Podcast appearances and mentions of Nolan Arenado

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.

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.

The playoff-bound Blue Jays were once riding high atop the AL East, but a punchless 10-day spiral, a combination of frustration, panic, tough calls and poor internal decisions, now sees them tied with the confident Yankees heading to the Final Four games. Decisions like Berrios to the bullpen, Bieber pushed back a day, Bassitt to the IL, Manoah cut loose after 14 months of intense rehab from elbow surgery, multiple ejections, gloomy dugout views, umpire blaming and more. The final out of the Wednesday game seemed typical, with Alejandro Kirk thrown out at first base from right field on a 104.1 mph one-hopper to Wilyer Abreu. Griff and Mal talk strange roster decisions, disappearing offence, the new ABS Challenge System for 2026, tributes to Kershaw (Dodgers) and Arenado (Cardinals), historic collapses and more. As well, the boys try to bounce back with this week's NFL Picks. Exit Philosophy will return on Monday with a special recap of the last weekend of the season. INDEX: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Kirk ends game thrown out at first 3:09 Expos History of 9-3 outs at first 6:01 Implications of Jays-Yankees final four 9:26 What happened to Jays rotation 15:00 The DFA of Alek Manoah 22:14 Controlling own fate … to now 26:14 Wherefore the Jays offence 29:54 Riding a hot bullpen, minus Berrios 39:52 In Hoff we trust 41:42 Clayton Kershaw and Nolan Arenado 45:36 Ranking Historic Collapses - Tigers, Mets 48:20 The '87 Blue Jays collapse 51:58 The Ball-Strike Challenge in '26 54:54 NFL Picks Week 4 ---- 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/  

(00:00-35:52) 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.

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.

What's your take on Mizzou's three annual opponents being Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas A&M? Andy and Brenden also talk more about the South Carolina win, the Chiefs earning their first victory, and Nolan Arenado's potential farewell to St. Louis.

KMOX's Matt Pauley comments on the Cardinals final homestand and final appearance for third baseman Nolan Arenado in a home uniform at Busch Stadium.

Matt Pauley joins Chris and Amy following the final homestand for the Cardinals, could it have been the last time for Nolan Arenado in a home uniform?; Sean Malone explains new plans for The Armory; Mark Walberg joins ahead of his visit to St Louis with the traveling Version of "Wheel of Fortune".

Amy makes a triumphant return to the airwaves after a week off; the KMOX news staff watched former producer Chris Mihill's band; Nolan Arenado's last game at Busch as a Cardinal?; Did you see this?

(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.

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.

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.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to reflect on the Hall of Fame ceremony honoring Walt Jocketty and other Cardinals legends, including an emotional speech from Joey Jocketty. Mozeliak discusses Jocketty's impact on the franchise with acquisitions like Mark McGwire, Jim Edmonds, and Larry Walker, and the 2006 World Series title. The conversation also shifts to current Cardinals baseball, from Jordan Walker's walk-off hit against the Giants to the development of young players, the possible returns of Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, and the challenges of sustaining success in Major League Baseball.

This week, Skyler and Evan discuss the departure of left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber, the final piece of the Nolan Arenado trade, from the Colorado Rockies after a brutal 2025. Meanwhile, the Rockies had a pretty fun four game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers... so why was the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates so lousy? Finally, the Rockies may still be bad, but you can't keep a good man down. Brenton Doyle has been resurgent in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Cross talk.26:50 Nolan Arenado trade final results are in.42:45 Peter Forsberg says he feels great in his 50s.

(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.

– What have we learned from Michael McGreevy experience thus far?– NFL Quick Hitters– It sure doesn't sound like Nolan Arenado is coming back any time soon. – The Junk DrawerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Colorado Rockies have been positively cursed since alienating and trading Nolan Arenado but the tea leaves are finally starting to change.

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.

Tom Ackerman talks with John Mozeliak about the Cardinals' latest roster moves, including Nathan Church being called up for the injured Victor Scott and Anthony Veneziano joining the bullpen. Mozeliak shares his thoughts on Church's skills, the current state of the bullpen without Matz, Matan, and Helsley, and why Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan remain on the bench rather than the injured list. He also discusses Oliver Marmol's growth as a manager, his own future with the organization, and the club's long-term outlook with pitching prospects, recent draft picks, and excitement about JJ Weatherholt. Additional topics include Paul Goldschmidt's legacy, Nolan Arenado's rehab in Jupiter, and expectations for his return.

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.

The Cardinals are clinging to life in the Wild Card race, and we've got updates on Yadier Molina's involvement, Lars Nootbaar's bruised knee, and Nolan Arenado's shoulder recovery plan. St. Louis also picked up RHP Jorge Alcala off waivers, and somehow… they're still in this? We break down Quinn Matthews' hot streak, Jordan Walker's encouraging offensive signs, and Kyle Leahy's potential leap forward. Then, we preview the upcoming Yankees and Marlins series, plus check in on league news as the Brewers keep rolling and the Twins' sale falls through. 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.

Even if the Cardinals were in a pennant race, the return of Yadier Molina to the dugout would have been big news. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the return of the legend, how that impacted the feel of Friday night's game, and what that means for his future. The guys also talk a lot about the front office and their approach to 2026 plus the future of Nolan Arenado. Come join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the Cardinals placing Nolan Arenado on the IL and the return of a red-hot Nolan Gorman. We break down the trade deadline moves, including deals involving Steven Matz and Phil Maton, and wonder why the team held onto their lefty bats. With several new arms in the bullpen, we talk about what to expect from the reshuffled pitching staff. We preview the upcoming homestand against the Cubs and Rockies, and ask the important questions—like whether it's time for JJ Wetherholt and time up for Garret Hampson. Plus, we cover a wild week of league news, including Jen Pawol making history and the Padres acquiring half the league.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.Ask ChatGPT

(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.

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 trading deadline has come and gone and neither Daniel (@C70) or David (@iPopEditor) was all that enthused about it.  It was fine, but will any of the returns make it to the majors?  What about the roster and the clogs of bats that are there?  Will we see Nolan Arenado again?  Who will be the September callups?  It's a hodgepodge of a show but it might be more entertaining than the current Cardinals game, depending on when you listen.

Ryan Wrecker chats with Tom Ackerman, sports director at KMOX, about the Cardinals' disappointing season and Nolan Arenado's uncertain future amid injuries and trade rumors. Ackerman emphasizes the need for the Cardinals to rebuild through solid drafting, developing, and retaining talent—citing successful models like the Milwaukee Brewers. The conversation then shifts to the recent controversy over a St. Louis City SC fan being ejected for wearing a MAGA hat, with Ackerman expressing frustration about politics creeping into sports. They close on a lighter note reminiscing about classic TV sports reporters from WKRP in Cincinnati and Frasier, debating who would make the better sportscaster.

(00:00-12:34) Thank you, St. Louis for making Tim the best. The budget gong just doesn't hit the same. Sophie Cunningham's Arby's shirt. Cute boys eat White Castles. Doug's down on pickles. Is White Castle the least sexual thing you can eat? Audio of Jim Bowden says that the majority of trades involving relievers will go down on Thursday.(12:42-00:00) Tim is entranced by the Mizzou vs. South Carolina game from last year on the studio TV. More audio of Doug with Frank Cusumano talking about Mizzou uniforms and reflecting on Doug's career in television. Little bit of chatter on Nolan Arenado trade potential.(00:00-00:00) 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.

Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinal baseball as the trade deadline looms. Brad talks about Fedde being picked up by the Braves, Nolan Arenado's possibility of being traded, and other target/trade pieces that could be moved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-17:49) The gang is back together. Doug went and stayed for the entire Cards game yesterday. Big series against the Marlins. Is it pumpkin spice SZN already? Renewed interest in Nolan Arenado. What is the plan for the trade deadline?(17:57-38:43) Teasing discussing the secret TMA 21st Anniversary Party. Eyes Wide Shut: Good. Happy Gilmore 2 is harmless. Movie Boy Episode 2 was out on Saturday. Special guest Gareth. Article in The Athletic as the one player on the Cardinals for sure to be traded at the deadline. Who is in charge at this deadline? Expecting someone to want Ryan Helsley. Whoever doesn't get Suarez could be in the mix for Arenado.(38:53-55:01) Jackson got some boat drinks in him and got banty at the Cardinal game on Saturday. Audio of Manny Machado upset with Jon Jay after the game on Saturday. They were friends when they were living in The Magic City. Bobbleheads and Flo Rida brought the people down. Flippin' knick knacks. Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown. Classic Francesa audio talking about Ichiro's Hall of Fame prospects.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-14:14) Mr. Lix is on the phone lines. Lix is getting frustrated with us. Some question about a Grant Horvat exemption and his camera crew. Is Welly starting to come off as a boomer? Spicy sauvignon blanc. Not Lix's best call. Jackson plays devil's advocate on LIx's Grant Horvat take. YouTube Golf debate.(14:22-30:59) Real American. RIP Hulkster. Thunderlips. A heated debate on the Mt. Rushmore of wrestlers. Very divisive. Audio of Eric Kratz on Foul Territory talking about Nolan Arenado. Arenado's falloff. The AA player is the caramelized onions, the money coming off the books is the meat.(31:09-39:41) Doug got a new gong during the break. A new pitch. Double bang. Doug's going to Little Big Town tonight. Happy Birthday to The Big Cat. Chairman's QuikTrip love affair has reached it's end. Gotta Casenet em first. Back to Hinge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 989 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps Wednesday night's awful loss to the Red Sox and tries to get to the bottom of Jesus Luzardo's struggles. Also, Cristopher Sanchez is now a bona fide ace, John goes inside the numbers on what makes him so special. And what are the latest Trade Rumors surrounding the Phils? John breaks down all the latest. Could the Phils move Ranger Suarez or Luzardo this summer? Show Notes: Disastrous loss in the finale Phillies blow a 5-0 lead, HRs from Schwarber, Harper, Castellanos & Stott, Realmuto It's the Phils' first loss in a game they homered five or more times since June 10, 2019. They haven't won three in a row since June 18-20. Blame Realmuto & Luzardo, who had a no-hitter going into the 5th, gives us 6 in the 5th after walking in two runs then serving up a grand slam FELL APART WHILE PITCHING FROM THE STRETCH AGAIN Thomson said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Since June 11, opponents have hit .192/.252/.253 with 37 strikeouts and eight walks when there is no one on base against Luzardo. With runners on base, those numbers jump to .339/.443/.576, 16 strikeouts and 11 walks. (Gelb) Gelb says he went back to his old mechanics last night, but it still didn't work Jesus Luzardo says he is working day and night to fix his issues and he says they need to be fixed. He says teams are hitting him hard when he is pitching out of the stretch. He says it is not on JT Realmuto losing that foul ball pop-up. He says he and other Phillies lost it as well. Manager Rob Thomson says Jesus Luzardo lost his concentration. Phillies now 3-8 in Luzardo's last 11 starts They've now given Luzardo 3-0, 4-1 and 5-0 leads in July only to have him lose all 3 of them. He posted a 2.15 ERA in his first 11 starts. He allowed 20 runs in his next two. He made significant mechanical changes when pitching from the stretch, and it's resulted in only a 4.79 ERA over his last nine starts. UNLESS LUZARDO FIGURES THIS OUT, THEIR ENTIRE OFF-SEASON WILL HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE The good news is this is a mechanical issue… which would indicate to me it CAN be fixed… but can they fix it in