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(00:00-17:47) Hello Libby Jack. Cape Cod or Lake of the Ozarks? Tales from The Cape. Little House on the Prairie. Turf jockeys. Pay what you can breakfasts. Chris Zimmerman and Steve Chapman from the Blues on today unveiling the new Blues sweaters. Iggy wore white to the Plow Wedding. Always check in with Rusty Pecker before life decisions. We're just looking for quality starts.(17:55-37:34) Series off to a good start against the Cubs. Great start from LIberatore. Four homerun mash-up. They're not happy with Martin's camera on the YouTube stream. Audio of Oli Marmol on the offensive approach last night. Attendance still not great last night. Burly's TMA bump. Throwed rolls.(37:43-48:28) Always winter in his nostrils. Contreras raking against the Cubs since joining the Cardinals. Never too many catchers. Occam's Razor, Doug. Audio of Lars Nootbaar talking about mindset playing the Cubs. Big Dumper with See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Phillips Bros. discuss The St. Louis Cardinals defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante delivered a strong performance for the Cardinals, pitching six shutout innings, allowing just two hits, one walk, and striking out four. The Cardinals' offense was led by Masyn Winn and Lars Nootbaar, who were key contributors at the plate. Brady Singer took the loss for the Reds. Cincinnati managed only one run, with their offense unable to capitalize against Pallante and the Cardinals' bullpen. This win marked the Cardinals' fourth straight victory, improving their record to 41-35, while the Reds fell to 39-36.
Eno and DVR discuss the Red Sox's decision to demote Kristian Campbell to Triple-A, a benches-clearing sequence between the Padres and Dodgers on Thursday hours after the Dodgers denied ICE access to the Dodger Stadium parking lot, and fan ejections during a doubleheader between the Pirates and Tigers, before looking ahead at a few players to consider as waiver-wire pickups this weekend.Rundown2:43 Kristian Campbell: Headed to Triple-A11:14 Padres-Dodgers Finds a New Level17:01 The Bigger Story: Dodgers Deny ICE Access to Stadium Parking Lots22:37 Multiple Ejections at Comerica During Pirates-Tigers Doubleheader25:35 Lars Nootbaar and Tough Shallow League Decisions31:45 Most Added & Dropped Hitters (6.20.25, CBS)40:21 Parker Meadows' Falling Projections46:17 Michael Harris II: Projections Holding Up Despite Disappointing First Half51:51 Jo Adell: Continues to Hold K% Improvement54:44 Most Added & Dropped Pitchers (6.20.25, CBS)1:03:29 Essential for Left-Handed Starters to Get Grounders in Houston?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben almost blew up, Jordan Walker's back, the rotation's a mess, and we're wondering if Quinn Mathews will be our new favorite Cardinal by July. Lars Nootbaar can't hit a fastball, Pallante's ERA is climbing, and McGreevy might be on the way. We preview a big week with the Reds and Cubs coming to town. Plus: Devers gets shipped to the Giants, Civale and Vaughn swap teams, and—wait—Shohei Ohtani pitched?!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.
- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on Lars Nootbaar struggling at the plate- Did these last two Stanley Cup Finals tell us more about Connor McDavid or the Florida Panthers?- NFC North in 2025: Case for & against the Bears and Vikings to win the division- NFC North in 2025: Case for & against the Packers and Lions to win the divisionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson speaks on the win against the White Sox as well as some of the struggles Lars Nootbaar has facedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brant Brown joins the show to discuss the adjustments Alec Burleson has made this season. Brant also discusses Lars Nootbaar's struggles and discusses what the Cardinals are working on with Jordan Walker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vince and Kevin are back! They kick off this episode of the Belly Up Fantasy Live Baseball Show with a bang. Streaming pitchers, waiver wire moves, and a blockbuster trade take center stage. The hosts dive into the best streaming options for the week. Will Warren, Jake Irvin, and Patrick Corbin get the spotlight. Matchups and recent trends are key. Big news hits mid-show. Rafael Devers to the Giants! Vince and Kevin break down the trade, its impact, and what it means for both teams. Waiver wire talk follows. Who to add? Who to drop? Mick Abel, Clayton Kershaw, and Evan Carter get the nod. Lars Nootbaar and Griffin Canning? Time to cut bait. MLB performances get a look. Tarik Skubal's dominance and Dave Martinez's frustrations make the cut. The show wraps with fantasy strategy talk. Trade etiquette, offer evaluation, and league participation get the spotlight. Catch Vince and Kevin on the Belly Up Fantasy Live Football podcast and Sports Stove Football show for more fantasy goodness! SeatGeek.com promo code BellyUpSports BellyUpFantasySports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz discuss Wilson Contreras' leadership and recent confrontation with Reese Hoskins. They highlight Nolan Gorman's strong hitting streak and Donovan's ongoing toe injury concerns. The conversation covers pitching struggles, including Miles Mikolas' recent form and the team's overall ERA since May. They also analyze the tight division race and offensive challenges like Lars Nootbaar's slump.
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the latest loss for the St. Louis Cardinals, their sixth in a row as the lineup has fallen to a wimper on a nightly basis lately.Lars Nootbaar is 0-for-23 with 13 strikeouts in his last five games. There's no chance he can remain the Cards' leadoff hitter.But let's recognize that the Cardinals have bigger issues than that -- this is not a slump that rests on one man's shoulders. The problem is, everything that is going wrong is happening at the same time.Plus, it's not a year where the front office is expected to have urgency in fixing any of it.We break all of that down and more on this latest episode.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals content all year!
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down key topics from the St. Louis Cardinals loss on Monday to the Blue Jays in his daily Cardinals podcast B-Schaeff Daily.Topics from Monday night's 5-4 loss in 10 innings include Ivan Herrera's heroics, Andre Pallante's outing, and a breakdown trying to get to the bottom of why this Ryan Vilade experiment is still happening.Plus, how concerning are recent struggles for Lars Nootbaar and Ryan Helsley? We break down both situations on the show.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year!
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar sits down with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to debate St. Louis pizza vs. Chicago deep dish, what it was like playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, and why Shohei Ohtani's level of fame reminds them of Michael Jordan. They also discuss his Japanese heritage, his crazy story of being recruited by Duke to play football, what's led to the Cardinals' success so far this year, and they play a game of 'Noot or Not'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elisabeth Meinecke, Senior Editor with Cardinals Magazine, joins Chris and Amy as the Cardinals start a series with the Royals. 'He's a fan favorite,' says Chris of outfielder Lars Nootbaar. The new issue of the magazine includes a feature on the players' gloves.
Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 A big, defining topic for the Cardinals' future and their development of a big, defining hitter needs a jumbo-sized Best Podcast in Baseball. For more than a decade, the Cardinals have had to go shopping for their middle-order hitters -- either by trade (Paul Goldcshmidt, Nolan Arenado, Marcell Ozuna) or, rarely, by free agency (Carlos Beltran, Willson Contreras) -- but during this "reset" year where offense has been a major part of their success, the Cardinals seem closer to having homegrown hitters in the middle of the order to build around. Brendan Donovan, currently hitting No. 3, leads the league in doubles and hits. Candidates to climb up to cleanup include Ivan Herrera. There is the catch. Herrera's bright future as a hitter seems clear. Less so, is where he fits at catcher. Kevin Wheeler, host at KMOX/104.1 FM, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss all of the ramifications of this question: Can the Cardinals develop the middle of the order for a contending team? It's a question thick with implications. With St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold, Wheeler discusses Herrera's fit as a potential cleanup hitter, what it means that the Cardinals have an advancing group of catching talents in the minors, and whether Herrera needs to be flanked by a fellow prospect for the Cardinals to have a strong lineup. The cost of surefire middle-order hitters is only going up, and increasingly all teams need both lightning and thunder to come from within the house. This BPIB discusses whether the Cardinals need to have Jordan Walker and/or Nolan Gorman join the middle of the order for their development summer to be a success, and where Alec Buleson, JJ Wetherholt, Lars Nootbaar, and Masyn Winn best fit into the lineup of the future. The Cardinals, with 10 different players who have at least 15 RBIs, are cranking out the hits this season and they've won 18 of their past 23 because of the depth of their lineup. Is that what the future holds as well -- not one or two hitters that are the fulcrum of the lineup but a depth that goes all the way to the speed at the bottom? The answer could be the key whether the Cardinals contend in the years they're looking toward as well. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a weekly production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals coming from behind to win over the Orioles on Tuesday night in Baltimore.Lars Nootbaar put together a big day including a home run to help push the Cards out to a lead, and Andre Pallante was rolling along to maintain it -- until he wasn't.A 3-run homer for Baltimore meant the Cardinals had to find a way to come from behind. Nolan Gorman was tasked with a key spot against a lefty in the sixth inning, but was unable to tie the game, somewhat predictably. Brenden explains why Oli Marmol was anything but blind to that moment -- we have to see the bigger picture in 2025.Rest assured, later swings by Masyn Winn and Nolan Arenado put the Cardinals back ahead. And then lo and behold, we saw the 'runway' crew Gorman and Jordan Walker go back-to-back triples to help pad the newly-found lead.A lot to like about this one from the Cardinals perspective.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year!
MLB: Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar Robs Home Run from Orioles' Tomoyuki Sugano
Brenden Schaeffer hosted a live episode of B-Schaeff Daily during the St. Louis Cardinals off-night on Thursday and ended up tackling a lot of long-view type of topics in a Q&A with Cards fans.What will the Cardinals do at the trade deadline if they are winning and contending? What if they aren't? What if they're in the middle? And how much influence would Chaim Bloom have over that deadline, or is it all John Mozeliak?Would Nolan Arenado still want out at the deadline?The Cardinals wouldn't trade guys like Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbaar, right? What about Walker and Gorman?Will Oli Marmol be the manager next year?So many topics handled in this hour-long podcast. Follow this podcast feed for DAILY Cardinals coverage all year round!
Brenden Schaeffer provides the comprehensive breakdown of the St. Louis Cardinals thrilling doubleheader sweep of the Reds on Wednesday in Cincy as Miles Mikolas got his first win of the season with the Cards bats finally waking up.Masyn Winn has a two-homer game and caps a back-to-back-to-back sequence in the ninth inning of Game 1.Victor Scott and Lars Nootbaar bring their lumber, too.Oliver Marmol got ejected in a stylish way! Gordon Graceffo was pumping 99-mph heat and covering five innings behind Steven Matz in the nightcap, allowing the Cardinals bullpen (which has suddenly been really good lately) to save bullets for the rest of the week.Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker helped build up a nine-run cushion in that second game.Great stuff all around by the Cardinals on Wednesday.Follow this podcast feed for more Cardinals coverage all year long!
On April 30, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds faced the St. Louis Cardinals in a split doubleheader at Great American Ball Park, prompted by the postponement of the previous night's game due to heavy rain and severe weather threats. The Reds, riding a five-game winning streak and holding a 16-13 record, aimed to maintain their momentum in the National League Central. However, the doubleheader proved challenging, resulting in a sweep by the Cardinals and exposing areas of concern for Cincinnati. In Game 1, starting at 12:40 p.m. ET, the Reds fell 6-0. Brady Singer, Cincinnati's starter, pitched six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out eight without a walk. Despite his effort, the Reds' offense was stifled by Cardinals' pitcher Miles Mikolas, managing only five hits and no runs. The game remained scoreless until the ninth, when Reds reliever Alexis Díaz struggled, surrendering three consecutive home runs to Victor Scott II, Lars Nootbaar, and Masyn Winn, who hit his second of the game. Díaz allowed five runs, ballooning his ERA and drawing criticism from fans on X for his lack of command, with some calling his pitches “batting practice.” Game 2, starting at 6:40 p.m. ET, saw the Reds lose 9-1. Chase Petty, a 22-year-old top pitching prospect, made his MLB debut as the 27th man for the doubleheader. Petty, called up from Triple-A Louisville, struggled, giving up five runs over four innings. The Cardinals capitalized early, and the Reds' offense again faltered against Steven Matz, scoring just one run. Posts on X highlighted fan disappointment, noting the Reds' combined one run across both games and Petty's rough debut, though some remained hopeful for his future. The doubleheader exposed offensive inconsistencies and bullpen weaknesses, particularly Díaz's meltdown. Injuries also loomed large: outfielder Austin Hays was sidelined with a hamstring issue, and infielder Jeimer Candelario was placed on the 10-day IL with a back injury, retroactive to April 28. Tyler Callihan was called up to fill the gap. Despite the losses, the Reds (16-15) had a chance to split the four-game series in the finale. Under new manager Terry Francona, the team's young core, including Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain, remains a focal point for optimism as they navigate a grueling 17-game stretch without an off day until May 12.
Victor Scott II has solidified himself as a piece of the Cardinals' future. BK & T-Bone dive into Lars Nootbaar's hot start this season, and have the Cardinals decided on development over winning now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Victor Scott II has solidified himself as a piece of the Cardinals' future. BK & T-Bone dive into Lars Nootbaar's hot start this season, and have the Cardinals decided on development over winning now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Part 2, the guys react to a massive list of players submitted by Reddit users – from deep-league stashes to former studs now on the bubble. Names discussed include:Matt Mervis, Kris Bubic, Jose Soriano, Keibert Ruiz, Dustin May, Lars Nootbaar, and many more. ✅ Honest, quick-hit analysis✅ Dynasty and redraft context✅ Advice tailored to all league depths Stick around for Part 3 where we break down the latest fantasy injury news and call-up reactions!
The St. Louis Cardinals got a key series win on Wednesday over the Astros at Busch Stadium, so we had plenty to talk about on this episode of B-Schaeff Daily!From a strong start by Steven Matz to prospect buzz in Springfield, here's what we're diving into in Ep. 756:
– What went wrong for the Blues, and what did portend for the postseason? – The Cardinals have a clear strength...And an obvious weakness. Is there a fix for it? – Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford – Questions & Answers – Are we finally seeing flashes of what Lars Nootbaar could become? – Bet it or Forget it – Is the Blues retool over? – The Junk Drawer – Can this offense keep it up for a month without Ivan Herrera? – Can You Beat the Blues – NFL Quick Hitters – BK & Ferrario Rewind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
– What went wrong for the Blues, and what did portend for the postseason?– The Cardinals have a clear strength...And an obvious weakness. Is there a fix for it?– Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford– Questions & Answers– Are we finally seeing flashes of what Lars Nootbaar could become?– Bet it or Forget it– Is the Blues retool over?– The Junk Drawer– Can this offense keep it up for a month without Ivan Herrera?– Can You Beat the Blues– NFL Quick Hitters– BK & Ferrario Rewind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who's turning heads early in the 2025 fantasy baseball season — and can they keep it going? Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by Dave McDonald to break down some of the most notable early-season risers. They evaluate what's fueling the strong starts for players like Jordan Walker, Fernando Tatis Jr., Wilyer Abreu, Kyle Tucker, Victor Scott II, Oneil Cruz, and more — and discuss whether the production is sustainable or due for regression. Subscribe for weekly fantasy baseball insights, waiver pickups, rankings, trade strategy, and more throughout the 2025 season. Players Discussed:Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar, Fernando Tatis Jr., Eugenio Suarez, Wilyer Abreu, Kyle Tucker, Tommy Edman, Andres Gimenez, Victor Scott II, Oneil Cruz, Cedric Mullins, Heliot Ramos Join Fantasy Six Pack:Award-winning fantasy baseball rankings, daily hitting/pitcher analysis, DFS projections and more – fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use code F6PMLB25 for 15% off!) Follow us on social media:Joe: @F6P_JoeAJ: @AppleGarthAlgarCorey: @copiepsMike: @FFLaPlant
Coming off a massive sweep of the Twins, the St. Louis Cardinals have lost some of their momentum against the Angels dropping 2 games of a 3 game series. However, there's some massive bright spots in the lineup including Ivan Herrera, who had a 3-homer day, Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II and Lars Nootbaar. Are we concerned about the Cardinals dropping a series to a bad team when everything else is looking so good?
Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 It would be difficult for the Cardinals to script a better opening weekend for their "transition" year that an emphatic sweep of the visiting Minnesota Twins. The Cardinals got sturdy performances from the starters, stellar play from the defense, and 19 runs in three days from the offsenese. Lars Nootbaar ignited the weekend with a run scored in three of the Cardinals' first four games, and Victor Scott personified the three-game series sweep of the Twins with a dynamic catch in the opener, two stolen bases in the middle game, and the decisive three-run homer in the series finale. The Cardinals put on a show. And some of the smallest crowds in Busch Stadium history were there to see it. How can the Cardinals grow a team and regrow the crowds? Will one assure the other, or are the Cardinals entering more than a "transition" year in the front office and actually embarking on a whole new product to sell fans? Maybe reset wasn't the word after all. This is a rebranding. Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jeff Gordon joins Best Podcast in Baseball host Derrick Goold to discuss the first four games of the Cardinals season and how they came a late-game bullpen leak away from starting 4-0. The Cardinals established their identity early, and the question becomes whether they can maintain it to be competitive in the National League Central. But that isn't the only question. Competitive is quaint. Competitive is the expectation. Moving merch is essential. Will a style of play be enough? Will winning be enough? After several years of selling nostalgia to fans, the Cardinals need more than a clear message about the future. They need a brand new way to market the team. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. In its 13th year, BPIB drops weekly and is eager to hear from listeners about what it does well and what it can do better. Yes, we're especially talking to you -- the listener we have in Ireland.
The St. Louis Cardinals have swept the Minnesota Twins in the opening series of the 2025 season. The young bats look fantastic as Nolan Gorman, Nolan Arenado, Lars Nootbaar, and Victor Scott II all homer. What's the outlook after the very first series of the season and can they keep the momentum going against the Angels?
MacKenzie Gore had the best start of his career! How do we rank Kyle Manzardo, Tyler Soderstrom and Spencer Torkelson? Wilyer Abreu or Lars Nootbaar? We had a bunch of bullpen meltdowns on Opening Day. Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down an eventful opening day for the St. Louis Cardinals after spending it at Busch Stadium.In the St. Louis Cardinals' Opening Day game against the Minnesota Twins on March 27, 2025, the Cardinals secured a 5-3 victory.Lars Nootbaar energized the offense with a two-run homer and a single, while Nolan Arenado added a solo home run in the eighth inning, for which he received a huge curtain call.Starting pitcher Sonny Gray delivered a solid performance, striking out six over five innings.The bullpen, highlighted by closer Ryan Helsley, maintained the lead to seal the win.Additionally, outfielder Victor Scott II made a remarkable catch in the sixth inning, preventing potential runs.Brenden breaks it all down. Hear from key contributors like Arenado and Gray all within this episode of B-Schaeff Daily!Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all season!
TimestampsEp 1617:42 - Looking at guys we have to make decisions to stash or cut, starting with Gerrit Cole14:33 - Three pitchers waiting on diagnoses - Shane McClanahan, Ryan Weathers, Jared Jones24:09 - Chad making calls on Jones, Parker Meadows, Francisco Alvarez, and Kyle Manzardo34:17 - What pickups are you interested in for OF, with options like Jake McCarthy, Jesus Sanchez, Jacob Young, Brandon Marsh, Jesse Winker, Lars Nootbaar, etc. available.37:42 - Top bats being widely cut in Ottoneu: Noelvi Marte, Jace Jung, Thairo Estrada, Sean Murphy, Giancarlo Stanton, Chase DeLauter.43:13 - Guys being auctioned in Ottoneu leagues right now, with Tyler Freeman at the top of the list along with Zac Veen.51:44 - Behind them is Ben Rice followed by Victor Scott II and Dedniel Nunez1:00:02 - Closing it out with Brett Baty and a look at 2B.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: Twitter | EmailHosts: Trevor Hooth | Nate KosherJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
TimestampsEp 1617:42 - Looking at guys we have to make decisions to stash or cut, starting with Gerrit Cole14:33 - Three pitchers waiting on diagnoses - Shane McClanahan, Ryan Weathers, Jared Jones24:09 - Chad making calls on Jones, Parker Meadows, Francisco Alvarez, and Kyle Manzardo34:17 - What pickups are you interested in for OF, with options like Jake McCarthy, Jesus Sanchez, Jacob Young, Brandon Marsh, Jesse Winker, Lars Nootbaar, etc. available.37:42 - Top bats being widely cut in Ottoneu: Noelvi Marte, Jace Jung, Thairo Estrada, Sean Murphy, Giancarlo Stanton, Chase DeLauter.43:13 - Guys being auctioned in Ottoneu leagues right now, with Tyler Freeman at the top of the list along with Zac Veen.51:44 - Behind them is Ben Rice followed by Victor Scott II and Dedniel Nunez1:00:02 - Closing it out with Brett Baty and a look at 2B.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyConnect: Twitter | EmailHosts: Trevor Hooth | Nate KosherJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network
TimestampsEp 1617:42 - Looking at guys we have to make decisions to stash or cut, starting with Gerrit Cole14:33 - Three pitchers waiting on diagnoses - Shane McClanahan, Ryan Weathers, Jared Jones24:09 - Chad making calls on Jones, Parker Meadows, Francisco Alvarez, and Kyle Manzardo34:17 - What pickups are you interested in for OF, with options like Jake McCarthy, Jesus Sanchez, Jacob Young, Brandon Marsh, Jesse Winker, Lars Nootbaar, etc. available.37:42 - Top bats being widely cut in Ottoneu: Noelvi Marte, Jace Jung, Thairo Estrada, Sean Murphy, Giancarlo Stanton, Chase DeLauter.43:13 - Guys being auctioned in Ottoneu leagues right now, with Tyler Freeman at the top of the list along with Zac Veen.51:44 - Behind them is Ben Rice followed by Victor Scott II and Dedniel Nunez1:00:02 - Closing it out with Brett Baty and a look at 2B.Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSSConnect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus
In this episode, Tom Ackerman sits down with John Mozeliak to discuss the finalized roster decisions for the 2025 season. They delve into the outfield configuration featuring Victor Scott II in center field, Jordan Walker in right, and Lars Nootbaar in left. The conversation also covers the versatility of players like Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman, the inclusion of Luken Baker as a power bat off the bench, and the potential expansion to a six-man pitching rotation with Matthew Liberatore. Mozeliak shares his perspective on Scott's development, noting his significant improvement and purposeful offseason. Additionally, they touch upon bullpen management strategies and the team's readiness for Opening Day on March 27 in St. Louis.
Sleepers 2.0! Chris kicks things off with Jackson Jobe (2:50). ... Robbie Ray is throwing a new changeup (8:05). ... Gavin Williams looks healthy and has upside (12:07). ... Jeff Hoffman could be a steal as the Blue Jays closer (18:54). ... Josh Lowe is getting no respect (22:37)! ... Jorge Soler offers power and Jesus Luzardo's velocity is back up (25:50). ... Scott is back in on Jake Burger (29:20). ... Lars Nootbaar is a good hitter (31:45)! ... We list off the rest of our Sleepers 2.0 (36:00). ... News (43:17): Adolis Garcia is dealing with an oblique injury. ... Here's a quick reminder of our Sleepers 1.0 (52:11)! ... We wrap up with a look at Scott's 15-Team Roto (w/ OBP) Tout Wars draft (1:00:22). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) discuss Spring Training Roster Battles to watch in the National League for the 2025 season | Episode 217.Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice. NL Arizona Diamondbacks SS/3B/DH: Geraldo Perdomo v Jordan Lawlar v Eugenio Suarez v Pavin Smith Closer: Justin Martinez v Kevin Ginkel v AJ Puk Atlanta Braves SP4/5: Grant Holmes v Ian Anderson v AJ Smith-Shawver v Hurston Waldrep v Bryce Elder Chicago Cubs SP5: Javier Assad v Ben Brown v Jordan Wicks v Caleb Killian Cincinnati Reds DH/1B/3B/LF: Spencer Steer v CES v Jeimer Candelario v Gavin Lux v Noelvi Marte SP5: Nick Martinez v Rhett Lowder Colorado Rockies RF: Jordan Beck v Sam Hilliard v Zac Veen Closer: Tyler Kinley v Seth Halvorson LA Dodgers SP5: Tony Gonsolin v Bobby Miller v Landon Knack v Dustin May Miami Marlins C: Nick Fortes v Agustin Ramirez 1B/DH: Jonah Bride v Deyvison de los Santos v Griffin Conine v Matt Mervis v Graham Pauley 2B: Otto Lopez v Max Acosta v Jared Serna SP5: Max Meyer v Adam Mazur Closer: Calvin Faucher v Anthony Bender v Andrew Nardi Milwaukee Brewers 2B/3B: Joey Ortiz v Bryce Turang v Oliver Dunn v Tyler Black v Caleb Durbin SP5: Brandon Woodruff v Logan Henderson v Aaron Ashby v DL Hall Closer: Trevor Megill v Abner Uribe v Jacob Misiorowski v Craig Yoho New York Mets CF: Starling Marte v Jose Siri v Luisangel Acuna v Ronny Mauricio SP5/6: Clay Holmes v Paul Blackburn v Tylor Megill v Brandon Sproat Philadelphia Phillies Closer: Jordan Romano v Orion Kerkering Pittsburgh Pirates C/1B/LF/DH: Joey Bart v Endy Rodriguez v Henry Davis v Jack Suwinski v Tommy Pham v Bryan Reynolds NOTE: Spencer Horwitz hurt 2B: Nick Gonzalez v Nick Yorke SP4/5: Bailey Falter v Johan Oviedo v Thomas Harrington v Bubba Chandler v Braxton Ashcraft v Andrew Heaney San Diego Padres C: Elias Diaz v Luis Campusano DH: Gavin Sheets v Mike Brosseau v Tirso Ornelas SP5: Matt Waldon v Randy Vasquez v Jhony Brito v Kyle Hart San Francisco Giants 1B/DH: Marco Luciano v Bryce Eldridge v Wilmer Flores v LaMonte Wade Jr. SP5: Jordan Hicks v Hayden Birdsong v Mason Black v Carson Whisenhunt St. Louis Cardinals C: Ivan Herrera v Pedro Pages 2B/LF/CF: Nolan Gorman v Brandon Donovan v Lars Nootbaar v Victor Scott II v Michael Siani SP4/5: Steven Matz v Andre Pallante v Michael McGreevy v Quinn Mathews Washington Nationals LF/CF/RF: (can Dylan Crews play CF?) v Juan Yepez v Jacob Young SP4/5: Trevor Williams v Michael Soroka v DJ Herz v Cade Cavalli v Jackson Rutledge v Cole Henry v Andre Lara v Brad Lord Closer: Jorge Lopez v Derek Law v Jose FerrerPlease rate and review the podcast and follow Tim on X (@fantasyaceball) and on YouTube (@TheTimkanak) for more great content!
The Cardinals are entering Spring Training with a lot of what-ifs in their lineup. What can Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Gorman, and others do to improve this year? We consulted Pitching List's Nate Schwartz to figure out the keys to the Cardinals fixing their development program this season and going forward.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards
In our 80th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Erik Halterman of Rotowire, to discuss the start(?) of spring training and the latest MLB moves, then preview the NL Central teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Alex Bregman lands in Bean TownNick Pivetta inks deal in San DiegoCorner CornerTy France signs with Twins, set to start “a lot”Justin Turner signs with CubsAngels AtriumMike Trout moved to right fieldAnthony Rendon likely to miss all of 2025 with hip injuryFrankie Montas shut down for 6-8 weeks with lat strainUpcoming baseball card release schedule:3/5: 2024 Panini Prospect Edition3/21: 2024 Panini SelectTBD: 2024 Topps Heritage High NumberTBD: 2024 Panini FlawlessTBD: 2024 Panini National TreasuresCategories Discussion – NL Central Preview (26:30)NFBC ADP link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseballChicago CubsBuy: Ian Happ, Porter Hodge, Dansby SwansonSell: Nico Hoerner x3“Prospect” Pick to Click: Moises Ballesteros, Matt Shaw, James TriantosCincinnati RedsBuy: Gavin Lux, Nick Lodolo, Tyler StephensonSell: Spencer Steer, Alexis Diaz“Prospect” Pick to Click: Rhett Lowder, Cooper Bowman, Chase PettyMilwaukee BrewersBuy: Garrett Mitchell, Christian Yelich, Aaron CivaleSell: William Contreras, Freddy Peralta, Trevor Megill“Prospect” Pick to Click: Caleb Durbin, Tyler Black, Cooper PrattPittsburgh PiratesBuy: Jared Jones, Andrew McCutchenSell: Joey Bart, Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz“Prospect” Pick to Click: Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, Sammy SianiSt. Louis CardinalsBuy: Willson Contreras, Lars Nootbaar, Michael McGreevySell: Alec Burleson, Nolan Arenado, Ryan Helsley“Prospect” Pick to Click: Quinn Mathews, Thomas Saggesse, Yairo Padilla
Katie Woo joins the show to discuss if the Cardinals will be willing to put Lars Nootbaar in CF & which player has impressed early in camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Katie Woo joins the show to discuss if the Cardinals will be willing to put Lars Nootbaar in CF & which player has impressed early in camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's hard to believe that Cardinals pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training in just 2 days for the 2025 season. Which position battles and storylines are we watching as camp begins? Will the young arms get the chances they need for a youth movement? Will Michael Siani, Victor Scott, or Lars Nootbaar start in center field?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards
FanGraphs has released their ZiPS projections for the Cardinals in 2025. What stood out to us about these numbers? Which players do we think were underrated by the system? Any pleasant surprises? Can the young bats Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, and Brendan Donovan perform well enough to get the Cardinals back to the Postseason and outperform their expectations this year? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cards Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards
Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield with a focus on middle and late-round options (~Pick 200-300 overall). Can you find enough value in the later rounds to wait for these players at a discount? (Note: This is part three of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield, with another group of very late outfielders to consider coming in an episode with UT-only players.)Rundown3:05 ADP Tier 7 -- Jurickson Profar, Jung Hoo Lee, Jake McCarthy, Jorge Soler, Alec Burleson & Willi Castro*18:25 ADP Tier 7 (Continued) -- George Springer, Brendan Donovan, Jesús Sánchez, Byron Buxton & TJ Friedl35:44 ADP Tier 8 - Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Jones, Garrett Mitchell, JJ Bleday, Jo Adell, Evan Carter & Matt Wallner58:05 ADP Tier 8 (Continued) Michael Conforto, Wilyer Abreu, Jordan Walker & Roman AnthonyFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield with a focus on middle and late-round options (~Pick 200-300 overall). Can you find enough value in the later rounds to wait for these players at a discount? (Note: This is part three of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield, with another group of very late outfielders to consider coming in an episode with UT-only players.) Rundown 3:05 ADP Tier 7 -- Jurickson Profar, Jung Hoo Lee, Jake McCarthy, Jorge Soler, Alec Burleson & Willi Castro* 18:25 ADP Tier 7 (Continued) -- George Springer, Brendan Donovan, Jesús Sánchez, Byron Buxton & TJ Friedl 35:44 ADP Tier 8 - Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Jones, Garrett Mitchell, JJ Bleday, Jo Adell, Evan Carter & Matt Wallner 58:05 ADP Tier 8 (Continued) Michael Conforto, Wilyer Abreu, Jordan Walker & Roman Anthony Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Empty seats are empty seats; no-shows are no-shows," says St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jeff Gordon. "When you’re just accepting reduced attendance and you’re pointing to that for reduced payroll, now you’re setting yourself up for a spiral." Yet to spend a cent this offseason on a major-league free agent, the Cardinals are banking big on breakthrough seasons from their young players and betting there will be buy-in -- literally -- from fans. The payoff could be sparking interest and ticket sales from fans interested in a new direction, but the risk is significant as the Cardinals could spin into a financial whirlpool that leads to more severe cuts or a complete overhaul once new leadership is in place. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, host Derrick Goold is joined by Gordon to discuss what the Cardinals' actions tell us about their situation and their motives. The Cardinals went 3-for-6 on finalizing deals with arbitration-eligible players, leaving salaries for Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, and Andre Pallante undetermined for the coming season. They could go to hearings unless there is traction for a multi-year extension. But what does it say if the Cardinals don't pursue any of those? What if this spring is the first spring in awhile without an extension? Could that all be a setup to give Chaim Bloom maximum payroll flexibility when he takes over as president of baseball operations and move on from this roster and even its "next core" players to a deeper rebuild? The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. Now entering its 13th year, find BPIB weekly throughout the 2025 season wherever you get your podcasts.
The Cardinals failed to reach agreements on contracts for 2025 with three arb-eligible players before Thursday's deadline. Are Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Andre Pallante heading to a hearing against the Cardinals? We'll break down the ins and outs of the respective situations and why it has come to this for these players. Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year long! --- Thanks to our partners Smith Agri-Service and Craft Revival LLC for presenting this episode! Text Smith Agri-Service for all your farming needs in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa: 202-988-1106 Visit Craft Revival LLC on Facebook and Instagram (@craft_revival_llc) to check out their remarkable craftsmanship in log cabin restorations! Craft Revival LLC: 573-366-6563