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 response about managing the Reds.

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 at Hall of Fame Weekend at Great American Ball Park.

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 mean much. Now that June in here, the cavalry should be here soon. John Fay tells us how he expects the bullpen to change.

Special guest and author of "The Only Rule is, it Has to Work," Sam Miller joins the show with optimism about the Reds draft opportunities.

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 batting average. How soon will we see Stephenson and Reed? Have trades been paying off for the Reds? With the draft coming up, what should the Reds be looking for? Dusty Baker returns to Cincinnati this weekend as manager of the Nats.

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. J.J. Hoover is pitching well in the minors while Dan Straily gets called the Reds' "best starting pitcher." Some serious ticket deals aim to get fans back into the stands.

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 errors. We finally get a look at Jose Peraza and he looks good. Alfredo Simon takes a beating in Cleveland.

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 exact date he expects to see new hope from the Reds.

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.

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 crew to discuss the Reds bullpen, the troubles on defense, and a catcher controversy.

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 could be hopeful for a winning Reds season this year.