Nick Kirby gives his instant reaction to the Cincinnati Reds signing right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson, formerly of the Chicago Cubs. Nick breaks down the details of Thompson’s deal, reviews his career to date, and analyzes his pitch mix — highlighting what Reds fans should like about him, what raises concerns, and how he might fit into the team’s plans. He also covers the latest news from around the NL Central and Major League Baseball, plus dives into the Reds’ 2026 budget outlook as revealed by President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7XtBJY2VMJePmGWiDFEvG0A      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org