REDS POSTCAST: Cincinnati Reds Collapse as Brady Singer STRUGGLES, Tyler Stephenson Future UNCERTAIN

The Cincinnati Reds unravel as Brady Singer struggles in a crushing 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising doubts about his future with the team. With Singer’s ERA ballooning to 5.67 and speculation swirling over a potential $23 million contract extension, fans and analysts alike question whether the Reds should commit to the embattled starter. Tyler Stephenson’s early exit with a hamstring scare further clouds the Reds’ outlook as hopes for a strong finish to 2026 dim.Tim Daniel spotlights standout performances from Sal Stewart, who powered the offense with a clutch home run, and TJ Friedl’s resurgence at the plate. The episode breaks down Cincinnati’s lack of offensive depth compared to MLB heavyweights like the Dodgers and Braves, and debates the path forward as the Reds prepare for their season-ending series against the Mason Cubs. Can Cincinnati rebuild around emerging talent, or will offseason moves define their playoff fate? Photo Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com    BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/              -     Also follow  @TimDaniel518   on Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-87