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Cincinnati Reds finish 75-87 but Elly De La Cruz makes history with a 30-30 season, joining Eric Davis and Barry Larkin. We analyze the team's aggressive use of the automated ball-strike system, which saw a 54% challenge success rate, and discuss the massive pitching logjam heading into 2027.

Hosts Brooke and Tony break down the roster battles for the starting rotation, including Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, and Rhett Lowder, while also addressing the middle infield competition between Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, and Luis Mey. We review the split series against the Toronto Blue Jays and evaluate prospects like Dane Myers.

Key topics include Elly De La Cruz's MVP trajectory, the strategic impact of robot umpires on plate discipline, and predictions for the 2027 season. We also discuss bullpen usage for Tejay Antone and the defensive metrics for the outfield.

In this episode: Elly's 30-30 & Robot Umpire Stats · Pitching Logjam & Roster Battles · Hypothetical Trades & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/cin/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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