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Cincinnati Reds Lineup FINALLY Delivers Winning Formula Even as Questions Loom
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- Jun 29, 2026
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- 1936
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Summary
Cincinnati Reds finally deliver the explosive offense fans hoped for, but is it too late? Elly De La Cruz’s move to leadoff sparks lineup fireworks, while Tyler Stephenson’s June resurgence and Eugenio Suarez's clutch home run power a crucial series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Concerns loom as Suarez suffers a potential injury, putting more pressure on Nick Krall ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Jeff and Steve break down the Reds' hitting approach, Terry Francona’s lineup adjustments, and whether TJ Friedl can reclaim center field. The duo poses tough questions: Will the Reds buy, sell, or stand pat at the deadline? Should Cincinnati move pieces like J.J. Bleday or Emilio Pagán to focus on 2027? Plus, the hosts preview the pivotal four-game showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers and analyze what it will take for Cincinnati to stay in the NL Wild Card hunt. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/ - Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter 00:00 Reds Offense Finally Arrives 10:39 Nick Krall Deadline Concerns 21:43 Brewers Series Keys Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi…