Podcast appearances and mentions of Nolan Arenado

(00:00-35:37) Joined by friend of the show and avid Indiana Hoosier fan Joe Buck. Joe got kicked in the head by one of his kids. Fine watching the Indiana vs. Oregon game at home on his couch but will try and get to the National Championship game should they make it. But will he get to park for free? Joe gives his thoughts on Curt Cignetti and what he's done at Indiana. Ole Miss and Miami. The Fan Show debacle. Joe's going into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe gives his take on the current state of the Cardinals and Nolan Arenado still being with the club. Somebody's gotta be on this team.(35:45-40:00) Why are we playing Hanson? Just feelin' a little cheeky. Is The Incel at the Other End of the Couch the Ole Miss of the E-Mail of the Month competition?(40:10-1:02:32) Our Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford hanging out in studio. JR talking about his piece on Justin Faulk. One-on-one conversations versus being in the scrum. Harrison's Brother Master first in the queue with his obligatory Jordan Kyrou question. JR believes that the team will be addressing and possibly trading from the core. How would the fan base react to moving on from this group? What's the most hoosier part of JeffCo? Who on the dais would be the best kisser?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first hour of a full 2-hour Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the Cardinals' addition to the 40-man roster today, and Nolan Arenado updates. He is then joined by KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz, and talks some Blues hockey with Amy Marxkors!

In the first hour of a full 2-hour Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the Cardinals' addition to the 40-man roster today, and Nolan Arenado updates. He is then joined by KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz, and talks some Blues hockey with Amy Marxkors! In the second hour, we briefly shift over to one of the biggest stories currently in St. Louis, the U.S. figure skating championships at Enterprise Center! Maria Keena joins us from the KMOX Newsroom joins us to discuss it, followed by KMOV Sports Anchor/Reporter Jacob Cersosimo! Then, we wrap up the show by playing some audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

After the Billikens Coaches show, we keep the SLU content coming as Matt Pauley is joined by their color analyst, Earl Austin Jr! Then, Matt discusses why he still believes the Cardinals will trade future Hall of Famer, Nolan Arenado. We wrap up the show by hearing audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  With the holidays in the rearview mirror and Winter Warmup directly ahead, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) take stock of where the Cardinals are right now.  Was the Willson Contreras trade surprising?  How different would this winter be if John Mozeliak was still in charge?  Should the Cardinals hang on to Brendan Donovan?  Will they really keep Nolan Arenado if a trade doesn't materialize?  All this and much more!

The Cardinals offseason continues quietly, with not a ton of trade action ramping up. Rumors remain though, so is Nolan Arenado headed to the Angels? Is a Brendan Donovan trade guaranteed this offseason? Will the Cardinals move on from some more under-the-radar names this year like Matthew Liberatore?

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down Indiana's decisive win over Alabama in the College Football Playoff, pushing back on national narratives that leaned on brand names over data. Bernie explains why Indiana was elite by every meaningful metric, praises head coach Curt Cignetti, and calls out media for failing to adjust to the modern college football landscape shaped by NIL and the transfer portal. The conversation then pivots to the St. Louis Cardinals, where Bernie shares his expectations for the offseason, including the future of Nolan Arenado and why the organization should remain patient and firm on trade value for Brendan Donovan.

Hour 2 opens with a look at the NFL playoff picture before Greg Amsinger joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the upcoming Amsinger Series event, the St. Louis Cardinals' direction, and what the next era of Cardinals baseball could look like. Chaim Bloom follows with insight on the Cardinals' offseason strategy, roster decisions, and long-term vision, including the situation surrounding Nolan Arenado. The hour wraps with Bernie Miklasz breaking down Indiana's statement win over Alabama and offering perspective on where the Cardinals stand as the organization balances youth, development, and expectations.

Hour 1 includes Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski discussing Indiana Hoosiers football's historic rise under head coach Curt Cignetti, leadership, and Stifel's growing role in sports and the Olympics. SLU head coach Josh Schertz breaks down an ultra-efficient offensive performance, defensive accountability, and an upcoming road test at VCU. Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman reflects on toughness, Blues culture, his Hall of Fame induction, and the outlook for the current roster. Hour 2 opens with an NFL playoff picture before Greg Amsinger joins to preview the Amsinger Series event at Lindenwood University and share insight on the Cardinals' direction and fan engagement. Chaim Bloom follows with a detailed look at the Cardinals' offseason approach, pitching depth, facilities, and the future of Nolan Arenado. The show wraps with Bernie Miklasz breaking down Indiana's College Football Playoff statement win over Alabama and offering perspective on the Cardinals as they balance youth, development, and expectations heading into 2026.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' offseason approach, fan engagement during winter events, and the impact of the newly upgraded spring training complex in Jupiter. Bloom addresses the trade market, starting pitching depth, and the ongoing situation with Nolan Arenado, while outlining a long-term vision focused on development, smart roster fits, and sustainable success for the St. Louis Cardinals.

MLB Network studio host Greg Amsinger joins the show to preview the upcoming Amsinger Series: New Cardinals Baseball Era event on January 16 at Lindenwood University, featuring Oliver Marmol and Chaim Bloom. Amsinger reflects on his roots at KMOX and Lindenwood, his lifelong love of the Cardinals, and the state of the franchise heading into 2026. The conversation covers transparency and direction under Bloom, roster decisions involving Brendan Donovan, JoJo Romero, and Nolan Arenado, the long-term vision toward 2028, and the importance of building a young core around players like Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, and Matthew Liberatore. Amsinger also explains why Cardinal Nation still matters in free agency and how a packed Busch Stadium can help shape the future of the franchise.

Holiday Cheer & Border Patrol – keeping Canadian fans homeHockey World Junior Championships Minnesota, close to Saskatchewan, Manitoba, AlbertaGames not 1/3 full at ChampionshipsSome game stands appeared completely emptyRoberto Clemente 21Died on New Years Eve while performing a humanitarian service to earthquake victimsRoberto Clemente Foundation continues to serve those in need https://robertoclementefoundation.org/ Why did Robert Clemente wear number 21 as his numberFamily members in the game together - Joe Torre & Frank Torre; Wilson & William Contreras; Austin & Parker Meadows; Kyle & Preston TuckerKyle Tucker Free Agent - SF Giants could be a great fit for Kyle TuckerCould Rays bring on Kyle Tucker Rays productive bats - Caminero, Diaz & ArandaHave Tucker on team when Rays open new stadiumBo Bichette from St. PeteSour Lemons – how to make Baseball LemonadeNolan Arenado leaving St. Louis – change should be goodArte Moreno & Angels outlookNolan Arenado, Cardinals & the Angels – what sours a team?Angels brought Ron Washington, Travis d'Arnaud, Soler & still no positive vibeAngels - ineffective job developing players in minor league affiliates"Losing breeds Losing" Angels not building up their AA minor league talentArte Moreno & Stu Sternberg conversation?A plethora of mercenariesHome sales market dropping in Florida applies to the Rays, How does that impact Real Estate mogul & Rays owner balancing his Dream Home business with RaysGive new ownership some leeway as they come in with so many changes including finding a location for a new stadiumWBC – World Baseball Classic & MLB Spring TrainingMLB teams have 5 weeks to determine their roster before Spring Training & WBC startingOff Season & baseball activities and collectibles$7,475 for Ty Cobb dentures. High value for paint on a canvas Jerseys & memories1 collector bought a jersey from every player on his favorite teamCeramic Cows Framing Evan Longoria for $20  – work project – Jersey, plexiglass and wood New Years resolutions Increase Women baseball shows, Don't do bad things, Craig Calcaterra “be better critical thinkers”Need on political landscape for a more factual and not reactionary responseNew & more frequent YouTube contentKansas City Royals & the Kansas City ChiefsChiefs may move from Missouri to KansasRoyals Kauffman Stadium adjacent to Chief's Arrowhead Stadium2031 Royals Kauffman stadium contract expires & Chiefs move into new stadiumTime to consider making a change to their names – Kansas MonarchsTop 10 Worthwhile projects for positives in the world including The Ocean Cleanup Remember the Season of Giving & Positive ChangeThe Ocean Cleanup – https://theoceancleanup.com/ effective change to remove plastics from rivers and the oceansWe are headed in the right directionby 2031 “they will have rid the oceans of about 70 to 80% of the plastics that are in there right now”  Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, & at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com  Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

Joe Roderick, friend of KMOX and content and operations lead for STL Sports Central, joins the show to break down the Blues' 4–2 loss to Buffalo, a quiet and uncertain Cardinals offseason, and Mizzou's Gator Bowl loss. The conversation covers Nolan Arenado's future, trade value for Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman, roster building philosophy, and comparisons to how the Blues handle tough trades. Joe also weighs in on a wide-open NFL playoff picture, the rise of the Chicago Bears, frustrations around the Blues' season, and where SLU basketball stands heading into A-10 play.

Kevin Ryans, sports reporter for Fox 2 and KPLR 11, joins John Hancock and Michael Kelley. He points out the inconsistency of the Blues play this season; who could the Cardinals be looking to move next?; Nolan Arenado has a big contract to deal with; 'They're playing really wonderful basketball' says Ryans of the Billikens.

There should be ballads written about Willson Contreras' brief time with the Cardinals. From his arrival as the All-Star eager for the challenge of following Yadier Molina, to that weird week when he took fly balls in left field and stopped catching, to the injuries and fractures and ultimately his move to first base, out from behind home plate without skipping a beat at the plate. Contreras brought both joy and fury to the Cardinals' lineup and clubhouse, and at some point his absence will be felt by the teammates who remain. But he won't be a alone. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, recorded on Christmas Eve, Post-Dispatch editor Nathan Mills and baseball writer Derrick Goold discuss the Cardinals' counterintuitive shopping list for the holidays and what is missing from it and possibly from the clubhouse during his reboot of an organization. The Cardinals traded a starter (Sonny Gray) only to sign a starter (Dustin May) a few weeks later; they traded a right-handed bat from the middle of the order (Contreras) only to suggest a few hours later that they would now look for a right-handed bat to add to the roster. The Cardinals are swapping All-Stars for pitching depth and then looking to replace those veterans with players on shorter-term deals or with more control and less cost. What's missing from those moves is the leadership and experience that the Cardinals have long championed as part of their continuity, as part of their identity as a club. And more trades ahead could mean the departure of Brendan Donovan, who personifies the way the Cardinals like to play and be in the clubhouse; JoJo Romreo, the seasoned reliever in the bullpen; and Nolan Arenado, the future Hall of Famer and Gold Glove-cornerstone at third.  Mills and Goold discuss what happens when a young group of players isn't inheriting expectations but tasked with trying to grow them. More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. 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.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down St. Louis Cardinals trade rumors, including strong interest in Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero, the complications surrounding Willson Contreras and his no trade clause, and how Nolan Arenado fits into a separate category. They also discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers interest in Lars Nootbaar and how his rehab progress impacts trade value, along with overall market timing and Chaim Bloom taking a patient approach. The conversation shifts to Missouri Tigers football and the hiring of Chip Lindsey as offensive coordinator, what it says about Eli Drinkwitz, and a look around the College Football Playoff. Bernie gives his take on Indiana Hoosiers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, Miami Hurricanes, and Alabama Crimson Tide heading into the Rose Bowl and the Dec 31 to Jan 1 slate.

Jeff Jones joins the charity livestream to discuss the latest rumors and news surrounding the Cardinals' organization. When or if will Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, JoJo Romero, or others be leaving the Cardinals?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

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?

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

(00:00-27:46) 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.

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.

(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.