Chase), and guys like TI (Trenton Irwin), who have been in this and have so much experience. I feel like all of those guys have made me change.”
The young receiver seemed excited to talk about his growing relationship with Burrow. Earning the trust of his quarterback is crucial, especially in a Burrow-led, pass first offense.
“Really great, motivational, positive, and letting each other know what we feel we both did well on a certain play and what can be fixed," Burton said. "Overall, I feel like me and Joe (Burrow) have improved our relationship over these past few weeks.”
After the setback, the two are building trust ahead of Cincinnati’s Week 11 road trip to Los Angeles on Sunday Night Football.
His connection with his teammates and coaches has translated into a newfound motivation to show up and stay on the right track going forward.
“It makes you want to work harder, it makes you want to put smiles on those coaches faces up there because you see how much they trust you, you see when they start to gain trust in you and only you can see exactly when they start to," Burton said. "It’s a bittersweet feeling like these guys really want to see you win, see you succeed, so you want to make them happy and so you just keep putting in work, keep putting in work, day-by-day, day-by-day.”
With Higgins listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, there’s no guarantee the team will have him available in a game that could essentially decide the fate of their season.
A loss on Sunday night would drop Cincinnati’s playoff chances to a dismal 16% according to NFL.com. A win would boost them to 42%.
The Bengals are flying out on Friday, which is one day earlier than normal in hopes of being acclimated and comfortable ahead of the primetime matchup.
"This is one you'll be out there two days in advance," Taylor said. "So we feel good about kind of the reasonings. And it'll be good team chemistry to get out there and spend some time together and then play a 5:30 Sunday night kickoff."
Burton knows how important this game is to the Bengals' season.
“Everybody pretty much knows our potential as far the people in that locker room,” Burton said. “We know what we are capable of and we know that we are a really great team. It’s all about still making sure that you know when things aren’t going your way, getting off track, doing something else, or not sticking to the path which is day in and day (out) working, working, working that’s the only way we can change that’s the only way we can change anything is just coming in every day, every day and doing the same thing.”
Burrow leads the NFL with 2,672 passing yards. If Burton can take a step forward, it could help take Cincinnati's offense to new heights, especially with Ja'Marr Chase playing at an elite level and Higgins on the mend.
“These past few weeks have been insane preparation that I’ve seen from anybody. Like I’ve seen some guys do something where I’m like, ‘OK, like he’s locked in, like he’s really locked in.’ I feel like if everybody keeps that up, then we’ll be good."
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Coach Wes MIller's No. 17-ranked University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team will be without Dan Skillings Jr. for a while. The junior swingman had 17 points and 11 rebounds in UC's opener vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The next day, he came in for a video review and his knee was swollen. He sat out the second game.
Skillings had a successful minor knee surgery Monday and indications are he'll be out a few weeks according to UC sources. Recovery period can vary by patient for the procedure.
"Dan's long-term health is the top priority for us, and we have full trust in our medical staff, led by our trainer Bob Mangine," head coach Wes Miller said. "Dan is a leader for our team on and off the court. We know he will continue to push and encourage his teammates. We hope to have him back on the court soon."
Skillings posted on his Instagram Sunday: "Don't forget you have to go through a test to be a testimony, Don't tell God that you have a big problem, tell this problem you have a a Big God!"
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The Cincinnati Bengals and star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who once again delivered a Madden-like performance on Thursday Night Football, couldn’t reach a contract extension before the season began, leading to Chase’s “hold-in,” which kept him out of preseason action.
Despite the contractual standoff, Chase’s on-field performance hasn’t suffered. Heading into Week 10, he leads all receivers in nearly every major category. He’s on pace to finish the season with career highs: 119 receptions, 1,766 yards, and 18 touchdowns. This puts him in contention for AP Offensive Player of the Year and, with a bit of luck, could even place him in the conversation as one of the rare non-quarterback candidates for NFL MVP.
Instead, they planned all along to pay him a relatively modest $4.8 million for 2024, making any negotiations feel more like a formality than a genuine attempt to secure a long-term extension.
Florio further highlighted that things were far uglier behind the scenes than they appeared. “Behind the scenes, it was uglier than anyone realizes, with fights over fines and a belief by Chase that they’d broken their promise to pay him by offering a contract that looked good on the surface but that had a very bad structure,” Florio reported.
This season hasn’t gone as hoped, and at 4-6, the Bengals face a steep uphill battle to salvage the second half. While it’s not impossible with Burrow, Chase, and a potent offense, the road will be tough. With the talent on this roster, things should have been more straightforward.
Beyond the numbers, Chase’s relationship with the team is crucial for the Bengals’ future. Their offensive success hinges on the connection between Burrow and Chase, which is why the front office should carefully consider the long-term impact of its approach. Keeping Chase happy and appreciated isn’t just essential for the team’s success but also for maintaining the loyalty of a fan base that idolizes him.
Contract negotiations are part of NFL business, but the Brown/Blackburn family’s track record hasn’t always inspired confidence among players or around the league. If they’re serious about bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Cincinnati, they’ll need to show players, fans, and the NFL as a whole that they’re committed to a new era of meaningful, trustworthy relationships with their stars.
The guys discuss the Bengals heartbreaking loss in Baltimore and what it means for the remainder of the season.
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We cover this story written by James Rapien at Sports Illustrated - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/joe-burrow-praises-rookie-wide-receiver-jermaine-burton-after-bengals-loss-to-eagles-01jbc4vk3bmv Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton caught a 41-yard pass from Joe Burrow in Cincinnati's Week 8 loss to the Eagles. Burton is one of just four wide receivers (Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trenton Irwin) to catch a pass in the past two games. Burrow went out of his way to praise the rookie who played a season-high 24 snaps. "It was nice to see Jermaine (Burton) make a play today. I think Jermaine is going to be a good player," Burrow said. "He continues to get open, and we’re going to continue that dialogue that quarterbacks and receivers have to have. I think he played well today and I think the guys that stood in for Tee played pretty well today.” Burton nearly caught a touchdown, but Darius Slay knocked the ball away in the end zone. The rookie has two catches on the season—both went for 40+ yards. His ability to stretch the field is evident and it sounds like his playing time could increase moving forward. "Jermaine made a great play on a go-route and stepped up, so there's more that he can continue to do as well to help us," head coach Zac Taylor said. "We always love to have Tee out there, because he makes a lot of big plays for us. But I think we're starting to see other guys step up as well, and we've got a comfort level in them. The Bengals desperately need Burton to continue to grow as a player. He brings a vertical threat to an offense that needs someone to compliment Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Burton got off to a slow start this season, but if he's getting more comfortable with the playbook, then there's no reason why he can't make an impact.
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We cover this story written by James Rapien at Sports Illustrated - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/joe-burrow-praises-rookie-wide-receiver-jermaine-burton-after-bengals-loss-to-eagles-01jbc4vk3bmv Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton caught a 41-yard pass from Joe Burrow in Cincinnati's Week 8 loss to the Eagles. Burton is one of just four wide receivers (Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trenton Irwin) to catch a pass in the past two games. Burrow went out of his way to praise the rookie who played a season-high 24 snaps. "It was nice to see Jermaine (Burton) make a play today. I think Jermaine is going to be a good player," Burrow said. "He continues to get open, and we’re going to continue that dialogue that quarterbacks and receivers have to have. I think he played well today and I think the guys that stood in for Tee played pretty well today.” Burton nearly caught a touchdown, but Darius Slay knocked the ball away in the end zone. The rookie has two catches on the season—both went for 40+ yards. His ability to stretch the field is evident and it sounds like his playing time could increase moving forward. "Jermaine made a great play on a go-route and stepped up, so there's more that he can continue to do as well to help us," head coach Zac Taylor said. "We always love to have Tee out there, because he makes a lot of big plays for us. But I think we're starting to see other guys step up as well, and we've got a comfort level in them. The Bengals desperately need Burton to continue to grow as a player. He brings a vertical threat to an offense that needs someone to compliment Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Burton got off to a slow start this season, but if he's getting more comfortable with the playbook, then there's no reason why he can't make an impact.
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Nba news
- Nuggets beat the nets 144-139 in overtime as nikola jokic put up 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists
- Warriors blew out the pelicans 124-106 without steph curry\
- The mavericks and kings also won last night
World series
- The Yankees pour it on the Dodgers 11-4. Freddie Freeman hit his fourth home run of the world series while will smith hit his third. Anthony Volpe hit the grand slam to essentially put the game away. Austin wells and gleyber torres both hit home runs as well. Game 5 is tonight in New York where hopefully the yankee faithful wont try to steal anymore gloves
- Other baseball news, the white sox have hired Will Venable to be their next manager
Hockey news
- Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in the capitals 5-3 win over the rangers. He is 38 goals away from passing Gretzky
NFL news
- Prosecutors are reviewing warrant request for Jameson Williams on a concealed weapons charge in detroit
- Vikings add left tackle Cam Robinson in a trade with jacksonville. Diontae Johnson was traded to the Ravens.
- Stefon Diggs is done for the season with a torn acl
- Anthony richardson has been benched for Joe Flacco
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We cover this story written by James Rapien at Sports Illustrated - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/joe-burrow-praises-rookie-wide-receiver-jermaine-burton-after-bengals-loss-to-eagles-01jbc4vk3bmv Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton caught a 41-yard pass from Joe Burrow in Cincinnati's Week 8 loss to the Eagles. Burton is one of just four wide receivers (Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trenton Irwin) to catch a pass in the past two games. Burrow went out of his way to praise the rookie who played a season-high 24 snaps. "It was nice to see Jermaine (Burton) make a play today. I think Jermaine is going to be a good player," Burrow said. "He continues to get open, and we’re going to continue that dialogue that quarterbacks and receivers have to have. I think he played well today and I think the guys that stood in for Tee played pretty well today.” Burton nearly caught a touchdown, but Darius Slay knocked the ball away in the end zone. The rookie has two catches on the season—both went for 40+ yards. His ability to stretch the field is evident and it sounds like his playing time could increase moving forward. "Jermaine made a great play on a go-route and stepped up, so there's more that he can continue to do as well to help us," head coach Zac Taylor said. "We always love to have Tee out there, because he makes a lot of big plays for us. But I think we're starting to see other guys step up as well, and we've got a comfort level in them. The Bengals desperately need Burton to continue to grow as a player. He brings a vertical threat to an offense that needs someone to compliment Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Burton got off to a slow start this season, but if he's getting more comfortable with the playbook, then there's no reason why he can't make an impact.
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Starters Sheldon Rankins and B.J. Hill have both played up to expectation since returning from their hamstring injuries, and key rotational pieces Myles Murphy and McKinnley Jackson are also looking the part since coming off the Reserve/Injured list. The position group is finally in a good place, but it wouldn't take much for them to be even better. This is where a rare Bengals trade could really come in handy, and an obvious target for them is actually someone they've already faced this season. Bengals trading for New York Giants edge defender Azeez Ojulari makes too much sense The Bengals have always valued players who perform well against them, and no one has had a better game rushing quarterback Joe Burrow this year than Ojulari. The former second-round pick tallied six pressures and two sacks during Cincinnati's Week 6 victory over New York. Ojulari has stepped into a larger role for the Giants recently with Kayvon Thibodeaux out with a wrist injury, but even with Thibodeaux now on I.R., the now 2-5 Giants would be smart to start looking towards the future and gaining draft capital where they can. Ojulari is in the last year of his rookie contract and won't be a starter once Thibodeaux returns, which makes him an ideal trade candidate for a selling team. "A former second round draft pick, Ojulari will be hitting free agency in 2025. He's played in 42.9% of the team's defensive snaps and with Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the team, it seems like he won't be getting a promotion anytime soon. Ojulari's career has been impacted by injuries, missing significant playing time in 2022 and 2023 but he did set the Giants' rookie sack record with eight back in 2021. The upside is still there." - A to Z Sports' Mauricio Rodriguez The Bengals themselves witnessed said upside against both of their best offensive linemen. Tackles Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims have been studs this year, and Ojulari was still able to get home off the edge. Ojulari would immediately be one of the Bengals' three best pass rushers off the edge and would be an ideal complement to Trey Hendrickson. Joseph Ossai is also on an expiring rookie contract, and both Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard are facing uncertain futures after this season as well. The Bengals could get a great second half of the season out of Ojulari for the price of a low draft pick and maybe even reward him after the season. This also wouldn't be the first time the Bengals have traded for a Giants' defensive lineman. They acquired Hill back in 2021 for the price of Billy Price. Hill has been everything the Bengals wanted him to be, and they've no reason not to like Ojulari's game as well.
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Headlines
- The ravens win 41-31 over the tampa bay buccaneers
- Lamar was 17-22 for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns . 52 rushing yards as well
- Derrick Henry had 15 carries for 169 yards with a receiving touchdown
- Batemen led in receiving with 121 yards and a score. Andrews caught a pair of touchdowns as well
- Baker tossed 2 interceptions throwing 3 touchdowns for 370 yards. Cade otten led tampa pass catchers with 8 catches for 100 yards.
- Chris godwin suffered a season ending injury on a hip drop tackle
- THE CHARGERS fell to the cardinals on a last second field goal 17-15
- Kyler murray was 14-26 for 145 yards and a touchdown. He ran for a 44 yard touchdown and had 66 rushing yards for the day
- Will dissly led la pass catchers with 8 catches for 81 yards.
OTHER NFL NEWS
- Jameson Williams is facing a 2 game suspension for violating the nfl’s performance enhancing substances policy
- The blows keep coming for the 49ers as they lose brandon aiyuk for the season and deebo samuel has fluid in his lungs with pneumonia
- Raiders are signing desmond ridder
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Covering this Story Written By James Rapien on SI.com - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/joe-burrow-shares-key-to-cincinnati-bengals-beating-cleveland-browns-in-afc-north-showdown-01jad596fjdz CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is 1-5 in six career starts against the Browns. He's never won in Cleveland. What's the key to beating the Browns on Sunday to improve to 3-4 on the season? It might be the run game. Burrow is confident that Cincinnati will be able to establish the run in the AFC North showdown. "I think we’ll be able to run the ball well on Sunday. I like the run game plan," Burrow said. "We’ll see how it plays out. We’ll be ready to drop back 50 times if we need to just like always, but be nice to have a big time game on the ground." The Bengals are averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry this season, which is significantly higher than their 2023 average (4.0). They're also running for 11 more yards per contest on average (100-89) on one less attempt per game (23-22). Another key for the Bengals is getting off to a fast start. The Browns have built an early lead in their wins over Cincinnati. Starting fast and taking Cleveland's crowd out of the game is important—and it would give the Bengals a chance to stick with the running game. Related: "It's Terrible" — Bengals Discuss Losing Streak in Cleveland "Very important," Burrow said when asked about a fast start. "We know what they like to do offensively. We know what they like to do defensively. They like to run the ball and rush the passer. If we can get out on them early it makes them play the game a different way then they have against us the last several years. We’ll play the game however it ends up playing out and we’ll be ready for it. Just like every week you want to get off to a fast start. " The Bengals haven't won in Cleveland since 2017. They'll look to change that on Sunday.
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Covering this Story Written By James Rapien on SI.com - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/joe-burrow-shares-key-to-cincinnati-bengals-beating-cleveland-browns-in-afc-north-showdown-01jad596fjdz CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is 1-5 in six career starts against the Browns. He's never won in Cleveland. What's the key to beating the Browns on Sunday to improve to 3-4 on the season? It might be the run game. Burrow is confident that Cincinnati will be able to establish the run in the AFC North showdown. "I think we’ll be able to run the ball well on Sunday. I like the run game plan," Burrow said. "We’ll see how it plays out. We’ll be ready to drop back 50 times if we need to just like always, but be nice to have a big time game on the ground." The Bengals are averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry this season, which is significantly higher than their 2023 average (4.0). They're also running for 11 more yards per contest on average (100-89) on one less attempt per game (23-22). Another key for the Bengals is getting off to a fast start. The Browns have built an early lead in their wins over Cincinnati. Starting fast and taking Cleveland's crowd out of the game is important—and it would give the Bengals a chance to stick with the running game. Related: "It's Terrible" — Bengals Discuss Losing Streak in Cleveland "Very important," Burrow said when asked about a fast start. "We know what they like to do offensively. We know what they like to do defensively. They like to run the ball and rush the passer. If we can get out on them early it makes them play the game a different way then they have against us the last several years. We’ll play the game however it ends up playing out and we’ll be ready for it. Just like every week you want to get off to a fast start. " The Bengals haven't won in Cleveland since 2017. They'll look to change that on Sunday.
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Joe Burrow made just enough plays and the maligned Bengals defense stepped up and delivered a much-needed victory that gave Cincinnati some hope after a dismal start.
Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run on the opening possession, and Chase Brown added a game-clinching 30-yard touchdown run one play after his fumble luckily rolled out of bounds in a 17-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night.
“We really needed it,” Burrow said after the Bengals improved to 2-4. “I don’t want to say we would have been out of it if we lost, but we’d be scratching and clawing for the rest of the year. We still really are but it was good to get a win. Great to see our defense step up like that. They’ve taken some heat the last couple of weeks. They played awesome tonight.”
Evan McPherson made a go-ahead 37-yard field goal in the third quarter after a botched snap and hold contributed to him missing a potential game-winning kick a week earlier.
Rookie Tyrone Tracy ran for a 1-yard touchdown for the Giants (2-4), who are winless are home in three games and have one scored one touchdown. They failed to take advantage of a Bengals defense that came in ranked 31st in the league in scoring.
The Giants punted four times in the first half. In the second, they turned it over on downs twice and Greg Joseph missed two field goal attempts.
The high-scoring Bengals were coming off a heartbreaking 41-38 overtime loss to visiting Baltimore, their second defeat this season in which Burrow and the offense put up more than 30 points. McPherson's missed kick contributed to the defeat, but the Bengals also could not stop the Ravens and Lamar Jackson.
This time, Cincinnati was led defensively by Trey Hendrickson, who had two sacks, and linebacker Germaine Pratt, who intercepted Daniel Jones near the goal line in the first quarter after former Giant B.J. Hill hit Jones while throwing.
“We just knew we had to come out and play our type of football,” Hill said. “We were better at it. We’re still not perfect, still got a long way to go, but we can build off this win.”
After Tracy's TD run tied the game, the Bengals quickly re-took the lead as Burrow danced in the backfield to give himself time to find Ja’Marr Chase on a 33-yard pass to the Giants 37. McPherson converted his go-ahead field goal with 41 seconds left in the quarter.
New York had a chance to tie the game soon after, but Joseph missed a 47-yard attempt when the kick took a hard left as it neared the uprights.
The Giants had one more chance to tie it late in the fourth quarter, but a crossing pass to Darius Slayton was broken up by DJ Turner.
The Giants, who had not scored a touchdown in their first 10 quarters at home this season, finally found the end zone on Tracy's 1-yard run with 5:48 left in the third quarter. It capped a 16-play, 79 drive that featured two fourth-down conversions by Tracy.
Burrow put the Bengals ahead with his legs. After scrambling for a first down on the third play from scrimmage, he was not touched in rumbling 47 yards for a TD on third-and-18.
“I saw an opening, saw it was man coverage,” said Burrow, who led the Bengals with 55 yards rushing on four carries. “I was able to squeak through there and find the end zone.”
Burrow's previous long run was 23 yards twice in a career that started in 2020.
The Giants played without playmaking rookie receiver Malik Nabers (concussion) and starting running back Devin Singletary (groin) for the second straight week, and Nabers’ absence showed.
“We didn't score enough points offensively and it starts with me,” coach Brian Daboll said. "It’s hard to win games when you score seven points, and that’s the reality of it.”
Jones went 22 of 41 for 205 yards and he also led New York with 56 yards rushing on 11 carries. Burrow had similar numbers — 19 of 28 for 208 yards — but was good enough when it mattered.
Injuries
Bengals: Burrow was evaluated in the sideline medical tent after a big hit by Brian Burns but returned on the next series.
Giants: Slayton was evaluated for a concussion and returned.
Up next
Bengals: At Cleveland next Sunday.
Giants: Host their former star running back Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia next Sunday.
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We Discuss this Article written by By Nathan Beighle on Cincy Jungle - https://www.cincyjungle.com/2024/10/10/24266577/joe-burrow-what-must-change-for-bengals-to-contend The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-4. If you were a fan and looked at their schedule of the first month-plus games, you would likely have pegged them at 4-1 and beating teams like the Commanders, Panthers, and Patriots with ease, then maybe splitting one of two against the Ravens and Chiefs. Well, that didn’t happen. The Bengals have been among the most disappointing franchises in the NFL this season, and they are 1-4 entering Week 6. What’s even worse is that Joe Burrow, the Bengals quarterback, has been among the best in the league this season. When asked what must change for this team to get back to contending form, he gave a short one-word answer: “Everything.” The Bengals face the Giants in a Week 6 primetime game. Barring any drastic changes, they should close as a road favorite. Let’s just say the defense needs to step up for the Bengals to avoid a catastrophic 1-5 start. Everything must improve, but some parts must step up more than others.
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We Discuss this Article written by By Nathan Beighle on Cincy Jungle - https://www.cincyjungle.com/2024/10/10/24266577/joe-burrow-what-must-change-for-bengals-to-contend The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-4. If you were a fan and looked at their schedule of the first month-plus games, you would likely have pegged them at 4-1 and beating teams like the Commanders, Panthers, and Patriots with ease, then maybe splitting one of two against the Ravens and Chiefs. Well, that didn’t happen. The Bengals have been among the most disappointing franchises in the NFL this season, and they are 1-4 entering Week 6. What’s even worse is that Joe Burrow, the Bengals quarterback, has been among the best in the league this season. When asked what must change for this team to get back to contending form, he gave a short one-word answer: “Everything.” The Bengals face the Giants in a Week 6 primetime game. Barring any drastic changes, they should close as a road favorite. Let’s just say the defense needs to step up for the Bengals to avoid a catastrophic 1-5 start. Everything must improve, but some parts must step up more than others.
Charlie Goldsmith also joined the program to discuss the Bengals and the Reds.
Justin Kinner hosts, joined by Jacob Tissot and Elliot Reiring to discuss the recent happenings in the sports world. The Reds announced last night that Jonathan India, Matt McLain, and Spencer Steer could be trying out new positions, and that Elly De La Cruz would be staying put at SS. We discuss what this means both immediately and long term for the Reds. In the wake of Robert Saleh's firing from the Jets, NFL Buy or Sell goes over the job security of underpreforming coaches, such as Zac Taylor.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sat at his locker for several minutes, arms folded, one leg crossed over the other, assessing the aftermath of Sunday's 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
For most of the day, the Bengals led and seemed poised to open play in the AFC North with a victory -- their second straight. But on multiple occasions, Cincinnati saw that lead slip away before the Ravens eventually sealed the deal with Justin Tucker's 24-yard field goal.
As Burrow reflected on the outcome, one thing was evident: After the fourth loss in five games to start the season, Burrow said it was frustrating that a team that started the year with title aspirations is nowhere close.
"We're not a championship-level team right now," Burrow said. "We're not. I like to think that we'll come back and improve throughout the season to get to that point, but right now we are not and we have to get better."
It seemed like there was little more the offense could do after another productive outing. Cincinnati scored 30 points for the third straight game. Burrow threw for a career-high five touchdowns on 30-of-39 passing for five touchdowns, though he did also throw a costly interception in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had 10 catches for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
But it was not enough. The defense allowed more than 38 points for the second straight game. After Cincinnati led 38-28 with 8:54 left in regulation, the Ravens scored 13 unanswered points.
For Chase, that amplified the disappointment felt after Sunday's loss.
"I think that's what's causing us to be mad, for the most part," Chase said at his locker after the game. "Just putting up 30 points and losing right there.
"That's what we want to do as an offense -- put up 30 points and take over the game. Put the ball in our hands last drive and take over. That's what we want, and we didn't do it."
Chase and fellow wide receiver Tee Higgins lamented the lack of aggressiveness during a wacky overtime period. Baltimore won the toss to start the extra period and was driving down the field for a potential game-winning touchdown. However, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson fumbled a snap while in the shotgun, and Cincinnati linebacker Germaine Pratt recovered the ball and took it to Baltimore's 38-yard line.
Cincinnati ran the ball on three straight plays to set up a field goal attempt for kicker Evan McPherson. Since he was drafted in 2021, McPherson has hit nine game-tying or go-ahead field goals in the last two minutes of regulation or in overtime, according to ESPN Research. But a poor hold by rookie punter Ryan Rehkow played a role in the 53-yarder that missed wide left.
When asked about the conservative approach on that drive, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he didn't want to risk a sack or holding penalty in that situation. He said that there was a pass called on that series of plays but that Burrow did a good job of checking into a run play that was more favorable given the defensive look.
"When you're in field goal range and you believe in your kicker, it really is as simple as that," Taylor said.
But instead of back-to-back victories, the Bengals are now trying to overcome the odds to reach the postseason. According to ESPN Research, only 5.6% of teams that have started the year with a 1-4 record in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) have reached the postseason. The 2020 Washington Commanders were the most recent team to accomplish the feat.
Burrow said there were no illusions about where the Bengals find themselves after their fourth loss of the year by just a combined 15 points.
"I know exactly how we are 1-4," Burrow said. "We're not making plays at the end of the game to go and win it. Definitely not in disbelief. I know exactly what's happening."
Despite what Burrow said postgame about the team not being a championship-level squad, Taylor said he still believes in that. Cincinnati went to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season, losing to the Los Angeles Rams, and reached the AFC Championship Game the following year before losing in a rematch to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor said there is still a lot of belief that the team can rebound despite what happened on Sunday against Baltimore.
"People can write us off if they really want to," Taylor said. "I'm not dumb enough to do that."
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MLB
- The Tigers advance to the ALDS. They sweep the Astros 2-0 in the wild card round winning yesterday 5-2. Some tigers fun facts. The tigers are the fourth team in history to win a playoff series after being 10 games back of a playoff spot at least 110 games into the season.
- The other 3? The 2011 Cardinals, the 1969 Mets, and the 1964 Cardinals. What do those 3 teams have in common? They all went on to win the World Series.
- 16 players in the MLB playoffs make more money than the entire detroit tigers roster combined.
- Up next for the Tigers is the Guardians
- The Royals sweep away the Orioles as they win yesterday 2-1. Bobby witt comes up big again as his rbi base hit in the 6th won the game. The yankees await kansas city
- Some late game heroics in Milwaukee as the Mets blow a 3-1 lead. Brewers even up the series at 1 a piece as they win last night 5-3. 708 first pitch tonight.
- The Padres got out to a 5-1 lead and hung on til the end as they sweep the padres. 5-4 the final as they now take on the dodgers
- Since the wild card round became a series instead of a single elimination game in 2022, 10 of the 12 three game series have been sweeps
FC CINCINNATI
- The orange and blue tried to come back from 3 down but fell to the New York City FC 3-2. Acosta and baird were the goal scorers yesterday.
Following this story from Erin Couch and Dan Horn - https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2024/09/30/pete-rose-dies-henderson-county-nevada-cause-of-death/75460666007/ Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose was found dead at his home Monday in Clark County, Nevada, according to officials there. The Clark County coroner's office could not immediately be reached and the county spokeswoman who confirmed Rose's death provided no other details, including the cause of death. ABC News reported that a family member found Rose and said the county medical examiner indicated there were no signs of foul play. The ABC News report also said Rose, 83, had not been in the care of a doctor at the time of his death. Rose's home is being examined and the cause of death remains under investigation. Although there was no indication Rose had been seriously ill at the time of his death, Rose said in 2018 court filings connected to his divorce that he was "in poor health and disabled." In that same divorce case, Rose's lawyers said he struggled to walk, was on blood thinners and had undergone three heart procedures in five years. Pete Rose, who died Monday at his home in Nevada, at a press conference in 2015 at the Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill in Las Vegas. Despite those health problems, Rose maintained a busy schedule and continued to travel all over the country, often to sports memorabilia shows. A Facebook post Monday from the Music City Sports Collectibles and Autograph Show in Tennessee featured a photograph taken Sunday of Rose sitting in a wheelchair, surrounded by several of his teammates from his days in Cincinnati with the Big Red Machine. He died the next day. "Amazing that they all got to see each other one last time," the post said. Earlier this year, in April, Rose canceled an appearance at former UC basketball coach Bob Huggins' annual fish fry charitable fundraiser in West Virginia "due to health reasons," according to a post on the event's Facebook account. "We're sending Pete our warmest wishes for a full & speedy recovery," the post said. The Cincinnati Reds also confirmed Rose's death in a statement late Monday. “Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Pete’s passing,” said Reds' owner Bob Castellini. “He was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for was better because of him. Pete was a Red through and through. No one loved the game more than Pete and no one loved Pete more than Reds Country.” Though the all-time hits leader began his record-breaking career in Cincinnati and won two World Series titles here, he had lived in Nevada for years, near Las Vegas, where he owned a now-closed bar and frequently made paid public appearances and signed baseball memorabilia.
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Running backs Zack Moss and Chase Brown scored on one-yard plays to end the first half and open the second, and the Bengals used the "double-dip" to post their first win of the year in a 34-24 victory over the Panthers. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, one a 63-yard-catch-and-run play by wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Brown and Moss combined to put the Bengals over 100 yards rushing. NOTES Burrow Hits 15K Joe Burrow surpassed 15,000 career passing yards on his first completion of the third quarter, a 10-yarder to tight end Erick All Jr. Playing in his 56th game, Burrow tied for the fourth-fastest player in NFL history to reach 15,000 passing yards. Burrow finished the day 22 of 31 for 232 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, good for a passer rating of 100.5. Joe to Ja'Marr For 63 Burrow found Ja’Marr Chase over the middle on a third down in the second quarter, and the Pro Bowler fought off would-be tacklers to take it for a 63-yard touchdown. It marked Chase's ninth career receiving touchdown of 60 or more yards, the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2021. It also ties former Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for the most such touchdowns in the Super Bowl era by a player under the age of 25. Ja'Marr Reaches 4K Chase finished with three catches for 85 yards and his third touchdown of the season. He reached 4,000 career receiving yards in the process, and playing in his 49th game he became the fastest Bengal ever to do so. Chase surpassed A.J. Green, who hit the 4K mark in his 50th game. Chase also became just the fifth player in the Super Bowl era to reach 4,000+ receiving and 30+ receiving touchdowns in his first 50 games, joining Green, Beckham Jr., and Pro Football Hall of Famers Randy Moss and Jerry Rice. Bengals Execute "Double-Dip" Cincinnati successfully pulled off the "double-dip," scoring a touchdown on the final true possession of the first half and the opening possession of the second half. The Bengals received the ball on their own 34-yard line with 1:08 remaining in the second quarter and marched on an eight-play, 66-yard drive capped off by a Burrow-to-Zack Moss TD pass with one second left on the clock. It marked the latest Bengals touchdown scored in a first half since A.J. Green caught a 48-yard pass from Andy Dalton with no time remaining in Week 7 of the 2016 season against Cleveland. Bell Sets Up Brown Vonn Bell intercepted a Dalton pass that was affected by Trey Hendrickson in the first quarter, and returned the pick 32 yards to the Carolina 16. It was Bell's eighth career interception and his first since Week 2 of last season, which also came at Bank of America Stadium when he played for the Panthers.
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We discuss the comments made by Ja'Marr Chase about his preformance and how its gotten better because he is back to having "Fun" again. We also get into the NFL pickems around the league. We talk about the Oakland Athletics final home series at Oakland and how upset fans are about them leaving. We Bring on Marty Brennaman too discuss the Reds Season as a whole and what direction the team should look in for the next manager.
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Bengals see some new faces on the injury report, the Reds may have found their new manager and it's not a name you would expect, college NIL is wild, and which NFL Teams are Pretenders OR Contenders!
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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders stole the show in their 38-33 upset victory over Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals on "Monday Night Football." Daniels, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, led the Commanders down the field for touchdowns on each of their first four full drives to build a 28-13 lead midway through the third quarter and held off the Bengals from there. The former Heisman winner from LSU showed off his dual-threat ability in the win. He tossed two TDs and ran for one, finishing the night 21-of-23 for 254 yards while running for another 39 on 12 carries. For the second time in three games, the Bengals were big home favorites over a team that had a rough 2023 season. And yet again, Cincinnati suffered a stunning upset. Led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders topped the Bengals 38-33 to send Cincinnati to an 0-3 start. Daniels produced a masterful performance. Washington scored touchdowns on five of its first six drives, including a 27-yard pass from Daniels to wide receiver Terry McLaurin to salt away the win with 2:10 left. Before the season started, the Bengals were in the conversation to challenge Kansas City for the AFC title. But a third AFC title meeting in four seasons between the teams seems very distant right now. According to ESPN Research, only six teams have reached the playoffs in the Super Bowl era after an 0-3 start to the season. Troubling trend: Failing to convert possessions into touchdowns was an issue last week against the Kansas City Chiefs and persisted against Washington. In the second quarter, Cincinnati had three drives inside Washington's 30-yard line. The Bengals settled for field goal tries on all three of them. Kicker Evan McPherson made 2 of 3 attempts. Biggest hole in the game plan: Containing Daniels. The rookie quarterback made running the offense look effortless in his third career start. Daniels completed 14 of his first 16 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown. He also scrambled for one touchdown to help the Commanders torch Cincinnati's defense. Washington scored touchdowns on its first four drives
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Discussing Article Written by Ben Baby ESPN Writer - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41332441/joe-burrow-says-bengals-fine-spot-0-2-start There are two ways to view the Cincinnati Bengals' first two weeks of the season. On one side, players and coaches have expressed the disappointment that comes with starting 0-2 for the third straight season and the fifth time in the past six years. On the other -- as quarterback Joe Burrow pointed out Thursday -- is that the familiarity that comes with the slow start means Cincinnati knows what it will take to snap the skid and beat the Washington Commanders on Monday night. "We're in a fine spot," Burrow said in his weekly news conference. "We've been here before. We're not panicking. We're focused on getting a win and getting better every day." Burrow said he's not sharing the same feeling of frustration that he had following Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bengals led in the fourth quarter and were a defensive stop away from beating their AFC rivals. However, a defensive pass interference penalty on fourth-and-16 set up the winning field goal in Kansas City's 26-25 victory. In four of Burrow's five NFL seasons, Cincinnati has lost its first two games of the season. The exception was in 2021, when the Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings in overtime of Week 1. Since then, the star quarterback has battled various injuries at the start of the year -- a ruptured appendix (2022), a calf injury (2023) and recovery from wrist surgery (2024). "We've treated every practice like it's the same," he said. "We pride ourselves on us not being able to tell if we win or lose. At practice, we're going to go out and have fun and get our work in and get better." Bengals coach Zac Taylor said despite the rough start to the year, which included a Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots although Cincinnati was favored by more than a touchdown, it doesn't feel as if the team is pressing unnecessarily as it prepares to face Washington (1-1) or is carrying any undue tension. Taylor said he has never felt that from the players, which is why the team has handled these situations well before. "I feel this is a very comfortable team that understands how to work," Taylor said. "How to have that preparedness about them that can lead to confidence and can lead to being at ease." Cincinnati did get a boost Thursday, as wide receiver Tee Higgins practiced for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury Sept. 5. Higgins, who sat out the first two games, was a limited participant. Taylor said the team will see how Higgins continues to progress throughout the week. If he can play, Burrow and the rest of the team are well aware of the impact the fifth-year receiver can make on Cincinnati's offense.
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There are two ways to view the Cincinnati Bengals' first two weeks of the season. On one side, players and coaches have expressed the disappointment that comes with starting 0-2 for the third straight season and the fifth time in the past six years. On the other -- as quarterback Joe Burrow pointed out Thursday -- is that the familiarity that comes with the slow start means Cincinnati knows what it will take to snap the skid and beat the Washington Commanders on Monday night. "We're in a fine spot," Burrow said in his weekly news conference. "We've been here before. We're not panicking. We're focused on getting a win and getting better every day." Burrow said he's not sharing the same feeling of frustration that he had following Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bengals led in the fourth quarter and were a defensive stop away from beating their AFC rivals. However, a defensive pass interference penalty on fourth-and-16 set up the winning field goal in Kansas City's 26-25 victory. In four of Burrow's five NFL seasons, Cincinnati has lost its first two games of the season. The exception was in 2021, when the Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings in overtime of Week 1. Since then, the star quarterback has battled various injuries at the start of the year -- a ruptured appendix (2022), a calf injury (2023) and recovery from wrist surgery (2024). "We've treated every practice like it's the same," he said. "We pride ourselves on us not being able to tell if we win or lose. At practice, we're going to go out and have fun and get our work in and get better." Bengals coach Zac Taylor said despite the rough start to the year, which included a Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots although Cincinnati was favored by more than a touchdown, it doesn't feel as if the team is pressing unnecessarily as it prepares to face Washington (1-1) or is carrying any undue tension. Taylor said he has never felt that from the players, which is why the team has handled these situations well before. "I feel this is a very comfortable team that understands how to work," Taylor said. "How to have that preparedness about them that can lead to confidence and can lead to being at ease." Cincinnati did get a boost Thursday, as wide receiver Tee Higgins practiced for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury Sept. 5. Higgins, who sat out the first two games, was a limited participant. Taylor said the team will see how Higgins continues to progress throughout the week. If he can play, Burrow and the rest of the team are well aware of the impact the fifth-year receiver can make on Cincinnati's offense.
The Bengals are signing a veteran defensive tackle to help with shredded depth at that position. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Lawrence Guy is inking a deal with Cincinnati. The 34-year-old had 38 tackles for New England last season in 17 games played. It amounted to a 45.5 PFF grade across 502 snaps. He has been durable, playing 500-plus snaps each of the past seven seasons. Cincinnati is hoping to get any of Kris Jenkins (thumb), B.J. Hill (hamstring), or Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) back soon. Bookmark Bengals Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
The Bengals are signing a veteran defensive tackle to help with shredded depth at that position. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Lawrence Guy is inking a deal with Cincinnati. The 34-year-old had 38 tackles for New England last season in 17 games played. It amounted to a 45.5 PFF grade across 502 snaps. He has been durable, playing 500-plus snaps each of the past seven seasons. Cincinnati is hoping to get any of Kris Jenkins (thumb), B.J. Hill (hamstring), or Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) back soon. Bookmark Bengals Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Four major projects headline this work: a new field which is expected to be finished this summer, new club seats set to be installed by early June, expansion to the plaza entrance at Gate D tying the building to downtown is envisioned for late July's Cincinnati Music Fest, and an enhanced TV system earmarked for the preseason. Tradition is also getting a ticket in the new club seats. In a nod to the stadium being the first footprint on The Banks, the Bengals are using forest green for the color. It's the closest shade to the original color of the seats, when the plans for the parks and green space were merely on paper. Now that reality sprouts around the building, the Bengals decided the color scheme fits not only "The Jungle" theme, but also the kaleidoscopic view of the cityscape rolling on the Ohio River. Plus, Pope says orange seats would have faded into pink in about two years and black seats would have been too hot to the touch for much of the season. About 95% of the club seats have been installed on the east side with all that really needs to be done is attaching the new end-plate logos. Power washing is being completed on the west side while work continues on the concrete and drain repairs. "We're taking advantage of the seats being out of there," Pope says. Meanwhile, the tripling of the size of the plaza entrance at Gate D has begun. Pope figures fans see evidence of the work with the rise of a thickened concrete deck as the entrance widens from 60 feet and 200 feet. Two steel staircases are being added, one at the corner of Second and Elm streets and one along Elm Street near the Andrew J Brady Music Center, to help fans traverse from the tailgates to The Jungle and the rest of the Banks this fall. Once in the stadium, fans are going to be treated to twice as many TVs in a massive technology upgrade switching to a faster internet fiber optic system. The project scatters about 1,600 TVs around the building on gameday with many of the sets going in on the general admission concourses and the canopy level. Plus, they can now be controlled in one spot and personnel doesn't have to rely on remotes being used on-site. "That's fantastic because it allows for a better use of resources on gamedays," Pope says. "The added TVs really keep the fans connected as they move around the stadium." As the season looms closer, everyone will be working quickly to complete these projects ahead of the late-summer concerts. Another offseason filled with stadium improvements shows that both the Bengals and Hamilton County are committed to investing in the future of the stadium and delivering a best-in-class fan experience.
We discuss this Sports Illustrated article written by James Rapien about Ja'Marr Chases Contract Negotiation - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/sources-bengals-extension-talks-jamarr-chase-broke-down-over-one-key-detail-01j7efw7kkqx The Bengals had intense contract talks with star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, but the two sides didn't agree to a long-term deal before Sunday's regular season opener against the Patriots. Chase didn't participate in practice during training camp in hopes of landing a long-term extension with the team. The two sides were close to an agreement, league sources say. In fact, the Bengals offered Chase a four-year, $140 million contract with $90 million guaranteed. That guaranteed money included a $30 million signing bonus. Those raw numbers worked for Chase's camp, sources tell Bengals On SI. The lone snag in the agreement had to do with when guarantees would kick in. Chase was willing to sign a four-year extension that would've put him under contract through the 2029 season, sources say. His camp wanted the guaranteed money and injury protections to kick in earlier in the deal. That's when talks broke down. Essentially, the two sides couldn't agree on when Chase's guarantees would vest (become fully guaranteed). The Bengals' offer pushed it down the line (2027), which would protect the franchise over the next few seasons. Meanwhile, Chase didn't have the assurance of guarantees early in the contract, which puts him at risk if he were to suffer a serious injury. The Bengals and Chase were in the red zone. Heck, they might've been inside the 10-yard line, but a deal didn't get done before the season opener. They still can negotiate. And that's what's interesting about this process. There is no real deadline. Chase decided to play on Sunday, despite not getting a new contract. He could've sat out—especially with both sides close to a deal. Traditionally, the Bengals don't negotiate in season. Would they make an exception for Chase? If it's as simple as moving some of his guaranteed money up by a year or two—why not get it done? Only time will tell if they can come to an agreement. In reality, Chase and the Bengals weren't far apart in their contract talks even though they never agreed to a long-term extension.
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The Reds lose the series finale in St Louis. 6-1 the final score as the Reds only mustered up 4 hits.
- Sonny gray had a perfect game through 5 innings before jake fraley finally broke it up in the top of the 6th
- Junis was solid yet again, throwing 5 innings of 3 hit, 1 run baseball. He struck out 3. His era drops to 2.73
- Spiers looked atrocious as he gives up 4 earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks.
- Jonathan India drove in the lone run for the reds.
- They are back at it tonight in Minnesota where it will be Julian Aguiar vs Bailey Ober. Ober is 12-6 on the year with a 3.77 era while Aguiar has a 5.06 era in his limited time on the team.
Around the league
- The brewers shutout the giants 3-0. Frankie Montas pitched 6 scoreless innings
- The Rangers win 5-4 over Seattle as Kumar Rocker struck out 7 in his debut
- The rays beat the guardians 5-2
- The Yankees barely hang on to beat the red sox as Aaron Judge has failed to hit a home run in now 16 consecutive games
- Rockies beat the Tigers and the Astros took care of business against the athletics.
TNF
- The bills obliterated the Dolphins 31-10. Tua was 17-25 with a touchdown and 3 interceptions. But the story of the game is a concussion that occurred in the second half. Tua was pulled from the game after a collision with Damar Hamlin. Its his 3rd official head injury suffered in the NFL.
- James Cook rushed 11 times for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns including a 49 yard touchdown. He also caught his lone target on a 17 yard touchdown.
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- The reds fall to the cardinals 2-1 last night. 2 runs is the most reds pitching has given up in their last 4 games.
- Brandon williamson looked great tossing 5 innings of 3 hit baseball. He struck out 5 as well
- Fernando cruz strikes out 4 in his 5 outs.
- Buck Farmer gives up the losing run in the 8th inning.
- Jonathan india, spencer steer, santiago espinal, jake fraley and Noelvi Marte were the only reds to reach base.
- India is hitting 193 with a 299 obp and a 351 slug over his last month of baseball
The reds and the cardinals are back at it TODAY at 115 for the rubber match where Jakob Junis takes on former red Sonny Gray. Junis is 4-0 with a 2.82 era with a 0.92 whip. Sonny is 12-9 with a 3.84 era with a 1.09 whip
Around the league
- The Dodgers hang on to beat the cubs last night by a score of 10-8. Shohei Ohtani steals another base and hits another home run. He has 48 stolen bases and 47 home runs
- The giants rout the Brewers 13-2 as collin rea gives up 10 earned runs on 11 hits
- Bryan Woo carried a perfect game into the 7th inning but unfortunately lost it. Fortunately the mariners still beat the padres 5-2
- The Athletics take the series from houston as Brent Rooker and Kyle McCann carried the way
- The Red Sox walked off the orioles last night in extra innings on a tyler oneil 3 run shot
- Angels lose to the twins 6-4
- Royals fall to the yankees 4-3 in 11 innings
- Nationals beat the braves 5-1
- Detroit scored 6 runs in the first inning and all of a sudden the tigers have life. 3 games out of a wild card spot
The pac 12 is back! Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, and Fresno state will join the pac 12 in the 2026-2027 academic year. Oregon st and washington state will remain.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. We discuss this Sports Illustrated article written by James Rapien about Ja'Marr Chases Contract Negotiation - https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/sources-bengals-extension-talks-jamarr-chase-broke-down-over-one-key-detail-01j7efw7kkqx The Bengals had intense contract talks with star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, but the two sides didn't agree to a long-term deal before Sunday's regular season opener against the Patriots. Chase didn't participate in practice during training camp in hopes of landing a long-term extension with the team. The two sides were close to an agreement, league sources say. In fact, the Bengals offered Chase a four-year, $140 million contract with $90 million guaranteed. That guaranteed money included a $30 million signing bonus. Those raw numbers worked for Chase's camp, sources tell Bengals On SI. The lone snag in the agreement had to do with when guarantees would kick in. Chase was willing to sign a four-year extension that would've put him under contract through the 2029 season, sources say. His camp wanted the guaranteed money and injury protections to kick in earlier in the deal. That's when talks broke down. Essentially, the two sides couldn't agree on when Chase's guarantees would vest (become fully guaranteed). The Bengals' offer pushed it down the line (2027), which would protect the franchise over the next few seasons. Meanwhile, Chase didn't have the assurance of guarantees early in the contract, which puts him at risk if he were to suffer a serious injury. The Bengals and Chase were in the red zone. Heck, they might've been inside the 10-yard line, but a deal didn't get done before the season opener. They still can negotiate. And that's what's interesting about this process. There is no real deadline. Chase decided to play on Sunday, despite not getting a new contract. He could've sat out—especially with both sides close to a deal. Traditionally, the Bengals don't negotiate in season. Would they make an exception for Chase? If it's as simple as moving some of his guaranteed money up by a year or two—why not get it done? Only time will tell if they can come to an agreement. In reality, Chase and the Bengals weren't far apart in their contract talks even though they never agreed to a long-term extension.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Article Written by Jason Williams Cincinnati Enquirer Everyone came happily wearing orange to Paycor Stadium. They left with red faces. They had every right to be spitting angry after the Bengals’ 16-10 loss to the lowly New England Patriots, especially at Bengals coach Zac Taylor. Players say Taylor ran a tougher training camp to try to reverse the Bengals' history of slow starts during his tenure. But it's the same ol', same ol' season-opening narrative: The Bengals flat out weren’t prepared to play. They were hardly competitive. They were uninspired and stunk in every facet of the game. There’s no excuse for this one, and certainly plenty of things to be alarmed about as the Bengals prepare to head to Kansas City to face the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. The Bengals opened at home in front of a sold-out crowd, which answered the call to blanket the stadium in orange clothing. The weather was picture-perfect, unlike last year’s season-opening debacle in rainy Cleveland. And the Bengals didn’t have to open against an AFC North rival like they did the past two seasons. They were given the gift of playing what’s widely projected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season – and they missed the layup. Remember this one come December, when the playoff race is in full go mode. Will it come back to cost the Bengals a playoff spot? Or will it ultimately hurt their playoff seeding? Cincinnati faces the likelihood of starting 0-2 for the third consecutive year, and for fifth time in Taylor’s six seasons. Suddenly, an opening-month schedule that looked mostly easy – except the trip to Arrowhead – doesn't look so soft anymore. You could argue that last season’s 0-2 start came back to cost the Bengals a playoff spot. Had they won at least one of the first two games, they likely would’ve made the postseason – even with quarterback Joe Burrow sidelined for the final 1½ months of the 2023 season. Burrow says he's healthy now, but his injury history is a big reason not to simply blow off this season-opening loss. The margin for error is razor thin for a franchise that’s built everything around the man who wears jersey No. 9. The downfield passing attack that Burrow and the offense is known for was nonexistent. Even still, Burrow & Co. had a chance to drive the field for a winning touchdown when the Bengals got the ball back with 3:04 left in the fourth quarter. But they gained all of five yards on the possession and had to punt. Receiver Ja'Marr Chase called it the most frustrating possession of the game.
Headlines:
- The Bengals lose the opener to one of the leagues worst teams. The patriots win 16-10.
- Joe Burrow was 21-29 for 164 yards and took 3 sacks
- Zack Moss ran it 9 times for 44 yards and a touchdown.
- Ja’Marr chase caught 6 passes for 62 yards
- Gesicki and Yoshi both caught three balls.
- Mcpherson nailed his lone 51 yard attempt
- Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 120 yards on 25 carries adding a touchdown.
Around the league
- Rams fall 26-20 in overtime
- Chargers win 22-10 in Harbaugh’s debut as jk dobbins rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown
- Buccaneers win 37-20 as Baker Mayfield tosses 4 touchdowns
- Cowboys obliterate the cleveland browns 33-17. Prescott signed 4 year 240 million dollar deal before the game. They didnt have to do much because Deshaun Watson was 24-45 for 169 yards and two interceptions.
- Seahawks survive against the Broncos 26-20 as kenneth walker rushed 20 times for 103 yards and a touchdown
- Steelers beat the Falcons 18-10 without scoring a touchdown
- Bills were down 17-3 early against the cardinals but comeback to win 34-28. DeeJay Dallas scored the first touchdown with the new kickoff rules and marvin harrison jr only caught one pass in his debut
- Bears win 24-17 without scoring an offensive touchdown. Caleb williams went 14-29 for 93 yards. They had 148 yards of total offense
- Texans survive 29-27 as former bengal joe mixon rushed 30 times for 160 yards and a touhcdown. He added 3 catches for 19 yards
- Dolphins come back to beat the jaguars 20-17. Tyreek Hill’s 80 yard touchdown was followed by a handcuff celebration
- Saints obliterate the panthers 47-10. Bryce Young threw for 13-30 with 2 picks.
- Vikings won 28-6 as sam darnold and aaron jones carried the way
MLB
- The Reds lose the series against the Mets but they won yesterday 3-1.
Headlines:
- The reds have now won 9 straight against the houston astros. Rhett Lowder threw 6 and a third innings allowing 4 hits while striking out 3
- Tony Santillion and Alexis Diaz brought it home as the Reds hold on 1-0
- Ty France tied a record for best batting average in a 3 game series hitting .818 with 9 hits.
- Jake Fraley also added a couple of hits with a double.
- Spencer steer did draw a walk that resulted in a strikeout
- Reds are back at it tonight against the New York Mets where season long starting pitcher Fernando Cruz is taking on Sean Manaea. Cruz enters play with a 4.99 era and a 1.35 whip. Sean Manaea enters play with a 3.35 era and a 1.12 whip.
Around the league
- The Tigers were down to their final strike and trailing 3-0 when Parker Meadows hit a go ahead grand slam to win the game. Tigers beat the padres 4-3
- Rangers beat the angels 3-1
- Rockies win 3-1 against the Braves who are now tied with the Mets for the final wild card spot
- Pirates crush the nationals 9-4
- Phillies win 5-2 over the marlins
- Patrick bailey walked it off for the giants in their win over arizona
NFL
- The chiefs beat the baltimore ravens in the NFL opener. 27-20 the final score as the Ravens were a toe away from tying the game
- Patrick Mahomes was 20-28 for 291 yards, a touchdown, and the worst interception ive ever seen.
- Isaiah Pacheco went 15-45 on the ground with a touchdown
- Rashee Rice caught 7 passes for over 100 yards
- Kelce caught 3 passes for 34 yards and finished the night 4th in receiving
- Xavier worthy started his career out hot with 2 catches for 47 yards and a touchdown as well as a 21 yard rushing touchdown
- Lamar was 26-41 for 273 yards and a touchdown. He added 122 yards on 16 carries
- Derrick henry was neutralized with 13 carries for 46 yards and a touchdown
- Isaiah Likely had 9 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown
- Zay flowers caught 6 passes for 37 yards
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Headlines:
- The reds have now won 8 straight against the houston astros. They scored 9 in the first inning. Spencer Arrighetti recorded 2 outs before he was pulled. He gave up 9 earned runs in the first inning
- The reds win the game 12 -5 and have now won 3 in a row
- India led the game off with a home run. He has hit safely in 8 of his last 10
- Elly de la cruz went 3-4 with 2 doubles and a couple of rbi’s. He also stole a base. He has hit safely in 7 of his last 10
- Tyler stephenson added 2 more hits with three runs batted in.
- Tj friedl had a multi hit game and ty france had 3 hits as well. 7 hits in his last two games.
- Nick martinez through 107 pitches. It cant be stated how important he has been this season. He went 5.2 innings allowing 1 earned run while striking out 7.
- The reds and astros play this afternoon where rhett lowder takes on hunter brown. Rhett Lowder has a 2.25 era with 6 k’s and hunter brown has a 3.55 era with a 1.29 whip
Around the league
- Phillies beat the blue jays as kyle schwarber matches soriano’s mlb record with 13th leadoff home run of the season.
- The white sox won a baseball game. They end their third 12 game losing streak of the season as they crush the orioles 8-1. Luis robert did leave with an injury
- The marlins won 4-3 as xavier edwards rbi single in the 10th got the job done
- The rays had an 8 run inning last night en route to their 9-4 victory
- 8-3 the mets beat the red sox as they have now won 7 in a row. They are just a half game back of the wild card.
- Braves beat the rockies 5-2 as kelenic’s 3 run home run was the difference maker
- Cubs shutout the pirates 12-0 as Shota Imanaga, Porter Hodge, and nate pearson combine for a no hitter.
- Cardinals beat the brewers 3-2 in the 10th inning
- Royals win 4-1 as Tommy Pham hits his first home run for the royals to end their 7 game losing streak. He has played with 8 teams since 2020
- Dodgers get blown out by the angels 10-1
- Mariners destory the athletics 16-3
- Matt chapman and the giants have reached an agreement for a 6 year extension for 151 million
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Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Headlines: Reds lose the series to the Brewers but beat the Astros 5-3 as the bullpen carries another game. Santiago Espinal’s bloop single drives in 2 big runs. Espinal is now hitting 270. Amed rosario went 2-4 with an rbi Blake Dunn is back up with the Reds and they have DFA’d Dom Smith Ty France went 4-4 with an rbi Tyler stephenson went 2-4 “We dont have a choice. We have who we have right now. We all signed up to play. We didnt sign up to sit and watch the game. No matter what the team’s record is, no matter how our seasons are going both as a team or individually, at the end of the day we all fell in love with the game of baseball by playing the game.” emelio pagan on the state of the pitching staff Reds and astros will be back on wednesday as Spencer Arrighetti takes on nick martinez. Martinez has a 3.78 era and a 1.13 whip. Arrighetti has a 4.63 era with a 1.38 whip. Around the league Yankees take care of the rangers 8-4. Stanton has reached 25 home runs 10 times in his career Pirates take game one against the cubs winning 5-3 The mets are now within a half game of the final NL wildcard. They won yesterday 4-1 Padres activated fernando tatis jr and they shutout the tigers 3-0. Guardians take game 1 against the royals as they try to win their division Dodgers crush the diamondbacks 11-6. Shohei ohtani went 2-4 with 2 walks and 3 stolen bases. He has 46 stolen bases and 44 home runs. The orioles obliterate the white sox 13-3. The White Sox have now lost 11 in a row. The third 11 game losing streak of the season. They are 31-108. The AL Central is 38 games under 500. There are 5 teams in the division and four of them are above 500.
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Headlines: Reds beat the Athletics 10-9. The Reds carried a 7-6 lead heading into the ninth inning. Alexis diaz didnt record an out and gave up 3 runs. The Reds rallied in the bottom half to win it on a tj friedl base hit. Tyler Stephenson went 3-5 with a home run and 2 rbi’s as his hit streak rises to 13 Santiago espinal hit streak ends but he does record an rbi Will Benson has now homered in back to back games Lawrence Butler hit 3 home runs yesterday, the second time he has done so this season JJ Bleday went 5-5 with 2 doubles and a home run The A’s are the first team in MLB history to have one player hit 3+ home runs and another player collect 5+ hits and somehow lose the game The Reds and the Brewers start a 4 game series this afternoon during a double header! First game is at 1240 where it is nick martinez on the bump against colin rea. Rea is 12-4 on the year with a 3.6 era. Martinez is 6-6 with a 3.62 era Game 2 is underway at 640 where it is the debut of Rhett Lowder. Around the league Phillies for the second time in 3 games come back to beat the Braves. Castellanos hit a go ahead 2 run shot. 5-4 win for philly Royals lose 6-3 to the astros . two costly errors in the 8th were the difference Dodgers win 6-3 over the orioles to take the series Cardinals beat the padres 4-1 Brewers shutout the giants 6-0 COLLEGE Football NC State beat western carolina 38-21 after a rocky start. Bowling greens football season started off with a kick return touchdown against Fordham. They win 41-17 Toledo dropped 49 on Duquesne in their opener Colorado hangs on to beat North Dakota St 31-26. The game was decided by a questionable pass interference call. Deion sanders was still throwing the ball with a minute left and no time outs for NDST. North Carolina survives after Minnesota misses a 42 yard field goal. 19-17 the final. 12th ranked utah shutout southern utah 49-0 Carlos alcarez He was stunned by Botic Some Very Sad News Blue Jackets Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed in a car-bike crash. They were riding bicycles while a driver who was under the influence struck them.
Headlines: The Reds won 6-5 last night. Until the 8th inning where the athletics took a 9-6 lead and won the game. Seth brown homered twice as the reds bullpen is struggling to pitch every inning. Fernando cruz settled in after giving up a home run to the leadoff batter. Santiago Espinal had another multi hit game is now hitting .266 on the season. He was hitting .183 on july 7th. Since then, he has hit safely in 27 of his last 30 games. He is on a ten game hitting streak. Tyler stephenson went 1-4 with a double and is on a 12 game hitting streak. Will Benson hit a 3 run home run to give the Reds a lead. The Reds and the athletics are back at it tonight at 510 where JT ginn will take on Julian Aguiar. JT ginn has a 2.45 era while Aguiar has a 3.60 era. Around the league It was shohei ohtani bobblehead night. He caught the first pitch from his dog. Fans were there before 11 am. Ohtani hit another home run and stole 2 more bases. 42 stolen bases and 42 home runs. Dodgers win 6-4 Diamondbacks win 8-5 over the mets as corbin carroll hit 2 home runs including the goahead grand slam Rockies destroy the marlins 8-2 The tigers have won 6 in a row as they beat the angels yet again 3-2 Rangers beat the white sox 4-3 and 3-1 in their double header. But in the second game, former red travis janikowski robbed the winning home run in the 9th inning. Brewers take care of the giants 5-3 Cardinals walk off the padres 4-3 on an arenado single Braves win another game this time 5-1 over the twins. Sale gets his 15th win of the year to complete this sweep Nationals take the series against the yankees winning last night 5-2 Astros shutout the phillies 10-0. Spencer arrighetti had a no hitter into the 8th inning Guardians avoid a 4 game sweep and take one back against the royals Cubs win 14-10 over the pirates to complete the three game sweep. They scored 41 runs in three games Wnba Angel reese scored 7 points on 3-10 shooting adding 14 rebounds in the sky’s loss to the mystics The fever beat one of the best teams in the league 84-80 as caitlin clark scored 19 points and broke the rookie 3 point record in the win. She did have 7 turnovers. NFL Jacoby brisset is starting in new england the team announced The giants are unretiring Ray Flaherty’s number 1 to give to malik nabers. He received permission from the family of the late Flahrety. The browns restructured watsons contract. They converted 44 million of his 46 million dollar salary this season into a signing bonus so the browns now have 60 million plus on the cap. The most in the nfl Russel wilson is the starting quarterback in pittsburgh
Headlines: The Reds lose to the athletics 5-4. The offense didnt wake up until it was too late. The bullpen did its job until they didnt. Jakob junis pitched 4 innings of perfect baseball. He became the 6th reds pitcher since 1979 to record a hitless start of at least 4 innings . He joins hunter greene (twice), wade miley, tyler mahle, homer bailey twice, and tom browning.
- Junis and Buck farmer combined for the longest combined no hitter (4.1) its the longest combined perfect bid since 1990 when jack armstrong, scott scudder, norm charlton and rick mahler did it.
- The reds sit 9 games back of the final wild card spot
- The top 6 members of the lineup all got hits, including tyler stephenson having 3 of them. He is on an 11 game hitting streak and is hitting 300 for the last month of play.
- Rece hinds has been called up and nick lodolo and stuart fairchild are all on the IL
- The athletics hit 3 home runs.
- They are back at it tonight where fernando cruz is opening. Osvaldo bido is pitching for the A’s. he has a 3.24 era and a whip of 1.14
Around the league
- Orioles beat the dodgers 3-2
- Rays win 3-2 on siri’s 2 run home run.
- Mets crush the diamondbacks 8-3. Sean manaea strikes out 11 and the dbacks winning streak stops at 6
- Marlins get revenge on the rockies in the toilet bowl. They score 5 runs in the 9th inning to win the game 9-8
- Giants get a 5-4 win over the brewers . yastrezemski’s home run in the 7th sparked the comeback
- Padres defeat the cardinals 7-5 as they have now won 3 in a row
- Braves beat the twins yet again 8-6. Their 4 run 10th inning did the trick.
- Nationals defeat the yankees 4-2 as the washington rookies get 5 hits and 2 home runs on gerrit cole
- The royals take another game from the guardians as they win 6-1 and are now tied for the lead in the division
- Tigers beat the angels as they are now over 500.
- Cubs score 9 more on the pirates. Theyve now scored 27 runs in 2 games against pittsburgh. The reds scored 18 in four games and lost the series.
Headlines
- The Reds host the athletics looking to break their three game home losing streak as the athletics come to town. The reds have the 8th ranked team era in the NL. The athletics are 56-75 and 23-20 on the road. In the reds last 10 games the reds are 3-7 with a 6.59 era and have been outscored by 26 runs.
- Rhett lowder is the projected starter tomorrow according to cbs.
Around the league
- The mariners beat the rays 5-1 as randy arozerena hits a 3 run home run against his former team.
- Rockies and the marlins are playing in the toilet bowl with colorado winning game 1
- Tigers 4 game sweep the white sox as they win yesterday 6-3. Spencer Torkelson hit a 3 run shot.
- Padres win 7-4 over the cardinals. . Jackson merrill drives in 3 more runs
- Braves score 10 runs and beat minnesota. Atlanta is 10-5 in their last 15
- Blue jays beat the red sox and the story of the game is danny Jansen who is the first major leaguer to play for both teams in the game. He started it as the toronto catcher on june 26th which was then postponed, then jansen was traded to boston the next day. He was behind the plate when the game resumed 65 days later.
- The cubs destroyed the pirates 18-8.
- Phillies beat the astros 3-2 in extras
- Royals cruise passed the guardians 9-4. Salvador perez hit 2 home runs in game 2. They also beat the guardians in game 1.
The cowboys and cee dee lamb agree to 136 million dollar deal.
Packers get willis to backup love
Headlines The Reds lose the series and lose yesterdays game. 4-3 the final score as alexis diaz loses the game. Yasmani grandal with a walk off home run. Nick Martinez started the game and pitched 3 innings of 1 earned run baseball Carson spiers got a bounce back performance going 4 innings of shutout baseball. Elly De La Cruz went 2-5. His third multi hit game in his last 5 games Santiago espinal has hit safely in 8 straight games The reds are off today and will take on oakland at GABP on tuesday . Around the league Astros hit back to back homers to push past the Orioles 6-3 Mariners win 4-3 over the Giants . bryan woo went 7 innings only allowing 1 earned run while striking out 7 Mookie Betts hit the go ahead 2 run home run in the 8th to win 3-1 Padres walked off the mets as Jackson Merrill delivers another clutch walk off home run Athletics get a game back against the brewers as they win 4-3 Tigers finished off a sweep the white sox yesterday as they are now the second fastest team to reach 100 losses in the modern era. They are 31-100 Phillies steamroll the royals 11-3 and win that eries Cardinals beat the twins 3-2 The marlins crushed the cubs 7-2 The Yankees obliterate the rockies 10-3 as Aaron judge is the 5th player ever with three 50 home run seasons. He hit 2 home runs yesterday. He has 9 rome runs in his last 10 games WNBA - the aces beat the sky at the buzzer. Angel reese finished with 11 points on 4-16 shooting with 22 rebounds
Headlines The reds lose game 1 against the pirates in humiliating fashion. 7-0. Nick Lodolo went 4.2 innings allowing 2 hits, 3 walks, 5 earned runs. Struck out 9. Paul skenes went 6 innings allowing two hits and striking out 9. Rosario got his first hit as a red and elly had another hit. Umpiring was woeful and defensively they were awful. Reds pitching has given up 55 runs in their last 7 games Reds and pirates are back at it tonight where Andrew Abbot takes on bailey falter. Andrew abbott is 10-10 on the season with a 3.72 era. Falter has a 4.02 era. AROUND THE LEAGUE Patrick Corbin earned career win number 100 as the nationals beat the rockies 8-3 Yankees shutout the guardians as aaron judge hits his 48th home run. 6 home runs in last 10 games Cardinals shutout the brewers 3-0 Cubs destroy the tigers 10-2. Miguel amaya hits his first career grand slam Athletics win 3-1 against the rays and split the series Blue jaus win 5-3 over the angels Spencer Schwellenbach retired 19 batters in a row at one point in the braves 3-2 win over philly Astros shutout the orioles 6-0 Mets crush the padres.
Headlines
- The reds win the series against the blue jays! The Reds trailed by 6 runs entering the 4th inning. But the rally reds scored 2 in the fourth, 5 in the fifth, and 3 in the sixth.
- They win 11-7
- Nick Martinez got shelled going 4 and a third innings allowing 6 runs
- The top 3 of the lineup went 7-14
- India went 2-5 with a home run and 2 rbi’s
- Elly De La Cruz went 3-4 with 3 runs scored a stolen base and a home run. He is the fifth player ever with a 20 home run, 60 stolen base season. He joins Acuna, eric davis, rickey henderson, and joe morgan.
- The Reds are back at it tonight against the Pirates where it is Nick Lodolo vs paul skenes. Lodolo is entering play with a 9-5 record and a 4.55 era. Skenes is 7-2 with a 2.30 era.
Around the league
- Ohtani closes in on being the fastest player to reach 40-40 in a season as he gets another stolen base yesterday. Dodgers win 8-4 over the mariners
- Rays beat the Athletics 4-2. Jose Siri was the hero
- Angels get shutout 3-0. But 38 year old johnny cueto gets a quality start at 38 years old. 6.1 innings pitched
- Tigers obliterate the Cubs
- Cardinals walks it off against the brewers on a Nolan Arenado Grand Slam
- Phillies hold on to beat the braves 3-2.
- Yankees crush the guardians as juan soto has a 5 rbi night and aaron judge hits his 46th and 47th home run
- Twins destroy the padres 11-4
- White sox win a game . win 6-2 over the giants
- Red Sox beat the astros 4-1 and justin verlander loses in his return. 5 innings and 2 earned runs
- Jesse Winker gets his first home run as a Met. It was a walk off against the orioles.
- Pirates get shutout 1-0 against the rangers
Headlines The reds have lost their momentum of mondays win. They fall 10-3 to the Blue jays who hit their season high 5 home runs in one game. George springer had 2 home runs, Kirk, Horwitz, and Jimenez added one a piece Carson Spiers looked terrible. He gave up 9 earned runs on 13 hits in 4 innings. He did strikeout 3 guys. India had two hits, elly had a triple and Marte had 2 hits. Those were the notable offense achievements from last night. Luke Maile did pitch 2 scoreless innings! His era remains at 0.00 Reds and Blue jays have the rubber match tonight where Nick Martinez takes on Yariel Rodriguez. Martinez has a 3.25 era with a 1.05 whip. Rodriguez had a 3.93 era with a 1.29 whip Around the league Dodgers hang on to beat the mariners 6-3 as jason heyward delivered a 3 run home run in the 8th as the dodgers trailed 3-0 early White Sox lose again as Robbie Ray struck out 9 as the giants win 4-1 Rays shutout the A’s 1-0. Padres hold on to beat the twins 7-5 Royals fall to the angels 9-5 for their first loss in 6 days Red sox win 6-5 as Duran goes 4-4 with the tie breaking home run in the 8th Pirates shutout the rangers 4-0 Cubs take care of the tigers 3-1 Brewers ace frankie montas tossed 7 innings of 1 hit shoutout baseball against the cardinals. They win 3-2 Braves beat the phillies 3-1 Guardians and yankees played the longest game of the season and the guardians win 9-5 in 12 innings Diamondbacks beat the marlins. The marlins will be starting 38 year old johnny cueto today NFL news Pete carroll is returning to USC! He will be teaching a class Flores said that tua’s words hit hard and that he has evolved Aaron rodgers said the jets camp this year was one of the most taxing of his career Cee dee lamb is having promising talks with the cowboys on getting a deal done
Headlines The reds have won a game! They beat the blue jays 6-3 in game 1 of the series. It was a bullpen game but Julian Aguiar was solid in his debut. 4 innings 4 hits , 2 earned runs, and a couple of strikeouts Santillion, Moll, farmer, wilson and Diaz close out the game. TJ friedl has been playing better baseball as he hit another home run. Also, went 3-4 on the night. In his last 15 games TJ is hitting 302 with a 350 OBP, slugging 600. He has 5 home runs during that stretch Ty France as a Red is hitting 278 with a 316 obp with a 519 slug. He added two more hits last night with 2 rbi’s Reds and Blue Jays are back at it tonight where carson spiers is taking on Jose Berrios. Spiers has a 4.55 era with a 1.29 whip. Berrios has a 3.85 era with a 1.18 whip. Around the league Dodgers blank the mariners 3-0. Max muncy hit a home run in his return to the team. Hes been gone since mid may The giants beat the white soxx 5-3 The athletics shutout the Rays 3-0. JJ bleday hit a two run shot in the first which was more than enough Padres beat the twins 5-3 as a Jackson Merrill 3 run double clinched it Astros walked off the Red Sox on a Yainer Diaz home run. 5-4 the final The pirates lose yet again, this time to the rangers. 4-3 the finalcorey seager hit two home runs. Mets hit a walk off against the orioles 4-3 the final score. Francisco alvarez was the hero on a 3-0 pitch. Diamondbacks win 9-6 over the marlins as del castillo continues his torrid start. He hit his first grand slam and drove in 6 runs NFL NEws NFL said moving kickoff touchbacks to the 35 yard line isnt likely in 2024 Tua called out Brian Flores in an interview yesterday saying he was a little too harsh The bills suffered a couple set backs in MVS and Mitch trubisky. Both out for a couple of weeks
Headlines The Reds have done it! They’ve answered their sweep of the cardinals with getting swept by the Royals! Good stuff! The Reds lose 8-1 yesterday. The offense mustered up 7 hits and a run. The reds lose the series 28-2. So much for the run differential. Andrew Abbott struggled going 5 innings , allowing 6 hits and 4 earned runs. Meanwhile Brady singer, like most of the royals pitching staff completely shut down the reds inept offense. Santiago Espinal did go 3-4 yesterday. He’s hitting 470 with a 500 obp and an 800 slug over his past 15 games. Has 23 hits and 4 home runs during that stretch. For reference, Candelario is hitting 220 with a 267 obp during that same stretch. 3 home runs Will benson is hitting 170 with a 220 obp and 13 strikeouts over his last 15 games Other news, Amed Rosario is a Cincinnati after they win the claim Hunter Greene is now missing his next 3 starts after being placed on the IL Reds and blue jays start their series in Toronto tonight. Kevin gausman is on the bump for the birds. He rolls into town with a 4-20 era with 126 strikeouts in 139 innings pitched Nfl bengals get blown out by the bears 27-3. Wood side was 17-25 for 132 yards and 2 interceptions. Rocky Lombardi was 4-8 for 33 yards. Noah Cain led Cincinnati rushers with 28 yards on 8 Carries Trayveon Williams added 22 rushing yards Kwamie lassiter the second had 5 catches and 33 yards , both which led bengals wide outs Kris Jenkins added a sack Evan McPherson added a 54 yarder. 3 years 16 million was inked yesterday Cincinnati open finals are this afternoon Francis Tiafoe trailed 5-2 in the third set last night. He forced a tie break and won against Ruune. He will be playing the biggest match of his career against world number one Jannik sinner Aryna sabalenka vs Jessica pegula on the woman’s side Wnba the fever beat the storm 92-75 and Caitlin Clark broke the wnba single season rookie mark for assists. She leads the league with 8.3 assists per game had 9 yesterday reaching 232 passing the record of 224 set in 1998. The overall single season assist record was set last season by Alyssa Thomas at 316 There are 12 more games left
Headlines The Reds will return to action tonight against the Royals. It is former Red Michael Lorenzen vs Nick Martinez. Lorenzen is 5-6 with a 3.79 era and a 1.30 whip. Nick Martinez has a 1.03 whip with a 3.16 Era. The Reds also said they are considering using facial recognition system for fans entering ballpark. It is one of 6 ballparks using this technology.To use the new system, fans can enroll on the MLB Ballpark app where it will take a picture of the user's face. The image is then converted into a code and the image is then deleted. Around the league Twins win it in the ninth against the rangers. They have won 9 of 14 Phillies blowout the nationals. Weston Wilson is now the ninth phillies player to hit for the cycle but the first rookie in the organization to accomplish it Gunnar Henderson ripped his 31’s home run of the season in the orioles 5-1 win over the red sox Giants shutout the Braves 6-0 which means the Reds gained a half game on their off day Brewers rallied in the eighth to beat the dodgers and tie up the series at 2 a piece. Yelich did elect to undergo season ending back surgery. Mariners lose to the tigers again this time 2-1. Javier baez hit a go ahead 2 run homer in the 8th. Detroit sweeps The Athletics trailed 5-0 to the Mets, but stormed all the way back. 7-6 the A’s win. The game took 3 hours and 45 minutes and took 425 pitches which is the longest game of any nine inning game in the pitch clock era WNBA The Sky get destroyed by the Mercury 85-65. Angel Reese went 4-14 from the field with 15 rebounds. NFL Harbaugh was asked about Kaepernick yesterday to which he responded he wont be on the roster this season or the coaching staff NCAA The Notre Dame mens swimming program has been suspended for at least one year after an external review found members of the team violated ncaa rules by wagering among themselves on results of their competitions and failed to treat one another with dignity and respect
Headlines the Reds win again! They finish off a sweep of the Cardinals to take second place in the division! They trail the mets, giants and braves. They are still 4.5 games back The Reds beat the cardinals 9-2. Emelio pagan opened and was very good. They used 5 other pitchers. Spiers was the only one who struggled. Jonathan India went 3-5 with 4 rbis and 2 home runs Elly De la cruz had an rbi double Stephenson hit a homerun Fridel went 2-4 with 2 home runs on his birthday. The bottom half of the lineup (fraley benson and marte) all had hits and went a combined 5-11 The Reds will return to action tomorrow night against the Royals. It is former Red Michael Lorenzen vs Nick Martinez. Lorenzen is 5-6 with a 3.79 era and a 1.30 whip. Nick Martinez has a 1.03 whip with a 3.16 Era. Around the league The team the Reds are trailing, the atlanta braves unfortunately will look for a 4 game sweep of the giants tonight. They won last night 13-2. Michael harris hit a grand slam in his 1st at bat since his return from injury. The Blue jays dominated the angels. Berrios looked sharp and Varsho’s 3 run home run helped finish off the sweep of LA Yankees dominate the white sox 10-2. Aaron Judge becomes the fastest player to reach 300 home runs. It was his 955th game. Soto also homered Brewers get a win back against LA. 5-4 the final score. Walker Buehler was pulled early going only 3.1 innings allowing 3 hits,4 walks, and 1 earned runs Athletics lose big to the Mets 9-1. Lindor and Alonso both homered Astros hold on to beat the Rays 2-1 in ten innings. The Cubs get swept away by the guardians after a 6-1 loss last night. Alex cobb gets his first win in nearly a year. Tigers beat the mariners again 3-2 the final score last night The phillies end their losing skid after winning 9-5 last night against the marlins. Schwarber hit a grand slam The Padres complete their second sweep of the season against the pirates. 6-0 for the year. The pirates have lost 10 in a row. Mitch Keller has given up 15 earned uns in his last nine innings of work Other baseball news, the white sox have dropped 2025 season ticket prices NFL news The Patriots trade Judon to the Falcons Cowboys are signing carl lawson Soccer news Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new United States coach with the responsibility of leading the team into the 2026 World Cup, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
Headlines the Reds win again! The Reds have a chance to sweep the Cardinals tonight! Hunter Greene has been absolutely incredible. 7 innings 4 hits, 1 earned run, a couple pukes, and 8 strikeouts. He is 4-0 with a 0.98 ERA over his last 7 starts. His season ERA is at 2.83 He has given up more than 3 runs in a start once in his last 12 games TJ Friedl went 2-3 with a walk Steer had another RBI as well as a hit Candelario hit a home run as did TY france. Alexis Diaz got his 24th save The Reds are still 4.5 games back but have jumped the Cubs. If they win tonight, they will jump the cardinals as well The Reds are back at it tonight at 640 where Kyle Gibson takes on Emilio Pagan as an opener. Kyle Gibson is 7-4 with a 3.99 era and 115 strikeouts. Pagan returns from the IL with a 4.22 era and 26 strikeouts. Around the league Braves hold on to beat the giants 4-3 in 10 innings yet again. Padres shutout the Pirates 3-0 and have now won 5 straight games against Pittsburgh. The Pirates have lost 9 games in a row The Diamondbacks walk off the Rockies 4-3. It was a 2 out 2 run single by jake mccarthy Blue Jays crush the angels 6-1. Vlad guerrero has hit safely in 23 of his last 24 games Yankees beat the White Sox 4-1 as Juan soto carried the entire team. 3 home runs and 4 RBI’s Dodgers crush the Brewers 7-2. Shoehei goes yard yet again as the Brewers have lost 3 in a row Twins obliterated the Royals 13-3. Former Red Kyle Farmer went yard for the first time this season last night Nationals crush the orioles 9-3 . Andres Chaparro hit 3 doubles in his MLB debut . Rookie James wood had another 4 hit game Marlins shutout the Phillies 5-0. Philies have dropped 4 straight The Tigers dismantle the Mariners 15-1 the final score. Tarik Skubal earned his MLB leading 14th win as his era keeps dropping. 2.53. Kerry Carpenter hit 2 home runs. Guardians barely beat the cubs 2-1. Rookie Noel hit a 430 foot home run. Cubs have lost back to back games Astros hang on to beat the rays and the athletics crushed the mets 9-4 NFL Lions' Dan Campbell expects injured RB Jahmyr Gibbs to be 'fine' Vikings rookie qb jj mccarthy needs knee surgery
Headlines
- the Reds win again! 6-1 the final score last night against the cardinals.
- Andrew Abbott was dominant going 6.2 innings allowing 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 6.
- Jakob Junis carried the Reds the rest of the way home going 2 and a third striking out 3 and not allowing a base runner.
- Former Red Sonny Gray had a tough go, 5 innings, 5 hits, 6 earned runs. He did manage to strikeout 9 Reds
- Spencer Steer went 2-3 with a walk, 2 home runs, 5 rbis, and a stolen base in his return to second base. He hit leadoff as well
- Elly De La Cruz went 2-4 with a double and a home Run
- The Reds are back at it tonight where it is All Star Hunter Greene taking on Erick Fedde. Greene enters this game with a 2.9 era, an 8-4 record, 154 ks and a 1.03 whip. Erick Fedde is 8-5 with a 3.2 era with 118 k’s and a 1.15 whip
Around the League
- The Braves shutout the giants 1-0 in extras. Sale threw 7 shutout innings with 12 k’s. Snell went 6.1 innings not allowing a run and striking out 11.
- The Padres hang on to beat the Pirates 2-1. They just finished a sweep of the Pirates less than a week ago
- The diamondbacks beat the rockies 5-4 on back to back wild pitches.
- The White Sox get their largest win of the season destroying the yankees 12-2. It is their first win under Sizemore
- Dodgers take care of the Brew crew 5-2. Shoehei and Mookie both go yard which was significant to some.
- Cubs fall to the guardians in a back and forth game 9-8. Happ and PCA homer for the cubs while Kwan and Noel hit a combined 3 home runs for the guardians
NFL News
- It is feared that Jahmyr Gibbs has possibly torn his ACL. He was being evaluated for a leg injury after departing the practice session early. It is listed as a hamstring injury
- Haason Reddick requested a trade from the jets to which they promptly denied.
- Will Levis has partnered with mayonnaise which could be a perfume
- Dolphins let go of Teair Tart
- Amarius Mims suffered a strained pectoral muscle and will be out multiple weeks
- Chase claypool has been placed on the il
Headlines
- the Reds win a Sunday game! It is the first time they’ve done so since June 2nd when they beat the Cubs at Wrigley field!
- Tyler Stephenson went 2-3 with a home run
- Santiago Espinal is heating up as he had two big RBI’s as well as 2 hits. His average is now 249 for the year
- Nick lodolo still finding himself but a better outing . 5.1 innings 3 hits , 3 earned runs , 4 strikeouts
- The Reds of course lose the series to the Brewers mustering up 7 runs.
- They have now lost 9 series in a row against the brewers . They have lost 34 of their last 46 against the brewers. The Reds are 8-42 when they score 3 runs or less. The reds are 8-32 when they do not hit a home run. They are 9-21 in one run games
- The reds are back at it tonight against the cardinals ! Sonny gray comes back to town to face Andrew Abbott. Gray is 11-6 with a 3.65 era, 153 strikeouts and a 1.07 whip. Abbott is 9-9 with a 3.7 era and 104 strikeouts.
Elsewhere around the league
- Angels take care of the Nats 6-4
- Yankees hold on for dear life winning 8-7 over the rangers. Stanton Soto and judge all homered
- Astros humiliate the Red Sox 10-2
- Athletics stomp on the blue jays 8-4
- Rays edge out the orioles 2-1 to avoid the sweep
- Marlins win 7-6 to snap the padres 7 game winning streak
- Mariners crush the Mets 12-1
- Dodgers sweep the pirates winning 6-5 yesterday. Pirates have lost 9/10
- Rockies beat the Braves yesterday and win the series. Braves have lost 7 of 8
Nfl pre season
- eagles beat the ravens 16-13. John ross had 3 catches for 28 yards
- Jags best Kc 26-13
- Seahawks took care of the chargers 16-3
- Bengals fall to the buccaneers 17-14. Burrow was 5-7 for 51 yards and a touchdown.
- Chase brown rushed 5 times for 10 yards
- Jermaine burton looked good catchching 3 balls for 82 yards and a touchdown
- Tee higgins also caught a touchdown
olympics
- The US won the total medal count by 35 total medals and tied China at 40 with the most gold medals
FCC
- SHoutout santos Laguna 6-5 in penalties to advance further in the tournament
It all begins tonight for your Cincinnati Bengals…it’s pre-season game NUMBER ONE. And it’s a very different first game than those of the past under head coach Zach Taylor…..Joe Burrow and the starters are getting some minutes on the field. Remember, we’ve questioned why they have not been in pre-season games of the past, especially considering the slow starts in the regular season. Tampa Bay is in town at paycor for a 7pm kickoff. You can watch the game on fox 19! One starter , at least in the return game, will not see action tonight. That’s charlie Jones . He injured his knee yesterday in practice and had to be carted off the field. Jay Morrison from pro football talk joins us in about 15 minutes with the latest on Jones and a preview of what to look for tonight! The Reds scoried 7 times in the tenth inning last night to beat the marlins for the third time in four days. The Marlins are awful. Tonight’s a different ballgame in the level of competition as the reds play the first of 3 against the division-leading milwaukee brewers. Milwaukee is pretty amazing….they have a first-year manager, have been injured even more thasn the reds, including 4/5ths of their starting rotation, yet they sit 16 games over .500 after a complete wipeout of the braves the last three days. Carson Spiers gets the ball for cincinnati. The game can be seen on Apple TV at 8 est. The Reds sit in a tie for last in the central with the cubbies. They are five back in the wildcard. Its starting to look like we may not see Matt Mcclain this season. His rehab assignment has been pushed back again and no timetable as to exactly if and or when it will happen at all. Mcclain has missed the entire season with shoulder surgery. We ask the question today: If the team can’t reach the playoffs , what would you like to see haoppen between now and the end of the year. FC Cincinnati plays in the round of 32 of the leagues cup tonight at tql against santos laguna out of the top mexican league. FCC was eliminated in this round one year ago. And how about the fire of the mens us olympic basketball team? They were down 17 headed in to the fourth quarter against Serbia and stormed back to win 95-91. Steph Curry scored 36….lebron notched a triple-double to send the states to the gold medal game against france. Remember, that was the matchup in the final four years ago. The womens team plays australia in the semi-finals at 11:15 eastern this morning. All kinds of medals to be won today across the board. The closing ceremonies are sunday.
Headlines The Reds lose to the Marlins 6-4. Derek Hill’s first inning grand slam was the difference. The Marlins jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first and the Reds had a hard time managing . Tj Fridl’s grand slam helped out the Reds but it wasnt enough. The Reds strand the bases loaded in the ninth inning. Andrew Abbott settled in after a horrible first inning as his struggles continue. 5 innings , 6 hits, and 6 earned runs. In two starts vs Miami this season, he went 8.1 innings allowing 13 hits 11 earned runs. Tyler Stephenson went 2-4 with 2 doubles. He has 7 hits in his last 4 games started. Reds and Marlins are back at it tonight at 610. Hunter Greene who is rolling in with a 2.83 ERA is squaring off with Kyle Tyler. In minimal work, he has a 5.27 era and is 0-2 Around the league The Phillies come back to obliterate the dodgers 9-4. Schwarber hit 3 home runs. Tigers beat the mariners 6-2.Skubal is now 13-4 on the year as he added 9 strikeouts last night. Franisco lindor delivered the go ahead hit in the ninth as the mets beat the rockies 5-3 Bobby Witt hit 2 home runs yesterday in the Royals rout of the Red Sox Cardinals get a game back against Tampa Bay Angels crush the Yankees in game 2 but the yankees take game 1 Brewers take another against the BRaves last night as they mustered up 16 hits in their 8-5 victory Orioles handle the blue jays 7-3 as santander hit 2 home runs Padres hang on to beat the pirates in 10 innings. Jackson merrilll hit 2 home runs in the win White Sox look to start a brand new losing streak as they fall to the athletics 3-2. They did announce they are firing their manager Pedro Griftol who finishes his tenure as manager with a 89-190 record Astros win 6-4 as Yordan Alvarez’s home run was the hardest hit home run of the season at 117 mph Cubs crush the twins. Happ and Busch each hit home runs
Headlines The Reds win a game! They destroy the Miami Marlins 8-2. Elly De La Cruz went 4-5 again with 2 more rbi’s 2 doubles and a stolen base Nick Lodolo is now 9-4 on the season as he bounced back from his previous outing. 6 innings 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts Ty France hit another home run As did Tyler Stephenson. Stephenson in his last 15 games is hitting 255 with a 364 obp and a 511 slug. He has 4 home runs and 8 rbi’s over that span. Elly De La Cruz in his last 30 games is hitting 300 with a 368 obp with a 592 slug. He has 6 home runs and 20 stolen bases over that stretch. He is 8-10 with 5 rbis and 5 runs scored so far in this series. Tonight the Reds are back where it is Andrew Abbott vs Valente Bellozo. Bellozo enters play with a 4.20 era and a 0.93 whip in 3 outings. Andrew Abbott enters play with a 3.41 era with 97 strikeouts and a 129 whip Other Reds news the Reds have signed Tucker Barnhart to a minor league deal. He won two gold gloves with the Reds in his career. Other Reds news, the Reds will be playing the Braves at Bristol Motor speedway next season. Around the League Phillies bounce back against the Dodgers winning 6-2. Chicago snapped their 21 game losing streak against the Oakland Athletics last night. 5-1 the final score Tigers beat the Mariners 4-2 Mets fall to the Rockies in Colorado 6-3 Red Sox win the series against kansas city winning 6-5 yesterday Astros win 4-2 over the rangers but the story of the game was Framber Valdez. Valdez had a no hitter going in the bottom of the ninth with 2 outs. He loses it on a corey seager 2 run home run. Cubs beat the twins 7-3 Cardinals get a win over the Rays The Brewers shutout the Braves winning 10-0 Padres shutout the pirates 6-0 In other baseball news, Former player Billy Bean passed away at 60 years old. Bean worked with MLB clubs to advance equality or all players , coaches, managers, umpires , employees, and stakeholders throughout baseball to ensure an equitable inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone. Olympics The United States Mens basketball team humiliated Brazil 122-87. Joel Embid laughed at the fans booing him in Paris. Embid had 14 points and 7 rebounds in 12 minutes in the first half alone. USA has won each of its first four games by at least 15 points marking the first time a US mens team has done so since 2008 NFL NEWS The Patriots have decided they will not pursue Brandon Aiyuk as it looks like the Steelers are now the front runner
The Reds win a game! They destroy the Marlins 10-3. It was a home run fest as Noelvi Marte, Ty France and Elly De la cruz all go yard.Elly happened to hit two home runs. Elly was 4-5 with 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 3 rbi’s and 3 runs scored. Ty France went 3-5 Jake Fraley went 2-5 with 2 rbis Nick Martinez had a great start going 5 innings allowing 4 hits and striking out 5 Jakob Junis struggled going 1.2 innings allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. Jesus Sanchez did hit the farthest home run of the season last night. 487 feet. The Reds and marlins are back at it tonight where Nick Lodolo is taking on Max Meyer. Lodolo is coming in with a 3.99 Era with 100ks. Max Meyer has a 3.81 era with 24 strikeouts. Around the league The Dodgers win 5-3 against the Phillies yesterday. Ohtani hit another home run adding on a double and 2 rbis The White Sox lose yet again. The Athletics win easily 5-1 as Chicago ties the AL record with 21 losses in a row. Record was set in 1988 by the Orioles Red Sox take care of the Royals 9-5 Astros fall to the Rangers in extras as Josh Smith walks it off in the tenth Twins shutout the Cubs 3-0 Giants beat the nationals 4-1 Diamondbacks get a win against the guardian 7-6 Mets shutout the Cardinals 6-0 FC Cincinnati The orange and blue were down 2-0 late to New York City in the opening game of the leagues cup yesterday. They proceeded to score 4 goals from the 79th minute on. NFL News: THe 49ers are open to trading brandon Aiyuk and it looks like its a race between the patriots and the Browns. Daniel Jones incites a fight at the giants lions joint practice. Greg Van Roten was pushed into the ground by Alim McNeill and then Jones shoved him in the back The Chiefs made Harrison Butker the NFL’s highest paid kicker on a 4 year 25.6 million dollar deal Jim Harbaugh denies any wrongdoing at Michigan
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When the reds came out of the all-star break, all we heard was, they’re ready for a run…….especially after beating juggernauts colorado and miami in back to back series at home. The first series after the break, the worst three days of the season….a sweep against washington……after wins in atlanta, the reds roll into tampa bay, score four runs in three games, lose two of three against the rays, including yesterday’s killer loss. This offense is so bad. The defense stinks and their baserunning blunders occur virtually every night. Did Hunter Greene really have to leave the game at 100 pitches? Is that a hard rule? Lucas Sims? With the bases loaded? Are you kidding? Tonight the cubbies come to town for the first of a three-game series. That’s a series for last place. Bengals defensive end Sam hubbard left yesterday’s practice on a golf cart after suffering a knee injury. By alll accounts it doesn’t appear to be serious….thankfully, and he should be back soon. Jamar Chase still not practicving……any thoughts on that? We have em…. In a matter of moments, Charlie Goldsmith from cincinnati.com will join us to talk reds and bengals. The cowboys got really bad news yesterday when defensive end sam williams tore his left ACL during a non-contact-special teams drill yesterday, He will miss the entire season. And in the olympic games, team usa rolled in its first game 110-84 over serbia. Next up south sudan on wednesday.
When the reds came out of the all-star break, all we heard was, they’re ready for a run…….especially after beating juggernauts colorado and miami in back to back series at home. The first series after the break, the worst three days of the season….a sweep against washington……after wins in atlanta, the reds roll into tampa bay, score four runs in three games, lose two of three against the rays, including yesterday’s killer loss. This offense is so bad. The defense stinks and their baserunning blunders occur virtually every night. Did Hunter Greene really have to leave the game at 100 pitches? Is that a hard rule? Lucas Sims? With the bases loaded? Are you kidding? Tonight the cubbies come to town for the first of a three-game series. That’s a series for last place. Bengals defensive end Sam hubbard left yesterday’s practice on a golf cart after suffering a knee injury. By alll accounts it doesn’t appear to be serious….thankfully, and he should be back soon. Jamar Chase still not practicving……any thoughts on that? We have em…. In a matter of moments, Charlie Goldsmith from cincinnati.com will join us to talk reds and bengals. The cowboys got really bad news yesterday when defensive end sam williams tore his left ACL during a non-contact-special teams drill yesterday, He will miss the entire season. And in the olympic games, team usa rolled in its first game 110-84 over serbia. Next up south sudan on wednesday.
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Headlines
- Reds get swept by the Washington Nationals. They lost 5-2 yesterday. Andrew Abbott did all he could going 6.2 innings giving up 6 hits and 0 earned runs. Lucas Sims gets credited with the loss.
- The Reds mustered up 5 hits. Noelvi Marte and Stuart Fairchild each hit home runs.
- Reds get outscored 18-11 in the series.
- News also broke yesterday that the Reds are going to be looking to dump players with expiring contracts. The focus being Frankie Montas
- They now head to atlanta and its Hunter Greene vs Reynaldo Lopez tonight. Lopez is 7-3 with a 1.88 era. Hunter Greene has a 3.34 era
Around the League
- Brewers win in a thriller over the Twins 8-7. Rhys Hoskins hit a go ahead homer in the eighth. Eric Hasse hit two home runs.
- The phillies blanked the Pirates 6-0. Tyler Phillips tossed six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid the series sweep
- Cardinals beat the Braves 6-2 as burleson and goldschmidt hit home runs. Cardinals win the series.
- Yankees will be playing to avoid another series loss this afternoon as the Rays win game 3 yesterday 6-4
- Blue Jays come back to beat the tigers 5-4 as george springer hit two home runs
- Marlins defeat the mets 4-2
- Padres take care of the guardians 2-1
- The Cubs narrowly defeat the diamondbacks 2-1
- The Orioles win the series but lose yesterday to the rangers 3-2 as jonah heim homered twice
- Dodgers beat the Red Sox last night and Shohei Ohtani is the first NL player to reach 30 home runs. His home run traveled 475 feet
The Open Championship
- Xander Schauffele wins the Open with a score of 9 under.
- Justin Rose and Billy Horschel came in second at 7 under.
- Only 9 players finished below par
Olympics
- Lebron is the flag bearer as voted on by his fellow olympians. He is the first male basketball player in history to get the honor
The Bengals Ring of Honor is announced. The team talks about the best stadiums in college football. Nick Elam briefly joins the show.
Justin Kinner and the boys talk about the All-Star game. Which of the young stars in Major League Baseball would make the best centerpieces for a franchise Major League Baseball? Kinner has an...interesting.... take on how to change the NFL Draft.
The Chatterbox Crew talks about how great the last night's homerun derby was. Is the Homerun Derby the best All-Star event in sports? That and more on Off the Bench.
The Off the Bench Crew reacts to the Cincinnati Reds drafting Chase Burns. Reid replaces Casey in the producing chair. Elliot is still a little rascal.
Reds
- The Reds beat the Colorado Rockies yesterday afternoon 8-1. They won the series 3-1 scoring 31 runs.
- The reds offense was solid with 14 hits, 8 of them being extra base hits.
- 2 Reds had 3 hit games and 3 more reds had multi hit games
- Jonathan India was 3-4 with a walk and a double
- Spencer steer was 3-5 with a double
- Tyler Stephenson had 5 rbis and 2 hits. Both of those being 2 home runs. He finished the series 8-18 with 4 home runs and 3 doubles
- Reece Hinds finished his first series in the majors 8-16 with 6 extra base hits 4 rbis, 2 stolen bases and 2 runs scored
- Espinal had an RBI in every game this series and went 6-12 in the series. He mashed a home run yesterday
- The story of yesterdays game was Hunter greene. He struck out the first 6 batters he faced. 6 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned run while striking out a season high 10 batters . His era sits at 3.34 .
- The reds are back at it tonight against Miami who has lost 7 of 9
- Carson Spiers is going up against Yonny Chirinos. Spiers has a 3.64 era with 32 strikeouts while chirinos 4.19 era with a 1.6 whip
Around the league
- The Phillies complete their sweep of the dodgers winning 5-1. Nola dominated with 6 innings and 9 strikeouts. Schwarber turner and marsh all hitting home runs
- Pirates shutout the brewers 1-0. Paul skenes was pulled after going 7 innings striking out 11 and not allowing a single hit.
- Tigers eviscerate the Guardians 10-1. Flahrety is having a hell of a season
- Mets shutout the nationals 7-0 to complete their sweep
- Cubs shutout the orioles 8-0 to complete their sweep. They scored 21 runs in the series allowing 2 runs. They had two shutouts
- Rays beat the Yankees 5-4. It got sketchy towards the end where the game winning catch was seemingly dropped but after discussion the ball came out during celebration
- Diamondbacks shutout the Braves 1-0
- Mariners trample the angels 11-0
- Red Sox shutout Oakland 7-0
Reds
- The Reds lose to the Rockies 6-5. A 3 run 9th inning came up just short.
- Kyle Freeland dominated going 6 and two thirds allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 9.
- Sam Hilliard batting out of the 9 spot hit 2 home runs with 3 RBIS
- 5 Rockies had multi hit games
- Frankie Montas got roughed up going 7 innings allowing 5 earned runs
- Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson each hit home runs .
- Noelvi Marte had 3 hits with a double
- Rece Hinds added another hit and brought in a run.
- The Reds and Rockies close out the series this afternoon at 110 where Hunter Greene faces Austin Gomber. Greene has a 3.45 ERA with 116 strikeouts while Gomber has a 4.47 era with only 62 strikeouts. He has given up 22 runs over his last 5 starts
Around the League
- Royals sweep the double header against the cardinals winning 6-4, and 8-5
- Twins and White sox also played a double header and finally the sox win a game against the Twins this season. Michael kopech in game 1 threw an immaculate inning to get the save in the first game of the double header. Twins won the second game.
- Cubs shutout the Orioles 4-0. Shota tossed 6 innings of shutout 6 strikeot baseball. Corbin burnes also went 6 innings but gave up 9 hits and 3 earned runs
- Mariners shutout the Padres 2-0
- Tigers defeat the guardians 5-4 as reese olson tossed a quality start
- Yankees win 2-1 against the Rays. stromon left early only making it 4.1 innings.
- Phillies win 4-3 over the dodgers and will look for the sweep this afternoon. Schwarber hit a home run
- Mets dominate the nationals 6-2 as jose iglesias had a 3 hit night
- Astros blow out the marlins 9-1
- Brewers get revenge on the pirates winning 9-0. Myers tossed 8 scoreless innings as hoskins and adames each hit homers
WNBA
- The Fever fell to the Mystics 89-84. Caitlin Clark had 29 points on 7-14 shooting adding 13 assists and 5 rebounds. She also added 5 turnovers.
USA BASKETBALL
- They kicked off their exhibition schedule with a win over canada.
USA Soccer
- Gregg Berhalter head coach of the mens soccer team has been relieved of his duties and they reached out to Jurgen Klopp
Headlines Reds The Reds win 12-6 over the Colorado Rockies. It was an offensive explosion. The Reds had 13 hits which included a 5 run second inning and a 4 run 7th inning. Spencer Steer hit a 2 run home run and added two walks. That is now 4 home runs in his last 7 games . Elly De La Cruz added a double and a walk Tyler Stephenson went 3-5 with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles, a home run, and 2 rbi. The first 3 multi hit game of his career Edwin Rios got his first hit of the season last night and added a walk Rece Hinds is batting 625 through 2 games of his career. He added a double a triple and another home run. It was hit 113 miles per hour and it was a missile to the strikeout sign in left field Santiago Espinal added 2 hits as did will benson who crushed a massive home run. Nick Lodolo looked sharp before the rain delay, and looked completely lost after the rain delay. The Reds did have to burn 6 relievers. They are back at it tonight where Frankie Montas takes on kyle freeland. Freeland is 0-3 with a 6.62 era and a 1.67 whip. Frankie has a 4.19 era and 1.32 whip Around the league The Chicago Cubs obliterate the Baltimore Orioles last night winning 9-2. Jameson Tailion and 3 relievers combine for a 5 hitter. Harper and Schwarber returned to the Phillies lineup last night, and they destroyed the dodgers 10-1. Wheeler had to leave early with back stiffness and Trea Turner mashed a grand slam Guardians led 6-0 over the tigers but detroit clawed all the way back to tie it at 7. Unfortunately cleveland won it in extras. Yankees lose to the Rays 5-3. Yankees lose its 17th game in their last 23. The Nationals trailed 6-0 heading into the 8th, they fought back and lost 7-5. Quintana tossed 7 innings of 1 hit 5 strikeout baseball Athletics took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Red Sox scored 11 runs in the first 2 innings and coasted from there. Pirates blew out the Brewers 12-2. Joey bart hit a grand slam. Palacios, reynolds, tellez and suwinksi also all hit home runs Giants score 2 to walk off the blue jays in the 9th. News out of the dominican republic…. Wander Frnco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds take game 1 of the series against the Rockies. They shut them out 6-0 Andrew Abbott tossed 7 innings of 3 hit and 8 strikeout baseball. He drops his era to 3.06 and his whip is now 1.17. Fernando Cruz came in and dominated after that. The Reds offense woke up. Elly de la cruz had 2 hits, an RBI, a double, a walk and 2 runs scored. He is hitting 300 with a 373 obp and a 583 slug Jeimer Candelario went 2-4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. He is hitting 291 with a 300 obp in his last month of action Santiago Espinal recorded his first hit in 2 weeks last night. The story of the game was Rece Hinds. In his major league debut, he went 2-3 with a double and a home run. The Reds and Rockies are back at it tonight at 710. Nick Lodolo makes his return from the IL. He is 8-3 with a 2.96 ERA and a 1.07 Whip. Cal Quantrill for the Rockies has a 3.77 era. Around the league Mets get their teeth kicked in by the Pirates. 8-2 final. Oneil Cruz started things on the right note with a 450 foot home run. Mitch Keller went 8 innings striking out 6 allowing 2 earned runs Cardinals shutout the nationals 6-0. Miles Mikolas went 6.1 striking out 3 Tigers shutout the guardians 1-0. Montero went 6.1 allowing 3 hits 0 runs and striking out 4 Twins defeat the White Sox 8-6 in 11 innings. They are 8-0 against the white sox this season. Rangers crush the angels 9-4. And Braves win 5-4 over the diamondbacks in 11 innings as well. TODAY IN SOCCER Spain and France play at 3 pm in the Euros Argentina takes on Canada at 8 pm in the copas Ryder Cup Keegan Bradley is named US captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup team #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ TEE HIGGINS SIGNS FRANCHISE TAG WITH CINCINNATI BENGALS! | Chatterbox Bengals - https://youtu.be/9BU_7Mpq38o ◼ Do Reds Fans Forgive Noelvi Marte? | CBox Man On The Street - https://youtu.be/Rwh4PudzJhs ◼ Asking Strangers if Cincinnati Reds David Bell Should be Fired | CBox Man on the Street - https://youtu.be/3Ye-HjJdmmQ ◼ NCAA EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 GAMEPLAY REACTION! | CBox Reacts - https://youtu.be/hXQwjMcD244 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Twitter: https://x.com/1410Kinner
Headlines
Reds
- The Reds swept the Yankees in new york last week. They answer that with getting swept by the Tigers at home. 5-1 the final
- Ashcraft pitched a decent game going 4.2 innings only allowing 1 earned run
- Tarik Skuball stole the show going 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run while striking out a career high 13 batters.
- Zach Mckinstry who entered yesterdays game hitting almost 150, hit a home run went 2-4 and brought in 3 runs.
- The Reds offense mustered up 4 hits. Austin Wynns hit another double. The first Red to hit 4 doubles in his first 6 at bats since 1960.
- The Reds face the Rockies in 4 games starting tonight at 7:10. It is Andrew Abbott vs Ryan Feltner. Feltner is 1-7 with a 5.6 era. Abbott is 8-6 with a 3.2 era. The rockies have won one road series all season.
- The Reds shipped off Alex Young for outfielder austin slater.
- As of this moment, elly de la cruz is the Reds only all star
Around the league
- The Mets rallied to beat the pirates yesterday winning 3-2. Lindor hit a 2 run single off of chapman in the ninth.
- Cardinals crush the nationals 8-3. Willson Contreras hit his second home run of the series, yesterday against former red derek law.
- Braves shutout the Phillies 6-0. Lopez went 6 innings allowing 2 hits while striking out 6 and the braves offense hit 4 home runs
- Marlins defeat the white sox 7-4 as Jake Burger hit a game winning three run homer in the ninth
- Guardians beat the giants 5-4. Bo Naylors pinch hit 3 run home run sends the guardians past san fran
- The Twins walked off the Astros yesterday 3-2 on a christian vazquez home run
- Cubs shutout the Angels 5-0. Wesneski goes 6.1 innings only allowing 1 hit
- Rangers destroy the Rays 13-2
- Royals dismantle the rockies 10-1. Bobby witt went 4-5 with 3 rbis and a home run
- Orioles win 6-3 over the athletics
- Brewers crush the dodgers 9-2. Dallas keuchel went 4,.1 innings allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs
- Red Sox shutout the yankees 3-0.
PGA
- Davis Thompson wins the John Deere Classic shooting 28 under par
WNBA
- Angel Reese breaks the double double record as the sky fall to the storm yesterday. Reese had 17 points and 14 boards. Her 13th consecutive double double
FC Cincinnati
- The orange and blue won 6-1 over Miami. Kubo had 2 goals, acosta, bubucha, asad, valenzuela each had one.
Reds
- The Reds win yet another first game of the series. They jumped out to a 5-0 lead, and held on to win 5-4.
- Graham Ashcraft went 5 innings giving up 4 hits, allowing 3 earned runs striking out 3.
- The bullpen for the most part did their job. Nick Martinez allowed a hit in an inning and fernando cruz and Alexis diaz shut them down. Diaz recorded his 18th save of the season.
- The Reds offense was boosted by 114 mph Elly De La Cruz and Will Benson Home runs
- Elly went 2-5 adding a triple and 2 RBI’s as well. Elly has 22 hits in his last 15. Hes hitting 355 over that span with a 758 slugging percentage. He has also crossed the plate 13 times during that time frame.
- Candelario went 1-4 with an rbi
- Spencer steer got on base twice via a walk and a double also bringing home a run
- Aaron Judge did go 3-4 with a home run as well.
- They are back at it tonight at 705 where Andrew Abbott goes up against carlos rodon. Rodon has allowed 20 runs in his last 3 starts. Abbott is rocking with a 3.4 era and 72 strikeouts.
Around the League
- The dodgers won 6-5 over the diamondbacks . they were down to their last strike and teoscar hernandez brought in the game winning run to walk off in the bottom of the ninth
- Athletics beat the angels 7-5. Brent rooker and lawrence butler each hit home runs.
- Orioles blanked the mariners 2-0. Grayson Rodriguez is now 10-3 on the season as he goes 6.1 innings striking out 8 and allowing only 2 hits
- Brewers beat the Rockies 4-3. Rhys Hoskins was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth for the game winning run in Coors field. The Brewers have also acquired a decent pitcher for the first trade of the season. Aaron Civale is heading to milwaukee for infielder gregory barrios.
- Rays take care of the royals 5-1. Bobby witt jr’s home run was not enough.
- Rangers shutout the padres 7-0 as Eovaldi goes 7 innings allowing only 1 hit while striking out 6
- Phillies win 6-4 over the cubs. Trea Turner homered twice including one that left the ball park. Cubs have lost 7 of 9
- Twins beat the tigers 5-3 as they extend their home run streak to 20 consecutive games hitting a deep fly.
- Giants shock the Braves winning 5-3. 3 home runs by soler, wade and ramos all homer to lead the way
- Blue Jays hang on to beat the astros 7-6. Springer hits a 3 run blast and Horwitz added a solo shot as well.
- Mets destroy the nationals 7-2. Sean Manaea went 7 innings allowing only 1 earned run. Lindor and alonso hit home runs
- Cardinals beat the pirates 7-4. Nolan gorman’s grand slam helped bolster the win
- Guardians take out the trash against the white sox 7-6 the final score.
Copa
- Brazil and Columbia tie at 1-1. Columbia wins group d and will take on Panama.
- Costa rica beat paraguay 2-1.
WNBA
- The chicago sky won 85-77 as angel reese recorded her 11th straight double double with 12 points and 19 boards
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds No news on the Reds front, but on this date in 2013, Homer Bailey threw his frist no hitter of the season, beating the giants 3-0. Jonathan India was named National League Player of the Week Tonight the Reds return. Graham Ashcraft has a 5.45 era with 52 strikeouts, and a 1.49 whip Luis gil is 9-3 with a 3.15 era, 99 strikeouts and a 1.12 whip Around the League Astros win 3-1 over the Blue Jays. Hunter Brown tossed 6 innings of 2 hit shutout baseball with five strikeouts. Yordon Alvarez hit a 2 run shot. Mets and Nationals went to extras yesterday, but the Mets get the win on the road. 9-7 the final in 10 innings. A pair of home runs gave the mets a 9-3 lead, and it was big enough to hold on to a win. The rockies defeat the Brewers 8-7 in 10 innings. William contreras and willy adames each had 3 hits. Brenton Doyle had 3 hits for the rockies as well as 3rbi’s and 2 home runs. NBA Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs have agreed to a max extension through the 2028 season. Worth 150 million. Jayson Tatum is receiving five years and 314 million dollars. The largest contract in NBA history Klay Thompson joins the mavs on a 3 year 50 million dollar deal Soccer The USMNT fell to Uruguay 1-0 Chrsitian Pulisic blast officiating after the loss. It appeared as if he was telling official kevin ortega to go celebrate with Uruguay. Pulisic said quote “Yeah he wouldnt shake my hand but its normal i guess”. #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ TEE HIGGINS SIGNS FRANCHISE TAG WITH CINCINNATI BENGALS! | Chatterbox Bengals - https://youtu.be/9BU_7Mpq38o ◼ Do Reds Fans Forgive Noelvi Marte? | CBox Man On The Street - https://youtu.be/Rwh4PudzJhs ◼ Asking Strangers if Cincinnati Reds David Bell Should be Fired | CBox Man on the Street - https://youtu.be/3Ye-HjJdmmQ ◼ NCAA EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 GAMEPLAY REACTION! | CBox Reacts - https://youtu.be/hXQwjMcD244 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby Twitter: https://x.com/1410Kinner
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. For the reds , this weekend series epitomized the entire month of June….a month where the team won 13 and lost 13. They look great on offense for two games of the series at busch stadium…..get shut out in the other two. They outscored st louis 20-11 over the four games but they are no closer in the nl central standings than when the weekend began. Hunter Greene? Tell me what you think? I can watch a guy on tv……a guy who looks almost unhittable….a guy who gives up only one run. I also see a guy who averages five innings per start this season…. before throwing 95-100 pitches. This was a game you needed to win and the best arm on your team goes 4.2 innings. The offense stunk…that’s obvious. They’re lucky they didn’t get no-hit by lance lynn. It’s a month where they had a seven-game wining streak, then lost 12 out of 17 to end the month. July is what i call go time…..GO MONTH. Go to work winning games and get over .500 or go home. If you start the month of August under the .500 mark, your chances of reaching the post-season are virtually nill. The end of this month is also the trade deadline…… big decisions would need to be made. Deal Montas? Alexis Diaz is pitching great right now and could help a contender. Does India get thrown back in to the trade conversation or is he now a guy you want around…. He’s playing great, but next year he has to be an outfielder, right? That was supposed to happen last year. The month officially starts tomorrow at yankee stadium in the first of three against the yanks. The reds sit a half game out of last place, 12 games out of first. The yankees are 22 games over .500, a half game back of baltimore in the al east. Did you see this story on the first-place brewers? The teams first 64 plate appearances with the bases loaded this season, they had a .164 batting average with just one home run……it was a topic manager pat murphy was regularly asked about. Since then, the team has hit five grand slams in the last 8 games. Five! They now lead the majors in that category. Basketball, the nba’s free agent frenzy has started. Paul george is headed to philadelphia on a four-year max deal. James Harden stays with the clippers for two more years. Lebron james is an unrestricted free agent but where’s he going. The lakers just drafted his son Bronny. Luke and i will talk about that shortly. And in golf, unreal finish in detroit at the rocket mortgage classic where Cam Davis wins in an unlikely fashion… #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ TEE HIGGINS SIGNS FRANCHISE TAG WITH CINCINNATI BENGALS! | Chatterbox Bengals - https://youtu.be/9BU_7Mpq38o ◼ Do Reds Fans Forgive Noelvi Marte? | CBox Man On The Street - https://youtu.be/Rwh4PudzJhs ◼ Asking Strangers if Cincinnati Reds David Bell Should be Fired | CBox Man on the Street - https://youtu.be/3Ye-HjJdmmQ ◼ NCAA EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 GAMEPLAY REACTION! | CBox Reacts - https://youtu.be/hXQwjMcD244 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Reds
- the Cincinnati reds are all the way back. They beat the cardinals last night 11-4. It was a blowout pretty much from the jump
- Andrew Abbott didn’t look his best walking 6 batters and throwing over 100 pitches in 5 innings . He only allowed 2 runs which is a positive and that era is still around 3.4
- The offense came alive. The reds had 6 different players hit 6 doubles.
- Jonathan India added 2 more hits including a double and an rbi. 6 straight multi hit games now for India. 7 in his last 9. He has 14 hits in his last 7 games while hitting 560/ with a 630 obp and slugging 960. Over the last month, he’s hitting 350 with an obp of 440
- Elly de la Cruz went 3-5 with a triple and an rbi and stolen base. Has 5 multi hit games in his last 6. He is hitting 263 with a 353 obp and a 483 slug over his last month of baseball. Hitting 420 over his last week.
- Spencer steer went 2-5 with a home run and a double
- Noelvi marte. In his return. 3-5 with a double , a run batted in, and scored three times.
- Will benson got up off the mat with 2 hits and a double of his own last night. Good to see him show up.
- Every starter for the reds hat a hit except for Luke maile. Tyler Stephenson was scratched early because his wife went into labor.
- Miles mikolas final stat line was 4.1 innings, 12 hits 9 earned runs
- Reds and cardinals are back at it tonight , 815 first pitch.
- Frankie montas with a 4.48 era and a 1.36 whip takes on Andre pallante who is rocking with a 5.23 era and a 1.6 whip.
Around the league.
- Angels shutout the Tigers 5-0. Jack Flaherty got shelled going 5 and two thirds innings allowing 5 innings. Rengifo, Miguel Sano, and Willie Calhoun all hit home runs
- Royals win 2-1. Ben Lively pitched a gem allowing 2 runs in 6 innings while striking out 5 and only throwing 76 pitches. But it wasnt enough.
- Blue Jays crush the yankees. They scored 8 n the first 2 innings. Carlos rodon got shelled giving up 10 hits and 8 earned. George springer hit 2 home runs while vladdy hit one
- Burnes went 7 innings allowing 9 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 5. 11 -2 orioles beat the rangers
- Marlins win a tough game against the phillies. Bryce harper hurt his hamstring on the final play of the game. 7-4 the final score
- White sox shutout the braves 1-0. They scored 1 run in the first on a luis robert’s solo shot was the different.
- Cubs beat the giants in 10. 5-3 the final score.
- Twins obliterate the diamondbacks 13-6. Byron buxton’s 3 run shot helped carry them home. Jordan montgommery went 2.2 allowing 9 hits 8 runs while striking out 1. His era for the season is 6
NBA
- Some notable names that got drafted yesterday.
- Kyle Filipowski goes to utah. Im sure he and his girlfriend will love that
- marquette guard tyler kolek goes to the knicks
- Johnny furphy out of kansas went to the pacers
- Houston guard jamal shead went to the raptors
- Bronny james goes to the lakers. Rich paul was calling teams up and telling them if they were to draft him, hed go play in australia.
SOCCER
- The united states of america fell to panama yesterday. Jose Fajardo gave panama the 2-1 lead in the 83rd minute
WNBA
- The Indiana Fever lost 89-77 to the storm last night. Caitlin clark led fever scorers with 15 points. She added 6 boards, 7 assists, and 6 turnovers.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds Win another series opener, and lose another series. That is the ninth time this has occurred this season. Final Score 6-1 Graham Ashcraft threw 5 and a third innings allowing 9 hits 1 walk and 6 earned runs. It is the most runs given up by him all season. Welcome back. Jonathan Inida reached base 11 straight times during yesterdays game. He added 2 more hits with another double and RBI. Nick martini and Stuart Fairchild contributed the other 2 hits. Luis Ortiz threw a gem going 6 innings allowing 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 7 The Reds have now lost 10 of 15 games after winning 7 in a row. The Reds are back at it tonight to start a 4 game set with the st louis cardinals who have won 10 of their last 14 games. Andrew Abbott will take on Miles Mikolas. Both pitchers are 6-6 on the season. Abbott has a 3.40 era with 70 strikeouts and a 1.18 whip. Miles Mikolas is rocking with a 4.68 era with 67 strikeouts and a 1.16 whip #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ TEE HIGGINS SIGNS FRANCHISE TAG WITH CINCINNATI BENGALS! | Chatterbox Bengals - https://youtu.be/9BU_7Mpq38o ◼ Do Reds Fans Forgive Noelvi Marte? | CBox Man On The Street - https://youtu.be/Rwh4PudzJhs ◼ Asking Strangers if Cincinnati Reds David Bell Should be Fired | CBox Man on the Street - https://youtu.be/3Ye-HjJdmmQ ◼ NCAA EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 GAMEPLAY REACTION! | CBox Reacts - https://youtu.be/hXQwjMcD244 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Once again the discussion arises of what David Bell's future looks like when it comes to his position as the manager of this team. This comes on the heels of an uncompetitive game from the likes of the Cincinnati Reds. Will Benson should no longer be playing on the team as well. What is in store for the Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds dominate the Pittsburgh Pirates... again. The Chatterbox boys talk about Elly De La Cruz and he continues to impress the Cincinnati Reds fans. Fernando Cruz was used in the 7th inning of a nine-run ball game. On the heels of the historic game 7, Chatterbox goes over their favorite Championship moments.
Also the crew teases a new look on Off the Bench in the near future.
With Casey out due to sickness, Reid fills into the lead producer chair and chaos ensues. Elliot and Jacob steer the ship as the Cincinnati Reds lose their third consecutive series. The boys argue about the validity of keeping David Bell as the manager or not. Is Angel Reese the face of the WNBA? Which quarterbacks can win a Super Bowl and which cannot? That and more on today's episode of Off the Bench Presented by United Dairy Farmers.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds were off yesterday so no new news to report. Tonight the boston red sox come to town for only the fifth time ever. Andrew Abbott vs Kutter Crawford. Andrew abbott is 5-6 with a 3.42 era with 60 strikeouts and a 1.20 whip. Kutter Crawford is 3-6 with a 3.54 era, 88 strikeouts and a 1.15 whip. The Red Sox have won 5 straight games. They have won 7 of their last 8. And 8 of their last 10. The Redlegs have lost 4 of 5, and 6 of their last 9 AROUND THE LEAGUE The diamondbacks win 5-2 over the nationals to take the series. Ryne Nelson went 7 innings giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs. The Twins Fall to the Rays 7-6 in extras. 9 of the 13 runs were scored in the 8th inning and beyond. Guardians remain 20 games over .500 as they beat the mariners 6-3. Luis castillo got shelled. 5 innings allowing 8 hits and 5 earned runs. Will Brennan hit 2 home runs. Astros take the series against the white sox winning 5-3 yesterday. Chris flexen did everything he could going 6 innings allowing 1 earned run but the white sox bullpen stinks Dodgers take the series against the rockies winning 5-3 yesterday. Royals beat the A’s 3-2 Orioles dismantle the yankees 17-5. Luis Gil allowed 7 runs and 8 hits before being pulled. Cardinals beat the Giants 6-5 at Rickwood Field honoring willie mays. Padres win 7-6 over the brewers. Jake croneworth homers with 2 outs in the 9th to win it. NHL The panthers travel to Edmonton where the puck drops at 8pm for game 6. Panthers lead 3-2. EUROS Spain beat Italy 1-0 Denmark and england tied 1-1 Slovenia and serbia reid 1-1 FCC FC CINCINNATI has submitted a 15 million dollar offer to juventus for weston mckennie. The 25 year old usmnt star central midfielder has appeared 138 times for jeventus. Mckennie is entering his final contract year and is expected to have multiple options elsewhere. Per kristian dyer NCAA NCAA presents new basketball tournament models that would expand the field by 4 or 8 teams. NC STATE 1983 national championship team sues ncaa over NIL compensation Ten players from the mens basketball team that won the national championship team have filed a suit against the ncaa and the collegiate licensing company for unauthorized use of their names images and likeness. They want financial compensation for the ncaa use of their names in videos and images promoting college basketball and the ncaa tournament without their consent NFL Rhomandre Stevenson became the 7th highest paid quarterback. 17 million guarantee 36 million 4 year deal to stay with new england
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds lose yet again. They get shutout 1-0 in the series finale. I predicted yesterday that the lineup would get 3 hits. Somehow, they didnt reach that number. Jonathan India and Santiago Espinal had weak base hits. Mitch Keller for the pirates went 7 innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 7 The positive… Hunter Greene went 6.2 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, while striking out 9. Hunter Greene has made four starts at pnc park, the reds have lost all four. In those four, hes 0-2, in 25.2 innings pitched, allowing ten hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, with a 0.7 ERA. No home runs. 10 walks. 34 strikeouts. 2 HBP. The reds have scored 1 run total in those four starts. Nick Martinez gave up the lone run via a solo shot by brian reynolds. The Reds are back at it tomorrow against the Boston Red Sox. It will be Kutter Crawford vs andrew abbott. Abbott has a 3.42 era with 60 strikeouts. Kutter hasa 3.54 era with 88 strikeouts. In other semi reds news, Alex Blandino has been promoted to Low A. He was the reds first round draft pick who didnt work as a position player who has now switched to being a knuckle ball thrower Around the league Braves shutout the helpless tigers 7-0. Sean murphy hit a pair of home runs. The tigers have 3 wins in their last 13 games. Marlins beat the cardinals to win the series winning 4-3 last night. Otto lopez hit the game winning single to walk off the birds. Padres get a game against the phillies winning 5-2. Matt waldron went 7 innings allowing 5 hits and an earned run while striking out 6 Cubs beat the giants 6-5 to take the series. They did everything in their power to try and blow the game. A 4 run 8th inning fell one short. Ian happ and dansby swanson hit back to back jacks The nationals take a game from the diamondbacks winning 3-1. It was jesse winker who hit a go ahead home run to clinch the victory. Gerrit cole returned to the bump for the first time this season. He went 4 innings giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5. It wasnt enough to get the win as the orioles hang on for dear life in extras. Red Sox cruise past the blue jays 7-3 Rays win 3-2 over the twins. Astros get a game back against the white sox winning 4-1. Hunter Brown went 6 innings allowing 1 earned run and striking out 6 The dodgers blew a lead against the rockies last night. Colorado walks it off to win 7-6 Brewers shutout the angels 2-0 The mets fall for the first time in 8 games. The grimmace magic has ended. Rangers win 5-3 Athletics take the series from the royals winning 5-1 yesterday WNBA The Fever have won 3 straight games. Caitlin clark scored 18 points with 12 boards. Turned it over 6 times.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds beat the Pirates yesterday 2-1. The Reds had 9 hits while the Pirates only managed 4. Nick Lodolo was dominant going 7 innings giving up 4 hits and 1 earned run. While also striking out 8. Fernando Cruz and Alexis Diaz close out the game. Diaz gets his 16th save of the season. Santiago Espinal’s 2 run home run in the fifth inning was the only source of scoring for the Redlegs. The Pirates' only run was off the bat of KeBryan Hayes Jonathan India added two more hits yesterday including a double. Candelario had a hit but had to leave the game early due to tendinitis. The Reds are back at it this afternoon where Hunter Greene squares off with Mitch Keller. Hunter Greene is rocking a 3.61 ERA with 89 strikeouts and a 1.18 whip. Mitch Keller is coming in with a 3.36 era with 78 strikeouts and a 1.25 whip Around the league The Dodgers won a crazy game against the Rockies at Coors Field yesterday. The Rockies were up 9-4 heading into the 9th inning. Jason Heyward hit a grand slam, and then Teoscar Hernandez hit the go-ahead 3-run home run, after a botched swing call. Bud Black and the Rockies were enraged. The Cardinals lost 9-8 to the Marlins in 10 innings yesterday. The top three of the Cardinal's batting order all hit home runs (Donovan, Burleson, Goldschmidt). Lance Lynn got rocked The Phillies have taken the first two from the San Diego Padres winning last night 4-3. Nick Castellanos was 4-5 with the walk-off double. Mariners beat the Guardians 8-5 Diamondbacks shutout the nationals 5-0 The Yankees defeated the Orioles 4-2 but lost Aaron Judge in the game after taking a fastball to the left hand in the third inning. He was forced to leave the game an inning later The Blue Jays lost to the Red Sox 4-3. Tyler O'Neil homering once again 4 home runs in his last 5 games. The Braves survive against the Tigers yet again winning by a score of 2-1 yet again. Spencer Schwellenbach went 6 innings while striking out 7. Braves scored 2 in the bottom of the first and didn't score again. Rays fell to the twins 7-6. Twins were down 4-0 and then again 6-4. Walked off the rays in the bottom of the ninth. Cubs beat the Giants 5-2 after a 3-run 8th inning to break the tie. The Mets won their 7th straight game since Grimmace threw out the first pitch. 7-6 final score. The White Sox blanked the Astros 2-0 last night. Justin Verlander was placed back on the IL and now his 35 million-dollar player option for 2025 is in jeopardy. He needs 140 innings. He currently sits at 57 Brewers and athletics both won last night as well. NHL Things are getting interesting in the Stanley Cup finals. The Oilers won 5-3 to now trail 3-2 in the series. Connor McDavid had 2 goals and 2 assists.
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds fall to the pirates 4-1. It started off great with a steer rbi double in the top of the first. But it quickly went the other way with the pirates answering with 3 of their own in the bottom half of the first. The Reds have lost 5 of their last 7 Paul Skenes was the story of the game going 6 innings allowing 6 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 7. His ERA is 2.29 and is no 4-0 on the season. Spiers got roughed up in the first inning allowing 3 hits and 3 earned runs. He settled in and allowed 4 hits and 1 earned run in the other 5 innings he pitched. Final line of 6 innings 4 earned and 5 strikeouts. Brent suter came in to close down the rest of the game Elly De La Cruz went 3-4 with a double and a stolen base. Spencer steer went 2-4 with a double and the lone RBI Friedl left with a hamstring injury after an incredible diving catch. The Last four games for the Reds: 7 errors with 3 earned runs, 2 runners picked off and 1 OF misplay. The Reds are second in getting picked off this season behind the washington nationals. Elly De La Cruz leads major league baseball in errors at 15. He added another last night. He is four ahead of alec bohm who is in second and 5 ahead of Candelario who is in third. Aaron Judge has been more productive by fWAR (4.9) this season than 8 entire team offenses. Reds, angels, a’s, nationals, rockies, pirates, marlins and white sox The Reds are back at it tonight as 7-2 Nick Lodolo faces Bailey Falter. Falter has a 3.86 ERA with 49 strikeouts. Lodolo has a 2.93 era with 62 strikeouts. NBA FINALS The Celtics gentlemen sweep the mavericks coasting to a 106-88 final score. It was all luka again for Dallas, as he scored 28 points with 12 boards. Kyrie irving was nonexistent with 15 points on 5-16 shooting Jayson Tatum had a 31 point double double. He also added 8 rebounds. Jaylen brown scored 21 points with 8 boards and 6 assists. He was the Finals MVP. Jrue holiday added 15 points on 7-14 shooting with 11 boards. The Celtics have It is the 18th championship in Celtics history. They lead the league. NFL news Brandon Aiyuk said in a tik tok that the 49ers dont want him back when talking to Jayden Daniels over the phone. #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ BOOM! or BUST! Cincinnati Bengals Draft Grades | Off the Bench Clips - https://youtu.be/Skc98MN16-A ◼ Breakdown of Cincinnati Bengals Draft pick Amarius Mims ft. Brooks Austin - https://youtu.be/G-3Z5FSc5pI ◼ Should Cincinnati Taxpayers fund Bengals' Stadium Renovations? | Off the Bench Clips - https://youtu.be/fl9k-lawMdU ◼ Paul Skenes Called Up to the Pittsburgh Pirates...Should Cincinnati Reds Fans Be Scared? | OTB Clips - https://youtu.be/IPb0jPMWr_4 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds lose their 8th consecutive series to the milwaukee Brewers. They lost yesterday 5-4. There was a glimmer of hope in the ninth inning. Fairchild reached on Adames’s throwing error. Elly was walked. There was first and second with 2 outs and it came down to Santiago Espinal. Espinal comes up clutch with a soft base hit to center. Fairchild wasnt close to home plate. Potentially catchers interference was waived off. Frankie Montas went 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs. He was pulled in the 6th after allowing the first two batters to reach. Lucas simms came in and gave up a three run shot immediately. The Reds had 8 hits, 2 of them by Elly de la cruz including a home run and a triple. Elly also scored on a bad throw back to second. Steer had 2 hits and an rbi The Reds are back at it tonight against the pittsburgh pirates. First pitch is at 640 where paul skenes faces carson spiers. Skenes is 3-0 with a 2.43 era with 46 strikeouts. Around the league The Twins beat the athletics in a thriller 8-7 the final score in the second game of the double header..Larnach, miranda, and royce lewis all hit homers. Twins also won the first game of the double header 6-2 Red Sox crush the yankees 9-3. Rizzo left early due to a collision at first base. Aaron judge did hit a home run Mariners shutout the Rangers 5-0. Logan Gilbert went 8 innings allowing 2 hits 0 runs and striking out 9 Dodgers shutout the royals 3-0. Mookie betters fractured his hand after getting hit by a 98 mph fastball Diamondbacks obliterate the pathetic white sox 12-5 Giants dominate the angels winning 13-6 Pirates have their way with the rockies winning 8-2. 6 pirates had multi hit games Astros pulled Ronel Blanco after 7 hitless innings which would have been his second of the season. They win 4-1 Mets crushed the padres 11-6 Guardians fall to the blue jays 7-6. Varsho hit his third career grand slam. The 2 run rally in the ninth came just short Orioles with their 8-3 win over the phillies have won their third straight series and are 3 games behind the yankees Cardinals beat the cubs 2-1 winning that series. Cubs have lost 9 straight series. I dont count the white sox win. WNBA The Fever beat the chicago sky 91-83. Caitlin clark played great scoring 23 points with 8 boards and 9 assist. Angel Reese scored 11 points on 4-13 shooting with 13 boards. She is shotting 37 percent from the field NBA The mavericks go to Boston for game 5 tonight at 830. 6.5 point spread as the celtics are favored at home. Mavericks will look to extend the series yet again after a 40 point win friday night. #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlbtheshow #mlb #mlbhotstove #xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024 #nflschedulerelease #fccincinnati #mls ⏩ Watch More: ◼ BOOM! or BUST! Cincinnati Bengals Draft Grades | Off the Bench Clips - https://youtu.be/Skc98MN16-A ◼ Breakdown of Cincinnati Bengals Draft pick Amarius Mims ft. Brooks Austin - https://youtu.be/G-3Z5FSc5pI ◼ Should Cincinnati Taxpayers fund Bengals' Stadium Renovations? | Off the Bench Clips - https://youtu.be/fl9k-lawMdU ◼ Paul Skenes Called Up to the Pittsburgh Pirates...Should Cincinnati Reds Fans Be Scared? | OTB Clips - https://youtu.be/IPb0jPMWr_4 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Riff Rock PODCAST LINKS: Apple: https://apple.co/3QsyY1C Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KWJcWR Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RwZ9We Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3BqqmEg iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3BtowTm Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Db8Rcw CHATTERBOX LINKS: Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Store: https://www.chatterboxsports.com/store TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cboxsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cboxsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cboxsports The Gangs Socials - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomBrennamanTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReidMausRadio Twitter: https://twitter.com/etrain513 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxCasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Reds
- No reds baseball yesterday, but there was some news. Blake Dunn was sent down to triple A and the assumption is Nick Martini will make his return to the team for the weekend series against the brewers.
Around the League
- The Braves beat the orioles 6-3. Ozzie albies went 4-5 with 2 doubles.
- The Tigers took care of the nationals 7-2
- Royals beat the Yankees 4-3 to avoid a 4 game sweep. Nester cortes went 7 innings and only gave up 2 earned runs.alec marsh also went 7 innings and gave up 1 hit while giving up 0 runs
- Cardinals beat the pirates 4-3. Goldschmidt and donovan hit home runs
- The cubs lose yet again to the rays 3-2. Taj bradley ties career high with 11 strikeouts as the rays come back.
- Mets defeated the marlins 3-2
- Red Sox blew out the phillies 9-3
- Athletics have lost 6 in a row after falling to the twins 6-2
- Angels get destroyed by the diamondbacks 11-1. Christian walker hit 2 home runs
- White Sox win a game against the mariners 3-2. Garrett crochet weaved a gem with 13 strikeouts over 7 innings
- Rangers got the better of the dodgers 3-1. Michael lorenzen tossed 7 innings of 4 hit baseball.
NHL
- The Panthers now lead 3-0 after defeated the oilers 4-3.
WNBA
- The fever win a game! They took care of the dream 91-84. Caitlin clark only scored 7 points on 3-11 shooting
US OPEN leaderboard
- Cantly is 5 under par at pinehurst and leads the way
- Ludvig aberg is second at 4 under par
- Rory mclroy is 3 under par in third place
UFC
- Connor Mcgrergor pulls ufc 303 with an injury.
- NFL lawrence signs 275 million dollar contract extension
Reds It was a sellout at gabp last night. Its the highest attended regular season non opening day weekday game in ball park history. The cincinnati reds and cleveland guardians have split the first two games of the ohio cup. The Reds win 4-2! It was the jeimer candelario game! He hit two home runs including the go ahead three run shot! He had 4 rbis which accounted for all of the reds runs! He also had half of the teams hits with 3. Nick Lodolo went 6 innings giving up 7 hits striking out 6 and allowing 2 earned runs. The reds bullpen was lockdown. Diaz came into close the game out. Reds relievers have not blown a save in their last 26 games. Only bullpen in MLB without a blown save in that span. They have a total of 3 blown saves this season which are the fewest in the league. (next closes has 7) Friedl, steer, and Benson all added hits as well. The reds will be back at it friday night as hunter greene takes on freddy peralta. Greene is 4-2 with a 3.6 era and a 1.15 whip . first pitch at 8:10 in milwaukee Around the league The Twins won 17-9 over the colorado rockies. 24 hits in the game for minnesota. Carlos Correa had a 5 hit game. The twins had 7 extra base hits. 5 different players had at least 3 hits. Brewers win 5-4 over the blue jays despite the late rally by toronto. They scored 3 in the ninth but the rally fell short Giants beat the astros 5-3 Padres rookie jackson merril hit a walkoff home run in the bottom of the ninth to give san diego a sweep of oakland. 5-4 final Orioles win 4-2 over the braves Nationals beat the tigers 7-5. Jesse winker had 2 hits and the tigers have lost 5 of 6 Cubs get a win. 4-3 over the rays Mets crushed the marlins 10-4. Marte lindor and bader all hit home runs in this one Cardinals beat the pirates 4-2 Yankees crushed the royals 11-5. Stanton trevino and torres hit home runs The Mariners win 2-1 on a walkoff in the tenth inning. They have an MLB best 16 1 run wins Corey seager hit a 3 run shot in the first inning and it carried them the rest of the way. 3-2 over the dodgers NBA Celtics take game 3 over the mavericks. 106-99 is the final score. Tatum dropped 31 points to lead all celtics but jaylen brown wasnt far behind with 30 8 and 8. Kyrie irving finally showed up scoring 35 points on 13-28 shooting. Luka scored 27 points but fouled out late in the game. He cried and complained to the refs. Game 4 is friday at 830 where the celtics look to finish off the sweep NHL Panthers and oilers play game 3 tonight at 8 pm where the oilers look to get on the board at home US OPEN The us open is underway at pinehurst. Brooks koepka is leading at 2 under par. Tiger woods is even through 7. BENGALS Teddy karras was given a one year extension by the cincinnati bengals
Reds The Reds lost yesterday. Nick Martinez didnt have it at all. One and two thirds innings, 4 hits, a walk, 3 earned runs on 39 pitches. Fernando cruz and buck farmer didnt help the cause either each giving up a run. The Reds offense had chances but couldnt capitalize. Tyler Freeman robbed several big hits in the first inning Candelario and Fraley each hit a double Nick Lodolo rocking a 2.9 era going up against tanner bibee with a 3.73 era. First pitch 7:10 and the ball park will be rocking as it is Elly De la cruz bobble head night for the first 15000 fans. ARound the league The orioles shutout the braves 4-0 as max fried got roughed up The nationals beat the tigers 5-4 in 10 innings. The Cubs blew a ninth inning lead to the rays last night. Brandon lowe hit a game ending 3 run homer to cap off a 4 run ninth. 5-2 final Marlins beat the mets 4-2. Two wins in their last 8 games for miami The phillies win 4-1 over the red sox but bad news about jt realmuto came out as he needs surgery for a knee injury Rockies win 5-4 over the twins Pirates win 2-1 over the cardinals. All three runs came in the ninth. Paul Skenes went 6 and a third innings allowing 5 hits while striking out 8. He left the game to a standing ovation by the cardinals faithful. Blue Jays shutout the Brewres 3-0. Brewers have scored 3 or less runs 6 of their last 8 Yankees eviscerate the royals 10-1. Aaron judge hit his mlb’s best 25th home run into a center field fountain Fernando tatis extended his hit streak to 17 and the padres walked off the athletics last night in the bottom of the ninth to win 4-3 over oakland Mariners beat the white sox 4-3. White sox led 3-1. Lost it again Astros beat the giants 3-1. The dodgers destroyed the rangers 15-2. They had a 4 homer inning in the rout. Ohtani, freeman, hernandez and heyward all went yard in the sixth. NBA The celtics travel to Dallas for game 3. Nobody knows what is going on with porzingis, luka’s knee needs to be injected. Somehow the mavericks are 2.5 point favorites. Jerry west has passed away this morning
Reds
- The Reds were off yesterday but it didnt stop them from landing in the headlines. Noelvi Marte spoke to the media for the first time since his suspension.
- "In reality, it just appeared in my system. I really don't know how it came about unfortunately. That's as far as I know."
- Marte, speaking via an interpreter: "The whole team has had my back since we learned about the suspension. I don't think it'll change anything that goes on with the team. They've always had my back."
- Marte: "I felt anxious and ready to get back. Distraught that I wouldn't be able to be out there." "Fortunately, I'll be able to be out there soon."
- Marte: It's looking at my diet and how my health works. I live in a country that doesn't have the health system to that you see in the states. I have to look over everything going on to make sure these results don't happen again.
Around the league
- Gunner Henderson homered on the first pitch as the Orioles won 5-2 over the rays
- Twins shutout the Rockies 5-0. Rockies have lost 8 of 10
- Brewers beat the blue jays 3-1. Colin rea shined in his longest outing since 2016 going 7 innings allowing 3 hits
- Carlos Rodon wins his 7th straight start as he pitched shutout ball into the 7th. Yankees beat the royals 4-2
- Padres whollop the athletics 6-1. Fernando tatis extends his career best hitting streak to 16
- Mariners trailed 4-0 to the white sox. Surprise surprise they blew it. Raleigh hits a walk off grandslam to win 8-4
- Astros fall to the giants 4-3 as austin slater single capped a 3 run 10th inning
NHL
- The second game of the stanley cup was last night where the oilers took a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately it was all panthers for the rest of the game. 4-1 florida wins. Evan Rodrigues scored twice . 2-0 series lead.
WNBA
- The fever lose yet again 89-72 this time to the Connecticut sun. Caitlin clark was held to just 10 points as the sun beat the fever for the third time already this season.
NFL
- Ja’Marr chase who has skipped OTA’s and wants a new contract, is present for mandatory minicamp sources tell ian rapoport. He was present for media day yesterday and is in the building today.
- Mike Tomlin was extended by 3 years which means 3 more years of winning.
NBA News
- Uconn’s Dan Hurley has turned down the Los Angeles Lakers six year 70 million dollar offer and will return to chase a 3rd straight national title. The contract woul have made him one of nba six highest paid coaches
Reds
- The REDS ended their 7 game winning streak yesterday. Frankie Montas was terrible. 1 and a third innings giving up 5 hits 4 earned runs and 3 walks.
- On the other side, shota imanaga was dominant going 6 and two thirds innings giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs striking out 7
- Carson Spiers essentially gave the Reds a start going 5 and two thirds innings in relief giving up 4 hits and 7 k’s. In his 5 outings this season, hes gone over 3 innings every time while giving up only 5 earned runs. His era is now 2.33
- The Reds offense went to sleep. 5 total hits. Two of them by santiago espinal and one of those, he was gunned down trying to extend a single into a double
- Maile boosted his average to 189 and his obp to 294 with a home run to left field.
- Steer and india also stayed hot with a hit a piece.
- The Reds are back at it Tuesday night against the cleveland guardians in the ohio cup. Who will take home the gold?It was announced Hunter Greene was pushed back so he will not be starting. David Bell said it was not hunter greene’s idea.
Around the league
- The Yankees beat the dodgers last night 6-4. The Yankees hit three home runs en route to their victory
- Diamondbacks destroyed the padres 9-3. San diego has lost 6 of their last 8
- The angels walked off the houston astros 9-7 on a logan ohoppe home run. The ball was in trey cabbage’s glove but fell out.
- The blue jays beat the athletics 6-4
- Cardinals split with the rockies at home winning yesterday 5-1
- The Red Sox split their 4 game set with the white sox as they win 6-4 yesterday in the tenth inning
- Mariners beat the royals in 10 innings to avoid their first sweep of the season.
- The tigers dismantle the brewers 10-2. Tarik skubal earned his 8th win of the season and drops his era to sub 2. He joins clayton kershaw in 2014 as the only pitchers in MLB history with an 18 start stretch with 100+ innings pitched, 20 or fewer earned runs, 20 or fewer walks, 130 + strikeouts and 13+ wins. Skuball is 13-1 with a 1.64 era and a 139-19 k-bb ratio over his last 18 starts
- Guardians beat the hopeless marlins 6-3
- Nationals win the four game set against the braves after an 8-5 victory last night
- Twins helped the cause yesterday beating the pirates 11-5 to avoid a sweep
NL CENTRAL STANDINGS
- Brewers in first place at 38-27
- Cubs and Reds are tied for second at 32-34 (6.5 back.)
- Cardinals are 31-33
- Pirates 31-34 and are 7 games back.
- There is a four way tie for the final wild card spot between the giants, cubs, reds, and cardinals.
NBA
- The Celtics hold on to beat the Mavericks 105-98. Luka did everything he could to cover the spread. He scored 32 points with 11 assists and 11 rebounds.
- Irving no showed again shooting 7-18 from the field. Pj washington was the second leading scorer with 17 points.
- Jrue holiday led the way for the celtics with 26 points. 11-14 shooting adding 11 rebounds.
- Jaylen brown added 21 points and 7 assists
- Jayson tatum…. Yikes. 18 points on 6-22 shooting. He did have 9 boards and 12 assists. 12-for-38 (31.6%) from the field and 28.6% on 3-pointers and averaging just 17 points while committing 4.5 turnovers per game through the first two games of the Finals.
- Next game wednesday
The Memorial
- Scottie scheffler won the memorial at 8 under par. It got close at the end as morikowa lost by a stroke and had a chance on the last hole.
- Scheffler has now set another new single season pga tour earnings record.
- 2022- 14 million
- 2023 21 million
- 2024 24 million (3 months left)
- To show how difficult this course was, shane lowry shot 4 under par in round 3 to give him a chance at a top 10. He shot an 85 +13 yesterday to finish in the fourties
- Scottie has more worldwide wins since january 1st of 2022 than Patrick reed, adam scott, cameron young, tyrell hatton, justin rose, rickie fowler, jason day, jordan spieth, will zalatoris, justin thomas, collin morikowa bryson dechambeau, and hideki matsuyama combined
WNBA
- Team USA veterans were concerned about how caitlin clark’s millions of fans would react to her likely limited playing time on a stacked olympic roster so they did not add her to the team.
College baseball
300 teams in division 1 baseball . 31 conferences. Only the acc and sec will have teams in the college world series.
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Reds
- The reds have won a rubber match. The first time since April. Second series win in their last 3 and they sit 2.5 games out of a playoff spot.
- Nick lodolo was excellent going 6 innings striking out 3 only allowing 2 runs
- Tj Friedl’s 3 run home run was the difference in this one.
- Elly struggled this series going 0-14 with 9 strikeouts
- Fraley went 4-7 in Chicago
- Steer went 5-11
- Stephenson 4-12
- India 3-9 with 3 walks
- Reds are back at it tonight in Colorado against the Rockies. First pitch at 840 where Andrew Abbott squares off against Ryan feltner
Around the league
- dodgers shutout the rockies 4-0 winning the series
- Yankees win 7-5 over the giants as Blake snell leaves the game early yet again.
- Royals beat the padres 4-3
- Brewers win 6-3 over the white sox as Chicago has lost 11 in a row. Tommy Pham said he’s ready to fight people
- Diamondbacks take care of the Mets 5-4. Rookie of the year winner Corbin Carroll is hitting 190
- Rangers shutout the marlins 6-0
- Tigers beat the Red Sox 8-4
- Cardinals beat the Phillies in extras 5-4
NHL
- Oilers win the series over the stars 4-2 as they win last night 2-1 on the back of Conor mc David . It is their first finals birth in almost 2 decades
Golf
- The Canadian open was this weekend where Robert macyntire gets the win. He’s had 4 different caddies over the last month and has been dealing with homesickness so this week he decided to use his dad.
- His dad helped guide him to his first win on tour.
- Ct Pan’s caddie fell during this weekends play and had to leave. So they enlisted a random fan to carry the torch.
Nfl
- 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The #Vikings and WR Justin Jefferson reached agreement on a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110 million guaranteed
- This makes him the highest-paid WR in NFL history, and the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history
Wnba
- The fever… yikes. 104-68 they lose last night to the liberty.
- Caitlin Clark was 1-10 from the floor with 3 turnovers. 49 turnovers through 11 games. The fever are 2-9
Cincy
- there is a Tiger on the loose
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. MLB Reds the 4 game win streak comes to an end. The Redlegs fall last night to the cardinals 7-1. It never felt like it was close as the offense was nonexistent. Andrew Abbott pitched well up until he came back out for the 7th inning. He was responsible for 3 runs in that inning alone, and was responsible for 6 earned runs for the game. Kyle Gibson had a no hitter going through the fifth inning, but will benson gave the reds their only run on a solo shot in the sixth. Reds and cardinals are back at it today at 1:10. Frankie Montas is taking on Andre Pallante in the rubber match Around the league The dodgers had not lost 5 games in a row in 5 years! They were in danger of adding on to it yesterday but managed to come back and beat the mets 5-2 in game 1 of a double header. They won the second double header game as well. Red Sox crush the orioles 8-3 The athletics shutout the rays 3-0. Rays are now 1-7 in their last 8 Braves shutout the nationals 2-0 Twins beat the royals 4-2 Cubs scored 5 in the top of the tenth to secure their first victory in the last 6 tries… this one over the brewers. The white Sox get dominated by the blue jays 7-2. They have lost 7 in a row and are 1-11 in their last 12 Rangers beat the dbacks 4-2 Guardians beat the Rockies in Colorado 13-7. Josh naylor homered twice, and Jose ramierez hit a home run if his own. He’s now hit 5 home runs in his last 7 games Angels beat the Yankees 4-3 Padres shutout the marlins 4-0 Mariners take care of the astros 4-2 Giants shoutout the Phillies 1-0 NBA Kyrie Irving was 14-0 in elimination games coming into yesterdays tilt with the timberwolves Unfortunately, he couldn’t extend the streak. Mavericks fall 105-100 in game 4 of the series. Timberwolves avoid a sweep Anthony edwards played better scoring 29 points with 10 boards and 9 assists Karl Anthony towns added 25 points as well Luka scored 28 points but was the only maverick to get over the 20 point benchmark . Nhl The panthers win 3-2 in overtime against the Rangers. That series is now split at 2 games a piece Fc Cincinnati the orange and blue take on Nashville tonight where they look to extend their 7 game winning streak. (They probably would get there if Casey wasn’t such a fake fan) WNBA the fever drop another one as they are now 1-7 on the season. Caitlin Clark scored a career high 30 points. She did add 7 turnovers as well. She now has 44 turnovers through 8 games. Justin fields yesterday Justin laughed at the notion of him returning kicks. Saying quote “yeah… not here to do that”
Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Trace Fowler Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. Reds The Reds are the playing their best baseball of the season. They have won 4 consecutive games including a 3 game sweep of the dodgers this weekend. It felt like a different energy in the ballpark as they nearly sold out every game But yesterday, they added their fourth in a row beating the St. Louis cardinals by a score of 3-1. Nick Lodolo looked unstoppable in his first game since coming off the IL. He went 5 and a third innings, giving up 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 3 Fernando Cruz appears to have found his footing adding 1 and two-thirds innings striking out 5! Candelario was responsible for a solo shot. Reds are back at it tonight as Andrew Abbott wielding a 2.68 ERA goes up against Kyle Gibson of the cardinals. Gibson has a 3.81 era. Around the league we lead off with Angel Hernandez. The notorious umpire who has made himself the story of many professional baseball games has announced he is retiring effective this week. He has umped his last game in Major League Baseball. Fans and players around the country are rejoicing. Yesterday, we had some scores. Orioles crush the Red Sox 11-3 Twins take the series opener over the royals winning 6-5 Blue jays beat the white Sox 5-1. The white Sox have lost 6 in a row and 10 of their last 11. That isn’t the only Chicago team on a losing streak The cubs have now lost 5 in a row as they fall to the brewers 5-1. Brewers fans boo Craig Council in his first game back to Milwaukee Padres beat the marlins 2-1 Giants shock the Phillies winning 8-4 Nationals thump the braves 8-4 The Rockies ended the 9 game winning streak of the guardians yesterday winning 8-6. NBA Celtics finish off the sweep of the pacers as Indy chokes late down the stretch again. Final score 105-102 as Derrick white hits the game winner. Indy was without haliburton and that meant several guys were forced to step up Nembhard led the way with 24 points with 10 assists Siakam added 19 points and 10 boards Brown led the way for Boston with 29 points Tatum not far behind him with 26 and 13 boards NHL our Dallas stars take a 2-1 series lead after winning last night 5-3 FCC It was an absolutely thrilling victory over Toronto fc on Saturday. The orange and blue win 4-3 with the game winning goal coming in the fourth minute of stoppage time They have now won 7 consecutive games and sit only 1 point behind inter Miami fc Tennis Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal played perhaps his last tennis match ever at the French open yesterday. Zverev beat Nadal in straight sets. Nadal fought back from various injuries and if this is indeed it, he finishes his Roland Garros French open record at 112-4
MLB
Reds
- The Reds lose yet again. 6-4 the final in 10 innings. Frankie montas went 6 innings giving up 9 hits and 4 earned runs.
- Luis arraez had 4 hits yesterday . Back to back 4 hit games. He has 20 hits in his last 8 games. The reds have 25 hits in their last 5 games.
- Fernando Cruz and Alexis diaz had back to back great outings
- Sam moll… not great. Some would say he hasn’t been good this season and that everyone overreacted when he got sent down
- Hurtubise had an RBI base hit
- Nick martini hit the game tying two run shot. Out of the last 16 home runs hit by the reds, that’s the only multi rbi home run
- India refuses to swing a bat he struck out 3 times. He has a 280 slugging percentage. Bronson arroyo slugged 295 in 2008
- Elly had a double and a golden sombrero
- Will benson leads the majors with 72 strikeouts… adding two more yesterday.
- The reds have 4 wins in the month of may.
- Luke maile said the bats were finally waking up: last 6 games… 4-3-2-2-0-3
- Tyler Stephenson didn’t play yesterday. Yesterday after the game bell said there wasn’t the right scenario where he could be used. The reds started 4 guys hitting below 200. I’d argue any time those guys stepped up to the plate was the right time.
- The Reds are 20-30 and sit 8.5 back of the division lead
- James Paxton is 5-0 with a 2.84 era. He will take on graham ashcraft who has a 4.25 era. First pitch at 710
Around the league
- The white Sox found a new way to lose yesterday after an interference and an infield fly call. Orioles win 8-6
- Blue jays stomp on the tigers 9-1
- The athletics beat the Rockies 10-9 in a thriller. Rockies scored 4 in the top of the 11th while the athletics scored 5 in the bottom half to win
- Braves blank the cubs 3-0
- Phillies sweep the rangers winning 5-2 yesterday
- Yankees shutout the mariners 5-0
- Giants defeated the pirates 7-6
NBA
- The Celtics dominated the pacers taking game 2 by a score of 126-110.
- Story of the game is haliburton who had to leave due to a hamstring injury
- Jalen brown dropped 40 points, Tatum and white added 23 points each
- Siakam scored 28 points leading the way for the pacers
- Tonight… mavericks and t wolves back at it. 830 tip in Minnesota where they hope to even up the series at 1 a piece
Nhl
- the oilers survive on Connor mc David game winner. 30 seconds into the second overtime was all he needed. Our Dallas stars fall 3-2 in game 1 of the western conference finals
College football
- NCAA, power conferences agree to settlement to allow schools to pay players. Story with @DanMurphyESPN on a historic day in college sports, and we explain the complications that remain.
MAILBAG
- todays letter comes from little Rick. From Mr pitino’s class. Rick is a second grader at st pats in Louisville and he is on the fast track to becoming the greatest golfer of all time.
- He has a 3 handicap at just 8 years old!
- Rick went to Valhalla last weekend to watch his favorite golfer Scottie Scheffler try to win another major championship
- But sadly, little Rick on the way to the course, saw an egregious act. Scottie tried to escape the police and break through a crime scene ruining an 80 dollar pair of pants as he dragged an officer to the ground!
- Little Rick couldn’t believe it so he went to the Louisville police department and requested the body cam footage of the incident because he backs the boys in blue.
- Unfortunately they denied him access because the officer didn’t activate the body cam footage which is against policy.
- So little Rick did some more digging. He found security footage from a mile away and noticed something peculiar.
- Turns out the police officer might have exaggerated the incident as nowhere on the video does the police officer fall down or damage said 80 dollar pants
- Now little Rick will be filing a complaint against the department for slandering an innocent man!
- What are your thoughts?
MLB
Reds
- The Reds lose 7-3 last night. Nick Martinez went 4 and two thirds innings giving up 5 earned on 8 hits and a walk. His era jumps to 4.81
- Brent suter gives up 4 hits and an earned run in an inning of work
- Carson spiers played in garbage time and went 3.1 only giving up 2 hits.
- Michael king of the padres went 6 and two thirds giving up 4 hits and 3 earned while striking out 6
- The Reds finished with 6 hits, 2 of them by candelario including a solo shot.
- Luis Arraez went 4-5 last night getting 2 RBI’s and hitting a solo shot in the first at bat of the game. He has had 7 straight multihit games.
- NIck Martini 0-4 with 2 strikeouts. He boosts his average to 169
- First pitch at 1:10 and its frankie montas vs matt waldron of the padres. Waldron has a 5 era while frankie has a 4.3 era.
Around the league
- Cardinals beat the orioles 3-1 for the first series sweep of the season
- Twins beat the nationals again winning 3-2
- Guardians finish off their sweep of the mets winning 6-3. They have won 6 in a row
- Angels win 2-1 over the astros
- Royals dismantle the hapless tigers 8-3
- Giants score 9 on the pirates winning by 4 runs. They took the 4 run lead in the top of the tenth
- Phillies crushed the rangers 11-4 and are now 36-14. The best start to a season in franchise history.
- Red sox win 8-5
- Yankees beat the mariners 7-3
- Blue jays eviscerated the white sox 9-2
- Braves destroyed the cubs winning 9-2. Duvall olsen and ozuna all hit homers
- Rockies win 4-3 over the athletics
- Diamondacks shutout the dodgers winning 6-0 winning the series in LA
- The cabl dodgers beat the meridians 6-2. Reid maus was 1-3 with a run score and 1 successful hidden ball trick
NBA
- The Mavericks win 108-105 over the timberwolves in minnesota.
- Luka and kyrie combined for 63 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists shooting a combined 24-49 from the field
- Anthony edwards strugged scoring 19 on 6-16 shooting.
- Jaden mcdaniles scored 24 points to lead the way for the wolves.
- KAT also struggled shooting 6-20 from the field
TONIGHT
- The Pacers and the Celtics square off for game 2. 8pm tip off
NHL
- The panthers shutout the rangers 3-0 in game one of the eastern conference finals.
WNBA
- IVE GOT KNICKS FEVER. The fever lose yet again. 85-83 the final score. Caitlin clark led the way with 21 points on 6-16 shooting.
NFL news
- Dak on the possibility of his new contract “i dont play for money”
- Eagles officially placed WR DeVante Parker on the Reserve/Retired List.
- Ravens HC John Harbaugh said RB Keaton Mitchell, is “on schedule” in his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15, but he will not be back for training camp, and he is not expected back until “sometime during the season. It’s not like right around the corner.”
MLB
Reds
- The Reds are all the way back. It was an offensive explosion by the cincinnati Reds. They beat the padres 2-0. They had 3 hits. 2 of those were by Elly De La Cruz.
- Andrew Abbott went 7 innings giving up only 4 hits and obviously 0 runs. His ERA drops to 2.668
- Fernando Cruz and Alexis Diaz finished off the game with 2 combined innings and 3 strikeouts.
- Tonight the Reds are back at it tonight with Nick Martinez on the bump for the Legs. He enters play with a 4.23 ERA. He will go up against Michael King who comes into tonight rocking a 4.31 ERA.
- Jake Fraley left the game after getting hit by a pitch. The x rays came back negative for a fracture.
- David Bell expressed his frustration by throwing a chair.
Around the league
- Guardians win 7-6 over the Mets.
- Brewers beat the Marlins 7-5
- Pirates walk off the giants in extra innings winning 7-6. Oneil Cruz hit 3 balls over 115 miles per hour. That is the first in the statcast era
- The phillies beat the Rangers 5-2. Ranger suarez went 7 innings giving up 5 hits and striking out 10. Suarez is 9-0 on the season with a 1.36 era
- The Twins shutout the Nationals 10-0. Byron Buxton hit two home runs to help minnesota end a 7 game losing streak
- Red Sox get passed the Rays 5-2. Rafael Devers failed to hit a home run for the first time in 7 games. Jarren Duran homered and stole home
- Mariners win 6-3 over the yankees
- White Sox shutout the Blue Jays 5-0
- Cubs walked off the Braves in the bottom of the tenth inning as the cubs win 4-3
- The Royals dismantled the tigers 10-3
- Astros beat the angel 6-5
- Athletics come back to beat the Rockies 5-4
- Diamondbacks take care of the Dodgers 7-3
NBA
- The Celtics beat the Pacers 133-128 in overtime. Jaylen Brown’s clutch 3 forced overtime and jayson tatum took over from there.
- Haliburton scored 25 points adding 10 assits.
- Siakam scored 24 points adding 12 boards and 7 assists
- Myles Turner scored 23 points adding 10 boards
- Tatum dropped 36 points and 12 boards
- Jrue holiday scored 28 points
- And jaylen brown scored 26 points.
Tonight the Mavericks head to Minnesota to take on the T wolves in game 1 of the western conference finals. Tip off is at 830 and the t wolves are 4.5 point favorites
NFL news-
Falcons S Jessie Bates was asked about his old teammate Tee Higgins' contract situation in Cincinnati: "I've been through that process through the franchise tag, and I let it weigh on me a little bit more than I should have and it affected my play and how I was living my day-to-day life. So, my thing for Tee is just, I mean, work on your craft, it don't matter. If this is the contract year, I say it every time: Every year is a contract year. You should go out there and ball out and train like this is one of your last years to play.”
- Last night, Peyton Burdick hit a 500 foot home run and now holds the record for the longest home run recorded in Louisville Slugger Field history!
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Titans' Boyd: Says team's playbook here so far is "pretty much the same to me" as what he had with Bengals.
- The Bengals are gonna spend between 100 and 120 million on renovations and beautifications to paycor stadium.
MLB
Reds
- They have won 3 games in the last 17 games. The Padres are 10-7 in their last 17. Andrew Abbott has a 3.06 era and he will be facing joe musgrove. Joe has a 6.37 era. This is his first start since he faced the Reds on May 1st where he went 6 innings giving up 4 hits and 2 earned while striking out 9.
ARound the league
- Dodgers win 6-4 over the diamondbacks. Freddie freeman hitting a grand slam in that one
- The angels won 9-7 over the Astros. Astros have won 7 of their last nine
- Cardinals beat the orioles 6-3
- Royals crushed the tigers 8-3. Javy baez is hitting 203 with a 230 obp and an ops of 500
- Red sox shutout the Rays 5-0
- Nationals blow out the Twins 12-3. Jesse Winker hit another home run
- Marlins win 3-2 over the brewers.
- Braves shutout the padres 3-0
- Guardians beat the mets 3-1
- Blue jays crush the white sox 9-3
- Padres win the first game of the double header 6-5
WNBA
- Ive got a fever and the only prescription… is more losses. They lost last night to the Connecticut Sun (singular) 88-84. Caitlin clark had to leave the game temporarily for an ankle injury but returned to finish with 17 points. She did add 5 more turnovers. She has 26 turnovers through 4 games.
NHL
- Oilers jumped out to a 3-0 lead and thats all they would need to beat the canucks in game 7 by a score of 3-2.
NBA tonight
- The pacers and the Celtics square off in Boston at 8 pm for game 1 of the series. Celtics are 9.5 point favorites.
Justin jefferson
- He was spotted leaving his hotel in a chauffeured car in florham park which is 3 minutes away from where the jets facility is located. He was not at OTA’s for minnesota
- Tee higgins still has not signed his franchise tender and is not expected to do so by next week
Peak or Valley
- Jonathan india, won the rookie of the year in 2021 and has been on a sharp decline since
- Alexis Diaz, was an all star closer but over the course of the last 18 games, has been a bad pitcher. Has he peaked or is he just climbing out of a valley?
- Fernando Cruz, started the season with the highest whiff percentage in the league, but in his last 19 innings, hes given up 13 hits, 11 earned runs and 12 walks
- Santiago Espinal was an all star in 2022 with the Blue jays, since then hes hitting 223 with a 275 obp
- Luke maile was a serviceable player last season and we thought could play a critical role for the reds this season. He is hitting 158 with a 273 obp and a slugging percentage of 240.
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MLB
Reds
- The Reds mustered up 3 hits yesterday afternoon against the arizona diamondbacks in the series finale
- Andrew Abbott was excellent going 7 innings giving up 4 hits and only 1 earned run. He did strike out 4 as well.
- Brandon Fahdt looked like prime Randy Johnson against this lineup. He went 7 innings as well only allowing 2 hits and striking out 9.
- Santiago Espinal’s solo home run was the only run production of the game for the Reds.
- Elly was benched and India was scratched with a migraine
- The big news somehow wasnt the loss, it happened before the game when Nick Lodolo was put on the injured list for a groin injury.
- The Reds are back at it tonight at 10:10 where Brent Suter will act as the opner against Tyler Glasnow
Around the league
- Giants beat the dodgers 4-1to avoid the sweep
- The angels win 7-2 over the cardinals to avoid the sweep
- Astros win 3-0 over the athletics
- Rangers shutout the guardians 4-0
- Yankees shutout the twins 4-0
- Cubs win a game against atlanta 7-1after being shutout the previous two nights
- Rays win 4-3 over the red sox
- Phillies crush the mets 10-5
- White sox get their 14th win over the nationals winning 2-0
- The rockies have won 7 in a row they finish finishing off the sweep over the padres 8-0
- Brewres win 10-2 over the pirates
NBA
- Celtics win the series over the Cavaliers 4-1 after winning last night 113-98 . Jason Tatum scored 25 points with 10 boards and 9 assists in the win. Al horford contributed 22 points in the win as well. No donovan mitchell proved difficult as nobody could produce any offense other than evan Mobley who scored 33 points.
- The Mavericks won 104-92 to take a 3-2 series lead over the thunder. Luka dropped a 31 point tripe double in a bounce back performance. Derrick jones jr added 19 of his own to help the cause.
- Tonight, game 6 of the nuggets vs timberwolves series heads back to Minnesota where the nuggets have a 3-2 series lead and are 2.5 point dogs
NHL
- The Avalanche stay alive beating out dallas stars 5-3
MLS
- FC cincinnati scored a goal off the header of Kevin Kelsy in the 7th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
- That lead stuck all the way til the end and the orange and blue have won 5 consecutive games.
PGA
- The pga championship is underway at valhalla golf club in louisville kentucky, and we have 5 guys off to an excellent start at 2 under par.
- Doug Ghim, xander schauffle, rory mclroy, jordan spieth, viktor hovland -3and sahith theegala.
Off the Bench Presented by UDF Remember when the reds won 12 straight last season……? Lets travel back to that moment, get away from the current reds, and fondly recall that winning streak that brought baseball back alive in cincinnati. No matter what the situation was, you felt like the reds would win….. Facing a tough pitcher, theyd score enough to win. Down three in the ninth….they’d walk off to gapper dancing on the field. It’;s a great feeling right? Well the same is true in baseball when the wheels are falling off. No matter what the situation, you konw as a fan they’re going to blow it. Alexis diaz has by and large been great for this team oliver the last two years…..in fact, hes been among the very best closers in the national league. But in september last season, he ran out of gas. He was lit up in spring training and we wondered on this show i\f he was gonna be okay. He’s pitched a total of 14 innings this season and allowed 27 baserunners….. 12 hits and 12 walks and three hit batters. All of those happened in the arizona ninth inning last night. Hit batter Out Walk Walk 2-run game winning hit by? Kevin Newman…..remember him? 6-5 the final….A Heartbreaker for sure. After all, the reds battled all night against left jordan montgomery. Scored twice against the arizona bullpen to take the lead in the eighth. The reds stand at 17-24, 7 games behind milwaukee, and tied for dead last in the nl central with the cardinals….and the cardinals stink. Tonight it’s hunter greene against righty slade cecconi. First pitch 9:40 P eastern. The hits just keep on comin….literally and figuratively . After missing the first month and a half with an injury…..it’s back ti the IL for centerfielder TJ Friedl . He was hit by a pitch on the hand over the weekend in san francisco. That hand has a fracture in it……out 4-6 weeks. Business side of baseball….. Mlb signed a deal with Roku to nationally stream MLB games on Sundays starting next season. Football news, The full schedule will be released tomorrow but they give you nuggets leading up to big day. Yesterday we learned the nfl’s season opener has the chiefs hosting the ravens. Guess who’s week 2? The bengals at kansas city! Thats a sunday 4:25 start at arrowhead. Will the bengals be on primetime this season? You know they will….. Who would you want to see them play if you could pick one home game and one road game? We will discuss that topic later. The jets will start the season week 1 on a monday night at san francisco. It will mark the return of aaron rodgers…not only to the jets but he grew up in the bay area.
Headlines
MLB - Reds
- The Red legs have not won a series in 3 weeks. They lose the finale in extra innings yesterday 6-5.
- Frankie Montas had a no hitter coming into the fifth inning and then it was ended swiftly as the giants started hitting missiles off him. He threw 4.2 innings giving up 7 hits 4 earned runs only striking out 3
- Jonathan India went 3-5
- Candelario had a bases clearing double in the first inning.
- Espinal had a pair of hits
- Mike Ford hit a home run
- The Reds have now lost 10 of 11.
- They are back at it tonight with Graham ashcraft on the bump going up against Jordan montgomery of the Diamondbacks. This game is in arizona so first pitch is at 940.
Around the league
- The Mets trailed 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth last night, but Brandon Nimmo wanted to be the hero as he hit a walk off 2 run dinger.
- The Mariners win 8-4 over the athletics
- The padres shutout the dodgers 4-0
- The royals are 25-17 and the beat the angels 4-2
- The Rockies had not swept a team since may of last season. They entered this weekend with the worst record in baseball. They finish off the sweep of the defending champion rangers 3-1
- Guardians shutout the white sox 7-0
- Cardinals win 4-3 to avoid a 4 game sweep by the brewers
- Astros win 9-3 over the Tigers
- Marlins beat the Phillies 7-6 on a walkoff base hit. Nick castellanos did hit a home run
- Yankees beat the rays 10-6
- Twins beat the blue jays 5-1
- Diamondbacks win 9-2 over the orioles to avoid a sweep there.
- Red sox beat the nationals 3-2
- And the Cubs win the series over pittsburgh with a 5-4 win yesterday. They scored 3 in the top of the 10th.
NL Central standings
Brewers lead the division by a half game at 24-16, the cubs are right behind them at 24-17, the pirates have jumped to third place in the central and are 6.5 games back. The reds are 7 games back with a 17-23 record. The cardinals are a game behind them.
NBA
- Celtics lead their series 2-1 after beating the cavs 106-93. Tatum scored 33 points and brown wasnt far behind dropping 28 points.
- Mavericks took a 2-1 lead in their series on saturday winning 105-101 on the back of PJ washington. He led the mavs scorers with 27.
- The pacers win by 32 points yesterday over the Knicks to even up their series at 2 a piece. 121-89. Haliburton led the way for Indy with 20 points. Jalen brunson struggled from the field shooting 6-17 and 0-5 from behind the arc
- The nuggets even up their series with the Timberwolves winning 115-107 last night. Both teams now 0-2 at home. Jokic dropped 35 points7 rebounds and 7 assist in the win. Aaron gordon added 27 points as well. Anthony edwards did all he could scoring 44 points but nobody else helped him.
- The pistons try their best to lose every game they play but they get rewarded with the 5th overall pick in the upcoming draft.
NHL
- Canucks lead their series 2-1 over the oilers after winning 4-3 yesterday.
- The panthers lead 3-1 over the bruins after winning 3-2 yesterday. Bruins blew a 2-0 lead.
MLS
- Hell is real! Fc cincinnati won 2-1 over the columbus crew in columbus. It was 0-0 heading into the 74th minute but kevin kelsy scored the go ahead goal. Acosta followed that up with a goal not 2 minutes later.
- Rory wins the wells fargo championship by 5 strokes.
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Headlines
MLB - Reds
- The Reds were back yesterday. It was a day after an off day, so theyd surely look refreshed right? Not really. The Reds lose 6-2 in game 1 to the arizona diamondbacks. Zac Gallen went 6 innings striking out 6 and not allowing a run.
- (here is david bell)
- Frankie Montas in his return looked sharp going 6 innings giving up 1 earned run while striking out 7 as well.
- The Reds sent down Sam Moll with a 0.00 ERA. I didnt think it would be a terrible move because justin wilson was pitching great. That was until yesterday. Justin Wilson essentially ended the game as soon as he came in giing up 4 hits and 4 earned runs while recording 1 out before being yanked.
- Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson both hit solo home runs when the game was already decided.
- 3 total hits for the reds offense as the average falls to .207
- They are back tonight with Graham Ashcraft taking the bump for the Redlegs and jordan Montgomery taking the hill for the diamondbacks. Montgomery comes into town with a 5.63 ERA. surely tonight the offense will come back?
Around the League
- Rangers stomp on the Sacramento Athletics 15-8. They had a 10 run second inning.
- Tigers win 11-7 over the Cleveland Guardians . Neither starter made it past the third inning
- Angels shutout the pirates 9-0
- Phillies continue to roll as they crush the blue jays 10-1
- Nationals shutout the orioles 3-0. Jesse winker added two more hits with a double in that one.
- Rays look to sweep the white sox after winning again last night 5-1
- Yankees blowout the astros 10-3 in New York
- The Braves hold on against the Red Sox 4-2
- The Chicago cubs Walked off the San Diego padres in the bottom of the ninth inning on a Michael Bush solo shot.
- The Mariners win 10-6 over the Twins
- The Brewers were down 5-3 and down to their final out in the top of the ninth against the Royals. Willy Adames hits a go ahead 3 run blast to give the Brew Crew a win.
- Mets beat the cardinals 7-5
- Giants shutout the Rockies 5-0
- Dodgers no-hit bid ends on the first pitch but they still manage to cruise past the marlins 8-2
NBA
- The Celtics appear to be coasting to the NBA finals as they eviscerate the cavaliers in game 1 120-95.
- Derrick White dropped 25 points and has now hit 20-37 three pointers in his last 4 games.
- Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics with 32 points
- Mitchell did his part for the cavs scoring 33 points but it wasnt enough
- The Thunder rolled last night winning 117-95 over the dallas mavericks.
- Irving led the way for the Mavs only scoring 20. Luka only scored 19 points
- Shai Alexander scored 29 points leading the way for the thunder en-route to the win
NHL
- The Rangers take a 2-0 series lead over the hurricanes after winning again last night 4-3. Vincent Trocheck’s goal ended a marathon double overtime game.
- The Stars took a 3-0 lead after the first period. They would not score another goal while the Avalanche would score 4 goals to take game 1 in Dallas in overtime.
Bengals
- Burrow spoke to the media yesterday we will get into that later on.
Headlines
MLB
- The Reds were off yesterday but they announced Sam Moll was heading down to Triple A. There will be a corresponding roster move today. We can assume that will be Frankie Montas, and if that is true the reds can only have 13 pitchers on the roster. He was one of 3 guys with options.
Around the League
- Dodgers beat the Marlins 6-3 but the story of the game is Shohei ohtani hitting his fourth home run in 3 days.
- The Rangers gain some distance from the athletics as they win yesterday 4-2 over oakland.
- Brandon Nimmo for the Mets hit the go ahead home run in the 7th which would stick until the end of the game. Mets win 4-3 over st louis
- Twins have won 13 of 14 and got back to their winning ways last night winning over the mariners 3-1
- Padres beat the Cubs 6-3. Justin Steele went 4 and two thirds innings giving up 3 hits and 2k’s but not allowing any runs
- Every game Milwuakee plays in is close and low scoring but the Brewers fall to the Royals 3-2 last night
- Rays are looking to get revenge over the white sox after chicago swept them two weeks ago. They won 8-2 last night
- The pirates beat the Angels 4-1.The Angels have 3 wins in their last 18 games.
- Guardians beat the tigers 2-1
- Phillies win 6-1 over the giants as bryce harper hits his 8th home run of the season and has now homered in back to back games
NBA
- Jalen brunson has now scored 40 in 4 straight games as the knicks survive against the pacers. Referees took over the game with a questionable illegal screen call. 121-117 the final score there. Haliburton only contributed 6 points on 6 shots in 36 minutes. Knicks lead 1-0 in the series
- Timberwolves lead 2-0 in that series after obliterating the Nuggets 106-80. It was never close. Nuggets drop both games at home and now head to Minnesota. Karl anthony towns scored 27 points adding 12 boards. Anthony edwards also scored 27 points. On the losing side, Jokic only managed 16 points. Aaron gordon led the way with 20 points.
NHL
- The bruins lead 1-0 in that series winning 5-1 over the panthers last night. Bruins goalie Jeremy swayman made 38 saves.
Headlines MLB Reds The Orioles finish off the sweep of the Reds winning 11-1 yesterday. Nick Lodolo went 5 innings striking out 6 giving 4 earned runs. The Reds did not score a run off Orioles starting pitching this entire series. They scored 2 runs all series The Reds are 2-8 in their last 10 Reds will be back tuesday against the diamondbacks Around the league The phillies have won 5 in a row after beating the giants yesterday 5-4. Bryce Harper’s 7th home run of the season. Dodgers finish off a sweep of the BRaves after winning 5-1 yesterday. Shohei ohtani was 2-4 with two home runs Diamondacks beat the padres 11-4 The A’s lose 12-3 to the marlins yesterday but they still won the series Cubs win the series over the brewers after a 5-0 win yesterday The white sox win the series against the cardinals after a 5-1 win yesterday Rangers win 3-2 over the royals The twins 12 game winning streak comes to an end after the red sox win 9-2 Mariners beat the astros 5-4 Pirates beat the rockies 5-3 NL CENTRAL STANDINGS : Brewers and cubs are in first place, reds are in 3rd, pirates in 4th and the cardinals coming up the rear NBA The cavaliers come back to win game 7 against the magic 106-94. Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points adding 9 boards and 5 assist . Banchero scored 38 for the magic Pacers and knicks square off in game 1 tonight, the timberwolves and the nuggets square off in game 2 NHL The Stars win the series 4-3 aftera 2-1 victory over the golden knights Rangers lead series 1-0 over the hurricanes aftera 4-3 victory MLS Fc cincinnati scored a goal in the first several seconds in their game with orlando on saturday. That score was maintained the rest of the way KENTUCKY DERBY Almost a three way tie at the kentucky derby but mystic dan takes the win
Headlines MLB Around the league Marlins beat the Rockies 5-4. Rockies have now been trailing in all 31 of their games. Orioles beat the Yankees 7-2 The Cubs collapse against the mets blowing a 4 run lead. Final score 7-6 The giants get by the red sox 3-1 The Rangers shut out the Nationals 6-0 The astros crush the guardians 8-2 NBA The Knicks beat the 76ers in game 6 winning the series 4-2. Final Score was 118-115. Jalen Brunson logged his fourth straight contest with 37 or more points. First player to accomplish the feat since Michael Jordan in 1993. Joel Embid dropped 39 but it wasnt enough Pacers win their series 4-2 after a 120-98 win over the Giannisless Bucks. Damian lillard dropped 28 points and bobby portis and brook lopez eached added 20 of their own. The bench scorers for the Pacers led the way, tj mcconeel had 20 points and Obi toppin added 21 points. Pacers take on the knicks next Video showed after the game Patrick Beverly angrily tossed a basketball at fans. In the post game press conference he asked if a reporter was subscribed to his podcast, when she said she wasnt, he kicked her out. NHL The Maple Leafs even the series at 3 a piece after beating the bruins ast night 2-1. If you bet on maple leafs -1.5, you suffered the worst beat ever. A goal was scored with 0.1 left. They had to review it to make sure it counted. The Kentucky Derby The 150th greatest 2 minutes in sports happens tomorrow. #cincinnatibengals #rulethejungle #cincinnatibengals #nfl #nflfootball #nflnews #nflhighlights #mlboffseason #mlb #mlbhotstove #xavier #Xaviermusketeers #cincinnatibearcats #bengals #bearcats #cincinnati #joeburrow #mlbbhighlights #atobttr #whodeynation #nfldraft #nfldraft2024
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Headlines MLB Reds Reds lose 6-2. Ashcraft went 6 innings giving up 5 hits and 2 unearned runs. The game was lost in the 7th when fernando Cruz came in and gave up a grand slam. The positive side, stuart fairchild robbed a home run Spencer Steer did hit a home run and Elly did hit a double. Musgrove came in as one of the worst pitchers in the Majors but looked great against this offense. Reds take on the orioles at 6:10 tomorrow Around the league Guardians beat the astros 3-2 Dodgers shut out the diamondbacks 8-0. Walker Buehler expected to be back on Monday. Nationals shutout the rangers 1-0 Red sox beat the Giants 6-2 Cubs beat the Mets 1-0 but it shouldnt have counted and baseball is rigged The worst team in baseball the miami marlins are no longer the worst team as they beat the Rockies 4-1. Rockies have been trailing in all 30 of their games this season Phillies beat the angels 2-1 Braves take care of the mariners 5-2 Athletics have won 6 of 7 as they shut out the pirates to finish off a sweep 4-0. They are 2.5 games out of first place in the west Twins have won 10 games in a row as they win 10-5 against the white sox. Its the longest streak since 2008. Their 10 game winning streak, 7 of which have come via the chicago white sox Tigers beat the cardinals 4-1 Brewers crush the rays 7-1 NBA Mavericks blowout the Clippers by 30 points. Its the largest margin of defeat by the Clippers in the postseason. Doncic outscored Paul george, james harden and russel westbrook alone with 35 points. Added 10 assists. Mavericks lead the series by 3-2 Celtics win their game by 30+ points as well. 118-84 is the final score. Derrick white and Jaylen brown each scored 25 points. NHL The Dallas Stars win 3-2 and take a 3-2 series lead over the Golden Knights. They are the first team in the series to win at home The Oilers eliminate the Kings winning 4-3 and taking the series 4-1 FCC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza is undergoing surgery thrusday on a broken jaw that he suffered in an off field injury and is estimated to be out for 6-8 weeks Colorado Former safety of colorado xavier smith came out and said that coach prime never got to know him. Shadeur sanders said he didnt remember him and he had to be mid at best Coach prime then joined in replying to someone that shadeur will be a top 5 pick and where are you going?
Headlines MLB Reds lose 6-4 to the padres last night. Defense was the story as the reds committed 3 errors but there were several other plays that could have been considered errors. Nick Martinez went 5 innings striking out 3 giving up 6 hits 5 runs but only 3 earned runs. Candelario had another multi hit game and a home run. Fairchild hit a home run as well After pagan’s inning, David bell expressed his displeasure with the home plate umpire and was ejected for the 28th time in his young career Graham ashcraft takes on Joe musgrove in the rubber match today at 410. Around the league Athletics win again against the pirates this time 5-2 Mariners win 3-2 over the Braves The diamondbacks beat the dodgers 4-3 in the bottom of the tenth after a delay due to bees. The bet was infested by bees and the game didn’t start until 1015. The beekeeper threw out the first pitch Phillies score 3 in the ninth to come back and beat the angels 7-5 Astros win 10-9 as they come back in the bottom of nine to walk off cleaveland Twins win streak continues to 9 which is the longest winning streak since 2008. They beat the white Sox coming back from 2 as well winning 6-5 Brewers win 8-2 over the rays . There was a be benches clearing brawl between former red jose Siri and uribe. Red Sox shut out giants 4-0 Mets beat the cubs 4-2 Royals beat the jays 4-1 The Rockies become the first team ever to trail in first 29 games of the season. They fall to the marlins. 7-6 Tigers crushed the cardinals 11-6 in game 1 but win game 2 -1 NBA 76ers come back to beat the knicks last night in overtime. Tyrese maxey hit the game tying shot from the logo in regulation. He scored 46 points en route to the win. Knicks lead 3-2 Cavaliers win 104-103 to take a 3-2 series lead over the magic. Banchero hsd 39 points. Mitchell had 28 for the Cavs Bucks stay alive as they beat the pacers 115-92. They trail 3-2 in the series. Middleton and Portia each score 29 points to help the cause
Headlines and interview questions
MLB
- Reds win 5-2 over the san diego padres. Nick Lodolo went 7 innings striking out 11 and allowing 1 earned run.
- Elly De La Cruz started the game with a 450 foot home run to deep left center. First player to have 18 stolen bases and 8 home runs in April since 1908
- Candelario went 2 for 4 with a double
- Reds are back at it tonight at 940 pm as Nick Martinez faces off against Yu Darvish
Around the League
- The Athletics beat the pirates 5-1. They have won 4 out of their last 5
- The Braves had a no hitter going through 7. They led 1-0 heading into the bottom of the ninth. Mitch garver smashed a walkoff 2 run shot to win.
- Dodgers win 8-4 over the diamondbacks
- Phillies crumble against the angels 6-5
- Twins beat the white sox 3-2 and Minnesota has won 8 in a row
- The Rays scored 1 in the top of the first. Nobody scored another run. Brewers lose
- Cubs win 3-1 over the Mets. Severino held off the cubs until the eighth inning. Morel hits the gam winner.
- Justin turner had his 16th multi home run game of his career. Blue jays hold on to beat the royals 6-5
- Orioles shut out the yankees 2-0.
- NL CENTRAL Standings: Cubs lead the division 18-11, brewers a half game behind them, the reds are 2 games back and the pirates and cardinals dont matter.
NBA
- Celtics take a 3-1 series lead after cruising by miami. 102-88 . Porzingis leaves early after a non contact injury but derrick white scored 38 points going 8-15 from beyond the arc. Tatum added a 20 point double double
- The 1 seed in the West thunder finish off the sweep of the pelicans. 97-89 the final yesterday. Shai and jalen williams each scored 24 points.
- The lakers are heading to cancun after losing the series to the nuggets. Jamall murray hit his second game winner of the series winning 108 - 106. Lebron tried his best dropping 30 poijnts 9 boards and 11 assists. Jokic dropped 25 points and 20 rebounds. Murray scored 32 points
NHL
- The Dallas Stars even up the series 2 a piece. They won last night 4-2
- Panthers win the series against the lightening 4-1 after a 6-1 victory last night
NFL
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Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s contract extension tacks on two years and $34.25 million to the two years remaining on his old deal, per sources.
Kelce now has guaranteed money in 2024, with additional money vesting year-by-year. He’s signed through 2027, when he’ll be 38.
- It seems the bengals were never really going to seriously consider resigning tee higgins
FCC news.
- The Club has acquired Venezuelan forward Kevin Kelsy on loan from Ukrainian Premier League power Shakhtar Donetsk as a U22 initiative
player.
Headlines and interview questions
MLB
- Reds lose the series finale to the Rangers yesterday 4-3.
- Andrew abbott started out rough giving up 4 earned in the first but settled down not allowing another run. He went 5 and a third giving up 6 hits and striking out 7
- India had a phenomenal series going 8-12 with a home run.
- Candelario finishes the series 0-8 with 7 strikeouts
- TOnight at 9:40, it is Nick Lodoo vs Matt Waldron in san diego. First pitch set for 9:40
Around the league
- The Red Sox walk off the Cubs last night to beat the cubs on a tyler oneil base hit
- The diamondbacks beat the mariners 3-2
- The phillies stay red hot as they beat the Padres 8-6
- Twins win 11-5 over the Angels
- Pirates help out the reds cause losing to the giants 3-2
- Astros beat the Rockies in Mexico winning 8-2
- White Sox beat the rays 4-2 to finish off the sweep. Its their first series win of the year
- Yankees win the series over the Brewers and put up 15 runs in the final two games of the series.
- Mets win 4-2 over the Cardinals to finish off the NL central sweep yesterday
- Nationals beat the marlins 12-9 as the fish secure the wrost record in Major League Baseball
- The athletics come back to beat the orioles 7-6
NBA
- The knicks won 97-92 to take a 3-1 series lead over the sixers. Jalen Brunson scored 47 points and added 10 assists in their win.
- The clippers beat the Mavericks 116-111. They led by 31 points and blew it but eventually hung up. Kyrie Irving dropped 40 points in the losing effort. Doncic added a 29 point triple double. James harden and Paul George each scored 33 points. Series is split 2-2
- Pacers beat the Bucks 126-113 and take a 3-1 series victory. Myles turner was 7-9 from three and scored 29 points. Haliburton scored 24. Brooks lopez was the leading scorer again for the bucks dropped 27 points.
- Timberwolves finish off the sweep of the suns 122-116. Anthony edwards scored 31 of his 40 points in the second half.
NHL
- Avalanche win 5-1 over the Jets and now lead 3-1 in the series
- Predators lose to the Canucks and now trail 3-1 in that series
- Rangers sweep the capitals after a 4-2 win
- Oilers lead their series 3-1after winning 1-0 over the kings yesterday
FCC
- FCC wins 2-1over the colorado rapids. Acosta and Baird each scored a goal.
NFL
- Tank Dell suffered minor injuries in a mass shooting this weekend
- Jaguars pick up the fifth year options for trevor lawrence and travis etienne
- Ezekial elliot is rejoining the cowboys on a 1 year deal
Headlines and interview questions
MLB
- Reds win 7-4 to own the tiebreaker over the phillies for the season. Nick lodolo went 5 innings giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs striking out 4
- Fernando cruz had another 2 big outs of relief and alexis diaz slammed the door.
- Another 3 hit game for elly de la cruz and added 3 stolen bases as well
- A struggling will benson had 2 hits including a home run
- Tyler stephenson is starting to heat up with another multi hit game
- Santiago espinal entered this series with 5 hits including 1 extra base hits. Over the last two nights he has 5 hits with 2 extra base hits.
- Zack Wheeler will take on Nick Martinez this afternoon for the series finale.
The bats
- The Bats won 2-1 last night . rece hinds went 1-4 with a double and Ian gibaut and tony santillion pitched 2 innings of scoreless baseball adding 2k’s each .
- Lyon richardson pitched well too going 5 and a third innings allowing 1 hit and 1 home run striking out 8 k’s.
Around the league
- Cardinals beat up on the diamondbacks 5-1
- The mets finally take a game from the giants winning 8-2
- Orioles win the series against the angels on a 6-5 win yesterday
- Red Sox blank the guardians 8-0
- Brewers win 3-2 in another low scoring game against the pirates
- Dodgers obliterate the nationals 11-2
- Rays beat the tigers 7-5
- Yankees take the series from the athletics winning 7-3
- Cubs look to sweep the astros today after winning last night 4-3
NL CENTRAL standings
- Brewers are 15-8 and in first place. Cubs 15-9 and in second place. Reds 14-10 and are in 3rd place.. Best start to the season in nearly 20 years
- Pirates and cardinals are playing catch up in fourth and fifth
NBA
- Thunder crushed the pelicans and take a 2-0 series lead winning 124-92. Shai alexander dropped 33 points en route to their win
- The heat upset the celtics evening the series 1-1. 111-101. Tyler hero sscored 24 points and was 6-11 rom beyond the arc. Also added 13 boards. Brown and tatum combined for 61 points but it wasnt enough
Bearcats basketball
- Cincinnati and dayton are working on finalizing a deal to have another game in heritage bank center this coming season.
Bengals news
- Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade and is threatening retirement if his demands are not met.
Headlines and interview questions MLB Reds win 8-1snapping the 7 game winning streak of the phillies Andrew Abbott goes 4 and a third innings giving up 2 hits and an earned run. Struck out 3. Fernando Cruz came in to get out of the jam Farmer Pagan and Moll carried them the rest of the way. 3 hits for CES including 2 rbis and a double Elly De La Cruz had a walk and a massive home run. Santiago Espinal had 3 hits last night including a home run Nick Lodolo squares off against Spencer Turnbull. Lodolo has a sub 1 Era and Turnbull has a 1.23 era Around the League Giants beat the Mets 5-1 Angels beat the orioles 7-4. Mike Trout hit his first leadoff home run since 2012 and the angels halt their losing streak. Jackson Holiday is 2-34 since coming up Rockies came back to beat the padres 7-4 Mariners shutout the Rangers 4-0 Diamondbacks wallop the cardinals 14-1 Royals came back to beat the Blue Jays 3-2 White sox blew a 9th inning lead to the Twins and lose 6-5 the Cubs beat up on the 7-17 Astros winning 7-2 Dodgers beat the Nationals 4-1 and Shohei hit a 118 mph home run Pirates beat the Brewers again this time 2-1 NBA The Timberwolves take a 2-0 series lead over the suns. Jaden Mcdaniels led the way for the wolves with 25 points adding 8 boards. Conley and Gobert each had 18 points. The Pacers even up the series at 1 a piece. They beat the bucks last night 125-108. Pascal siakam dropped 37 points en route to the victory. Lillard tried his hardest scoring 34 points and brook lope went 6-7 from beyond the arc The Mavericks split their series at 1 a piece beating the clippers 96-93. Kawhi scored 15 points in his return to action. Luka Doncic scored 32 points adding 6 boards and 9 assist. News around sports Reggie bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Trophy back. There will be a formal reinstatement of the trophy coming today. This being in large part because of the NIL deals. Greg Norman confirmed that LIV never made an offer to Rory Mclroy. He did say he presented a liv offer to a top pga tour player
Headlines and interview questions MLB The Reds get blanked 7-0 by the Phillies in game 1 of this 4 game set. Hunter Greene was solid going 7 innings stirking out 6 and giving up 4 earned runs. Ranger suarez gave up 2 hits in his 7 innings of work striking out 5. Nick Castellanos since yesterday’s slander fest, went 2-4 Leadoff Fairchild and CES were the only ones with hits. Andrew abbott has a 2.7 era and he will be going up against Christopher Sanchez who has a 2.95 era tonight at 640 Around the LEague Giants beat the mets 5-2 Orioles add on to the angels losing streak winning 4-2 Padres beat the Rockies in colorado 3-1. They are 1 for their last 9 Cardinals walked off the Diamondbacks on a nolan gorman 2 run shot in the bottom of the ninth The White Sox get shut out yet again losing to the Twins 7-0. They are the first team in MLB history to be shut out 8 times in their first 22 games. Fun stat of the day, The atlanta braves have been shut out twice since the start of last season. THe white sox have been shut out three times since the start of last week Pirates win 4-2 over the brewers . Brewers pitching Jakob Junis was hit in the neck with a ball during batting practice and was sent to the hospital. Athletics blank the yankees 2-0. Something outrageous happened in that game which we will discuss later. NBA Cavaliers beat the Magic 96-86 and lead the series 2-0. Jalen suggs suffered a leg injury in the loss. Mitchell led the cavs with 23 points and added 8 boards The Knicks were down 5 points with 30 seconds and win the game in regulation on a donte divencenzo three. Nick nurse tried to call a timeout on the possession where the knicks stole it, but the refs did not see it Tyrese maxey tried his best scoring 35 points 10 assists and 9 rebounds Embid finished with 34 Brunson another offnight shooting going 8-29 but he scored 24 and that was enough Lakers were up big against the nuggets yet again but choke it away yet it again. Jamal murray hit the game winning buzzerbeater to win 101-99 Anthony davis had 32 points and 11 boards Lebron james was 2 rebounds shy of a 26 point triple doube Jokic scored 27 points, added 20 rebounds and 10 assists . Murray scored 20 points NHL The islanders were up 3-0, and 3-1 heading into the third period. The hurricanes scored 2 goals in 9 seconds to tie and then take the lead. 4 goals in the final period and hurricanes win 5-3 and lead 2-0 Golden knights take a 1-0 series lead winning 4-3 over our stars. Maple leafs even the series with the bruins winning 3-2 Oilers beat the kings 7-4 and are up 1-0
What a weekend for the local nine….that’s two weekends in a row where the red legs pull off a series sweep. Last week they outscored the white sox 27-5….this week they sweep the angels out of town, outsourcing that bunch, 17-6. On friday night, — Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run homer, Nick Lodolo pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball for his second quality start since coming off the injured list and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Besides the three-run shot in the eighth. De La Cruz manufactured another run with two outs in the second inning when he singled, stole second and third and scored on the errant throw to third by Angels catcher. Lodolo (2-0) allowed a run and seven hits while striking out six after giving up just one hit in 5 2/3 innings against the White Sox last Saturday in his first big league start in nearly a year. The 26-year-old left-hander exited in the seventh Friday with one out and runners on second and third. Fernando Cruz came on and struck out Jo Adell and Zach Neto to end the threat. Saturday night, tyler stephenson clubbed his first career grand slam…stuart failrchild knocked in two in a 7-5 win. Graham ashcraft gave up five runs in six innings but nick martinez was lights out, firing three shutout innings…..alexis diaz closed it out. So that brought us to yesterday…..scary moment when frankie montas took a comebacker off the right elbow and had the leave the game in the first inning…..turns out he’s okay, just s bruise. Brent sutter was fantastic over 3 ⅓ innings and the reds bullpen goes 8 ⅓ frames of six-hit shutout baseball in a 3-0 victory. In the nl central, the reds are a half game back of chicago for second-place. The white hot brewers, who swept the cardinals over the weekend, are two and a half games ahead of cincinnati. The pirates free fall has begun. Theyve lost six straight. The hottest team in the national league comes to town tonight to open a four games series. The philadelphia phillies have ripped off six straight and will send 3-0 lefthander ranger suarez to the mound against hunter greene. The reds right hander is still in search of his first victory of this young season. In the nba playoffs, winners in game one of four series were played yesterday….the winners were the clippers, celtics, the bucks wirth no Yannis, and the oklahoma thunder held off the Zion-less pelicans by two. In soccer, Luciano Acosta recorded one goal and one assist to help FC Cincinnati rally for a 2-1 victory over the host Atlanta United on Saturday night. The win puts fcc at 4 wins, two losses and three draws on the year and ends a three-game winless streak.
Cincinnati Reds traveled up to Seattle to take on the Mariners. They would lose the series and get SWEPT in the process... They would allow 17 Runs and only score 5 in the entire series... Offensively last night the ONLY hit was a Elly De La Cruz Homerun. The NFL draft is approaching fast and we are finally starting to see the board settle. Who should the Bengals draft what should their approach be? Two Defensive Tackles? Early WR? Defense over Offense? More on Off the Bench.
Cincinnati Reds traveled up to Seattle to take on the Mariners. They would lose the series and get SWEPT in the process... They would allow 17 Runs and only score 5 in the entire series... Offensively last night the ONLY hit was a Elly De La Cruz Homerun. The NFL draft is approaching fast and we are finally starting to see the board settle. Who should the Bengals draft what should their approach be? Two Defensive Tackles? Early WR? Defense over Offense? More on Off the Bench.
Cincinnati Reds traveled up to Seattle to take on the Mariners. They would lose a tough one yesterday 3-1. Hunter Greene did not have great control of the ball last night only pitching in 4 innings for 98 pitches. However, he did have 8 strikeouts and gave up only 1 earned run on the night. Offensively was the bigger story of the night as the Reds were only able to score 1 run off of 4 hits on the night. The NFL draft is approaching fast and we are finally starting to see the board settle. Who should the Bengals draft what should their approach be? Two Defensive Tackles? Early WR? Defense over Offense?
Cincinnati Reds traveled up to Seattle to take on the Mariners. They would lose a tough one yesterday 9-3. Frankie Montas did not have great control of the ball last night was all over the place and gave up 5 earned runs on the night. The NFL draft is approaching fast and we are finally starting to see the board settle. Who should the Bengals draft what should their approach be? Two Defensive Tackles? Early WR? Defense over Offense?
Cincinnati Reds travel up to Seattle to take on the Mariners. After a clean sweep against the White Sox, the Reds need to steal some Victories. For the second time in three years, Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters. The world’s number-one ranked player finished 11 under par to beat Ludvig Oberg by four shots. Tommy Fleetwood, Max Homa, and Colin Morikawa finished four under par. Scheffler joins Tiger Woods and the Goat, Jack Nicklson, as the only three players ever with multiple titles at the player's championship and the masters. The NFL draft is approaching fast and we are finally starting to see the board settle. Who should the Bengals draft what should their approach be? Two Defensive Tackles? Early WR? Defense over Offense? More on Off the Bench.
Cincinnati Reds travel up to Chicago to take on the White Sox. After a Brutal series against the Brewers, the Reds need to steal some Victories. Inclement weather Delayed the Masters a bit but we have a good picture of who leads the Masters Tournament right now. Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Davis, Nicolai Højgaard, Max Homa, Danny Willett, and Ryan Fox are all in the top of the leader boards New Heights podcast came into town and we heard some interesting things there from Joe Burrow and more. Bengals draft discussion is coming up soon.
Cincinnati Reds muster up just four hits as they fall to the Brewers 7-2. Hunter Greene allowed 6 earned runs. Reds fall to 6-6 on the year. Inclement weather is pushing the start of the Masters. More on Off the Bench.
Brewers beat the Reds 9-5 Frankie Montas went 5 innings gave up 5 runs, only 3 of them earned, and struck out 4 Carson Spiers came in for a beating. 4 innings 7 hits 4 runs, only 3 earned through 81 pitches. Did strike out 1. On the positive side CES had 2 hits and crossed the plate both times Fraley went 2-4 with an rbi base hit Elly continues to stay hot at the plate with a base hit and an RBI Spencer Steer is the major league leader in Runs batted in, he went 2-3 with a walk Around the league Cubs beat the padres 5-1 Nationals take the series against the Giants after winning 5-3 Rays beat the Angels, Diamondbacks take care of the rockies and the Athletics on the back of Shea Langeliers had 3 hits all of them home runs and had all 4 rbi’s they beat the rangers The White Sox beat the guardians but Yoan Moncada had to leave the game after running out a ground ball Pirates lost to the tigers The Bucks beat the Celtics 104-91 but the story of the game is Giannis’s injury. An MRI revealed there is no structural damage to the achillas but nonetheless will be out. Coach Cal makes it official. Left a very emotional video to the kentucky faithful who pushed him out of town. Brooks Koepka hates hates playing slow and has been paired with brian harman
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John Calipari to arkansas? When i read it this morning, i wondered if it was april fools day and not solar eclipse day. No way that’s true right? Kentucky to arkansas? Apparently that’s going to happen. After 15 seasons where he won over 420 games, a national title, four final fours…..it’s bye, bye Cal. Elsewhere In college hoops….who do you like tonight…..defending champ UConn or Purdue? This is actually the game just about everyone hoped for when the season began…..a team that won it all vs a team that lost in the first round last year and had to play with that anvil around the=ir necks this entire tournament. Zach Edey has been the best player by far in this tournament so far and he will have to be at his best tonight. Tip off at 9:20 eastern on cbs. On the womens side, what a story book ending to a story book season……the most successful season by virtually every metric in the history of womens ncaa hoops. South carolina became the 10th team to go undefeated in an 87-75 win over caitlin clark and iowa. Remember the gamecocks were unbeaten when they lost to iowa in the final four a year ago. It’s the second straight season the lady hawkeyes lost in the national championship game. South carolinas bench outscored the iowa bench 37-0 . Clark finished with 30 points and ends her career 3951 points, the most ever in womens or mens division i basketball history. On to the reds…. The first full week of the season was solid. Two series wins over washington and philadelphia….a 4-2 record with some timely hitting and good pitching by and large. The start of week two…? Not so good. The new york mets did not have a single win until the day before arriving in the queen city for the weekend. Hunter greene was rock solid friday night but the reds lost 3-2. Saturday, Nick martinez was knocked around but his team railled for 5 runs in the eighth inning to win 9-7. Then came yesterday….. Series finale…rubber game….and the reds bats disappeared in a 3-1 loss. Over the weekend, the reds were 3-28 with runners in scoring position…..3-28!! Thru the first nine games, the team is hitting .242 with an on-base percentage of .319. AND They are averaging 10 strikeouts per game. In fact, of the 78 outs they committed this weekend, 32 came via the strikeout….that’s over 40 percent! So at 5-4 on the year, cincinnati sits 2 ½ games behind the pirates in the nl central. Milwaukee is in second place and guess who comes to gabp tonight? You got it…Milwaukee. The brewers beat the reds 10 out of 13 meetings last season, which was a big reason they won the division. Coming into this season, everyone says No Criag COUNSELL, NO Corbin Burns, and brandon woodruff….they’re done. Not so fast, milwaukee has a 6-2 mark to begin the year. Pitching matchup tonight has graham ashcraft for the red legs. Aaron ashby gets the ball for milwaukee.
The Cincinnati Reds are 4-2 on the year after yesterday's game against the Phillies. Frankie Montas was incredible going 5 and two thirds striking out 5 and only giving up 1 earned run. Elly De La Cruz continuses his hit streak to 11 on and brought in a run last night. Closer Alexis Diaz had all of us scared as he was examined by the Umpires for illeagal substances but was allowed to continue to pitch and closed the night out for the Reds as they win 4-1. March Madness is down to the final stages Purdue, Uconn, Alabama, and NC State?!? The Cinderella team that everyone wrote off in the first four is in the final four. We also can't forget about the women's Tournament! Iowa vs LSU rematchup yesterday was one of the more entertaining games to watch this year where Caitlin Clark got her revenge and beat LSU. The Bengals Top 30 Prospects visited are starting to ramp up as major Offensive Tackles are coming in to visit along with some Big Defensive Tackles. NFL is about 3 weeks away from the Draft so we will cover that later down the line. Leave a comment down below if you'd like to see GM Casey and Reid do some mock draft videos.
The Cincinnati Reds are 4-2 on the year after yesterday's game against the Phillies. Frankie Montas was incredible going 5 and two thirds striking out 5 and only giving up 1 earned run. Elly De La Cruz continuses his hit streak to 11 on and brought in a run last night. Closer Alexis Diaz had all of us scared as he was examined by the Umpires for illeagal substances but was allowed to continue to pitch and closed the night out for the Reds as they win 4-1. March Madness is down to the final stages Purdue, Uconn, Alabama, and NC State?!? The Cinderella team that everyone wrote off in the first four is in the final four. We also can't forget about the women's Tournament! Iowa vs LSU rematchup yesterday was one of the more entertaining games to watch this year where Caitlin Clark got her revenge and beat LSU. The Bengals Top 30 Prospects visited are starting to ramp up as major Offensive Tackles are coming in to visit along with some Big Defensive Tackles. NFL is about 3 weeks away from the Draft so we will cover that later down the line. Leave a comment down below if you'd like to see GM Casey and Reid do some mock draft videos.
The Cincinnati Reds are 3-2 on the year after yesterday's Disaster game. Elly De La Cruz had his worst game of his young career versus the Phillies as Bryce Harper hit 3 Home Runs including a Grand Slam. Reds Lose 9-4. This Reds team is electrifying to start the year and they might be the most entertaining team in all of baseball right now even without their full starting lineup... However, their Defense is atrocious... March Madness is down to the final stages Purdue, Uconn, Alabama, and NC State?!? The Cinderella team that everyone wrote off in the first four is in the final four. We also can't forget about the women's Tournament! Iowa vs LSU rematchup yesterday was one of the more entertaining games to watch this year where Caitlin Clark got her revenge and beat LSU. NFL is about 3 weeks away from the Draft so we will cover that later down the line. Leave a comment down below if you'd like to see GM Casey and Reid do some mock draft videos. DJ Reader joined Kay Adam's show yesterday and said some revealing things about the Bengals Organization and their Practices
The Cincinnati Reds are 3-1 on the year after yesterday's thrilling game. Spencer Steer the Unsung Hero most overlooked Red on the Roster Hits a Grand Slam to win the game versus the Phillies 6-3. This Reds team is electrifying to start the year and they might be the most entertaining team in all of baseball right now even without their full starting lineup. March Madness is down to the final stages Purdue, Uconn, Alabama, and NC State?!? The Cinderella team that everyone wrote off in the first four is in the final four. We also can't forget about the women's Tournament! Iowa vs LSU rematchup yesterday was one of the more entertaining games to watch this year where Caitlin Clark got her revenge and beat LSU. NFL is about 3 weeks away from the Draft so we will cover that later down the line. Leave a comment down below if you'd like to see GM Casey and Reid do some mock draft videos.
- Headlines
- We start in Major League baseball
- Your Cincinnati Reds cruise to an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Frankie Moontas goes 6 innings only allowing 4 hits, 0 walks and striking out 4. He only threw 81 pitches.
- Fraley, Steer, and Martini each had multi hit games but Nick Martini sends two to the moon adding 5 RBI’s.
- Suter Closed the games off going 2 innings striking out 4
- Red Sox beat the Luis castillo and the mariners 6-4. Tyler oneil hit his 5th straight opening day home run.
- The diamondbacks scored 14 runs in the 3rd inning on the way to their easy blowout of the sad Colorado rockies
- Guardians beat the A’s 8-0 in front of tens of fans
- Cubs lose to the Rangers 4-3 after MLB umpiring tried to rig the game
- Tigers blank the white sox 1-0
- Twins take care of the royals 4-1
- Yankees come back to beat the astros 5-4
- Dodgers dismantle the st louis Fraudinals 7-1
- Padres beat the giants 6-4 and the blue jays beat the rays 8-2
- Pirates beat the Marlins 6-5
- 6 seeded clemson upsets Arizona 77-72 . Caleb love contributed 5-18 shooting and 0-9 from three for the wildcats
- Uconn throttles San Diego st 82-52 after it being a 4 point game with 3 minutes to go in the first half
- Alabama’s Grant Nelson scores 12 of the last 14 in the Tide’s 2 point victory over north carolina. First elite eight since 2004
- Terrence Shannon Jr dropped 29 points in their 3 point win over Iowa st. It is their first elite 8 in the last 19 years.
- Scottie Scheffler now has the most consecutive rounds under par (28) on the pga tour after yesterdays 65 at the houston open
Off the Bench is BACK! Reds Roster Set (5 biggest surprises of the season) Shohei Ohtani speaks Gambling Problem in sports NFL rule change Intro and Headlines Women’s college basketball Paige Bueckers leads UConn to a 72-64 win over syracuse Iowa holds on against 8th seeded syracuse. West Virginia started the fourth quarter on a 10-0 run to tie the game, but it was all iowa after that. Caitlin clark had 32 points. Mens basketball Seattle beat evansville 71-57 in the cbi Fairfield barely defeated chicago st 77-74 Arkansas st dominated against Montana 74-61 High point crushed cleveland st 93-74 PFW came back to beat tarleton st 73-72 NBA The Celtics were up 30 points on the Hawks but atlanta stormed back to win 120-118 Donte Divincenzo of the Knicks hit 11 3’s in their blowout win over the pistons 124-99 College basketball today The Bearcats take on Indiana st at 9 pm. Indiana st is favored by 3.5 points Georgia is taking on Ohio State and Diebler in the NIT quarters. The Buckeyes are 8 point favorites
They call it march madness for a reason , but outside of an upset here….aka Kentucky and an upset there, most games in this years first round were rarely competitive. In fact, there were more games decided by 15 points or more in this years first-round games than any ncaa tournament EVER. We started with 68 teams…now we are down to 16. All four number one seeds are still alive….houston, carolina, purdue and defending champion Uconn. All four number 2 seeds are still alive….that is quite rare for a sweet 16. Two threes are still with us….In fact, there’s only one team, acc champion nc state , that’s higher than a 6-seed. The wolfpack will play marquette in the south region. Lets walk thru the matchups which begin on thursday night…. GRAPHIC Uc is still alive in the nit….the cats are in the elite 8 after they steamrolled bradley at fifth third arena on saturday and will next meet indiana state in terre haute on tuesday night at 9 o’clock. Ohio State is also still alive. The Buckeyes host Georgia on tuesday night at 7. A win by each and the next stop is madison square garden for the final four of the nit. The lady buckeyes were shocked in round two of the womens tournament by duke 75-63. Caitlin Clark and Iowa play tonight with a trip to the sweet 16 on the line. The hawkeyes face west virginia. In baseball, shohei otani will speak with the media for the first time since this bizarre story broke. At first, Ohtani’s interpretter told the world that the dodger slugger paid off all of his gambling debts for him…to the tune of 4.5 million dollars to an illegal bookie. A day later, ohtani’s lawyer said the interpreter stole the money from ohtani. The world we be watching and waiuting for ohtani’s comments later today. The Reds are on their way back from Arizona as spring training officially ended yesterday in goodyear. The reds lost to cleveland 10-7. Hunter greene went three innings and allowed a solo home run. Alexis Diaz was awful again as he gives up three runs in the cleveland ninth inning on two hits and a walk. Diaz has been fabulous in his role as the reds closer for the last two years although he did falter badly down the stretch last season. NFL News, nothing new on the bengals after a very fast start to free agency last week. Mike tomlin says russell wilson has the pole position to be the steelers starting quarterback this season. Justin fields will try and change tomlins mind. The chiefs traded star corner jaderius sneed to the tennessee titans for a third-round pick this year and a seventh-round drafy pick next year.
- NCAA tourney Recap, i think i watched them all.
- Michigan St destroyed mississippi st 69 - 51 . 9 over 8
- Duquesne who hadnt won a tournament game since 1969, upset BYU 71-67. 11 over a 6
- Creighton crushed Akron 77-60. AKron now 0-6 all time in the tournament.
- Dan Monson and Long Beach St’s magical run has come to an end as #2 Arizona takes care of business winning 85-65
- North Carolina dismantled Wagner 90 - 62
- Morehead St was down 1 at the half against Illinois. Then, the wheels fell off. Illini win 85-69. 3 over 14
- Jermaine Couisnard dropped 40 against his former team south carolina as the 11 seeded bid stealer oregon cruises to an 87-73 win
- 7 seeded Dayton was down 19 points with 7 minutes to go. They went on a 22-4 run to end it. Nevada gets a taste of their own medicine and chokes. Its the single biggest comeback in ncaa history since… nevada came back against the Bearcats
- 10 seeded Colorado St scored 11 points at halftime. They lose to 7 seeded texas 56-44
- 14 seeded oakland shocks Kentucky 80-76. Jack Gohlke dropped 32 points. 10-20 from the field. 10-20 from 3.
- Iowa St beat the jack rabbits of south dakota st by 17 points.
- Gonzaga crushed Mcneese 86-65. It was the most bet 5-12 upset.
- St peters had a less fun tournament run this time around. Tennessee won 83-49
- NC state the 11 seeded upset Texas tech winning easily 80-67
- 10 seeded Drake choked away a win losing to washington st 66-61. 6-14 from the free throw line
- 13 seeded samford was robbed against Kansas last night. A clear all ball block was called a foul. They lose 93-89.
- The Reds lose 7-6 to the mariners in spring training. But Elly De La Cruz hit a triple!
- Spencer Steer went 2-4 with a home run
- Will benson went 1-3 with a walk and a home run
- Mike Ford hit 2 home runs and stuart fairchild also got another hit
- Pitching wise, Martinez and Moll got crushed but Farmer, Antone and Cruz went a combined 3 innings striking out 4
Topics:
- Headlines
- Uh Oh Shohei
- UC is BACK
- TOURNEY TIME
- REDS STAY INJURED
Intro and Headlines
- In The first four, Grambling St beats Montana St 88-81 in overtime! They will take on purdue in the round of 64!
- Colorado held on against Boise St winning 60-53
- NIT news, Villanova gets upset by VCU 70-61
- UNLV beats Princeton 84-77
- Appalachian st was unable to come back against Wake Forrest as they lose 87-76
- Indiana St dropped 101 points in their win over SMU.
- Bradley beat Sister jean and loyola Chicago 74-62
- Seton Hall hangs on in overtime against st Joes 75-72.
- Cincinnati Beats San Francisco with 3 seconds to go on a walk off Simas Lukosious 3.
- Padres win 15-11 in their regular season scrimmage.
- Yamamoto goes 1 inning gives up 4 hits and 5 earned runs.
- Edwin Arroyo had season ending injury yesterday, Matt mclain is confirmed to not be ready by opening day but the reds did trade for santiago espinal
Off the Bench is BACK! Offensive tackle Trent Brown signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to play Right tackle. The former Superbowl Champion and Pro-Bowler lets the Bengals have flexibility for their draft and gives them one of the biggest offensive lines in all of football. The Dodgers win the Regular season opener on March 20th! They beat the Padres 5. Glasnow went 5 innings,and gave up 2 hits and 2 earned runs. He struck out 3. Yu Darvish on the other side went 3 and two thirds giving up 2 hits and 1 unearned runs while striking out 3. They will now head back home and play a couple more spring training games In the NCAA tournament last night, the battle of the 16 seeds, Wagner tried to blow a lead, but hung on to beat Howard 71-68. Howard had 3 chances to tie it at the buzzer. Colorado st destroyed virginia 67-42. Virginia had 14 points with 9:40 left to play in the first half. They did not score until the 16th minute of the second half. Almost an hour of real time passed before Virginia scored a point. Xavier lost in heartbreaking fashion yesterday 78-76. They were down more than 20 points in the second half but fought all the way back to have a chance to tie it at the end. In Reds news, Hunter Greeene was torched yesterday giving up 7 hits and 7 earned runs in 4 and a third innings. Reds lose 10-6. Stuart Fairchild had a couple doubles. The Bearcats play san francisco tonight at 9 at fifth third
Topics:
- Gambling > Brackets
- NIT (Indiana, St. John's, Memphis, Syracuse, Mississippi, Pittsburgh, and Oklahoma opted out)
- Reds injury Concerns
- Abbott or Williamson
- Trent Brown
Intro and Headlines
- Blake Snell and the Giants are in agreement on a two year 62 million dollar contract which includes an opt out after the first season
- Free agent offensive tackle Trent Brown is in town to meet with the Bengals
- Anthony Edwards threw down maybe the dunk of the year with a posterization. Timberwolves win 114-104
- Reds lose 4-2 to the Giants.
- Montas threw 4 innings, gave up a run and struck out 5
- Fraley left the game early after fouling a ball off of his foot
- Xavier travels to Georgia tonight for the first round of the NIT at 7 pm.
- UC takes on san francisco tomorrow at 9 pm in Cincinnati.
They call it March Madness for a reason and if the conference tournaments are a preview of the upcoming NCAA tournament, this is going to be complete and utter madness… Think of all the number one seeds that lost over the weekend…north carolina, houston, tennessee,and arizona, just to name a few. Even powers like Kentucky and Duke lost before ever getting to the tournament finals. That means that bids were gobbled up in many cases by teams that went into the weekend with very little chance to make the big dance….and we know those other teams are still going, right? So of your St johns, or providence, or oklahoma, or seton hall…youre out. Six teams forms the Mountain West Conference are in this tournament and some of those teams arent? Dayton is in as a 7 seed in the werst regions amd will play thursday against nevada at 4:30. A win and they probably meet the two seed arizona. Kentucky is in as a three seed in the south and takes on horizon league champion oakland thursday night at 7:10. There is enormous pressure on UK in this tournament. They’ve not been to the elite 8 since 2018, and havent been to a final four since 2014. We know that UC, Xavier and Ohio State will play in the nit. Xavier is on thew road at georgia tomorrow night. UC will host san francisco wednesday night and the buckeyes will host cornell tomorrow night. Lots more on the ncaa tournament coming up. Speaking of ohio state….all the talk about season miller or dusty may as their next head coach can be put to bed as the interim tag on jake diebler can be lifted. He got a five-year deal yesterday after leading ohio state to 7 wins in 9 games to close the season. Good for him. Soccer, FC Cincinnati won 2-1 yesterday at new england. FCC is 2-0-2 in the year. As for the reds…i gotta tell ya..im a little concerned about some very specific things with this team as we are less than two weeks from opening day. Lets focus primarily on the pitching. Its seems like every time we turn around, someone is coming up injured and for thse that arent, they’re just not pitching well. Montas, hunter greene and graham ashcraft have been average at best. ANdrew abbott was scratched from his start yesterday, son that meant a golden chance for brandon williamson. He wllaks three straight batters, hits another, while allowing four runs in two innings. As for nick martinez? He’s looked fabulous….when he’s pitched. Theyare telling nus he has a dispacled rib……..for a guy who’s a pitcher, do you believe for a second that sounds like it’s a day to day sort of thing. Bullpen lefties sam mole and alex young are hurt. Nick lodolo wont start the season on the opening day roster. Then the position players……devastating news on saturday when centerfie;der tj friedl broke his wrist diving for a ball in the outfield. Will Benson and stuart fairchild are expected to replace him in center. Then there’s matt mcclain……..I don’t get to unwrapped up in stats during spring training, but he doesn’t have a hit since returning from an oblique injury over a week ago.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. Lets begin with the Cincinnati Bengals, they’ve been busy…. A new Tight end, a new running back, Vonn Bell is coming back to join Geno Stone at safety. They’ve sgigned sheldon Rankins to shore up the run defense and get more pressure on the quarterback…..and they arent finished yet. The team hosted another defensive lineman and a former 11th pick in the draft offensice lineman to potentially replace jonah williams who signed a 30 million dollar deal in Arizona. We will talk all about this bengals off-season later in the show. On to hoops……..the madness of march. UC won their first two big 12 tournament games this week but the run ended last night in a 68-56 loss to baylor…. A third game in three days caught up with the cats as they ran out of steam in the second half. With three minutes left in nthe game, three starers, day day thomas, simas lucocious and aziz bandago had a combined three points….thats not gonna cut it in the big 12. Now thew question is, do they have a shot at the ncaa tournament? 20 wins in the best conference, by far, in college basketball? We find out Sunday. Xaviers season is over….no ncaa…in fact, its the schools first losing season in 26 years…gping back to the late 1990’s. X jumped out t5o a 10-0 lead against defending champion UCONN but was out scored by 37 points the rest of the way in a 27 point loss in round two of the big east tournament. Sean Miller has lots of work to do but should be very encouraged about the return of both zach fremantle and jerome hunter next season. Miami lost top akron in the mac tournament yesterday. That sets up a 2 versus 3 showdown in the semi-finals tonight in Cleveland. The Zips face the hottest team in Ohio…..THE OHIO UNIVERSITY BOBCATS, who have won, 11 of 12, after blowing western michigan out last night. Tip off tonight at 6:30. Ohio State is making a bid to make the tournament. The Buckeyes have won 7-8 under interim head coach jake diebler after beating iowa in the big ten tournament last night 90-78. The Mighty Buckeyes face number 13 Illinois tonight at 6:30. If they win are they in? Indiana is playing it’s best basketball of the season….they advance to the big ten quarterfinals with their fifth-straight win, a 61-59 decision over penn state. The hoosiers face nebraska tonight at 9 o’clock. The winner faces the winner of Ohio State-Illinois in the semis. Is Dayton a tournament team? Yes, they are ranked 24th…..yes, they have wins against Cincinnati and another tournament team, Oakland…. But they were a third place team in the A 10, and have lost three of their last nine. Only st. marys and gonzaga have played an easier schedule among the top 45 rated teams in the kenpom rankings…. Number 9 Kentucky opens play in the SEC tournament tonight against texas am . Tip off set for 7 o’clock. On the baseball front, The Reds lost to The defending world champion Texas Rangers last night 7-4. They host kansas city today in goodyear at 4 o’clock.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. The Cincinnati Bengals signed Sheldon Rankins to a 2-year deal worth 26 million dollars. This more than likely spells the end for DJ Reader. We are holding out hope for a miracle. Where does that leave the rest of the position group? Vonn Bell is rumored to be coming back to Cincinnati this year on a low deal that would help bolster the Safeties room. Where does that put Dax Hill? Mekhi Becton is coming in for a visit to play Right Tackle/ Swing Tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not many options left in this Free Agency period what does Duke Tobin have up his sleeve? The Cincinnati Bearcats got a major win against Kansas yesterday. The win now puts them in a position to win one more to make it to the finals and potentially a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Xavier also comes out with a win over Butler they unfortunately play UCONN.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. The Cincinnati Bengals have been very quiet after yesterday's show. They have yet to address our two biggest holes on the team Right Tackle and Defensive Tackle/Nose Tackle. DJ Reader is hopping on a plane Thursday to go to Detroit... Are the Bengals in Trouble?
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. Lots of News regarding the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday! The day started with Tee Higgins requesting a trade right before the day began. We covered this on Monday but will touch more on it today with possible scenarios. The Bengals would then resign some key components to the team like Drew Sample, ADG, and Trayveon Williams. Bengals then signed an exterior free agent Geno Stone Safety from Baltimore Ravens. Played great last year with 7 INTs one coming from Joe Burrow. Later on in the evening, we learned that the Bengals were given a 3RD ROUND COMP PICK! Big for their draft and potential trades in the future. Finally late last night we learned that the Bengals had finally parted ways with Joe Mixon and signed Zach Moss a younger more explosive running back for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Off The Bench begins with the College Basketball in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bearcats beat West Virginia 92-56 over the weekend they will play them again in the Big 12 Tournament tomorrow to advance. If they do they play Kansas... Free agency doesn’t officially begin until weds at 4pm BUT teams can begin speaking to agents of free agent players TODAY. Things just got a whole lot more interesting in the AFC north as Russell Wilson is going to sign a one-year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season, the nine-time pro bowler and super bowl champ[ion with seattle, threw for better than 3000 yards with 26 touchdowns against just 8 interceptions. He was benched for the final two games of the season. Baker Mayfield is rewarded by the team with a three-year, 100 million dollar contract with 50 million dollars guaranteed. Chiefs Defensive tackle Chris Jones isn’t going anywhere. He gets five years for 159 million dollars, 60 million guaranteed. The cap hit this year is only seven million bucks. On the business side of things, the Bears are spending 2 billion dollars to build a new, domed stadium next to Soldier Field in downtown Chicago. For Xavier, they lose on Saturday to number 8 Marquette 86-80. The Muskies play in the Big East tournament as the 9 seed against number 8 Butler, a team they split with during the regular season. That game is Wednesday at 4 o’clock. A win would mean a date with number-one seed UConn on Thursday night. Xavier has to win three games in New York this week to avoid ending a 27-season streak with a winning record…. Miami got beat by The Ohio University on Friday night. Dayton is the 3 seed in the A10 tournament in Brooklyn. The Flyers play Thursday night at 7:30. Kentucky got a huge win on Saturday at number 4 Tennessee. With that, the Cats are the two-seed in this week's SEC tournament in Nashville. They will play the winner of the Texas am/Ole Miss matchup Friday night at 7 Eastern. Northern Kentucky is looking for back-to-back trips to the big dance. Tonight the Norse play in the Horizon League semis against number 6 Milwaukee. The teams split their season series at a game apiece. A busy weekend for the Reds… Nick Lodolo made his first appearance since early last season and pitched two hitless, scoreless innings against Cleveland yesterday. Second baseman Matt McClain was in the lineup for the first time since injuring his oblique. Off the diamond, the team's number 1 Rated prospect just two years ago, Jose Barrero, was placed on waivers and was immediately swooped up by the Texas Rangers. The move was a little confusing considering the team wasn’t facing any 40-man roster issues and the kid is only 25. Of course, all of this was just white noise when compared to the news of Noelvi Marte. He’s the current number one prospect in the reds organization and was expected to be the teams opening day third baseman. Well…..we wont lay eyes on him until the end of june or early July…at least, after he was suspended for the first 80 games of the season for a banned substance. But here’s the kicker….not only does he miss the first three months of the season, if the reds make the playoffs, he can’t be on the post-season roster.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. Today we have Thom Brennaman in the host chair filling in for us. NKU had an unbelievable game against Wright State tying the game up at a buzzer-beater shot to send it to OT. They would win 99-97. The NFL had plenty of cuts and signings yesterday as the Free Agency period starts to ramp up. The Cincinnati Reds and Cubbies got together last night in Goodyear, Arizona. That one ended in a 2-2 tie.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. Today we talk about Joe Mixon rumors AGAIN as the media outlets and other figures have said that it is likely to happen this time around. Xavier lost last night to Butler effectively ending any hopes of making it to the tournament... We discuss if Sean Miller is staying or if he is hitting the road after this year. We have Jacob Tissot on the program to talk all things NFL and College football. Reid talks about his top 15 NFL quarterbacks in today's game.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. Today we talk about why Russel Wilson is the Best QB option for most teams that need a QB. We also discuss the Bearcats and how frustrating the season has been for fans this season. We have Marty and Thom Brennaman on the show. Paul Fritschner joins the show to preview Xavier. We get in touch with the guys on the road trip as they cover whats been going on thus far.
Off the Bench for TWO weeks will be hosted by Reid and Casey. Today we talk about crafting sports opinions and the right and wrong way to do so. We talk about one of the Cincinnati Bengal's most underrated Free Agency needs at the DT position. We touched on the Russel Wilson cut yesterday. We have Austin Elmore for the Cincinnati Bearcats preview versus Oklahoma and Cincinnati Bengals offseason talk. We get in touch with the guys on the road trip as they cover whats been going on thus far.
We cover the NFL Combine as we learn new news. Cincinnati Reds talk. Not much going on so what do you the viewer want to chat about?
Trace Fowler and the Crew talk about the Disaster of a weekend for the Major College Hoops teams in Cincinnati where the Bearcats lost to TCU 75-57 and Xavier Musketeers lost to Marquette 88-64. Tee Higgins was "Rumored" to have been given the Franchise Tag by the Bengals but no Official word has been released by the Bengals. The Cincinnati Reds had a good weekend of games beating Cleveland Guardians 4-0 and the Los Angeles Angles 9-4.
Joe Mixon's Drama has stirred up AGAIN. Cut him or keep him. We break down each of the possibilities. College Football Game giving away $600 for image and likeness. Plus big news about the future of Chatterbox Sports!
Today's episode of Off the Bench covers the horrible new MLB Jerseys. What could the MLB be possibly thinking with these ugly things? We cover the Cincinnati Bearcats as they lose a 7 point lead to Oklahoma State. Xavier Musketeers lost to Providence. Justin Williams from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Bearcats and what happens now for them.
Todays episode of Off the Bench we cover the rumors of the MLB expansion. Where could the next two teams end up? We cover the Cincinnati Bearcats as they take on Oklahoma State. Xavier Musketeers take on Providence. We anxiously wait for Tee Higgins to be announced... or will he? We also cover the drama that occurred on Xxxxxxxxxxxx yesterday.
An interview has broken out between a reporter and former All-Star Anthony Rendon. In the Interview Anthony Rendon stated that baseball is not a top priority to him... We discuss more about this situation. In other news around the World of Sports Justin Fields Drama is heating up as he no longer follows any of the Bear's accounts on Social media. What does this spell for the former OSU product? Is he heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers? Reid gives his way to the early top 10 in the NFL Power Rankings. We also do a Fraud or For Real on the top College Basketball teams. Today is the first day of the Franchise tag being open and available for teams to use... We anxiously wait for Tee Higgins to be announced... or will he?
Today is the Cincinnati Reds' First full day (All Players Reporting) of Spring Training. Bearcats get a win over the weekend over UCF. The NBA All-Star game was something. Presidents day loaded with sports that happend over the weekend
In today's Episode of Off the Bench Trace and the guys talk about Caitlin Clark and her breaking the record. Trace rants about NIL and how schools themselves should be responsible for paying their athletes, not the Donors. We talked about Rob Manfred and the comments he made yesterday. We introduce a not-so-new segment called Love it or Hate it. At the end of the show, we bring in Scott Springer to talk Cincinnati Bearcats.
Todays Episode of Off the Bench we had on Paul Fritschner and Rocco Miller to discuss college basketball. Paul talks about the Xavier Musketeers and their hopes for the tournament all but dashed yesterday after an abysmal preformance against Seton Hall. Rocco Miller talked about the Bracketology and how the Tournament teams are starting to come into the frame. We talked some Reds Offseason with Jonathan India being a main topic of discussion.
Story we are following from NBC Sports: Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins could become a free agent when the new league year starts in March, but the team has two ways to keep that from happening. They could sign him to a long-term deal or they could use a franchise tag to keep him from hitting the open market and extending the time to negotiate a new deal until mid-July. If no deal came before that point, Higgins would have the choice of sitting out or playing the 2024 season with a guaranteed salary that is projected to be $20.7 million. Paul Dehner of TheAthletic.com reports that the team is expected to use the latter option and apply the franchise tag to Higgins. He notes that the team has the cap space to carry that salary in the 2024 season and that Joe Burrow’s cap number remains relatively low in 2024 before jumping up by nearly $20 million in 2025. The overall makeup of the wide receiver market might also make it a plus for Higgins to wait on signing a multi-year deal. With receivers like Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aiyuk, Michael Pittman Jr., and fellow Bengal Ja’Marr Chase closing in on new deals, Higgins could benefit from a reset market by moving for a longer deal at some point in the future. Any tags must be issued by March 5, so there will be clarity on the Bengals’ plans in the near future. Story from SI: CINCINNATI — The frustrations are evident for Cincinnati after another home loss in the Big 12. UC dropped a crucial game on Tuesday 68-59 to Iowa State. Head coach Wes Miller declared they will figure it out. "I'm sorry I'm just in a bad mood guys," Miller said apologizing to the media. "I hate losing. I hate it. So I'm not mad. You guys are doing your jobs. I don't mean to be a prick, I can't help it. It's nobody's fault. I hate losing. We are going to figure it out. This team is going to figure it out." It is safe to say that Bearcats point guard Jizzle James looked like arguably the best player on the court Tuesday. The true freshman was everywhere tonight for the Bearcats, as his impact in this game was truly the reason the Bearcats were able to fight near the very end, despite a season-high 25 turnovers as a team. James made an immediate impact in the opening minutes of this one and never looked back James knocked down his first two field goal attempts of the night, which happened to be two huge three-pointers in the first half. The freshman led the Bearcats second half comeback effort as 10 of his 16 points came in the second half. Caleb Williams, Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Kenny Pickett, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Royals new stadium, Wes Miller, Cincinnati Bearcats, Iowa State, College Basketball, Tee Higgins, NFL franchise tag, NFL Draft, Jonah Williams, Kentucky Basketball, UK basketball, John Calipari
Trace, Elliot, and Casey talk about the Super Bowl hangover that everyone is feeling. Not much is happening except for college basketball here in Cincinnati so we brought in Keegan Nickoson from the Bearcat Journal to talk about the Bearcats. Previewed the Bearcat game tonight against Iowa State. The Boys also talked about the Reds and their offseason moves and predictions for regressions.
Trace, Elliot, and Casey all react to Super Bowl 58 and the Kansas City Chiefs 3rd Superbowl Victory in 5 years. Is Patrick Mahomes the GOAT of this generation? The game was spectacular all around and credit was given out to many different players, coaches, officials, and more. We covered the College Hoops locally in Cincinnati the Bearcats and Musketeers both lost and are on the brink of their seasons being over. We also talked about the Waste Management and the disaster that was.
Well let the countdown begin for super bowl sunday . The AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. Beating he 49ers would make the chiefs the first super bowl repeat winner in 20 years. For Patrick Mahomes, he’s looking for his third super bowl title in his first six seasons. Brock Purdy is looking for his first championship ring in just his second year in the league. At just 44 years young, Kyle shanahan has been the head man in san francisco since 2017. He’s led the Niners to four playoff runs, three division titles, Four NFC championship games, and now a second trip to the Super Bowl… His father Mike won a super bowl as offensive coordinator with the niners in 1994, then later won 2 as a head coach in denver. Kickoff is set for 6:30 on CBS. Kansas city is a two-point underdog according to the wise guys in Vegas. Kansas City general manager brett veach said he is aware of the challenge the organization faces in re-signing both defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback l’jarius Sneed but said it would be an off-season priority to get both players under new contracts. Last night, lots of hardware thrown around at the NFL honors ceremony… Lamar Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for the league's Most Valuable Player award. Dak prescott was a distant second. Christian McCaffery became the first forty-niner to be named offensive player of the year since Jerry Rice in 1993. McCaffrey lead the league in rushing and total yards from scrimmage. Miles Garrett took home the Defensive Player of the Year. He’s the first Cleveland brown to ever win that award. The Houston Texans hit the lottery with two of the first three picks in the draft and both delivered the goods. CJ Stroud was named offensive Rookie of the year and willAndersonn the defensive Rookie of the Year. Joe Flacco edged out damar hamlin for the leagues comeback player of the year and for the second time, kevin stefanski was the coach of the year. The NFL hall of fame announced it’s 2024 class. Unfortunately, willie anderson came up short. Julius peppers, dwight freeney, devin hester, patrick willis and andre johnson are the modern-day players. As for the senior finalists, Steve mcmichael of the Bears and former Ohio state great randy gradishar. Speaking of the Bearcats, it’s a big-time game, with no doubt a big-time atmosphere tomorrow after at Fifth Third Arena when number five Houston comes to town. Kelvin sampsons team has lost three games all year, all in the big 12 to iowa state, TCU and Kansas. Uc has lost to kansas, beat TCU and will play iowa state next week. Tipoff set for 4 o’clock tomorrow. The game can be seen on ESPN 2. A sellout crowd is expected at the Cintas center tomorrow when X plays number 19 Creighton. The blue jays won the first meeting in omaha 85-78, a game that was tight until the final four minutes. The Muskies must improve their shooting from the first game…..40 percent from the field and just 33 percent from 3.
Xavier Musketeers held on to beat Villanova in a tight matchup last night 56-53. The NFL Super Bowl is right around the corner now! The Chatterbox crew all talk about the Superbowl matchup and what we expect from the game. Who are the Best players in the Super Bowl, What bets we might take, expectations and predictions. The MLB free agency period is still at large. Many notable names are still available to sign including notable names like Blake Snell and Cody Bellinger
Well, let the countdown begin for Super Bowl Sunday. The AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers. Beating the 49ers would make the Chiefs the first Super Bowl repeat winner in 20 years. A lot of questions for Andy Reid yesterday about the possibility of him retiring after this game. Reid said now is not the time and he’s ready to go for this Sunday. For the 49ers, did you see some of the comments made by defensive coordinator steve wilks. He called out his team in their weekly film session after watching last week's championship game and called his unit’s play “disgusting” and “unacceptable.” He felt that the defense did not play hard and that's something you just can't coach. College hoops, the Xavier musketeers, 12-10on the year, look for their third straight win tonight as Villanova comes to town for a 7 o’clock tip-off. The Wildcats are 12-10 as well and ended a four-game losing streak over the weekend with a win over Providence. Speaking of Xavier, did you see the news about Jerome Hunter? Remember, this is a kid who was expected to be the team's best player this season before he underwent heart surgery. He’s been practicing more and more with the team this year, then on Monday, he ruptured his Achilles Tendon. The rehab is expected to be at least six months. Last night, three days after drilling Duke, number 3 North Carolina lost at home to Clemson 80-76. The Tigers lost their first 59 games at Carolina before getting their first-ever win there four years ago. This is the kind of win that could hurt UC’s chances of getting to the tournament. The Ctas and Tigers have very similar resumes to reach the big dance, so this is a huge win for Clemson. UC has a chance for its “marquee win” this Saturday when number 5 Houston comes to the fifth-third arena. Houston beat Oklahoma state last night. Kentucky ended a two-game losing streak with a 109-77 win over Vanderbilt. The Wildcats shot 55 percent from the field and hit 15 three-pointers in the win. One other note, Texas tech lost at Baylor last night. Our good friend chad Brendel made the point that every opponent in the conference that has played UC, lost its next game…… ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues. The platform will include games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR, and college sports, including the men's and women's NCAA tournaments, as well as golf, tennis, and the FIFA World Cup. A couple of baseball notes, Jose Altuve signed a five-year deal to stay in Houston to the tune of 125 million dollars. If Kershaw is indeed back next year, it means he’s pitching in the same starting rotation as Shohei Ohtani.
Dartmouth basketball players are now employees of the university. The NCAA cooked. NFL playing a game in Brazil on Friday opening weekend. Reds sign Josh Harrison, hometown guy. - do the Reds need anything else? Lunardi still has Cincinnati out. What does it take? Bobby Whitt extension. Who should be the next red-extension?
What a weekend of college basketball both locally and around the country… We start with the Cincinnati Bearcats! The Cats were coming off one of their worst losses of the season to a West Virginia team that had 13 losses against just seven wins. They were headed to 15th-ranked Texas Tech, who did not lose a home game two years ago and had not lost a home game in 15 tries this year. Back and forth they went and it was like a movie we’d seen before… Cincinnati would compete in the Big 12… Just well enough to lose, But not this time. After Tech took the lead in the final minute, Simas Lukosius hit a jumper with 30 seconds to go. John Newman III capped things off with a dunk, and the Bearcats shocked the Red Raiders 75-72. Aziz Bandaago was huge in this one with a double-double, his first since the win at BYU. UC stands at 15-7…4-5 in the Big 12. They won't play again until Saturday against number 4 Houston… that's a 4 o’clock tip at the fifth-third arena. The Cougars lost at Kansas over the weekend. Then there's Xavier. One week ago they lost 43 points to UConn. They bounced back to beat St.John's at home. Then on Saturday, Quincy Olivari delivered one of the greatest performances in school history in a 93-68 rout of Depaul to move one game over .500 in the Big East for the first time all season. Olivari scored 43 points on 12-20 shooting with seven three-pointers. He becomes the first muskie to score 40 in a game since Trayvon Bluitt against UC six years ago. Olivari added 10 rebounds. X plays 3 of its next four at home including Creighton and Seton Hall. What is going on in Kentucky? Cal’s guys can score… No donut about that, but the idea is to outscore the other team. They don’t because they don’t guard anybody. They’ve allowed 197 points in back-to-back losses at home to Florida and then number 5 Tennessee on Saturday. Wildcats plays at Vanderbilt tomorrow night. Armando Bacot says the acc goes thru him these days, and it ain't braggin if you’re telling the truth. The Carolina big man had 25 points and 10 rebounds in the Tarheels 93-84 win over Duke at the Deam Smith Center Saturday night. Carolina shot 50 percent from the field …hit 9 three-pointers to go to 18-4 on the year. Who watched the Pro Bowl flag football game yesterday? There were 55 thousand people at the game in Orlando…The NFC beat the AFC 64-59. Ja'marr Chase scored a couple of touchdowns and after one, he pulled off an ochocinco. Took over for an ESPN cameraman. The Washington Commanders win is the Las Vegas Raiders loss… Apparently, the Raiders were trying to hire former Cardinals head coach Cliff Kinsbury as their offensive coordinator. They dragged their feet on a contract, and the Commanders swooped in and they hired Kingsbury. Washington added Joe Whitt Junior as their new defensive coordinator. The Dolphins hired Anthony Weaver as their new Defensive Coordinator. Weaver was the defensive line coach and associate head coach in Baltimore last year. The Ravens have lost their defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, and now defensive line coach in this off-season.
Well if you root for any of the college basketball teams in our town, or our area, like me: you probably find yourself beating you head against the wall… You just don’t know which version of your team will show up on any given night. When i try and figure it out, I look at my 20 year old daughter and 18 year old son and it all becomes clear…..these are 18-23 year old young people, and they’re going to have really good days, and yes, even some bad days. UC…… the bearcats are in the big 12 conference for then first time. It’s college basketball’s best conference, of that, there is little doubt. They’ve played and competed in every single game. They lost four games this moth by a total of 13 points to the lies of kansas, oklahoma and and texas. They’ve beaten TCU and BYU, two nationally ranked teams. So you figure last night. Against a 7-13 west virginia team, that the Cats would roll into morgantown and get a win….. Nope. UC went up ten on back to back three pointers from day day thomas and then wilted down the stretch, getting outscored 19-5, in a 69-65 defeat. Yes you can say, and we did, that west virginia had beaten kansas and texas at home this season….they’ve also looked very bad in bad losses. This is simply a major blow for the bearcats at this point of the season. These are the games they need to win to get to the big dance in march. Next up for UC, a trip to lubbock to face number 15 texas tech . That game is saturday at 6 o’clock. Then there’s Xavier. Four days ago , the Muskies had their worst loss in a century…a century! 43 points to number one uconn. We wondered how they would bounce back with hall of fame coach rick pitino and st. johns coming to town last night. Well, the X men were up for the challenge. Especially their back court. Desmond Claude and quincy olivari tied with a game-high 23 points, dayvion mcknight finished with 19, in an 88-77 win. The muskies improve to 11-10 on the year, 5-5 in the big east. Next up, a trip to depaul saturday night for a 9:30pm tip. Womens hoops, Iowa superstar caitlin clark is zeroing in on becoming college basketball’s all-time leading scorer. Last night in her fifth straight 30 plus point game, clark passes former princeton high and ohio state star kelsey mitchell to move into number two all-time. In football, the seattle seahawks have gone from one of the oldest coaches in the league, to the youngest head coach ijn the league. Yesterday they hired baltimore defensive coordinator mike mcdonald to replace pete carroll. At just 36, mcdonald led a ravens defense that led the nfl in scoring, takeawys and sacks this season. Mcdonald interviewed with six different teams this off-season. Ravens defensive backs coach dennard wilson is the new dc for brian callahan in tennessee. The former bengal offensive coordinator fired the titans offensive line coach, which opens the door to hire his dad, bill callahan , who’s consiedred to be the very best oline coach in the game.
With a week off before the Super Bowl, college basketball takes center stage, and that is certainly the case right here in the Queen City. Both UC and Xavier are looking for a strong finish if they have any chance of making the NCAA tournament in March. We start with the Bearcats…they play at West Virginia tonight with a chance to even their Big 12 record at 4-4. WVU is a strange team to figure out. They are 7-13 on the year but at home, they’ve beaten the likes of Texas and Kansas, but last week they had road losses at UCF and Oklahoma State. Tip off tonight at 7 on ESPN plus. Will former Cincinnati and WVU head coach Bob Huggins show up for the game? He has several times already this season since being fired in October. For Xavier, legendary head coach Rick Pitino leads his St.John's team to Cintas Center tonight. The Muskies are trying to rebound from Sunday's 43-point loss at number 1 UCONN. X sits at 10-10 on the year. The Johnnies come in 13-7 fresh off a 20-point win over Villanova. That ended three-game losing streak which included one-point losses to Creighton and Marquette. Tip-off at 6:30 on FS1. Also tonight, Florida plays at Rupp Arena against number 10 Kentucky. Tipoff at 8 on ESPN. Last night, number 3 North Carolina was upset at Georgia Tech. Number 5 Tennessee falls to South Carolina. 14th-ranked Illinois beat Ohio State in Columbus 87-75. It appears Chris Holtman is on the hot seat as Buckeyes head coach….much was expected with this very talented roster and Ohio State is collapsing as this season wears on. Number 21 Dayton improves to 17-3 with a 22-point win over George Washington. Miami and Ohio university picked up Mac conference wins last night. Ad congratulations to coaching icon Tom Izzo. He picked up his 700th career win last night at Michigan State. A hall of fame inductee back in 2016, started as head coach of the Spartans back in 1995. NFL news a couple of hotly-pursued offensive coordinators are staying put rather than pursuing head coaching jobs. Ben Johnson will remain OC in Detroit. The same for Bobby Slowick in Houston. Both had been rumored for head coaching gigs in Seattle and Washington. John Angelos has agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles to Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all talk about the aftermath of the NFL Championships and what to expect in the Superbowl. We do a Buy or Sell on NFL. We draft Football Helmets NFL and College.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all review the NFL Conference Championships. Patrick Mahomes goes to his 4th Superbowl in the last 5 years only ever losing to Tom Brady and Joe Burrow... Speaking of Joe Burrow did the Ravens vs Chiefs game cement anything for Burrow? Lamar choked in the game along with many other key contributors of the Ravens they still only lost by a TD and kept the game relatively close the whole time. On the NFC side, The Lions were ROLLING the 49ers leading at the half 24-7. The second-half momentum completely switched around as the 49ers got some lucky breaks and made the Lions pay with some of the decision-making and stupid turnovers. they would comeback and win 34-31.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all preview the NFL Conference Championships. We preview the Cincinnati Bearcats as well as they prepare to face UCF. Jay Morrison joins the program to discuss Cincinnati Bengals Talk.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all react to Dan Pitcher and the Bengals succession plan for their staff. We react to the Jim Harbaugh news that he is heading to the Los Angeles Chargers to go up against Patrick Mahomes twice every year. Talk NFL Playoff headlines and news. We have Chad Brendel on to talk Cincinnati Bearcat Basketball and some football news.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all react to the baseball hall of fame and Joe Mauer getting inducted! Xavier lost to Creighton last night and Cincinnati Bearcats lost to Kansas we discuss where both teams stand at right now mid way through the Basketball season. We do a Buy or Sell NFL edition. Talk NFL Playoff headlines and news.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all react to Brian Callahan leaving for the Tennessee Titans Head Coaching Position! What is next for the Bengals? Is it as simple as Hiring Dan Pitcher? Or is it more complex than that? Brian Billick Joins the program at the top of the show to talk NFL Headlines and major news. Charlie Goldsmith joins the show to dive deeper into the loss of Brian Callahan and what the Bengals will look like going forward. Marty Brennaman joins in at 11:00 am to talk all things sports-related, Reds, College Hoops, and much more.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all React to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs! CJ Stroud and the Texans ran through a buzz saw on Saturday. The Offense was limited and couldn't get anything going as Lamar Jackson SHREDDED the Defense. The San Francisco 49ers comeback from behind down in the 4th quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 their first comeback win from being down in the 4th in the Kyle Shannahan era... 1-30 something??? The Jared Goff Lions hold off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Biggest game of the weekend Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen, and Chiefs vs Bills was fantastic. Back and forth all night unfortunately the game would be decided on a missed field goal...
Today the Chatterbox Crew all break down the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs! SNOW DAY! Remote show today.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all react to the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers' HUGE wins last night. We have Marty Brennaman on to talk about some Reds baseball and general conversation around the major sports. We have James Rapien on later to talk about the NFL Playoffs and General NFL discussion.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all react to the games on Monday! Jason Kelce announces that he is retiring this morning. Are the Eagles going to fire Nick Siriani? The Buccaneers crushed the Eagles 32-9 where Baker Mayfield was outstanding. The Bills handled business against the Steelers. The drama continues in Pittsburgh as Mike Tomlin walks off the podium during the postgame press conference. Cincinnati Bearcats play the TCU Hornfrogs. TCU comes in as one of the hottest teams in College Basketball and Cincinnati desperately needs a win.
Today the Chatterbox Crew all react to the games over the weekend! Wild Card weekend had upsets galore! Unfortunately for the NFL fans, many of the games were very one-sided affairs. The STINKING BROWNS got Embarrassed by the Texans who look like they have easily won the Deshaun Watson trade. Jordan Love and the Packers remained HOT as they dismantled the Cowboys. Chiefs frustrated the Dolphins as they only managed 7 points. Lastly and probably the best game of the weekend Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions FINALLY win a Playoff game ending a 30-year-long playoff drought. We cover the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier Musketeers Basketball games over the weekend. We also cover the NFL headlines and News outside the playoffs.
Today we talk about the NFL Wild Card matchups and Pick the games for the weekend. Marty Brennaman joins the program to talk about the Reds and their most recent moves this offseason. College Basketball discussion. NFL Head Coaching Carousel is already under with Jerrod Mayo getting the Patriots Head coaching job. We discuss other Headlines and News surrounding the major leagues.
Thursday the Off the Bench crew talks about Nick Saban and how great of a College Football coach he was. We talk about the NFL Head coaches that are moving on from their teams like Pete Carrol and Bill Belichick. Xavier's Basketball team took a 52-51 lead before they FUMBLED the bag and lost. We have Mike Defabo on to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills game. We also have on @VochLombardi to talk all things NFL and the Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers. We discuss other Headlines and News surrounding the major leagues.
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Tuesday we react to the National Championship and Michigan's Victory. The Cincinnati Bearcats snagged an improbable win on Saturday V BYU who was ranked 2nd in KenPom... WOW. They will play Texas today. Joe Burrow had a presser yesterday and we breakdown some of his comments and see how that might effect the offseason this year. We discuss other Headlines and News surrounding the major leagues.
Monday we break down the Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns. The Farewell to the Bengals 23-24 NFL season. The NFL Playoffs are underway we discuss the matchups and how the AFC North had 3 teams make it! The Cincinnati Bearcats snagged an improbable win on Saturday V BYU who was ranked 2nd in KenPom... WOW. They will play Texas this Tuesday. We discuss other Headlines and News surround the major leagues.
Friday Thom comes back to the show! We talk about the NFL weekend and the many playoff scenarios! Thom Reveals his sleeper team to make a run to the Superbowl.
Thursday we break down our top 5 NFL power rankings and go over picks from the weekend. We do an NFL Buy or Sell Segment and Talk Xavier Basketball. We go over the Pro Bowl selections made yesterday and talk about some of the Bengals that were snubbed from the pro bowl.
Coming up on today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers, the Crew talks about the Cincinnati Bengals being eliminated from playoff contention following the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. With the relentless amount of injuries that piled up on the season this year the Cincinnati Bengals could not overcome the hurdle and missed the playoffs by one game... Bengals fans are now faced with the tough decision that the Bengals front office must make keeping key pieces or finding replacements in the upcoming offseason. We also talk about the College Football Playoffs, as each game was entertaining in its own right close scoring matches coming to the final plays of the game. NO BLOWOUTS. With Michigan getting the win in OT and Washington fending off Texas we have our final matchup for the College Football Playoff Championship.
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talks about the Cincinnati Bengals and the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers... A complete disaster for the Bengals the ONLY solace so to speak is that every other team in the wild card race lost as well. We finally have a good answer to the problem in Cincinnati... INJURIES and INEXPIERENCE have killed this team. The Bengals next challenge comes up against the Kansas City Chiefs... The Chiefs have been STRUGGLING the last 5 games and have not looked nearly the same as last year's Superbowl team. The Bengals would have a 50% plus chance to make the playoffs if they beat the CHIEFS... College Football Playoffs get underway with Texas vs Washington and Alabama vs Michigan. Charlie Goldsmith joins us to talk about the Bengals Injuries and what to maybe expect going forward the remainder of the year. We discuss picks for the weekend and talk about the games. We also reveal week 17 Top 5 power rankings in the NFL
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talks about the Cincinnati Bengals and the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers... A complete disaster for the Bengals the ONLY solace so to speak is that every other team in the wild card race lost as well. We finally have a good answer to the problem in Cincinnati... INJURIES and INEXPIERENCE have killed this team. James Rapien joins us to talk about the Bengals Injuries and what to maybe expect going forward the remainder of the year. We dive into our Picks from over the Weekend and talk about the games. We also reveal week 17 Top 5 power rankings in the NFL
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talks about the Cincinnati Bengals and the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers... A complete disaster for the Bengals the ONLY solace so to speak is that every other team in the wild card race lost as well. We finally have a good answer to the problem in Cincinnati... INJURIES and INEXPIERENCE have killed this team.
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and their come-from-behind win. The Victory may be bittersweet as two of the best Bengals Players went down on Saturday DJ Reader was declared out for the year with a torn hamstring and Ja'marr Chase has been declared OUT with a separated shoulder... We talk about where the Bengals are from here and whether or not they need to win out to make it in the playoffs. Mike Defabo joins the program to talk about the state of the Steelers and if they are worried about a collapse. We also bring on Jay Morrison to talk Bengals Football before we get into our holiday season! Other topics of conversation around the NFL... Did we all fall for the Cowboy hype... AGAIN? The Ravens dominated the Jags. 49ers Brock Purdy threw for 4 TDs making him a clear favorite for MVP. BEARS STINK. BROWNS STINK BUT ARE LUCKY. Eagles lose AGAIN! is Drew Locke the answer at QB? is Geno Smith, not a top-10 quarterback? PUCA NACUA IS A BEAST. Matthew Stafford put a beat down on the Saints yesterday. Everyone in the office picked Cooper Kupp Receptions at 5.5 except Elliot. Kinda Funny.
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and their come-from-behind win. Down 14-3 in the 4th quarter, Jake Browning led the team to a 27-24 OT victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Victory may be bittersweet as two of the best Bengals Players went down on Saturday DJ Reader was declared out for the year with a torn hamstring and Ja'marr Chase has been declared OUT with a separated shoulder... We talk about where the Bengals are from here and whether or not they need to win out to make it in the playoffs. An OLD friend of the show joins us to talk about the Cincinnati sports terams. Other topics of conversation around the NFL... Did we all fall for the Cowboy hype... AGAIN? The Ravens dominated the Jags. 49ers Brock Purdy threw for 4 TDs making him a clear favorite for MVP. BEARS STINK. BROWNS STINK BUT ARE LUCKY. Eagles lose AGAIN! is Drew Locke the answer at QB? is Geno Smith, not a top-10 quarterback?
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and their come-from-behind win. Down 14-3 in the 4th quarter, Jake Browning led the team to a 27-24 OT victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Victory may be bittersweet as two of the best Bengals Players went down on Saturday DJ Reader was declared out for the year with a torn hamstring and Ja'marr Chase has not been declared OUT yet with a separated shoulder... We talk about those conflicting reports later. We talk about where the Bengals are from here and whether or not they need to win out to make it in the playoffs. Brian Billick joins the show to talk all things around the NFL. Marty Brennaman joins the show later to discuss all things sports with MLB NFL College Basketball and more. Other topics of conversation around the NFL... Did we all fall for the Cowboy hype... AGAIN? The Ravens dominated the Jags. 49ers Brock Purdy threw for 4 TDs making him a clear favorite for MVP. BEARS STINK. BROWNS STINK BUT ARE LUCKY. Eagles lose AGAIN! is Drew Locke the answer at QB? is Geno Smith, not a top-10 quarterback?
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and their come-from-behind win. Down 14-3 in the 4th quarter, Jake Browning led the team to a 27-24 OT victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Victory may be bittersweet as two of the best Bengals Players went down on Saturday DJ Reader was declared out for the year with a torn hamstring and Ja'marr Chase is OUT with a separated shoulder. We talk about where the Bengals are from here and whether or not they need to win out to make it in the playoffs. Other topics of conversation around the NFL... Did we all fall for the Cowboy hype... AGAIN? The Ravens dominated the Jags. 49ers Brock Purdy threw for 4 TDs making him a clear favorite for MVP. BEARS STINK. BROWNS STINK BUT ARE LUCKY. Eagles lose AGAIN! is Drew Locke the answer at QB? is Geno Smith, not a top-10 quarterback?
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and their come-from-behind win. Down 14-3 in the 4th quarter, Jake Browning led the team to a 27-24 OT victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Victory may be bittersweet as two of the best Bengals Players went down on Saturday DJ Reader was declared out for the year with a torn hamstring and Ja'marr Chase is currently day to day with an AC joint sprain. We talk about where the Bengals are from here and whether or not they need to win out to make it in the playoffs. Other topics of conversation around the NFL... Did we all fall for the Cowboy hype... AGAIN? The Ravens dominate the Jags. 49ers Brock Purdy threw for 4 TDs making him a clear favorite for MVP. BEARS STINK. BROWNS STINK BUT ARE LUCKY.
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the road ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals and how they potentially could still sneak into the playoffs... First, they have to beat the Minnesota Vikings... The crew talks about the absolute crap shoot the NFL TNF game ended up being...Brandon Staley needs to be FIRED...
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the road ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals and how they potentially could still sneak into the playoffs... First, they have to beat the Minnesota Vikings... Thom Brennaman is out today so we talk for an hour about the Local teams then switch gears to the NFL. Wrapping up the show we talk Christmas plans and holiday fun.
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the road ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals and how they potentially could still sneak into the playoffs... First, they have to beat the Minnesota Vikings... Marty Brennaman join the show to react to the recent new Reds signing Jeimer Candelario. Cincinnati Bearcats started off yesterdays game very slugish and end up dominating the second half scoring 55 points making the final score 85-53
On Today's Off the Bench presented by United Dairy Farmers the Crew talk about the road ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals and how they potentialy could still sneak in to the playoffs... First they have to beat the Minnesota Vikings... Monday Night Football Last night was a good one! Beginnig of these games were not great but the ending were thrilling! We talk abut the Titans with Will Levis and what they look like post Derrick Henry next year. Tua Tagovailoa and that red hot offense is beginning to slow down especially with the potential injury to Tyreek Hill. The New York Football Giants upset the Green Bay Packers where we question if Jordan Love is the answer to the puzzle... POSSIBLY the biggest news yesterday was Shoei Ohtani and how his new contract is structed...
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals vs Colts where the Bengals look like one of the top teams in the NFL. We talk about Mahomes Blowing up the refs on the sideline. We talked about what the Bears should do with Justin Fields. We talked about The Cross town Shootout.
Can the Bengals get into the Playoffs? What will we see from Jake Browning and Zac Taylor's squad? Crosstown Shootout talk and more on Friday's Off the Bench.
Thom Brennaman hosts Thursday's Off the Bench. The Chatterbox Crew talks about Cincinnati Reds recent signing Jeimer Candelario. Preview the Xavier Musketeers before the Crosstown Shootout. Dan Dakich joins the show.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off the Bench. The Chatterbox Crew talks with Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman about Redsfest, the Reds off-season, and Christmas Songs. Xavier Musketeers fall again. The Cincinnati Bengals playoff dreams are still alive.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals vs Jaguars last night on Monday Night Football. Jake Browning takes control of the Bengals offense and he SHINES. With there being new hope for the Bengals to make a legitimate push to the playoffs we look at the schedule ahead of them and talk about why it's most certainly in their favor. Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? Kyle McCord enters the transfer portal. The Off the Bench Crew reviews the NFL and College Football slated games this weekend. The College Football Conference championships are wrapped up and we have our college football playoff set. Michigan vs Alabama and Texas vs Washington. We talk about the rest of College football fallout. We then talk about some of the biggest surprises around the NFL. College Basketball also had a great weekend with many upsets in the top 25 including teams like UConn, Kentucky, Purdue, Villanova, and others.
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals vs Jaguars tonight on Monday Night Football. Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? Kyle McCord enters the transfer portal. The Off the Bench Crew reviews the NFL and College Football slated games this weekend. The College Football Conference championships are wrapped up and we have our college football playoff set. Michigan vs Alabama and Texas vs Washington. We talk about the rest of College football fallout. We then talk about some of the biggest surprises around the NFL and talk about the "what ifs" for the Bengals and where they could've been. College Basketball also had a great weekend with many upsets in the top 25 including teams like UConn, Kentucky, Purdue, Villanova, and others.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Steelers 16-10... What are we doing? The Bengals look awful on Offense and the Defense allowed over 400 yards of Offense to a team that hadn't eclipsed that number in 58 Games... AGAIN WHAT ARE WE DOING! Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? The Off the Bench Crew previews the NFL and College Football slated games this weekend. College Football Championship are under way tonight with the biggest game being Washington vs Oregon. Nick Kirby joins us today IN studio!
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Steelers 16-10... What are we doing? The Bengals look awful on Offense and the Defense allowed over 400 yards of Offense to a team that hadn't eclipsed that number in 58 Games... AGAIN WHAT ARE WE DOING! Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? The Off the Bench Crew reacts to the NFL and College Football slate of games from over the weekend. Dan Hoard joins the show to talk about the Bearcats how they did this football season and what's to come during the basketball season. Dan also talks about the Bengals and what they need to do to get some wins this year. Later we have Voch Lombardi on to talk about all things NFL and maybe whats to come in the Draft for the Bengals.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Steelers 16-10... What are we doing? The Bengals look awful on Offense and the Defense allowed over 400 yards of Offense to a team that hadn't eclipsed that number in 58 Games... AGAIN WHAT ARE WE DOING! Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? The Off the Bench Crew reacts to the NFL and College Football slate of games from over the weekend. Marty Brennaman joins the program and talks Reds not showing up this offseason. Tom Gelehrter joins later to talk about the upcoming FC Cincinnati Eastern Conference Finals matchup versus the Columbus Crew.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Steelers 16-10... What are we doing? The Bengals look awful on Offense and the Defense allowed over 400 yards of Offense to a team that hadn't eclipsed that number in 58 Games... AGAIN WHAT ARE WE DOING! Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? The Off the Bench Crew reacts to the NFL and College Football slate of games from over the weekend. Brian Billick joins the program later to talk about the NFL's biggest headlines as we start seeing the playoff picture unfold. Charlie Goldsmith from The Cincinnati Enquirer joins us at the end of the show to give us details on some of the injuries Bengals had over the weekend along with things to look for as the Bengals season slowly and painfully comes to an end.
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Steelers 16-10... What are we doing? The Bengals look awful on Offense and the Defense allowed over 400 yards of Offense to a team that hadn't eclipsed that number in 58 Games... AGAIN WHAT ARE WE DOING! Ohio State loses for the 3rd time in a row... Is Ryan Day on the Hot seat? The Off the Bench Crew reacts to the NFL and College Football slate of games from over the weekend.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Ravens 34-20. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot... Then tragedy struck as Joe Burrow grimaced in pain holding his right wrist... Leaving the game and now out for the season... We preview the Weekend slate of Football games with our pick of the week and try to map out what the Bengals need to do in order to make the playoffs. Can Jake Browning do enough to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers? The Biggest Football game of the Year so far is Ohio State vs Michigan! Can Kyle McCord do enough to beat Jim Harbaugh and J.J. McCarthy?
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Ravens 34-20. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot... Then tragedy struck as Joe Burrow grimaced in pain holding his right wrist... Leaving the game and now out for the season... We preview the Weekend slate of Football games with our pick of the week and try to map out what the Bengals need to do in order to make the playoffs. The Biggest Football game of the Year so far is Ohio State vs Michigan! Can Kyle McCord do enough to beat Jim Harbaugh and J.J. McCarthy?
Thom Brennaman hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Ravens 34-20. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot... Then tragedy struck as Joe Burrow grimaced in pain holding his right wrist... Leaving the game and declaring the injury as a sprained wrist we all ask ourselves is this the end of the Bengals season? We preview the Weekend slate of Football games with our pick of the week and try to map out what the Bengals need to do in order to make the playoffs.
Thom Brennaman hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Texans as time expires 30-27. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot, lost themselves for 3 quarters, then managed to make a comeback, but fell short. NFL Week 10 was some of the best Football we have seen this weekend with 5 game-winning field goals as time expired to finish those games. InGravens joins the show to talk all things about the Bengals vs Ravens matchup this Thursday. Marty Brennaman joins the program later to talk about some offseason baseball and about the Michigan BIG 10 ruling with Jim Harbaugh.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Texans as time expires 30-27. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot, lost themselves for 3 quarters, then managed to make a comeback, but fell short. NFL Week 10 was some of the best Football we have seen this weekend with 5 game-winning field goals as time expired to finish those games. Mike Brennan joins the show to talk all things the Bengals vs Ravens matchup this Thursday. Kyle Caskey joins the show later to help break down some of the big plays from Sunday versus the Texans.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Texans as time expires 30-27. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot, lost themselves for 3 quarters, then managed to make a comeback, but fell short. NFL Week 10 was some of the best Football we have seen this weekend with 5 game-winning field goals as time expired to finish those games. Brian Billick joins the show to talk all things NFL and Preview the Bengals vs Ravens matchup this Thursday. Kyle Caskey joins the show later to help break down some of the big plays from Sunday versus the Texans.
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals Losing to the Texans as time expires 30-27. Joe Burrow and the Bengals started off hot, lost themselves for 3 quarters, then managed to make a comeback, but fell short. NFL Week 10 was some of the best Football we have seen this weekend with 5 game-winning field goals as time expired to finish those games.
Thom Brennaman hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals beating the Buffalo Bills 24-18. Led by Joe Burrow the Bengals come into this game and pick up right where they left off keeping the command of the game and never giving up a lead. Is Ja'marr Chase going to be healthy by Sunday? NOW TEE HIGGINS TOO??? Quitter Paul comes in to talk all things College Basketball. The Off the Bench Crew pick their games for the weekend!
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals beating the Buffalo Bills 24-18. Led by Joe Burrow the Bengals come into this game and pick up right where they left off keeping the command of the game and never giving up a lead. Is Ja'marr Chase going to be healthy by Sunday? Brian Billick comes in to talk all things NFL and the Biggest Storylines going into week 10. The Off the Bench Crew talks about their Top 5 lists in the NFL and College Football. Casey presents his week 10 Stink List!
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals beating the Buffalo Bills 24-18. Led by Joe Burrow the Bengals come into this game and pick up right where they left off keeping the command of the game and never giving up a lead. Dave Kaplan joins the show to talk about the recent hire of manager Craig Counsell. The OTB crew talked about the recent NFL matches and College basketball.
Thom Brennaman hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include the Bengals rematch versus the Buffalo Bills this Sunday night at Paycor stadium. Led by Joe Burrow can the Bengals come into this game and pick up right where they left off? James Rapien joins us to talk Bengals. The OTB crew talked about the Thursday Night Football Tonight. We also make all of our picks for the weekend.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the MLB World Series! The Bengals DOMINATE the 49ers. Led by Joe Burrow the Bengals came into the game on fire and never looked back. Brian Billick joins the show to talk about some of the biggest NFL Headlines that happened over the weekend. The OTB crew talked about the Terrible Monday Night Football game yesterday. Review the World Series up to this point. Buy Or Sell NFL week 8 edition.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the MLB World Series! The Bengals DOMINATE the 49ers. Led by Joe Burrow the Bengals came into the game on fire and never looked back. Former Super Bowl-winning coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk about some of the biggest NFL Headlines that happened over the weekend. The OTB crew talked about the Terrible Monday Night Football game yesterday. Review the World Series up to this point. Buy Or Sell NFL week 8 edition.
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include the MLB World Series! The Bengals DOMINATE the 49ers. Led by Joe Burrow the Bengals came into the game on fire and never looked back. Kyle Caskey joins the show to talk about some of the biggest playest that happened yesterday. The OTB crew reviews the slate for college football and the NFL.
Thom Brennaman hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include the MLB World Series! The Bengals had the weekend off as they prepared for the 49ers. The OTB crew reviews the slate for college football and the NFL. We have Rob Parker Fox Sports Radio Analyst on later to talk Bengals football and some of the latest updates for the game on Sunday. Michigan controversy is heating up with more and more evidence coming out to the public of the allegedly cheating that has happened over the last few years.
Thom Brennaman hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include the MLB World Series! The Bengals had the weekend off as they prepared for the 49ers. The OTB crew reviews the slate for college football and the NFL. We have Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz on later to talk Bengals football and some of the latest updates for the game on Sunday. Michigan controversy is heating up with more and more evidence coming out to the public of the allegedly cheating that has happened over the last few years.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include the MLB World Series! The Bengals had the Weekend off as they prepared for the 49ers. The OTB crew reviews the slate for College football and the NFL. We have Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman to talk MLB World Series and Marty, Thom, and the Off the Bench Crew make their picks for the MLB World Series. Later we have Charlie Goldsmith for the Cincinnati Enquirer to talk about Reds Baseball, Cincinnati Bengals, and much more!
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals had the Weekend off as they prepared for the 49ers. The OTB crew reviews the slate for College football and the NFL. We have Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick on the show to talk all things NFL including Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, NFL Officiating, and 49ers vs Bengals. Later Luke Maile joins us to talk about Reds Baseball and his new contract!
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals had the Weekend off as they prepared for the 49ers. The OTB crew reviews the slate for College football and the NFL.
Thom Brennaman hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals got the win Sunday 17-13... WHERE IS THE OFFENSE??? The OTB crew previews the slate for College football and the NFL. We do a DRAFT or DIE segment in the show and UNFORTUNATLY Casey Died in last week's DRAFT OR DIE.
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals got the win Sunday 17-13... WHERE IS THE OFFENSE??? The OTB crew all go over the biggest moments of the weekend. College football and NFL. We do a Buy or Sell segment in the show about all things NFL. Casey Reveals his Week 7 Stink List and it's a DOOZY.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals got the win Sunday 17-13... WHERE IS THE OFFENSE??? The OTB crew all go over the biggest moments of the weekend. College football and NFL. We go over the Picks we made over the weekend. We do a Buy or Sell segment in the show. Brain Billick joins us later to talk about all things NFL. We do our Top five NFL and College Football Teams.
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals got the win Sunday 17-13... WHERE IS THE OFFENSE??? The OTB crew all go over the biggest moments of the weekend. College football and NFL.
Thom Brennaman hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals got the win Sunday 34-20 is there still room for concern? The Thursday Night Football game tonight is TIRED Chiefs vs Broncos...
Thom Brennaman hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. Marty Brennman RETURNS! The Bengals got the win Sunday 34-20 is there still room for concern? We go over the NFL's biggest questions from week 5 in BUY or SELL.
Thom Brennaman hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include MLB Playoffs and how the series is going so far. The Bengals got the win Sunday 34-20 is there still room for concern? College Football this weekend had some wild games. We talk about Coaching and some of the biggest blunders this season. Recap the NFL games over the weekend. We go into the Monday night game and how bad of a game it was...
Thom Brennaman hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: MLB Playoffs and how the series are going so far. The Bengals got the win yesterday 34-20 is there still room for concern? College Football this weekend had some wild games. we talk about Coaching and some of the biggest blunders this season. Recap the NFL games over the weekend.
Trace Fowler hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: MLB Playoffs and how the series are going so far. Casey's NFL Stink List. Aaron Rodgers aiming a return for this season. Draft or Die. Thursday Night Football. In the Vault! We take on the Betfred Challenge tonight for Thursday Night Football.
Trace Fowler hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: MLB Playoffs and how the series are going so far. Casey's NFL Stink List. Aaron Rodgers aiming a return for this season. Draft or Die. Thursday Night Football. In the Vault! We take on the Betfred Challenge tonight for Thursday Night Football.
Trace Fowler hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: MLB Playoffs and how the series are going so far. Thom Brennaman returns on the show and talks Bengals and Reds.
Trace Fowler hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: Monday Night Football recap Seahawks vs Giants. Zac Taylor and some of the answers he gave yesterday. Trevor Bauer situation and the MLB Playoffs start today!
Trace Fowler hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds finishing their season 82-80. The Bengals fall to 1-3 on the season and we have all hit the panic button! NFL and College Football over the weekend!
Trace Fowler hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds being Mathematically alive still after the rain delay in the Marlins game. Thursday Night Football Lions take care of business and become top CAT in the NFC North. The OTB Crew talks about Bengals Football and the 5 things that need to happen in order for them to pick up the win in Nashville. BUY or SELL NFL Week 4 Edition. They make their weekly picks and wrap up the show.
Trace Fowler hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus Guardians. Reds lose 4-3 and need a miracle. Draft or Die.
Trace Fowler hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus Guardians. Reds ALIVE! Monday Night Football Bengals vs. Rams. NFL and College Football picks review.
Trace Fowler hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus Guardians. Reds dead? Monday Night Football Bengals vs. Rams. NFL and College Football pick review.
Trace Fowler hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus Guardians. Reds dead? Monday Night Football Bengals vs. Rams. NFL and College Football pick review.
Trace Fowler hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus the Twins series loss. Thursday Night Football 49ers vs. Giants. Bengals Monday Night vs. Rams
Trace Fowler hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus the Twins. Joe Burrows Injury and the Scenarios surrounding it. Casey's STINK LIST.
CASEY FORGOT TO RECORD THE FIRST PART OF THE SHOW TODAY THEY WENT OVER PICKS FROM LAST WEEK Trace Fowler hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus the Twins. College Football and NFL Football over the weekend.
Trace Fowler hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus the Twins. Bengals vs. Ravens recap and what the Bengals should do with Joe Burrows Calf
Trace Fowler hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds versus the Mets. Eagles vs. Vikings in Thursday Night Football. College Football and NFL Picks
Trace Fowler hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds series win against the Detroit Tigers. What are the Bengal's Plans for cutting La'el Collins? Eagles vs. Vikings in Thursday Night Football. James Rapien joins us later to catch us up on Bengals news
Trace Fowler hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds series review game against the Detroit Tigers. What are the Bengal's Plans for cutting La'el Collins?
Trace Fowler hosts Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds series preview against the Detroit Tigers. Monday Night Football DISASTER for both teams. Is Aaron Rodgers going to be out long-term? can Zach Wilson and this defense hold up? Is Josh Allen overrated? That and more.
Trace Fowler hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds losing the Series but winning the final game yesterday 7-1. The Bengals got CRUSHED by the Browns. NFL week 1 takeaways. College football heating up with some big surprises.
Trace Fowler hosts Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds losing yesterday but winning the series over the hottest team in baseball Seattle Mariners. Today is the official start of the NFL season as the Superbowl champion Cheifs play the rising Detriot Lions
Trace Fowler hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds BIG win yesterday winning the series over the hottest team in baseball Seattle Mariners. Today is also rumored to be the day that Joe Burrow receives his big contract extension.
Trace Fowler hosts Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds going 4-3 over the weekend while dealing with a team-wide Covid issue. The Off the Bench Crew discussed week one of college football and all the things we learned from the weekend, Coach Prime, Ohio State Struggles, Clemson Frauds, and Florida State Seminoles look to be one of the most dominant teams. We also talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and whether we should be worried about the -2.5 point spread against the Cleveland Browns.
Elliot Reiring hosts Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds' HUGE Series today versus the Cubs. Discussed the Waiver Wire additions. Previewed the UC Football game with Zach Fries.
Trace Fowler hosts of Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds winning 4-1 against the Giants, and wavier wire prospects for the Reds. Bengals Contract situation with Burrow and Higgins. The Boys do their best to talk about FC Cincinnati and how they clinched a playoff spot.
Trace Fowler host's of Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds losing to the Giants 6-1, and wavier wire prospects for the Reds. Bengals 53-Man roster cuts and some wavier wire prospects. The Boys do their best to talk FCC and the potential to clinch a playoff spot.
Trace Fowler host's of Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds losing to the Giants. Bengals 53-Man Roster Cuts, The Ryder Cup American lineup, and WLWT News Coverage of the Bash on Short Vine.
Thom Brennaman returns to host of Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds losing series to the Diamondbacks and the Giants series. Jay Morrison from ProFootball Network joins the show to talk Bengals wrapping up the Preseason.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds Losing to Diamondbacks. James Rapien from Sports Illustrated and Cincinnati Bengals Talk joins the show to talk Bengals Offseason. Later we discussed the Robo Ump situation and watched the premier of Trace V. Elliot in their golf match.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: The Cincinnati Reds Sweeping The Angles. Charlie Walter from the newest Chatterbox Show "The Chatter" joined the show today. Buy or Sell Cincinnati Hot Button Topics on Reds, Bengals, Bearcats, Heritage Bank, and Xavier.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds Beating the Angles 4-3. The Crew also talks about the NFL and division winners. Caleb Williams pulling an Eli Manning?
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds previewing the series with the Angles. The Crew also talks about the Bengals with Parker Blake. Tracy Jones segment with Encore Technologies
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds Losing Series to the Blue Jays and Previewing the series with the Angles. The Crew also talks about the Bengals preseason game against the Falcons.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds and Micheal Oher.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds' loss against the Guardians in the Ohio Cup, Cincinnati Bengals training camp plus NFL preseason conversations, and more.
Charlie Goldsmith, beat writer for The Enquirer, joins the show to talk about The Reds and the struggles the team is working through. Charlie also talks about the Bengals roster and where it stands as we head closer and closer to the regular season.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds and the Guardians series, Cincinnati Bengals, Top 5 Best and Worst Cincinnati Sports Moments this last year, Micheal Oher and the Blindside scandal, and more.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds and the Pirates series win, Cincinnati Bengals preseason and training camp hype, and more.
Paul Fritschner's Last day today includes his final top 10 chat power rankings. Updates on Thom Brennaman and his return.
Trace Fowler fills in as the host of Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds and the trade deadline debate, College Athletics Conference Realignment, and more.
Paul Fritschner's Last day today includes his final top 10 chat power rankings. Updates on Thom Brennaman and his return.
Paul Fritschner fills in as the host of Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds losing to the Marlins, the Cincinnati Bengals training camp, and more.
Charlie Goldsmith, Reds and Bengals beat writer for The Enquirer, joins the show to talk about the Bengals joint practice yesterday and If the Reds season is starting to collapse or not.
Paul Fritschner fills in as the host on Wednesday's Off the Bench. Topics include: Cincinnati Losing to Marlins 3-2, Bengals Joint Practices, and Jersey Schedule Reveal.
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Paul Fritschner fills in as the host on Tuesday's Off the Bench. Topics include: Cincinnati Reds beat Marlins to snap the 6-game losing streak, conference realignment, more listener phone calls, and Elliot's trip to Chicago.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Paul Fritschner fills in as the host of Monday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds lost their sixth straight game on Sunday, Cincinnati Bengals training camp, and more.
Justin Williams, UC's beat writer for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about conference realignment and how the Cincinnati Bearcats are looking as the football season approaches.
Casey McCollister fills in as the host of Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds for the third straight night, a full breakdown of the Cincinnati Bengals roster for this coming season, college football realignment, and more.
Paul Fritschner fills in as the host of Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds were blown out by the Chicago Cubs again at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night. What will happen Thursday?
Elliot Reiring joins the show from Chicago.
Jay Morrison, now writing for Pro Football Network, joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and what he's looking for in the preseason.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Reid Maus joins for a few minutes at the end.
Paul Fritschner hosts Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Chicago Cubs dismantled the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night in Chicago, the MLB trade deadline came and went, and other news around the sports world.
Chatterbox blogger Zach Fries joins the show in-studio as a guest co-host on Wednesday.
Reid Maus fills in for Thom on Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs in the first game of their four game series. The MLB trade deadline is Tuesday.
Nick Kirby, co-host of Chatterbox Reds, joins the show to talk about the Reds and their win against the Cubs. He also shares his thoughts on Tuesday's trade deadline.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Reid Maus fills in as the host on Monday's Off The Bench. Topics for Monday's show includes: the Cincinnati Reds took two out of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers were swept by the Atlanta Braves, and Joe Burrow has a Grade 1 calf strain.
Jacob Tissot hosts Friday's Off The Bench on the last day of his internship before he goes back to school.
Topics for Friday's show include: Joe Burrow's non-contact injury from Thursday's practice, the Cincinnati Reds playing the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, college football motivation, and the chat power rankings from the summer.
Topics for Thursday's Off The Bench include: the Milwaukee Brewers won the series against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Bengals began training camp, and more.
Austin Elmore, co-host of Cincy360, joins the show to talk about Cincinnati sports.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Elliot Reiring fills in as the guest host of Wednesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: a recap of Tuesday night's trip to the casino, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers (finally), Justin Herbert's contract, and more.
Zach Fries, contributor to ChatterboxSports.com, joins the show to talk about all things Cincinnati sports, including the Reds, UC football, and UC basketball.
Paul fills in for Thom on Tuesday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds again on Monday night, the state of MLB umpiring, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Monday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds and their sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, the impending series against the Milwaukee Brewers, and more.
Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering joins the show to preview the upcoming series between the Reds and Brewers.
Matt Lane from Kansas City Sports Network joins the show to give an update on the Kansas City Chiefs and how they are looking heading into the season.
Topics for Thursday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds snapped their losing streak on Wednesday night, and what the Reds should do at the trade deadline.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Reds and how they are playing right now.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Wednesday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds lost twice on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park, the state of the Heritage Bank Center downtown, and more.
Thom's son, Luke, joins the show to talk about going away to college, some of his best memories of the broadcast world growing up, how the Reds are playing right now, and what he thinks the Cincinnati Bengals are going to do this season.
Topics for Tuesday's Off The Bench include: a recap of Chatterbox Sports night at the Cincinnati Reds game on Monday, what the Reds will do in their suspended game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Former Bengal player Tim McGee joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals.
Topics for Monday's Off The Bench include: the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, Joe Mixon restructured his contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, and more.
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming joins the show to preview the Giants/Reds series this week.
Paul Daugherty, writer of The Morning Line, joins the show to talk about the Reds.
Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler discuss the disappointing loss and lack of offense. Trace loses his mind a bit, and group therapy was in session. Let's get one tomorrow.
Topics for Friday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds as they begin the second half of the season, the NL Central, and more.
Bronson Arroyo joins the show ahead of his induction into the Reds Hall of Fame.
Cincinnati Enquirer beat reporter Charlie Goldsmith joins the show to talk about the Reds and what they might do at the upcoming trade deadline.
The show concludes as it always does on Friday, with the chat power rankings.
Topics for Thursday's Off The Bench include: Cincinnati Reds roster construction, their upcoming schedule, and the potential of the team ahead of Friday's series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Danny Graves joins the show ahead of his Reds Hall of Fame induction this weekend at Great American Ballpark.
Topics for Wednesday's Off The Bench include: MLB All Star Game recap, NL Central contenders, and more.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench for the first time in over a month and shares his updated thoughts on the Cincinnati Reds.
Retired WCPO sports anchor Dennis Janson joins the show to talk about his career and working in Cincinnati.
Topics for Tuesday's Off The Bench include: headlines from around college athletics, the MLB Home Run Derby and All Star Game, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Major League Baseball has hit the All Star break, and the Cincinnati Reds are in first place in the NL Central. The Off The Bench crew talks about that and more on Monday's show.
Chad Brendel, editor of BearcatJournal, joins the show to talk about UC football, their recruiting class, and their 2023 team.
Dave Biddle, editor of Bucknuts, joins the show to talk about Ohio State football.
The Cincinnati Reds swept the Washington Nationals and have now won seven consecutive road series for the first time since 1976.
Brewers broadcaster Bill Schroeder joins the show to talk about the series between the Reds and Brewers.
The show ends as it usually does on Friday with the chat power rankings.
The Cincinnati Reds won another series on Wednesday night, this team defeating the Washington Nationals. The cast of Off The Bench talks about the series win as well as other topics around the sports world.
Paul Daugherty joins the show to talk about the Reds.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Thom returns for Wednesday's Off The Bench as the whole crew catches up on what's been happening around the sports world.
Chatterbox Reds co-host Nick Kirby joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Reds and their recent surge.
Paul fills in for Thom hosting Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include: Cincinnati Reds/San Diego Padres preview, college football debate, and much more.
Rick Broering joins the show to talk about the college basketball landscape around the city, the Reds, and the Bengals.
Paul fills in for Thom on Thursday's Off The Bench. Topics include: the Cincinnati Reds winning their series against the Baltimore Orioles, what the Reds will do in July, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Paul fills in for Thom on Wednesday's Off The Bench.
Nick Kirby joins the show to talk through a myriad of topics about the Cincinnati Reds.
Paul fills in as host, with Thom out for the rest of the week.
Charlie Walter joins Off The Bench to talk about his new show on the Chatterbox network, as well as the state of UC athletics.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Monday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds and their weekend series against the Atlanta Braves.
Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati.com joins the show to share his thoughts on the Reds.
Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com joins the show to preview the Reds/Orioles series taking place in Baltimore this week.
Topics for Friday's Off The Bench include: series preview of the Cincinnati Reds/Atlanta Braves, Reds roster, and chat power rankings.
Tom Gelehrter, the voice of FC Cincinnati, joins the show to talk about FCC and their upcoming match in D.C.
David O'Brien, Atlanta Braves writer for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the Braves, their roster, and more.
The Cincinnati Reds won their 11th straight game on Wednesday afternoon.
Bengals legend Bob Trumpy joins Off The Bench for an extended interview about his life and career.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
The Cincinnati Reds won their tenth game in a row, beating the Colorado Rockies, 8-6.
Bud Black, the manager of the Colorado Rockies, joins the show to talk about the
Cyd Zeigler, co-founder of Outsports, joins the show to have a discussion about LGBT topics as they relate to sports.
Topics for Wednesday's Off The Bench to talk about the Reds winning the ninth game in a row and Joey Votto's return.
Baseball legend Keith Hernandez joins the show to talk about his career.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, sponsored by Encore Technologies.
The Cincinnati Reds swept the Houston Astros over the weekend and currently own an eight-game winning streak.
The Off The Bench crew also discusses what should happen to the Reds roster once Joey Votto is added to the roster.
Thomas Harding, Colorado Rockies reporter for MLB.com, joins the show to preview the Reds/Rockies series.
Topics on Friday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds and their series against the Houston Astros, Rob Manfred's comments about the Oakland Athletics, chat power rankings, and more.
Reds analyst Chris Welsh joins the show to talk about how he thinks the Reds are playing and what he thinks they can do this season.
Cincinnati Bengals/Reds beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Charlie Goldsmith, joins the show to talk about how the Reds are playing, as well as how the Bengals are looking after OTAs.
Topics for Thursday's Off The Bench include: the Cincinnati Reds sweep of the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Bengals updates, and Elly De La Cruz after a week in the majors.
Professional golfer Steve Flesch joins the show to talk about the US Open.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Reid Maus fills in as host for Thom on Wednesday's Off The Bench.
Topics include: trade options for the Cincinnati Reds, the options for the tackle positions for the Cincinnati Bengals, and Casey gives his stink list of NFL quarterbacks.
The crew discusses the Cincinnati Reds and whether they can legitimately contend for the NL Central right now.
They also spend an extended portion of the show talking about whether Joey Votto is a first ballot hall of famer.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
The Cincinnati Reds took two of three from the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend. The Off The Bench crew also talks about whether Joey Votto will be in the Hall of Fame.
Former Bengal Tim McGee joins the show to give his thoughts on the current state of the Bengals, along with insight into skill as a former player.
Kansas City Royals broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre joins the show to talk about the upcoming series between the Reds and the Royals, as well as his career.
Topics for Friday's Box'd Lunch include: the Reds loss to the Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw's comments about David Bell, and more.
Jay Morrison, Cincinnati Bengals beat writer for The Athletic, joins Off The Bench to talk about OTA's and roster decisions.
LaSalle high school golfer Colin Bobowski joins the show to talk about his three holes-in-one on the same day.
Dan Cronin of Fat Bald Guy Racing joins the show to talk about the Belmont as well as the recent spike in horse deaths.
The show closes with the chat power rankings and a special Cherry on Top, presented by UDF.
Topics for Thursday's Off The Bench include: Will Benson's walk-off winner for the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, what to do with Elly De La Cruz's first home run, and the state of Cincinnati sports.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about how well the Reds are playing right now and whether he is buying the hype.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Elly De La Cruz made his MLB debut on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds won the game, 8-7, on a walk-off by Matt McLain.
Play-by-play voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Joe Davis, joins Off The Bench to talk about his career.
PGA golfer Steve Flesch joins the show to talk about the PGA/LIV Golf merger, plus other topics around the world of golf.
Topics for Tuesday's Off The Bench include: the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger, the NFL betting scandal, and more.
Cincinnati Reds and Bengals beat writer Charlie Goldsmith joins the show to talk about how the Reds are playing right now, and what the Bengals are looking like.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Monday's show include the Cincinnati Reds series with the Brewers, managerial decisions by David Bell, and Bengals OTA's
James Rapien joins the show to discuss the Bengals offseason
Reid Maus fills in for Thom on Friday's Off The Bench. Topics include the upcoming Reds weekend, the Bengals running back situation, and our saddest sports moments.
The crew talks about the Reds and their fifth consecutive win, a 5-4 decision over the Boston Red Sox. They also discuss the Cincinnati Bengals and their Super Bowl chances.
Co-host of Chatterbox Reds, Nick Kirby, joins Off The Bench to talk about the current state of the Reds as well as some of the minor league prospects.
University of Cincinnati writer for The Athletic, Justin Williams, joins the show to talk about the current state of UC athletics, including football and basketball, as well as the article he wrote last week on former UC and USC athletic director Mike Bohn.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Wednesday's show include: the Reds, Tyler Boyd's comments from Tuesday, and more.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench to talk about the Cincinnati Reds and how they are playing right now.
Famed baseball agent Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his career as well as current baseball topics.
Topics for Tuesday's Off The Bench include: whether or not the Reds should trade Jonathan India, the NBA playoffs, and more.
Scott Springer, University of Cincinnati beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins the show to talk about the recent UC baseball betting situation and Bearcats athletics as a whole.
Pete Abraham, writer for The Boston Globe, joins the show to talk about the Red Sox ahead of their upcoming series with the Cincinnati Reds.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Friday's show include the Cincinnati Reds, the NBA playoffs, and the chat power rankings.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Reds.
Cincinnati Bengal legend Willie Anderson joins Off The Bench to talk about his career, as well as his upcoming OLine Block Summit at Lakota East High School, May 30th and 31st. To register, click here.
Chicago Cubs broadcaster Ron Coomer joins the show to talk baseball ahead of the Cincinnati Reds series against the Cubs this weekend.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Wednesday's Off The Bench include: headlines from around the sports world, the Cincinnati Reds pitching staff and their performance to this point in the season, and player safety in the NFL.
Topics for Tuesday's Off The Bench include: Reds beat the Cardinals, NBA playoffs, parenting, and more.
Former MLB umpire Ted Barrett joins the show for an extended interview to talk about his career, umpiring, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Monday's show include: the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor nominations, the Cincinnati Reds swept by the New York Yankees, the crew's favorite places to eat in Cincinnati, and more.
St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Ricky Horton joins Off The Bench to talk about the Reds upcoming series against the Cardinals that begins on Monday night.
University of Cincinnati insider Chad Brendel joins the show to talk about the offseason for both UC football and basketball.
Tom Gelehrter, the voice of FC Cincinnati, joins Off The Bench to talk about Saturday's "Hell is Real" derby between FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.
PGA Tour golfer Steve Flesch joins the show to talk about the PGA Championship.
Retired New York Yankees legend Paul O'Neill joins the show to talk about the Yankees and their series against the Cincinnati Reds.
Topics for Thursday's show include: the Reds losing to the Rockies, and more.
Retired WLWT sports anchor, George Vogel, joins Off The Bench to talk about his life and career.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies
Topics for Wednesday's show include: the Reds and their rookies, the Bengals, and more.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench to talk about the Cincinnati Reds and how they are currently playing.
Bengals content creator and co-host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Matt McLain made his debut with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night in Denver against the Colorado Rockies.
Rockies broadcaster Drew Goodman joins Off The Bench to talk about both the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Rockies.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Paul Fritschner fills in for Thom on Monday morning's show. Topics include the Cincinnati Reds, their City Connect jerseys, the Cincinnati Bengals 2023 schedule, and more.
Charlie Goldsmith, the Reds and Bengals beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins Off The Bench to talk about Matt McLain's promotion to the Reds, how the Reds are playing right now, and an update on the Cincinnati Bengals.
Topics for Friday's show include the Cincinnati Bengals 2023 schedule that was released on Thursday night, the Cincinnati Reds series win over the New York Mets, and more.
Tom Gelehrter, the voice of FC Cincinnati, joins Off The Bench to talk about their season so far.
Bobby Nightengale Jr., Reds beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins the show to talk about the Reds and how they have been playing lately.
Former Bengal Tim McGee joins the program to talk about the Bengals after the 2023 schedule was released.
The show concludes with Casey's power rankings of the chat.
Paul Fritschner fills in as host in place of Thom on Thursday's show. Topics include the Cincinnati Reds, FC Cincinnati, the best NFL logos, and much more.
Nick Kirby, co-host of Chatterbox Reds, joins the show to talk about the Reds, their series against the New York Mets, the farm system, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics for Wednesday's Off The Bench include the Bengals possible schedule, the Reds/Mets series, and the NBA playoffs.
Topics for Tuesday's show include the NBA playoffs, Tre Flowers, Bronny James committing to USC, and more.
Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Reds.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Paul Fritschner fills in for Thom as host of Off The Bench on Monday.
Topics include FC Cincinnati, the Kentucky Derby, two USC students arrested for theft, the top three Bengals games next season, and Casey's updated NFL stink list.
Nick Curran, the voice of the Louisville Bats, joins OTB to talk about how the Reds' top prospects have been playing in AAA this season.
Brandon Ramsay from Kentucky Sports Radio joins the show to talk about the Reds as well as what Kentucky basketball.
Richard Skinner, Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor, joins the show to talk about how the Bengals are looking right now after the draft and how Cincinnati and Xavier look ahead of next season.
Topics for Friday's show include: Kentucky Derby picks, the Cincinnati Reds, and more.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench to talk about the Cincinnati Reds.
Dan Cronin, who runs fatbaldguyracing.com, joins the show to talk about the Kentucky Derby and give his picks for Saturday's race.
Steve Stone, TV analyst for the Chicago White Sox, joins the show to talk about his career and the upcoming series in Cincinnati against the Reds.
The show concludes with Thom, Casey, and Paul's Derby picks, a discussion about TV shows, and the United Dairy Farmers Cherry on Top.
Trace Fowler substitutes as the host of Off The Bench on Thursday. Topics include the Reds, a buy or sell segment on the NFL, and a debate about the best MLB logos.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
The Cincinnati Reds rallied late to beat the San Diego Padres, 2-1 in 10 innings on Tuesday night in San Diego.
Nick Kirby, the co-host of Chatterbox Reds, joins Off The Bench to talk about the Reds and the first month of their season.
James Rapien, the Bengals beat reporter for Sports Illustrated, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and how the roster is looking right now.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend much of the rest of the show talking more about the Bengals, especially the offensive line.
Tuesday's show includes discussion about the Cincinnati Reds and their loss on Monday night to the San Diego Padres, NFL power rankings, and the Bengals.
Paul Daugherty, writer of The Morning Line, joins the show to talk about the Reds and whether Cincinnati is a "baseball town."
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Topics include: Draft recap for the Cincinnati Bengals, full draft recap, winners and losers of the NFL Draft, and a quick discussion about the NBA playoffs.
Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Reds beat reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins the show to talk about the team and how they are currently playing.
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Myles Murphy out of Clemson with their first round pick (28th overall) on Thursday night. Thom, Casey, and Paul discuss the pick.
