LOCKOUT POSITIVITY: The Cincinnati Reds WILL PLAY Baseball in 2027 for a Few Fundamental Reasons

Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal crossroads as ownership interference and looming CBA negotiations threaten the team’s competitive trajectory. Could the franchise’s pursuit of a salary cap derail Major League Baseball in 2027, or will the front office finally seize control and chart a bold path forward? Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 and 700 WLW joins Jeff and Steve. Key debates center on Nick Krall’s limited authority, the impact of new pitching coach Joe Torres, and the future roles of cornerstone players like Elly De La Cruz and Emilio Pagán. The conversation spotlights past missteps—like missed trade opportunities for fan favorites—and explores whether the Reds can adopt a Milwaukee Brewers-style approach to staying competitive. With the specter of work stoppages, shifting strategies, and questions about the Reds’ willingness to make unpopular moves, this episode pulls back the curtain on the decisions shaping Cincinnati’s future. 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 00:00 — MLB CBA Negotiations & 2027 Season 12:05 — Reds Ownership Interference Revealed 21:19 — Reds Awards & Coaching Updates 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. KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.