Podcast appearances and mentions of Nolan Arenado

En este episodio de Pelota Cubana USA presentamos una entrevista de archivo realizada en 2020 por Javier González, hoy más relevante que nunca por el contexto que rodea a los cubanoamericanos en el béisbol. El padre de Nolan Arenado comparte: • Las raíces cubanas de la familia• El significado de Cuba a nivel personal• El viaje de Nolan a La Habana• Momentos clave de la carrera del antesalista• Reflexiones que conectan identidad y béisbol Un episodio atemporal que aporta perspectiva y memoria en un momento clave del debate actual.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pelota-cubana--3596768/support.Pelota Cubana USA: Donde hablamos del béisbol cubano como es, no como quieren que lo cuenten.

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. Back from Orlando, Florida, and the annual Winter Meetings and into the chill of St. Louis, Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold shares with editor Nathan Mills what he learned about the Cardinals stoking the hot stove for a busy few weeks heading toward the holidays. The Cardinals gave a glimpse into their enhanced scouting staff and expanded view of the marketplace as well as revealed how they may look to add the same roles they've been looking to trade and what traits they're seeking in the pitchers they continue to collect. The Brendan Donovan market is so strong that other teams are wondering what they can get for their infielders. The Willson Contreras market is starting to take shape, but will it matter if he won't accept a trade? And the Nolan Arenado market is going to be slower to develop. All of that, plus Mills sternly rebukes Goold's suggestion that the Dodgers go ahead and get it over and just trade for Mr. and Mrs. Met already and complete the Edwin Diaz trumpet-blaring entry into the ninth inning. There is also an unexpected power ranking of mascots. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

Bob and Dave are joined by ESPN’s Brady Henderson live at the VMAC to get his thoughts on what he’s seen from Sam Darnold so far this season, what he hopes to see from the run game this weekend against the Colts, and what it would look like for the Seahawks defense to face the 44 year old Phillip Rivers, they discuss the possibility of the Mariners signing Nolan Arenado, and they hear Cam Newton get offended that the Colts didn't call him ahead of Philip Rivers in Sweeping the Dial. 

The Cardinals leave the Winter Meetings without a trade done, but is something brewing between them and the Mets? After Pete Alonso's departure, could the Cardinals and Mets swing a big trade for Willson Contreras? We break down the likelihood of Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Lars Nootbaar, and others potentially on the way out soon.

The Mets and Yankees leave Winter Meetings empty-handed while the Dodgers land Edwin Díaz and the Orioles snag Pete Alonso. The Blue Jays stay quiet after earlier moves, introducing free-agent Dylan Cease and taking a Rule 5 flyer. Is Scott Boras controlling MLB's free-agent market? Do the Jays need rotation changes, bullpen help, or clarity on Bo's future? All this and more on Exit Philosophy. INDEX: 0:00 – Intro 0:17 – Winter Meetings Wrap Up 3:45 – What is Going on with New York? 6:10 – Scott Boras … Master Puppeteer 9:00 – Cease Press Conference 12:00 – John Schneider Media Availability 14:10 – Pete Alonso is an Oriole 17:00 – Kyle Tucker or Bo? 24:40 – Schneider Defends IKF Game 7 Baserunning 27:30 – Jays Add in Rule 5 Draft + Dombrowski Expos Story 33:00 – Changes to Major League Coaching Staff 35:25 – Jeff Kent Elected to Hall of Fame + Bonds, Delgado, Clemens 44:00 - Blue Jays 2026 Rotation Will Look Different 48:10 – Impressions of Cody Ponce 50:30 – Changes from 92 to 93 World Series Teams 53:40 – Love for Jose Berrios + What is his Future? 55:44 – Berrios for Nolan Arenado? Griff Explains 57:44 – Edwin Diaz to LAD and Who is the Jays Closer in 2026? 1:00:00 – Bills Preview + Outro ---- Get the video version of "Exit Philosophy" and "Conversations with Griff" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy ---- For the full catalogue of Richard Griffin's work, including weekly Blue Jays/MLB columns, a weekly MLB Power Rankings column, exclusive conversations with some of the game's greats, past and present, and the Exit Philosophy podcast, visit https://www.griffsthepitch.com/

(00:00-27:08) Breaking away from the theme to honor the guest. Joined by friend of the show Matt Holliday. "Hey Matt, you were pretty good." Backwards fitted hats vs. backwards snap backs. Matt's thoughts on the Sonny Gray trade. The Pete Alonso move and how that could affect Contreras. How to handle Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. Nolan Arenado. Busch Stadium is a tough place to hit homers. Matt's Wrigley Field stats.(27:16-31:00) Country & Pop music. Mt. Rushmore of current pop stars. Doug, do you say Sabby?(31:10-36:20) Ballroom Blitz. People texting in to confirm pizza delivery propositions. Dubious of erotic stories. Iggy got lost on the way to QFTA yesterday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-34:55) I make picks, you pick the opposite, you make money. Breaking down the Jags front 7 and the Eagles secondary. Iggy's bits. Blues enjoy having bad second periods. Montgomery talking about what went wrong in last night's loss. Doug pissed off Elizabeth Berkley. Mr. Lix calls lead to Matt Holliday calls. They're banty in Storrs. Old shaming Martin. Our audience is full of subs. The achievement of Boyhood. How many of our listeners are working out right now? Lily Tomlin. Chasin' that filler, eh. Doug's old man gym pass. Face cards.(35:03-56:22) Hauntingly beautiful Ween. Jackson and Tim lost money on the Cards making a trade yesterday. Audio of Chaim Bloom at the Winter Meetings talking about the potential Nolan Arenado trade and the awkward nature of the situation. Thanks for coming to my Tim Talk. More Chaim Bloom audio talking about his plans for the rotation and wanting to add a veteran. The freaky monogram summit.(56:32-1:16:25) Doug's having a Gator Bowl party. Audio of Drink talking about the Tigers being excited to compete in the bowl and do some things never done at Mizzou before. SEC schedules announced tomorrow night. Drink talking about the calendar and what college football can do to fix it. A riveting victory lap for Lix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss what Denver sports documentaries they would want to see be made with the Stuart Scott documentary dropping today. Will we ever get a behind the scenes look on the Carmelo Anthony or Nolan Arenado trade? Zach and Phil debate inflatable Christmas decorations and then pivot to the Broncos and if the Packers are the toughest test of the season this upcoming weekend. We react to ESPN's Field Yates' mock draft which has the Broncos picking a wide receiver with the 32nd in the first round. Is receiver the top position of need for the Broncos in the offseason? DenverSports.com's James Merilatt joins the show to discuss how believable the Broncos are as Super Bowl contenders. 

The MLB Winter Meetings have started, and though not much has happened so far, the Cardinals are at the center of trade talks and rumors this weekend. Brendan Donovan continues to garner trade interest, and a few teams have emerged as frontrunners. Nolan Arenado's market remains complicated, and other teams are starting to show interest in assets like JoJo Romero and Lars Nootbaar. It's time to speculate, what will happen this week?

Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning features Tom Ackerman joining Joe Pott from Indiana to recap the Hoosiers win over Ohio State, the atmosphere in Bloomington, and early College Football Playoff reactions. Chaim Bloom follows with insight on the Cardinals approach at the Winter Meetings, Rule 5 evaluations, and why they added Zak Kent with help from Rob Cerfolio's familiarity. Bernie Miklasz closes the hour with his take on the College Football Playoff debate and the active Cardinals trade market, including interest in Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado's situation, and why Wilson Contreras should draw strong attention.

Bernie Miklasz joins Joe Pott to break down the College Football Playoff controversy, comparing Notre Dame's resume with Alabama and Miami and debating whether the system rewards the best teams or fills quota spots. He then turns to the Cardinals at the Winter Meetings, highlighting heavy interest in Brendan Donovan, questions around Nolan Arenado's market, calls on Nolan Gorman and JoJo Romero, and why Wilson Contreras should draw strong interest as a top right handed hitter.

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. From the start of the offseason and the beginning for a new front officer leader, the Cardinals have signaled their priority this winter is to accumulate talent that will help them contend in the future. They began that process by trading Sonny Gray and $20 million to the Boston Red Sox for a pair of pitching prospects, Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke, and now the Cardinals' pursuit continues with the arrival of MLB's biggest gathering of the Hot Stove season. The Winter Meetings are coming. To discuss the Cardinals' to-do list for the Winter Meetings, KMOX/104.1 FM's Kevin Wheeler rejoins the Best Podcast in Baseball. He and BPIB host Derrick Goold discuss the Cardinals' search to trade Nolan Arenado and what happens if another winter passes without a deal; which of the players nearing free agency, such as Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero, will help the Cardinals achieve their goal of accumulating young talent; and what does a contract extension look like for manager Oli Marmol. The significant National Baseball Hall of Fame vote set for Dec. 7 is also discussed. This is the first of two episodes because what started as a short conversation spilled into a heated debate about, oh, just the future economic structure of baseball. Look for that bonus BPIB shortly. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

The MLB Winter Meetings are starting in just a week and trade rumors surrounding the Cardinals' best players are starting to heat up. Who will they move next? Will it be Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, JoJo Romero, or somebody else?

Bernie breaks down Lane Kiffin and SEC coaching turmoil, Eli Drinkwitz staying at Mizzou, and a full Iron Bowl recap. He also dives into College Football Playoff debates and the latest Cardinals trade rumors, Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, Alec Burleson, Nolan Arenado, and Paul Goldschmidt, along with St. Louis' roster and payroll strategy.

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing.  Two years after the Cardinals signed Sonny Gray as a free agent to headline their pitching, pitching, pitching offseason, the veteran right-handed waived his no-trade clause and renogiated his deal to allow a trade to Boston and underscore the Cardinals' new direction. Pivoting, pivoting, pivoting. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, baseball writer Derrick Goold and editor Nathan Mills discuss the fallout from the Sonny Gray trade. They explore the next group of Cardinals likely to be traded with Mills giving a rundown of the left-handed batters and one left-handed pitcher that are generating interest from other teams and what players would be wisest to trade. The $20 million sent with Gray to the Red Sox in exchanage for two young talents, starters Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts, is a sign of what the Cardinals are willing to pay for younger, cost-controlled talent. So what does that say about the Cardinals' willingness to cover millions of Nolan Arenado's contract to spur a trade of another All-Star? The discussion arrives at a juncture for the Cardinals. For years, the club and its fans have been defined by an urgency about what the game today or the move today did to help them win the next World Series. Now, the question seems to have shifted to what the move did today to help them win their next World Series -- in the future, whenever that is. During his press conference following the Gray trade, Chaim Bloom said the urgency fans expect and the long-term view the Cardinals have adopted can coexist, and he added that he welcomes the pressure such urgency puts on their daily decisions, even if the goal is in the distance. Plus! Questions from chatters and a Thanksgiving thank you to the community of BPIB listerns who have made the podast possible going back to its earliest days of recording in a attic. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded RHP Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox for RHP Richard Fitts and LHP Brandon Clarke (BOS #5). We break down the trade, the prospects the Cardinals got back, and what this could mean for the Cardinals' future plans this offseason such as trade rumors involving Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, and more.

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman joins Chris and Amy as Cardinals starter Sonny Gray is dealt to the Boston Red Sox. Ackerman explains just how much Gray is set to be paid in Boston, and speculates what may come next. Nolan Arenado? Brendan Donovan? © Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rockies hiring Paul DiPodesta from the Cleveland Browns to run the team, Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper patching things up, Paul Skenes' future with the Pirates, Nolan Arenado's trade prospects, and what's next for the Blue Jays. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the big free agents coming out of Japan in Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. Plus, which relievers are the best on the free agency market? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Tim Kurkjian 23:59 Hembo 49:40 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rockies hiring Paul DiPodesta from the Cleveland Browns to run the team, Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper patching things up, Paul Skenes' future with the Pirates, Nolan Arenado's trade prospects, and what's next for the Blue Jays. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the big free agents coming out of Japan in Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. Plus, which relievers are the best on the free agency market? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Tim Kurkjian 23:59 Hembo 49:40 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Castellanos is expected to be traded by the Phillies this offseason and Joe Giglio wonders if unloading him for Nolan Arenado would make sense. 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

From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): Nick Castellanos is expected to be traded by the Phillies this offseason and Joe Giglio wonders if unloading him for Nolan Arenado would make sense. 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

Chris and Amy talk with ESPN's Jesse Rogers about the growing MLB gambling scandal involving players like Ortiz and Clase, as the league moves to cap individual prop bets and exclude them from parlays. Rogers explains the serious implications for players' careers and the sport's integrity. The discussion also covers the Cardinals' offseason outlook, potential trades involving Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray, and how baseball's changing economics could lead to a December lockout and eventual salary cap.

(00:00) - Hanson. MMMBop. Bands playing their biggest hits early in the show. Kings of Leon once yelled at Tim's friend for leaving early. Pigeon crap. Tim's fall of 2011. Stacey Dash. The state of the Blues. (13:30) - Kings of Leon's “Use Somebody”. Social media apology cabins. A lot are coming in about that KOL concert in STL. What's going on in Pine Lawn? Joey Vitale broke it down well last night with the Blues loss. YouTube TV issues. (25:00) - Sex on Fire. Chaser will join us today but we aren't sure when. Where's the grit on the Blues? Jeff Passan believes Nolan Arenado will be traded this offseason. What are the odds they are able to get him moved? Could Sonny Gray be a valuable trade piece? Pat McAfee and the YouTube TV and ESPN situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're wrapping up the 2025 Cardinals season and taking a hard look at what the numbers got right — and what they completely whiffed on. ZiPS nailed Sonny Gray's ace-level season, Alec Burleson's breakout, and Masyn Winn's rise… but missed big on Jordan Walker and Nolan Arenado's decline. We break down the biggest projection hits and misses, the disappointing –5 win gap from expectations, and the players who kept this team afloat. Plus, we share three things we actually liked about the 2025 Cardinals — because even a chaotic year has its bright spots.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.

Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down 41 potential MLB trade candidates this offseason and evaluate each player's possible fit or lack of fit with the Cincinnati Reds. From superstar trade targets to under-the-radar options, Nick and Mike analyze which players could realistically help the Reds in 2025 and beyond.    Players discussed include Adley Rutschman, Ryan Jeffers, Yandy Díaz, Ryan Mountcastle, Jeff McNeil, Jazz Chisholm, Brandon Lowe, Ozzie Albies, Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Alec Bohm, Josh Jung, Anthony Volpe, Luis Robert Jr., Jarren Duran, Oneil Cruz, Taylor Ward, Steven Kwan, Lars Nootbaar, Jasson Domínguez, Nick Castellanos, Bryan Reynolds, Adolis García, Sonny Gray, Luis Severino, Sandy Alcantara, Mitch Keller, Jeffrey Springs, Freddy Peralta, Bailey Ober, MacKenzie Gore, Joe Ryan, Drew Rasmussen, Edward Cabrera, Carlos Estévez, Pete Fairbanks, Isaac Paredes, Brent Rooker, Matt Olson, Willson Contreras, and Brenton Doyle.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b22991kLAWs      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org  

John Mozeliak officially says goodbye, Chaim Bloom steps in as Cardinals president of baseball ops, and Oli Marmol will return in 2026. Willson Contreras wants to stay in St. Louis, while Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado are open to waiving their no-trade clauses—potentially clearing over $86 million from the payroll. We dig into what that means for the roster, the offseason, and the team's future direction. Plus, playoff chatter and a wild week of league news as the Mets collapse, multiple managers are out, and MLB viewership climbs.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.

Chaim Bloom has officially spoken for the first time as the Cardinals' new President of Baseball Operations. BK & T-Bone break down his first big move of the offseason: bringing back Oli Marmol as manager. Why does it make sense to keep Oli, and should he get a contract extension? Big decisions loom—what will Bloom do with the No-Trade Clause trio: Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras? Bloom remains high on Jordan Walker's potential—is it the right call to run it back with him in 2025. Plus, how will the Cardinals handle their left-handed bats this offseason?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chaim Bloom has officially spoken for the first time as the Cardinals' new President of Baseball Operations. BK & T-Bone break down his first big move of the offseason: bringing back Oli Marmol as manager. Why does it make sense to keep Oli, and should he get a contract extension? Big decisions loom—what will Bloom do with the No-Trade Clause trio: Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras? Bloom remains high on Jordan Walker's potential—is it the right call to run it back with him in 2025. Plus, how will the Cardinals handle their left-handed bats this offseason?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bernie Miklasz joined Tom Ackerman to reflect on John Mozeliak's 18-year tenure leading the Cardinals front office. He highlighted Mozeliak's impact on the organization, from maintaining stability after Walt Jocketty's departure to drafting and developing cornerstone players such as Yadier Molina, and making major acquisitions like Matt Holliday and Nolan Arenado. They discussed managerial hires including Mike Matheny, Mike Shildt, and Oli Marmol, each of whom won division titles, and the recent scrutiny of Marmol's decision to intentionally walk Michael Bush at Wrigley Field, a move some fans criticized but Miklasz defended as strategically sound.

BT joins the show to discuss the work of Oli Marmol this season and why it's impressive that with this roster the Cardinals still found themselves in the playoff race into late September. BT also gives his thoughts on what the future might hold for Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Holliday joins the program to talk about it all. Holliday shares his perspective on his Oklahoma State Cowboys firing Mike Gundy and other college coaching situations. Matt also discusses Sonny Gray saying he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause. Holliday also talks about Nolan Arenado and stories from the end of his (Holliday's) career in St. Louis. Matt also takes questions from the audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-35:52) Friend of the show, Matt Holliday joins us. Matt's take on Mike Gundy's firing at Oklahoma State. Coaching buyouts. The Sonny Gray no-trade situation. The front office's plans for the offseason going into 2026. Discussing his run with the Cardinals coming to an end. Nolan Arenado's decline. Matt's first big league hit. Taking questions from the audience. What he would try with Jordan Walker. Working with Aaron Judge when he was in New York. A little uniform talk.(36:00-50:22) Engagement farming thru music. We may have more radio wars on our hands. THAT'S JAMIE RIVERS music!! Rivers barges into the studio to take shots at Martin's earpiece. Jamie's tiff with Mizzou fans after the KU win. Carey Davis down bad after the Illinois loss. Rivers isn't high on Jackson's mustache. Translucent is my brand. Chairman says Jamie smelled fresh. Bama Beards for the Bois.(50:32-1:01:22) Shifting to jams for Tim. Sadie Hawkins, Doug. Audio of former LSU Coach Ed Orgeron leading a USA chant at Bethpage. Coach O likes to run topless. Fescue everywhere, Doug. Coach O and Iggy at Hedo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nolan Arenado gets his possible farewell at Busch, Masyn Winn heads into knee surgery, and Ivan Herrera preps for offseason elbow work. Meanwhile, Herrera's bat is scorching in September, Burley and Donnie are swinging it well, and even José Fermín is looking like a machine. Sonny Gray might've thrown his last start as a Cardinal, and we gear up for the season finale against the Cubs. Plus: automated strike zones, David Fry's scary injury, and our World Series predictions.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.

The Cardinals are officially eliminated from the playoff picture. BK & T-Bone look back on the Cardinals season and how they self sabotaged their way out of playoff contention. Mo's time has come to an end with the Cardinals. How will Mo be remembered by Cardinals fans? With Chaim Bloom expected to speak soon, is there anything he can say to inspire confidence in the Cardinals' future? Plus, could Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray be on the move this offseason? And will ownership give Bloom the freedom he needs to reshape the roster?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cardinals are officially eliminated from the playoff picture. BK & T-Bone look back on the Cardinals season and how they self sabotaged their way out of playoff contention. Mo's time has come to an end with the Cardinals. How will Mo be remembered by Cardinals fans? With Chaim Bloom expected to speak soon, is there anything he can say to inspire confidence in the Cardinals' future? Plus, could Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray be on the move this offseason? And will ownership give Bloom the freedom he needs to reshape the roster?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-27:46) Adam Wainwright joins us. The mindset of a team when you theoretically have a playoff chance but need miracles to happen in front of you. Gotta play it out until it's all over. Is this Cardinal team better than what they're given credit for? Guys like Contreras coming back next year? Still watching baseball in retirement. A fresh start in St. Louis shadowing Chris Carpenter. Some big picture MLB playoff thoughts and talks 2026 for the Cardinals and some of their young players. They're not happy with us for Adam Wainwright's positivity.(27:54-41:56) What came first, Different Strokes or Webster? We got a hockey 'So What'd Your Grandma Think?' featuing Auston Mathews. Canada feenin' for a Cup. Sounds a little bloggish. Jackson's favorite coach, Bruce Pearl stepping down at Auburn. Audio of some reaction from Auburn students who seem to be taking the news rather poorly. Doug makes a wonderful Santa Claus.(42:06-56:41) Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins us in-studio. What are his emotions like coming down the stretch here? The rationale behind staying on for this year and passing the baton to Chaim Bloom. Mo has some friends listening this morning. Explaining his "org is in a good spot" comment. Leaving with the organization in the state that it's in. The Nolan Arenado contract situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-32:40) A little behind the scenes to start the day. The Colonel caught hell for not knowing who Matthew Tkachuk was. Mt. Rushmore of current MCC athletes. Pioneer Propaganda. Accidental drop. TIm's middle name is show prep. SVPod. So much audio today. Paper's Picks. We're gonna start with an audio three-cut. Undefeated Mizzou is the lede. Bobby Boots. Audio of some of Shane Beamer's postgame comments. Mizzou's running game has been elite. Hardy's got some meaty thighs. Don't say pound the rock, say tote the pig.(32:48-54:31) Illini took one on the chin against the Hoosiers. Audio of Luke Altmyer calling the loss “sickening” and apologizing to the fans. The in-studio Mo visit has been changed to tomorrow at 9. Tough start to the college football season in the state of South Carolina. Dabo and Shane Beamer both struggling. Audio of Syracuse coach Fran Brown talking about being an underdog against Clemson. Another Fran Brown clip talking about other teams trying to poach his players. This Saturday is a heck of a sports day. Hot takes flying around. Audio of Drink talking about Ahmad Hardy.(54:41-1:06:05) Doug's starting to get a little concerned that the Blues haven't gotten a preseason win yet. Audio of Nolan Arenado after yesterday's game talking about the possibility of not being back next year and wanting to see the young guys flourish. Sometimes Jackson's brain doesn't work. Gotta have a Pre-Gabe.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.  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.

Katie Woo joins the program to recap Nolan Arenado's (probable) swan song at Busch Stadium and discusses Ivan Herrera's catching prospects moving forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Holliday joins the program and right off the bat he's holding us accountable about calling him early. He also weighs in on our Imagine Dragons conversation from yesterday, in addition to some advice for Cardinal fans on what to watch for during the final stretch of the season. Matt also shares his perspective on Nolan Arenado and his future, as well as his take on a possible MLB salary cap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-40:46) Matt Holliday joins the show. Not happy about sitting thru two minutes of commercials. Does Matt like Imagine Dragons? Should grown men carry backpacks? What the end of the season is like when you're clearly out of the playoff race. Nolan Arenado. The uncertainty in baseball over the next couple years and the possibility of a salary cap. Helmet nachos. Matt's golf game.(40:54-1:00:58) Tim's gonna take some time away to reflect. Tim looking forward to dining upon some sushi in Vegas. How do Oaklanders feel about Vegas taking both the Raiders and the A's? Best uniforms in the NFL. Can we talk sex, please? Doug and Jackson aren't on the same page about NFC North uniforms. Cardinal reliever Matt Svanson joins the show for Big League Impact. Mindset of the team at this point of the season. Meeting Adam Wainwright. Throwing a perfect game in his first Varsity baseball game. Growing up a Red Sox fan. The Big League Impact Fantasy Football League.(1:01:08-1:12:14) Doug, it's autotune theme. Audio of Doug Armstrong talking about how this year's team could be even better than last year's. Ambient hockey noise. I know I'm elite, and it's tough for me to not be elite. Shut up, soccer simp. When the diaper rash gets bad enough youll start using the left leg. Why don't we talk about City SC, the Indiana Fever, Lindenwood Football, or the Ryder Cup?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben and guest Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) break down the latest St. Louis Cardinals news as Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn hit the IL, Nolan Arenado returns, and Thomas Saggese heats up. Plus, what's next for Ivan Herrera and Jordan Walker and a preview of upcoming series vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago Cubs. We wrap with league news — the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies clinch, and Cal Raleigh makes history — plus our World Series picks.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.

Ever feel like something's off…even when you're doing everything right? You're grinding. You're prepping. You've got the data, the plan, the discipline… But somehow, the results don't match the effort.That's not a hustle problem. It's a frequency problem. And that's exactly what elite performance coach, Nate Trosky, and I discussed on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show this week. Nate is beyond a baseball mind — he's a mental architect who's worked with the best in the world: Bobby Witt Jr., Nolan Arenado, Freddie Freeman… the list goes on. So, if you're ready to operate at a high frequency and unlock your best more consistently, then lock into this episode! In this episode, you will hear: How elite athletes and high performers use high-frequency thinking to overcome fear, eliminate doubt, and unlock peak performance Why belief and focus on a clear, specific goal separates the average from the elite — and how to train your brain to think like the best Nate's practical system for reprogramming your mindset daily using mantras, breathwork, and visual triggers The role of faith, family, and simplicity in building a sustainable, championship lifestyle — not just a moment of greatness How to master the 6th Tool — the mental and character makeup that drives every other skill Why self-mastery is the ultimate game changer, and what it really means to train your inner world like a pro Key Quotes “When you master yourself, your opponent doesn't matter.” - Nate Trosky “The guys who make it — they focus on what they want and where they're going." - Nate Trosky “There are two forces that always battle for the front of your mind — faith and fear. Faith is belief, and fear is doubt." - Nate Trosky Resources from this Episode Website: https://troskybaseball.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troskybaseball/ Connect with J.R.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesJRreid  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjrreid/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjrreid/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesJRreid Website: jamesreid.com Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only) Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

(00:00-6:50) Tim's excited about himself. Audio of Nolan Arenado talking about feeling like he's got some good ball left. May be difficult to unload him in the offseason. This discussion is such ass, what a disgrace.(6:58-15:15) What do we have here? Big weekend of college football coming up this weekend. They're not happy in Arkansas. Audio of the Arkansas AD taking a shot at Mizzou. Half-assed wedge salads. Going fast in the third lane. How as Earl Weaver's house?(15:25-20:52) 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.

(00:00-11:21) Cardinal broadcaster Brad Thompson joins the show. Doug wants the Cards to keep plowing ahead. That last wild card spot keeps teams feeling like they're in it. Nolan Arenado's motivation at this point. The weekend series in Milwaukee. What have we learned from this disappointing season and what is there to look forward to in the coming years?(11:29-15:51) Bears fans weren't happy with Dan Campbell running it up on em yesterday in Detroit. Audio of Shane Beamer talking about not being good enough against Vandy and the LaNorris Sellers injury.(16:01-21:26) Severance. What about the Texans? The horses in 1904. The Model T.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Ackerman talks with John Mozeliak about the Cardinals' recent series against Milwaukee, bullpen struggles, and late-inning issues. Mozeliak compares the Cardinals and Brewers in team-building and player development, and explains the organization's rebuilding approach through drafting, trades, and free agency. He gives updates on Nolan Arenado, Masyn Winn, and Brendan Donovan, and emphasizes preparing young players for the offseason and 2026 as the Cardinals finish the season.

(00:00-14:00) Who do you like more, Harry Connick Jr or Gabe's new snack? Happy birthday to Jeff Burkett! Jackson liking guys with facial hair is a jealousy thing. A visually appalling genetic mistake. Does Wally's have house shoes? Following through on the Nolan Arenado audio tease. Nolan Arenado interviewed in Springfield ahead of a rehab start as he reflects on the year. Beards. Give me buzz cut Pitt.(14:08-27:37) Happy 48th Birthday to Ludacris. Don't get Jackson started on Crash. The Border War will be put on hold after next year's rematch in Lawrence. Audio of Lance Leipold talking about needing to play the border war “as often as they can.” Should we do a remote from Provo? A nasally cuckold.(27:47-52:41) So What'd Your Grandma Think featuring Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions. People are wondering. Bonnie Raitt. Mt. Rushmore of Julia Roberts films. Late 80's loving. Biff is on the line and he's got the top chicken joints in St. Louis. Chicken wings with girls in the background without clothes on. Isn't it nice to get a double Mount Rushmore? How small are Ky's hands? Jackson putting together a Dream Team for the Lemmings Open.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Evans and Will Petersen open the second hour fresh off of Zach’s epic rant about Devaughn Vele which gets Mike and Will talking about how the talent across the roster is being evaluated. Mike takes an optimistic perspective about all of the heated debate about a player who figured to be WR5 and what it means for the Broncos. The guys try to pin down what the worst trade in Denver sports history (aside from Russ) is now that the book is finally shut on the Nolan Arenado trade. What’s Trending? Put Rod Smith in the Hall of Fame, artificial 2K controversy, the Avs’ Mount Rushmore, and a happy birthday to Sister Jean.

(00:00-31:13) Sweet, sweet James. Hello Wild Card. Fun with contract talks. Are we gonna get a QB announcement from Columbia today? Very sassy Colonel. Audio of Drink chomping ice during an interview talking about his quarterbacks. MASSIVE media chuckle. Vision boards and such. Predictionary for the Central Arkansas game. Olivia Rodrigo. Gabe's topless post game show. Doug likes Gabe's topless business model.(31:21-58:10) We Are The World. Doug sees a sweep coming today. You like this Pallante fella, do ya? Nolan Arenado gotta be itching to come back seeing where this team is. Up in Jupiter? Martin's not gonna step down on this one. 47th Anniversary Meatloaf. Thank you, farmers. Ken Rosenthal follows up his article on Marmol by saying he expects him back at the helm next year. Pegged into tomorrow. Talking Santas.(58:20-1:23:40) Did Martin cross paths with Chris Farley at Marquette? The Matt Foley character was inspired by Farley's dad. Notable Marquette alumni. Jackson doesn't like cameo porn. Keith is on the line still trying to get Martin to road trip to Milwaukee with him. Jeffrey Dahmer jokes. Jackson sniped him. Fungo is next up. Trying to recruit Doug to the St. Gabe's Golf Tournament. Big Al wraps up the trifecta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg take a look at teams that are buyers or sellers and players that could be dealt as we inch closer to the trade deadline. Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers began the podcast by highlighting the proximity of the MLB trade deadline on July 31st and exploring player perspectives on potential trades (0:02-0:54). Josh Towers shared insights about clubhouse attitudes, noting that players on borderline teams usually do not focus too heavily on rumors unless they perceive their team as a genuine contender (0:54-2:22). Scott specifically referenced Zach Allen's scenario, discussing extra motivation players might feel to perform exceptionally well, either as a farewell to their home fans or to appeal to potential acquiring teams. Towers concurred, emphasizing how recent performances heavily influence trade interest (2:23-4:26). For players on losing teams, Towers explained they often refrain from openly expressing dissatisfaction but admitted they privately may urge agents to facilitate a trade, highlighting their focus remains primarily on what they can control—their performance (4:27-5:58). They then discussed prominent potential free agents, notably Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonzo, Ranger Suarez, and Framber Valdez. Towers indicated that Tucker could command a significant contract, speculating around $500 million due to the limited number of big names available (6:05-9:16). Scott and Josh shifted their focus to the Philadelphia Phillies, anticipating aggressive trade deadline actions given the impending free agency of key players like Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto, stressing the Phillies' urgency for success (9:17-10:30). They conducted a detailed breakdown of specific potential trade candidates: Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks was deemed a definite trade candidate due to market scarcity (10:31-10:40). Sandy Alcantara, despite a 7.14 ERA, was viewed positively due to his talent and health (10:55-11:24). Mitch Keller from the Pirates and Zach Allen and Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks were discussed as attractive pitching targets, with Towers uncertain on Kelly's market value given his declining velocity (11:35-12:54). Nolan Arenado was considered a possible high-value trade piece, especially if packaged with Ryan Helsley, making him attractive to teams like the Yankees (12:54-13:53). Reid Detmers was identified as a valuable asset despite recent struggles, with Towers emphasizing his potential if developed properly (13:54-14:34). They then analyzed various teams: The Milwaukee Brewers' recent success raised questions about their legitimacy, given historical postseason struggles (17:06-18:25). The Toronto Blue Jays, despite inconsistency, were cautiously viewed as potential contenders (19:46-21:33). The Seattle Mariners were described as too streaky and lacking offensive consistency (22:27-23:10). The Texas Rangers were recognized for strong pitching but considered lacking sufficient offensive consistency (24:19-24:45). Tampa Bay Rays were praised for their unpredictable yet effective roster-building approach (24:46-25:33). In the National League: The San Diego Padres' potential was acknowledged, but Towers indicated internal cohesion issues possibly hampering performance (25:59-27:59). The Giants were dismissed as inconsistent and thus not genuine contenders (28:03-28:40). The Cincinnati Reds were enthusiastically discussed as a young team with potential but needing additional key offensive pieces to become legitimate contenders (29:21-33:27). Finally, they briefly touched on the Angels, suggesting that adding two pitchers could significantly enhance their playoff chances, despite current struggles and a negative run differential (34:29-35:47). Scott concluded by emphasizing the approaching trade deadline's impact on MLB futures markets, hinting at further discussions to come (37:47-39:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices