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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 at the All-Star Break? Plus a great moment from Rich (@remembirds) about an awesome pitching performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 first start for Uncle Charlie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 two games of the season. How is Oli Marmol going to juggle the lineup? Are there any concerns in the early going? Will there be a getaway lineup on Sunday? All this plus Richard (@remembirds) brings us a remembrance of the biggest game of Hard Hittin' Mark Whiten's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more history into the mix. Enjoy the last show of spring training! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 our first look at Tulsa Hale baseball with the coach, Allen Medlock (@amedlock1)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 became FanDuel. There's a little talk about one of his co-workers that was in the news this week as well, so come in and join the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that and much more in a fun conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and fun show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and we've got another history moment from Richard (@remembirds)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 as we start 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about Roger Maris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, is open to moving on. If that happens, how will we remember the Goldnado era? Are they Cardinal Hall of Famers? Finally, blackouts seem to be done in the St. Louis market with the new agreement with FanDuel Sports Midwest. And there was much rejoicing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Goldschmidt the qualifying offer? Plus trade talk and another history moment from @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from Cleveland or branch out with his hires? All this plus another look back at history (and a very timely one after last night!) with @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in Cardinal playoff history from @remembirds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a lot more. What does this mean for Paul Goldschmidt? Do they have to eat some contracts just to chart this new direction? What does this mean for our winter podcasts? All of this and much more on this week's outing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to reminisce about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Cardinals should or would bring back Paul Goldschmidt and what's going on in center field. A nice morning conversation that we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 be considered for a return? And is the ownership getting the message of an empty stadium? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 doing with Jordan Walker? All this and much more in this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. They talk about the system as a whole as well, including their favorite prospects. Plus when will we see Jordan Walker and what are the Cards going to do with all these catchers? All this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 action on the field this week, including Michael McGreevy's remarkable debut. All that and much more! Daniel's Substack post referenced: https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/scared-of-the-future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, will that be a help? Will Lance Lynn return next season? So many questions to kick around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 happen at the trade deadline. There are no rainouts on this show, even if you might want one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your Fourth of July weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at the end of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sit with the guys? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the balanced schedule in ways that probably won't surprise you. It's an extra-long show but that's just more goodness for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tulsa Hale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more in a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices