The Riverfront: A Cincinnati Reds Show

On this edition of The Riverfront Reds Show, Chad Dotson, Chris Garber, Bill Lack and Seth Shaner sit down to talk about the Cincinnati Reds. Chad makes an announcement about the future of The Riverfront and the group reminisces about the Reds email listserv that started this whole thing. That evolved into Redleg Nation the blog site and later Redleg Nation Radio the podcast. Also, words were said about the team's three consecutive 1-0 losses, but we digress. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast)on Patreon! You can also give us a like andsubscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter@riverfrontcincy,Instagram, andFacebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeekPodcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

On this edition of The Riverfront Reds Show, Seth Shaner and Chris Garber relive an eventful Opening Day in Cincinnati. Despite the Reds loss, memories were made on the one day of the year that seems to bring everyone together in the Queen City. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! • Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

Although this is the final Late Night Reds (for now), this episode ends with a bang! Tim and Ben take calls from their listeners to get their thoughts on the Cincinnati Reds season, and also discuss their excitement for opening day. Can Matt McLain have a bounce-back season? Will Elly De La Cruz be in contention for MVP? Can Terry Francona win NL Manager of the Year? Tim and Ben also shred USA Today calling Great American Ball Park the 26th best ballpark in Major League Baseball. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

The Cincinnati Reds are now just six days away from starting the season. After a long and grueling off-season and Spring training that felt like it has taken forever, the Reds are ready to ramp it up and get going! Tim Daniel hosts the show this week and discusses the extension of Jose Trevino, Graham Ashcraft to the Bullpen, the possibility of Alexis Diaz going to AAA to start the season, and Marty Brennemean being honored outside Great American Ball Park. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner sits down with veteran broadcaster George Grande to talk about his career and life in baseball. Grande played on the national championship USC baseball team in 1968, anchored the first-ever SportsCenter on ESPN and called Reds games full-time from 1993-2009. His stories about Joey Votto, Sean Casey and Barry Larkin are a must for any Reds fan to hear! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast)on Patreon! You can also give us a like andsubscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter@riverfrontcincy,Instagram, andFacebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeekPodcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

Tim and Ben discuss Tyler Stephenson's injury, Will Benson not making the MLB Roster, and apparent leaked jerseys. The Position Preview series wraps up with the Outfield as the guys try to figure out just what exactly this Outfield will look like in 2025. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

On this edition of The Riverfront Reds Show, Seth Shaner and Branch Brown talk about the upcoming Reds season. The two discuss the MLB Network preview of the team and go through the roster to see what they think will be done at the bottom of the roster, both with position players and pitchers. Come for the Reds, stay for Branch's expert advise on preparing a steak! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast)on Patreon! You can also give us a like andsubscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter@riverfrontcincy,Instagram, andFacebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeekPodcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

Tim and Ben dive into the latest Reds news as well as discuss what to expect from third base from the Redlegs for the season. Carlos Guevara also swings by to discuss the conversation with the team. Ben had some technical difficulties today but we fought through it!

Seth Shaner and Tim Daniel discuss the Reds with you, the fans. We take your questions and comments to get your thoughts on the upcoming season for our beloved Redlegs. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email ( team@riverfrontcincy.com

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner is joined by author Chris Garber to discuss the re-release of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss how the project originated, the research involved and some of the quirky stories Garber and Dotson were able to tell. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast)on Patreon! You can also give us a like andsubscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter@riverfrontcincy,Instagram, andFacebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeekPodcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner sits down with author Chris Garber to discuss the second edition of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Cincinnati Reds, which comes out today! Garber talked about the method he and co-author Chad Dotson took when it came to researching and telling the stories that make the Reds franchise one that so many people have come to love. Additions to the book include the 2023 team that captured the hearts of everyone in Reds Country, a look at some of the fire balling pitchers the team has had over the years and a breakdown of Rookies of the Year, and those who came up just short. Copies can be purchased here: https://shorturl.at/sSICI You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Late Night Reds, Seth Shaner subs in for Tim Daniel and is joined by Ben Brown to discuss Elly De La Cruz. The shortstop position is anchored by the budding superstar and the Cincinnati Reds have high hopes that he can build off his great 2024 campaign. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of The Riverfront Reds Show, Seth Shaner is joined by Joel Luckhaupt to talk about the good play of the Reds out in the Cactus League. Hope springs eternal as Matt McLain is hitting the ball hard, as is Elly De La Cruz. Joel brings in some thoughts on stats that might matter if the Reds are to be contenders for a playoff spot in 2025. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Ben recap the first weekend of Spring Training Games, Discuss the MLB/ESPN relationship ending, and deep dive into Matt McLain and their expectations for his 2025 season. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Tim is joined by Jack Mueller of Riverfront U and pitcherlist.com to discuss our thoughts on the Reds prop bets provided by FanDuel for both team success and individual accolades. Can the Reds make a run at the NL Central and is it worth the money? Tune in and find out! (All betting lines are brought to you by FanDuel) You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner sits down with author Robert W. Cohen to discuss his upcoming book, The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History. Cohen's book dives into his ranking of the greatest Reds, including Johnny Bench, Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Barry Larkin and Joey Votto. The book can be pre-ordered at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Players-Cincinnati-Reds-History/dp/1493085913/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5D59RD6TVESJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1YDZq3Bp9Xfh9vhNjbzP5GM1mUcmki8D00DP4VWZJ1zGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.3nn7KQS-ZP5AFg6ydYBogrbKFkN4jkcHKtcssQirRGw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+50+greatest+players+in+cincinnati+reds+history&qid=1739901451&sprefix=the+50+greatest+players+in+%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Seth discuss their Top 10 Reds for the season and why they chose those particular players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Truck began heading west, and we are now awaiting Pitchers and Catchers reporting day early next week! Tim and Seth discuss the Fangraphs predictions on the Reds and why they do not agree with the predictions. Then they dive into Terry Franconca's appearance on Starksville discussing taking the Reds manager position, having Matt McLain back, and Elly De La Cruz Lastly, the guys dive into the 25th anniversary of the Ken Griffey Jr trade! You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner sits down with 1999 Cincinnati Reds legend Greg Vaughn to talk about his one year in Cincinnati. While his introduction to the Reds wasn't ideal - listen to his story about how he found out about the trade from the Padres - Vaughn settled in with his teammates and had an amazing season as a leader and player, hitting 45 home runs and anchoring the lineup. Hear the facial hair story and about the players' only meeting, as well as the time he had to have a chat with one of his pitchers. For more Greg Vaughn content, check out his Life After Sports 23 podcast wherever you get podcasts. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Reds made some moves this week! They also had a reported almost move and were linked to a big move.... Tim and Ben discuss all the Reds transactions news as well as Elly De La Cruz being on MLB the Show 2025, and previewing how they feel the First Base position will turn out for the team this season. You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices