The Fifth Mascot with John Fay | Reds Podcast

The Fifth Mascot with John Fay | Reds Podcast episodes:

• 10.04.2017

  Recapping the few highs and many lows of the Reds' 2017 season

  On this week's Fifth Mascot, Scott Kyser and John Fay discuss the season that was. The Reds struggled for the most part, but there were some highlights among the lows.  Cincinnati’s pitching remains a giant question mark heading into 2018. Can they...

  
• 08.30.2017

  Are call-ups the light at the end of the tunnel?

  On this week's Fifth Mascot, Scott Kyser and John Fay discuss the recent call-ups.  Tyler Mahle makes his long-awaited debut in Cincinnati.  Will Mahle, Louis Castillo, and Sal Romano make the Reds and their fans forget about the starting rotation woes of...

  
• 08.23.2017

  More injuries, Reds Hall of Fame nominees, hear from Winker and Gennett

  Scott Kyser and John Fay talk Reds Hall of Fame Nominees Adam Dunn overrated? Underrated? Properly rated? Homer Bailey comes up lame again and Scott Feldman is done for the year, is he done as a Red? And interviews with Ryan Gennett and...

  
• 08.16.2017

  Dwelling on the positives: Castillo, Gennett & Votto

  On this week's Fifth Mascot, Scott Kyser and John Fay dwell on the positives that can be found for the Reds over the last two weeks. Ryan Gennett. What can’t he do?! Joey Votto continues to be one of the best hitters...

  
• 08.02.2017

  Reds have a relatively quiet trading deadline

  We look at the Reds now that the trading deadline is in the rearview mirror. A minor leaguer sets a record on a hitting streak. Things were relatively quiet in Cincinnati on July 31, but will Cozart, Storen, and Feldman still be...

  
• 07.26.2017

  Assessing the Reds before the trading deadline

  Scott Kyser and John Fay take assessment of the Reds before the trading deadline Injuries to key trade pieces may have thrown the Reds’ plans askew. What’s the state of mind for players as the season goes south? Hey, hey what a triple...

  
• 07.19.2017

  Bronson Arroyo talks his future after baseball, Cozart gets his donkey

  Catch up with the Reds after the All-Star break. The team has all but fallen out of contention so it’s time to discuss what’s next. Will these be the final few weeks of Zack Cozart’s tenure in Cincinnati? Will the Reds find...

  
• 07.05.2017

  Finding the bright spots as the Cincinnati Reds continue to struggle

  Despite the team continuing to struggle, there were bright spots this week in the starting rotation. Homer Bailey showed he’s not done yet and Luis Castillo continues to impress early in his big-league career. Will the Reds stand pat at the trading...

  
• 06.28.2017

  As some starting pitching help starts to arrive, the Reds are continuing to struggle.

  On this week's Fifth Mascot, Scott Kyser and John Fay talked about the state of the Reds. Even as some starting pitching help starts to arrive, the Reds are continuing to struggle. Fay said the Reds should be patient with Homer Bailey...

  
• 06.21.2017

  Help is on the way for the Reds with Homer Bailey returning, Luis Castillo callup

  The Reds have lost 11 of the last 12 games thanks to awful starting pitching, but have no fear Reds fans (or maybe a little less fear): Help is on the way. Veteran starting pitcher Homer Bailey could return on Saturday...

  
• 06.14.2017

  Will the Reds' woeful West Coast road trip spell the beginning of the end for their season?

  The Reds are struggling. They are wrapping up a horrendous six-game West Coast road trip. Going in to Wednesday's game, the Reds were winless. The sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers included one of the biggest blown games longtime Reds reporter...

  
• 06.07.2017

  Scooter Gennett is more valuable to the Cincinnati Reds than Brandon Phillips

  Hitting four home runs in one game certainly gets attention. But regardless, longtime Reds reporter John Fay says the Reds are better off with Scooter Gennett instead of Brandon Phillips. And the controversy over which of the two players wears No....

  
• 05.31.2017

  Just how bad is the Reds' starting pitching?

  John Fay and Scott Kyser talk about the Reds' offense, Zack Cozart and, of course, the awful starting pitching so far this season. This episode also includes interviews with Cozart and Asher Wojciechowski.

  
• 08.25.2016

  Joey Votto and Billy Hamilton keep Reds fans hopeful for the future

  In each of the games against Texas this week, Billy Hamilton made outstanding plays in the field, showing he can go to his left, and his right with amazing speed. 20 MLB clubs, including the Reds, are sending representatives to...

  
• 08.18.2016

  Reed sent packing, Iglesias' role, Hamilton v Bolt, BP stay or go?

  The Fifth Mascot crew discusses talk of releasing Brandon Phillips, Cody Reed getting sent back to the minors, Raisel Iglesias' role on the team, Billy Hamilton vs. Usain Bolt, and MLB stadiums.

  
• 08.11.2016

  Hamilton's terrific August, bullpen meltdown, Nick Senzel and the Reds' future

  John Fay and the Fifth Mascot crew discuss Billy Hamilton leading the league in stolen bases, the historic collapse by the Reds bullpen, and Nick Senzel tearing it up in Dayton.

  
• 08.04.2016

  Bye-bye Bruce, Schebler returned, pitching recovered, Votto lost his cool

  Jay Bruce is gone, but did the Reds get enough for him? Scott Schebler was called up and he's having a great time. Homer Bailey's debut was a success. Joey Votto lost his cool with a fan. The bullpen...

  
• 07.28.2016

  Jay Bruce is on fire, Jr. goes in the hall, Homer ready to return to the hill

  Jay Bruce is on fire and could land the Reds a great trade. Ken Griffey Jr. gets inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Mariner. Homer Bailey is expected to return to the mound this weekend. Former Red...

  
• 07.14.2016

  All-Star recap and predictions for the Reds in second half of the season

  The Fifth Mascot crew gives their recap of All-Star Weekend, where several current and former Reds players participated. Plus, the crew discusses trades and makes predictions for the second half of the season.

  
• 07.07.2016

  Duvall is an All-Star, Hamilton amazes, Cingrani and DeSclafani pitching well

  Adam Duvall made the All-Star team over Jay Bruce, who might see a trade soon. The Reds have a Cuban connection. Billy Hamilton made an amazing play. Cingrani has become a decent closer. DeSclafani looks like the staff...

  
• 06.30.2016

  Larkin's thoughts on managing, Hamilton hit by fly ball, BP or not BP?

  Keenan asks fans, "why are you still watching the Reds?" Also, the crew talks about benching Brandon Phillips, sending J.J Hoover away, decrypting Joey Votto. Plus, discussions on Billy Hamilton's recklessness, Amir Garrett and the future, and Barry Larkin's...

  
• 06.23.2016

  Pete's Hall of Fame Weekend, All-Star Prospects, and Possible Trades

  The Fifth Mascot crew makes predictions on new starting rotations. Cozart, Duvall, and Bruce could be All-Stars, but they may not be Reds by then. Suarez fielded a ball and didn't know it. Pete Rose is finally getting his due...

  
• 06.09.2016

  MLB draft preview with guest Sam Miller, Votto inspires Reds, Pitching changes

  After a walk-off home run this week, Mr. Satin says Joey Votto is a team inspiration. Although their record suffers, the Reds are way ahead of last year in at least one positive category, but John Fay thinks RISP doesn't...

  
• 06.02.2016

  Ghosts of Reds past, present and future: Dusty, Duvall and Stephenson

  The Adam Duvall/Mike Leake trade looks like it's produced our starting left fielder for the future. Billy Hamilton looks better at the plate with a .282 avg in the last 30 days. Zack Cozart leads the Reds in hits and...

  
• 05.26.2016

  Waiting for the young guns, the eephus pitch, and "summer pass" ticket deals

  The Reds are on a losing streak, hitting only .169 this week. John Fay tells us what the moves the Reds' front office may make to bring up some young talent. Alfredo Simon's eephus pitch gets the gang reminiscing....

  
• 05.19.2016

  Simon takes a beating, Suarez has the bat but not the glove, Peraza looks good

  Jay Bruce had two home runs Wednesday night making him the new home run king at Great American Ballpark. Bryan Price says things will get better, but will they? Eugenio Suarez leads the team in home runs, but also...

  
• 05.12.2016

  The Cincinnati Reds continue to struggle, but John Fay sees a new hope coming soon - 5/12/16

  There are a lot of things to say of about the 2016 Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, injuries and a bad bullpen continue to be a common theme. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? John Fay tells us the...

  
• 05.05.2016

  Injuries and poor pitching keep the Cincinnati Reds down - 5/5/16

  As the Cincinnati Reds' injury list continues to grow, their lousy pitching has set a new MLB record. John Fay and the crew talk about these problems and try to find a ray of sunshine.

  
• 04.28.2016

  Cincinnati Reds have had a tough schedule so far - 4/28/16

  Pirates! Mets! Cardinals! Cubs twice! The Cincinnati Reds have faced some of the top teams in the National League already and they haven't done well. Special guest JD Hafron from Cincinnati's 96 ROCK joins John Fay and the Fifth Mascot...

  
• 04.21.2016

  The Reds need to play well against better teams - 4/21/16

  With the Cubs on their way to the Queen City, the Cincinnati Reds should be shooting for at least a split series to build their confidence. John Fay and The Fifth Mascot crew talk pitching, new talent, and why we...

  
• 04.14.2016

  Cincinnati Reds are doing better than expected, but it's still early - 4/14/16

  The Cincinnati Reds are off to a good start, sitting above .500 after the first couple weeks of baseball. Jay Fay says this team is better than expected, but warns that it’s still early. Mr. Satin thinks winning...

  
• 04.07.2016

  After a strong opening day, Reds starting pitching is still in question - 4/7/16

  After a strong opening day, Reds starting pitching is still in question. Mr. Satin says Votto's missing his opening day introduction is no big deal, Mike Canan's son hates JJ Hover. Keenan Singleton hopes the Reds can go .500 against...

  
• 03.31.2016

  Will this be the worst Reds team ever? - 3/31/16

  John Fay and the Fifth Mascot team get ready for opening day by talking about pitching staff, Jay Bruce’s new ritual, and what the expectations are for this season… will this be the worst Reds team ever?