Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

If it's the lid-lifter to a new season, you know Jeff Jones (@jmjones) of the Belleville News-Democrat is dropping by. With Allen (@amedlock1) hitting that time of year, Daniel (@C70) chats with Jeff about a wide variety of Cardinals topics, including the signing of Ryne Stanek for the bullpen. How strange is it to be looking at signings for what they'll get at the trade deadline? How does the uncertainty in the TV contract area affect the club and their actions? Why is JJ Wetherholt so important to the future of this team? All this and much more with...

With Christmas past and New Year's ahead, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about where the Cardinals sit in these holiday doldrums. The guys talk all aspects of the Willson Contreras trade--was it a surprise, Boston again, prospects coming back--before discussing the signing of Dustin May and the other possibilities of this winter. A little morsel to pass the time during this holiday week!

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The winter meetings came and went and for the Cardinals, it was a quiet one, at least on the face of it. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about Willson Contreras's availability, the lack of activity in Orlando, and when we might see some activity. There's also discussion of Chaim Bloom's comments about Ivan Herrera's training and the draft lottery disappointment. All this and a few rabbit trails wandered down as we get ready for the holidays!

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It's been a little bit since the guys got together, but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) always pick up where they left off. How surprising was the Sonny Gray trade, at least in timing? What are the expectations for this week at the winter meetings? How clear is the change in philosophy from the change in the front office? Plus some talk about the contention window and what 2026 might look like. Give it a listen!

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The holiday season is upon us and so Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are talking turkey. The Cards have stuffed their 40-man roster with some new seasonings while some other trimmings have been discarded. Can we read anything out of Chaim Bloom's carvings? Can Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman be a featured dish or are they destined to be the casserole that gets overlooked? Could Bloom cook up a trade before the big gathering? Tuck in your napkin and enjoy another podcast serving!

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Daniel (@C70) continues his tour around the majors with a stop in Denver, talking with Shannon (@LoveTheRox) about being a Rockies fan. What's it like being a season ticket holder of this team? What got her involved in baseball and how did she get started online? Is Paul DePodesta the answer? And is she disappointed the Rockies didn't set the record last year? Plus talk about Matt Holliday and Nolan Arenado for the Cards fans listening. Come give it a listen!

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After a little time off, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get back to talking baseball. The guys discuss the playoffs before turning to some of the moves the Cardinals made this week. Where do we see the hand of Chaim Bloom? Do any of these moves really mean anything or will they be quickly forgotten? There's also discussion of why no Cardinal personnel filled any open managerial/front office spot, what the jump from college to pro may be like for Tony Vitello, and lots of CBA worry. Plus Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn won awards! Come give it...

Daniel (@C70) continues his look around baseball, talking with Gregg Masterson (@greggtmasterson) about his Twins fandom. How did he get tied into the Twins and what kept him there? Why is the '87 team not nearly as discussed as the '91 champs? How did he get into content creation? The guys then talk about the MLB Fan Council, especially given the attention it has gathered this week. What hope is there as a Twins fan for the future? And, for the Cardinals fans, some talk about Sonny Gray. It's a packed show!

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Continuing his look at fans of other teams, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Lux Farina (@TheMFinKC) to talk about the baseball team on the other side of Missouri. Lux talks about how he started following the Royals and how that fandom led him into the online community and then into podcasting. The guys then talk about the Royals, what went wrong in 2025, what it's like watching Bobby Witt Jr., and what this winter will be like. Hope you enjoy!

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Daniel (@C70) tries something a little different, looking to have conversations with a broader baseball reach. First up is Joshua Howsam (@JoshuaHowsam), a Blue Jays fan with writing and podcasting in his background. The guys talk about Joshua's fandom and what it's like being a fan of a team that isn't much older than he is, plus other things like the MLB Fan Council before diving into this Toronto squad. How does this World Series play out? How exciting is it? Join us for a fun conversation!

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With still no direct Cardinals news given the playoff hiatus, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend some time with a few other topics. The postseason has been remarkable, even if the expected NL winner turned out to be the actual NL winner. Is that just a function of payroll? Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest ever? The guys then dig into a little bit of the injury news, with three Cardinals going under the knife recently, and how that might affect Chaim Bloom's approach. They wrap it up talking about the former Cardinals skipper now being the former Padres skipper...

With the playoffs going on, there's not necessarily a ton of Cardinals news out there but that didn't stop Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) from getting together to chat. They talk about the playoffs, then about some of the press Chaim Bloom and the new front office got this week. The guys tackle Cardinal legends as managers or coaches and the Jordan Walker Driveline video. Plus Rich (@remembirds) talks about Harry Carey's firing. Spend some time with us!

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The baton is passed. The reins are handed over. The crown sits on a new head. It was a significant week for the St. Louis Cardinals, with a peaceful transfer of power from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about both of the press conferences this week. Did Mo say anything surprising on his way out? Did we learn anything from Bloom's remarks? How will the change in the two regimes be visible? Have Bloom and the DeWitts really not talked about payroll? A free-wheeling conversation about a new page in a storied history!<...

