Chatterbox Reds: Cincinnati Reds Daily Game Recaps

Reds Hire Chris Valaika as Hitting Coach + Jack McMullen interview/report on Arizona Fall League

Nick Kirby is joined by Craig Sandlin to breakdown the hiring of Chris Valaika as the Director of Hitting & Major League Hitting Coach. Nick is later joined by Jack McMullen of Just Baseball to discuss his firsthand observations of several Cincinnati Reds players in the Arizona Fall League, including Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Connor Phillips, Edwin Arroyo, Luis Mey and Tyler Callihan.
 
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(01:55) Chris Valaika talks with the media
(16:06) Nick and Craig on Valaika hire
(26:57) Jack McMullen interview
 
Nick and Craig on Valaika hire on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykXZzfl1Arg&t=18s 
 
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Cincinnati Reds Should Consider Trading These Players This Off-Season

Nick Kirby is joined by Austin Layton to discuss which players the Cincinnati Reds should consider trading this off-season. They also discuss new Reds manager Terry Francona continuing his media tour, no Redsfest in 2024, the Arizona Fall League and more.
 
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Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer talks about the Reds off-season plans

Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer joined Off The Bench on Thursday morning to discuss a bunch of topics including the Reds off-season plans, Matt McLain possibly playing centerfield, a challenge from Derek Johnson to Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott and more. Nick Kirby shares his thoughts on Charlie's comments plus gives you an update on how Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Edwin Arroyo, Tyler Callihan and Connor Phillips are doing out in the Arizona Fall League.
 
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Cincinnati Reds Position Changes, Coaches Fired, Arizona Fall League Starts and more Terry Francona Comments

Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down a massive day of news for the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss the start of the Arizona Fall League, which featured big opening games from Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacnion-Strand, Edwin Arroyo and more. They discuss three hitting coaches being fired, Noelvi Marte playing winter ball, Elly De La Cruz being the confirmed SS in 2025, potential position changes for Matt McLain, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer, Julian Aguiar likely needing Tommy John Surgery and the impact on the rotation, Terry Francona's comments on 700 WLW, MLB Postseason and more.
 
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Cincinnati Reds Announce New Manager Terry Francona (Full Press Conference + Reaction)

Today's episode includes the full press conference of the Cincinnati Reds announcing Terry Francona as their new manager. Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler also give their thoughts on Francona's presser and what to expect with him going forward. They also discuss the Arizona Fall League starting on Tuesday, which includes some big names from the Reds including Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Connor Phillips, Edwin Arroyo and more.
 
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(01:34) Terry Francona Press Conference
(31:36) Nick and Trace
 
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Cincinnati Reds Hire Terry Francona As New Manager

Nick Kirby, Trace Fowler, Craig Sandlin and special guest Chris Solomon (aka Soly) of the No Laying Up podcast react to the breaking news that the Cincinnati Reds have hired Terry Francona as their new manager to replace David Bell.
 
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Game 162 - Reds 3, Cubs 0 (Reds Finish 2024 with Elly De La Cruz Clutch Triple in Extra Innings)

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap the season finale for the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss the Reds two players who have established themselves as stars, Hunter Greene and Elly De La Cruz, both playing well in the finale. They also talk about a host of other topics including the off-season calendar, Reds managerial search, Sonny Gray to the Reds rumors, the NL Wild Card race and more.
 
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Game 161 - Cubs 3, Reds 0 (Rhett Lowder has earned spot in 2025 rotation)

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap the Cincinnati Reds loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. 1 more game to go.
 
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Game 160 - Cubs 1, Reds 0 (Reds lose in RECORD time!)

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap the Cincinnati Reds loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday, which was the shortest MLB game since 2010! They talk about a strong finish to the season from Nick Martinez, his future with the Reds and much more.
 
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Cincinnati Reds New Manager Needs MLB Experience? Clay Snowden of Just Baseball Says YES

Clay Snowden of Just Baseball joins Nick Kirby to discuss the Cincinnati Reds managerial search. Clay believes the Reds next manager needs MLB experience and explains why. Clay also shares his thoughts on how the Reds can improve this offseason, and they also discuss the heartbreaking final game for the Oakland A's in Oakland on Thursday afternoon.
 
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