Beatline Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds
Sep 19, 2026 · 17 min · 11 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Cincinnati Reds (72-82) host the Chicago Cubs (85-69) in a…
Let's get right to it.
The Reds came out swinging last night, beating the Cubs 6-4 thanks to that clutch Trevino hit.
But let's be real, this is baseball.
One good game does not erase the fact that the Cubs are 85-69 and sitting second in the NL Central, while the Reds are 72-82-5 in the division.
The disparity in records tells a story of two very different seasons right now.
It really does feel like two different worlds, doesn't it? The Cubs are fighting for playoff positioning, or at least holding onto a strong seed, while the Reds are playing for pride and development.
But looking at the board, the Cubs are currently on a five-game road skid.
Do you see any reason why that trend has to continue here?
Well, road skids are dangerous things, but home field advantage matters.
The Reds are at home.
However, you have to look at the pitching staffs.
The Reds' rotation has been decimated.
The depth chart is thin.
When you lose that much power in starting pitching, the margin for error disappears completely.
It is staggering when you list it out like that.
It leaves the Reds relying heavily on the guys who are actually healthy.
Who do you see taking the ball for Cincinnati tonight? Is it Andrew Abbott, or are they going to mix it up with someone like Brady Singer or Julian Aguiar?
Without specific probable pitcher data in front of me for tonight, we have to look at who gives them the best chance to compete.
If he goes, the strategy has to be pitch count management early.
You cannot afford to go deep into games when your bullpen is stretched so thin.
Let's get right to it.
The Reds came out swinging last night, beating the Cubs 6-4 thanks to that clutch Trevino hit.
But let's be real, this is baseball.
One good game does not erase the fact that the Cubs are 85-69 and sitting second in the NL Central, while the Reds are 72-82-5 in the division.
The disparity in records tells a story of two very different seasons right now.
It really does feel like two different worlds, doesn't it? The Cubs are fighting for playoff positioning, or at least holding onto a strong seed, while the Reds are playing for pride and development.
But looking at the board, the Cubs are currently on a five-game road skid.
Do you see any reason why that trend has to continue here?
Well, road skids are dangerous things, but home field advantage matters.
The Reds are at home.
However, you have to look at the pitching staffs.
The Reds' rotation has been decimated.
The depth chart is thin.
When you lose that much power in starting pitching, the margin for error disappears completely.
It is staggering when you list it out like that.
It leaves the Reds relying heavily on the guys who are actually healthy.
Who do you see taking the ball for Cincinnati tonight? Is it Andrew Abbott, or are they going to mix it up with someone like Brady Singer or Julian Aguiar?
Without specific probable pitcher data in front of me for tonight, we have to look at who gives them the best chance to compete.
If he goes, the strategy has to be pitch count management early.
You cannot afford to go deep into games when your bullpen is stretched so thin.
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