With just two games left for the St. Louis Cardinals, held in the so-called Friendly Confines, it's an opportunity to look back a bit and look forward a lot. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the Cardinals officially being eliminated, the end of the Miles Mikolas era, and speculate wildly about what might happen this winter. Is there a path that leads to a significant remodel? How confident are we that the churn that we've talked about for years will actually happen? Plus the return of Rich as he looks at Bob Forsch's second no-hitter!

As the season winds down, the evaluations begin and, overall, they aren't what we were hoping for. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend the show talking about Katie Woo's latest tone-setting piece, indicating the Cardinals organization is planning a long-term rebuild. Is this the right move? What will Chaim Bloom do this winter? Is there a chance all three big name contracts are dealt? How do fans approach not winning for a while? It's a wide-ranging conversation that we hope you enjoy!

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Another week of St. Louis Cardinals baseball is off the calendar and Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here on a rare Friday afternoon to talk about it. The Cards drop three in Seattle and while that technically impacted their playoff chances, they've been infinitesimal for a while. The guys talk about recent roster moves, how the John Mozeliak legacy might be looked at in retrospect, and the aggressive (or is it?) movement of Liam Doyle to Springfield. They also discuss another late scratch for Masyn Winn and what needs to be done. Come wrap a week of Cards...

After another Cardinals beatdown, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk the week that was and the winter that could be. What will be the first indication that the club is becoming less risk averse? How will Chaim Bloom be able to work within ownership limitations? Was the public discussion of Jordan Walker by the coaching staff helpful or disturbing? Will we be seeing some of the big names again this season? All that and more as the season starts to wind down!

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The Cardinals may have made more news outside of actual games than on the field this week. (Well, some of it was on the field, but not game action.) The promotion of Jimmy Crooks and Cesar Prieto caused some stirs and Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about how these guys can fit into the puzzle. Before that, though, they talk about what a rebuild means and how things might look under Chaim Bloom this winter. There's also discussion of Willson Contreras's outburst and Rich (@remembirds) gives us the details around the Willie McGee trade in 1990.

It was a better week of Cardinals baseball but, after the Rockies and Yankees series, that's a low bar. The Cardinals have a weird Saturday off day but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about what they've seen this week and how that informs their thoughts on the future. For instance, is there any chance Miles Mikolas returns? What does the rotation look like next year? Are we too attached to some of these hitters and does Chaim Bloom need to plan to clean house? The guys also touch on the debut of Nathan Church and...

You'd think beating the Cubs and Dodgers would make for some momentum, but the Cards let that all slip away by losing a series to the Rockies. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about this roller-coaster of a team, trying to get a handle on it. They talk about the lack of offense and what might be done about it, who might not be a Cardinal in 2026, and what the approach of the front office might be. Plus Rich (@remembirds) fills us in on Bob Gibson's no-hitter.

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Even if the Cardinals were in a pennant race, the return of Yadier Molina to the dugout would have been big news. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the return of the legend, how that impacted the feel of Friday night's game, and what that means for his future. The guys also talk a lot about the front office and their approach to 2026 plus the future of Nolan Arenado. Come join us!

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The trade deadline has come and gone and for the second time in three years, the Cardinals have focused on sending players away rather than bringing players in. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) don't get too much into what the return was because there are much better prospect evaluators out there. Instead, they talk about what the deadline means for the rest of the year, what it means for this offseason, and how the next couple of months might shake out. We didn't trade our closer, though, and Rich (@remembirds) is here to talk about the hiring of Joe...

With the trade deadline looming, there were plenty of topics for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to touch on in this week's show. Does the rebound against the Padres at all negate the stumbles against the Diamondbacks and Rockies? Will the Cardinals be tempted to not sell? Plus the guys touch on the sort-of-surprising-but-not-really release of Erick Fedde. Then they tackle the trade deadline, wondering what the return on some players might be. All this and a history moment from Rich at Remembirds!

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It's the pause that refreshes. Or, if you are like Allen (@amedlock1), the pause that drives you crazy. Baseball took its annual hiatus this week to put on the All-Star festivities. That part Allen liked, though Daniel (@C70) had his old man grumbles with it, but the lack of Cardinals baseball has been notable.

Do the next 65 games matter or does the season really come down to the next six? The guys talk about the direction the club could go, how the apparent return of Jordan Walker might impact the playoff push (if there...

The end of the nominal "first half" of the Cardinals' 2025 season came on Sunday and to mark the occasion, we mixed our Gateway in with our Musial. David Jones (@iPopEditor) joins Allen (@amedlock1) and Daniel (@C70) to break down the first pick of the draft for St. Louis and all the various repercussions of the selection. Then Daniel and Allen spend time talking about the end of the first part of the season and what they are looking for as the season picks up on Friday. Supersized episode for a special day!

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No, there aren't any actual stars in this one, just Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talking baseball on the Fourth of July. The Cardinals hit the highs and the lows of the roller coaster this week, sweeping the Guardians while not scoring against the Pirates. Where does that leave the team? There's more trade deadline talk, especially about Steven Matz and Ryan Helsley. Could the Cardinals even try to make room for JJ Wetherholt? And who will be the Cardinals All-Star this season? All that and much more!

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With Allen (@amedlock1) kicking back on an Hawaiian beach, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Eugene Tucker (@I_am_not_Eugene) to talk about all things Cardinals. The guys dive into Eugene's Substack and how the 100th anniversary of the Cardinals inspired it, then talk more about the week that was. The focus is on the Cubs series split and the emotions that come out of that. Is Pete Crow-Armstrong the newest Cub we love to hate? What should be done at the trade deadline? The guys also talk about the cyclical nature of the sport and whether we can...

A sweep of the White Sox helped salvage a week that started with a series loss to the Brewers. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the historic nature of it with Steven Matz, Nolan Arenado, and Andre Granillo. The guys talk about Victor Scott and his sputtering offense and how the club can get Nolan Gorman into the lineup regularly while he's going strong. Plus the guys look ahead to the important homestand starting Friday. Plenty of good Cardinals talk for you!

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After 22 straight weeks of great guests, the best part of the show is back. Allen (@amedlock1) settles back into the co-host chair with an update on how his season went and Daniel (@C70) talks briefly about Blogger Day before the guys dive into a spiraling Cardinals team. Is it time to panic? What's going wrong, what's going right? Does it even make sense to think about the trade deadline? All that plus Rich (@remembirds) bringing us knowledge about Joaquin Andujar!

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With Allen Medlock (@amedlock1) beginning his warmup tosses, Daniel (@C70) brings in Musial veteran Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79.bsky.social) to talk about the current run of the Cardinals. Where else can you hear Craig Paquette get name dropped, the 2004 Cardinals referenced, and Brendon Donovan tied to Tommy Pham? Plus there's some classic old man rants in here as well and more All-Star talk than you'd expect at the end of May.

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As Allen Medlock (@amedlock1) gets closer to returning, Daniel (@C70) adds some new guests to the rotation. Tom and Jon are cohosts of St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes, a Cardinals history podcast that looks at some players that can get overlooked at times. The guys talk about how they met up to do the show, how they get their guests, and which moments have stuck out to them so far.

The current team isn't left out either, as the guys talk about the improved work of the Cardinals, what...

As the Cardinals continue to pile up wins and make noise in the NL Central, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89). The two talk about their own birds leaving the nest before getting into the Cards flying high. How long will it last? Should we talking about the trade deadline? How should the club juggle Ivan Herrera and the rest of the catching corps? Plus a little look at the upcoming draft. Come give it a listen!

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As the Cardinals put the finishing touches on their sixth win in a row, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Josh Jacobs (@joshjaco98) to talk about a team that, at the moment, looks pretty good. The offense is clicking and got Ivan Herrera back, even though he's not currently behind the plate. Will that change? John Mozeliak said that the runway for Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker isn't infinite. How does that impact the two going forward? The guys also talk about the rotation and the bullpen before tackling the tough question: what happens if this team is in contention...

We've got a month of baseball under our belts and who better to talk about the highs and lows but the men of the Cardinals Off Day podcast? The Bens Godar (bengodar.bsky.social) and Humphrey (bgh.bsky.social) join Daniel (@C70) to talk about how things are going with the Cardinals. How much runway will Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker really get? Who has stood out offensively? Can we say nice things about Miles Mikolas? All that and a discussion about the Cardinal Hall of Fame additions in this one!

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It's always a treat when minor league guru Kyle Reis (@kyler416) makes an appearance on the show. Not one of those store brand kind of treats, but one of those homemade ones that might turn out a little off and it'll make a mess all over the kitchen. Daniel (@C70) plays straight man, trying to keep a dog-focused Kyle talking about the Cardinals' bullpen situation and the emergence of Victor Scott II. Plus there's the expected run through the minor league system, so there's plenty of knowledge there. And Rich (@remembirds) is here to talk about Fernando Tatis!

As the Cards drop a heartbreaker to the Mets, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Nate from Talking About Birds (talkingaboutbirds.com). The guys talk about some of the frustrations about the bullpen, rave over Brendan Donovan's start, and then get into some of the other issues of the day. What are the Cardinals doing with Nolan Gorman? What happens when Masyn Winn returns next week? Is having a "defensive closer" really what the club needs? The guys also talk about the rotation and the upswing of Jordan Walker. No Bens were used in the making of this podcast.<...

With the Cardinals starting their second homestand, Daniel (@C70) breaks it down with Ben Clemens (Fangraphs, @benclemens.bsky.social). What does Ben think about how this team is constructed? Could the club develop pitching in time to take advantage of the offense? Does the front office intrigue really matter? All that plus a brief spin around the rest of the league. Plus Richard (@remembirds) brings us another great history moment!

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A week of baseball and the Cardinals are....good? At least not bad? Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Kelsey Burd (@kburdtweets.bsky.social) and the two try to get a grip on what's happening with the Cardinals. You mean that an offense can be exciting? That you don't have to have three hits to score a run? This is going to take some getting used to. They talk about the pitching, which hasn't been quite as exciting as the offense, and then Kelsey gives us the definitive current vibe leader. Plus Rich (@remembirds) flashes us back to the...

It's either a double header or a split squad game, take your pick! In the first half, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Twins beat writer Matthew Leach (@matthewhleach.bsky.social). Twins beat writer is hard to come to terms with as Matthew was the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com until 2011. They talk about Matthew's journey back to beat writing, how the Twins are looking, and his thoughts about the state of the Cardinals from the outside looking in.

Then Daniel brings in Thomas Gauvain (@thomasgauvain) of Redbird Rants to talk about the first...

In a departure from the regular, Daniel (@C70) sits down to talk with Marshall Garvey (@MarshallGarvey) about his soon-to-be-released book Interstate '85, which chronicles the 1985 World Series between the Cardinals and the Royals. Marshall talks about the people he was about to reach out to talk about the series, including one certain umpire. He highlights things that he learned and stories that came out of his research on one of the most interesting Series out there. Then Daniel goes solo to talk about the end of spring camp for the Cards and Rich is here to bring a little...

We thought this day would never come. After a closed wallet winter, the Cardinals finally dipped their toes into the free agent pool, signing local boy Phil Maton to a one year deal. Daniel (@C70) breaks it all down with Dayn Perry (Birdy Work, @daynperry.bsky.social). Granted, there's not a lot to break down, so the guys also get into the spring training results, who has surprised, and some of the upcoming subplots of the 2024 season. Plus find out Dayn's favorite underrated Cardinal!

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With about half of spring training down, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Jake Wood (@woodbat28) of the Viva El Birdos podcast and site. The guys talk about various aspects of the spring, such as what stands out as optimistic and what shouldn't be worried about. Jordan Walker avoided injury this week but are there still concerns about him? How surprising is it that some young guys have already been sent down while others are still on the club? How is this rotation going to shake out? Plus we've got another walk down memory lane with Richard (@remembirds) and...

With Allen (@amedlock1) just about to fire up on his baseball season, Daniel (@C70) talks the first week of spring games over with Ben Cerutti (@stlfanbc7). Is there anything that stands out from the early results? Is there anything that we should take with less than a silo of salt? The guys then get into Ben's annual projections. Who looks good, who doesn't, and where does the team shake out? Plus Richard (@remembirds) brings us a look at how Ozzie came to St. Louis!

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As spring training games close in, Daniel (@C70) takes the time to talk all things Cardinals over with Jason Hill (@JPHill_Cards). The guys talk about the quiet winter, what it was like for Jason not to worry over budget spreadsheets, and where the Cardinals have gone wrong (and where they've gone right!) over the last few years. It's a great overview of what's going on with the Birds on the Bat so come on in and grab a seat!

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With Allen (@amedlock1) closing in on the start of baseball season, Daniel (@C70) is joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Lynn Worthy for a chat. They talk about Lynn's background and how being a columnist will differ from being a beat writer, then get into the state of the Cardinals. How is the return of Arenado going to affect things? Is there conflict between "runway" and having veterans in the rotation? How will the roster change throughout the season? All that and more, so come give it a listen!

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If you've watched the Cardinals in the last two decades, you know Jim "the Cat" Hayes (@RegionalTVCat). His dedication to regional cable journalism with a self-deprecating air has made him a legend in St. Louis. He drops by the Musial booth, as it were, to talk with Daniel (@C70) about how to prepare for a season, what players he's interested in watching, and how he thinks things might shake out in 2025. There's also discussion about the managers he's worked with, how he got the only Chaim Bloom quote last spring, and what it was like this winter as Bally's...

Rain or shine, activity or not, if it's closing in on spring training it means it's time for Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) to stop by the show. Daniel (@C70) and Katie talk about her new podcast and the bravery that she recently showed on there plus how Trevor Rosenthal got added to the mix. Then they spend time on the surprisingly quiet winter, talking about what the Cards haven't done as well as what this team will look like in 2025. Who is the face of the team at the end of the year? How will the roster shake out? All...

With Allen (@amedlock1) still out on assignment, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk all things Cardinals with Matt Pauley of KMOX (@MattPauleyOnAir). With Matt's background in Milwaukee, the guys talk first about the passing of Bob Uecker, then get into the St. Louis team. What did going out on the Cardinal Caravan tell Matt about the team and the fanbase? Will we hear much from Chaim Bloom this summer? Why are the Cardinals going to arbitration over such small amounts? All that plus some talk about John Stuper from Richard (@remembirds)!

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It's a special show this week as Daniel (@C70) welcomes in St. Louis legend Bernie Miklasz (@b_miklasz) to the show for the first time with Allen (@amedlock1) unavoidably detained with AD duties. The guys talk about Bernie's embrace of podcasting as well as writing and how his radio background informs his approach. Then they tackle the cold Cardinal winter, weaving in recent Cardinal history as they look at the problems of the team before wrapping up by discussing some of the current players on the squad. Plus Rich (@remembirds) brings us some Dizzy Dean knowledge. It's a full...

You know how, when there's a snow on the ground, everything is just remarkably still and quiet? Yeah, that's the sound of the Cardinals this offseason. It might be a quiet winter but that doesn't mean Daniel (@C70) can't find ways to discuss it with long-time foil Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12). There's a lot of talk about the Arenado situation, of course, but also whether the team truly believes they can walk the compete/develop line, whether they are being too dramatic about payroll, and how exciting the team actually could be in 2025. Plus there's a little podcasting shop talk...

Season 11 of the show starts off the way many of them have, with Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) breaking things down with Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. In a wide-ranging conversation, the guys talk about why 2024 seems to feel just as bad as 2023 even though it wasn't, what things may look like with or without Nolan Arenado, Jeff's guess for a free agent signing, and thoughts about the younger players. Plus they discuss whether John Mozeliak is getting a little less guarded in his final year and whether the team messaging is changing. All that and much more...

It's been a quiet winter but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) couldn't let the year finish up without one more episode. The guys deal with the Nolan Arenado talk, wondering if he actually will be a Cardinal in 2025. Should they move him just to free up salary? What happens if he's still with the club come spring? The guys also talk about the youth movement, discussing players that should be in line for a contract extension. Plus they weigh in on the holiday topic of fruitcake, which is obviously bigger than anything else. Plus Richard (@remembirds) brings us talk...

After an enjoyable holiday break, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are back at it again, even if there isn't just a lot of Cardinal news to break down. There have been some front office hires since the last show. What does where they came from tell us about the approach of the front office? There's also been some buzz around Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley, but not in the way we initially thought. Will they both be back next year? Plus a little discussion of the Winter Meetings and another history moment from Richard Bray (@remembirds). Give it a...

For the first week of November, it was a newsy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. GM meetings will do that, I guess. The Cardinals announced that Willson Contreras was moving to a 1B/DH role as well as his desire to stay in St. Louis. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) discuss the ramifications of this news. What does it mean for the catching position? Will it be more 1B or DH for Contreras? Is this an offshoot of the new focus on development? Sonny Gray is also reported to want to stay--is that a surprise? Nolan Arenado, apparently...

The calendar (if not the weather) has flipped to November and another baseball season is fully behind us with the crowning of a new World Series Champion. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend a little time on the Series before diving into the Cardinals news of the week, the declining of options. Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Keynan Middleton all enter the free agent market. Is that a surprise? Does it tell us anything? What are we to make, if anything, from the waiver claim of Roddery Munoz from the Marlins? Is there any chance the Cards offer Paul...

For the fact they aren't playing, it was kind of a busy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here to talk about the new additions after first talking about last night's Game 1 of the World Series. Jon Jay and Brant Brown are new coaches while Willie McGee shifts to an advisor role. Is it a good thing Jay is returning or does it go to the insular nature the club is supposed to be breaking free from? What role does Skip Schmaker play in all this? Will Rob Cerfolio bring in more folks...

Call us C-3PO because we're telling you the odds. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) kick off what might be a fairly quiet winter by talking about their impressions of what the Cardinals are going to do. Is "reset" truly the right word? Can the Cardinals have a similar record next year? How much would our impressions of things change if Ryan Helsley had been healthy in the 2022 postseason? Then they get into the percentages--how likely is it that people like Helsley, Sonny Gray, and Nolan Arenado are traded? All that and another History Harkback to a great moment...

Changing titles. Changing focus. Changing broadcasts? This week brought more changes (or at least promises of changes) than some seasons do in St. Louis. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) walk through their thoughts about the big end of season press conference. Is "reset" really the wrong word to use? Are we sure the Cardinals won't be competitive next year? Will any of the big contracts hang around? All of that, discussions about the dismissal of Turner Ward and the potential of a change in broadcast options, and the first History Harkback (we'll keep working on the name) by @remembirds!<...

As the season winds down, some intrigue is heating up. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend a little time congratulating Ryan Helsley on setting the team save record before diving into the in-depth article released by Katie Woo at The Athletic Friday. From all indications, a change is going to come and perhaps as soon as Monday we'll find out more about it. The guys sort through the story, talking about the lack of minor league coordinators, the idea that there's just one pot of money that covers everything, what the new role of Chaim Bloom may be, and...

With the loss on Friday night, the Cardinals clinched something that has become all too common in St. Louis--no October baseball. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) use that fact as a jumping off point for a good conversation. What sort of changes can and will come this winter? What sort of signs should we look for that things are not business as usual? Could Oli Marmol stay or does he have to go regardless of whether he deserves it? Should the Cardinals retrench or reboot for 2025? All this and much more!

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With Allen (@amedlock1) "on assignment", as they say in the radio biz, Daniel (@C70) brought in Mr. Reliable Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) to cover the innings gap. The Cardinals dropped the first two in Toronto and have fallen back to .500. Will they finish the year on the positive side of the ledger? What kind of changes should be made and do the DeWitts care about the luster that is being lost from the organization? Should we treat all hitters that succeed elsewhere the same? What do you do about this offense? Plus Alex brings us a Cardinal from the past...

It's more fun to talk about winning baseball than losing baseball, but at this point in the season it's hard for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to think it means much more than window dressing. The guys talk about the week that was while also talking about changes that are coming. The first domino fell Friday with the announcement that Gary Larocque would not be returning to his role as Director of Player Development. What does that mean for the offseason? How important is that job for the success of the Cardinals? The guys also talked about whether the...

In a week when the Cardinals kinda undid their trade deadline, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about what happened and what's next. Could this team be more interesting in September now that the trifecta of Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, and Victor Scott II are set to play every day? (Or will Michael Siani throw a wrench in that?) While there were other reasons for the departures of Shawn Armstrong and Tommy Pham, what sort of message does that send to the fanbase and is there any sort of plan? Should a seemingly resurgent Paul Goldschmidt...

Three games. That's what they call a winning streak. The Cardinals have done that for the first time since June and while it's good to see, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) aren't refreshing the official site for playoff ticket opportunities just yet. Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman are back in Memphis. How surprising were those moves? What does the future hold for Paul Goldschmidt? Should next season be about "letting the kids play"? All that and so much more!

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Are the Cardinals done or is there still life in those bones? Should the team be playing the young guys or pushing hard for the playoffs? In the aftermath of a win against the Dodgers that snapped a five-game losing streak, Daniel (@C70) and pinch-hitting host Jake Wood (Rambling Redbirds, @woodbat28) take a look at the club from both an optimistic and pessimistic point of view. Can they put a run together and if they do, what would it look like? Should the front office be considering an extension for Masyn Winn? And what in the world are they...

When you want to know about the Cardinal minor leagues, there are a number of great people to go ask. Daniel (@C70) decided to get them all--well, at least a lot of them. Joining him on this show to talk about the system are Adam Akbani (@AdamAkbani) and Blake Newberry (@bt_newberry) from Viva El Birdos, Kareen (@KareemSSN) from Redbird Rants, and the legend that is Kyle Reis (@kyler416). The guys give their thoughts on the 2024 draft--how would you grade it without counting J.J. Wetherholt is the more normal question they are asked--and opine on Randy Flores's reputation...

What a busy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. John Mozeliak and company were busy up to the deadline on Tuesday afternoon, making two trades with different motivations. The front office made the deal of the deadline with the White Sox and Dodgers, then parted ways with Dylan Carlson in a move that maybe they didn't have to make. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about both deals in depth. How surprising was it that Tommy Pham returned? What concerns are there with Erick Fedde? Will the change of scenery work for Carlson? The guys also get into the...

A tough series in Pittsburgh, followed by a rough loss on Friday night, poses the question. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) try to sort through it all, talking about Sonny Gray's stumbles over the last month (and his slightly cryptic and very unspecific interview after the game). What is this team, now that it is 1 1/2 games out of the playoff race? Can they turn it around? Will reinforcements be coming at the trade deadline? Players are already being dealt--does that impact John Mozeliak's timetable? Will Dylan Carlson still be here next week? What about the players returning from injury...

There wasn't much Cardinal baseball to talk about over the last week but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here anyway. The guys discuss the All-Star Game, more in theory than the actual game that happened. Should things be rearranged for more optimal exposure? What makes connections to fans more, the game or the derby? After all that, the guys dive into what's going on with the Cardinals, starting with the 2024 draft. How quickly should JJ Wetherholt move? How surprising was it that he was the pick? There's then discussions of injury returns, especially Tommy Edman, and what might...

You know it's a weird week when the team goes from four games out to 5.5 within the span of ten hours. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the brief Royals series and how that shook out. After that, they get into the trade deadline talk, discussing what the Cardinals might need and what they might give up. There's a discussion of the All-Star Game and Allen's contention Ryan Helsley should have had company in Texas. They then look ahead to the Cubs series before Allen's internet connection tells them it's time to wrap it up.

Only doing one show a week means that Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) don't have to worry about load management, though apparently their technology isn't at the same level. Even with some technical difficulties, the guys get into how so many times we are hearing about unavailable relievers. Does that plus the strong run of Andre Pallante shift the trade deadline discussion? There are bats returning soon and no obvious place to put them. How will that work out? Does that mean some major league pieces will be trade bait? That plus some broadcast talk at the end for...

As of this recording, the Cardinals are 41-39, meaning the halfway point of the season is upon us. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about how things are looking for a club that's playing well enough to be a playoff team. How concerning is last night's blowout loss to the Reds? What are the Cardinals thinking with the promotion of Gordon Graceffo? What will the Cardinals be looking for at the trade deadline and how will they be able to get it? All this and much more!

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Thursday night's game at Rickwood Field was a moving and special experience and nothing that Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are qualified to do full justice to. They talk about it anyway, though, as well as the other ceremonial games that MLB has been having as well. After that, they shift to the Cardinals with the debut of Adam Kloffenstein leading the way. How is the club going to use him? Should we be concerned about Lance Lynn? Are getting back injured players really like making a trade? All that and more (plus some technical glitches) and a bonus...

As is their tradition, the Cardinals invited bloggers and podcasters up for a game last weekend and both Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) were in attendance. Now back in their homes in Arkansas and Oklahoma, they break down what John Mozeliak had to say in the Q&A. When will Jordan Walker return? Is it surprising that the club isn't fond of the outside labs and when will they get their own? What's Mo thinking as the trade deadline gets nearer? All that and reasons for optimism around the club!

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After an off day, the Cardinals went to Philadelphia Friday night and dropped a close one to the Phillies. Unlike some other losses this year, it didn't fill Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) with as much fear and trembling as some others. The current good run of Cardinal baseball has eased some tensions, but for how long? The guys talk about load management, Oli Marmol's cooling seat, and what has to happen before 2023 stops lingering in the collective memory. Plus they kick around what to do about Paul Goldschmidt and the disturbing downturn of Dylan Carlson. Plenty in here...

High school baseball season is over which means the band is back together. Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Allen (@amedlock1) after 20 weeks of great guests to see where things stand both with him and the Cardinals. After an update about Tulsa Hale, the guys get into a resurgent Cardinals team that still has its flaws. Is this a repeat of 2023 when they surged and then stumbled? How great is Masyn Winn and, conversely, how much do we worry about Jordan Walker? What might be happening in the front office? And with the official reveal, how do the City Connect jerseys...

It's always a blast when Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) joins the show and this time is no exception. Daniel (@C70) and Alex talk about the current team while they bludgeon their way to a win against the Red Sox. Have they missed their window of being able to support good pitching? Will this team be good, interestingly bad, or just bad? The guys also dip into their well of Cardinal memories, talking about Vince Coleman, Matt Morris, Dave Duncan, Jeff Weaver, and other players and teams from the past. Plus they discuss the leaked City Connect jerseys and talk about...

It's the Best Dans in Baseball! Daniel (@C70) welcomes back his former podcast partner Dan Buffa (@buffa82) as the Cardinals take on Milwaukee on Saturday night. There's a whole lot of problems with this team but unfortunately not a lot of solutions. The guys talk about the miserable offense, when on the calendar you have to start looking to next year, and Willson Contreras's horrible injury. Stick around for Dan's recommendations about what to see out at the theater!

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The major league product is getting a little bit better but the minor leagues are the focus of this show. Blake Newberry (Viva El Birdos, TheCardinalNation.com, @bt_newberry) drops by to chat with Daniel (@C70) about all sorts of different facets of the organization. What sort of changes have taken place with the minor league pitchers? Are there some signs that the major league offense might be able to rebound? Have the Cardinals handled Jordan Walker or Tink Hence properly? All this and a little draft talk!

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Some better play and some more wins have Daniel (@C70) and this week's guest Ben Godar of Cardinals Off Day (@bengodar) at least somewhat more optimistic about this team. How long can it last, though? Can the pitching keep this run going until the offense really clicks? Why is Jordan Walker in Memphis? Why is Ben scared of the high draft pick this summer? Can they make the team completely out of catchers? All this and much more in a fun conversation!

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As the Cardinals face off against the Brewers, Daniel (@C70) chats with Nate of Talking About Birds (TalkingAboutBirds DOT COM) about how things have gone so far this season for St. Louis. How concerning is the offensive downturn, especially out of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado? Can Nolan Gorman turn it around? How is this team winning with pitching and how long can it continue to last? Plus some raves about Masyn Winn and a fact you might not know about mortality rates in Colorado. And we've got Allen (@amedlock1) back to talk about how things are going with...

Cardinals fans are blessed with incredible minor league coverage from many sources and at the top of that list is Brian Walton (@B_Walton) of The Cardinal Nation.com. Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Brian and talk about a variety of different topics. Is it a good thing that Victor Scott II is still in St. Louis? What's the most interesting thing to keep an eye on in regards to Thomas Saggase? What's the verdict on Randy Flores's tenure? Which minor league team is the most intriguing to watch this season? All this and much...

The Cardinals, as of this writing, are a team above .500. That's something we couldn't say at all in 2023! Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it all over with Kelsey Burd (@kburdtweets) to find out just how the vibes are going around this team right now. How much better does this team feel than after the first two games? What happens when Lars Nootbaar--and then others--rejoin the team? Will Ivan Herrera ever give back the catching job? All of this and much more as two multi-show podcasters meet up!

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There's only one game in the books (as the show is recorded) but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel familiar. Daniel (@C70) brings in Russ Robinson (@frrobinson1957) to talk about an Opening Day that fell flat. Was the loss itself frustrating or was it more because it was very much like 2023 in its character? Is it surprising that Victor Scott II made it to the majors after the injury to Dylan Carlson? There's been some updates on the injuries, so there's some talk about that as well as what might be different if Bill DeWitt Jr. stepped away. Plus...

The great line of 2024 guests continues as Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89), half of the father-son duo that makes up the Playing Catch podcast. With the regular season just a week away, the guys take stock of what the Cardinals are showing down in Florida. How concerning is the lack of power? Are the starting pitchers going to be this bad? Or is everything meaningless in such a small sample size? The guys go through all of that and then touch on the news out of Los Angeles (by way of Korea) about Shohei Ohtani. Plus we...

The Pirates are usually last when you think about the NL Central. While that's not why we're just now getting around to talking about them, it is a bit of reasonable representation of how things go. However, things might be changing in the Steel City. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) who brings us insight on that squad. What was the offseason like for them (and how was it like the one in St. Louis)? When will Paul Skenes make it to the show? What team could finish behind the Pirates in the standings? Plenty...

Every year, Ben Cerutti (@stlfancb7) comes by the show to talk about his projection system and what it says about the year to come. However, the main topic for today was something nobody saw coming. Oli Marmol was the winner of the St. Louis Spring Extension contest, getting a two year deal. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Ben, discussing the reasons the club did it now and whether it will keep them from making a needed move this winter. Then they get into Ben's projections, talking about who looks good according to these numbers, and more notably what...

The Reds may be the most interesting team in the NL Central. The range of outcomes may be greater for them than any other team. Daniel (@C70) chats with Doug Gray (@dougdirt24) about that team from Cincinnati. Did they have a successful offseason? What's it like to not have Joey Votto around? What has to happen for the Reds to take the division with 90 wins? All that and much more on our third divisional showcase!

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We continue our look around the NL Central by heading to the north side of the Windy City talk about the team we love to hate. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Evan Altman (@DEvanAltman) to get a feel for how 2024 is shaking out for them. From the offseason to how Craig Counsell is settling in to who will win the division, there's plenty of good-natured discussion here for Cardinals fans to better understand a rival!

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With spring training now into full swing, Daniel (@C70) sits down to hash it all out with MLB.com writer and Seeing Red podcaster Will Leitch (@williamfleitch). The guys talk over lessons from last year and what the silver lining of a miserable season is plus look at all the moves that the club made this winter. There's also discussions about the manager and the potential manager in waiting. Plus Allen (@amedlock1) is back with another coach's report, this time talking about the first week of real games for Tulsa Hale!

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It's time to meet the neighbors With the season less than a month away, Daniel (@C70) sat down with Jack Stern (@ByJackStern) to take a look at the Brewers in the first of a series looking at the NL Central. Are the Brewers trying to have their cake and eat it too? What does an associate manager do? Will Christian Yelich return to his MVP form? All that and more as we preview 2024!

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There are things that make you sit up and take notice. One of those is when Kyle Reis (@kyler416) drops his prospect list. This year, the Dirty 35 (plus 15) showed up on Twitter with limited commentary but Daniel (@C70) brings the prospect guru on to break it all down. Where does Cooper Hjerpe rank? Who farther down the list should you keep an eye on? Is Travis Honeyman's future sweet or sour? All that and much more, plus talk about what's gone on so far in Cardinals camp. Add in the second edition of Coach's Corner with Allen (@amedlock1) and...

Spring training games are here! On the eve of actual baseball, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Josh Jacobs (@joshjacoMLB). Besides talking about Josh's background in writing and podcasting, the guys hash out the winter one more time before looking forward to what's coming up in the spring. Zach Thompson and Matthew Liberatore both take the mound tomorrow--who is more likely to stick on the roster? Will Tommy Edman be ready for Opening Day and if not, what happens? What are we looking for as the games start? And then bonus content, as Allen (@amedlock1) stops by to give...

Baseball is returning! Allen's (@amedlock1) team gets started next week but the Cardinals are already in Jupiter as images of hurlers hurling and hitters hitting flood the internet. Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Viva El Birdos editor Jason Hill to talk about some of the things that are starting to come out of camp. Is Nolan Arenado throwing players under the bus? What kind of leadership is the team looking for? There's also some talk about the reconstructed bullpen and who might (and might not) be a part of it along with what Jason's looking...

The line of great guests continues as Daniel (@C70) fills Allen's (@amedlock1) spot with Dayn Perry, writer at CBS Sports and (more importantly) author of his own Cardinals-centric Substack, Birdy Work. The guys talk about writing on Substack and the audience that it reaches before moving on to baseball-centric discussion. What kind of grade does Dayn give the offseason? How interesting is the bullpen construction? Which young hitter has him most intrigued? Plus the guys discuss the Diamond Sports RSN situation, a topic Dayn has written on thoroughly. All that and a little "back in my day" ranting as...

We're getting closer and closer to actual baseball and while Allen (@amedlock1) is getting his team ready, Daniel (@C70) get the chance to talk things over with Ben Clemens (Fangraphs, @_Ben_Clemens). How does a national writer approach the job and how glad was Ben he didn't have to write about the Cardinals all year last year? What were his thoughts about the offseason and what happens if things go south again? What player excites him most on the current squad? Another enjoyable conversation so come give it a listen!

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With Allen (@amedlock1) still out prepping for Nathan Hale's opener on February 20, Daniel has the chance to sit down with Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) for their annual conversation. How rough was it to cover the 2023 Cardinals? Was she glad when the season was finally over? Did she see the leadership void that the club has spoken of this winter? The two also get into the winter moves by the Cardinals as well as what Katie is looking forward to the most about going to Jupiter in a couple of weeks. Also we get a cameo by Katie's cat...

With Allen (@amedlock1) still getting the high school baseball season fired up, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Matt Pauley (@MattPauleyOnAir) of KMOX. Matt gives us the lowdown about his career and what it was like to call Cardinal games in Milwaukee last season before diving into Cardinals talk. What was it like doing a call-in show in the middle of the worst season in ages? Another Matt, Mr. Carpenter, is back wearing the Birds on the Bat. Is this a disaster or is there some reasons for optimism? The guys also talk about the pitching...

You can't get very far into a new season without talking it over with Jeff Jones of the Belleville News Democrat (@jmjones). Daniel (@C70) brings in the intrepid reporter to talk about what it was like covering the mess that was last year, what exactly Michael Girsch does, is it fair to think the team should spend more, and what he's looking forward to for both Winter Warmup and Jupiter. Lots of great discussion here so jump right on in!

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Welcome to the 10th season of Musial! It's that time of year when Allen (@amedlock1) is consumed with his coaching duties and the guest stars come out. This time, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12). The guys indulge in some therapy, talking about what went wrong in 2023. How could things have gone differently with a better April? Does the World Baseball Classic legitimately play a role? They then move on to this offseason. The Cardinals have made the moves they said they would. Is it enough? Is there more coming? What do all the moving parts...