time? PITCH TIPPING: The Red Sox are renowned for doing this. Two pitches later, Story doubled home a run. THIS WAS NOT A STRONG ROB THOMSON GAME Luzardo should have been pulled after the second straight bases loaded walk, but got Jordan Romano up too late… after the game, Thomson admitted that was a mistake Pinch-ran Weston Wilson for Kyle Schwarber in the 10th after Schwarber's RBI single… Wilson, who is not fast… thrown out trying to steal 2nd to end the 10th With Wilson already used, Max Kepler had to face a lefty reliever and watched a called strike three to end the game in the 11th, instead of having Wilson available to pinch hit Rob Thomson on the 5th inning tonight: Said they have to keep digging and working on what's wrong with Luzardo, specifically in the stretch Harper's home run was the 350th of his career Bryce Harper tonight became the youngest of the 8 active players to reach 350 career home runs joining Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge. Kyle Schwarber's 34 HR are the 3rd-most through 102 games in Phillies franchise history, behind only Ryan Howard in 2006 and Mike Schmidt in 1979 -- both had 36. Cristopher Sanchez is a TRUE ACE: https://www.thegoodphight.com/2025/7/23/24472912/cristopher-sanchez-is-a-real-bona-fide-cy-young-contender WHEELER & SANCHEZ This gives the Phillies a leg-up in the postseason No one can match what the Phillies can do in the playoffs STARK ON SCHWARBER Says he believes Schwarber will be back here 4 years, $100 million is the number… how is he going to have a better deal four years AFTER the first free agent contract??? TRADE DEADLINE LATEST: Jayson Stark on 975 the Fanatic w/ Mikey Miss: Dombrowski wants to use his biggest chips to trade for a big time power bullpen arm controllable beyond this year, Duran, Bautista, no on Miller or Clase If he gets one, it's a right-handed platoon bat that falls into his lap Bullpen arm is more important than a bat Jeff Passan: The Phillies have quietly built up one of the best farm systems in baseball, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski's history of trading prospects for impact talent is unmatched. Still, with the Phillies entering a transition phase over the next few years, they aren't likely to sacrifice all of their depth. That complicates their tack at this deadline, because they are among the few teams with the need and capacity to acquire a pitcher of Clase's talent. Same goes for Cade Smith, another Guardian, and the Twins' two frontline relievers, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. Getting David Robertson for $6 million certainly helps matters and serves as insurance against objectionable demands on high-end relief pitchers. And yet adding Robertson plus a high-octane relief arm alongside Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm gives the Phillies a representative back end. If they can also add a right-handed-hitting outfielder with power -- Adolis Garcia is in the mix, and Luis Robert Jr. would play, too -- it will be a successful deadline for a team whose starting pitching is good enough to carry it deep into October. Ruben Amaro & Jim Salisbury on Phillies Show Very interesting stuff on the show from Amaro (doesn't think they'll be able to get a lock down closer), Aiden Miller might be more untouchable than Painter, and the clubhouse talking about Eugenio Suarez (Salisbury). @JohnnyPhisher: Phillies need a RHH OF @Buster_ESPN: A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end. Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs. Mets, AL East teams, Cubs among teams that have talked about him. COULD THE PHILLIES DO SOMETHING SIMILAR WITH RANGER SUAREZ OR JESUS LUZARDO? Jo Adell started slow, but on May 6 he hit a 9th inning HR in a blowout that got things going for him. Since then (67 gms) he has a .907 OPS (top 20 in MLB) with 19 HR (T-6th), and his .563 SLG is higher than any Phillies player. An interesting name: Dane Myers. Plays center field for the Marlins. The right-handed 29 year is wailing on lefties: .324/.385/.493, .878 OPS, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs in 78 PAs, 6 doubles. Would be a platoon guy. The Phillies and Padres are two of the many teams that have expressed interest in Steven Kwan, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both National League contenders are known to be looking for a left field upgrade.

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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