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The Reds lineup looks a lot different now that they have a familiar All-Star slugger right back in the middle. Eugenio Suárez is re-signing with the Reds. Brian and Charlie break down how it happened, why a return made so much sense for both sides and how the move impacts what the Reds are capable of in 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/o8MhMc6fhRM Email: Powerstackspod at gmail dotcom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian and Charlie are back with takeaways from Redsfest. They dive into the new young core, hearing from Sal Stewart, Hector Rodriguez and Rhett Lowder. They also look at the moves the Reds have made and what still needs to happen this winter to complete the offseason.  YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ykhvxCR9kc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie joins Brian from the winter meetings in Orlando. Charlie empties the notebook on all the Reds news from the Kyle Schwarber pursuit to the bullpen to Elly De La Cruz. Hear from Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall and former Reds skipper Dusty Baker. 0:00 Intro on Kyle Schwarber  4:00: Real smoke  8:00: Welcome - what’s happening at the winter meetings  12:00: Update with Tito 13:30: Partner with us at Power Stacks! Email: [email protected] 15:30: Plan A vs Plan B 20:00: Nick Krall’s thoughts  25:00: Are the Reds building 2026 as 2025 plus development? 31:00: Elly de la Cruz and Tito’s error 35:00: Why Emilio Pagan signing was surprising 39:00: A fascinating bullpen reconstruction 43:30: Timelines for offseason signings 45:30: Charlie’s notebook  48:00: Potential trades  49:30: Dusty Baker on the Reds See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The MLB offseason is officially underway, and Brian and Charlie answer your questions about the Reds heading into 2026. They look at the need in the bullpen, the under the radar roster questions and evaluate what they’re seeing on the market.  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z9dsiF64vGk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dodgers eliminated the Reds in the NL Wild Card round. Brian and Charlie look at the deciding factors of the series, Nick Lodolo’s role, where the pitching staff was short and what the offense was missing. Hear from TJ Friedl and Nick Lodolo. YouTube: https://youtu.be/vUWwygJr-HY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian and Charlie break down the Reds’ 10-5 loss to the Dodgers. They look at what went wrong from Hunter Greene, what he said postgame and reaction from the clubhouse. Charlie also shares his Game 2 lineup projection . YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ZpcP3DmSWA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian and Charlie take you inside the celebration in the Reds’ clubhouse after they clinched a playoff spot. Hear 11 interviews with players like Hunter Greene, Spencer Steer and Nick Martinez. Brian and Charlie also buzz through some of the biggest Reds vs. Dodgers storylines. YouTube: https://youtu.be/hZHz2pO6h9E See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian and Charlie tell the story of Noelvi Marte’s dramatic robbed homer that save the season. They go all the way back to the origination of the bold idea to move Marte to the outfield. Hear from Jose Trevino and Collin Cowgill. Brian and Charlie also look at the moving pieces in the rotation and look at Matt McLain’s role.  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wi7mGiMIltI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cincinnati Reds control their own destiny, and Brian and Charlie look at how they turned around their September to get to that point and break down the sweep of their season. Hear from Scott Barlow, Chase Burns and Tyler Stephenson. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q4KWG7oIjYo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Reds are right back to where they started this season — counting on clutch performances from their stars. Brian and Charlie dive into Hunter Greene’s complete game as well as Elly De La Cruz’s frustrating second half of the season. YouTube: https://youtu.be/WfVYmC39vMA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cincinnati Reds got swept by the A’s over the weekend, and there are still questions about the Reds’ lineup and pitching staff that have been changing on a regular basis. Brian and Charlie evaluate the Reds’ chances down the stretch and go through the key decisions they have ahead of them as they prepare for the final two weeks. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS for 15 percent off your first order. YouTube: https://youtu.be/w_CQoJpC39Y See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cincinnati Reds are alive, and they just won their most exciting series of the season. Brian and Charlie look at the developments that have the Reds back in the race, including the return of Hunter Greene and the development in their bullpen. YouTube: https://youtu.be/bosAhTOIvfw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Reds took two out of three against the Mets, but not completing a sweep felt like a missed opportunity. Brian and Charlie break down the series. Hear from Terry Francona on the role of power in the Reds’ offense as well as Sal Stewart’s dad on what it’s like watching his son play. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS for 15 percent off your first order. Send questions, comments and sponsorhip inquiries to [email protected] YouTube: https://youtu.be/S0RYbGCquGQ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Very quickly, the Reds went from knocking on the door of a playoff spot to falling five games behind the Mets. Brian and Charlie dissect what’s been going on, including the lack of power and the state of the pitching staff. Hear from Nick Martinez, Terry Francona and Andrew Abbott. YouTube: https://youtu.be/DGLorbcZK5Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian and Charlie discuss the Reds’ promotion of top prospect Sal Stewart. Also, hear from Stewart describing his journey and how he proved doubters wrong. Brian and Charlie also look at the slumping Reds’ offense and share interviews with Andrew Abbott, Gavin Lux and Elly De La Cruz. Celebrate your family's milestones with Glenville Ave. Find them at https://glenvilleavellc.com Use code STACKS for 15 percent off your first order. Send questions, comments and sponsorhip inquiries to [email protected] YouTube: https://youtu.be/VrljiDNz_dY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.