Podcast appearances and mentions of John Mozeliak

We tackle one of the hottest topics in St. Louis baseball: Is Chaim Bloom the right choice to replace John Mozeliak as President of Baseball Operations? With the Cardinals officially in rebuild mode after a disappointing 2025 season, the fanbase is buzzing with frustration over back-to-back-to-back playoff misses. Is he truly the leader to turn things around, or will his mixed track record (success in Tampa, struggles in Boston) spell more pain for Bird fans?

(00:00-12:23) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins us. Just a little over a month from the Blues preseason opener. NHL preseason moves quick. Hockey fans in Kansas City. Filling Kerbs in on Joey Vitale Bingo.(12:31-27:39) You can feel Patrick Swayze coming up behind you. Supernatural romcoms. Audio of John Mozeliak on with Tom Ackerman using the word "org." Thinks the 'org' is in a good place. Not so sure it's in a good place. Progrum. This is where we're at, huh? Golf Boy.(27:49-45:00) Huey Lewis and his hearing. Borat's son was named HueyLewis. College Football Playoff expansion. Replacing conference championship games with on-campus playoff games. Papers is starting to cook with gas over here. The Tigers named both Horn and Pribula team captains. The QB situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Brendan Donovan situation over the past week--not in a vacuum, but connected to other recent comments from John Mozeliak--is a sign that the Cardinals still aren't operating at max capacity when it comes to their organizational thinking within the front office.Brenden produces a B-Schaeff Daily episode here to break down the situation after Monday's news that Donovan is hitting the IL. SUBSCRIBE to this channel for St. Louis Cardinals coverage all year long!

– John Mozeliak explained what goes into the JJ Wetherholt decision. – In or Out– What is the plan in CF without Victor Scott?– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Ackerman talks with John Mozeliak about the Cardinals' latest roster moves, including Nathan Church being called up for the injured Victor Scott and Anthony Veneziano joining the bullpen. Mozeliak shares his thoughts on Church's skills, the current state of the bullpen without Matz, Matan, and Helsley, and why Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan remain on the bench rather than the injured list. He also discusses Oliver Marmol's growth as a manager, his own future with the organization, and the club's long-term outlook with pitching prospects, recent draft picks, and excitement about JJ Weatherholt. Additional topics include Paul Goldschmidt's legacy, Nolan Arenado's rehab in Jupiter, and expectations for his return.

Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz discuss John Mozeliak's recent comments and provide context around them. They analyze Miles Mikolas' pitching, especially the contrast between his home and road ERA, and dive into the Cardinals' rotation struggles with a rising team ERA since late June. The conversation also covers the impact of Michael McGreevy and other rotation adjustments, Sonny Gray's inconsistent season and the excuse of the St. Louis heat, and the broader challenges facing the Cardinals' pitching staff this year.

In Hour 2, Tom Ackerman opens with listener questions on the value of weekly interviews with John Mozeliak and why they're an essential part of the show's format. Lutz Pfannenstiel then joins to review CITY SC's recent match against Chicago Fire, the team's struggles with late goals, interim coach David Critchley's leadership, new additions like Fallou Fall, and City2's 13-game unbeaten streak. John Mozeliak follows with insight on roster moves, including Nathan Church replacing Victor Scott, Anthony Veneziano's addition to the bullpen, short bench decisions with Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan, Oliver Marmol's growth, organizational outlook, and updates on Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Finally, Bernie Miklasz joins Ackerman to react to Mozeliak's recent comments, evaluate Miles Mikolas' pitching splits, discuss Sonny Gray's season, and break down the Cardinals' ongoing pitching challenges.

In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman welcomes St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy to talk about his Yankees fandom, the Cardinals' push in the wild card race, and how his department is ensuring safety at major St. Louis sporting events, including the Stifel Charity Classic and NASCAR at World Wide Technology Raceway. Tracy highlights a 58% reduction in downtown crime and proactive safety measures. Later, Chris Blair joins to preview NASCAR playoff weekend at WWT Raceway, featuring the return of the Xfinity Series and a packed music lineup. In Hour 2, Ackerman opens with listener questions about the value of his weekly interviews with John Mozeliak. Lutz Pfannenstiel then reviews CITY SC's match against Chicago Fire, late-game struggles, interim coach David Critchley, and the impact of new players like Fallou Fall. He also highlights City2's 13-game unbeaten streak in MLS Next Pro and previews matchups against Sporting KC2 and Vancouver. John Mozeliak follows with updates on roster moves...Nathan Church replacing Victor Scott, Anthony Veneziano's bullpen role, and decisions with Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan...as well as thoughts on Oliver Marmol's growth, JJ Weatherholt, Paul Goldschmidt's legacy, and Nolan Arenado's rehab. Finally, Bernie Miklasz joins Ackerman to react to Mozeliak's comments, analyze Miles Mikolas' home/road splits, evaluate Sonny Gray's season, and address the Cardinals' ongoing pitching struggles.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals loss to the Rockies in a series that a playoff hopeful simply cannot afford to lose.Plus, John Mozeliak gave a new quote to 101 ESPN on he topic of a possible September call-up for JJ Wetherholt and/or Quinn Mathews.We discuss the quote and why it's pretty frustrating in terms of the way the Cardinals are managing their roster from a front office perspective. SUBSCRIBE to this channel for St. Louis Cardinals coverage all year long!

(00:00-19:02) Boosie isn't happy. Big X Tha Plug. John Mozeliak joining us at 10. Reading Martin's Twitter replies. One more loss and we want em all out. Yasiel The Boy Puig has been holding Martin accountable.(19:10--35:04) Doug's boy Shaboozey. Nobody takes polaroids anymore, do they? A soft hostage situation. The State of the Wild Card. Audio of Oli talking about the loss and being shut out. Brewers just keep on winning. Franchises with the most and fewest postseason wins all time. You double down, and you move the goal line.(35:14-47:06) Wishing New Edition into existence. Didja get it yet? Audio of Greg Amsinger, possibly at a Speakeasy, talking about the Cardials getting that last wild card spot. LIberatore struggling to go deep into games. Marmol talking about Liberatore's performance and pitch count.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-30:58) Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins us. What are his final two months like? The dynamic with he and Chaim Bloom. Players not waiving their no trade clause and staying in St. Louis. How he perceives the 2025 season so far. His thoughts on the drop off in the Minor League system. The economic situation in baseball and what is lurking after the 2026 season. His outlook on players like Gorman and Walker. Calling up guys like Wetherholt and Mathews.(31:06-42:32) Breaking down the interview with John Mozeliak.(42:42-49:18) 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.

John Mozeliak joins the program to talk all things Cardinal baseball. John discusses what his final few months as POBO looks like, his relationship with Chaim Bloom, and what the trade deadline was like from his perspective. Mozeliak also talks about Oli Marmol's future and his thoughts on how he's done as a manager, as well as the possibility of a work stoppage in baseball in the coming years. Finally, John shares his perspective on the development and performance of Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker, and also the timetable to see guys like JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Matthews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-27:38) Doug's battling some 270 traffic this morning but you gotta think he's gonna be good to us when he gets here after that Cards win. It's Jackson's fault they're winning. John Mozeliak will join us at 10 tomorrow. Audio of Donovan's go-ahead triple. Is Jackson wearing sparkles? Just came from the strip club. Why not root for them to win at this point?(27:46-57:39) How can you not dance with a jazz flute like that? Doug's day is off to a rough start. Rich Brooks took the 2Chopper. Savor the flavor. Not as good as we wanted them to be but not as bad as we thought they'd be. Doug needed a police escort. Daddy paid for these seats, SIT!(57:49-1:15:02) Ed and Brodie in studio. Ominous Ed. Road tripping to Wrigley Field. Brodie breaking down Raw. Larry Nickel calls in and we've got a couple of matsmen coming together. Larry is excited for Nikki Bella's return. Dueling top 5 country lists.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Mozeliak discusses Yadier Molina's return to the Cardinals, highlighting the veteran's energy, knowledge, and leadership that positively influences younger players. Mozeliak addresses the team's inconsistency, especially with starting pitching, which has created tough situations on the field. He emphasizes the delicate balance between competing to win now and building for the future, noting the potential return of pitchers Jorge Alcalá and John King. Mozeliak underscores the importance of providing opportunities to young players to develop their confidence. The conversation wraps up with a preview of the upcoming rubber game against the Chicago Cubs.

In Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Lutz Pfannenstiel discusses St. Louis City SC's 3-1 victory over Nashville SC, focusing on team strategy, youth development, and roster updates. John Mozeliak weighs in on Yadier Molina's return to the Cardinals, the team's pitching challenges, and the balance between competing now and planning for the future. Bernie Miklasz joins Joe Pott to analyze Molina's influence, review key player performances, and highlight the Cardinals' draft strategy and acquisition of pitcher Jorge Alcalá.

(00:00-19:54) This song chills Jackson to his bones. Tiny Tim. St. Louis to Jakarta. Sports Illustrated's Top 25 College Football coaches of the last 25 years. Jackson dislikes Pete Carroll. The khakis did it. Who is Chester Pendleton? Keith from South Milwaukee calls in a couple times to tell us about his time at Wisconsin Whitewater. Go intercept some bleach.(20:03-29:40) Haunting. People are sharing their decades old accomplishments with us. They're not happy in The Bronx. Audio of Evan Roberts of WFAN saying it's time for the Yankees to spark the team by firing Aaron Boone. McKernan Day at Six Flags.(29:50-38:06) It's gonna be like a smorgasbord tomorrow. John Mozeliak will join us next week and we're just gonna scream at him. The new SEC documentary on Netflix. Tony Siragusa. Mizzou declined to participate in the documentary. Menards presents pre-school. Donate your unwanted pets to a Denmark zoo.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 Cardinals winning an exciting game over the Dodgers on Monday night. Plus, why did Luken Baker get waived and how do we react to the overall trade deadline--and what do we wish the Cards and John Mozeliak might have done a little more of?Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year long!

(00:00-23:06) Brad Thompson joins the show to talk about the little wizard's room and the touch tunnel. Brad's thoughts on the Cardinals' moves at the trade deadline. Transitioning from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom. You're not very close with the current pitching staff. JJ Wetherholt. Is it difficult to get up for games when your team is out of the hunt? He's not hanging out with Fredbird today.(23:14-37:03) Is this the worst song of the 20th century? Benny & The Mets. Lots of talk of the worst song ever. Audio of the Herb Brooks/Jackson Burkett mashup. Audio of Dan Patrick retiring and moving to Italy and not watching games anymore.(37:13-43:32) Who Let The Cards out? Paul Reiser. Movie Boy episodes are running long. Audio of Verne Lundquist talking about working with Post Malone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-26:24) Doug's not sure the Cardinals are gonna be able to do it this year. It's name-change week for Jackson. Sometimes texts lead to soliciting a John in a rest area. Weekend at the lake. Didn't pay with money. National Swingers Weekend at LOTO. Theme nights. Over/Under .5 at bats for Arenado for the rest of the season. HOW MUCH DID THE GOLF COST? Never been injured by a movie. Doin' it big and takin' it all the way home.(26:33-38:39) 2025 Cardinals: It's Almost Over. Looks like this may be your team next year. Audio of John Mozeliak talking about the veterans not waiving their no-trade clause. This cat's go claws. Doug, you wanna hear from Barge Guy? He's been promoted to Barge Manager. No one on the river listens to this show.(38:49-1:04:22) Good crowd in San Diego. What's the Cards Cubs attendance going to look like? More Cubs than Cards fans? Next year status quo? Could Pujols be a name that's in the mix to follow Marmol? Hold My Rights. Thompson Twins. Bad take by Harrison's Brother Master.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 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman addresses growing fan frustration with the Cardinals and discusses the team's recent comeback win over the Padres. He breaks down Michael McGreevy's outing, the reshuffled bullpen, and trade deadline implications. Coach Josh Schertz joins to talk SLU basketball's revamped roster, including Dion Brown and Ishaan Sharma, and Robbie Avila's improved health. Steve Kelly then shares insight on Illinois football's rising expectations, Brett Bielema's leadership, and key matchups ahead. In Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman recaps the Cardinals' quiet trade deadline with John Mozeliak and Bernie Miklasz, including the move of expiring contracts, the focus on prospects, and the leadership transition to Chaim Bloom. Mozeliak shares thoughts on his final deadline and fan concerns. Chris Blair joins to preview upcoming NASCAR events at Iowa Speedway and World Wide Technology Raceway, including details on the Confluence Music Festival.

In Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman recaps the Cardinals' quiet trade deadline with John Mozeliak and Bernie Miklasz, including the move of expiring contracts, the focus on prospects, and the leadership transition to Chaim Bloom. Mozeliak shares thoughts on his final deadline and fan concerns. Chris Blair joins to preview upcoming NASCAR events at Iowa Speedway and World Wide Technology Raceway, including details on the Confluence Music Festival.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down the Cardinals' trade deadline, where only three expiring contracts were moved and the Phil Maton deal sparked frustration. He reflects on John Mozeliak's emotional exit and ongoing concerns with fan attendance and stadium access. Miklasz highlights Chaim Bloom's early impact on drafting and development and the need to make room for young talent like Quinn Mathews and Jimmy Crooks.

John Mozeliak joins Tom Ackerman to reflect on an emotional final trade deadline as Cardinals President of Baseball Operations. He discusses parting with key players like Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz, and the return of prospects such as Blaze Jordan and Jesus Baez. Mozeliak opens up about transitioning leadership to Chaim Bloom, the pressure of decision-making, and what he'll miss most. He also addresses declining fan attendance, the future of the franchise, and major renovations in Jupiter.

(00:00-22:00) Doug got home late from the Luke Bryan concert and can't get his computer to work. Tim is protesting his bet with Jackson. Quiet deadline for the Cardinals. No trades outside of Helsey, Matz, and Maton. Zoom call with Mozeliak yesterday. Cardinals have been asking for patience for quite a while. No tending to the starting rotation. Not really sure what the plan is.(22:00-36:30) Looks like the Tamm Ave. Capital Partners and Jackson are going to court. Audio of John Mozeliak talking about the trade deadline goals and feeling like they accomplished them. Half in-half out.(36:40-54:14) Anger and apathy at a fever pitch. Not expecting a ton of activity this coming offseason. Jackson almost forgot that it's name change day. We've got a one-game E-Mail Off in the EMOTD today. Is Swope like Omar? Little Dutch Boy is on the phone lines. What's going on with play development?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Deadline Day/Birthday double feature, the Team of Rivals Podcast sifts through the debris of a trade deadline that left Cubs and Cardinals fans equally underwhelmed, and Elliott spending his 45th birthday watching the Cubs make exactly the kind of moves that scream "we tried… sort of." Pete and Elliott break down Jed Hoyer's conservative approach, the failure to land a starting pitcher, and whether the front office overplayed its hand in regards to Mackenzie Gore. Ron joins mid-show to commiserate about the Cardinals' refusal to go all-in (or all-out) as John Mozeliak stops short of a full teardown one final time. The guys compare strategies across the league, marvel at the Padres' all-gas-no-brakes philosophy, and begrudgingly praise the Twins for executing a real reset. Plus: Elliott battles connection demons, Ron locks down the podcast's official Premier League club, and Pete tries to make sense of a deadline that felt more like a detour.Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X.Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.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 of today's edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley recaps all of the happenings during this season's trade deadline. We first hear from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, during a press conference following the team's actions at the deadline. Later on in the hour, we are joined by Brian Walton to hear his thoughts and opinions following the recent activity within the Cardinals organization.

In hour 1 of tonight's edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley recaps all of the happenings during this season's trade deadline. We first hear from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, during a press conference following the team's actions at the deadline. Later on in the hour, we are joined by Brian Walton to hear his thoughts and opinions following the recent activity within the Cardinals organization. In hour 2 of tonight's edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we are first joined by KMOX's Kevin Wheeler to continue trade deadline discussions. Kevin gives his two cents on the moves made by the Cardinals, as well as what he thinks is next in terms of playing time for the final stretch of the 2025 season. Later on in the hour, we are joined by Kyle Reis, with MiLB for @birdsontheblack, joins to give his thoughts on the trade deadline, and what we can potentially expect from the new additions to the Cardinals organization.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the team's trade deadline strategy, focusing on pitching acquisitions while balancing competitiveness with long-term roster plans. He addresses recent tensions with the Padres, the club's improved weekend performance, and their aim to remain in contention heading toward October. Mozeliak also talks about emerging arms like Michael McGreevy, Gordon Graceffo, as well as Quinn Matthews' progress and a strong 2025 draft class. Additional topics include Eric Fedde's designation for assignment, JJ Weatherholt's promising minor league play, and collaborative decision-making with Chaim Bloom.

In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals' 2025 season, trade deadline strategies, and their focus on developing young players for 2026 and beyond. He reviews this year's Hall of Fame inductees including Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia while looking ahead to the 2028 class featuring Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. Ackerman also examines the Cardinals Padres incident involving Wilson Contreras, team tensions, and player reactions. St. Louis CITY SC's recent struggles are discussed before Kirk Herbstreit joins to talk about Purina Pro Plan's “Fueled By” series, his personal connection to dogs, and the upcoming college football season. In Hour 2, Ackerman covers the Cardinals vs Padres lineup, MLB trade updates involving the Yankees, Royals, Mets, and Mariners, NASCAR and IndyCar results, and Caitlin Clark's latest game. Lutz Pfannenstiel shares his take on CITY SC's first half strength, second half struggles, and new player integration ahead of their Aston Villa friendly. John Mozeliak outlines the Cardinals' trade deadline plans focused on pitching prospects Michael McGreevy, Gordon Graceffo, Forrest Swanson, and Quinn Matthews while discussing Eric Fedde's DFA and the club's wild card push. Bernie Miklasz analyzes the National League wild card race, the Cardinals' pitching issues, possible trades, and the transition in the team's baseball operations leadership.

In this hour, Tom Ackerman covers the Cardinals vs. Padres lineup, key MLB trade updates involving the Yankees, Royals, Mets, and Mariners, recent Hall of Fame inductions, NASCAR and IndyCar results, and Caitlin Clark's latest game. Lutz Pfannenstiel discusses St. Louis CITY SC's first-half strength, second-half struggles, and integration of new players ahead of their Aston Villa friendly. John Mozeliak shares the Cardinals' trade deadline strategy, with a focus on pitching, minor league prospects like Michael McGreevy, Gordon Graceffo, Forrest Swanson, and Quinn Matthews, as well as Eric Fedde's DFA and the team's push for a wild card spot. Bernie Miklasz analyzes the National League wild card race, the Cardinals' starting pitching issues, possible trade scenarios, and the transition in the team's baseball operations leadership.

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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

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(00:00-25:46) Jackson doesn't like the way Eric Kratz wears his hat. Audio of Katie Woo on Foul Territory talking about what will happen with Ryan Helsley at the deadline. What would the reaction have been if Mozeliak had stepped down before this season? Side of the road ottomans. Would the Dodgers be interested in Helsley and Arenado? Big Al on the phone lines and he wants to know who's on the dais today. Big Al's really down on John Mozeliak. Al just straight up cookin'. Chairman fixed the gong.(25:54-37:09) The secret 21st Anniversary TMA party. We gotta keep it private. Price Is Right Las Vegas edition. Arnold Palmers are universal. Wellington says women are more aggressive these days. Bottomless fries and they'll draw you a bath. Wooo-ing on barcycles. Ceremonial pedaling. 24" inseam. Movie Boy says we need to hit a break.(37:19-51:35) Doug's into yacht rock not heavy metal. A big phone call Sadie Hawkins. We'll start with Chase. Cookie questions. Chase had a Dallas Cowboys playoff dream. Chase wants a Cowboys breakdown. Mark's up next. Not a great call from Mark. Maybe the phone lines are poison. Joe Buck was hosting Good Morning America this morning.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 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.

(00:00-14:09) Look, Doug, it's Michael Wellington. I travel around the country and I carry things. Caddying for Scott Parel. There's not a water cooler in town not talking about Movie Boy. Happy Gilmore 2. Jackson has a daddy kink. Retief Goosen. Wellington's not going back to the UK.(14:17-44:41) Not just anyone can go into Denver and beat Austin Gomber. Hello wild card, daddy likey. What's the cougar age? Brewers have the best record in MLB. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about McGreevy's start last night. Gong smash factor. John Mozeliak's comments on the trade deadline approach. Shooting players into the sun has become a whole thing. The chalice was in St. Louis with Matthew Tkachuk yesterday.(44:51-58:30) Jackson is excited to have Wellington in studio. Where would you take the Cup if you won it and brought it to St. Louis?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 nearing the point of no return on their hopes for the 2025 season. Even with lackluster pitching lined up for this week in Denver, anything less than a sweep of the Rockies should signal a full-scale sell-off of the short-term expiring assets.We discuss news of a rotation change with Michael McGreevy pitching Monday, plus share our angst for how John Mozeliak has bungled the past three weeks to turn the Cardinals into de facto sellers.Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year!

Tom Ackerman talks with veteran sportswriter Bernie Miklasz about the St. Louis Cardinals' recent struggles on the field, including poor pitching and offense, and the need to rebuild for the future. They discuss the front office transition as John Mozeliak steps back and Michael Bloom steps in, focusing on player development and organizational restructuring. Bernie shares insights on Bloom's background with Tampa Bay and Boston, the importance of a strong minor league system, and why the Milwaukee Brewers serve as a successful model for small-market teams. The conversation emphasizes long-term planning over quick fixes to restore Cardinals' competitiveness.

In Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman talks with St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel, who delivers a brutally honest assessment of the team's 3-0 loss to FC Dallas—calling it “disgraceful” and “embarrassing.” He calls for accountability from veteran players and previews roster changes in the July transfer window. Next, Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star joins to preview the Big Ten football season, offering insights on Illinois and Indiana football, College Football Playoff predictions, and the impact of ongoing conference realignment. The hour wraps with Bernie Miklasz discussing the Cardinals' poor run differential, the league-worst starting pitching ERA, and the front office transition from John Mozeliak to Michael Bloom. Bernie emphasizes the importance of player development and taking a long-term approach—citing the Milwaukee Brewers as a model for sustainable success.

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Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 With Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Cardinals are still considering what direction they'll head. The front office has wished for "tough decisions" at the deadline and "excitement," while acknowledging that the way they head may not be clear 72 hours ahead of the deadline, if at all. History suggests they'll explore the nebulous middle -- neither seller nor buyer, adding to patch holes this year and beyond without giving up too much from the future for now. The wild card this season is it's John Mozeliak's last trade deadline as president of baseball operations, and is there one last trick he'd like to pull before yielding his office and desk to Chaim Bloom?  Sports columnist Jeff Gordon joins baseball writer Derrick Goold to discuss the deadline, the All-Star Game's bananas finish, and deliver his midterm grades on every corner of the Cardinals' roster. Did he grade on a curve? Or did he stick to the standards of past years? In its 13th season as one of the leading podcasts covering the Cardinals and discussing baseball, the Best Podcast in Baseball is brought to listeners weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis. BPIB is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. 

