Locked On Reds

Cincinnati Reds look smarter than most with Hunter Greene’s team-friendly contract, outsmarting rivals as arbitration prices skyrocket. Jeff Carr and Steven Offenbaker break down how Nick Krall’s bold move safeguards the Reds’ payroll, especially as pitchers like Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott prepare to cash in. Will rising arbitration costs force MLB teams into a new era of economics—and could a looming labor shakeup reshape the sport? Attention then shifts to the Reds’ lineup shakeup for 2026: can Noelvi Marte, Matt McLain, or Sal Stewart claim the coveted number two spot? The hosts tackle lineup projections, fangraphs’ mixed outlooks, and why Marte might hold the inside track. Plus: reaction to Miguel Andújar and Brent Suter signing elsewhere, the new MLB streaming model’s impact on fan-powered revenue, and why pressure is mounting on small-market owners. Are the Reds set for lasting success—or is more upheaval ahead? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…