Redbird Report Podcast

The Cardinals' homestand was an overwhelming success. BK & T-Bone break down the Cardinals' decision to go to a 6-man rotation, how does Brendan Donovan fit into the Cardinals' long-term plans, and is Thomas Saggese too valuable to send back to the minors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cardinals' road trip was a disaster as the bullpen imploded. Brandon Kiley & Tanner Hendrickson break down how the Cardinals can fix their bullpen issues, if Willson Contreras should be moved down in the lineup with his recent struggles, and should the Cardinals option Siani or Saggese when Gorman returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cardinals start the season with a winning record at home, and the offense has been a pleasant surprise. The guys discuss Ivan Herrera's breakout, but how much concern do we have with his defense behind the plate? Also, what are BK & T-Bone keeping an eye on for the Cardinals' upcoming road trip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out the first episode of the Redbird Report podcast with Brandon Kiley & Tanner Henderickson. The guys talk about the Cardinals' final roster decisions, can this season be a success without Gorman and Walker reaching their ceiling, and the importance of the first month of the season for the Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Welp, that didn't go as planned - Season recap by the numbers - Cardinals leaderboards - The Waino Weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- What's the good news? - Walker is starting to look like the guy we all expected - Masyn Winn is a game-changer at SS. Are we worried about his bat? - How do we feel about the young pitching (Libby, Thompson, Rom)? - Waino Weekend - I'm not crying, you're crying... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Adam Wainwright's chase to 200 - Who is Adam handing the pitching torch to? - Jordan Walker making big strides - Zach Thompson's opportunity in the rotation - Is Libby in the pen for good? - Masyn Winn important reps now pay dividends next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- 47 games remaining - What do you want to see? - Libby against the Rays - Will Waino reach 200 wins? - Does Jordan Walker continue to make strides? - When the hell is Winn going to be here? - Is it Zack Thompson's time to shine? - JoJo taking advantage of his opportunity - Is Noot a dude? - Tyler O'Neill value down the stretch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Cardinals making moves - Cabrera out / Tepera in - Mo on what fans should expect at the deadline - Who's in and who's out? - Pending free agents that could be dealt - Will the Cardinals loosen up the outfield logjam? - Who would you trade: Donovan or Edman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Another gut punch - Gallegos struggles - Successful road trip? - Thoughts on the trade deadline - Walker hit streak and adjustments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Where do the Cardinals go from here? - Will the Cardinals make a change? - Who is to blame for struggles? - Can Contreras regain his confidence? - What are the Cardinals willing to sell at the deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- "Not Great" - Is this division still winnable? - Where is the offense? - Have the starters turned a corner? - What is Luken Baker's role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- THE BIRDS ARE BACK! - The Nolans are leading the way - Pitchers are giving the offense a chance - Is the rotation good enough? - Is Paul DeJong officially back? - Has Mercado earned more playing time? - Pitchers look more comfortable with Contreras - Need to gain ground on the upcoming road trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- What's a winning streak? - Guess we should talk about Willson Contreras - Paul DeJong is back, baby! - Jack Flaherty and the pitching staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Remembering Mike Shannon - Worst start in 50 years! - Have we seen anything like this recently? - Nolan Arenado the key - is he close? - How to keep the young players focused on the task at hand - What is Oli's message to this club? - What to do with Steven Matz spot in the rotation? - Flamethrowers debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Welcome to San Francisco - Cardinals struggles continue in series openers - What the heck is going on & who's to blame? - Welcome back Paul DeJong - What do you do with all of these infielders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Why are the Cardinals struggling? - Is starting pitching turning the corner? - What are the woes with RISP? - Nolan Gorman is on fire - Nolan Arenado keeps rollin' - Is Jordan Walker coming back to Earth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Cardinals starters continue to struggle - Not taking advantage of RISP - Jordan Walker still streaking - Alec Burleson earning more opportunities - Is the outfield too crowded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Walker hits first HR & continues to impress - The state of the Cardinals' rotation - Oli vs. O'Neill - Preview Cardinals vs. Brewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Can Jordan Walker make the most of his opportunity? - Previewing Cardinals Opening Day lineup - Any surprises on the Cardinals' final roster? - Miles Mikolas nabs Opening Day start and new contract - Cardinals season predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Waino no bueno - Who fits in the rotation? - Could this be good news for the Cardinals & Waino? - What have we learned so far in camp? - What questions do we still have? - Will a Cardinal get an extension before Spring ends? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Live from Jupiter Florida - If Jordan Walker is in, who is out? - Who will be left out of the bullpen? - Why Paul DeJong is on the roster - Is Alec Burleson the first man out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– Does Jordan Walker make the Opening Day roster? – Is Jack Flaherty back? – Can Steven Matz be a leader in the rotation? – Who's the Cardinals' backup catcher? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- What will the game look like with a clock? -What Cardinal pitchers could struggle with it? -Will bigger bases and limited pickoffs lead to more aggressive baserunning? -Will PitchCom for pitchers be here to stay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- The passing of Tim McCarver and what he meant to the industry - Non Roster invitees to spring to keep an eye on -The Cardinals winning their arbitration cases against Helsey and Cabrera- should we worry about any hurt feelings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Spring Training is HERE! - Thoughts on Universal DH after first season - Who is the Cardinals DH? - What will Paul DeJong's role be? - Send Brad Thompson your questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Pitchers & Catchers report 2/15 - Cardinals will have a lot of competition in camp - Biggest question heading into Spring Training - How will the outfield shake out? - Which OF do you have the most confidence in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Looking back at 2022 - Recapping offseason moves - ESPN ranks Cardinals lineup #2 - Who will make an impact this Spring? - How will the pitching staff hold up? - Big changes to the coaching staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- How do #STLCards & #RingTheBell matchup? - Breaking down the pitching matchups - This series comes down to Arenado & Goldy - Riding the hot hand in the postseason - Who leads off for the Cardinals? - Pujols will have another magical moment - Series predictions

- A road trip to remember for #STLCards - A lot of questions surrounding playoff rotation - An emotional homestand for players and fans - Can Tyler O'Neill be ready for the playoffs? - Who's making the postseason roster?

- A special night at Busch Stadium for Waino and Yadi - Why Yadi and Waino's battery record will never be broken - The chase for 700 and the Triple Crown - Will Albert Pujols hit #700 at home?

- Recapping the holiday weekend of baseball - Positives from Jack Flaherty's return to the mound - Dakota Hudson to Triple-A and Junior Fernández DFA - Yadier Molina reaches another milestone - Albert Pujols has another magical moment against the Cubs - Do you want to see Albert Pujols return next season? - How can Jose Quintana get back on track

- August has been a great month for the Cardinals - Albert Pujols will continue to get opportunities - Tyler O'Neill is the key to the Cardinals offense - Baseball needs to continue to grow the game - JoJo Romero and Zack Thompson emerging out of the bullpen - Pitching help is on the way with Steven Matz and Jack Flaherty

- Need to win the series in Colorado - Paul DeJong continues to rake - Is Tyler O'Neill ready to turn the corner? - Not worried about Miles' outing in Denver - Nolan Arenado isn't going anywhere - Big start for Dakota Hudson on Thursday

- Reliving a magical weekend at Busch Stadium - Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery shine in Cardinal debuts - Lars Nootbaar running away with RF job - The Impact of having Yadier Molina back - What does a sweep of the Yankees do for the Cardinals mentality? - Can't have a letdown against Colorado - Paul DeJong is BACK BABY! - The difficulties of pitching in Colorado

- Will Juan Soto be traded this season? - Cardinals have the pieces to pull off Juan Soto trade - Would the Cardinals be able to re-sign Juan Soto to a long-term deal? - Can Cardinals win division with Juan Soto in the lineup? - Will Reds trade within the division? - Should Angels deal Shohei Ohtani?

- Toughest loss of the year for the Cardinals last night - Cardinals need Dakota Hudson to go deep tonight - The Cardinals need bullpen help - Why aren't the Cardinals scoring runs? - Cardinals need other bats to step up - Cardinals have to get healthy

- It was a different game after the rain delay - James Naile is earning every opportunity he is getting - Dakota Hudson struggles continue - Should the Cardinals trade for Madison Bumgarner? - Andre Pallante continues to show poise on the mound - The Cardinals rotation has a lot of "what ifs" - How important is the upcoming homestand? - When will Yadier Molina return? - Need more production at catcher

- Previewing Cardinals vs. Cubs weekend series - Andre Pallante has been a revelation in the rotation - What we learned about the bullpen after series with Brewers - How has Oli managed the bullpen so far this season? - What is it like as a player when the Cubs come to Busch? - What are the expectations on this homestand for the Cardinals?

- Recap "Swinging for Impact" charity event at Topgolf for Big League Impact - On the Cardinals weekend series with the Reds - Zack Thompson's 1st Major League start - The Pirates are a team the Cardinals need to beat - How Harrison Bader handled the benching - Paul DeJong is starting to hit in the minors

- Tough loss to the Rays in extra innings - Nolan Arenado continues to amaze - Dakota Hudson improving his pace - Who else steps up in the bullpen? - Who should start and who should relieve?

- We are witnessing an incredible month of May from Paul Goldschmidt. - The adjustments that Nolan Gorman has already made. - Could Pallante start on Saturday in the double header against the Cubs? - Could we see Zack Thompson get called up?

- Where does Nolan Gorman fit best in the lineup? - Angel Rondon saved the Cardinals bullpen - The 2022 version of the Memphis Mafia is making an impact - Is Tommy Edman the SS for the future? - Do we take Paul Goldschmidt for granted?

- Cardinals offense continues to hit and miss - Where should the expectation level be for Steven Matz? - When is time to take the training wheels off Jordan Hicks? - Need more production from Carlson and O'Neill - Yepez and Donovan giving consistent at-bats - Can Jake Walsh stick around on the MLB roster?

- Cardinals hitting woes continue - It's Edmundo Sosa's time to shine with Paul DeJong going down - Juan Yepez continues to impress - What adjustments does Tyler O'Neill need to make at the plate? - Should the Cardinals move Tommy Edman to SS?

- Celebrating and remembering Chris Duncan - Juan Yepez is going to get his opportunities - Could we see Tommy Edman at SS this series? - Nolan Arenado remains red hot - Will Oli Marmol do more mixing and matching against the Giants?

- Visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - The Cardinals offense needs to get it going - Is Nolan Gorman forcing the Cardinals hand? - How can Hudson get on track earlier in games?

PITCHING: - Thoughts on the rotation so far - Miles Mikolas having a bounce back season - Will Andre Pallante remain on the MLB roster after May 1st? - Waino continues to defy Father Time - Ryan Helsley continues to impress OFFENSE: - Albert continues to start against right-handed pitching - Is Pujols the best option at DH? - Having protection behind Arenado - How concerned should we be about Carlson & Goldy? - When could we see Nolan Gorman in the Majors?

- How postponed games can help the rotation after a shortened Spring - Teams are protecting pitchers early on in the season - How special was Albert's homerun last night? - Could Pujols play against more right-handed pitchers? - On the depth of the Cardinals lineup - Nolan Arenado adjustments made this offseason

- One of the greatest Opening Days in Cardinals history - We saw vintage Adam Wainwright - Will Albert Pujols get more starts against right-handed pitchers? - Tyler O'Neill is in the best position in baseball - How dangerous can this Cardinals lineup be? - The Gold Glove defense was on display

On this episode of the Redbird Report Podcast with Dan McLaughlin and Brad Thompson: - Andre Pallante makes the Opening Day roster - Could Jordan Hicks be a starter this season? - Albert Pujols will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day - Impact of a missed Minor League season?