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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.
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.
– Which Blues player has to break out in order for them to be a top 3 team in the division? Plus, who would have to take a step back for the Blues to take that step forward?– Believe it or not– What are reasonable expectations for Michael McGreevy? Plus, Is Pallante going to be okay?– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Pauley hosts tonight's shortened edition of Sports Open Line on KMOX! He discusses comments made from Oli Marmol on the Gashouse Gang today, as well as taking comments from viewers and breaking down the performance of Michael McGreevy.
- The Gauntlet- Has the Big Ten overthrown the SEC for best conference in college football?- Illinois Football DB, Xavier Scott on the expectations for the Illini this upcoming season- Did the Cardinals actually make the right call with Michael McGreevy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michael McGreevy shoved for the Cardinals in a must-needed win over the lowly Rockies on Monday night. Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the McGreevy conundrum for the Cardinals as they look to find a spot in their rotation full time for the kid.Erick Fedde will start on Tuesday night, which, at this point, it makes sense to go ahead and do... But the way the Cardinals handled their rotation to this point throughout the month of July is a big reason that the club is falling out of the race in the first place.Allowing Fedde's trade value proposition to dictate the terms of the way that Mozeliak has approached this is pretty unfortunate.Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year!
– Michael McGreevy has earned a spot in the Cardinals rotation. Plus, Can McGreevy serve as a template for future pitching prospects?– The Cardinals are signaling they're a seller at the deadline. Plus, What's your level of trust in Mo to get the right return in these deals?– Cardinals insider John Denton from MLB.com– Questions and AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andy discusses Tony Petitti's CFP comments at Big 10 media days, Michael McGreevy pitching well in Colorado, and more during Tuesday's Top Five at Five!
Brenden and Andy discuss how committed the Cardinals should be to several of their starting pitchers after Michael McGreevy's strong performance. They also talk about Josh Simmons taking the first-team left tackle reps at Chiefs training camp, and what to expect out of Rich Hill starting for the Royals on Tuesday.
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!
St Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cardinals at Rockies 8:40PM ET—Michael McGreevy gets the start for St Louis. McGreevy appeared in four games with an ERA of 4.22 and WHIP of 1.03. The called up right hander fans 18.6% with 3.5% walks. Grounders are 34.8% with 0.84 home runs per nine innings.
(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.
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!
(00:00-5:50) Celebrating Miguel Cairo. Michael McGreevy tracker. Happy Birthday, MM. Is it a bus situation?(5:59-18:58) Andy Crouppen in-studio. Whose idea was the Lawyers Eating Sandwiches podcast? Celebrity trials. System slanted towards the rich and famous.(19:08-39:04) Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery joins the program to discuss the Blues season since he took over and then the start of the offseason. Coach Montgomery discusses why players tend to stay in St. Louis even after their playing days are over, and some of the moves the Blues have made so far this summer, including the departure of Zach Bolduc. Finally, Coach Montgomery shares his perspective on the end of the Winnipeg series. Jimmy Snuggerud.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 Schaeffer breaks down the thrilling 8-7 win for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Chicago Cubs from Tuesday night at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals highwire act goes right down to the final pitch of the game in this one.We discuss the concerns for guys like Matz and Helsley while evaluating the outing for Michael McGreevy for what it was. The offense is a high point of the discussion as we highlight the recent surge for Nolan Gorman. Masyn Winn was incredible Tuesday, including a heads-up baserunning play on PCA that proved to be the difference in the final score of the game.Plenty to get into from this one!Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals conversations all summer long!
- Why did Oli Marmol take out Michael McGreevy so early in the game?- Did the NBA Finals just automatically win “Best Championship Round“ in the last calendar year?- Are the Dodgers and Padres the best rivalry in modern day baseball?- Can a young player realistically carve out a defined role in a “win now” environment? 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 doubleheader sweep, and series sweep, of the White Sox on Thursday.With star showing by Andre Granillo, Willson Contreras, Alec Burleson, Michael McGreevy and more, we break it all down!Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year!
– Did the Cardinals just have their get right series against the White Sox?– Should the Cardinals keep Michael McGreevy in the rotation?– Former NHL Goalie Mike McKenna– Ask Us AnythingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the Redbirds prepare to open a seven-game homestand, Brad Thompson pays particular attention to Alec Burleson, Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a last minute edition of Sports Open Line, as Cardinals vs White Sox has been postponed, and they will play a traditional doubleheader tomorrow. Matt Pauley discusses the Cards' win last night, which featured a great outing by Matthew Liberatore, and a 12 run offensive explosion. Matt talks with both Bernie Miklasz and Joe Roderick of STL Sports Central about everything Cardinals baseball. In the second hour of the show, we have breaking news! It is announced that Michael McGreevy will start game two of the Cardinals' doubleheader tomorrow night, despite only having 4 days of rest. That, plus many more Cardinals topics to go through with Jacob Cersosimo, KMOV and Matrix Midwest Sports Anchor/Reporter.
In the second hour of the show, we have breaking news! It is announced that Michael McGreevy will start game two of the Cardinals' doubleheader tomorrow night, despite only having 4 days of rest. That, plus many more Cardinals topics to go through with Jacob Cersosimo, KMOV and Matrix Midwest Sports Anchor/Reporter.
The Red Sox traded Raffy Devers to the Giants on Sunday. Does this deal have impact on the St. Louis Cardinals? Would Devers have been a fit here? Plus, could Arenado now fit in Boston?The Cards dropped the final game in Milwaukee despite having every opportunity to win it late. The young guys for the Cardinals are going to have growing pains in key spots and we saw that play out on Sunday.Michael McGreevy keeps shoving in AAA and he will be a bigger part of the Cardinals plans in the second half of the season. JJ Wetherholt is doing his thing, too.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals content all year!
Eno and DVR discuss the confirmation that Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery, the impact his absence will have on the D-backs' rotation, the best pitchers in the minors yet to make their MLB debuts, how they approach weekly spending in FAAB leagues, and where the money went over the weekend -- including pickups of Bryce Elder and Michael McGreevy as teams continue to search for viable pitching help.Rundown1:49 Corbin Burnes Needs Tommy John Surgery9:03 What's Next for the Diamondbacks?15:26 Brandon Pfaadt's Low Strikeout Rate & Overall Struggles21:39 Who Is The Best Pitcher Yet to Debut?32:33 Other News & Notes: Julio Rodríguez, Kyle Teel, Justin Verlander and LaMonte Wade Jr.45:19 Managing Budgets Over the Entire Season54:44 Where the Money Went: Jac, CES, Jo Adell, Bryce Elder & Michael McGreevyFollow 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.
Brad Thompson joins the program to talk about the weekend that was against the Dodgers and the positive takeaways from the series win. BT also shares his perspective on the energy at Busch, Clayton Kershaw's comments about the video played pregame, and Michael McGreevy's outing on Sunday and the pitching staff as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the program to talk about the weekend that was against the Dodgers and the positive takeaways from the series win. BT also shares his perspective on the energy at Busch, Clayton Kershaw's comments about the video played pregame, and Michael McGreevy's outing on Sunday and the pitching staff as a whole. Happy Birthday Aaron Sorkin. Mount Rushmore of Sorkin projects. Jackson's theory on Halloween in STL improving kids public speaking abilities. The text line isn't on board. Boof. Wedding Speeches. Father-Son golf tournament. Doug giggle fit. 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 apparent shade thrown by Clayton Kershaw toward the St. Louis Cardinals organization after the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 7-3 on Sunday at Busch Stadium.Michael McGreevy got through six innings although there were sure elements of his game he probably wishes he could have back. But we still liked to see him battle against a top lineup like he did.Plus, we discuss Tink Hence in a brilliant rehab start from Saturday when he go down on the farm!Follow this daily podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year!
Katie Woo joins the show to discuss the Cardinals series win over the Dodgers and what the Cardinals plans are with Michael McGreevy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals walk-off win over the Dodgers from Saturday at Busch Stadium as Nolan Arenado delivered the clutch swing off the bench to send the stadium into a frenzy and mitigate the damage from a bizarre top of the ninth inning that allowed Los Angeles to tie the score.Nolan Gorman, Pedro Pages and Masyn Winn delivered key contributions with offense and base running in the latter stages of the game.Don't forget about Erick Fedde, either, as the starter tangled into the sixth inning with this tough LAD lineup and departed the game without allowing a run.Bullpen was sturdy and the Cardinals now have a chance to sweep on Sunday -- with Michael McGreevy announced as the starter.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year!
LA Dodgers vs. St Louis Cardinals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Dodgers at Cardinals 2:15PM ET—Clayton Kershaw will start for LA. Kershaw four starts with an ERA of 5.17 and WHIP of 1.66. The left hander fans 11.4% with 12.9% walks. Grounders are 46.2% with 1.15 home runs per nine innings. Michael McGreevy is starting for St Louis. McGreevy appeared in one game allowing no runs with five strikeouts in 5 2/3rd innings. He worked in four games last year allowing five runs with 18 strikeouts in 23 innings. He put up good numbers in 11 Triple A starts this year.
(00:00-20:15) Is Joey Vitale dodging us? Baking bread in middle school. Cards with another series loss. Do a lot of people wear hats to bed? Bangin' like jackrabbits. Isopods. Chairman falls asleep to Joe Rogan. Pacers steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jackson's still confident in the Thunder.(20:24-41:46) 78 combined inches. Wilson Contreras working blue. Do we have the audio? Confusion abounds. Matthew Liberatore. We've got the Contreras audio. Michael McGreevy on deck. Eat some chicken and watch the Battlehawks. Dry counties.(41:56-1:02:39) It's time for "So What'd Your Grandma Think?" Audio of TSN's Jesse Pollack talking with Bob The Goalie. Rats in Sunrise, Florida. 90's Red Wing lore. Audio of an ABC affiliate in Indiana cutting away in the waning moments of Game 1 to preview the local news. NHL fans in Minnesota missed the Game 1 OT winner when TNT cut to an emergency test. Reliving the audio from McGregor's during the Moe Miracle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andy and Brenden talk about how soon Michael McGreevy's next chance in the Cardinals' rotation could be. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joins to discuss a crazy ending to NBA Finals Game 1. Plus, Under The Bus to an all-time bad first pitch at Busch!
– Is this Michael McGreevy's shot to earn a roster spot? Plus, Are the Cardinals falling into old patterns with their roster?– BK can't sleep because he is afraid of death. – Stacking up the Blues with the final four NHL teams speaks to what they're missing.– The Junk DrawerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jordan Walker's injury is leading to interesting roster decisions for the St. Louis Cardinals. BK & T-Bone break down how the Walker injury impacts playing time for the Cardinals left handed bats. Are the Cardinals not maximizing their bench options? What does this opportunity mean for Michael McGreevy as he enters into the 6-man rotation? Does it feel like this homestand is a fork in the road moment for the Redbirds?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andre Pallante unraveled in Tuesday's loss for the St. Louis Cardinals as the Royals got the better of the Redbirds in the renewal of the I-70 series at Busch.Is Pallante in danger of losing his rotation spot after his ERA increased to nearly 5.00 in Tuesday's rough outing? Michael McGreevy could be on the way soon, but not necessarily in Pallante's stead.
– Andre Pallante & Michael McGreevy should be competing for the final spot in the rotation.– More Likely to Happen– How should the Blues approach their blue line this offseason?– The Junk DrawerSee 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 the Cardinals disappointing weekend in Texas. What the Cardinals plan is with Jordan Walker going to the IL, and if the Cardinals move to a 6 man rotation should it be Michael McGreevy that moves into the rotation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The St. Louis Cardinals promoted rising outfield prospect Joshua Baez from High-A Peoria to Double-AA Springfield this week after the 21-year-old former 2nd round draft pick (2021) showed everything the organization needed to see from him at A-ball.We discuss Baez's promotion in the context of the crop of other outfield prospects that the Cards have working their way through the system.Plus, is there a case to be made that Michael McGreevy will be up with the big-league team sooner rather than later? A look at the June schedule may be all it takes to compel the Cardinals to give him a call.
– Has Lars Nootbaar become the 'You go, we go' player for the Cardinals?– Believe it or Not– Are the Cardinals mishandling Michael McGreevy?– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of 'Talking About Birds,' hosts Nate Heininger and Ben Simorka cover a range of topics centered around the Cardinals' recent performances and developments. They discuss standout defensive plays, potential trade scenarios, and the performances of key players like Willson Contreras, Matthew Liberatore, and Michael McGreevy. Injuries, including Mike Trout's, and the impact on team dynamics are also covered. The episode includes light-hearted segments such as a pun game involving current Cardinals players, interactions with listeners, and upcoming game previews against the Nationals and Phillies.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.
This week, Brian and Kyle focus primarily on pitching. Recent and future use of Michael McGreevy and Gordon Graceffo is the first stop. Also touched on is reliever churn and the unexpected emergence of Kyle Leahy. The role of pitching labs in development is discussed as is the 2025 Cardinals Hall of Fame class and the Player and Pitchers of the Month. Other individuals mentioned include Brody Moore, Brandt Thompson, Ixan Henderson and Cade Winquest.
In this episode, we break down the April Player of the Month honors across all levels, discuss the Cardinals' decision to option Michael McGreevy, and touch on the Chris Loutos trade. Plus, we cover the impact of Brian Holiday's placement on the full-season IL and look ahead to the start of the FCL season. Tune in for all the latest updates from around the system!
Brad Thompson joins us to discuss a series victory for the Cardinals over the weekend. BT also talks about the Cardinals bullpen and the start for Michael McGreevy. 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 unbelievable St. Louis Cardinals doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Sunday at Busch Stadium as Michael McGreevy put the team on his back in Game 2. Victor Scott II made one of the best catches you'll ever see to rob a home run from Juan Soto. Erick Fedde and Andre Pallante walked way too many guys. Will the Cardinals look more closely at their rotation spots with clear candidates for promotions into the starting five, or will it be business as usual?It was a potentially season-shifting day at Busch, so we'll talk about the implications as the Cards pull to within three games of .500 out of nowhere.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year!
The St. Louis Cardinals take 2 of 3 from the New York Mets, one of the best teams in the NL, including a doubleheader sweep. Michael McGreevy was excellent in Game 2, should he stay up with the Major League roster? Victor Scott II continues to amaze, while Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman's struggles continue. How can the Cardinals level up their roster as they hope to contend in 2026 and beyond?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals calling up Michael McGreevy to the big-league roster on Saturday, optioning Roddery Munoz to Memphis.Is McGreevy joining the Cardinals rotation or is he simply here to provide some protection for the weekend? What do we see as his long-term path in 2025 and how will the Cardinals handle their expiring contracts if they can't climb back into competitiveness as the year unfolds?Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all season!
Brian and Kyle discuss St. Louis pitching including Matthew Liberatore as well as two potential bullpen reinforcements/replacements. Kyle explains why Cade McGee and Josh Kross may be important to the future of the farm system. Pitchers reviewed include Michael McGreevy, Max Rajcic, Luis Gastelum, Gerardo Salas, Zack Showalter, Mason Burns and others.