REDS POSTCAST: The Chicago Cubs DESTROY The Cincinnati Reds in Final Home Game

The Cincinnati Reds collapse at home as the Chicago Cubs cruise to a commanding 9-1 victory, leaving fans with tough questions about the team's future. Can the Reds avoid a 90-loss season after this lopsided defeat? Tim Daniel recaps the brutal final game at Great American Ball Park, spotlighting JJ Bleday's solo homer as the lone highlight while Rhett Louder’s continued struggles on the mound raise concerns about the rotation. Key topics include Elly De La Cruz inching closer to the 30/30 milestone, a quiet offense’s missed opportunities, and what changes the Reds must make to reclaim competitiveness. Tim Daniel also discusses fan frustrations, attendance woes, and whether ownership will make bold moves. With six games left and playoff hopes dashed, can the Reds rally for a positive finish—or will off-field decisions shape the story moving forward? Photo Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images 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 @TimDaniel518 on Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://gamedaymenshealth.com . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com. Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at <a href="https://www.fanduel.co