Chatterbox Reds: Cincinnati Reds Daily Game Recaps

Game 94 - Brewers 4, Reds 3 (CES Called Up, Reds Swept, Fall 2 Back)

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler discuss Christian Encarnacion Strand being called up to the Show, and the disappointing series against the Brewers. Also discuss the corresponding moves that could be made for CES call-up. 

Game 93 - Brewers 3, Reds 0 (Reds shutout for 27 straight innings, and concerns start to grow)

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler discuss the disappointing loss, and relinquishing of first place. Trace goes off the deep end, and shares some of the frustration mounting. New day, lets score some runs and get back into first place. Go Reds. 

Game 92 - Brewers 1, Reds 0 (Second Half of the season starts slow for the Cincinnati Reds offense)

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby discuss a 1-0 loss for the Cincinnati Reds to the Milwaukee Brewers. They talk about the strong pitching performance from Graham Ashcraft, if there should be concern for the Reds offense and more. Plus a recap of the Reds minor league teams, a preview of Saturday's game and some discussion about the upcoming trade deadline plans for the Reds.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=234ISPxYkSs&t=652s 
Trace Fowler: https://twitter.com/CBoxTrace 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby 

Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers - Battle for First Place (interview with Olivia Ray of Channel 5 - WLWT)

Nick Kirby previews the Cincinnati Reds big series against the Milwaukee Brewers in a battle for first place in the NL Central this weekend. Nick also interviews Olivia Ray of Channel 5 - WLWT, Cincinnati's NBC affiliate. Olivia gives us a peak behind the scenes of a very memorable first half for the Cincinnati Reds.
 
Chatterbox Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@ChatterboxSports 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Olivia Ray: https://twitter.com/OliviaRayTV 

All-Star Break Thursday: Reds Minor League First Half Recap with interviews about ALL four affiliates

Nick Kirby interviews four different broadcasters or writers from all four Reds minor league affiliates to recap the first half of their seasons, discuss the performances of some of the Reds top prospects and give other insights into the teams, players and cities.
 
(01:58) Brennan Mense: Daytona Tortugas (Low-A) Play-by-Play Broadcaster & Media Relations Coordinator
(22:06) Tom Nichols: Dayton Dragons (High-A) Broadcaster and Director of Media Relations
(47:55) Patrick MacCoon: Covering the Chattanooga Lookouts (AA) for the Chattanooga Times Free Press
(59:23) Nick Curran: Louisville Bats (AAA): Play-By-Play Announcer
 
Chatterbox Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@ChatterboxSports 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Brennan Mense: https://twitter.com/BrennanMense
Tom Nichols: https://twitter.com/TomNichols02 
Patrick MacCoon: https://twitter.com/PMacCoon 
Nick Curran: https://twitter.com/NickCurran35 
 
 
 
 

All-Star Break Wednesday: Interview with Barstool Carl on what makes the 2023 Cincinnati Reds awesome

Nick Kirby talks with Barstool Carl of Barstool Sports and the Barstool Baseball podcast about the national perspective of the Cincinnati Reds. They talk about if the result of the Reds vs Brewers head-to-head matchups will be over-emphasized, what the Reds and Brewers might do at the trade deadline and more. Plus Nick recaps the 2023 All-Star game and Day 3 of the MLB Draft.
 
Chatterbox Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@ChatterboxSports 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Barstool Carl: https://twitter.com/barstoolcarl 

All-Star Break Tuesday: Interview with Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer on the state of the Reds

Nick Kirby talks with Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer about the state of the first place Cincinnati Reds at the all-star break. Charlie talks about the Reds trade deadline approach, the 3 catcher plan, what it would take for Christian Encarnacion-Strand to get to the big leagues, Elly Mania, Charlie's best first half moment and MVP, the biggest key for the Reds to win the NL Central in the second half and an update on Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. Nick also recaps MLB Draft Day 2 for the Reds.
 
Chatterbox Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@ChatterboxSports 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby
Charlie Goldsmith: https://twitter.com/CharlieG__ 
Charlie's articles at the Cincinnati Enquirer: https://www.cincinnati.com/staff/5383359002/charlie-goldsmith/ 

Game 91 - Brewers 1, Reds 0 (Cincinnati Reds finish first half 1.0 game up + Reds Draft Recap)

Nick Kirby is joined by Bryce Spalding and Elijah Evans to recap the Cincinnati Reds first half finale and discuss the first three picks in the MLB Draft for the Reds. Nick talks with Bryce about the offense struggling vs Wade Miley, Ben Lively magic living on, Matt McLain's impressive defense and asks the question if it would make more sense to try to acquire more relievers vs starters. Nick talks with Elijah Evans of Just Baseball about the Reds first three draft picks and how they will fit in with the Reds. Plus a recap of all the Reds minor league action on Sunday.
 
Chatterbox Reds Postgame from Sunday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IogQ5w379Zw&t=486s 
Chatterbox Reds MLB Draft Recap on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWGeyKFB4pg 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby 
Elijah Evans: https://twitter.com/ElijahEv8 
Just Baseball: https://www.justbaseball.com/author/elijahevans/ 
Bryce Spalding: https://twitter.com/bryce_spalding 

Game 90 - Reds 8, Brewers 5 (Elly De La Cruz STEALS HOME in Cincinnati Reds comeback win at Milwaukee Brewers)

Nick Kirby is joined by Shea Neal to recap another thrilling comeback victory in a crucial game in Milwaukee against the Brewers. They discuss the incredible Elly De La Cruz, Joey Votto continuing to beat down father time, the Reds bullpen picking up Luke Weaver, and what the Reds should do with Weaver going forward. Elijah Evans of Just Baseball also joins the show to preview the Reds #7 draft pick in Sunday night's MLB Draft. Plus a recap of all of the Reds minor league action on Saturday night, Noelvi Marte in the Future's Game and a preview of Sunday's first half finale between the Reds and Brewers.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v3b3wgSOik&t=2925s 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby 
Shea Neal: https://twitter.com/KGGFSheaNeal 
Elijah Evans: https://twitter.com/ElijahEv8 
Just Baseball Mock Draft: https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/2023-mlb-mock-draft-2-0/ 

Game 89 - Brewers 7, Reds 3 (Cincinnati Reds 5-game win streak snapped in first game of crucial series vs Milwaukee Brewers)

Nick Kirby is joined by Jacob Tissot to recap a rare loss for the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss Andrew Abbott's first poor MLB start, Joey Votto continuing to crush baseballs, Elly De La Cruz with another solid night and does Jonathan India need to be moved out of the number 3 spot in the lineup? Plus a recap of all of the Reds minor league action on Friday night and a preview of Luke Weaver vs Colin Rea in game two of this crucial series in Milwaukee on Saturday.
 
Today's Extended Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsRLbNAx01M&t=1773s 
Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby 
Jacob Tissot: https://twitter.com/jacobtissot