Cardinals Overtime: St. Louis Cardinals

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to upend daily life around the world, Major League Baseball has postponed Opening Day until at least mid-May. To pass the time, Mike looks back at some of his favorite Cardinals and ballpark memories as we look ahead to better days with plenty of baseball.

As Spring Training begins, the St. Louis Cardinals appear to be counting on a healthy dose of #CardinalsDevilMagic to bring them success in 2020. Will it actually work? Mike offers his thoughts on that strategy, as well as Marcell Ozuna's departure to Atlanta, in this edition of Cardinals Overtime.

Trade rumors are swirling throughout Major League Baseball, and it sounds like Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado could be on the move soon. Could he land in St. Louis? Mike makes the case for the trade. Plus, a late scouting report on new Cardinals pitcher Kwang-hyun Kim.

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and once again, the St. Louis Cardinals were nothing more than spectators at baseball's marquee offseason event. Is the Cardinals' front office too patient? Plus, as the 2010s come to a close, Mike looks back at the Top 5 Cardinals moments of the decade.

The offseason is underway for the St. Louis Cardinals, and there's already a lot to discuss. In this episode, Mike breaks down some well-deserved recognition for Kolten Wong and Mike Shildt, a possible extension for Yadier Molina, and why the hot stove might be pretty chilly in St. Louis this winter.

The St. Louis Cardinals were swept out of the NLCS by the Washington Nationals, but Mike says in spite of the loss, the 2019 season was still a success in St. Louis. So where do the Redbirds go from here? All that and more on this week's edition of Cardinals Overtime.

For the fifth time in the last nine years, the St. Louis Cardinals are in the NLCS! In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike looks ahead to the Cards-Nats showdown, discusses Mike Shildt's fiery postgame speech, and why Yadier Molina cemented his Hall of Fame case.

It got a little dicey at the end, but the St. Louis Cardinals are 2019 NL Central champions! In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike looks ahead to the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves and offers some thoughts on the postseason roster.

With the St. Louis Cardinals now officially in the playoffs, Mike recaps this weekend's utter destruction of the Chicago Cubs and looks ahead to the final week of the season. Plus, is an old Redbirds manager about to be back in a Major League dugout?

Cardinals, Cubs, NL Central on the line. It doesn't get any better than this, and Mike breaks it all down on this edition of Cardinals Overtime. 

As the St. Louis Cardinals gear up for the stretch that will define their season, Mike Bauer explains why the outcome of this pennant race could go well beyond 2019. Plus, why Kolten Wong is the Cardinals' secret superstar, and a tribute to the late Chris Duncan. 

The St. Louis Cardinals are on a roll, and Mike has a case of pennant fever. In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike explains why he's so confident in this Cardinals team and looks at Mike Shildt's case for NL Manager of the Year.

As the baseball season heads into September, Mike is ready to buy into the St. Louis Cardinals as a playoff contender. Plus, a deeper look at Bill DeWitt's recent interview with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. All that and more on this week's edition of Cardinals Overtime!

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for the stretch run, Mike takes a look at the path the Redbirds will face if they want to get back to October. Plus, the new school-old school divide in baseball, and what Shildt should do with Matt Carpenter and Tommy Edman.

In spite of a sudden coaching change, the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in first place once again. Mike discusses the sudden firing of assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska, takes a look at Mike Shildt's handling of young players, and has a pretty nice comparison for Jack Flaherty. 

In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike discusses a winless road trip in California that has the Cardinals out of a playoff spot once again. Can the front office ever be trusted to turn things around? Plus, a quick check on some of the rising prospects in the farm system.

On this episode of Cardinals Overtime, the MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and once again, the Cardinals' front office failed to improve a contending team. Mike Bauer says enough is enough, and it's time for the people in charge to be held accountable. 

With the second half of the season underway and the trade deadline approaching, the St. Louis Cardinals are on fire. Mike looks at some reasons for the sudden surge and explains why the Redbirds can't afford to be idle at the deadline in this week's episode of Cardinals Overtime.

As Cardinals Overtime returns after a weeklong hiatus, Mike discusses whether the Redbirds should buy or sell at the trade deadline and speculates on who would make sense for the Cardinals' rotation.

On this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike Bauer discusses Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt's lengthy comments defending of the state of his team. Is the skipper right, or does this hint at bigger problems within the organization? 

The Cardinals have a decision to make at closer following Jordan Hicks's Tommy John surgery. Plus, what would the Cardinals look like if Albert Pujols never left? Mike discusses all of that in this week's episode of Cardinals Overtime.

With Albert Pujols making his long-anticipated return to Busch Stadium this weekend, Mike shares some of his favorite memories of Pujols in a Cardinals uniform. Plus, the Cardinals are starting to show signs of life after a strong road trip.

The St. Louis Cardinals have been on a downward trend for years. Is there a simple fix, or does the problem require dramatic changes to the organization? Mike ponders this question and more on the latest episode of Cardinals Overtime. 

In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike recaps the Redbirds' weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs and digs into some sabermetrics as we look ahead to the month of June.

In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to have one of their worst months in recent memory, and Mike thinks the organization's problems go deeper than wins and losses. 

In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, the May struggles continue for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Mike wonders if the Cardinals' front office has a disconnect with the current state of the team. Enjoy!

In this episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike recaps a rough homestand for the St. Louis Cardinals and offers a nostalgic look at Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. Enjoy!

In episode two of Cardinals Overtime, Mike recaps another winning week for the Redbirds and why he isn't bothered by Kris Bryant's "boring" comments about STL. 

In the first episode of Cardinals Overtime, Mike recaps the Redbirds' hot start to the season, implores the front office to give Dallas Keuchel a look, and offers a critique of Mike Shildt as a manager.

A preview of the Cardinals Overtime podcast with Mike Bauer, discussing all things St. Louis Cardinals. Coming soon!