Podcast appearances and mentions of Miles Mikolas

Spring Training is underway in West Palm Beach and the Washington Nationals have a serious outfield logjam. Who plays? Who sits? And could someone move positions? We break down the crowded outfield featuring James Wood, Dylan Crews, Jacob Young, Daylen Lile, Robert Hassell III and Joey Wiemer. Plus, live BP reactions including Miles Mikolas getting tagged, Josiah Gray's sharp outing, and why Dylan Crews has the most to prove this spring. It's a full Nats Minutecast episode diving into roster battles, pitching performances, and what it all means for 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spring Training is underway in West Palm Beach and the Washington Nationals have a serious outfield logjam. Who plays? Who sits? And could someone move positions? We break down the crowded outfield featuring James Wood, Dylan Crews, Jacob Young, Daylen Lile, Robert Hassell III and Joey Wiemer. Plus, live BP reactions including Miles Mikolas getting tagged, Josiah Gray's sharp outing, and why Dylan Crews has the most to prove this spring. It's a full Nats Minutecast episode diving into roster battles, pitching performances, and what it all means for 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?

The Washington Nationals bring veteran starter Miles Mikolas to a young clubhouse in West Palm Beach, adding leadership and experience to a rebuilding rotation. We break down what Mikolas means for the Nats' 2026 pitching staff, why Jarlin Susana is the most electric arm in camp, and how Cade Cavalli could change everything with a new sweeper. Is this the start of real progress in D.C.? Let's dive in. Valentine's Day is coming up, and we're running our annual Valentine's Day Sale. Good news: we upgraded your unique promo code—it's now 20% off sitewide. This offer runs through February 14. And as always, orders $60+ ship free. Looking for a high-protein snack that actually tastes amazing? Check out Righteous Felon — a family-owned brand making jerky from premium, pasture-raised Black Angus beef, free of hormones and antibiotics. With bold flavors like O.G. Hickory, keto-friendly and gluten-free options, and 10 grams of protein per serving, it's the perfect fuel for your podcast adventures. Use promo code MINUTECAST for 20% off at righteousfelon.com/?ref=MINUTECAST and snack smarter today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Nationals bring veteran starter Miles Mikolas to a young clubhouse in West Palm Beach, adding leadership and experience to a rebuilding rotation. We break down what Mikolas means for the Nats' 2026 pitching staff, why Jarlin Susana is the most electric arm in camp, and how Cade Cavalli could change everything with a new sweeper. Is this the start of real progress in D.C.? Let's dive in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-31:29) The days of having the producer call into your own show. Faxing in hot takes. Big Mizzou W last night. Mike Kelly's call of the winning shot. What's the NBA All-Stare Game format? Marsh is confirmed for tomorrow. No listeners invited. USA vs Latvia today. Elementary school geography with TMA. Is it still the Czech Republic?(31:37-1:01:45) Happy birthday Gucci Mane. Big year for Josh Brolin. Gucci Mane went to Affton? Miles Mikolas to the Nats. Spring Training hats. More geography nonsense. Jackson's been studying the roster. The Schlang. Kurt is on the line and wants to talk Silver Shoes Washington. He gone. Kurt's back. This is Casino Kurt. Do people still smoke pipes?(1:01:55-1:14:09) Gucci Mane comps. Dennis Gates talking about the hard fought road win at A&M. Bucky McMillan. Hee Haw. Minnie Pearl. Casino Kurt is back and he has a Roy Clark story. This show is dedicated to all the craps dealers in the area.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  The 2025 season has come to a close and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to mark the occasion.  Was intentionally walking Michael Busch on Saturday a good thing or a troll job?  Should the closing lineup have been a little more robust?  And the less said about Miles Mikolas the better.  The guys also talk about the upcoming press conferences by John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom plus the fates of the no-trade-clause guys.  A rough season but, hey, we aren't Mets fans!

(00:00-16:05) Well boys, you gave it a hell of a try. Fan angst meter. Miles Mikolas most likely won't be back. We got a close out at the Ryder Cup. DeChambeau and Thomas go down. Don't say pegged. Home teams tend to be the favorite. Bummer this Cards Cubs series at Wrigley means nothing. Can't teach these scars, man. How many Ivy League listeners do we have right now?(16:13-29:15) Ain't no sunshine. Jackson's lost the plot. Jackson could only play one song on the saxophone. Doug thought he may go to jail yesterday. Kids on leashes. What colors are Brown University? Is spinning our wheels different from clearing the deck? You need a 4.0 GPA and a 33-35 ACT to get into Yale.(29:25-37:19) Mt. Rushmore of people that go by "Bob." Martin called Bob Costas "Bobby." Costas's career advice to Martin. Funny mascot names. We're not just spinning our wheels here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cardinals at Cubs 2:20 PM ET—Miles Mikolas will start for ST Louis. Mikolas, in 30 starts has an ERA of 4.76 with WHIP of 1.33. The veteran fans 14.8% with 5.5% walks. Ground balls are 40.2% with 1.55 home runs per nine innings. Colin Rea will start for Chicago.

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  We've seen the last of the Cardinals at Busch Stadium for 2025 and while there are still some more games, there was a lot of finality this weekend.  Miles Mikolas made his last start on the home mound, John Mozeliak watched his last games from the POBO suite, and Nolan Arenado walked off to a huge ovation without even playing.  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about some of the endings and some of the beginnings, starting with Chaim Bloom and what he might do this winter.  How can Cardinal fans stay engaged when a rebuild is coming?  Let's find out together.

Live from Hot Shots Bar & Grill in Arnold, Matt Pauley and Jen Siess host the Soccer Showcase, where they talk with St. Louis City SC centerback Timo Baumgartl! Then, they talk with City SC Academy Director and Y98 matchday analyst, Dale Schilly, about the team's win over FC Montreal! In the second hour of Sports Open Line from Arnold, Missouri, Matt Pauley ponders if there is anything he is looking for in the games as the season winds down, and also discusses if it is possible that Miles Mikolas ends up back with the Cardinals in 2026. Jacob Cersosimo, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV and Matrix Midwest, joins us to talk everything going on in the St. Louis sports scene! And we finish of the show with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for a crucial Big 10 matchup with Indiana.

In the second hour of Sports Open Line from Arnold, Missouri, Matt Pauley ponders if there is anything he is looking for in the games as the season winds down, and also discusses if it is possible that Miles Mikolas ends up back with the Cardinals in 2026. Jacob Cersosimo, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV and Matrix Midwest, joins us to talk everything going on in the St. Louis sports scene! And we finish of the show with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for a crucial Big 10 matchup with Indiana.

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  It was a very rough week for the Redbirds (well, not the Springfield ones) and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't terribly inclined to talk about it.  They do give some kudos to Miles Mikolas (of all people) while talking about the pitching problems next year may have.  Are we expecting too much from Chaim Bloom or will this actually be a busy offseason?  Plus Masyn Winn gets shut down, finally.  All that and more on this week's outing!

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals loss from Monday night in Seattle as the Cards dropped the game 4-2 to the M's, which dropped the team to back below .500.Miles Mikolas had one of his better road starts of the year, but when the sixth inning began to go off the rails, Gordon Graceffo came in to try and keep it on the track.When it went off the rails, do we blame Graceffo? Oli Marmol? Or do we just understand that this is all a necessary part of the growth process for these Cardinals.SUBSCRIBE to this channel for St. Louis Cardinals coverage all year long!

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Wednesday. The latest Dream Preview baseball breakdown opened with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner reviewing tough recent beats before diving into Thursday's slate of Major League Baseball action. Early frustrations centered on bullpen management, where questionable decisions cost winning tickets. Griffin highlighted Bruce Bochy's choices with the Rangers, while Munaf recapped Jeff Hoffman's collapse for Toronto. Both acknowledged the natural ebb and flow of a long season but emphasized how frustrating late-game implosions can be when handicapping results were correct until the ninth inning. Attention then shifted to Thursday's card. The first matchup was Boston at Baltimore. Garrett Crochet's dominance, particularly on the road, was contrasted with Cade Povich's struggles at Camden Yards. With Boston in the playoff chase and Baltimore fading, the Red Sox were positioned as strong run-line value. From there the crew evaluated Arizona against Milwaukee, with concerns about the Brewers' bullpen health and Jose Quintana's crafty veteran presence. Both leaned toward expecting runs given Milwaukee's offensive consistency at home. Houston hosting Colorado drew skepticism about laying a steep moneyline price on the Astros when their offense has sputtered. Kyle Freeland's road history pointed to unders, though the panel admitted Houston needed wins to stay in the AL West race. Pittsburgh at St. Louis prompted a lean toward the under, with Miles Mikolas much stronger at home and Braxton Ashcraft offering upside. The Cubs and Giants series was pegged as a pitcher's duel between Shota Imanaga and Logan Webb, with a likely under in a low-scoring Oracle Park day game. Atlanta at Philadelphia carried the most intrigue. Cal Quantrill's move to the Braves and Aaron Nola's inconsistency created an opening for offense. Both analysts saw double-digit potential and pointed to recent totals easily exceeding posted numbers. The Phillies' injury issues, especially losing Zach Wheeler, added to the uncertainty but suggested their bullpen would be heavily tested. The evening spotlight was Yankees versus White Sox. Will Warren's inexperience and Davis Martin's limited ceiling pointed to offense in Chicago. With both defenses prone to errors and suspect bullpens, the over nine was recommended, while the White Sox as home underdogs were noted as live if their bats clicked. The missing line revealed Mets versus Marlins, with Clay Holmes favored to control the matchup but bullpen risks keeping the over attractive. Best bets were locked in at the end. Griffin chose Yankees–White Sox over nine, citing unreliable pitching and defense. Munaf went with Boston -1.5 behind Crochet's stellar road form against a struggling Povich. They closed with reminders about Pregame promotions, including a college football contest and Griffin's discounted 30-day package. Overall the podcast combined raw reactions to recent heartbreakers with sharp handicapping of Thursday's board. The hosts stressed the importance of finding value across moneylines, run lines, and totals while acknowledging baseball's volatility. Their insight showed how bullpen management, pitcher splits, and situational motivation shape betting strategy. For bettors tracking MLB daily, this episode offered guidance across multiple matchups and reinforced why patience, discipline, and line shopping remain essential for long-term profit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dissect the team's turbulent 2025 season with a focus on the pitching staff's dramatic collapse. From blown leads to inconsistent outings, we explore how the rotation and bullpen have faltered, contributing to the Cardinals' slide to a 65-69 record and fourth place in the NL Central. We zero in on the struggles of key starters Miles Mikolas, who's posted a disappointing 6-10 record with a 5.17 ERA over 25 starts, and Andre Pallante, who's battled to a 6-12 mark with a 5.44 ERA in 25 appearances. What factors are behind their high ERAs and losing records, and can they turn it around before the season ends?

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. The MLB Friday betting preview with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner broke down twelve games with both hosts riding an 8–2 streak on best bets. Munaf opened by stressing the urgency with roughly 35 games left, while Griffin noted, “we're getting hot at the right time of year.” Colorado at Pittsburgh led the card. Antonio Senzatela, torched in a 17–16 loss the last time he saw the Pirates, carries a 2–8 road record. Munaf called the over 8.5 the best angle. Griffin, mocking the Rockies as “one of the least competitive franchises in global sports,” leaned Pirates at home but doubted unders due to Colorado bats. Washington at Philadelphia followed with Cade Cavalli against Taijuan Walker. Cavalli threw seven shutout innings versus the Phillies previously, but Munaf warned that rematches favor the hitters. Griffin advised focusing on Phillies run lines and blowout props. The Red Sox at Yankees matchup paired Brayan Bello with Max Fried. Griffin argued the line “doesn't respect what Bello has done,” while Munaf highlighted Boston's 6–1 record in Bello's last seven against New York. Fried has allowed four or more runs in four of his last five. Both favored Boston plus money. Houston at Baltimore featured Lance McCullers in his first start since July 19 against Cade Povich. Griffin pointed to Houston's offensive slump of just eight runs in seven games. Munaf doubted McCullers' sharpness and leaned over nine, adding that Adley Rutschman is sidelined and Josh Hader likely out until October. In Detroit, Ryan Bergen faced Casey Mize. Munaf cited Mize's 3.63 ERA and 103 strikeouts, with Detroit winning his last four starts. Griffin criticized Mize's All-Star nod and praised Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. Both leaned under early but saw Royals value. The Mets at Braves matchup showcased rookie Nolan McLean, who struck out eight but walked four in his debut. Griffin favored Atlanta as a home dog and the over 8.5, while Munaf leaned similarly, noting hot Atlanta weather would boost scoring. St. Louis at Tampa Bay featured Miles Mikolas against Adrian Houser. Griffin trusted the Rays' bullpen, while Munaf stressed Mikolas' inconsistency and backed Tampa at -128. Minnesota at Chicago pitted Zebby Matthews against Aaron Civale. Griffin quickly said, “give me the White Sox.” Munaf agreed, citing Matthews' 5.06 ERA and Chicago's 7–3 record at home on Friday nights, all as underdogs. In Texas, Slade Cecconi met Nathan Eovaldi. Griffin praised Eovaldi's Cy Young-level form, recommending under plays. Munaf backed that, noting Rangers home unders sit at 64.5 percent. Milwaukee hosting San Francisco saw Carson Whisenhunt oppose José Quintana. Griffin highlighted Bryce Turang's surge, while Munaf cited Milwaukee's 42–20 home record and San Francisco's 13–22 mark against lefties, backing Brewers run line at plus money. Cincinnati at Arizona matched Zach Littell with Ryne Nelson. Munaf praised Nelson's 5–1, 2.20 ERA home mark across 57 innings, backing the Diamondbacks and their team total. Griffin agreed Arizona held value despite a high price. The Dodgers at Padres closed the slate with Blake Snell against Yu Darvish. Griffin trusted Darvish's improvement and liked San Diego as a home underdog. Munaf leaned to the under eight, noting Snell's six scoreless innings against the Padres last week but citing Darvish's 2.55 career ERA in 16 appearances versus Los Angeles. Best bets closed the show. Griffin picked Tampa Bay over St. Louis, while Munaf selected the over in Houston and Baltimore, both looking to extend their winning streak into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. The MLB Friday betting preview with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner broke down twelve games with both hosts riding an 8–2 streak on best bets. Munaf opened by stressing the urgency with roughly 35 games left, while Griffin noted, “we're getting hot at the right time of year.” Colorado at Pittsburgh led the card. Antonio Senzatela, torched in a 17–16 loss the last time he saw the Pirates, carries a 2–8 road record. Munaf called the over 8.5 the best angle. Griffin, mocking the Rockies as “one of the least competitive franchises in global sports,” leaned Pirates at home but doubted unders due to Colorado bats. Washington at Philadelphia followed with Cade Cavalli against Taijuan Walker. Cavalli threw seven shutout innings versus the Phillies previously, but Munaf warned that rematches favor the hitters. Griffin advised focusing on Phillies run lines and blowout props. The Red Sox at Yankees matchup paired Brayan Bello with Max Fried. Griffin argued the line “doesn't respect what Bello has done,” while Munaf highlighted Boston's 6–1 record in Bello's last seven against New York. Fried has allowed four or more runs in four of his last five. Both favored Boston plus money. Houston at Baltimore featured Lance McCullers in his first start since July 19 against Cade Povich. Griffin pointed to Houston's offensive slump of just eight runs in seven games. Munaf doubted McCullers' sharpness and leaned over nine, adding that Adley Rutschman is sidelined and Josh Hader likely out until October. In Detroit, Ryan Bergen faced Casey Mize. Munaf cited Mize's 3.63 ERA and 103 strikeouts, with Detroit winning his last four starts. Griffin criticized Mize's All-Star nod and praised Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. Both leaned under early but saw Royals value. The Mets at Braves matchup showcased rookie Nolan McLean, who struck out eight but walked four in his debut. Griffin favored Atlanta as a home dog and the over 8.5, while Munaf leaned similarly, noting hot Atlanta weather would boost scoring. St. Louis at Tampa Bay featured Miles Mikolas against Adrian Houser. Griffin trusted the Rays' bullpen, while Munaf stressed Mikolas' inconsistency and backed Tampa at -128. Minnesota at Chicago pitted Zebby Matthews against Aaron Civale. Griffin quickly said, “give me the White Sox.” Munaf agreed, citing Matthews' 5.06 ERA and Chicago's 7–3 record at home on Friday nights, all as underdogs. In Texas, Slade Cecconi met Nathan Eovaldi. Griffin praised Eovaldi's Cy Young-level form, recommending under plays. Munaf backed that, noting Rangers home unders sit at 64.5 percent. Milwaukee hosting San Francisco saw Carson Whisenhunt oppose José Quintana. Griffin highlighted Bryce Turang's surge, while Munaf cited Milwaukee's 42–20 home record and San Francisco's 13–22 mark against lefties, backing Brewers run line at plus money. Cincinnati at Arizona matched Zach Littell with Ryne Nelson. Munaf praised Nelson's 5–1, 2.20 ERA home mark across 57 innings, backing the Diamondbacks and their team total. Griffin agreed Arizona held value despite a high price. The Dodgers at Padres closed the slate with Blake Snell against Yu Darvish. Griffin trusted Darvish's improvement and liked San Diego as a home underdog. Munaf leaned to the under eight, noting Snell's six scoreless innings against the Padres last week but citing Darvish's 2.55 career ERA in 16 appearances versus Los Angeles. Best bets closed the show. Griffin picked Tampa Bay over St. Louis, while Munaf selected the over in Houston and Baltimore, both looking to extend their winning streak into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 breaks down the Cardinals win over the Rockies 3-2 from Monday night at Busch Stadium.Miles Mikolas was tremendous in a bounce-back outing for the Cards, while Kyle Leahy served as a bulk reliever and closing pitcher, essentially, within the same game!Brendan Donovan's contributions were necessary off the bench as his pinch-double was the only reason they were able to claw back to beat the Rox!(Note: Apologies that audio is slightly less quality today. I believed Streamyard ignored my settings and used my internal mic instead of my fancy mic for this video. Sorry! I'm a work in progress on tech).

Miles Mikolas joins the program to talk about the LA Dodgers series and also his performance in the loss. Miles discusses how he handles a bad outing and how he works to adjust for his next start. Miles also talks about the All-Win campaign with Big League Impact. Miles also takes some questions from the text line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-7:17) Per John Denton, Yadier Molina will be in uniform and in the dugout this weekend for the Cards. The 61Hate hasn't sent in his questions yet. Smitty Shuttle. Oli Marmol will be in studio with BK & Ferrario. Security at the airport had Doug scurrying.(7:25-29:33) Still waiting on Miles MIkolas to call in. Is it because he heard we have a dog hater on the show? Looking back at his rough outing on Tuesday. Two steps forward, one step back. How long does it take to get over a bad outing? What's the mindset when deciding to waive a no trade clause? Taking 4 of 6 from the Dodgers but still a .500 team on the season. Finding consistency. Fielding a question from a texter.(29:43-35:57) 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.

(00:00-24:05) Friend of the show, Matt Holliday joins us fresh off of hip surgery. Vacationing in Montana. Ethan's signing bonus. Doing well for a 19 year old. Teams bringing up top prospects on August 15th to save their rookie status. JJ Wetherholt. Pickleball. Matt doesn't wanna play old man softball. Roman Anthony and the Red Sox. He'll be back to pickleball in no time.(24:13-26:55) Red Rover. Is Movie Boy going to video?(27:05-36:27) A little peek behind the curtains with Movie Boy. Marley & Me. People are holding us pre-accountable for the Miles Mikolas interview. The 61Hate is banty. Kneepads on for Miles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom, Pat, and Josh discuss the Guardians gambling woes and what it means for the sport of baseball as a whole. The boys talk Waino's last year, the Braves, and, of course, everyone's favorite back of the rotation bigot. Read our articles here: https://the-worst-blog-in-baseball.comFollow us on Twitter: @worstfanspod, @WorstFansTom, @WorstFansJosh, @budterracebro, @WorstFansNik, @patliacci

– What is it going to be like to see Yader Molina in a Cards uniform again this weekend?– Lance Lynn shared his perspective on the Miles Mikolas situation. – Ones Gotta Go– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Thompson touches on Shohei Ohtani's greatness, Miles Mikolas' struggles, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-32:02) Pancakes, waffles, or french toast in your pocket? This name change thing has Jackson flustered. Mrs. Burkett will be the special guest on the next episode of Movie Boy. Miles Mikolas waking up early on the west coast this morning to joins us later. Doug's tired of Max Muncy. Welcome to the Winter of our Discontent. Looking forward to the Rockies coming to town next week. Mind your business, Doug. Border War one month from today. Faurot renovations. Josh Schertz's comments on SLU and The Big East. Gabe's postgames are silver linings when the Tigers lose. Chairman's a fashion icon.(32:10-54:57) Here comes Nolan Gorman. Doug still wants Walker to get as many ABs as possible. Audio from Oli Marmol on KMOX talking about Nolan Arenado's situation. Fans can't stop throwing sex toys at WNBA games. Green objects. Audio of Sophie Cunningham talking about it on her podcast. Social media trolls coming to life. Katie Fenney. ESPN acquiring NFL Network, Red Zone, and WWE's events. Howard Stern.(55:07-1:19:13) Lil Wayne on SportsCenter this morning. Rob Corddry taking shrapnel out of nowhere. Military grade sun block for Jackson. The Hunting Wives. Malin Ackerman. Colin Cowherd is beefing with Brian Schottenheimer because of his backward visor. Audio of Cowherd's scathing takedown of the Cowboys coach. Jackson is anti men in their 40's wearing backwards hats. Anti-visor. Audio of Schottenheimer's retort. Is there really an Auntie Anne's at BPV? TALK SPORTS!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-22:14) Are we going to see a record low attendance when the Rockies come to town next week? Hello Kitty Night at Dodger Stadium. Do we see JJ Wetherholt next week? Banty fans at a Little League World Series game. Can't steal signs in Little League. The Chairman has a passionate anti Little League take. Braxlynn. This take has divided the audience. Chairman has a standing appointment with his vasectomist every March. Jackson's war on bottled beer.(22:22-35:36) Is this the Entourage theme song? Cards and Rockies are gonna put fans to the test. Over/Under 100K fans for the Cards and Cubs series. Brewers with the best record in baseball by three games. Some good teams in the National League. Someone in a Geo Metro texts in a Rocket Report.(35:46-48:17) Confirming there is an Auntie Anne's at Ballpark Village. Lamenting the loss of The Fudgery. When Union Station used to be bustling. Shoutout Tubi. Fox One streaming service launching later in August. YouTube TV. Miles Mikolas cancelled on us for today. He'll join us on Friday.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 latest rough outing for Miles Mikolas after Tuesday's 12-6 loss by the Cardinals against the Dodgers.Is it too late to bother doing anything about Miles Mikolas at this point? Could a journeyman name from Triple-A like Aaron Wilkerson be a reasonable replacement if the Cardinals want to show a modicum of urgency to improve their status?Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage!

(00:00-19:47) Bobbin' your head like you're listening to The Chronic. There's a subtle surprise at 9:00. Chairman Kurt rockin' his new Sophie Cunningham jersey. Rich Gould is always kind of in play. Bill O'Reilly. This city is celebrating a HUGE Cardinals win. Plug and play Pozo. What the hell?! Do you like roleplay? We've lost The Delightful Gentleman. Who should play everyday at this point?(19:55-55:12) Still trying to hunt down the self-made stay at home Ladue mom. They're mad at City SC in the text inbox. Someone's yelling at The Chairman on the phone lines. Are City still selling out? It's a phone call Sadie Hawkins. Sgt. Major Rose batting leadoff. Next up is Lil Beercats thanking us for winning Listener of the Month. He wants his prize. Keith in Wisconsin is up next. Pocket Pancakes. What's the best pocket snack? Unfrosted PopTarts. What's next on Movie Boy? Huge development as Lady Beercats is now texting in. Big flopping tentacles.(55:21-1:13:02) Busy time for sports in the incel community. Tim's gonna go pick up smoking again. Martin with some Miles Mikolas vs. Dodgers stats. If we just get hot we can take a run at third place. Illinois ranked #12 in the pre-season college football coaches poll. Carey Davis is fired up for I-L-L. College football talk. McKernan is pervert. Martin's heading to Columbia to talk to some Tigers. Mizzou's 6.5 win total is a little unsettling.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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(00:00-13:50) Raring to go this morning. Bronny is the lead. Big news in the Blues broadcast booth. John Kelly out. Vitale and Kerber simulcasting TV and radio. Not well received by the Blues fan base. Would the Cardinals ever consider this model? Dan Kelly.(13:58-32:42) Cards win last night and win the series against the Nats. Mikolas dealing last night. Doug called it. But he couldn't watch the end of the game because he couldn't find the remote. Them toddlers. J Killa is on the line and he's got some Mike Tomlin Steelers takes. Doug was right about fireworks. Najee Harris with a little firework injury. Velcro shoes.(32:52-46:13) Audio of Miles Mikolas talking about how important his start was last night for himself and the team. Fedde getting the start on Saturday. Playing the contract instead of the player. Is it better if he pitches well or gets shelled on Saturday?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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!

This week Ron, Elliott, and Pete welcome back special guest Dustin “The Duke” Duquenne as they dive headfirst into last weekend's fireworks at Wrigley, highlighted by an eight-homer beatdown of the Cardinals on the Fourth of July that set league and franchise records (for both teams!). As Elliott, Duke, and Pete gleefully recap every bomb, Ron copes with the Cardinals' ongoing rotation mismanagement – why hasn't Sonny Gray faced the Cubs this year? – and the baffling decision to keep running Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde out to the mound.Duke brings the chaos, sparking classic banter and adding fuel to the fire during All-Star snub season. The guys vent about Seiya Suzuki's absence from the roster, Michael Busch's case over Freddie Freeman, and the absurdity of fan voting, especially when it gifts Ronald Acuña Jr. a starting spot with only 42 games played.Pete pays tribute to the late Lee Elia with a dramatic, profanity-laced replay of Elia's legendary 1983 tirade – a masterclass in manager meltdowns. They also touch on Andre Dawson's birthday, Wrigley's misunderstood park factors, and the absolute dumpster fire that is Cardinals Twitter/X.Other highlights include:A trade deadline preview and what the Cubs and Cardinals might doMic'd-up players and the awkward Sunday Night Baseball conversation with Masyn WinnThe Nationals' bizarre front office purgeRob Manfred's push for a salary cap and how that might actually workA nostalgic detour into He-Man toys and 80s cartoon logicRon's Soccer Minute: City SC's woes continue, with little hope coming via the transfer windowWhether you're basking in Cubs euphoria or buried under Cardinals frustration, this episode delivers laughs, rants, and the kind of unfiltered takes you've come to expect from the Team of Rivals.Check out Paul Jellison's full YouTube video of Lea Elia's rant.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.

(00:00-12:43) Yesterday: Great Good. Today: No Good. Another Cardinal pitcher to be shipped off to the sun. Pribula Time. MIkolas due for a no-hitter tonight. Sparse attendance last night. Every team is getting a Pirate.(12:51-33:25) Barge Guy on the phone lines back from Louisville. Bar Guy has some takes on the Cardinals starting pitching. Lisa is up next on the phone lines and she's down on the Cards. Hey, watch it gal. MIles Mikolas. Still have faith in His Majesty.(33:35-42:57) Julian Tavarez weeing on his hands. Keaton is up next and he's fired up about the Cardinals and Marmol. The Keaton splits. Steven is next on the phone lines with some attendance thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Wainwright joins the show ahead of his event, Big League Bash, on July 27th at The Factory in Chesterfield. Adam talks about how he prepares for his concerts, like the Big League Bash, and how that compares to preparing for a start in the Majors. Adam also talks about the Cardinals and their current pitching situation with Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas. Adam also shares his perspective on pitcher's routines and answers questions from the listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-27:31) What is Ringo Starr's net worth? They're not happy in New York. Audio of a caller holding the NY media accountable for questioning underperforming players. All those callers sound the same. Players checking social media. What's the frequency, Kenneth? The new Wes Anderson flick. Drinking in the parking lot of grade school sporting events.(27:39-44:15) Oasis. Which sport does a manager/coach have the biggest impact? Can't talk to Chaim Bloom. Miles Mikolas pitching in the Homerun Derby? Lots of fireworks over the weekend. Bottom 5 in the lineup 1-17 with 8 K's last night.(44:25-54:34) Rocket Man: Bad. Don't say titular. Stealing lunches in the workplace. Lowest of the lows. Spoiled foods makes Jackson a coward. Lime green milk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour two, Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, and what to do with Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas as they continue to struggle in the Cardinals rotation. Former MLB catcher and Cardinals radio spanish broadcaster Bengie Molina joins us, and then we hear some audio cuts from Blues GM Doug Armstrong, as they have made a few offseason moves in the last week.

It's a full edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX! The Cardinals had a rough weekend in Pittsburgh, and Matt reacts to that, along with looking ahead to a weekend series with the Cubs. We are joined by Scott Warmann, studio host for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, and KMOX Sports contributor. Then, Max Bretos joins us to talk everything City SC, and St. Louis representing well, as the USMNT beat Guatemala last night. In hour two, Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, and what to do with Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas as they continue to struggle in the Cardinals rotation. Former MLB catcher and Cardinals radio spanish broadcaster Bengie Molina joins us, and then we hear some audio cuts from Blues GM Doug Armstrong, as they have made a few offseason moves in the last week.

(00:00-14:32) Running down the prima nocta definition for Doug. Hang out over in the 101 YouTube chat for now. So much to get to, Doug, so what's the lede? Tyrese Haliburton with a rough looking achilles injury in Game 7. Audio of Stephen A Smith pre game going after Kendrick Perkins.(14:40-27:24) Doug says the Plow Wedding should be next in the dossier. Doug braved the heat to head to yesterday's Cardinal game. Cards just 4.5 in the Central. Miles Mikolas with the second most career starts at Busch Stadium III. Gonna be a hot week at Busch.(27:34-53:05) You don't hear many Chets these days. Doug did a wonderful job officiating the Plow Wedding. Martin in talks to do a Sports Final from Chairman Steve's balcony? The Redbird Express. Pestus from Festus is on the phone lines. His takes on the Cardinals and Cubs and the NBA Finals. Trying to convince Pestus to dip his toes in the EMOTD waters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-22:30) Cardinal pitcher Miles Mikolas joins the show. He's staying at The Fister Hotel and looking for ghosts. What does he make of the rough patch the team has gone through over the last week or so? Going up against a pitcher making his MLB debut tonight. Helping with aid for tornado victims. Chairman Steve yelling down from One Cardinal Way. Weighing in on the wave debate.(22:38-36:46) Bangers only. Stanley Cup continuing tonight. Audio of a young Panthers fan whose favorite part of hockey is the fighting. Audio of Kelly Chase talking about how he experienced Game 7 in 2019. More Cup stories from 2019.(36:56-46:53) US Open leaderboard update. Some don't love the golf talk. Poor, fat, and unhappily married. YouTube golf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Miles Mikolas joins the show live from Milwaukee to talk Cardinal baseball and Big League Impact, specifically their involvement with Crisis Aid to help people in the STL area impacted by the Tornadoes. He also talks about Big League Bash coming up on July 27th at the Factory in Chesterfield. On the baseball side, Miles discusses the homestand and some of the Cardinals shortcomings, tells us about the paranormal activity at the hotel in Milwaukee, and shares his thoughts on the wave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-25:12) A little buzz in the studio over today's surprise guest. Series dropped, season over. Donny's toe. Can you block people in the YouTube chat? Audio of Oli Marmol talking about there being a lot to be excited about in that clubhouse. Marmol's overconfidence.(25:20-49:11) Disc golf dog tacks. Poll in The Athletic asking MLB players which manager other than their own they'd most like to play for. Marmol named the manager players would not want to play for. Tim fell through a table like Mick Foley on Opening Day. Caller Ellen was there but now she's not.(49:21-1:05:22) More polling from The Athletic on MLB organizations. Miles Mikolas's shirt. Still feeling the effects of these Radio Wars. Big surprise guest coming up at 10:00.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-17:56) Thank you. Thank you for the delicious golf talk. Highest paid athletes of 2024. Tatum, Beale, and Scherzer made the top 51. Fun with checking text history. Doug goes into inbreed dialect when talking tornadoes. The inexact science of weather. Sharon has a shed. Detached garages.(18:05-36:03) Cardinals broadcaster, Brad Thompson joins the show and he's having some computer popup problems. Doug's still upset about not getting the sweep in KC. The Cards are a complete team right now and are in every game. Miles Mikolas deserves credit for what he's done this season. Do crowds affect player's mindsets. Arenado enjoying himself.(36:13-43:20) Sam Smith just puts it all in perspective. Jackson would rather the Cardinals play the Tigers than the Yankees in the World Series. Audio of Charles Barkley on Spittin Chiclets talking about being drunk vs. being hungover. He also doesn't wear underwear. Fun life that Chuck lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nats were swept by the Cardinals on Mother's Day Sunday as they lost the series finale 6-1. Mark & Al address the growing elephant in the clubhouse after the 5th straight loss: Is the seat getting hotter for Manager Davey Martinez?(12:05) Nathaniel Lowe's solo homer was the only source of offense in defeat.  The bats were so quiet this weekend, that the only other Washington runs scored in the entire series were off of Dylan Crews' 2-run HR on Saturday. Hear Mark point out how much better Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas is against the Nationals than he is against most other opponents in the past few seasons.(17:30) Dylan Crews made a beautiful diving back-handed catch in the top of the 9th and it is an example of his great outfield defense since getting called up.(23:10) MacKenzie Gore gave up a 1st inning homer and four runs overall in just shy of seven innings of work.  Gore's exit was a tad curious as it seemed like he asked out of the game with two outs and about to face the 9th hitter.(31:00) Jarlin Susana, the highly rated AA pitcher , has been placed on the 7-day IL due to a Grade 1 UCL sprain. Susana was part of the trade package in the 2022 Juan Soto trade to the Padres.(35:00) Cade Cavalli has been optioned to AAA and was pulled in the 3rd inning on Saturday.  Mark explains the ramifications of Cavalli's roster status and most importantly when he might take the mound for the Nationals this year. 

On the April 18, 2025 episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview MLB podcast, Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner provided in-depth analysis of the Friday baseball slate with betting insights. Munaf opened by highlighting his 5-1 betting record and credited their collaborative discussions for the success. The first matchup covered was Diamondbacks vs. Cubs (0:10–7:40). Corbin Burnes has struggled early, while Cubs starter Colin Rea provides potential value. Chicago leads MLB in runners in scoring position appearances and has scored 124 runs to Arizona's 104. The Cubs as home underdogs and a lean to the over were discussed, depending on Wrigley Field wind. In Royals vs. Tigers (7:41–11:34), Cole Ragans faces top prospect Jackson Jobe. Kansas City's offense has produced just 19 runs over its last 10 games and is 2-8 on the road. The Tigers' bullpen is strong, and both hosts leaned toward Detroit plus money and under 7.5. Guardians vs. Pirates (11:35–15:11) features Luis Ortiz against Carmen Mlodzinski. Mlodzinski has a 1.77 WHIP with command issues. The Guardians were favored due to bullpen depth. Pittsburgh is 6-4 at home and to the over. There was a slight lean to Cleveland and possibly over 8.5. In Marlins vs. Phillies (15:12–19:08), Sandy Alcantara is no longer dominant, while Zack Wheeler boasts an 11-4 record and 2.73 ERA against Miami. Philadelphia is 24-11 in Wheeler's home starts since 2023. The Phillies were a strong lean, especially on the run line. Yankees vs. Rays (19:49–25:11) featured Carlos Rodón, who has allowed 4+ earned runs and 3+ walks in three straight starts. Drew Rasmussen has not allowed a run in 21 career innings vs. the Yankees. Munaf's best bet was Rays first five innings at -110. In Reds vs. Orioles (25:12–28:31), Andrew Abbott faces Cade Povich. While Abbott had a solid outing against Pittsburgh, Baltimore's offense poses more danger. The Orioles were favored and offensive production expected. Mariners vs. Blue Jays (28:31–31:40) has Bryan Woo, who has struggled away from home, against Bowden Francis. Toronto is 7-3 at home and the over 7.5 was considered. Cardinals vs. Mets (31:42–35:05) pits Miles Mikolas against David Peterson. St. Louis is 1-6 on the road and lacks comeback potential. The Mets were the lean, especially on the run line. Griffin's best bet was Braves -130 vs. Twins (35:06–38:12). Chris Paddack has lost all three starts by 2+ runs and Bryce Elder is trying to earn a rotation spot. In Red Sox vs. White Sox (38:13–41:46), Martín Pérez is a steady innings-eater. Boston has a negative run differential and both hosts were reluctant to back them as heavy favorites. Dodgers vs. Rangers (41:46–45:55) features Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has a 0.91 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 22 innings, against Jacob deGrom, who's allowed multiple home runs in consecutive starts. The Dodgers were favored early. In Astros vs. Padres (52:32–56:54), Kyle Hart rebounded after a poor debut, while Houston's Ryan Gusto is unproven. The Padres are 15-4, and with Houston's bullpen issues, San Diego at +123 was the consensus lean. Brewers vs. A's (56:55–1:01:02) has Freddy Peralta allowing six earned runs over 23.1 innings. Milwaukee is 43-27 at home in his starts since 2018. Nationals vs. Rockies (1:01:11–1:04:14) features cold Denver weather and a low total of nine. MacKenzie Gore's road struggles were noted, but Washington was the slight lean. Giants vs. Angels (1:04:14–1:07:43) featured Logan Webb's consistency against Tyler Anderson. San Francisco is 9-4 on the road with eight wins by 2+ runs. Munaf leaned Giants run line. The episode ended with a promo for Pregame's $1,000 MLB contest and 20 percent discount code HOMERUN20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices