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After some of Brett Ballantini's idiotic, angry and/or questionable ramblings in our staff discussions, Malachi Hayes suggested a ... debate? ... of sorts, centered around the White Sox trade of Adrian Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays at the deadline last week. You don't have to listen to the podcast to determine who won the debate: If you are a "gut" fan, you might like my arguments, while if you like reasoned analysis and optimism, Malachi is your guy. (By the way, first round went to Hayes, as Houser had his worst start of the season to open his Rays career.) This was mostly Houser and related debate, but we did move on to other things: Shout-out to pandemic-era media, as multiple technical snafus found the two of us back on Zoom for the podcast! Some of the crux of Brett's biscuit with Houser comes from some raw (albeit small sample-size) stats: No pitcher of 11 games or fewer with the White Sox has ever done better than Houser's 3.0 WAR — and you have to get to 18 games before you find a better (short) season. Additionally, over 125 seasons of White Sox history there have been just 18 better 11-game stretches better than Houser's 2.10 ERA ... and just seven have come in the DH era, and two this century Malachi counters that such stats make it even more urgent/compelling to deal Houser now, without (much) regard to the return. While Brett largely rejects the logic, Malachi pointed out that this deadline runs along the lines of 2024's, where a similiar-ish trade was made in sending out Erick Fedde for Miguel Vargas At some point, do you start collecting quality players rather than continuing to build for the future? Whether Houser is one of those guys, or Fedde was, SOMEONE has to be a building block instead of a trade piece Through process of elimination Brett isolated Malachi's best-case competitive window opening for the White Sox to be 2027. Brett is more of the 2029 belief As time ran out on our free Zoom, Malachi and Brett discussed some of the brighter developments of 2025: Edgar Quero, Kyle Teel and Colson Montgomery Please support our White Sox writing and podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Game 2 Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 2 Marlins at Braves 7:15PM ET—Sandy Alcantara will start for Miami. Alcantara, in 22 starts carries an ERA of 6.44 with WHIP of 1.42. The right hander strikes out 16.8% with 8.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 45.3% with 1.01 home runs per nine innings. Eric Fedde is starting for Atlanta. Fedde has 22 starts dealing with an ERA of 5.32 with WHIP of 1.48. The right hander strikes out 13.6% with 10.5% walks. Ground balls are 40.2% with 1.29 home runs per nine innings.
Atlanta Braves Recap for August 4, 2025 Braves lose 3-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park. Braves Game 111 (44-67) WP: Priester (11-2) LP: Fedde (3-12) SV: Megill (25) Attendance: 30,790 In addition to my thoughts on the game listen to postgame comments from Pitcher Erick Fedde and Manager Brian Snitker. #MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves ✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Erick Fedde Postgame Interview after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park. WP: Priester (11-2) LP: Fedde (3-12) SV: Megill (25) Braves Game 111 (47-64) Attendance: 30,790 #MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves ✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Erick Fedde Postgame Interview after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.WP: Priester (11-2)LP: Fedde (3-12)SV: Megill (25)Braves Game 111 (47-64)Attendance: 30,790#MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com
Atlanta Braves Recap for August 4, 2025Braves lose 3-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.Braves Game 111 (44-67)WP: Priester (11-2)LP: Fedde (3-12)SV: Megill (25)Attendance: 30,790In addition to my thoughts on the game listen to postgame comments from Pitcher Erick Fedde and Manager Brian Snitker.#MLB #AtlantaBraves #Braves✅ Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com
Atlanta Braves vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Braves at Royals 7:40PM ET—Erick Fedde expected to start for Atlanta. Fedde in 20 starts carried an ERA of 5.22 with WHIP of 1.50. The traded right hander fans 14.1% with 10.1% walks. Grounders are 39.2% with 1.24 home runs per nine innings.
Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinal baseball as the trade deadline looms. Brad talks about Fedde being picked up by the Braves, Nolan Arenado's possibility of being traded, and other target/trade pieces that could be moved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 239 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include the injury to Grant Holmes, the acquisition of Erick Fedde, a bad season getting worse for the Atlanta Braves, Michael Harris's strong week, the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline, and much more.Download the DraftKings Pick6 app and use code FOUL for new customers to get a special sign up offer. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to HT on YouTube!
In this episode of Braves Central, we break down why the Braves are trending toward being sellers at the trade deadline. Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias are drawing interest, and Atlanta has already dealt for starter Erick Fedde to patch a rotation decimated by injuries. Michael Harris II is heating up after a rough first half, and Ozzie Albies enters a pivotal stretch as he tries to prove he’s still the long-term answer at second base. What moves are coming next? We’ve got the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE Worst Fans in Baseball - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan's Podcast
Tom and Pat talk about Erick Fedde's DFA, what this says about about John Mozeliak's legacy, and how it defines an era of malaise in Cardinal baseball. Pat shares a Twitter spat he got into with regional journalist titan, Jim Hayes. Read our articles here: https://the-worst-blog-in-baseball.comFollow us on Twitter: @worstfanspod, @WorstFansTom, @WorstFansJosh, @budterracebro, @WorstFansNik, @patliacci
This week, Nate and Ben talk Canada and the Savannah Bananas, then it's all Cardinals: Gorman hits the IL, trade chatter heats up, and the rotation continues to fall apart while the bullpen thrives. They break down Pallante's Jekyll-and-Hyde sinker, discuss Fedde's DFA as the news breaks, and preview the upcoming Padres and Marlins series. Plus, league news, Rich Hill makes history, and a Wrigley fan goes all in for a souvenir.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.
In the second hour of the show, we are joined by Dani Wexelman, of MLB Network Radio, and Matthew Rocchio, who covers STL City SC for STL Sports Central.
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals loss to the Rockies on Tuesday after Erick Fedde delivered another poor outing. His presence in the rotation was obviously untenable to anyone with eyes in recent weeks. But John Mozeliak kept his closed.What has ensued has effectively taken the wind out of the Cardinals sails. And it has been shameful from start to finish.Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year!
In this emergency episode, we dive into the St. Louis Cardinals' roster shake-up as veteran pitcher Erick Fedde is designated for assignment following a brutal sweep at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, the league's worst team. We break down Fedde's disappointing 2025 season, where his 3-10 record and 5.22 ERA in 20 starts—capped by a disastrous six-run outing in just three innings against the Rockies—forced the Cardinals' hand. With the team now cemented as sellers ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, we explore what this means for the franchise's future, John Mozeliak's legacy, and the potential trades that could reshape the roster.
– How many players on the Cardinals would be core members of a contender?– Is it CFP or Bust for Illinois?– Lets look back on the Cardinals timeline with Fedde and when was it the right time to move on from him. – The Junk DrawerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-17:14) Tonight's the sought after Erick Fedde start. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about Masyn Winn's ability to spray it around. Will this be Fedde's last start as a Cardinal? Welly loves Liam Doyle. Jim Bowden has the Cardinals as both buyers and sellers. Jackson's self-tanner glitter incident.(17:22-28:57) Chairman Steve checks in on the phone lines. RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Endorsements are coming in fast and furious for Wellington. The Plow Wedding was hotter than the fires of hell.(29:07-37:50) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
St Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cardinals at Rockies 8:40PM ET—Erick Fedde will start for St Louis. Fedde has nineteen starts with an ERA of 4.83 with WHIP of 1.47. The right hander strikes out 13.5% with 10.7% walks. Ground balls served at 39.2% with 1.09 home runs per nine innings.
Looking at the Cardinals half-way point today with Martin Kilcoyne. We talk a bit about their draft and the top players drafted across the board. Martin gets into the Holliday family history in the draft and how Colorado won out for Ethan. Thoughts on trading Fedde, promoting McGreevy, Westerholt and more player movement. Could Nootbaar be a bargaining chip? Some La Russa news, plus All-Star game & HR Derby hot takes. Listen here thanks to Lou Fusz Automotive group:
(00:00-11:04) Martin's daily drop request. Favorite noodles. Angel hair is the shoestring fry of pasta. Noodle takes a plenty. Hardos on the text line.(11:12-20:06) They're talking meat temperatures in the YouTube chat. Cards limping into the All-Star break. Odds of the Cardinals making the playoffs this year. Doug doesn't like the Cardinals Sunday caps. Maton and Helsley struggled on Saturday. They want more pasta talk.(20:16-40:50) Brad Thompson joins the show after the four hour rain delay yesterday. Good time for the All-Star break with the guys being banged up and tired. Mikolas and Fedde looked better over the weekend. Michael McGreevy. Jordan Walker. How long will it take Liam Doyle to get to the Majors?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Atlanta Braves vs. St Louis Cardinals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Braves at Cardinals 2:15PM ET—Nathan Wiles is starting for Atlanta. Wiles in one start allowed three earned runs with one strikeout in one inning. The right hander was an eighth-round pick in 2019 out of Oklahoma with good numbers this year in Triple A but struggles the previous two seasons. Erick Fedde is starting for St Louis. Fedde has eighteen starts carrying an ERA of 4.79 and WHIP of 1.47. The righty strikes out 13.9% with 11% walks. Ground ball rate of 38.1% with 0.96 home runs per nine innings.
(00:00-13:50) Raring to go this morning. Bronny is the lead. Big news in the Blues broadcast booth. John Kelly out. Vitale and Kerber simulcasting TV and radio. Not well received by the Blues fan base. Would the Cardinals ever consider this model? Dan Kelly.(13:58-32:42) Cards win last night and win the series against the Nats. Mikolas dealing last night. Doug called it. But he couldn't watch the end of the game because he couldn't find the remote. Them toddlers. J Killa is on the line and he's got some Mike Tomlin Steelers takes. Doug was right about fireworks. Najee Harris with a little firework injury. Velcro shoes.(32:52-46:13) Audio of Miles Mikolas talking about how important his start was last night for himself and the team. Fedde getting the start on Saturday. Playing the contract instead of the player. Is it better if he pitches well or gets shelled on Saturday?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-14:09) Big Chill Banger Friday. Best movie soundtracks. Getting an email from Tim really lifts one's spirits. Spinnin' vinyl. Shout out to humans. Best inventions. Potty Pedal. Are you pro or anti bidet?(14:17-00:00) RIP Lee Elia. Audio of his epic expletive ridden rant against Cubs fans. All-time sports rants. TALK TO THE TRAINER! What have we learned from this Cardinals Runway Season? MJ's mansion now can be rented as an AirBnB. (00:00-00:00) Did the Cardinals stop shooting fireworks after wins and homeruns? Doug thinks Fedde is gonna bounce back tomorrow against the Braves. Audio of Beau Pribula talking about his experience so far in Columbia and Mizzou's phenomenal facilities. I guess Penn State didn't have elevators. Expectations for Mizzou this season. Checking on the Mike Tomlin poll. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the big rebound performance from Miles Mikolas as the Cardinals beat the Nationals 8-1 at Busch Stadium on Thursday night. Really solid collective display from the offense, as well.But we spend plenty of time in this episode discussing the news that Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals again on Saturday despite previously believing the nod would go to Michael McGreevy.We go in on John Mozeliak's tentative managerial style and decision-making, as it seems the POBO is still fearful of changing a status quo that isn't even working favorably for his team. After all this time? Always.Follow this podcast page for Cardinals content all year round!
The latest Cardinals stretch, with plenty to say about Mozeliak sticking with Fedde, the Cardinals lack of star players, and a story about Joe Medwick.
Brendan Donovan is officially an All-Star! We talk about what that means for the Cardinals and dive into Mozeliak's comments on ownership's willingness to invest. Arenado's battling shoulder pain, Fedde's mechanics are a mess, and we wonder if it's time to trade Helsley. We preview the Braves series before the All-Star break and look ahead to the D-Backs. Plus, big moves around the league, a sad farewell to Bobby Jenks, and much more!Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.
Brenden talks about the Cardinals deciding to keep Erick Fedde on the starting schedule this weekend, Jac Caglianone's second-straight game with a homer, and more during Thursday's Top Five at Five!
Andy and Brenden talk about the Cardinals' decision to keep Erick Fedde in the rotation for Saturday despite some recent rough outings. Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins to talk Mizzou football before SEC Media Days. Plus, Under The Bus to the already-dysfunctional NIL clearinghouse...
(00:00-26:16) It's a foggy Wednesday; be careful driving. Martin gave up on the Redbirds with the rain delay and power outage. Sonny Gray needs to pitch every game. The Pirates haven't won since sweeping the Cardinals. What's the difference in a B+ and an A-? Not many people at the game last night. Wireless electricity.(26:24-58:08) Carpen, Carpen, Carpenter. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the starting rotation. I'm confused, Doug, I don't understand. More Marmol audio talking about the Fedde and MIkolas situation. Marmol on Sonny Gray's regiment and going 5 innings. Happy Jeff Fisher Day.(58:18-1:18:34) What are you, a Motley Crue guy? Early-era Plowsy. Sailor tattoos. Jack LaLanne. Roger Clemens has a case for the best pitcher of all time. Chat GPT's best pitchers ever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
– The Cardinals sound like they're still at odds over what to do for Fedde's next start.– More Likely To Happen– BK has a name that makes a whole lot of sense for the Cardinals at the deadline. – The Junk DrawerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-35:43) Doug, you ready to do this? Frigid in here this morning. New Yorkers, call in. Pool talk. Miguel Cairo. Rotation lineup against the Nationals. Can you still roll Fedde out there? Jeff Fisher's Monday Diversion. Banana splits. Bologna and other emulsified meats. Pestus is on hold let's see what he has to say. Pestus needs the e-mail address again. Pool cleaning tales from Pestus. Alright Pestus, we gotta go.(35:51-51:24) The math isn't mathing. The Fan Show. Ken Rosenthal audio talking about the mindset of the Cardinals at the deadline. Jackson's Colossal Cardinal Question. Stolen take valor.(51:34-1:19:00) Uncle RIch, Rich Gould checks in with us. He's got a flying pool. The tornado got his pool. His car accident. The Fan Show. Baseball vs. Hockey in St. Louis. Growing up in Orange County. PONY World Series. What's Rich doing with his free time? No cocktails at the public pool. Roller Derby and Frisbee Golf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals' road trip ended in ugly fashion. BK and T-Bone break down the Cardinals' struggles against the Cubs, and how wide is the gap between the Cardinals & Cubs now and in the future? Everything feels doom and gloom now, but is it? How should the Cards handle Mikolas and Fedde moving forward? Is the Trade deadline about getting *Into* October or *Through* October? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-18:03) When's Tim coming back? Michigan territories. Doug had a bug fly in his ear. Tales of Chairman's 40th birthday. LL Cool J hopping in the comments. Moving from Napa to STL. Studio apartments. 50 is where it all goes downhill. Bookend embarrassments at Wrigley for the Cardinals.(18:11-50:10) Do you remember your 21st birthday? Maybe an IL stint for Fedde. Cardinals are the second oldest team in baseball. Mark in Quincy on the phone lines wants a eulogy on this Cardinals team. Brendan Donovan makes the NL All-Star team. Bring on the Bananas.(50:20-1:08:48) Get your text name changed this week. A dash of soccer talk. Sneaking in flares. Would you accept a White Castle slider from a stranger? Jackson's never been to Wrigley. Pozo's minor league journey. Doug think the Cardinals are still in the race.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour 1, Matt discusses what went wrong in the previous series against the Cubs, as well as what is next for two members of the Cardinals pitching staff. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Mikolas and Fedde, as well as what the Cardinals need to do to turn things around moving forward. Benjamin Hochman, Post-Dispatch / @STL_SportsNews columnist, joins the show to discuss Joe DiFabio, the Cardinals first ever draft pick in 1965 that never played a single game for the club, as well as the piece he wrote in regards to that. Matt also opens the phones to hear from the listeners to get their questions and concerns.
It's a full edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX! The Cardinals had a rough weekend in Chicago, and Matt reacts to that, along with looking ahead to a home series against the Nationals. Matt discusses what went wrong in the previous series against the Cubs, as well as what is next for two members of the Cardinals pitching staff. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Mikolas and Fedde, as well as what the Cardinals need to do to turn things around moving forward. Benjamin Hochman, Post-Dispatch / @STL_SportsNews columnist, joins the show to discuss Joe DiFabio, the Cardinals first ever draft pick in 1965 that never played a single game for the club. Matt also opens the phones to hear from the listeners to get their questions and concerns. In hour 2, Matt Pauley opens the phone lines, as well as taking your texts and comments to hear more from the viewers and what they think of the Cardinals recent struggles on their road trip. Ryan Clary, 1067theFan and @LO_Nationals host, joins the show to discuss the recent firing of the Nationals GM and manager, as well as previewing the upcoming series between the Cardinals and Nationals. Doubts from Cardinals fans begin to flood back in after the teams recent struggles.
- How can you claim this season is about development if you keep Mikolas & Fedde?- Can we say definitively that the Cardinals are not on the Cubs level? - Jeremy Rutherford's offseason grade for the Blues - What's TrendingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- How did we get here with the Cardinals starting rotation?- If this is it for the Blues, where do they rank in the Western Conference?- Is Doug Armstrong more forgivable than John Mozeliak?- Can the Cardinals even trade Mikolas or Fedde at this point?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the rapid fall from grace for Erick Fedde and what John Mozeliak needs to now be willing to do about the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals rotation.Follow this feed for Cardinals coverage all year!
Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As the Cardinals get demolished on national television for the second time in three days, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) hash out their feelings about how the club is going. Will the club make a move on Erick Fedde after yet another disastrous outing? Do the Cardinals put too much emphasis on what might be and not enough on what is? What will the Cardinals do at the deadline--or perhaps more telling, what can they do? All that plus David's final draft prediction and an honoring of Brenden Donovan!
We dive into the St. Louis Cardinals' disappointing series loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. We break down the historically rough outings from pitchers Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde, who struggled mightily against a red-hot Cubs lineup. Mikolas made unwanted history, becoming the first Cardinals pitcher to allow six home runs in a single game, while Fedde's recent starts have raised concerns about his role in the rotation. We analyze what went wrong, discuss the team's ongoing challenges against left-handed pitching, and explore what this series means for the Cardinals' NL Central hopes. Plus, we look ahead to potential roster moves as the trade deadline approaches.
(00:00-11:42) What exactly is a bunion? The old 1380 days. The cobblestone used to take its toll on ankles. The Cat trying to drive through standing water. Taking a canoe down the Mississippi to New Orleans. Going up in The Arch.(11:50-21:36) Cards limping into Chicago. Somebody's gotta accidentally hit a homerun at some point, right? Cards 5 back in the division. A little concerned about Fedde right now. Speculating how to pronounce the name of the Blues player, Pius Suter. Doug's fireworks take has people riled up. Safety Ass Karen.(21:46-36:16) We're all OK after the fire alarm. Audio of Martin's interview with Pat Maroon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-32:34) Tough when you get curb stomped like that. Who can stop the Pirates? Rough couple starts for Erick Fedde. Audio of Marmol on Fedde's performance. DFA Showdown. Controversy in the EMOTD with Marlin's Family BBQ. Mike Mankini. Congrats to Big Tuft for winning the Listener of the Month for June. XPs in the YouTube Chat. Jordan Kyrou still a Blue. Petro out for the entirety of next season. Tarasenko to the Wild.(32:42-52:34) Doug chastises Spencer Horowitz. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about needing to bounce back after a bad loss. Paul Skenes and his struggles against the Cardinals. Audio of the guys on Foul Territory talking about Rob Manfred, the players, and a new CBA. Forward vs. Backward hats. Spanky from Lil Rascals. Mutton chops. What else should we take away from youngsters?(52:44-1:11:02) Ed Hermann in studio. Iggy going to be on Ed's podcast. Brody with a little programming announcement. Ed's history in the sweet science of professional wrestling. A little baseball chatter. Pitching a "Maddux."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 loss to the Pirates on Monday night in Pittsburgh as Erick Fedde blew up for the second straight start.Is this a real problem brewing for the Cardinals or can they afford to stay patient given their solutions for rotation woes beyond plugging in Michael McGreevy are slim?Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year long!
Brenden talks about the Cardinals getting bested in Pittsburgh, Dennis Gates' recruiting splash for 2027, and more during Tuesday's Top Five at Five!
Andy and Brenden discuss whether the Cardinals need to address the starting rotation after another rough start from Erick Fedde. The Injury Expert Will Carroll joins to talk key Cardinals and Royals injuries. Plus, Under The Bus to the Mets for taking the brunt of Bobby Bonilla Day!
Iván Herrera hits the IL with a hammy strain, and Thomas Saggese gets the call-up. The Cards also snag Garrett Hampson off waivers while DFA'ing Jose Barrero. On the field, Burly is crushing June with a 161 wRC+ and just 8 Ks in 88 PAs—but Gormy's even hotter, slashing .289/.385/.607 with 5 bombs. Libby and Fedde are locked in, Maton's untouchable, and Andre Granillo grabs his first MLB win and save. We preview the road trip to Cleveland and Pittsburgh, shout out Cal Raleigh's historic homer binge, and check in on the latest from around the league. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.
Born of a small difference in philosophy on Twitter, Brenden Schaeffer and Josh Jacobs jumped into the podcast studio to debate whether the Cardinals should have traded Erick Fedde in the winter.Of course, this comes after a game in which Fedde gave up seven runs and did not get through the fourth inning, so it's going to be tougher for Brenden to defend his stance - the only reason the Cardinals got Fedde in the first place was to have him as a cost-controlled rotation arm in 2025.But Josh thinks John Mozeliak should have been more creative in establishing the rotation plans this year, which could have included a refresh for Fedde's slot while getting what you could for him via trade in the winter or spring.We debate and discuss that and plenty of other Cardinals topics on a special crossover of B-Schaeff Daily and Philosophical Differences (which may be making a comeback!).Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year long!