Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

Jeff is joined by Lucas Smith to set the stage for this crucial late-season series between the Reds and Cardinals. They talks about key contributors, and key pitfalls, in each team and what the series might look like. How will the pitching matchups of Lester vs Castillo, Mikolas vs Gray, and Happ vs Miley turn out? And why, from a Reds fan's perspective, the Cardinals are so gosh darn annoying. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonny Gray was masterful, Jonathan India was getting knocks, and the Cincinnati Reds wrapped up the season series with the Milwaukee Brewers by winning 5-1. Jeff recaps the performance by Gray and India and wonders if Justin Wilson could become the go-to lefty reliever out of the pen. He also talks about India's NL Rookie of the Year candidacy as well as Joey Votto's and Nick Castellanos' MVP chances. He then finishes with a preview of Wade Miley vs Zach Thompson in Miami as the Redlegs begin a three-game weekend set against the Marlins. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Castillo was magnificent, but Barndon Woodruff and Avisail Garcia were just a little bit better and the Brewers clinched the season series over the Reds. Jeff recaps the game but stays positive and gives you the one big takeaway from it. He also talks about the idea of Nick Castellanos taking his opt-out and why it's not news that he might use it. He then finishes the podcast by looking ahead to where the Reds should have their focus and an idea for the hopeful Wild Card Game they will be in. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Mahle did his best to will the Cincinnati Reds to victory, but the bullpen had other ideas. Jeff recaps a frustrating loss for the Redlegs to the Milwaukee Brewers. He also looks at the bullpen since the trade deadline and talks about what should be done now that it appears the Reds may be without Tejay Anyone for the rest of the season, which is call up Hunter Greene. He also looks at the probable starters for game two. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds trail the Milwaukee Brewers by 7.5 games in the NL Central, which means wins will be at a premium in these three games for the Redlegs. Jeff points out some key players on the Brewers side of things and talks about the series this year. He also breaks down Tyler Mahle vs Corbin Burnes in game one. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pitching has been lights out, the hitting has been timely, and the wins have been aplenty as the Cincinnati Reds have swept the Miami Marlins in four games at Great American Ballpark and moved into sole possession of the second wild card spot in the National League. Jeff recaps a strong four-game performance by the Redlegs. He also looks at the pitching, and the hitting, for the month of August and who have been the catalysts of the Reds successes. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Castillo pitched like a Cy Young candidate, Joey Votto increased his legendary status, and the Reds dumped the Marlins on Thursday night. Jeff recaps the game and looks at a key factor that leads to Reds wins. He then breaks down the struggles of the main characters at third base and what should be done abut it, down the stretch. He finishes the episode by previewing Sonny Gray vs Elieser Hernandez and explains why Sonny isn't as bad as he seems. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a dismal performance against the Chicago Cubs and now turn their sights to the Miami Marlins. Jeff is joined by the host of Locked On Marlins, Aram Leighton, to inform you on what to expect in these four games. They also talk about the NL Rookie of the Year race between Trevor Rogers and Jonathan India, give their series predictions, and opine about MLB's proposal to the player's union. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Castillo has turned his season around in a huge way for the Cincinnati Reds. Jeff is joined by Joel Luckhaupt to unpack his season and dive into his performances to unearth the reasons behind his sharp differences in production throughout the season. They also talk about the greatness of Joey Votto and where he stands in the pantheon of Reds greats, whether Nick Senzel is a man on the outside looking in, and how pivotal Jonathan India has been. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was nothing but good vibes all night at Great American Ballpark as the Cincinnati Reds scored a ton and held the Chicago Cubs to not that much. Jeff recaps how the Redlegs trounced the Cubbies and celebrates Joey Votto's 2000th career hit. He also talks about the callus of Jose Barrero and what his role might be while wondering at the future of Nick Senzel. He then previews game two of the series as Vladimir Gutierrez takes the mound against Kyle Hendricks. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Senzel had a minor league option, so he was sent down. Jeff reacts to the lack of imagination and just plain wrong decision making on the part of Nick Krall on this news. He also recaps a winning series in Philadelphia for the Reds and looks ahead to the Cubs series. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since they last met, the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies have been on a roll. Now they meet in the heat of playoff races and both need to win this series. Jeff welcomes Dan Wilson, from Locked On Phillies, to discuss this pivotal series. They look at key players, x-factors, and probable starters. They talk about Joey Votto, Zach Wheeler, Bryce Harper, and Sonny Gray ahead of this three-game set and give their thoughts as to who will win. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Votto hit two two-run homers, but the Reds were unable to complete the comeback win against the Braves. Jeff recaps another gut-wrenching loss and looks at why it happened. He also talks about a very undesirable fad amongst sports fans that he will not participate in and he previews Vladimir Gutierrez against Kyle Muller. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Jeff for today's podcast is the host of the Locked On Braves podcast, Dylan Short, for a crossover-plus one! They talk about the events of game one that saw Amir Garrett walk in the go-ahead run in the sixth and the Reds bats go silent. They also preview the pitching matchups of Wade Miley and Touch Touissant followed by Vladimir Gutierrez against Kyle Muller. They also touch on the use of bullpens and the Braves replacing Ronald Acuna Jr's production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Castillo was bad, the fielding was worse, and the bats were pretty much silenced as the Cincinnati Reds lost to the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Jeff recaps the loss as the Reds head to Atlanta for a three-game set with the Atlanta Braves. He then previews the first game between the Reds and Braves as Sonny Gray toes the rubber against Drew Smyly. He also wonders at where Luis Castillo falls in the discussion of best Reds pitchers ever. *FOLLOW* the podcast on your favorite app and on Twitter and Instagram @lockedonreds Also follow @jefffcarr on Twitter and @carrjefff on Instagram Call or text (513) 549-0159 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices