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Listen in the appCincinnati Reds’ pitching collapse exposes the team’s playoff hopes—can rising stars bail them out? Jeff Carr spotlights Brady Singer’s alarming struggles and a bullpen reeling from inconsistency, challenging last year’s dominant form. As the rotation limps and Luis Mey is sent down, pressure mounts on Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott to lead a turnaround. Are the Reds stuck waiting for internal fixes, or will Nick Krall make a bold move?
Meanwhile, Elly De La Cruz electrifies with a .302 average and elite power, pushing for All-Star honors. Sal Stewart ends his slump with a multi-hit day, while Spencer Steer looks ready for a breakout season. The lineup’s recent surge offers hope as the Reds prepare for a crucial series against the Philadelphia Phillies and face former free agent hopeful Kyle Schwarber. Can the bats carry Cincinnati, or will unreliable pitching sink their NL Central dreams?
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"CRISIS: Cincinnati Reds Pitching WOES Intensify—Brady Singer's Struggles Raise ALARMS" is an episode of Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds. Runtime 33 min. Published May 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.