Reds Beat Podcast: Recent Episodes
Reds Beat Podcast
Reds Beat Podcast by Cincinnati Enquirer and http://Cincinnati.com, hosted by John Fay and Bobby Nightengale.
Reds Beat Reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and Sports Reporter Pat Brennan discuss the state of the Cincinnati Reds
∎ The good and bad of the Reds picking up outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader.
∎ What's up with the Cleveland Guardians picking up all the pitching on waivers, effectively blocking the Reds from acquiring much-needed pitching?
∎ "Bleacher feature" fan feedback: Why didn't the Reds wait to determine manager David Bell's future?
The Big Pod Machine breaks down:
-- Joey Votto's future: Will he retire? Or will the Reds bring him back for one more season?
-- Why the four-game home series vs. Cubs on Labor Day weekend could ultimately decide if the Reds make the playoffs.
-- "Bleacher Feature:" Responding to Reds fans' feedback
The Reds have proven to be one of the most compelling stories in baseball this year − and The Enquirer is responding.
We're launching a new weekly Reds podcast, which is as big and brash as the team has become this season.
Introducing "The Big Pod Machine."
This weekly podcast features Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and columnist Jason Williams breaking down everything from Elly De La Cruz's mega-impact to Joey Votto's mega-contract.
Spirited debate. Insight. Fan feedback. The occasional surprise guest. And the guys might even break some news on the podcast.
In the first episode:
∎ Why are the Reds struggling at home?
∎ What went wrong at the trade deadline.
∎ What went wrong with Nick Senzel.
Download "The Big Pod Machine" today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart or listen right here on Cincinnati.com by clicking the link at the top.
Contact Gordon by email at gwittenmyer@enquirer.com or on Twitter @GDubMLB. Reach Jason at jwilliams@enquirer.com or @jwilliamscincy.
Cincinnati.com's beat writers Bobby Nightengale and Charlie Goldsmith breakdown the first week of the offseason after the Reds traded Tucker Barnhart, placed Wade Miley on waivers and saw Nick Castellanos opt out of his contract.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and Charlie Goldsmith make their picks for the Opening Day 26-man roster with one week left before the Cincinnati Reds open the season against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cincinnati.com columnist Paul Daugherty joins Bobby Nightengale and Charlie Goldsmith to discuss Eugenio Suárez moving to shortstop, what it means for Jonathan India and which injuries could have the biggest impact.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale, Charlie Goldsmith and Sam Greene talk about Hunter Greene's spring training debut, Tejay Antone's dominant outing and other things they've learned during the first week of spring training games.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and Charlie Goldsmith discuss the shortstop competition, the bullpen and what they've learned from the first week of spring training.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and Charlie Goldsmith discuss the Reds' lack of options at shortstop, how they expect the pitching to look in 2021 and the key questions about the team's offense.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale is joined by Lindsay Patterson and Charlie Goldsmith to discuss the Raisel Iglesias trade, the depleted bullpen after releasing Archie Bradley and whether they're headed toward a rebuild.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale breakdown the latest news and rumors from the Reds' offseason, their trade for pitcher Jeff Hoffman, and Fay shares some of his favorite memories as the Enquirer's beat writer as he enters retirement.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale react to Dick Williams' resignation as president of baseball operations, GM Nick Krall's promotion to head of baseball operations and they discuss the late Joe Morgan.
After the Reds were shutout in the Wild Card Series, Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale breakdown missed opportunities vs. the Braves, the issues with the offense and the club's outlook for the offseason.
Cincinnati.com's beat writers John Fay and Bobby Nightengale talk about the Reds clinching their first playoff berth in seven years, how they matchup against the Braves and some things to watch in the postseason.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss Trevor Bauer's impressive start on short rest, the Reds' winning four straight series and how they moved to the brink of the playoffs.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss the resurgent Reds, Shogo Akiyama's improvement and their playoff chances with 9 games to go.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss the Reds player's positive COVID-19 test, how players are handling the protocols this season and what to make of the bullpen after the team's underwhelming start.
The 2020 Cincinnati Reds season has finally arrived. John Fay and Bobby Nightengale do a position-by-position breakdown of the Reds' roster and discuss the Reds' chances to make the playoffs.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale recap the top headlines of preseason camp, analyze Nick Castellanos' comments about not wanting to DH and name some of the camp standouts.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay react to the news that MLB is on the verge of returning for a 60-game season, what a shortened season means for the Reds and did the labor battle damage the fanbase?