Don Munson, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, joins Off The Bench to talk about Myles Murphy and what kind of a player the Bengals are getting.
Tom Gelehrter, the voice of FC Cincinnati, joins the show ahead of Saturday's match against New England.
Jay Morrison, Bengals writer for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and the draft.
Thom, Casey, Paul, and Reid talk about the NFL Draft and what the Cincinnati Bengals might do in the draft. The crew also gives their own picks.
Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda joins Off The Bench to talk about his career and what to expect in the upcoming series against the Reds.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench to talk about the Cincinnati Reds.
Tony Grossi, Cleveland Browns and NFL Analyst for http://TheLandOnDemand.com, 850 ESPN Cleveland & Bally Sports Great Lakes, joins the show to talk about the Browns and what they may do in the NFL Draft.
Bill Michaels, who covers the Green Bay Packers, joins the show to talk about Aaron Rodgers and the trade with the New York Jets.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the Reds being swept by the Pirates, the Bengals draft, and more.
Cincinnati Enquirer sports columnist Jason Williams joins Off The Bench to talk about Cincinnati sports.
Co-host of the "Wincinnati" pod, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Thom, Paul, and Reid talk about several different topics on Friday's show, including the Reds, Tommy LaSorda and MLB managers, and more.
Howard Eskin, who broadcasts for SPORTS RADIO 94 WIP/ Fox 29 TV, and is also a talk Show host/Sideline Reporter on Eagles broadcasts, joins Off The Bench to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles and what they might do in the Draft.
Jim Wexell, author of On The Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers, joins the show to talk about the state of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The show ends with the chat power rankings.
Thom, Casey, and Paul preview the Reds/Pirates series, talk about the worst injuries they've seen live in sports, and more.
Matthew Paras, Washington Commanders beat reporter for The Washington Times, joins Off The Bench to talk about the state of the Commanders and what they might do in next week's NFL Draft.
Hal Habib, who covers the Miami Dolphins, joins the show to talk about where the Dolphins stand right now.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Reds.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talking about Hunter Greene's extension, the Bengals, and more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talk about the Cincinnati Reds and their TV deal, the NBA, and more.
Tracy Jones joins Off The Bench for his usual Tuesday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Steve Serby, NY Post sports columnist, joins the show to talk about the New York Jets and New York Giants.
Bobby Nightengale, Reds beat reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer, joins Off The Bench to talk about the Reds, their rotation, Joey Votto, and more.
Wayne Larrivee, the play-by-play voice of the Green Bay Packers, joins the show to talk about the current state of the Packers.
Justin Rogers, Detroit Lions reporter for the Detroit News, joins the show to talk about the Lions, including what they may do in the NFL Draft.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the rest of the show talking about FC Cincinnati, the Reds, and more.
Cincinnati Bengals writer for The Athletic, Jay Morrison, joins Off The Bench to talk about the NFL Draft and where the Bengals stand right now.
Dave Biddle, the editor of Bucknuts for 247 Sports, joins the show to talk about Ohio State football.
Matt Lane, writer and analyst for KC Sports Network, joins the show to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs.
Co-Host of "Locked On Colts" and Deputy Editor of "Horseshoe Huddle," Jake Arthur, joins Off The Bench to talk about what the Indianapolis Colts are looking to do in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Denver Broncos reporter for The Athletic, Nick Hosmider, talks about what the Broncos might do in the Draft.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Thom, Casey, and Paul cover other topics including the Cincinnati Reds and the NBA Postseason.
Co-Host of "Locked On Colts" and Deputy Editor of "Horseshoe Huddle," Jake Arthur, joins Off The Bench to talk about what the Indianapolis Colts are looking to do in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Denver Broncos reporter for The Athletic, Nick Hosmider, talks about what the Broncos might do in the Draft.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment, presented by Encore Technologies.
Thom, Casey, and Paul cover other topics including the Cincinnati Reds and the NBA Postseason.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench to talk about LeBron James and where he ranks among other NBA legends, the Cincinnati Reds, and more.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about The Masters and more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talking about whether the Reds can sustain what they are doing right now offensively. They also talk about the NBA postseason.
Buck Reising, who covers the Tennessee Titans for AtoZ Sports Nashville and hosts a show on 104.5 The Zone, joins Off The Bench to talk about what the Titans may do in the NFL Draft.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment, sponsored by Encore Technologies.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the last hour of the show talking about potential upgrades to Cincinnati's downtown arena as well as the NBA playoffs.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins the show to talk about what the Bengals are looking to do with the 28th pick in this year's NFL Draft, plus some of their other roster decisions including Tee Higgins.
Reds beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bobby Nightengale, joins OTB to break down the Reds and where they currently stand.
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins the show to talk about the college athletics landscape and also what happened with the collapse of the Dallas Mavericks.
Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times joins the show to talk about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and what they might do in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate joins OTB to talk about what the New Orleans Saints are looking to do in the Draft.
Nick Kirby joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Reds.
Jake Asman from ESPN 97.5 in Houston joins the show to talk about the Houston Texans and their prospects for the NFL Draft.
Thom, Paul, and Reid spend Thursday's show talking about The Masters, the Reds, and much more.
PGA golfer Steve Flesch joins the show for an extended interview to talk about his golfing career and other topics around the sport.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment.
Former MLB pitcher and current MLB Network broadcaster Dan Plesac joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview."
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Reds.
The rest of the show is spent talking about the Reds game from Tuesday night and other headlines around the sports world.
The Cincinnati Reds won again on Monday night, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in the series opener.
The Connecticut Huskies beat the San Diego State Aztecs in the NCAA men's college basketball championship game on Monday night, concluding one of the most dominant runs to a title in recent memory.
Mike Bogaert from @Keep_Pounding joins the show to talk about the Carolina Panthers and what they might do in this year's NFL Draft.
Lastly, Paul Daugherty joins the show to talk about the latest news around the sports world.
Thom Brennaman returns from vacation for Monday's show. Thom, Casey, and Paul recap the Cincinnati Reds series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Aaron Freeman from "Locked on Falcons" joins the show to talk about the current state of the Atlanta Falcons and what they may do in the upcoming draft.
Then, Chicago sports talk radio host David Kaplan joins the show to preview the Reds upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs.
The crew concludes the show talking about several topics, including Monday night's college basketball national championship game between Connecticut and San Diego State.
With Thom on vacation, Trace Fowler substitutes as the host of Off The Bench.
Trace, Casey, Paul, Reid, and Nick Kirby talk about the Reds losing to the Pirates on Opening Day, the state of the Reds franchise, the Reds vs. the Bengals, and both Final Fours that will happen this weekend.
With Thom on vacation this week, Trace Fowler subs as host of the show.
Trace, Casey, and Paul talk about MLB Opening Day, the possible decision to include flex scheduling for Thursday Night Football, and what the Bengals should do with their draft choice.
Trace is filling in for Thom this week. Topics discussed on Tuesday's show include thoughts about Opening Day, baseball's unwritten rules, the options for the Bengals in the draft, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
With Thom out for the week, Trace leads the show and talks about officiating in college basketball, which coaching style is more successful, the weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and NFL headlines.
The Sweet 16 delivered in a big way on Thursday night with some spectacular games. Thom and the crew talk about them and the rest of the games still to be played.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about the latest around the sports world.
Paul Fritschner joins from Kansas City to recap the college basketball slate, preview Friday's, and talk about Xavier/Texas. They all also give their betting picks for Friday and Saturday's games.
Thom and the crew talk about the NCAA Tournament among many other topics.
Northern Kentucky head men's basketball coach Darrin Horn joins the show to talk about the Sweet 16 and the transfer portal.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the show talking about college basketball, Xavier's upcoming Sweet 16 game against Texas, and the dark horses left in the tournament, along with the best coaches left as well. They also discuss Bengals headlines too.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about college basketball, the Reds, and a little about the World Baseball Classic.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick discusses NFL free agency.
Former MLB player Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend most of the show recapping the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
There is also a discussion about what the Bengals and the rest of the NFL are doing in free agency.
Thom, Casey, and Trace all share their thoughts on several topics, including the NCAA Tournament and NFL free agency.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about those subjects as well.
The Athletic's Bengals writer, Jay Morrison, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and their free agency moves.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins to talk about college basketball and Spring Training.
Thom, Paul, and Casey give their bracket picks by region.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk about NFL free agency.
Publisher of Musketeer Report and Northern Kentucky basketball's radio analyst, Rick Broering, joins the show to talk about NKU's game against Houston and Xavier's game against Kennesaw State.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend most of the show talking about the NCAA Tournament and where they see some of these teams making runs. They break down the bracket region by region ahead of Thursday's first round.
Also, Chicago sports radio host David Kaplan joins the show to talk about the Bears trading away the first overall pick in this year's NFL Draft.
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Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about college basketball and baseball.
Paul Fritschner joins the show from New York to talk about college basketball.
Paul Daugherty joins OTB to talk about college basketball among other things.
Thom, Casey, and Trace spend the rest of the show talking about several different topics.
Paul checks in from Madison Square Garden ahead of the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament to talk college basketball.
Cincinnati radio analyst Terry Nelson joins the show to talk about UC's path in the AAC Tournament.
Thom, Casey, and Reid spend the show talking about college basketball and more.
Fresh off winning the Horizon League championship on Tuesday night, Northern Kentucky head coach Darrin Horn joins the show to talk about the game.
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Thom, Casey, and Reid spend the rest of the show talking about the latest news and notes around the sports world.
Voice of the Northern Kentucky Norse, Jim Kelch, joins Off The Bench to talk about NKU and their run to the Horizon League Championship Game on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Cincinnati Reds beat writer Bobby Nightengale joins the show to talk about the Reds and Spring Training.
Thom, Casey, and Trace spend time talking about NFL quarterbacks among other topics.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talking about FC Cincinnati, college basketball championship week, and the NFL Draft.
NFL Analyst Voch Lombardi joins Off The Bench to break down the NFL Draft and share his thoughts on what the Bengals might do.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the show talking about the NFL Combine which is happening this week in Indianapolis. They also talk about college basketball and more.
Northern Kentucky head men's basketball coach Darrin Horn joins the show to talk about NKU's win in the Horizon League Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night. The Norse advanced to play Youngstown State on Monday in Indianapolis.
On Thursday's OTB, Thom talks about the NFL Combine, college basketball, and more.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about the Reds and the Bengals.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment.
Former MLB pitcher and current Reds TV analyst Chris Welsh joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Chris shares stories about his career, broadcasting, baseball in general, and more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the NFL Combine, including what Duke Tobin said on Tuesday about Tee Higgins.
College basketball conference championships are starting up.
Trace Fowler and Reid Maus fill in for Thom, who was unable to make Tuesday's show.
Discussion includes what the Bears might do with their draft choice, what the Bengals are looking to do with theirs, and where we stand in the world of college basketball.
Northern Kentucky head men's basketball coach Darrin Horn joins the show ahead of Thursday night's Horizon League Tournament Quarterfinal game against Oakland.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the new rules in baseball and what he saw over the weekend.
Thom, Casey, and Paul discuss the weekend in college hoops, including Xavier's dominant win over Seton Hall.
Northern Kentucky baseball player Liam McFadden-Ackman joins Off The Bench after he hit two grand slams in the same inning on Sunday against Western Michigan. He also hit for the cycle in the same game.
The crew discusses baseball, including the Cincinnati Reds.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the show talking about college basketball, recapping the James Rapien interview (detailed below), and discussing the upcoming weekend.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joined the show to talk about the Bengals and what they try to do in the offseason.
On a shortened show due to a fire alarm, Thom, Casey, and Paul discuss college basketball, including the news out of Alabama concerning freshman Brandon Miller.
Cincinnati Bearcats beat reporter Scott Springer joins the show to talk about Bearcats basketball and football.
Chris Sabo, the 1988 NL Rookie of the Year and a World Champion with the Cincinnati Reds, joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Sabo talks about his career, what his life has been like since his playing days, and his desire to rejoin the Reds organization.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about Joey Votto, the Reds, North Carolina basketball, and other topics.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend some time talking about college basketball, including No. 16 Xavier's loss to Villanova on Tuesday night.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the NFL Combine, excitement for the Reds, college basketball, and more.
Paul Daughtery, writer of "The Morning Line," joins the show to talk about a wide range of topics.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Bill Michaels, the host of "The Bill Michaels Show," joins Off The Bench to talk about Aaron Rodgers among other topics.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also discuss NFL free agency, the quarterback carousel, and college basketball contenders.
Thom begins the show by sharing stories about the late Tim McCarver who passed away on Thursday at the age of 81.
Former Bengal player Tim McGee joins the show to talk about the Bengals and some of their offseason priorities.
The crew debated what to do with the offensive line and also talked about college basketball, baseball, and more.
Jay Morrison, a Bengals writer for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and what they should do in the draft this year.
Reds beat reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Bobby Nightengale Jr., joins the show to give an update on the Reds from Arizona.
Former Reds player Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment.
The crew also spends time talking about what the Bengals should do in the offseason, the Reds, and college basketball.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Reds since pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training.
Fox Sports' Chris Russo, the Director of Super Bowl 57, joins the show to talk about what goes on behind the camera at a game and explain how the broadcast happens.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the Bengals and their coaching staff, especially now that that the coordinators are returning.
They close the show with some college basketball talk.
Thom is back in studio after his weekend at the Waste Management Open. Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the tournament, the Super Bowl, and other weekend topics.
Former Reds player Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday night in Arizona. Thom will be back on the show on Tuesday, so Reid, Casey, and Paul break down the game and offer their thoughts.
They also spend time talking about the weekend of college basketball, and what some of the biggest stories were from the last three days.
Reid, Paul, and Casey fill in for Thom who will be back for Tuesday's show.
On Friday, the crew discusses the NFL awards that were given out on Thursday night, Ken Riley being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and college basketball.
Reid Maus fills in for Thom who won't be back in the studio until Tuesday. The crew talks college hoops, the Reds with Nick Kirby, Xavier/Cincinnati/NKU with Rick Broering, and more.
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk baseball and college basketball.
Other topics for Wednesday's show include LeBron James setting the NBA's scoring record, a Big 10 basketball breakdown, and some talk about the Reds and their outlook on the season.
Former Bengal A.J. Green announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, so Thom, Casey, and Paul reflected on his career and what he meant to Cincinnati.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins the show to talk about the offseason.
Paul gives a college basketball update on the AAC and the ACC.
Then, Thom and Casey talk about the current QB situation around the NFL.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend Monday's show talking about college basketball and where the season is at right now, plus the Pro Bowl, the Kyrie Irving trade, and more.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk about preparing for the Super Bowl and what this week is like for the players involved.
Thom also takes calls on this show for the first time.
Thom, Casey, and Paul discuss the NFL, TV shows, officiating, and more on Friday's "Off The Bench."
Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show for the first time since the end of the Bengals season to talk about Sunday's loss and what things could look like moving forward.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about several different topics.
The new beat writer for the Cincinnati Bearcats, Scott Springer, joins the show for the first time to talk about the state of UC basketball and football.
Thom, Casey, and Paul begin the show talking about college basketball and No. 16 Xavier's win over No. 17 Providence on Wednesday night.
Then, they discuss the Bengals and their offseason, including what the Bengals need to focus on ahead of next season.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment.
Thom and crew continue to tie a bow on the Bengals' season after their loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the Reds, Nick Krall, and college basketball.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins OTB to share his thoughts on the Bengals and what happened on Sunday, along with what to think about the offseason.
Bengals and Bearcats broadcaster Dan Hoard joins the show to talk about the Bengals game, the state of the Bearcats basketball program, and his thoughts on the full release of the Big 12 football schedule.
Thom ends the show recapping the career of Tom Brady after Brady announced his retirement early Wednesday morning.
Thom and company continue to recap the Bengals season after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and whether Joe Burrow might take a "hometown discount" to help the Bengals afford his contract.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 23-20, in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night in Kansas City. Thom and Paul talked all about it on Monday's show.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk about Championship Weekend.
Former Bengals player Tim McGee joins the show to talk about the Bengals' loss to the Chiefs.
The Chatterbox crew that went to the game, including Trace Fowler, Casey McCollister, and Reid Maus, join the show live from Kansas City.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about NFL Championship Weekend, including the AFC Championship featuring the Cincinnati Bengals at the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFC Championship featuring the San Francisco 49ers at the Philadelphia Eagles.
Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins Off The Bench to offer his thoughts on the Bengals/Chiefs game.
Former Bengal Tim McGee joins the show to talk about the Bengals and their chances for a win on Sunday.
The crew finishes the show with their betting picks for the Bengals game.
Thom and company talk about the Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game.
Ace Boogie of the "Wincincinnati" podcast joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench to talk about the Hall of Fame voting and his trip to California.
Cowboys YouTuber Voch Lombardi joins the show to talk about the Cowboys.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk more about the Bengals and how things are setting up for the AFC Championship game against the Chiefs.
Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Paul Daugherty joins OTB to talk about the Bengals as well.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Tuesday segment, including Hall of Fame chatter.
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 in the Divisional Round of the AFC in the NFL playoffs on Sunday. Thom, Casey, and Paul break it all down in this show.
Former Bengal player Tim McGee joins the show to talk about the Bengals win over the Bills.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to analyze the NFL playoffs.
The crew spends the rest of the show talking about the NFL, with some college basketball talk mixed in as well.
The Cincinnati Bengals play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, and the Off The Bench crew talks all about it on this show.
The lead NFL analyst for Pro Football Focus, Sam Monson, joins the show to break down the Bengals-Bills game.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins Off The Bench to offer his thoughts on the Bengals game against the Bills, as well as a prediction.
Thom, Casey, and Paul finish the show with their betting picks for this weekend's NFL games.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the first hour of the show giving a full preview of all of the playoff games for Divisional Weekend.
Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to preview the Bengals/Bills game.
Tracy Jones joins OTB for his usual Thursday segment.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to
Then, former Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson joins Off The Bench to talk about his playing career, his coaching career, and the current state of the Bengals.
Thom, Casey, and Paul cover several topics, including the NFL throughout the rest of the show.
Thom spends the show talking about NFL Divisional Weekend and more.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk about the NFL playoffs.
Writer of The Morning Line Paul Daugherty talks about the Bengals and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual segment.
The Bengals beat the Ravens 24-17 in a thrilling game on Sunday night at Paycor Stadium. Thom recaps it all on Monday's Off The Bench.
Thom is joined by former Bengal player Tim McGee to talk about the Bengals/Ravens game.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also discuss what happened around the rest of the NFL on Super Wild Card Weekend.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the show talking about Sunday night's AFC Wild Card game between the Bengals and the Ravens.
The Athletic's Jay Morrison joins OTB to break down the Bengals game.
Ingraven, a Ravens YouTuber, joins OTB to talk about the game from Baltimore's perspective.
The crew fills out their playoff brackets.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the NFL playoffs, including the Bengals this weekend against the Ravens.
Sports Illustrated Bengals Writer James Rapien joins the show to talk about the Bengals and their status for this Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Cowboys YouTuber Voch Lombardi joins Off The Bench to talk about the Cowboys/Bucs game on Monday night.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Thursday segment.
Former Bengals player Tim McGee joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview" to talk about his career, the Bengals, and much, much more.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk baseball and college basketball among other topics.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also spend time talking about the Bengals and their upcoming playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Georgia blew out TCU in the college football national championship on Monday night.
The Bengals are preparing for their first playoff game this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens.
Writer of The Morning Line, Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about college football and NIL, the Bengals, and more.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
The Bengals beat the Ravens 27-16 on Sunday to clinch a home playoff game against the Ravens next Sunday night. Thom recapped the game and other headlines around the NFL.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also spend time talking about Monday night's college football national championship.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joined the show to talk about the NFL.
Bengals and Bearcats broadcaster Dan Hoard joined Off The Bench to recap the Bengals win over the Ravens, as well as where the Bengals stand now.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend most of the show debating the Bengals playoff scenarios that the NFL outlined.
Former Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins Off The Bench to talk about this weekend's slate of NFL games, including the Bengals/Ravens clash and whether the Bengals got put in a good or bad spot for the playoffs.
The crew talks about Week 18 of the NFL as a whole, as well as betting picks for nine of the games.
Thom spends some more time talking about Damar Hamlin updates, what the NFL might do with this situation, and what the playoff scenarios are now.
Paul Daugherty, writer of The Morning Line, joins the show to talk about all of this.
Tracy Jones joins the show for the first time in a long time, and has a lot to share.
Thom returns to the studio and offers his thoughts on the Damar Hamlin injury, as well as other headlines around both the Bengals and the NFL right now.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about how broadcasters handle situations like the Hamlin injury, as well as other topics.
Legendary Buffalo Bills star Ruben Brown joins the show to offer his thoughts on the Damar Hamlin injury.
Thom, Trace Fowler, and Paul discuss other topics and headlines as well.
Thom previews the Bengals/Bills matchup on Monday Night Football, recaps the College Football Playoff, and recaps the betting picks from the weekend.
James Rapien joins the show to preview Monday Night Football.
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins the show to preview the TCU-Michigan game.
Thom spends time breaking down the college football playoff, as well as some of the NFL action.
Thom, Casey, and Paul give their betting picks for this weekend's college football and NFL games.
Thom joins the show remotely to talk about the Bengals/Bills game on Monday Night Football, the College Football Playoff, and much more.
Additionally, the Box'd Lunch crew finishes the show with picks, college basketball talk, and more.
Trace Fowler fills in for Thom Brennaman on today's show. Topics include: Bengals possibilities at right tackle, the Chargers, the Dolphins, Ohio State/Georgia, and more.
The Bengals held on to beat the Patriots 22-18 on Saturday. Thom recaps the game and shares his thoughts on the rest of the NFL weekend as well.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about the Bengals and more.
Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins Off The Bench to recap the Bengals win over the Patriots and share his thoughts on the state of the Bengals overall.
Trace Fowler and Reid Maus hop in the studio for the last part of the show to talk about the weekend in sports, and Thom shares a broadcasting story about Al Leiter.
Writer of "The Morning Line" Paul Daugherty joins the show for his usual segment.
Tracy Jones joins the show.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talking about the NFL and other topics.
Franco Harris passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 72, so the show spends some time talking about his life.
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about the life, legacy, and memory of legendary Reds player Tom Browning.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend a large part of the show debating the NFL and several other topics.
Tom Browning passed away on Monday, and the Off The Bench crew spends a large part of Tuesday's show talking about his life and legacy.
Thom talks all things NFL, including the Bengals.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about Tom Browning and more.
Tracy Jones joins OTB for his usual Tuesday segment, which also includes a discussion about Tom Browning.
The Bengals rallied from down 17-0 to beat the Buccaneers 34-23 on Sunday. Thom, Casey, and Paul broke it all down on Monday's Off The Bench.
There were some wild results in the NFL, so the crew reviewed the weekend's action.
The crew recaps their betting picks from the weekend.
Bengals and Bearcats broadcaster Dan Hoard joins the show to recap the Bearcats bowl game against Louisville and the Bengals win over the Buccaneers.
Zim WhoDey joins the show to talk about the Bengals upcoming game against the Buccaneers, along with his Twitter account and more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul give their NFL and college bowl picks.
The rest of the show is filled with college football talk, NFL discussion, and more.
Paul Daugherty joins the show for his usual segment.
Matt Matera of PewterReport.com joins the show to talk about Sunday's upcoming Bengals/Bucs game.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the show discussing the Bengals, college basketball, and more.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joined the show to talk about contracts, baseball's financials, and a lively discussion about OnlyFans.
Thom, Casey, and Paul discuss Joe Burrow's legacy, what this Bengals/Bucs game means in the grand scheme of his career, how the Bengals stack up against the Bucs, and much more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul debut some new segments on Tuesday's show.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins the show to go through the Bengals injury news and how they stack up for Sunday's game against Tampa.
Tracy Jones joins Off The Bench for his usual Tuesday segment.
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23-10 on Sunday. Thom, Casey, and Paul break down the game and offer their thoughts on where the Bengals stand.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to discuss Week 14 of the NFL season.
Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast Zim WhoDey joins Off The Bench to recap the Bengals win over the Browns.
The crew also discusses Xavier's 80-77 win over Cincinnati in the Crosstown Shootout.
Former Cincinnati basketball player and current radio analyst Terry Nelson joins the show to share stories from his playing days as well as his thoughts on Saturday's game.
Former Xavier basketball player Steve Wolf joins Off The Bench and shares stories about his family, his playing days, and this year's Crosstown Shootout.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also do their betting picks as well as talk about the Bengals and Browns on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated Bengals writer James Rapien joins the show to preview the Browns/Bengals on Sunday at Paycor Stadium.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment, and talks, among many other topics, about baseball's finances.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk about baseball, including how small market teams are supposed to be able to compete in today's game, as well as college basketball.
Cincinnati Bearcats head basketball coach Wes Miller joins the show to preview the Crosstown Shootout.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about the Bengals among several other topics throughout the show.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk NFL and more.
Cincinnati Bengals and Bearcats broadcaster Dan Hoard talks about the Bengals, UC's hiring of Scott Satterfield, the Crosstown Shootout, the Heisman Trophy, and Joe Burrow's struggles against the Cleveland Browns.
Tracy Jones joined the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
The Bengals beat the Chiefs 27-24 on Sunday, so Thom, Casey, and Paul break down the massive win.
The College Football Playoff bracket was revealed on Sunday. The crew breaks down the weekend and how we got to this point.
Super Bowl champion head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk all things football.
Thom, Casey, and Paul also recap their picks from the weekend.
Thom, Casey, and Paul look ahead to the Bengals and Chiefs game at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, along with the college football championship weekend.
Matt Lane from the KC Sports Network joins OTB to preview the Bengals/Chiefs game on Sunday.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show for his weekly segment to talk Bengals and more.
Tracy Jones joins at the beginning of the show for his usual Thursday segment.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend some time dissecting the Bengals and Chiefs, plus what the Cincinnati Bearcats should do about their head coaching search.
Zim WhoDey joins OTB to break down Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk college basketball and the return of Redsfest this upcoming weekend.
West Virginia basketball head coach and basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Huggins, joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Huggins talks about his career, the time he spent at Cincinnati, and much more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talking about the Bengals, the College Football Playoff, and more.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins the show to talk about several topics including the Bengals.
Tracy Jones joined the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Thom, Casey, and Paul recap the weekend in sports, including the Bengals win over the Titans, Ohio State's loss to Michigan, and more.
Zim WhoDey, co-host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, joins the show to talk Bengals.
Super Bowl champion head coach Brian Billick talks NFL and Bengals with Thom.
Voice of the Bearcats and Bengals, Dan Hoard, joins the show to talk about Luke Fickell leaving for Wisconsin as well as other notable Bengals news from their win over Tennessee.
Former college football coach and current Fox Sports broadcaster, Urban Meyer, joins Thom for the "Big Interview" ahead of Saturday's game between Michigan and Ohio State.
Thom, Casey, and Trace Fowler give their picks for this weekend's college football and NFL action.
Marty Brennaman and Tracy Jones join Off The Bench for their usual segments.
Thom, Paul, and Trace talk about college hoops, the NFL, and the day in sports.
The Bengals beat the Steelers 37-30, and Thom, Casey, and Paul break it down.
Host of the "Wincincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to discuss the Bengals win.
The crew recaps their betting picks from the weekend.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins Off The Bench to talk NFL storylines.
Sports Illustrated Bengals Writer James Rapien joins the show to preview the Bengals and Steelers game.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend some time previewing the Bengals/Steelers.
The crew finishes the show making their betting picks across college football and the NFL for the weekend.
NFL Running Backs coach Kyle Caskey joined Off The Bench to talk NFL.
Northern Kentucky Norse head basketball coach Darrin Horn joined the show to talk about NKU's 64-51 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday night.
Tracy Jones joined the show for his usual Thursday segment.
On Wednesday's show, the "Big Interview" is with 2022 World Series Champion manager Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros. Thom and Dusty go all the way back to the start of Dusty's career, his managerial journey, and finally winning a championship as a manager.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk NFL.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, shares his thoughts on Pete Rose and MLB.
Tracy Jones joins Off The Bench for his usual Tuesday segment.
Thom also previews Wednesday's "Big Interview" with Dusty Baker.
Thom, Casey, and Paul take you through your Monday without a guest on today's show.
This show includes a recap of Sunday's NFL action, a review of Casey's updated "Stink List," a college football recap, and a look back at how the group's betting picks fared over the weekend.
Thom, Casey, and Paul assess how the Bengals have performed in the first half of the season. They hand out grades for each unit of the team.
Cincinnati Bengals and Bearcats broadcaster Dan Hoard joins the show to preview the weekend in UC football and hoops.
The crew ends the show with their college football and NFL betting picks for the weekend.
Co-Host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Ace Boogie, joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Producer Casey McCollister makes a statement on the status of Thom's broadcasting career.
Former MLB player Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment.
For Wednesday's "Big Interview," Thom welcomes on Dr. Timothy Kremchek of Beacon Orthopedics. Dr. Kremchek has operated on hundreds of famous athletes over the years and is one of the most renowned doctors in the world for Tommy John Surgery. He shares his thoughts on youth baseball, his career, and some of his favorite interactions over the years.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins OTB from his cruise.
Thom, Paul, and Casey also discuss the new College Football Playoff rankings.
Thom opens the show with a recap of last night's college basketball slate. He also talks NFL, Bengals, Monday Night Football recap, and more. The crew also dissects Thom's NFL power rankings.
Super Bowl champion head coach Brian Billick joins Off The Bench to talk NFL.
Bengals YouTuber and host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to talk about the Bengals win over the Panthers on Sunday and how they're looking going forward.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Tuesday segment.
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The show kicks off with discussion about the Bengals dominant win over the Panthers on Sunday. It also starts with a recap of college football's crazy Saturday, and the World Series.
Writer of "The Morning Line," Paul Daugherty, joins OTB for his usual segment to talk Bengals and more.
Thom, Paul, and Casey conclude the show with a recap of their betting picks from the weekend.
Thom begins the show recapping the World Series and Wednesday night's no-hitter.
Thom, Casey, and Paul make their betting picks for this weekend's CFB and NFL games.
Writer of "The Morning Line" and former Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Paul Daugherty joins the show.
Tracy Jones joins OTB for his usual Thursday segment.
Thom begins the show with a discussion about the College Football Playoff Rankings, the Bengals, and more.
Marty Brennaman joins the show for his regular Wednesday segment, and talks about Rob Manfred and the NCAA among other topics.
This week's "Big Interview" features Bronson Arroyo, who was recently elected into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. He talks about his career, some behind-the-scenes stories about historic Reds teams that he played on, and much more.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the first part of the show breaking down Monday night's Bengals loss to the Browns. They go through the team's weaknesses right now and what the rest of the season is shaping up to look like.
Bengals YouTuber and host of the "Wincinnati" podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Former MLB player Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual segment.
Thom recaps the weekend in both the NFL and college football.
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend time talking about Monday night's massive Bengals game against the Browns.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to break down the NFL weekend.
The crew finishes the show recapping their picks from the weekend, and talking about the wild finish in Sunday's NASCAR race.
Sports Illustrated Bengals Writer James Rapien joins Off The Bench to talk about what the injury to Ja'Marr Chase means for this Bengals team going forward.
Writer of The Morning Line, Paul Daugherty, joins the show and the crew goes through some hypothetical situations.
Voice of the Bengals and Bearcats, Dan Hoard, joins the show to preview this weekend in Cincinnati football.
Thom, Casey, and Paul finish the show by doing their betting picks for this weekend's football slate.
Thom, Casey, and Paul talk about Halloween, Casey's new house, the Bengals and Browns on Monday, and more.
Host of "The Dawgs" podcast, Blake Reneker, joins the show to talk about the Monday Night Football game.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment.
Trace Fowler and Reid Maus are on for a segment to preview their new show, "Box'd Lunch."
Thom, Casey, and Paul spend the first hour of the show talking about the Bengals and other national storylines.
In the second hour, Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joins the show in the Chatterbox studio to talk about his career, some of his favorite memories, the state of the Reds, and a story about Joe Nuxhall. Marty then spends the last segment of the show answering questions from fans.
Bengals YouTuber and host of the Wincinnati podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to preview next week's Monday Night Football matchup against the Browns.
Paul Daugherty joins OTB to talk about the NFL, including Tom Brady.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Tuesday segment.
The Bengals beat the Falcons 35-17, and Thom, Casey, and Paul broke down their fourth win of the season.
After a handful of big results in the college football landscape over the weekend, the crew discussed the current landscape of CFB and where some of the best teams stand.
Super Bowl champion head coach Brian Billick joined the show to talk about the NFL, including Sunday's Browns/Ravens game.
Thom, Casey, and Paul wrap up the show recapping their betting picks from the weekend.
Bengals YouTuber and host of the Wincinnati podcast, Zim WhoDey, joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Dan Hoard, radio voice of the Bengals and Bearcats, joins the show to preview the weekend of Cincinnati football.
Thom, Brandon, and Casey finish the show with their college football and NFL betting picks for the weekend.
Sports Illustrated's James Rapien joins Off The Bench to talk about
Falcons YouTuber Big Low Kuntry joins the show to share thoughts about the Bengals/Falcons game.
Writer of The Morning Line Paul Daugherty joins OTB to talk about the status of the Bengals season.
Tracy Jones joins for his usual Thursday segment.
Marty Brennaman joins the show to talk a little college basketball as well as the MLB postseason.
Wednesday's Big Interview is with "The Cowboy" Jeff Brantley. Thom talks to the legendary Reds pitcher and broadcaster about his career, his love for the Reds, and the state of the Reds now.
The crew finishes the show with a lively discussion on Leif Erikson.
Wes Ruckers of 247 Sports joins the show to recap Saturday's monumental victory for Tennessee at home against Alabama.
Voice of the Phillies Tom McCarthy joins Off The Bench to talk about Philadelphia's run in the postseason.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Thom, Casey, and Paul recap the Bengals win over the Saints.
Brian Billick joins the show to talk about the NFL.
Voch Lombardi joins to recap the Sunday Night Football game between the Eagles and the Cowboys.
Paul Daugherty talks baseball and football.
The crew recaps their college football and NFL picks.
Thom Brennaman, Casey McCollister, and Paul Fritschner begin the show talking about this weekend's upcoming Bengals/Saints game in New Orleans, and the implications of it for the rest of Cincinnati's season.
Paul Daugherty joins the show for his weekly segment to talk both baseball and football.
Dan Hoard joins to preview the Bengals game and also share his thoughts on the city of New Orleans.
The crew concludes the show giving their betting picks for this weekend's top CFB and NFL games.
WDSU sports reporter Sharief Ishaq of Louisiana joins the show to preview this weekend's Bengals/Saints game.
Zim WhoDey joins for Bengals talk.
Tracy Jones joins from his vacation in Mexico for his usual Thursday segment.
Dave Lapham joins the show for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Lapham talks with Thom about his life, going to school at Syracuse, his Bengals career, broadcasting, and more.
Marty Brennaman joins OTB for his weekly Wednesday segment.
James Rapien shares his thoughts on the Bengals and what happened on Sunday night in Baltimore.
Brian Billick joins for his weekly segment.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his usual Tuesday segment.
Thom, Brandon, and Casey break down what went wrong for the Bengals on Sunday night in Baltimore.
Paul Daugherty joins the show.
The crew recaps their betting picks from the weekend.
Paul Daughtery joins OTB to recap the end of the Reds season, along with several other topics.
Dan Hoard previews the weekend of Cincinnati football, both the Bearcats and the Bengals.
Thom, Casey, and Brandon give their NCAA and NFL betting picks for this weekend's games.
Reds writer Bobby Nightengale joins the show to recap the Reds season after it finished on Wednesday with the Reds losing their 100th game.
James Rapien joins OTB to talk about the Bengals/Ravens Sunday Night Football matchup.
Thom, Brandon, and Casey spend some time talking about the state of Major League Baseball as it compares to the NFL.
Then, Tracy Jones joins Off The Bench for his usual Thursday segment.
Marty Brennaman joins the show for his weekly Wednesday segment.
Chris Collinsworth joins OTB for Wednesday's "Big Interview." They talk about his broadcasting career among many other topics.
YouTuber IngravenVids joins the show to look ahead to the Sunday Night Football game between the Ravens and the Bengals.
Influencer Zim WhoDey joins OTB for his Tuesday Bengals segment.
Tracy Jones joins Off The Bench for his regular Tuesday segment.
It was a rough weekend for the AFC North besides the Bengals. Thom and the crew discussed what happened around the division.
Thom, Casey, and Brandon recap their gambling picks from the weekend.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk NFL.
Paul Daugherty joins Off The Bench for his usual segment.
Dan Hoard joins the show to recap Thursday night football and look ahead to Saturday's Bearcats game against Tulsa.
Thom, Brandon, and Casey give their picks for this weekend's college football and NFL action.
Sports Illustrated's James Rapien joins Off The Bench to preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Dolphins and the Bengals.
Brendan Tobin, host of Dolphins podcast "The Porpoise Pod" joins the show to talk about the TNF game.
Tracy Jones joins OTB for his regular Thursday segment.
Marty Brennaman joins Off The Bench for his weekly segment with Thom.
Then, Johnny Bench joins OTB for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Bench, in a feature-length interview, dives deep into his career, his childhood, and the future of Major League Baseball.
Brian Billick joins Off the Bench to talk about Miami, the Ravens, and schemes.
Grant Napear joins the show to talk about the Dolphins and Bengals game this Thursday.
Tracy Jones joins OTB for his Thursday segment.
Columnist Paul Daughtery joins OTB to talk about the Bengals Week 3 win over the New York Jets.
Thom, Casey, and Brandon recap their NFL and NCAA picks.
Zim WhoDey joins the show to recap the Bengals' first win of the season.
Sports Illustrated's James Rapien joins Off The Bench to discuss the Bengals Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets.
Thom, Casey, and Brandon make their gambling picks for this weekend's NFL and NCAAF games.
Bearcats and Bengals play-by-play broadcaster Dan Hoard joins the show to preview UC's upcoming game against Indiana, and the Bengals game in New York. He also details what his travel schedule will look like this weekend having to do both games.
Zim WhoDey joins OTB to talk about the Bengals game against the Jets, as well as the Koi pond he maintains at his house.
Tracy Jones joins Thom for his regular Thursday segment.
Paul Daughtery joins the show to talk about baseball, including whether Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame. They also talk about the Bengals.
Paul Fritschner joins OTB in-studio to talk about his new podcast "Not 2 Picky" that is live on Chatterbox Sports YouTube every Monday and Thursday at 2PM. It is also available on all main podcast platforms.
Marty Brennaman joins the show for his weekly segment.
Barry Alvarez joins Thom for an extended interview to talk about his career.
Former Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Paul Daughtery joins OTB.
Jets YouTuber and Oddschecker writer Matt O'Leary talks with Thom about the upcoming Week 3 game between the Bengals and the Jets.
Tracy Jones joins the show for his weekly Tuesday segment.
Thom breaks down the Bengals Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, as the Bengals fall to 0-2 on the 2022 season.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joins the show to talk NFL storylines.
Zim WhoDey joins OTB to share his thoughts on the Bengals loss in Dallas.
The show also recaps their picks from the weekend and where they stand for the season so far.
Paul Daughtery joins OTB to talk about Cincinnati sports.
Dan Hoard talks with Thom about the upcoming weekend of Bearcats and Bengals football.
Zim WhoDey joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Sports Illustrated's James Rapien joins the show to talk about the Bengals.
Matt Lane from the Kansas City Sports Network joins OTB to talk about the Thursday Night Football tilt between the Chargers and the Chiefs.
Former MLB player Tracy Jones joins OTB for his weekly segment.
Miami (OH) head football coach Chuck Martin joins the show ahead of Saturday's game at Paycor Stadium against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Marty Brennaman joins OTB to talk about the recent rule changes for baseball that will take effect in 2023 among several other topics.
Sean Casey joins OTB for Wednesday's "Big Interview." Sean talks about his career, the new baseball rules, and much more.
Former Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Paul Daughtery joined OTB to talk the Bengals and the Bearcats.
Super Bowl winning head coach Brian Billick joined the show to talk all things NFL, including the Packers, Chiefs, Cardinals, Ravens and more.
Zim WhoDey talked about his experience at Paycor Stadium for Week 1, and his thoughts on the Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Thom breaks down the Cincinnati Bengals Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sports Illustrated writer James Rapien breaks down the Week 1 defeat.
Cowboys YouTuber Voch Lombardi joins the show to talk about the Cowboys, who the Bengals will face in Week 2.
The crew recaps their gambling picks from the college and NFL games over the weekend.
Bengals insider James Rapien joins the show to talk about Week 1 for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Former NFL head coach and current Offensive Analyst at Arizona State, Brian Billick, joins OTB to talk about all things NFL for Week 1.
Paul Fritschner joins the show to preview his new gambling show called Not 2 Picky, streaming through Chatterbox Sports' YouTube page beginning 9/15/22.
Brandon, Casey, and Thom give their college football and NFL picks for this weekend.
Former MLB player Tracy Jones joins the show to talk baseball among many other topics.
Social media star ZimWhoDey joins the show to talk about the Bengals' Week 1 matchup against the Steelers.
Cincinnati Bearcats and Bengals broadcaster Dan Hoard joins the show to preview this weekend's football games in Cincinnati.
Former NFL star Ruben Brown joins the show to talk about his career and preview the NFL's opening matchup between the Bills and Rams.
NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz joined "Off The Bench" for an extended interview to talk about his career.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman joined the show to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds.
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Thom recaps Week 1 of college football, including an update on OTB's gambling picks from the weekend. Guests include:
Paul Daugherty to talk about the Bengals, UC football, and Brian Kelly.
Kenwood Country Club CEO Dylan Petrick to talk about this weekend's LPGA Tournament, the Kroger Queen City Classic, that Kenwood CC is hosting.
Former MLB player and Cincinnati radio host Tracy Jones to talk, among many things, the state of baseball in 2022.
Thom Brennaman is joined by Dan Hoard to break down the University of Cincinnati's Week 1 matchup at Arkansas.
James Rapien joins the show to discuss the Bengals with the season opener on the horizon.
Brent Musberger talked about his career, college football, and gambling.
Thom, along with producers Brandon Saho and Casey McCollister, give their gambling picks for Week 1 of the college football season.
Sports broadcaster Thom Brennaman debuts his new daily sports talk show, Off The Bench with Thom Brennaman, presented by Chatterbox Sports.
The show will be live on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube page daily from 10a-12p.
On this debut episode, guests include Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman, Tracy Jones, Brian Billick, Paul Daughtery, and Zim Who Dey.