Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

It's the last of the bonus shows (if you have missed it, the regular show is back there after these extras) and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) talks with Brian Salvatore (@BrianNeedsaNap, @HRApplesauce), co-founder of the Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Both the Cardinals and the Mets have been disappointing this year and the guys talk about the similarities and the differences in those frustrations. There are positives in New York as well and Brian highlights those before they discuss the pitching matchups, most notably Adam Wainwright going against the Mets. After that, it's only fair to talk about Brian's favorite Cardinals/Mets memories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Cardinals making the trip across the pond next weekend, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) thought it was a great time to sit down and talk with Dave of the St. Louis Cardinals UK Podcast (@hayesunit). It always interesting to hear how someone outside the US came to baseball and the guys cover that as well as how Dave deals with the time difference, how he picked the Cardinals, and what the atmosphere is like as his country gets ready to host our national pastime. For once, the British guy isn't the villain so come give a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some bonus content for you this week, starting with a look ahead at the Cardinals and Giants. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in fellow @FansFirstSN contributor Bryan Murphy (@GiantsChroncast) to give us some insight about the team by the bay. What's working for the Giants right now and what isn't? Should Cardinals fans continue to fear Brandon Crawford? What stands out about the pitching matchups? Plus Daniel allows Bryan to talk about his favorite St. Louis/San Francisco memories, so there's a trigger warning for the last few minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two straight wins makes for a more upbeat show, though Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) don't shy away from the problems that the Cardinals continue to have. What's up with Dylan Carlson not playing center field? Is the pitching rotation starting to come into focus with Miles Mikolas and Jack Flaherty on strong runs? Who could be moved at the trade deadline? Which Paul DeJong is the real Paul DeJong? All that and more on this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You should never go to the grocery store hungry and you should never podcast after a disappointing loss. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) had their recording time scheduled, though, so they have to ponder the Cardinals dropping another frustrating loss on the fanbase Friday night. Are we seeing 2007 again? Will Steven Matz stay in the bullpen all year or will he return to the rotation? How has the outfield injuries affected the trade possibilities? Come join us as we discuss this maddening team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to all the great guests and guest hosts--he'll take it from here. Allen (@amedlock1), fresh off his high school baseball season and school year, returns to the program (and makes his Fans First Sports Network debut) to talk about all things with Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70). After an update on the Tulsa Hale Rangers, the guys dive into an overview of the season so far, talking about the weaknesses of the rotation and the strengths of the lineup. Would a Tyler O'Neill trade hurt even if he succeeded elsewhere? Is Jack Flaherty a change of scenery candidate? What is going on with this front office? The guys work over a lot of things in the manner you've become accustomed to so come in and listen to the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals have put together a good stretch of baseball and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) are glad to have some high points to talk about. The offense is remarkably astounding--is it all because Nolan Arenado has started to remember his true form? Can they dig out completely from the April hole? Not everything is hunky-dory, of course, and the rotation still leaves something to be desired. How surprising is it that the Cards went to a six man rotation to fit in Matthew Liberatore? Should the Cards scrap the Zack Thompson-as-starter experiment and use him to replace Genesis Cabrera? All that plus a couple of rabbit trails! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willson Contreras. The pitching staff. Jordan Walker. The St. Louis Cardinals have made a lot of, shall we say, interesting moves this season. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Kyle Reis (@kyler416) to talk about this whole thing both in the specifics and as an overall look at the organization. Is the front office panicking? Does the shadow of Yadier Molina really continue to obscure the 2023 squad? Even though he's been solid for so long, is the game starting to pass John Mozeliak by? All that, plus thoughts on Zac Gallen's comments, Jordan Walker's development, Masyn Winn's handiwork, Don Denkinger's passing, and even some Star Wars talk at the end. Something for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since our last episode, the Cardinals have done a lot of things but winning a game isn't one of them. As Friday night's outing against the Tigers unfolds, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) discuss the myriad of problems surrounding this team. Would a shakeup help and how could the club go about it? Does the front office feel panic? Is it time to move on from Tyler O'Neill? All of these things and many others in an extra-long show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been another rough week of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) look for silver linings while processing everything that's happened. The guys go through questions submitted by listeners on Twitter this week to talk about things like how much the super-level veteran leadership affected things last year and the absence has impacted this year, what sort of trade the Cardinals might make, and the poses they'd like to see for statues of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. There's also the news of the week, Paul DeJong and Jordan Walker version, to pass the time as well. Come join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With some of his regular conversation companions unavailable, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) goes to the pen and brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about another middling week for the Cardinals. How concerning is it to be in the bottom part of the division as the season closes in on finishing its first month? Does this West Coast swing add to those worries? Can we be encouraged over Jordan Hicks's last couple of outings and what will Adam Wainwright bring when he returns to the rotation? And just how is Mo going to be able to manage this roster? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a better week of Cardinal baseball, at least in the results category. Two wins against Colorado had the team looking better as it came to Busch, though the first game of the Pirates series left much to be desired. As the Cardinals played game two of the four game set, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest host Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) were joined by CBS Sports writer Dayn Perry (@daynperry), who has started up a Cardinals-focused Substack called Birdy Work (birdywork.substack.com). After talking about this project and his history with writing, the guys dive into all the issues surround the St. Louis Cardinals. Is the pitching staff going to be OK? What happens to Jake Woodford with Adam Wainwright about to rehab and Matthew Liberatore going strong in Memphis? Is there hope for Jordan Hicks? What's the level of concern around Willson Contreras? All that and thoughts on Jordan Walker and others so come in and join the discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a week's worth of games to talk about but, save for Jordan Walker, not a whole lot of upbeat topics. Still, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (@alexcards79) muddle through, discussing the pitching staff and the drama that this team has had so far. What kind of concern level is there over Jack Flaherty? Has Miles Mikolas been as bad as it seems? Do you have hope for Jordan Hicks? All that plus the Marmol/O'Neill throwdown (which, thankfully for Oli, wasn't physical). It's been a week, hasn't it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And here we go! The 2023 season is now underway and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest Blake Newberry (Viva El Birdos, @bt_newberry) are ready to wildly overreact to the first couple of games. Is there any concern from the outings of Miles Mikolas and Jack Flaherty? What should we make of Jordan Hicks? And how fun is this offense going to be this season? Plus, because Blake's the expert, a little prospect talk including the Question of Masyn Winn. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) invites both sides of the Cardinals Off Day podcast, Ben Godar (@bengodar) and Ben Humphries (@b_g_h) to fill in the co-host chair while Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) continues the high school baseball activities. Roster decisions became clearer this week with the injuries to Adam Wainwright and Paul DeJong. How does the rotation look and are there concerns about Waino's return? Who would be the first man up, Dakota Hudson or Matthew Liberatore? Does the order of the rotation matter at all? There's also talk about the middle infield now that DeJong has cleared the way for some other folks on the roster. All that and much more, plus a show announcement, are waiting for you within! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still molding young minds and improving his players, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89) of the Playing Catch podcast. They talk about why Richard and his son Truman started their show and how its going before diving into the Cardinal talk. The Cardinals made a 40-man roster move this week--was it for Jordan Walker and why make it now? The rotation has looked sharp in spring, should we expect that going forward? And how in the world are we expected to know the Opening Day roster? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Lars Nootbaar's world and we're all just living in it. The Cardinal outfielder is the biggest thing to hit Japan since a certain kaiju. With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still doing the coaching thing, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) teamed up with Nate and Ben from the Talking About Birds podcast (@TalkAboutBirds) to discuss how in the world Nootbaar became the most recognized Cardinal across the globe. The guys also get into everyone's favorite topic, Jordan Walker, as well as the man who has had perhaps the better spring training. Questions about Paul DeJong and Jordan Hicks are answered and there's even time for Nate to bring one of their podcast staples out and host a game show. It's an offbeat hour of great Cardinal conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen's (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) season getting started at Tulsa Hale, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Ben Cerutti (Birds on the Black, @stlfanbc7) to talk about a full week of spring training. While none of these results should be taken with anything but a grain of salt, there's still a lot of interesting things to talk about. Jordan Walker continues to make a case for starting in St. Louis--can it really happen? Masyn Winn is holding his own at short while Paul DeJong can't get on the field, but does that matter? What about Adam Wainwright's velocity questions? Then the guys dig into Ben's patented projection system and talk about some of the highlights and interesting numbers. Come join the discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seasons are starting, whether it's high school (where Allen, Mr. Red Dirt Redbird and @amedlock1, is at) or professional (at least, the exhibition version). Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about goings on in camp on the eve of the Cardinals' first spring training game. Does the fact that Tyler O'Neill wants to play center cause a rift with Dylan Carlson? Can Giovanny Gallegos pitch faster or does he continue to do his impression of Daniel trying to get to a point? Also, is there any chance anyone gets into the Cardinal Hall of Fame this year other than David Freese? Be sure to stick around when Russ throws a whole can of gasoline on the HOF fire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers (and other players) have reported to Jupiter and the baseballs are flying, either in bullpens or batting practice. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) with Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still on assignment to talk about things in Jupiter. The guys honor Tim McCarver after his passing this week and discuss how many Cardinal icons have left us in the last few years. Then they focus on this team, talking about what they've seen so far in camp and how much, if any of it, matters. Finally there's discussion about arbitration, most specifically the case involving Ryan Helsley. Come on in and enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is fortunate enough to rope in prospect guru and all around great guy Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) for a little chat. The guys talk about the World Baseball Classic, combating the hype around certain players, and how the organization values its farm system. And, of course, we get into the Dirty 50 list Kyle is putting out there at Birds on the Black! All this plus a little Star Wars, Marvel, and DC discussion so come on in and give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode #300 in Best Dans/MMM history (and the 100th with the current theme song by Some Guy Named Robb) and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) doesn't have Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) but instead gets to chat with Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) about Cardinal things. The two spend most of the time using the roster possibilities as the backbone of their conversation. Do we believe in the changes Paul DeJong is making? Is Nolan Gorman a lock for the team? Who makes up the bullpen and is there a way Dakota Hudson isn't on this squad for the opener? All that plus Rolen to the HOF talk and a little discussion of the new broadcaster. It's an oversized episode but it's a good one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With weather issues keeping Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) away, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down solo to talk with Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) about a host of topics, including the fact that Katie finally gets a normal spring training. What is she looking for when she heads to Jupiter? What was it like last year, with Albert, Yadi, Waino, and the MVP boys? What struck her out of the interviews at Winter Warm-Up? What's more meaningful, being Missouri Sportswriter of the Year or winning Top Cards on Twitter again? All the important stuff packed into an hour of great Cardinal talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) away on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) trades jibes with Brenden Schaeffer (KMOV, @bschaeffer12) while talking about the state of the Cardinals in 2022 and 2023. What was it like for Brenden to cover Albert Pujols after watching him as a fan growing up? How crazy was last year and how much should we remember the disappointing ending? Will the Cardinals ever make the big move and would it matter if they were in a different division? Plenty of talk about what makes this team tick so come on and give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another season of Meet Me at Musial and with Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) away starting baseball coaching duties, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) has the traditional season opener, bringing in Jeff Jones (Belleville News-Democrat, @jmjones) to talk about all things Cardinals. 2022 brought a lot of great storylines for Cardinal fans. What was it like getting to see Albert Pujols up close? How strange was the season of Yadier Molina? Was the changeover in the coaching staff that unexpected? There's a lot to look forward to as well with the 2023 season on its way. Who is going to be the regular center fielder? Can Jordan Walker make this team out of spring? Is this the last season for John Mozeliak in his current position? All that and much more as we start off Season 9! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On New Year's Eve, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about some of the biggest stories of 2022, from Albert Pujols's return to the big trade, and then went over some of the predictions of 2023 to see how reasonable they are. Come wrap up the year with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a couple of weeks and things have happened--and not happened--in the world of the Cardinals so Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) got together to try to discuss it all. St. Louis found its replacement for the departing Yadier Molina in Willson Contreras. While it brings up memories of Dexter Fowler, is this really a bad deal? How will it impact the pitching staff, especially Adam Wainwright? That leads to a discussion of said staff, especially the fact that it has not been upgraded, with the last big free agent signing elsewhere. Will there be a trade? What is the thinking of the front office? The guys wrap discussing the sad news around Dan McLaughlin and pondering who might be filling that seat in 2023. Come spend some pre-Christmas time with these two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a little time off for Thanksgiving, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are back at it, trying to stir some embers and see if the Cardinals version of the hot stove can catch fire. Before that, though, the guys fix an issue from last time, talking about the additions of the new coaches on staff, most notably Matt Holliday. Then they get into what the Cardinals should do, what the Cardinals likely will do, and the chances that there's a surprise out there. They wrap it all up in a nice Cody Bellinger-shaped bow, so stay tuned for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who wants to talk about payroll? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) spend most of this episode trying to wrap their heads around what the Cardinals are doing with their budget for this winter. The available amounts seem to have gone from $60 million to $20 million faster than the snap of Thanos's fingers. Is that reasonable? Should the Cardinals not be counting the money from Colorado, even though they are receiving it now? Can you get this team to where it needs to be with the resources provided? They also talk about awards season, the World Series, and when the Christmas season actually starts. Come on in and give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a team not in the playoffs, the Cardinals made quite a bit of news this week. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) go over all of it. Adam Wainwright is coming back for another season. Is that a surprise? Does that mean that the Cards are set at pitcher? Waino deferred some money in his new contract and John Mozeliak said that payroll will be going up. Where is that money going? Some may go to Nolan Arenado, who seems to be using his opt-out leverage in constructive ways. But would he go somewhere else? Mo also indicated there would be an outside addition at catcher. How surprising was that and is Willson Contreras the answer? Finally the guys get to the coaching changes and what kind of person might fill the void. Come settle in and go over all the news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals' season ended in the snap of a (jammed) finger and with a whimper, not a bang. With Allen (@amedlock1) away, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) get down to talking about how things ended. Which, being the grumpy old men that they are, leads down the "is this postseason expansion bad" road. After that, they discuss Adam Wainwright's Twitter explanation of his rough September and spend some time honoring Bruce Sutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were 93-0 entering the ninth inning of a postseason game with a lead of two or more. They were much more known for late rallies than late collapses. Unfortunately, not all this history this season is good and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to sift the the rubble of that ninth inning. How much blame goes to Oli Marmol? Should Ryan Helsley have notified the bench sooner about his finger? What sort of situation does that put the Cards in for the rest of the series, which hopefully is more than one game? The guys talk about all of that, plus the end of the regular season and the curious case of the reliever extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals did the second-best kind of divisional clinching this week, taking the NL Central on Milwaukee's turf. (The best, of course, would have been to do it against Milwaukee at Busch.) Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) spend some time looking at the rest of the playoff picture and how that might impact the Cards before settling in to the Cardinal-centric talk. Who's in and who's out of the postseason roster? Is there any way Adam Wainwright doesn't make a start in the first series? Can Tyler O'Neill get back in time? All that plus some reflections on The Last Inning--the final home weekend with two (three?) absolute legends of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

700! A mark that seemed so improbable at the beginning of the season and so impossible midway through became reality last night. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) marvel at the man that is Albert Pujols and talk about this historic event and all that surrounds it, such as if it couldn't come in St. Louis, LA was the next best place. While the guys could talk about Pujols forever, they do turn to the recent downturn of the offense, their thoughts on the current pitching staff, and some look forward to the postseason. Mainly, though, this is about Albert. As it should be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a historic week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk all about it. From the incredibleness that is Albert Pujols to the reliability of Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, plenty of milestones were on display. Did that distract the team any? Is there a concern about their late inning heroics being non-repeatable in October? Is Jack Flaherty a part of the postseason rotation? How are pitchers going to be used in the playoffs? So many questions around a pretty solid team. Come listen and see if we have answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals finally dropped back-to-back games for the first time since late July. But is it a good thing they've cooled from their red-hot August? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was for the Cardinals and what might be lurking ahead. Is the pitching staff hitting a little bit of a wall? What will the bullpen roles be like in the playoffs? Are there downsides to Ryan Helsley's new entrance display? All that plus talk about Alec Burleson's callup and the MLB rule changes so come on in and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are heading into Labor Day weekend in very strong position, up 7 1/2 over the Brewers. Is this race over already? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about how things are going for the surging Redbirds. How much will Jack Flaherty bring when he returns next week? Is there concern over Miles Mikolas? Is Lars Nootbaar for real? The guys also talk about MLB debuts and player usage. Spend your afternoon with them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a very good few weeks for the St. Louis Cardinals, but that doesn't mean it's been perfect. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) don't spend as much time as they should marveling at Paul Goldschmidt's Triple Crown run or Nolan Arenado's mastery but instead look around at some of the potential issues of the club. What does the pitching staff look like when Jack Flaherty returns? Has Dakota Hudson actually turned it around? What's up with players like Genesis Cabrera and Paul DeJong? What may the club do this offseason? All that plus a plug for our Discord server--DM C70 if you want to join it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are up four games in the NL Central and that has Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) riding high. The guys talk about the week that was, including Albert Pujols's heroics and his chances at 700, plus discuss other matters such as who they trust in the bullpen, how important Jordan Montgomery in particular has been to the club, and what is going on with Tyler O'Neill and Paul DeJong. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals stumbled in Colorado while the Brewers finally found their post-Hader footing, so this weekend's series between the two teams is big. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was, the weeks to come, and the winter looming. Can Jack Flaherty make a difference? What is up with Tyler O'Neill? How trustworthy is Genesis Cabrera? Plus some talk about the big non-Cardinal news of the weekend and a rant over the new schedule as only the old men can do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals didn't get big and bold at the trade deadline but they did get better. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all three trades the Cards made and the repercussions involved in them. Will JoJo Romero influence this season? How perfect is the fit of Jose Quintana? Did the club somehow sour on Harrison Bader? All that plus discussion of next year's starting rotation and the excitement that comes from sweeping the Cubs. Come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With still a couple of days before the deadline, the Cardinals haven't made any moves in the trade market yet. That's expected to change and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about what could happen, what probably won't happen, what they want to happen, and what they don't want to happen. Will the Cardinals bring Juan Soto back with them from Washington? Should they be active in acquiring Frankie Montas? How does the fact Paul DeJong is on the taxi squad influence trade thoughts? A lot of talk about rumors and reports plus the coming return of Yadier Molina. Come give it a listen before it gets too dated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) had the chance to go to St. Louis and be a part of Blogger Day last week, which means there's a lot of commentary on the comments President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak had for the group. How do those comments color the swirling trade rumors around Washington Nationals wunderkind Juan Soto? Could the Cardinals actually be in that? The guys also talk about the All-Star Game, Yadier Molina's rehab and return, and what pitchers the Cards could look at during the next week in the trade market. Come spend some time with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a tough stretch for the St. Louis Cardinals. Is that all it is or should we be worried that there's more to it? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) look at the past week with all its frustrations and foibles. What's up with the offense? Can anyone start clicking at the top of the lineup? Are the folks on the injured list going to improve things when they return? Can Mo use a time machine to acquire Zack Wheeler? Who might join Paul Goldschmidt and Albert Pujols in LA for the All-Star Game? All of this and much more on this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to kick off your holiday weekend with some Cardinals talk! The guys spend a good bit of time on the bullpen--how it's used, what's the role of Jordan Hicks when he returns, stuff like that--before getting into the Jack Flaherty situation and how it impacts the rotation and the trade deadline. A free flowing conversation that comes to a fairly unique end, so be sure to stick around for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After yet another split between the Cardinals and the Brewers, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together to talk about that team up north that will be the only real obstacle to a division title. They also talk about the state of the bullpen, especially the middle relief portion, and what can or should be done at catcher, plus they take a moment to remember Darryl Kile 20 years later. Come on in and get comfortable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At the Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are back at it this week, talking about a big week of Cardinal news. Less so the games and more so things around the team, though Miles Mikolas almost throwing a no-hitter commanded a lot of attention. The guys talk about their thoughts on almost seeing history as well as what might be a preview of the changing of the guard at catcher, as Yadier Molina heads to the IL. They discuss the somewhat new atmosphere and approach to the roster and team from this year as well as why it's not bad that they are somewhat of a vanilla organization. Small technical problems in the middle but hopefully it's still a good listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only are the Cardinals back in first place in the NL Central but Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) is back in the co-hosting chair! Allen joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and talks about his season coaching Tulsa Hale and the challenges that went along with a new program. Then the guys get into the week of Cardinal baseball, talking about the road ahead, if Corey Dickerson had the best timing on getting hurt, and what happens when Jack Flaherty and Jordan Hicks are healthy. Plus, even with him finding a stroke in Memphis, have we seen the last of Paul DeJong? All that and more for your weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Wainwright likes to go take pictures as he goes on his "Day After Pitching Old Man Walk". It'd be great to say that Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) painted verbal pictures during this podcast to inform and delight, but that's probably pushing the analogy too far. The guys do wander down some rabbit trails, such as a former Cardinal outfielder and if anyone will reach 3,000 hits again, but they also talk about the young additions to the Cardinals and their chances the rest of the year. Sit back and enjoy the rambling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the debut of one of the most highly anticipated Star Wars projects to date, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) to talk...baseball and the minors, what were you expecting? The guys get into how Kyle adjusts when prospects become major leaguers, whether teams are rushing their players through the minors, what to expect from Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore, and who is coming up from the farm. OK, OK, there's also Star Wars talk at the very end, mainly about Obi-Wan Kenobi but also other various Star Wars properties. It's well marked, however, so if you are worried about spoilers you can drop out before we get to that. Come use Kyle's knowledge, he begs you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices