Miami Head Coach Travis Steele On Perfect Regular Season + Bengals Lose Trey Hendrickson To Ravens

On today's show, Stone is joined by Miami head coach Travis Steele and they discuss Miami's perfect 31-0 regular season, the MAC tournament beginning tomorrow and Miami's new arena. Also, we react to the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade, Trey Hendrickson signing with the Baltimore Ravens and the Bengals ultimately going radio silent the second day of free agency.

Hunter Greene will likely miss the first half of the 2026 season for the Cincinnati Reds after undergoing elbow surgery, a significant setback for a team that expected its ace to anchor the rotation on Opening Day. The 26-year-old right-hander is scheduled to have an arthroscopic procedure to remove bone chips and loose bodies from his throwing elbow, and early projections indicate he may not return until around July.

The issue surfaced during spring training when Greene experienced stiffness in his right elbow following his first Cactus League appearance. After additional imaging and consultations with specialists, including renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Reds decided surgery was the best course of action. The procedure is expected to sideline Greene for roughly three to four months, effectively keeping him out until the middle of the summer.

For Cincinnati, the timing is particularly unfortunate. Greene was expected to lead a promising rotation after emerging as one of the league’s most electric power pitchers over the past few seasons. Known for his triple-digit fastball, he averaged nearly 100 mph with the pitch in 2025 and has routinely ranked among MLB leaders in pitches thrown over 100 mph. When healthy, he has shown ace-level potential, highlighted by his 2024 All-Star season in which he posted a 2.75 ERA across more than 150 innings.

Injuries, however, have repeatedly interrupted Greene’s development. Prior ailments have included shoulder, hip, groin, and elbow issues, and he has rarely been able to complete a full season workload. The current injury reportedly traces back to discomfort he felt late in the 2025 campaign but attempted to pitch through as the Reds pushed toward the postseason.

Without Greene, Cincinnati will rely heavily on the rest of its rotation to begin the year. Left-hander Andrew Abbott is expected to take the ball on Opening Day, while pitchers like Nick Lodolo, Brady Singer, and several young arms may be asked to fill the void until Greene returns.

Despite the setback, the Reds remain hopeful that Greene can return healthy in the second half and provide a major boost during the stretch run of the season.

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