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!

- 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.

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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!

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 After his barehanded play on a slow-rolling grounder ended Tuesday night's game against the Cubs with a stirring, 8-7 Cardinals victory, third baseman Nolan Arenado talked about how much it meant to play meaningful, tense, important games against an archrival. He said he woke up excited, and hadn't been this eager to get to the ballpark in almost two years. A day early, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he wouldn't be the "hype man" for the series. The oldest rivalry in Major League Baseball between two teams that have not left their cities, Cubs-Cardinals was long defined by one team's brand as champion and the other as lovable losers, but that's so Y2K, man. Now the rivalry happens in cycles, and for the first time in several years the Cardinals and Cubs were snug in the standings when they played this past week at Busch Stadium. Does that give the rivalry renewed verve, or does the change in schedule make it just another division series?  Chicago Tribune baseball writer and Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro joins the Best Podcast in Baseball for a conversation at Busch Stadium (listen to that determined A/C) about the current state of the rivalry and if it has the same heat in Chicago that it experienced from the St. Louis side this past week. The pressure is on the Cardinals to chase down the Cubs, and the pressure on the Cubs, with only one guaranteed year of standout player Kyle Tucker, appears to be on winning and advancing in October now.  How should that shape their trade deadline decisions? How can they shape the Cardinals' trade deadline decisions? Cubs president Jed Hoyer is in the final year of his contract, and Cardinals president John Mozeliak is in the final year of his tenure leading the Cardinals' baseball operations. Change is coming, potentially to both teams, adding another twist to the rivalry. Plus, BPIB host Derrick Goold, asks Montemurro about his theory that maybe instead of the National League Central rivals spurring the Cubs to spend like a bigger market it will be their neighborhoods on the South Side as the White Sox welcome in a new investor. A split four-game series at Busch Stadium between the Cardinals and Cubs left nothing settled between the two teams, and the final game of the series (a 3-0 victory and second consecutive shutout by the Cubs) ended with both teams emptying their dugouts to almost confront each on the field. Tempers cooled quickly, but the stage is set for their next week within two weeks for Fourth of July at Wrigley Field. Will there be fireworks? The Best Podcast in Baseball, in its 13th year as one of the leading baseball podcasts, is sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis. It is a production of StlToday.com, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Derrick Goold.

(00:00-4:07) Cardinal lineup for the Bussman's Special today. Noot out, Hampson in. Brett Bielema audio talking about a transfer portal mystery.(4:15-14:41) Controversy on today's Cardinal lineup and they're holding Doug accountable. Did Garrett Hampson go to Lindbergh? Don't sleep on the Illini, Doug. John Mozeliak talking about the performances of Walker and Gorman. Spam calls.(14:51-21:55) 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.

(00:00-17:24) So What'd Your Grandma Think? Colin Morikawa talking with a media member over his caddie situation. Not a lot of sympathy for Morikawa in the text inbox. Gentle parenting. Jackson had a baseball teammate whose dad would come console him during mound visits. No thanks, Goon.(17:32-42:21) Sean Paul takes us back to simpler times. Audio of John Mozeliak on BK & Ferrario talking about the front office and their stance on 'runway.' Also discussing the spot Marmol is in trying to balance finding opportunities for guys and still trying to win games. Expectations affecting excitement. On pace for 88 wins and exceeding expectations. Playoff system devaluing the regular season. Fans view of the Cardinals vs. the Blues. Bussman's Special. Pony?(42:30-56:47) High on Alex Smalley at the Rocket Mortgage. Mexican soccer bets somehow happened on Tim's account. What if the bets would have hit? Credit card fraud. Will wife pics from listeners get the money back?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.