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    Reds Have No Excuse: Why Taking 2 of 3 from the Angels Is a Must in the Wild Card Chase

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    The Cincinnati Reds enter this week’s three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels still at 1.5 games back of a Wild Card spot, and every series from here on out feels like it could swing their season. With the Mets heading to D.C. to face the struggling 50-74 Nationals, the Reds can’t afford to let this opportunity slip. At minimum, Cincinnati needs to take two of three against the Angels to keep pace.

    Game 1: Brady Singer vs. Victor Mederos

    • Brady Singer (Reds) – 4.31 ERA
    • Victor Mederos (Angels) – 5.63 ERA, just 8 career innings pitched

    Game 1 sets up as a big advantage for Cincinnati. Singer has been up and down, but the Reds get to face Mederos, who has little big league experience and has struggled in his limited action. This is the type of matchup playoff teams have to capitalize on.

    Game 2: Hunter Greene vs. Kyle Hendricks

    • Hunter Greene (Reds) – 2.47 ERA
    • Kyle Hendricks (Angels) – 4.88 ERA, 8.64 ERA in last 2 starts

    If Cincinnati doesn’t seize Game 1, Game 2 provides another golden opportunity. Greene is returning from injury but was dominant in his first game back (6.0 IP, 0 ER 6 K, 0 BB), while Hendricks has been battered lately. The Reds’ offense should be in position to give Greene plenty of support here. (KNOCK ON WOOD)

    Game 3: Nick Martinez vs. Yusei Kikuchi

    • Nick Martinez (Reds) – 4.73 ERA Swingman looking to stabilize the rotation
    • Yusei Kikuchi (Angels) – 3.52 ERA, but 5.10 ERA over the last month

    The finale is where things tilt more toward the Angels. Kikuchi has been solid overall, though shaky of late. If the Reds’ bats show up, they can still steal this one — but this is the least favorable matchup of the series on paper. We know how the Reds typically perform against a solid left handed pitcher.

    The Bottom Line

    The Reds have a clear pitching edge in two of the three games, and with the Mets facing a weak Nationals team, this series feels like a must-win. Taking 2 of 3 keeps Cincinnati right in the thick of the playoff race — anything less, and the Reds risk falling behind at the wrong time.

    Recap: Brewers vs. Reds 08/17/25

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    Looking to avoid their first sweep of the season and end Milwaukee’s 14 game winning streak, Cincinnati turned to Andrew Abbott (8-3 2.41 ERA) Milwaukee countered with 13 year veteran Jose Quintana (10-4 3.44 ERA)

    It was a pitchers duel for the early part of the game. Abbott allowed four hits, while striking out seven with zero walks on 92 pitches in seven scoreless. Quintana was almost as good, allowing three hits while striking out four and walking one on 89 pitches in six scoreless.

    1-0 Cincinnati

    The bottom of the seventh provided the first run of the game, breaking the scoreless duel. Austin Hays hit a leadoff double down the LF line. Noelvi Marte followed that with a hard-hit single to RF to put men on the corners with nobody out. Jose Trevino hit a 1-0 pitch to RF that Brandon Lockridge made a great catch to prevent a 3-run HR. It allowed Hays to score from 3rd and the Reds took a 1-0 lead. That chased Quintana from the game, and brought Tobias Myers in from the pen, who got out of further trouble.

    Tony Santillan, making his MLB leading 62nd appearance, came in to take over for Abbott in the 8th. Santillan was able to face the minimum, and get the top bottom three hitters from Milwaukee. He got a little help from his battery mate Trevino by throwing out would be stealer Tyler Black for the second out. The Reds would go in order 1-2-3, giving Emilio Pagan a 1-0 to close out.

    2-1 Milwaukee

    Pagan came on and promptly walked the first hitter, a pinch-hitting Anthony Siegler before getting Caleb Durbin to popup for out number one. William Contreras then slugged a 2 run-HR to left center, giving the Brewers a 2-1 lead. Pagan got out of the inning, but just like last night, the damage was done.

    2-2 Tie

    Thankfully, just like yesterday, the Reds were not done fighting. Will Benson reached on an error by shortstop Brice Turang before Austin Hays flewout to LF. Marte shot a single to RF, and Jose Trevino did the same, knocking in Benson and tying the game. Ke’Bryan Hayes struckout, Matt McLain drew a walk to load the bases, but TJ Friedl popped out to 3B to end the threat and send us to extras for the second consecutive game. Graham Ashcraft emerged from the Cincy bullpen and was able to retire the Brewers to give the Reds another chance to win.

    3-2 Cincinnati (Final)

    A tale of two different streaks! The Reds continue to be the only team that have not been swept this season, and, more importantly, end the Brewers franchise record 14 game winning streak. Austin Hays came up with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th and he delivered. He hit a rocket down the 3B line for a walkoff single, bringing the Reds back to 1 game out of a WC spot. See you tomorrow night for the start of a 9 game west coast road trip!

    Win: Graham Ashcraft (6-4)

    Loss: Grant Anderson (2-3)

    Recap: Brewers-Reds 08/16/25

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    Trying to win game two of the series against the Brew crew, the Reds turn to deadline addition Zach Littell. The Brewers countered with 11-2 Quinn Priester. It was a great start for Littell, striking out 2 of the first 3 on just 11 pitches. Priester however matched Littell’s start by retiring the first 3 Reds on just 8 pitches.

    1-0 Milwaukee

    The second inning should have been similar to the first for Littell, but he was plagued by poor defense for a second night in a row. After retiring the first 2, Littell allowed a single to Caleb Durbin. Brice Turang hit a ball to RF that Noelvi Marte should have caught, but instead it got over his head on a bad read and Durbin came all the way around from first to score. Steward Berroa hit a ball to Spencer Steer that he was able to knock down but couldn’t make the play to get an out. Luckily for the Reds, Littell was able to get Brandon Lockridge to groundout to strand 2 early runners. Another 1-2-3 inning from the Reds on just 11 pitches left the score at 1-0 Milwaukee after two.

    After a couple of un-noteworthy innings, TJ Friedl finally ended the streak from the Brewer pitching staff of 32 straight retired with a single to CF to lead off the bottom of the 4th. Steer would then of course ground into a double play to erase both men. Elly De La Cruz singled to LF, Andujar followed by singling to RF, but both men were left on a Gavin Lux groundout to Priester. After 4 innings the score was still 1-0 Milwaukee.

    Marte was able to redeem himself in RF with a couple nice plays to give Littell his third 1-2-3 inning. He was then robbed by Joey Ortiz on a ground ball up the middle for the first out of the bottom of the 5th. Matt McLain does what he’s been doing best recently and struckout, followed by Jose Trevino doing the same. The score remained 1-0 Milwaukee after 5.

    2-1 Cincinnati

    The Reds bats, after 12 2/3 straight scoreless innings, finally came to life. Ke’Bryan Hayes hit his second homer as a Red to tie the game 1-1. Friedl gave the first pitch he saw a ride but it came up a few feet short of the wall in CF. Steer then followed that up by hitting a pitch in at his hands to LF for another solo shot. Elly drew a four pitch walked and Andujar singled to put runners on first and third with one out. Tito went to his bench, pinch hitting Austin Hays for Gavin Lux to face Aaron Ashby out of the Milwaukee bullpen. Ashby got both Hays and Marte to strikeout, but Cincinnati went to the 6th leading 2-1.

    These pesky Brewers didn’t give the Reds any time to breath. Durbin doubled to LF and with it chased Zach Littell from the ballgame. Graham Ashcraft was summoned to get out of the jam and he got Turang to strikeout. He walked Tyler Black, struckout Lockridge, threw a wild pitch to put 2 men in scoring position and it looked bleak. However, Ashcraft got Sal Frelick to ground out to 2B to keep the score 2-1 Cincy.

    Big Tony Santillan came in to pitch the 8th, and to say he had very little control over his pitches might be an understatement. He walked the first two men he saw before getting Christian Yelich to strikeout. After a flyout to CF, Durbin tried to catch the Reds sleeping but Hayes wasn’t about to let that happen. He made the defensive play of the game, barehanding the ball and getting Durbin by half a step. Unfortunately Cincinnati was unable to get anything offensively and went to the ninth clinging to a 2-1 lead.

    2-2 Tie

    Would it be a proper big game if it didn’t come down to the ninth? Emilio Pagan came in, looking to lockdown his 26th save. And boy he sure gave all the fans at GABP a little heart attack by walking the first two men he faced. He got Lockridge to pop up to 1B, and had got a double play ball off the bat of Frelick. But Elly threw the ball low to 1st and the lead runner came around to score, tying the game at 2. Pagan eventually got the third out via strikeout and the Reds came up looking to walkoff the Brewers. The Reds were unable to take advantage of a 2 out single by Noelvi Marte and head to the 10th tied.

    3-2 Milwaukee

    Against a talented team like Milwaukee you can’t beat yourself. And that’s what the Reds did in the top of the 10th. The first pitch from Scott Barlow to William Contreras was hit to left and Jake Fraley, who came in defensively, misplayed the ball then tripped, allowing the free runner to score from second. They then intentionally walked Yelich and got Andrew Vaughn to GIDP. Durbin grounded out to short and the Reds now needed at least a run to keep this game going.

    3-3 Tie

    And keep it going they did. Jose Trevino struck out, but deadline acquisition Ke’Bryan Hayes drove an 0-2 pitch from Brewer closer Trevor Megill to RF which Frelick proceeded to accidentally kick the ball over the fence for a ground rule double. McLain, the free runner, came around to score and tie the game at 3. A little later in the inning, with runners on 1st and 2nd, Elly came up with a chance to win it but was unable to and struckout. To the 11th we go…

    6-3 Milwaukee

    And we most likely won’t see a 12th. Turang bunt singled to put runners on 1st and 3rd before Andrew Monasterio hit a no-doubt HR to left. It was a hanging changeup right down the middle from recent AAA call-up Joe La Sorsa and Monasterio didn’t miss it. La Sorsa was able to get out of the rest of the inning unscathed but the damage was done.

    6-5 Milwaukee

    Down three, three outs to play with, Elly starting on 2B. Andujar flew out, advancing Elly to 3B. Santiago Espinal then drove Elly in with a sac fly to CF. Down two, one out to play with, bases empty. Marte came up and hit a middle middle slider to LF, bringing the score to 6-5. That left it up to McLain, and for the first time tonight he didn’t strikeout. In fact, he hit the ball very well, but not well enough to drive it out to CF and tie it up.

    Just like that, Milwaukee took the series, won their franchise record 14th straight game and perhaps delivered a crushing blow to the Reds playoff chances. Sure it’s just 1 game out of 162, but this game tonight, after what happened last night, hurts bad. The Reds had a chance to win many times and just could not come through. But you know we’ll be back tomorrow afternoon to see how they break our hearts next.

    Cincinnati Reds’ Chase Burns Injury Lands Him On IL

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    The Cincinnati Reds have placed rookie pitcher Chase Burns on the injured list with a grade 1 right flexor strain, a setback for the team as they battle for a postseason berth in the 2025 MLB season. To fill the roster spot, the Reds have recalled left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville.

    Burns, a promising young arm, holds a 0-3 record with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP across 34.1 innings pitched, amassing an impressive 57 strikeouts. His most recent outing was a standout performance, where he recorded 10 Ks, allowing just one earned run and three hits over six innings. The injury comes at a critical juncture for the Reds, who are just half a game back of the final National League wildcard spot, making every roster move pivotal in their playoff push.

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    The flexor strain, while listed as grade 1, raises concerns about Burns’ availability down the stretch, as even mild strains can sideline pitchers for weeks. For a Cincinnati Reds team fighting tooth and nail for a postseason spot, losing a pitcher with Burns’ strikeout potential is far from ideal. The Reds’ pitching staff will need to step up to maintain their edge in the tight 2025 NL wildcard race. If you recall, the Reds are already without Nick Lodolo.

    Enter Joe La Sorsa, who brings a spark of optimism to the Reds’ bullpen. The left-hander has been dominant in Triple-A, posting a stellar 0.96 ERA over his last 18 appearances with the Louisville Bats. La Sorsa’s ability to limit runs and provide reliable relief could be a game-changer for a Reds bullpen tasked with holding leads in high-stakes games. His recall offers a chance to prove himself at the major league level and help stabilize Cincinnati’s pitching staff during this crucial stretch.

    With the Reds clinging to postseason hopes in the 2025 MLB playoff race, every game counts. Burns’ injury is a hurdle, but La Sorsa’s hot hand and the team’s resilience could keep their playoff dreams alive. Fans will be watching closely as Cincinnati aims to secure a wildcard spot over the final weeks of the season.

    Michigan’s Cheating Scandal Is Finally Over — And Their 2023 Title Will Forever Be Tainted

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    We made it. We finally f**king made it.

    The Michigan cheating scandal is finally over. We can kiss Conner Stallions into the sunset forever.

    The punishments are as follows:

    • Michigan receives a significant fine — expected to be more than $20 million — from loss of postseason football revenue for the next two seasons.
    • Sherrone Moore gets an additional one-game suspension, which will take place in 2026. The school already self-imposed a two-game ban for this upcoming season (Week 3 and 4).
    • Jim Harbaugh: 10-year show cause.
    • Conner Stallions: 8-year show cause.

    Now here’s the thing… I’m not here to argue whether the punishments were right, wrong, too harsh, or too light. That’s not the point.

    The point is this: Michigan fans are going to have to defend their 2023 National Championship for the rest of eternity.

    Vacating wins? Would’ve done nothing. We all saw who won those games. Everyone knows the scoreboard doesn’t change in real life.

    But this does prove one thing — Michigan did cheat, and that will forever taint their 2023 National Championship. That’s not opinion, that’s fact.

    The Players Deserve Better

    Here’s what sucks the most — the Michigan players had nothing to do with this.

    That team was great. One of the best college football teams of all time. They didn’t need cheating to win. They were a straight-up good ass football team that deserved every bit of their success.

    But regardless of how talented they were, the point still remains…

    The Legacy Problem

    Ten, twenty, thirty, fifty years from now… when someone brings up the 2023 Michigan National Championship, the conversation cannot happen without the mention of cheating.

    That’s the legacy. That’s the stain. And Michigan fans are just going to have to live with it.

    Reds Closing In: Mets Collapse Opens the Door for Cincinnati’s Playoff Push

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    The Cincinnati Reds are knocking on the playoff door — and the New York Mets are practically holding it open.

    After another Mets loss, Cincinnati now sits just 0.5 games back of the final National League Wild Card spot. New York’s freefall has been nothing short of spectacular, dropping 12 of their last 15 games and looking more like a cautionary tale than a postseason contender.

    Just last week, I wrote that I’d much rather be chasing the Mets than the Padres, and so far, that’s looking like the right call. San Diego has stayed competitive, while the Mets have been in a spiral that Reds fans can only be grateful for.

    But this isn’t the time for Cincinnati to get comfortable. The Reds have a MASSIVE series this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, who currently own the best record in baseball. It’s the kind of matchup that can define a season — and a fan base’s belief.

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    If the Reds can come away with a series win, they won’t just be in striking distance of a playoff spot… they’ll have the city buzzing with the kind of postseason hope that hasn’t been felt in years.

    This is the moment. The Mets have left the door wide open. Now it’s up to the Reds to walk through it.

    Is Ohio State’s Offensive Line Overhyped? Early Fall Camp Questions After Run Game Struggles

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    There’s been no shortage of buzz surrounding the Ohio State football team early in fall camp. From top to bottom, nearly every position group has drawn praise — the kind of across-the-board hype that has fans envisioning another championship run.

    One unit, however, has generated particularly high expectations: the offensive line. Multiple reports have suggested it might be the best group the Buckeyes have fielded in years. But after last Saturday’s scrimmage, some of that optimism has been met with a dose of reality.

    The issue? The run game reportedly struggled from start to finish.

    The Disconnect Between Hype and Performance

    Losing two NFL-caliber running backs like TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins hurts, but the foundation of any rushing attack is its offensive line. If this year’s group is truly as dominant as advertised, why didn’t the run game look better in the scrimmage?

    Yes, there is still plenty of camp to go. Timing between linemen and new backs takes reps, especially with transfer additions Phillip Daniels and Ethan Onianwa competing for the right tackle job. But four of the five projected starters — Austin Siereveld (LT), Luke Montgomery (LG), Carson Hinzman (C), and Tegra Tshabola (RG) — played significant snaps together during last season’s national title run. Continuity shouldn’t be a major concern.

    So, are we witnessing an elite defensive line dominating early (we’ve heard about the dominance of Kayden McDonald)? Or is the offensive line’s reputation outpacing its actual performance?

    The Stakes Heading Into Texas

    Ohio State doesn’t have long to figure it out. The season opener against the No. 1 Texas Longhorns looms on August 30th. Whether it’s 5-star phenom Julian Sayin or the more athletic Lincoln Kienholz under center, the Buckeyes will have a quarterback making his first meaningful start.

    That’s why the run game feels so critical — at least on paper. A strong ground attack can take pressure off a first-time starter.

    But here’s a wrinkle: During last year’s championship run, Ohio State’s rushing success often came after the passing game softened up defenses. In the biggest games, the Buckeyes attacked through the air early and often, letting Jeremiah Smith, Emeka Egbuka, and Carnell Tate stretch the field before pounding the ball between the tackles.

    Ryan Day could lean on a similar formula this year — spreading the defense out, forcing fewer defenders in the box, and then letting the run game hit chunk plays later. With the talent Ohio State has on the perimeter, this might actually be their best path forward.

    Why Game 1 Is a Litmus Test

    Against Texas, the Buckeyes may not have the luxury of a slow-developing run game. The Longhorns have one of the best returning defenses in the country (9/11 starters are back), and if Ohio State can’t threaten them through the air, they’ll have no reason to respect the run.

    That’s why the early reports of a struggling ground game raise eyebrows. If the offensive line truly is as good as billed, they need to show it from the opening snap in Week 1.

    17 days remain until kickoff. There’s time to iron out the wrinkles. But the question lingers:

    Is this offensive line overhyped, or will they prove the preseason buzz right when it matters most?

    Cincinnati Gives Kyle Schwarber Keys To City

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    In an effort to pay homage to Kyle Schwarber, the native of “Cincinnati,” if you will, more notably from Middletown, OH which is considered a suburb of Cincinnati, the Mayor of Cincinnati is giving Kyle Schwarber…wait WHAT?!

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    Kyle Schwarber gets keys to the city of Cincinnati

    Today before the game to celebrate Kyle Schwarber’s homecoming the city of Cincinnati is giving him the keys to the city. Before yesterday’s game, the Reds also gave Kyle Schwarber the first pitch. There’s a ton of Phillies fans upset by this gesture.

    Most folks are seeing this as a way to pry Kyle Schwarber back home to play for his hometown Cincinnati Reds. ‘Hulk,’ as many call him, has said many times how much he’d love to play in his hometown for his boyhood team, and with his contract expiring after this season, there’s a great chance of this happening if he’s willing to take the ‘hometown discount’ and come back home.

    Update 8/13/25, 8pm: A spokesperson for Aftab Pureval, the Cincinnati Mayor, tells me that the report out of Philidelphia is untrue, and that they have not given Kyle a set of keys to the city. The person that posted this in Philly, who does have over 80,000 followers on X and a talk show in Philly, was sarcastically exaggerating at Cincinnati’s efforts to bring Kyle Schwarber home, memeing over the first pitch. Boo, to that guy. Our take is this: Aftab should give him a set of keys, we need a big masher for this lineup.

    Kyle Schwarber Having an MVP Level Season

    Schwarber is currently worth 3.9 bWAR serving primarily as the Designated Hitter for the Philidelphia Phillies. He has played a bit of left field, but is definitely a daily player at DH. In 441 ABs so far in 2025, he’s slashing .249/.373/.578/.951 with a 156 OPS+ and a staggering 159 wRC+.

    That would mark back to back seasons with values over 3.5 bWAR, and maybe most impressively, he has 42 homers this season. That would make Kyle Schwarber’s power a real threat at Great American Ballpark. Assuming he’s healthy the rest of the way, Kyle Schwarber will also surpass 100 RBIs for the 3rd year straight.

    Can The Reds Sign Him?

    That answer is yes – but the ownership that is notoriously cheap as can be would really have to fork over big money, and they haven’t shown any desire to do such. Could a three year deal for Kyle Schwarber make some sense considering Elly’s window? We believe so. Get Kyle Schwarber to Cincinnati this winter and let him retire with his hometown team!

    MLB Pipeline’s Latest Prospect Update Features SIX Cincinnati Reds Prospects

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    Today MLB Pipeline unleashed their newest rankings for each team. The August refresh each year happens to include all of Major League Baseball team’s draft picks from July. The Cincinnati Reds are sitting with SIX total, still, and that’s with Chase Burns graduating.

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    Another Cincinnati Top Prospect Summer

    Pipeline has been very kind to the Cincinnati Reds of late when it comes to rankings – this marks the 3rd year in a row that the Reds have had more than 5 top 100 prospects, which even though Nick Krall has caught some heat from us, you have to give him commendations for.

    Sal Stewart – 3B/2B/DH – 31/100

    Starting off the Reds’ list at 31st overall, Sal Stewart. He has been incredible all year and has not missed a beat or been challenged at any level he’s played so far this year. He’s currently slashing .313/.371/.588/.959 in 21 games and 80 ABs at AAA Louisville Bats. He’s knocking on the door, and will certainly be a September call up.

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    Rhett Lowder – RHP – 63/100

    Rhett Lowder hasn’t been able to play in 2025 so far, and likely may even miss time in 2026 if it’s the big dreadful surgery that’s looming… but he’s coming in for the Reds at 63rd overall still, which is a nice convenience for Krall. It shows the game still respects what Lowder has been able to do.

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    Alfredo Duno – C/DH – 75/100

    BIG ALFREDO. This kid is incredible. Coming in at 75th overall, Duno was the Reds top international signing a few years ago and he’s been a force to be reckoned with in A on the year. A lot of us are sitting here puzzled why he’s still in Daytona. He’s slashing .271/.416/.449/.865 in 93 games which is big because he spent a large part of 2024 hurt. Such a polished hitter, Duno is rocking a 77:80 BB:K in a tough, usually pitcher dominant FSL.

    Tyson Lewis – SS – 85/100

    Tyson Lewis got off to a hot start in the ACL which rewarded him an earlier promotion to A ball. His Exit Velocities have caught the attention of many scouts, including some that discuss on X. Since being promoted, he’s looked a little overmatched at times, but he’s still just a kid at 19 years old, he should get adjusted quick and start his tear again.

    Steele Hall – SS – 89/100

    Freshly drafted at 9th overall in 2025 from the Cincinnati Reds, Steele Hall makes the cut from Pipeline. He is known as a toolsy kid, but his speed and defense primarily are carrying that bio. Steele needs to prove he can hit and that’s what’s coming. Steele just freshly turned 18 years old 2 weeks ago on 7/24, so there’s plenty of time to fill out his body and learn to be a professional. He is ranked 89th overall.

    Cam Collier – 1B/DH – 100/100

    Cam is still on the list, surprisingly. Cam has really struggled with his power stroke in 2025, and that has caused him to slide down lists quite a bit. I’m kind of shocked the Reds didn’t move him at the deadline given their current team structure. I think he’ll be one of the most talked about players in any negotiations Krall may have in the Winter. He’s currently slashing .224/.365/.293/.658 in 44 games which is a ginormous yucky. He’s logged 33 hits, and 10 of those have been doubles. We’re all hoping he can pick back up soon.

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    It’s Time for Ryan Day to Name Julian Sayin Ohio State’s Starting QB

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    Ohio State is in the middle of another quarterback battle—news to no one. Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz have been competing since the spring, and the fight has carried into fall camp.

    But with the season opener against the nation’s top-ranked team, Texas, looming on August 30th, the clock is ticking. The Buckeyes need to settle on a starter now to maximize first-team reps.

    And that starter should be Julian Sayin.

    Always His Job to Lose
    From the moment Sayin stepped on campus, this competition has felt like his to lose. Kienholz may be a little bigger and more athletic, but Sayin is the more polished passer—precise, accurate, and capable of reading defenses and anticipating throws like a seasoned veteran.

    He has the arm strength to stretch the field and the poise to thrive in Ohio State’s offense. And let’s not forget: Nick Saban—arguably the greatest coach in college football history—was the first to land Sayin’s commitment. You don’t stash that kind of talent on the bench.

    Weapons All Around Him
    If Sayin is under center, he’ll have the luxury of throwing to elite weapons like Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, with a strong offensive line protecting him. The pieces are in place for him to succeed immediately, even against a powerhouse like Texas in Week 1.

    With 19 days until kickoff, every first-team snap matters. The sooner Ryan Day names his starter, the more prepared Ohio State will be when they step onto the field.

    The Start of Something Special
    Sayin has the tools. The roster has the talent. The chemistry is there waiting to be built. Why wait?

    It’s time to usher in the Sayin–Smith era in Columbus—a duo that could electrify Buckeye fans for the next two seasons.

    Ryan Day, the decision is obvious. Name Julian Sayin your starting quarterback and let the fun begin.

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