Riverfront Territory: A Cincinnati Reds Podcast

The day before The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Cincinnati Reds all-time saves leader Danny Graves prepared to talk about the Reds’ first base position, the team added a first baseman, agreeing to a one-year deal with Eugenio Suárez, who will DH and work at 1B this spring.  If there’s a down side to this signing, we haven’t seen it. Suárez brings his “Good Vibes Only” mentality along with a bat that slugged 49 home runs last year. Nick Krall and Brad Meador are applauded for doing what this team needed this offseason with panic. It’s hard to be this positive, but it’s a big bat at a much smaller price tag than other options. Heck, Suárez was even the top offensive free agent remaining and he’s a Red again. Riverfront Territory is a Cincinnati Reds show on the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverfront Territory’s positional preview of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds continues with a look at shortstop and when you talk about the CIncinnati Reds, you're probably talking about Elly De La Cruz, the team's young superstar shortstop. It was the best of times and the worst of times for Elly in 2025, pardon one of my all-time favorite writing clichés — damn you Dickens for taking that! — with an All-Star first-half and an injury-riddled second half. Neither of us believe the second half is a true reflcection of De La Cruz, but can he replicate what he did in the first 97 games of 2025 into 162 games? Not only that, Danny and Trent play a game of over/under with Elly's 2026 stats. Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us here or wherever you get your shows. You can contact the show at RiverfrontTerritory@gmail.com   Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/TerritorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Down to their final two outs, the Cincinnati Reds chased Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara from the game and rallied to tie it in the ninth and then score four in the 10th to seal their fifth straight road game, beating the Marlins 6-3 in 10 innings at Loan Depot Park on Tuesday. The Reds improve to 8-3 on the season. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves break down just how the Reds keep winning close games, with Tuesday's margin of victory the largest of the season. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Stewart was the National League Player of the Week for the first three games of the 2026 season, joined by fellow Ohio rookie Chase DeLauter, who took home the AL version. The Athletic's Levi Weaver, author of The Athletic's baseball newsletter The Windup, joins The Athletic's Reds beat writer, C. Trent Rosecrans to talk about the rise of rookies, baseball cards and more. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reds rookie first baseman Sal Stewart won the National League Player of the Week award for his series against the Boston Red Sox, where he went 7 for 10 with four extra-base hits and no strikeouts. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves don't think he'll hit .700 this year, but they could see him winning a batting title or Rookie of the Year this year and maybe even more down the line. We also look at the opening series for ABS. In Closing Time, Danny discusses the ups and downs of life as a closer. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at BlueChew.com Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cincinnati Reds opened the 2026 season with a 3-0 loss to Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Reds starter Andrew Abbott matched Crochet's six scoreless innings, even if he did it in a different way. Sal Stewart had three hits, but the downside was the team as a hole had just four hits (Elly De La Cruz had the other). C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves discuss the game, the pitchers and how ABS changed the game. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Enjoy 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at https://mengotomars.com** Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring training is over and the 2026 Major League Baseball championsihp season is upon us. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves look ahead to the 162 games on the Reds schedule and play a game of over/under for Reds victories (85.5), Eugenio Suárez home runs (35.5), combined home runs and stolen bases (85) for Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain's batting average (.280) and saves from Emilio Pagán (30). And in closing time, Danny discusses his favorite Opening Day memory (hint, it involves The Joker.) Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reds left Arizona on Sunday, but couldn't get out of Arizona without another injury, this one is a blister on the finger of Nick Lodolo. What does that mean for the Reds? It's to be determined, but the team was planning to start the season with six starters for five spots, so maybe it's five for five now. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves look back at spring training ahead of Opening Day. Danny also has advice on how to avoid blisters... IYKYK Also, the entire world now knows what we know — Eugenio Suárez is an international treasure. The Reds' DH had the biggest hit in Venezuelan baseball history and because it was Geno, everyone was happy for him and his country. ** MARS MEN Enjoy 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at https://mengotomars.com ** SEAT GEEK Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New old Cincinnati Red Eugenio Suárez has two home runs in the World Baseball Classic, including one in the semifinal. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves discuss the World Baseball Classic, Suárez's performance and the tough spot Kyle Nicolas found himself in after he was traded to the Reds after he'd reported to team Italy for the WBC. In C.ing Red, get a look at the graduation ceremony held in Goodyear for several Reds minor leaguers who earned their high school diploma. FOX ONE Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Frazier, 2015 Home Run Derby champion and future Reds Hall of Famer, joins Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic to talk about the World Baseball Classic, what makes Ke’Bryan Hayes stand out as a third baseman and his memories of a young Eugenio Suárez, among other topics. HELLO FRESH: Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. FOX ONE Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene will have surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow and is expected to return to Cincinnati in July. How much does Greene’s absence hurt the Reds in their playoff hopes? The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves break down just how much this hurts the Reds and how the rotation pans out without Greene. Also, Eugenio Suárez and Edwin Arroyo are playing in the World Baseball Classic on Fox Sports One. Geno’s doing Geno things, but Arroyo’s hardly seen the field. Was Arroyo leaving camp for the WBC a mistake? And finally, Danny comes out of the bullpen to put out the fire that has been closer Emilio Pagán’s sluggish start in spring training. FOX ONE Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com HELLO FRESH: Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us wherever you get your shows, subscribe on YouTube or any other platform you listen to us, email us questions or comments at riverfrontterritory@gmail.com and please tell your friends, fellow fans or even foes all about us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverfront Territory’s positional preview of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds concludes with the outfield. TJ Friedl will be in center most days and Noelvi Marte figures to play right field most days. Who is in left and who else makes the team? The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves discuss. With a backup catcher automatically on the roster, the Reds have three remaining bench spots left. In camp are outfielders Will Benson, JJ Bleday, Dane Myers, Tyler Callahan, Hector Rodríguez, Blake Dunn and Rese Hinds. All seven of those players have options. And are the Reds too right-handed? Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us here or wherever you get your shows. You can contact the show at RiverfrontTerritory@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverfront Territory’s positional preview of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds continues with a look at third base and Ke'Bryan Hayes, whom the Reds acquired at the trade deadline last year after missing out on Eugenio Suárez. Now both are with the Reds and how exactly will that work? The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves discuss. Ke'Bryan Hayes won a Gold Glove in 2025, his second, but his bat was made of, not gold or silver, but wood. Does Hayes' slick fielding make up for a bat that has never lived up to the promise he had as a rookie in Pittsburgh? Also, how much does Hayes' presence help the team's defense overall. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory** Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us here or wherever you get your shows. You can contact the show at RiverfrontTerritory@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans brings you to Goodyear, Ariz., to hear from Cincinnati Reds starters Chase Burns and Julian Aguiar following their two-inning appearances in Saturday's Cactus League opener, a 4-2 Cleveland Guardians victory at Goodyear Ballpark. You will also hear from Sal Stewart on his successful ABS challenge and manager Terry Francona on the day's action. Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cincinnati Reds' rotation will be among the best in baseball, in part because of its depth. With Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott and Brady Singer making up the first four spots of the rotation, the fifth starter could be one of Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns or Brandon Williamson. The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Cincinnati Reds all-time saves leader Danny Graves talk about the competition in the team's rotation and Louisville's rotation. Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL— using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate, review and subscribe. Send email to riverfrontterritory@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live, well, not live, but you know, relatively live, from Goodyear, Ariz., The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans brings you a quick update from Cincinnati Reds spring training, where it's club Good Vibes only. Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network. Please rate and review us here or wherever you get your shows. You can contact the show at RiverfrontTerritory@gmail.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverfront Territory’s positional preview of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds continues with a look at second base, where Matt McLain is coming off a down year after missing an entire season with a shoulder injury. Will McLain be the 2023 version where he finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting, ahead of Elly De La Cruz, or the 2025 version that struggled at the plate. And, well, we couldn’t stop talking about Eugenio Suárez, either.  Riverfront Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing Riverfront Territory's look ahead at the 2026 Cincinnati Reds, The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Cincinnati Reds all-time saves leader Danny Graves discuss one of the team’s strongest positions, catcher. The Reds have a good tandem of Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino behind the plate and also have one of the game’s top prospects in Alfredo Duno on the way.   Riverfront Territory is a Cincinnati Reds show on the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing Riverfront Territory's look ahead at the 2026 Cincinnati Reds, The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans and Cincinnati Reds all-time saves leader Danny Graves talk about the additions to the team's bullpen, including a pair of left-handed relievers in Caleb Ferguson and Brock Burke. Riverfront Territory is a Cincinnati Reds show on the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just the thought of a rotation of Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Brady Singer and Andrew Abbott — plus perhaps either Rhett Lowder or Chase Burns — gets former Cincinnati Reds starter Danny Graves at attention. Graves and The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans discuss the Reds’ 2026 rotation and perhaps the most underrated part of the team’s roster — starters with options.   Riverfront Territory is a Cincinnati Reds show on the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.