2-19-26 R+L Carriers Sports Talk with Lance McAlister

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips

Lance McAlister previews the Reds' spring training opener and a dramatic U.S. women's hockey gold-medal win in sudden-death overtime.

The episode opens with a rapid-fire rundown of sports news, including the Reds' spring training opener in Goodyear, Arizona, and Mark Sheldon's coverage. McAlister details the battle for the Reds' fifth starter spot, noting Chase Burns' innings limit and Rhett Lowder's injury history. He discusses T.J. Friedl's conversation with Terry Francona about embracing a leadoff role, followed by an analysis of Friedl's declining speed and defense. The host mentions FC Cincinnati's 4-0 win and the MLS opener, plus Olympic updates like the U.S. women's hockey sudden-death overtime victory. A segment on labor issues notes MLBPA head Bruce Meyer's comments on a potential lockout. In the second hour, McAlister pivots to a interactive topic inspired by Los Angeles creating a sports hall of fame. He proposes a Cincinnati Sports Hall of Fame with five categories: baseball player, football player, other sport, coach/manager/owner, and media. Listeners call in with nominations, including Pete Rose, Anthony Muñoz, Oscar Robertson, Sparky Anderson, and Marty Brennaman. The host engages with callers who suggest figures like Ezzard Charles, Paul Brown, and Bob Howsam, creating a lively debate. The episode concludes with a Reds trivia question about players with 1,000 games, 200 homers, 600 RBI, and 500 runs.

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