# DISASTER LOOMS: Cincinnati Reds Bullpen CANNOT Deliver, Nick Lodolo’s Start Goes to Waste

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Podcast: [Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-reds-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-reds-810783)
Published: 2026-06-30T08:28:44+00:00
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Cincinnati Reds’ leaky bullpen squanders another lead to the Milwaukee Brewers—will Nick Krall finally pull the trigger on a major upgrade? Steve and Jeff scrutinize Chase Petty’s shaky relief outing and the grim reality that no arm in the current Reds bullpen intimidates opponents. Even reinforcements like Emilio Pagán and Caleb Ferguson haven’t moved the needle, leaving fans to wonder if anyone can consistently shut down the opposition late. Nick Lodolo’s promising start gets overshadowed by persistent command issues, with both hosts questioning his long-term impact without a reliable curveball. With key names like Graham Ashcraft and Hunter Greene returning faster than expected, can the Reds’ rotation stabilize before the bullpen unravels more wins? The episode spotlights pressure-packed matchups, looming usage limits for Chase Burns, and whether a crucial wildcard push is slipping away as the Brewers’ dominance continues. 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 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 app and use code LOCKEDON t…

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