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss the latest updates on the owners-players negotiations, their confidence level that the MLB season will begin in July and how some rule changes could affect the Reds.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss the most realistic proposals for MLB to return in late June or early July, and what creative ideas the league could consider for a new playoff format.
Marty Brennaman joins Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale to share stories about the Reds' 1990 World Series title team and some of the key moments from each of the four games in their sweep over the Oakland A's.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay give their predictions when they think the season will begin, what a modified spring training could look like and how a short season could change baseball.
John Fay and Bobby Nightengale give their picks for the biggest standouts in camp and what the injury situations mean for Nick Senzel, Eugenio Suarez and Freddy Galvis.
Cincinnati.com's photojournalist Kareem Elgazzar joins Bobby Nightengale to discuss their first impressions of Reds' spring training before their 1st full-squad workout and what key players they are watching this spring.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale react to the Nick Castellanos signing and discuss whether it's enough to make the Reds the favorites in the National League Central.
Editor's note: This podcast was in production when reliever Pedro Strop agreed to a 1-year deal with the Reds.
With a few remaining before spring training, Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss whether the Reds have done enough this offseason to be a playoff team, what their options are at shortstop, and the Hall of Fame ballot.
After the Reds signed their first Japanese-born player in team history, Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss how Shogo Akiyama fits into the outfield mix, whether more moves are expected and what else the Reds need to accomplish in the offseason.
Cincinnati.com beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss the Reds signing Wade Miley to a 2-year contract, Francisco Lindor trade rumors and how the Reds could address their outfield.
USA Today Sports' Gabe Lacques joins Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale to talk about the Reds signing Mike Moustakas, the latest rumors from the Winter Meetings, and what free agents could fit for the Reds.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss what the Reds should do after Yasmani Grandal signed with the White Sox, other areas they need to improve and whether the Reds are close to contention.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay breakdown the upcoming decision on Reds shortstops, how they would approach free agency and whether Aristides Aquino should be the everyday right fielder.
Cincinnati Enquirer beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay breakdown the 2019 season, what the Reds plan to do in the offseason and Marty Brennaman's retirement ceremony.
Cincinnati.com's beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss the Reds' wild week, which included Tuesday's brawl and their trade for Trevor Bauer.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss the close NL Central race, the bullpen's struggles and whether the Reds will be buyers or sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss whether fans should be encouraged or discouraged from the Reds' first two months of the season, the drama vs. Pittsburgh and the MLB Draft.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay breakdown the Reds' slow start to the season, the offense's slump throughout the season and evaluate David Bell's managing style.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay preview the 2019 season, breakdown the 25-man roster, discuss the Nick Senzel decision and much more.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss the top storylines around spring training, including Joey Votto's offseason, Scooter Gennett's contract talks, Yasiel Puig's impact and the new coaching staff.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss how top prospect Nick Senzel could solve a lot of problems in center field, why the Reds are interested in signing reliever Zach Duke and their reactions to Yasiel Puig's visit to Cincinnati.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss the Sonny Gray trade and the value in his three-year contract extension. Plus, they talk about what moves the Reds could make next and what the rotation could look like to start the 2019 season.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss what the Reds trading for Yaisel Puig, Matt Kemp and Alex Wood means for next season, what's the next move the Reds should make during the offseason and Fay's Hall of Fame ballot.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay breakdown the impact of the Tanner Roark trade for the Reds, other rumors around the Winter Meetings and what moves make sense for the rest of the offseason.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss which moves the Reds could make at the Winter Meetings, who will play in center field after Billy Hamilton was non-tendered and what Joey Votto could change heading into next season.
Cincinnati.com's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss the first two coaching hires by the Reds, which free agents they could be targeting and what the future could hold for Homer Bailey, Billy Hamilton and Scooter Gennett.
Reds manager David Bell joins Bobby Nightengale and John Fay to talk about the emotions of earning the job, how he plans to use analytics and what he learned managing in the minor leagues.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale give their thoughts on the managerial search and place their bets on who will be the next Reds manager.
Plus, they discuss the MLB playoffs, the last time the Reds were in the playoffs and the latest updates on the team's top prospects.
Cincinnati Reds beat writers John Fay and Bobby Nightengale wrap up the 2018 Reds season, discuss the managerial search and preview possible moves in the offseason.
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss how starting pitching has hurt the Reds in another season. How do the Reds fix it?
Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss what moves the Reds could make by the July 31 Trade Deadline.
Cincinnati.com beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay go down the lineup and breakdown each player from the first half of the Reds' season.
Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss all of the big trades during the Reds’ rebuild. Plus, Florida baseball broadcaster Jeff Cardozo talks about Reds draft picks Jonathan India and Michael Byrne.
Cincinnati Enquirer's Reds beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss Homer Bailey's demotion to the bullpen before he was placed on the disabled list, what the Reds should do with Scooter Gennett and their thoughts on the MLB Draft.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay discuss what to do with the starting rotation when Anthony DeSclafani returns, how can the Reds fix Homer Bailey and Matt Harvey's trade value.
Get to know longtime beat writer John Fay, who returns the Cincinnati Reds beat for The Enquirer and Cincinnati.com, and Bobby Nightengale, the newest addition to the Cincinnati.com team.
Enquirer Reds beat writer John Fay discusses the fallout from an atrocious first few weeks of the season for the Cincinnati Reds.
Going through if there is reason to worry about Bryan Price's job right now, Nick Senzel, Hunter Greene's trajectory, what's really going wrong, morale in the clubhouse and why Reds fans should back off the ledge of the Brent Spence.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the Reds signing of free-agent reliever Jared Hughes and the possibility of a Christian Yelich trade. This week in "What's Zach Watching," Zach led a group to see "Pitch Perfect 3," which is not a baseball movie.
Zach Buchanan tries unsuccessfully to drag an opinion about trading Homer Bailey out of fellow Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat reporter C. Trent Rosecrans, and the two discuss Rosecrans' recently revealed Hall of Fame ballot. This week in "What's Zach Watching," he's finished season two of "Lady Dynamite." (This episode was recorded before the Reds signed reliever Jared Hughes to a two-year deal.)
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk Zack Cozart's newfound access to Disneyland as well as nerd out with some Star Wars talk, complete with serious spoilers, which begin at the 15:45 mark.
Zach Buchanan, one of the Cincinnati Enquirer's Reds beat writers, checks in from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando with the Enquirer's other beat writer, C. Trent Rosecrans, who is in Chicago. No thanks to ZenCastr, we got this up and ready. We discuss the lack of movement in Orlando and the possibility of a Eugenio Suarez extension. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?" he talks "Lady Bird," "Mudbound" and "The Disaster Artist."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Reds' pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, as well as look ahead to the Winter Meetings and back at RedsFest. This week on "What's Zach Watching?" Zach saw "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss Shohei Ohtani, Reds broadcasters and free-agent fits. We also take reader/listener questions from Facebook and this week in "What's Zach Watching," he's watching season 3 of "Mr. Robot." C. Trent saw "Coco" and discusses his favorite show on TV.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the National League Most Valuable Player voting, Hall of Fame voting and Rule 5 protection. This week in 'What's Zach Watching,' Zach discusses 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the General Managers Meetings, Joey Votto's Silver Slugger snub and the Baseball America Top 10 prospects list. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' Zach talks about 'The Killing of the Sacred Deer'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss Joey Votto as an MVP finalist and the Reds not giving Zack Cozart a qualifying offer. We also hear (this time really hear it, as opposed to the previous version) a conference call with Joey Votto after he was named a finalist as the NL MVP. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' We both saw 'Thor: Ragnarok' and Zach also talks 'Stranger Things'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the World Series, Zack Cozart's impending free agency and Reds trade possibilities. This week on 'What's Zach Watching,' Zach is watching 'The Deuce' and 'Starnger Things.'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the World Series, Dusty Baker's firing and take listener questions from the Reds Beat Podcast Facebook group (http:/facebook.com/groups/redsbeatpodcast). This week in 'What's Zach Watching,' he saw 'Battle of the Sexes.'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss their sit-down with Reds GM Dick Williams, as well as a potential restructuring of Major League Baseball. This week in "What's Zach Watching," Zach is watching the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He does.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the National League Cy Young and Most Valuable Player votes. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' Zach saw "Blade Runner 2049" and Trent saw "My Little Pony: The Movie"
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan celebrate the end of the 2017 Reds season and the first anniversary of the RBP. Yes, last week was labeled Episode 53, but that was a mistake, we made somewhere in the 30s. Anyway, we look back at 2017 for the Reds and this week in "What's Zach Watching," we talk "Last Man on Earth."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan celebrate the anniversary of the Reds Beat Podcast with talk about Tucker Barnhart's extension, Raisel Iglesias' future and what to expect from Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach actually took Trent's suggestion to watch "American Vandal."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan take a look at the offensive slide and pitching boon in the last month of the Reds' 2017 season. We also look at who could be traded in the offseason and start looking toward 2018. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach is watching "Outlander."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the few positives to come from the Reds' 2017 pitching. We also discuss the minor-league performers, Trent's trip to Billings and the schedule. You can tell when we recorded by the schedule discussion and a roster prediction Trent makes that Zach shoots down. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' we both watched 'The Deuce'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the decision by the Reds to pick up Bryan Price's option for 2018, as well as Gold Glove prospects for 2017.
Cincinnai Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss pinch running for Joey Votto, offseason plans for the Reds and then welcome Enquirer culture reporter Carol Motsinger for an epic discussion of the finale of Season 7 of "Game of Thrones," and the more epic tale of Carol's most embarrassing celebrity moment.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans discuss the futures of the Reds' shortstop position, if that's Zack Cozart or Jose Peraza. This week in 'What's Zach Watching,' we discuss 'Snowfall'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss a weird game in Chicago, five Reds with 20 home runs, including Eugenio Suarez, who is having a good year at third base, as well as Trent's trip to Pensacola where Nick Senzel is living up to his future star billing.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat reporters Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans debate whether the Reds seeing enough pitching development and when, if ever, it makes sense to pinch-run for Joey Votto. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach is enjoying "Insecure" on HBO. Of course, there's also "Game of Thrones" talk, including a disagreement about who will kill Cersei Lannister.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat reporters Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans discuss the Reds relative inactivity at the trade deadline, what the Tony Cingrani trade means. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach saw "Dunkirk" and the newest "Planet of the Apes." There's also "Game of Thrones" talk.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss Trent's terrible travel day, if a team of former Reds could beat the current Reds, and what -- if anything -- will happen with Zack Cozart. This week in "What's Zach Watching," Zach has some very harsh words for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Dick Williams, the Reds' president of baseball operations, joins Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan to discuss the players the Reds have added to their system over the last year-plus as part of the team's rebuild.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Reds' first half of the 2017 season and look forward the rest of the season. This week in "What's Zach Watching," Zach saw the new Spiderman movie. Note: This is the second version of this episode, the first cut off at the 17:43 mark. Sorry for the mishap.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss All-Star selections, donkeys, half-way point for the Reds in 2017, trading Adam Duvall, Jose Peraza's development and sleeper candidates for the 2018 All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. Also, this week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach saw "Baby Driver"
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the state of the Reds' rebuild and what 2017 has shown -- or maybe more accurately not shown -- about the future of the franchise. This week in "What's Zach Watching," he's disappointed in the season finales of "Silicon Valley" and "Veep."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds Beat Writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss favorite and least favorite ballparks, plus the difficulty of making the National League All-Star team at first base. This week in "What's Zack Watching," Zack finished season 3 of "Better Call Saul"
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss a busy Monday night for the Reds, with the hope of Hunter Greene and the despair of Bronson Arroyo.
This week, the Reds Beat Podcast joins forces with the Best Podcast in Baseball, as Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans is joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold to discuss the two franchises and their interesting, if unsure, futures.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss their international jet-set lives, All-Star balloting and the upcoming draft. This week in "What's Zach Watching," he's watching "The Leftovers" and we also discuss "The Americans."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the signing of Cuban outfielder Luis Robert by the White Sox and the Reds' pursuit. Also, Zach's apparently watching ABC this week.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan have a way too early discussion about possible Reds All-Stars. Also, this week in "What's Zach Watching?" We discuss "American Gods" and "Master of None."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss American League players we'd like to see more often and if interleague play still has a place in the game. Then we talk about extra innings, and when are they just too much? This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' Zach saw 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2.'
