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Cincinnati Reds finish 75-87 as Elly De La Cruz joins Eric Davis and Barry Larkin in the 30-30 club. Max Scherzer earns his 225th win in the season finale against Toronto. The Reds lead MLB in ABS challenges, flipping 54% of calls.

Hosts analyze the roster battle between Matt McLain, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Sal Stewart. They discuss the pitching logjam featuring Andrew Abbott, Chase Burns, Brady Singer, Nick Lodolo, and Rhett Lowder. Bullpen depth with Tejay Antone, Graham Ashcraft, and Tony Santillan creates roster crunches.

The episode covers fan questions on catchers Tyler Stephenson and Jose Trevino, JJ Bleday's power surge, and predictions for the 2027 season win total.

In this episode: Elly's 30-30 Legacy & Robot Umpires · Roster Battles & Pitching Logjam · Lightning Round & 2027 Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/cin/2026-10-04/transcript.html

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