WARP in Cincinnati: A show about the Cincinnati Reds

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Cincy's Cold Bats, Are the Reds Really Sellers & Is Joey Votto Making Adjustments? Aug 25, 2020

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Paul and C. Trent attempt to suss out the culprit behind the Reds' algid bats after dropping three straight match ups (1:15). Is bad luck to blame for the cold spell, or can it be traced back a home run quirk (5:15)? "Seller" labels are being thrown Cincinnati's direction as they remain below-.500 and inching towards the trade deadline, but are we certain about this (10:15)? Could this team transform into a buyer? And if so, who could be traded (12:00)? Why isn't Aristides Aquino on the active roster (13:30)? Joey Votto offensive shortcomings continue, but is he actively working on his approach (17:45)? How can David Bell help Votto rekindle his hitting ability, and when does urgency take over (26:00)?
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Reds Season on Hold Due to COVID-19 Aug 18, 2020

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Late last week, the Reds became the third MLB team this season forced to halt play because of a positive COVID-19 test. Paul Dehner Jr. and C. Trent Rosecrans discuss where the team is now, and where it goes from here, on this episode of WARP in Cincinnati.
Rundown
1:06 The Reds' COVID-19 Reality
3:13 The Last 96 Hours
8:56 Return to Play, and the Resulting Schedule
15:11 Looking for a Silver Lining
18:40 The Shape of the NL Through One-Third of the Season
21:18 Paul's Got a Wally Backman Story
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The Reds' Rotation and Bullpen are at Opposite Ends of the Spectrum Aug 11, 2020

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Reds starters lead the majors in ERA and xFIP, and rank third in WHIP. The bullpen, however, is 29th in ERA and 25th in WHIP. Paul Dehner Jr. and C. Trent Rosecrans address that dichotomy on this episode of WARP in Cincinnati. Who can David Bell trust in the bullpen? Are the starters in danger of being overused? And, another note, could there be fans at Great American Ballpark at some point this year? The guys answer those questions, and more.
Rundown
3:11 Who in the Reds' Bullpen is Trustworthy?
6:44 David Bell's Handling of Michael Lorenzen
10:40 The Bullpen's Struggles by the Numbers
15:25 The Rotation Remains Excellent
19:36 Anthony DeSclafani Looks Great
24:23 Could Great American Ballpark Open to Fans?
34:28 Upcoming Schedule
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Bauer and Gray Dominate, Castellanos Can't Stop Raking, and Votto Being Votto Aug 04, 2020

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The Reds are surging of late, thanks to big performances from Trevor Bauer, Sonny Gray and Nick Castellanos. Paul Dehner Jr. and C. Trent Rosecrans discuss their early season exploits on this episode of WARP in Cincinnati. Plus, our latest edition of Votto being Votto.
Rundown
1:55 The Trevor Bauer Experience
6:56 Sonny Gray Looking Great
9:10 Some Love for Nick Castellanos
12:07 Joey Votto's Unique Greatness
19:22 Votto's Monday Postgame Press Conference
24:55 A Section of Votto Cutouts!
30:35 Nate Jones' Story and Role in the Reds' Bullpen
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What the Reds' First Four Games Say about the Next 56 Jul 28, 2020

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Rundown
2:38 Topics for Today's Episode
3:52 The Marlins' and MLB's COVID-19 Crisis
9:07 Good Start for the Rotation
14:08 Joey Votto Looking Like the Superstar of Old
16:03 Slow Start for the Rest of the Offense
18:26 Tyler Stephenson's Smashing Debut
22:42 Tejay Antone Great in Debut
27:37 Raisel Iglesias' Stuff vs. Results
33:21 Covering Opening Day in Person
35:22 A Reason Why We're Doing This
43:13 Loving the Seattle Kraken
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Previewing the Reds on Opening Day Week Jul 21, 2020

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Rundown
1:10 Summer Series MVP
4:57 Plenty of Nationwide Support for the Reds
6:29 How the Reds Used Summer Camp
9:22 Seeing the Pitchers Through the Catchers' Eyes
14:37 Long Reliever Usage This Season
19:34 Is Raisel Iglesias Locked in to the Ninth Inning?
24:22 Lineups vs. Lefties and Righties
35:16 Competition in the NL Central
40:50 Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene
46:58 Opening Day!
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Intrasquad Games, Fake Crowd Noise, and a Reds Season on the Horizon Jul 14, 2020

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Rundown
2:22 What's on Today's Episode
4:30 Behind the Scenes of Intrasquad Games
6:58 Sounds of the Game Without Fans
11:27 Jesse Winker and Pedro Strop on Getting Used to Playing Without Fans
15:19 Feeding off the Crowd's Adrenaline
21:56 David Bell on Team Chemistry
25:17 The Importance of Good Clubhouse Guys
29:20 Starting to Get Comfortable with the New Normal
34:49 What's Happening on the Field in Intrasquad Games
38:10 Favorite Baseball Video Games
42:44 Closing Thoughts from Trent on Intrasquad Standouts
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NL Central Roundtable and a Look at the Reds Schedule Jul 07, 2020

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Rundown
1:46 The Reds' Early Workouts
3:36 Excitement for José Garcia
8:21 The Roundtable Begins
9:22 The Cardinals' Pitching Depth
10:46 Do the Reds Have the Division's Best Offense?
13:09 The Pirates' New-Look Front Office
14:08 Cubs Still Striving to Reach the Offense's Full Potential
16:03 Keston Hiura's Key Role for the Brewers
18:47 The DH Situations in St. Louis and Cincinnati
22:36 The Effects of José Quintana's Injury
27:36 How Can the Pirates Be a Thorn in Some Team's Side?
31:27 An Elite Bullpen in Milwaukee Looms Large
34:33 The One Player You Cover You're Most Excited to Watch
39:51 Prediction Time!
45:14 A Look at the Reds' Schedule
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Playing for 2020 Jun 30, 2020

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Rundown
1:37 Topics for Today's Show
3:24 The Players' Point of View
5:50 Tucker Barnhart on the Legitimacy of the 2020 Season
12:08 The Biggest Difference in a 60-Game Season
14:08 The Schedule and Tiebreakers
19:13 Reds Rosters for 2020
21:49 Nick Krall on the Roster Breakdown
23:38 Dick Williams on the DH and SP Resources
26:30 Playing for 2020
28:31 Lots of Rotation Options
31:58 Keep a Designated Pinch Runner for Extra Innings?
36:26 Aristedes Aquino at Prasco Park
39:16 Fun B-Team Names Across the League
45:11 Players Starting to Opt Out
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Major League Baseball is Maybe Almost Back, Perhaps Jun 23, 2020

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Rundown
0:55 Is Baseball Back?
4:09 Where Do Things Stand?
7:18 The Differences for MLB Compared with the Other Leagues
8:38 What Is and Isn't Part of the 2020 Season
12:28 Embracing What This Season Is
15:39 Trent Catching up with Shogo Akiyama
17:59 The Length of the Ramping-Up Period
20:29 How Managers Will Adapt
22:55 A Season Made Entirely of Pennant Race
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