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Reds' power sources and also the surprising WAR value of Eugenio Suarez. This week in "What's Zach Watching," we talk "Pitch" and shows gone too soon -- or not soon enough. Also, we had some technical difficulties this week and apologize for those issue. We hope to do better next time.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the debut of Ariel Hernandez and other debuts on the horizon. We also talk about what our idea lineups. This week on "What's Zach Watching," we discuss "Silicon Valley" and "Better Call Saul." Also, we talk about the next "Great American Dream" and Eric Thames.
The Reds entered the third week of play with the best record in the National League Central. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Bcuhanan discuss just how they've done it and the job of juggling the pitching staff.
The Reds began the season 5-2 and are showing signs of at least being an interesting team. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the first week of the season and the Reds' hot start. This week in 'What's Zach Watching?' Zach is watching "Brockmire." Also, we get a sneak peak of the new Enquirer podcast, 'Great American Dream.' #Reds #CincinnatiReds #RedsBeatPodcast #CDotShow #Redspodcast #CTrentRosecrans #ZachBuchanan
For the second year in a row, the Reds and Phillies open the season against each other. The two combined to lose 185 games last season and things may not be too much better. Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan are joined by Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb to talk about rebuilding, timelines, the draft, baseball and life. Gelb also joins us for 'What's Zach Watching' to discuss 'Big Little Lies' #Reds #CincinnatiReds #CDotShow #Phillies
Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams joins Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans to discuss the 2017 Reds, the rebuild and some wacky ideas he and his gang are kicking around for the future of baseball. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #DickWilliams #RedsBeatPodcast
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) and Zach Buchanan (@ZachENQ) talk about the Reds' outfield prospects and are joined by Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) of the Los Angeles Times to talk about Joey Votto, Mike Trout and vegetables. We also play a game of "Real Pete Moore or Fake Pete Moore."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the team's middle infield depth and the loss of Anthony DeSclafani. They are also joined by Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times. #Reds #Redspodcast #CincinnatiReds #CDotShow #AndyMcCullough #AnthonyDeSclafani #TylerHolt #CTrentRosecrans #ZachBuchanan
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchannan are joined by Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Rustin Dodd to discuss the similarities and differences between the two small-market franchises. #Reds, #CincinnatiReds, #RedsPodcast, #CDotShow, #CTrentRosecrans, #RustinDodd, #ZachBuchanan, #JohnnyCueto
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the first couple of days of Cactus League games, look at the Reds' organizational depth at first base and are joined by Buchanan's old work partner, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. And in a special "What's Zach Watching?" we have the game, "Bob or Archer?"
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan are in Arizona in the second week of spring training. In the second of the positional analysis, we look at the catchers in the organization. We're also joined by Enquirer sports photographer Sam Greene about sports photography. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #springtraining #DevinMesoraco #TylerStephenson #CorkyMiller #TuckerBarnhart
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans are in Goodyear, Ariz., where the Reds reported for spring training this week. Not reporting was Brandon Phillips, who was traded to the Braves. In addition to the trade analysis, we take a look at the organization's pitching depth from the majors down through the minors. Then the Enquirer duo is joined by MLB.com's Mark Sheldon to talk about the Reds -- past, present and future. Also, Zach's watching "Legion" and C. Trent is listening to Sturgill Simpson.
Before pitchers and catchers report, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan banter about the questions facing the Reds entering spring training. #Reds #springtraining #CIncinnatiReds
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Reds' signing of Scott Feldman and the probable return of Bronson Arroyo, plus other tidbits from the Reds caravan. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach reviews "Lion" and Trent once again chides Zach for never having seen "Friday Night Lights." #Reds #CincinnatiReds #ScottFeldman #BronsonArroyo #FridayNightLights
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the trade that sent last week's guest, Dan Straily, to the Marlins, and wonder what to do about Brandon Phillips. #RedsBeatPodcast #Reds #CincinnatiReds #DanStraily #BrandonPhillips #JosePeraza #BryanPrice #DilsonHerrera
With C. Trent on vacation, Zach welcomes in the podcast's first player guest in Cincinnati Reds right-hander Dan Straily.
They discuss Straily's offseason habits, the up-and-down nature of his career and the time his friend was stopped by TSA for transporting weighted baseballs.
Also, Zach quickly reviews three movies he saw, since What's Zach Watching took last week off.
Nick Senzel is the new top prospect in the Reds organization, according to Baseball America.
The magazine released its annual list of top prospects for the Reds last week and Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan caught up with the man who makes that list, J.J. Cooper.
Cooper, a University of Georgia graduate, has been writing about the Reds’ minor-league system for more than a decade now. He discusses not just Senzel, but the rest of the top 10 and beyond.
The Reds became the last team in MLB to make a big-league signing on Tuesday, inking Indiana native Drew Storen to a one-year deal. Hear from Reds GM Dick Williams, Storen and his high school teammate, Tucker Barnhart. Storen also tells you which Red he used to dress up as for Halloween.
We also look back at 2016 and ahead to 2017, and Zach gives his top 10 movies and TV shows of the year.
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The Winter Meetings are over, the free agent bargain bin has yet to hit the prices where the Reds will start stocking up and that leaves the Hall of Fame debates.
Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the Hall of Fame and Trent’s ballot, since he has one.
We also answer listener questions submitted to the Facebook page and Twitter.
HallofFame #Reds #CincinnatiReds #TimRaines #BarryBonds #RogerClemens #CurtSchilling #LarryWalker #MikeMussina #IvanRodriguez #EdgarMartinez #VladimirGuerrero #JeffBagwell #MannyRamirez #ScottRolen
In the latest episode of the Reds Beat Podcast, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the slow winter, the market for relievers and take listener questions on multi-sport athletes, sunk costs and clubhouse culture. Also, we're joined by Enquirer Arts reporter Carol Motsinger in a spoiler-heavy discussion of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB #MajorLeagueBaseball #StarWars #RogueOne
The Reds weren't alone in not creating much noise at the Winter Meetings, as Zach wraps up his week outside Washington. Zach also discusses his desire to kill the Rule 5 draft. We also review the spring training invites. Finally, Zach saw "Loving" and we talk about "Rogue One," "Moana" and the best Pixar movies.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer Zach Buchanan joins fellow Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans live from the MLB Winter Meetings held just outside Washington, D.C. We discuss the Reds' activities or lack of. Also, Zach with a spoiler-free discussion of the "Westworld" season finale -- spoiler, he doesn't know how it ended, because he fell asleep, a ringing endorsement.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the value of trading either Anthony DeSclafani or Billy Hamilton. We also touch a bit on the Hall of Fame. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach saw "Moana" and watched TBS' "Search Party."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the early movement in free agency in baseball, including the Cardinals' deal with Brett Cecil and the Rangers with Andrew Cashner. We also discuss MVP and Cy Young voting, awards voting in general and what impact a 26th roster spot could have on the Reds and other teams in baseball. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach watched Arrival. #Reds #Cincinnati #CincinnatiReds #MLB
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about baseball's award season, including the ridiculous number of Cy Young candidates and the irrelevance of the Silver Sluggers. We also talk about Brandon Phillips' post-2017 future. This week in "What's Zach Watching," Zach and his mom saw "Moonlight."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans talk about awards season and the shutout of the Reds' in Gold Glove voting. We also look forward to the BBWAA Awards and Silver Sluggers. Also, Trent's in Arizona for the GM Meetings and we talk a little about free agency for the Reds, plus the Arizona Fall League. This week in "What's Zach Watching?" Zach watched "Doctor Strange."
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the World Series (that may or may not be over at the time of recording) as well as a list of pitchers -- both starters and relievers -- that the Reds could be interested in on the free-agent market, including the likes of Jake Peavy, Josh Collmenter and Drew Storen. This week in What's Zach Watching?, Zach spoils The Strain and complains about children. We also talk Halloween candy, with rankings of candies and sub-rankings of Reese's seasonal offerings and a ranking of the Hershey's miniatures assortment. You know, the important stuff in life.
This week, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers Zach Buchanan and C. Trent Rosecrans ramble about championship droughts, which sports own cities and the chance this World Series matchup gives baseball against the mighty NFL. Also, how the Cubs and Indians were built. This week, Zach's watching The Good Place and we discuss if TV is becoming too serialized and who is winning TV, DC or Marvel?
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan discuss the 'lost' season of 2015 first-round pick Tyler Stephenson and the ratings for the Reds' 2016 draft. Also, could Andrew Miller's success help the Reds' in 2017? And this week in "What's Zach Watching" we get off on a Marvel tangent
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the Reds' recent 40-man moves and discuss the possibility of a Zack Cozart trade and arbitration-eligible players. This week in "What's Zach Watching" we discuss FOX's baseball drama "Pitch" and the fact that Zach hasn't watched "Friday Night Lights" or "The Sopranos"
Reds Enquirer Beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan look back at the Reds' 2016 season and forward to 2017. We discuss the rotation of the future and the bullpen of the future, with Reds GM Dick Williams chiming in on those subjects.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan talk about the record-setting Reds pitching staff, Dan Straily's success, Jay Bruce's future and Mr. Robot.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan are back, talking the Reds' offseason, the fate of Bryan Price and other things as the 2016 Reds season winds down.
We're back with the Third Annual Opening Day Eve Extravaganza, as Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans is joined by co-host Josh Snead, new Reds beat writer Zach Buchannan and Philadelphia Daily News Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb.
Author Lonnie Wheeler joins Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans to talk about his new book, "Intangiball: The Subtle Things That Win Baseball Games," as well as his relationship with Bob Gibson and writing with Gibson, Hank Aaron and Mike Piazza.
We get super nerdy at our latest live show from MOTR Pub, as statistician/author Joel Luckhaupt and ESPN.com analyst Dan Szymborski talk baseball, math and sandwiches with Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed.
Singer Craig Finn joins Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans to talk baseball. As a touring musician, Finn sees many parallels between his job and baseball, his favorite sport. We talk baseball, music, his native Minneapolis and Cincinnati music. Finn opens for the Heartless Bastards at the Woodward Theater on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26.
Jacob Pomrenke, author of the new book, "Scandal on the South Side: The 1919 Chicago White Sox" joins the C. Dot Show to talk about the Black Sox, as well as the other team in the 1919 World Series, the Cincinnati Reds. Pomrenke is Web Content Editor/Producer for the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
Cincinnati Enquirer sports writer Mike Dyer joins Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans to discuss Dyer's series on Crosley Field, the former home of the Reds. You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeDyer and check out his work on the Crosley Field project at http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2015/05/28/crosley-field-chapter-history/28035841/
Live from MOTR Pub in Over-the-Rhine, artist and author Gary Cieradkowski joins Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed to talk about his new book, "The League of Outsider Baseball." Cieradkowski is a graphic artist based Northern Kentucky and saw his blog, "The Infinite Card Set" draw interest from publishers and turned into a book.
Reds Enquirer beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans talks Reds and Cardinals with St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz (@miklasz).
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans goes back to college to talk about the Joe Nuxhall Classic with University of Cincinnati baseball coach Ty Neal and Xavier University baseball coach Scott Googins. Miami University's Danny Hayden and Wright State's Greg Lovelady are also heard from during the roundtable for the Nuxhall Classic. We also hear from Reds manager Bryan Price after the Reds' loss to the Cardinals on April 12.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers John Fay and C. Trent Rosecrans join Josh Sneed to discuss the upcoming 2015 Cincinnati Reds season on the eve of Opening Day.
As spring training nears an end, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans rounds up fellow NL Central beat writers to talk about the teams they cover and the division. Joining C. Trent are the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Todd Rosiak, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Bill Brink and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold.
In the 80s, it seemed there was nothing Eric Davis couldn't do on a baseball field. Turns out, Eric Davis felt the same way. Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans sits down with the Reds legend to talk about baseball, tennis shorts, basketball, the difference between the game now and then and how to get African-Americans -- and all Americans -- interested in baseball once again.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans welcomes author Dan Leavitt to the C Dot Show, as the two discuss his new book “In Pursuit of Pennants: Baseball Operations from Deadball to Moneyball.” We talked about how the role has changed over time, as well as his rankings on his blog of the Top 25 general managers of all time, including current Reds General Manager Walt Jocketty, who comes in at No. 15. Bob Howsam, GM of the Big Red Machine, is No. 4. But first, C. Trent sits down with fellow Enquirer beat writer John Fay to discuss the Reds’ spring training through the middle of March.
Levitt’s blog is here: https://pursuitofpennants.wordpress.com/
And the book can be found on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080323497X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=080323497X&linkCode=as2&tag=ctrcoflon-20&linkId=CTBVLKU4KOPBTQQR
Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans sits down with Reds backup catcher Brayan Pena to talk about leaving Cuba at 16, becoming an American citizen and how and why he learned English.
On the eve of the Cactus League Opening Day, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans sits down with Grantland.com's Jonah Keri to talk about the upcoming season, the Expos and more.
On the even of the first workouts for the entire Reds team, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and John Fay talk about Mat Latos' comments about his former team and the hubbub around Joey Votto's approach. Also, C. Trent sits down with top position player prospect Jesse Winker, who displays his 80-grade affability.
Enquirer Reds beat writers C. Trent Rosecrans and John Fay discuss the Reds with pitchers and catchers reporting to Goodyear, Ariz., and examine remarks made by Reds manager Bryan Price.
The Feb. 12 episode of the C Dot Show features former Major League and La Salle High School pitcher Zach Day with Enquirer Reds writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed.
The Jan. 20 episode of the C Dot Show features Reds director of media relations Rob Butcher with Enquirer Reds writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed.
The C Dot Show returns to Redsfest as Enquirer Reds writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed talk about the Reds farm system with Jeff Graupe, the team's director of player development.
MLB father-son agent team Joe and Brett Bick, who are based out of Cincinnati, discuss life in the chaotic world of agents in baseball in the November C Dot Show live at MOTR Pub in Over The Rhine. Some of the Bick's clients have included Paul O’Neill, Brook Jacoby, Rob Deer, Buddy Bell, Jeff Brantley, Jeff Shaw, Brian and Marcus Giles, Kevin Youkilis and Brett Gardner
We joked Sam Grossman is the Reds' version of Peter Brand, the character played by Jonah Hill in "Moneyball." He does offer fascinating statistical analysis on the Reds. Listen in to our October episode of the C Dot Show from MOTR Pub and get Sam's perspective on the team.
Terry Reynolds, the Reds' director of professional and global scouting, held court for more than an hour for the people at MOTR Pub on September 22 to give a better understanding of baseball and how the Reds scout players.
Enquirer baseball writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed sat down with 1977 National League MVP and Big Red Machine great George Foster at MOTR Pub on Aug. 11 in Cincinnati. The former Reds star talks about his playing career in San Francisco, Cincinnati and New York. A must-listen!
Enquirer writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed are back for another episode of the C Dot Show live at MOTR Pub in Cincinnati. Special guest for the July show is Cincinnati native Tuffy Rhodes. Rhodes, who hit three home runs on Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs in 1994, also holds the record in Japanese baseball as the foreign-born player with the most home runs (474). Rhodes has amazing stories about playing baseball in Japan and talks about why he thinks he never panned out in the majors.
Enquirer writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed are back for another episode of the C Dot Show live at MOTR Pub in Cincinnati. Special guest for the June show is ESPN 1530 and 700 WLW sports talk host Mo Egger. The three discuss the current state of the Cincinnati Reds and talk about the challenges of covering a team and dealing with fan reaction.
Enquirer writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed are back for another episode of the C Dot Show live at MOTR Pub in Cincinnati. Special guest for the May show is Reds Vice President of Baseball Operations Dick Williams. The three talk about the upcoming MLB draft, Johnny Cueto's incredible start and plenty more baseball talk.
Mike Cameron tells baseball stories of what Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin were like as high school players. The former Moeller High School baseball coach produced 11 MLB players in 39 seasons at Moeller. Now, Cameron is the Reds official scorer. C. Trent Rosecrans and Paul Dehner Jr. sat down with Cameron at MOTR Pub on April 17 to talk about coaching and what it's like to be an official scorer.
Enquirer baseball writer C. Trent Rosecrans and comedian Josh Sneed were back for another episode of the C Dot Show at MOTR Pub in Cincinnati on Thursday with special guest Randy Marsh. Marsh, who is a Northern Kentucky native, spent 28 years as a Major League umpire. He is currently director of umpires for Major League Baseball.
MOTR Pub in Cincinnati was packed Tuesday, Dec. 17 as Enquirer baseball writer C. Trent Rosecrans, comedian Josh Sneed and Reds pitcher Sam LeCure. The group covers baseball, facial hair and a number of off-the wall subjects.
Cincinnati Enquirer beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans joins comedian Josh Sneed to discuss what's going on with the Reds. The podcasts are recorded in front of a live audience at MOTR Pub in OTR.