Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

On one end of this past week, you had the old guys of Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, and Albert Pujols taking the spotlight. On the other, the news of the promotions of Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar) to chat about those bookends plus other things arising out of this week. What's the bullpen going to look like? Should the starters be going longer? Is this offense really as bad as we sometimes think? Plus the guys mark the possible end of the careers of Matt Carpenter and Carlos Martinez. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a momentous week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest host Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) are here to talk all about it. Of course, the big news was the Paul DeJong demotion but the guys talk about a few things before that topic, including the sputtering offense. Eventually they get to DeJong, the reasons why Tommy Edman is still at second, and why is Nolan Gorman still at Memphis? Plus, after some internet issues, Daniel and Jason discuss some relievers and the manager's use of them. Settle in for a good conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are out on the West Coast, meaning that it's a late start to the night of baseball. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about all things Cardinals before the game gets underway. The guys talk about all manner of things, whether it's the COVID issues around Adam Wainwright, the confidence in the pitching rotation and what sort of depth there is backing it up, and the Cardinal Hall of Fame. Of course, we are also legally obligated to discuss Paul DeJong's struggles, so that's in there as well. Come join the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals being on an alternate viewing stream on Friday night gave Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) something new to complain about, even if they didn't completely take advantage. This show isn't all about griping, though, not with the Cardinals off to a strong start to the 2022 season. What's working with the club right now? How much fun has it been to see a relaxed Albert Pujols and has he rubbed off on Yadier Molina? Why does it seem the only Marlin Daniel knows is Jazz Chisholm? All that and much more on an extended edition of Musial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Cardinals put a pounding to the Brewers, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Evan (Redbird Rewind, @webb_evan12) to talk about the very early going of the 2022 season. The offense has looked pretty sharp, all things considered, led by....Tommy Edman? (Well, Nolan Arenado first but Edman is right up there.) The guys talk about that surprise as well as other bits and pieces from the first week. Does anyone feel better about the pitching staff? How much fun are Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina having during this season so far? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 St. Louis Cardinals season is here and, so far, it's spectacular. With one game in the books, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Carter Zehr (Cardinals Chat podcast, @CardinalsChat18) to go through the ins and outs of the Opening Day celebration. How great was the honoring of the Big Three? How exciting was the offense? Was there anything at all troubling about the day in general? The guys break down everything plus talk about the decision of Jordan Hicks as fifth starter. Baseball's back! Closing audio courtesy of Bally Sports Midwest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the return of Albert Pujols to St. Louis, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) thought it best to bring in his own blast from the past. Dan Buffa (@buffa82), the original co-host of this show back when it was Best Dans in Baseball, makes his return after six years away. In a free-wheeling conversation, the guys talk about the return of Albert, the needs of this rotation, what this offense could look like, and Jordan Hicks's spring. Plus, as a nod to the old show, they wrap it up with some TV and movie talk. Come party like it's 2016! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still off on baseball assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in some old friends with a new look. Nate and Ben of Talking About Birds (@TalkAboutBirds) have revived their podcast and are bringing their unique looks at Cardinal baseball back to the masses. The guys talk about all sorts of things, whether it is the future of Jordan Hicks, what the addition of Cory Spangenburg means, and what this strong spring means for the 2022 season. Plus there's some general talk about where baseball might be going. Come talk about those birds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen getting a much-needed day off from baseball activities, Ben Cerutti (Birds on the Black, @stlfanbc7) joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) to talk about the initial week of spring training and the initial exhibition game. When can we start wondering about how different Oli Marmol is from Mike Shildt? What bat is still out there that intrigues Mr. Cerutti? Where should Jordan Hicks start the season, how damaging are the injuries to Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty, and do the Cardinals realize that their pitching depth could use some shoring up? Get back into the swing of things with another Musial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lockout is over and baseball is on its way back with spring training games in less than a week. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar) to talk about the CBA and some of the provisions in it before shifting their focus to the Cardinals. What are the expectations for the newest Cardinal, Drew VerHagen? Should the Cardinals get Albert Pujols for one last hurrah? Just how good is this team anyway? All that and an update on the Nathan Hale Rangers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) was feeling particularly grumpy about the state of baseball, what with that whole lockout and some of the solutions (like expanded playoffs) to try to fix it, so he got someone he knew was on the same page to join him this week. Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) might not be as old as Daniel, but the two share a sensibility about the game. How does baseball find a way out of this mess? What will the ramifications be in regards to baseball's future and popularity? And just how bad is this expanded playoff idea? Plus stick around for an update from Coach Allen's (@amedlock1) first managerial outing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lockout still going. Rule changes seemingly unavoidable. It seems now it is possible to not be romantic about baseball. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) to talk about all that is wrong with the sport right now. Is there any optimism that the season will start on time? How excited are either of these guys for the season right now anyway? There's minor league talk as well, both about how the lockout affects those guys and which guys Kyle is anxious to see when things get underway. It's not the most upbeat show but we can only work with what MLB will give us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are still very unsettled in baseball but Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are glad to be joined by Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) to talk about what is actually happening. The three discuss Katie's first year on the beat, how time no longer has meaning, and some of the best moments of the past season. Then they get into the lockout, whether this week was a step back or there's still hope for an on-time season, and the issues that relate to the Cardinals, such as free agency or Paul DeJong. A fun time and a good conversation so come on in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the episode title a cheap effort to tie into the popular word game? Yeah, pretty much. However, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) spends time talking with Brenden Schaeffer (KMOV, @bschaeffer12) and Wordle gets mentioned, so we'll go with it. The two put aside their massive differences to talk about all sorts of baseball topics. Does the movement in the CBA talks portend good things? What will the Cardinals do when the gates open? How does Brenden feel about Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman? Finally, are the Cardinals about to have a retired number problem. A good hour of baseball talk in the midst of the bleak winter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) kick off the eighth season of the show by honoring what has become tradition to begin things, bringing on Jeff Jones (Belleville News-Democrat, @jmjones) to start the season off properly. The guys talk about a wide variety of items, starting with the current MLB lockout and what this winter has been like for a writer and wrapping up with a look at the 2022 Cardinals. In between, there's Hall of Fame voting and what it's like for Jeff to move into the "old guy" section of the Cardinals beat writers. A great way to start off what will hopefully be a great year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2021 comes to a close, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together one final time to put a bow on the season. The lockout is still the only real topic in baseball and the guys talk about what they want to see come out of the CBA negotiations and how confident they are the 2022 season will start on time. They then tackle some of the topics around the Hall of Fame voting before finishing up with a quick look back at the Cardinals season. Thanks to all that have supported us this season and we wish you a very happy new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baseball world got unnaturally quiet this week as the CBA expired and the owners decided to lock out the players. Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) to talk about how things are different and when we might see baseball back to normal. They also spend time talking about the signing of Steven Matz and what the 2022 Cardinals will look like should they get back on the field. What is their ceiling? Is there something the Cardinals can do to improve their squad? Come while away the baseball hours with a little chatter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thanksgiving week and we hope you'll be thankful there's another Meet Me at Musial episode! Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about what they are thankful for as Cardinal fans but they also get into some of the news of the day. Does the activity around baseball mean that the looming lockout isn't going to be that bad? What are Allen's thoughts on the new members of the coaching staff? The guys also revisit the starting pitcher vs. shortstop discussion and talk more about what the team could look like in 2022. Take the show with you as you hit the road for the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Allen Medlock (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) on this one, unfortunately, but Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in yet another podcasting team to help cover the gap. Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) from Chirps sit in and cover a wide range of subjects. How much impact will Skip Schumaker have on the organization? How will things be different under Oli Marmol? Does it matter that the Cards resigned T.J. McFarland? All this and some talk about the Gold Gloves as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) back safely ensconced in the co-hosts chair just in time to talk about the new Cardinal manager. It's no surprise that Oli Marmol got the gig but what does that mean for the rest of the staff? Allen and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) go over that, then discuss the excellent showing by the Cardinals in the Gold Glove nominees. Who will win and who won't? The guys also talk about the decade of Cardinal baseball that has happened since Allen Craig caught the last fly ball of Game 7 and some early talk about the winter to come. Come and join the guys as they catch up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) out on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) welcomes in the guys from the Turnin' 2 Podcast (@Turnin2Podcast), Tito (@triveratops) and the man known as Dylan_Dinger. The guys continue to break down the surprising firing of Mike Shildt with everyone tossing in conjectures and thoughts. They also discuss Shildt's reported interview coming up with the Padres as well as who they'd like to see take over the Cardinals job. After that, they discuss some of the free agents the Cardinals have. Should Luis Garcia or T.J. McFarland return? What about J.A. Happ or Jon Lester? And what does the future hold for Paul DeJong? Come give a listen to find out the answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Han Solo once said, "This is not how I thought this day was going to go." Stunning news out of St. Louis this afternoon as Mike Shildt was fired as manager. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by the Bens of Cardinals Off Day, Mr. Godar (@bengodar) and Mr. Humphries (@b_g_h) to talk about this surprising turn of events. What could be the cause of these "philosophical differences"? What impact does a manager have a team these days anyway? Who will be the 51st manager of the Cardinals and will Mike Shildt manage anywhere else? All these questions are tackled, if not answered, and then some in an episode that focuses just on this topic, leaving the hot button topic of projected arbitration salaries painfully neglected. Audio clip of John Mozeliak courtesy of Rob Rains/St. Louis Sports Page Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The postseason was short and less than sweet and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about it. From Adam Wainwright's mastery to Alex Reyes's last pitch, the guys talk about some of the important points of the game while taking a brief look at the winter to come. Plus Allen has some news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals lost a game this week. It's remarkable that that piece of information is news! After a record run, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about what's next for this team. Which team should the Cardinals want to see in the wild card game? Is there a path to the World Series for this club? This weekend is the last for Mike Shannon and Matt Carpenter. Is there anything to Shannon's most recent bombshell? And how will Carpenter go out? All this and more as the guys get ready for October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twelve wins in a row, something the club hasn't done since 1982 which is not entirely outside of Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen's (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) lifetimes but far enough back that the guys aren't going to remember it. Daniel and Allen talk about what this team has done over the stretch and most notably yesterday in Milwaukee, rallying in a game that seemed destined to end the streak. Not everything is perfect--the bullpen usage still is a concern--but there's a lot of happy talk and a little bit of looking ahead in this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a sweep in New York and some help along the way, the Cardinals reach the weekend a 1/2 game ahead of the Padres for the second wild card right before San Diego pays a visit to Busch. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about this turn of events and what has gotten the Cards to this point. The pitching staff is shaping up, but how does Dakota Hudson and Jack Flaherty fit into the picture? There's talk about the outfield and how it is clicking, plus there's some talk about shortstop for next year, including a name that Daniel really had trouble wrapping his head around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't the worst week of Cardinal baseball, but take out an inning and it would have been a lot better. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about many different facets of the week, especially the Dodgers series (though, surprisingly, not much about the return of Mr. Pujols). Did Mike Shildt have enough urgency for that series? Does any team really want to win the wild card? The guys also talk a lot about Matt Carpenter, Alex Reyes, and some possible additions for the future. Come on in and sit a spell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've flipped the calendar to September, the last guaranteed month of baseball (OK, there are three games in October with the Cubs as well.) Daniel and Allen talk about the last week, the series with the Reds, and look at a few other issues surrounding the Cardinals. Is the closer spot really about matchups and will Alex Reyes find himself back there soon? What does the rest of the way look like for the Cardinals? And could the Cardinals have come up with a more boring September callup class? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After one of the (but, amazingly, not THE) hardest losses of the season, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) come together to talk about the state of the Cardinals through the prism of the debacle against the Pirates. What is Mike Shildt doing? Is the bullpen going to survive? Even though they scored seven runs, this offense isn't reliable either. Plus there's the Yadier Molina extension to discuss as well. So much packed into one hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the Cardinals didn't win the series against the Brewers, they easily could have (you can argue should have) and weren't outclassed by the division leaders. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the win on Thursday, the series in general, and what's coming up for the Cardinals, Reds, and Padres. There's also a discussion of bullpen management by the manager (before news of Ryan Helsley's injury broke) and more condemnation about the circumstances around Kolten Wong playing on the visitor's side this weekend. All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a successful week of Cardinal baseball, winning two of three from the Royals and sweeping the Pirates. Now, on the verge of another series with Kansas City, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sit down and talk about if there are signs for optimism. Jack Flaherty is coming back, though Wade LeBlanc seems to be going out. Can the club make a run at the wild card? Is the upcoming Milwaukee series a line in the sand? They talk about the overuse of Tommy Edman and the under....well, really non-use of Lars Nootbaar. There's a look at the offseason and some talk about the bullpen. It's nice to be talking after some wins, so come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's honestly not been a great week for the St. Louis Cardinals, capped off by a come from ahead loss on Wednesday night when the final four runs scored via bases loaded walks. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) try to come to terms with a Cardinals team that seems like they are already playing meaningless baseball even if they aren't technically eliminated. Should we see more creativity, both on the field and from the front office? How are we feeling about Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos? What sort of pitfalls might the club fall into this offseason? Should they re-sign Yadier Molina for 2022? If nothing else, a mess of a week leaves a lot of things to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in January, the guys were recording when Nolan Arenado became a Cardinal. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) hoped lightning would strike twice as they recorded less than 24 hours before the trade deadline, only to see a couple of potential targets head elsewhere (it appears). While much of the show focuses around the club's inaction and silent running during this active time, the guys do talk about the recent games in Cincinnati and Cleveland as well as the schedule ahead. All of that pales in comparison to the waiting game going on right now, though. Here's hoping this show doesn't age well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a much better week of Cardinal baseball than we've seen in a while, even if it had one crushing ninth inning mixed in. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about a wide variety of Cardinals topics. Is there a concern over the bullpen usage and that Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos might get overused? Will John Mozeliak make a move at the deadline or rely on the return of Jack Flaherty and Miles Mikolas? Will Yadier Molina ever rest? Plus the guys rave over the defense that St. Louis displayed against the Cubs this week. Come spend some time talking baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know it's going to be a good time when Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) joins in on the conversation. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) pepper Kyle with questions at all levels of the organization. What should the Cardinals do at the deadline? What kind of chips do they have at the minor leagues? There's plenty of discussion about the minors, most notably the new #PatronProspect Alec Burleson. (Apparently, you can't have two at one time, learn something new every day.) Then Kyle brings the knowledge about the draft. Find out which names caught his eye and what he thought about the draft as a whole. It's a great ride so buckle up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week that inspired a flicker of hope, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together to talk about all the things going on with the Cardinals. The focus, of course, is on the upcoming trade deadline. Who could they actually use as trade chips? Is Andrew Knizner being showcased? With Carlos Martinez going down, are they forced to make a pitching move? There's also a look at the upcoming series with the Cubs and how bad things have been for the North Siders as well, so there's something positive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals took all three games against the Diamondbacks, meaning they've won four of five before this recording. Does that make us feel any better? With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) out of pocket, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) breaks it down with Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar). Is there any hope now that the June funk seems to have been broken? What do we need to see between now and the All-Star Break? Can anything be done about the seeming systemic failures going on in the organization? Plus Nolan Arenado is your National League All-Star starting first baseman, so Ben and Daniel share their thoughts on the Midsummer Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals played three games between episodes against teams in last place in their divisions. They lost all three and none of them were particularly close. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) try to make some sense out of this team and really struggle at it. What should we make of Tommy Edman's comments about hitting preparation? What kind of moves can be made that would be effective? Is it too early to write this team off? Is someone going to lose their job over all this? Come give it a listen and share in the frustrations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) was out on vacation last week but, as Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) informed him, he didn't really miss anything relating to the Cardinals. The club is as maddeningly frustrating and mediocre as ever and the guys talk about the biggest issues relating to St. Louis. It's hard to believe, but the focus seems to have shifted to the offense. Could they get a bat? Would they get one, if it meant displacing someone like Paul DeJong? The pitching isn't ignored, of course, but unfortunately no issues are solved. The guys want to hear from you--shoot them some ideas for Friday's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were one Adam Wainwright start away from putting up a goose egg in the win column between shows. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all the ugliness and what the Cardinals can do about it. How confident are you about this weekend against the Cubs? Is it a big series for the middle of June? What can Shelby Miller bring to the table, if the Cardinals do actually bring him back to the fold? All that and plenty more for your listening pleasure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bit of a Murphy's Law week for the Cardinals with very little going right and a whole lot going wrong. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to sort through things, trying to at least name all the problems even if they can't come up with solutions. How are we feeling about Mike Shildt these days? Are the Cardinals using sticky stuff like everyone else....or is the lack of it their problem? Where's the offense been? What do you do about the starting rotation? It's enough to give podcasters a headache, much less presidents of baseball operations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't the best span of time that the 2021 Cardinals have had, losing two of three to the Cubs and White Sox before taking the opener in Arizona. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all sorts of aspects about the club. Are we starting to see another tier in the bullpen? Have we seen enough of Justin Williams? How harmful was the Miles Mikolas injury? What does the fact that Tommy Edman has played every inning say about this squad? There is also talk about the inconceivable Cubs/Pirates play and, of course, we cap it off with the incident in Chicago. Stick around until the end to hear Mike Shildt's rant! Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals go out to San Diego and get swept, then return the favor to the Pirates in a short mid-week series. Do either of them move the needle about what we think about this team? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) hash it out, talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly from this past week of baseball. How much of an impact has adding Nolan Arenado had to the whole lineup? What are the concerns about the upcoming Cubs series? What's the best way to fix the bullpen? (Hint: It rhymes with Tax Merzer.) All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Cardinals only lose once between shows, it's a pretty good week. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all things Cardinals, from the intense and exciting Brewers series to what the rotation next year might look like. There's Alex Reyes and Jordan Hicks, there's what the return of Miles Mikolas might mean, and there's discussion about the lineup. All that and a little update on the Pujols discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's rare that Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) spend much time talking about a team that's not the Cardinals, but when it's the Angels releasing Albert Pujols, you better believe they'll find the time. Was the manner of his Anaheim end worthy of a player of his stature? Is #Pujols2STL really feasible? Is it really what people want, after the emotion clears? Eventually the focus does turn to the Cardinals. So many walks in Thursday's game with John Gant being the main culprit. How much longer does he have in the rotation? Are Tyler Webb's days numbered? And what's up with the return of Lane Thomas? A bit of an oversized show this week but hopefully you'll find it entertaining! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) unavailable, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) flies solo while chatting with new Cardinals beat writer for The Athletic Katie Woo (@katiejwoo). The two talk about Katie's background in baseball and how she came to love the sport, her time with MiLB.com, and what it was like to get the call from The Athletic and how her adjustment period has been. And, of course, they talk about the Cardinals. From Matt Carpenter's historic explosions to the rebound of Genesis Cabrera, they cover most of the pressing topics of the day and, in the case of certain noises coming from the Busch Stadium stands, some of the less pressing! Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb (sgnrobb.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's this? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sans guest? In a first for 2021, the two sit down together to talk about the week that was in Cardinal baseball. Is it an encouraging sign that the starting pitching put up three quality starts in a row? Is it better to lose a 3-2 game or a 12-2 game? How long do you stay the course? Plus, don't worry, there's plenty of Matt Carpenter talk as well as the first entry in what is sure to be this summer's favorite game, can they get Max Scherzer? Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're two weeks into the season and all the questions that were circling this team in the offseason still seem to be unanswered. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) welcome in St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman (@hochman) to talk about the problems relating to the 2021 Cardinals. What could be the first thing the club does to right the ship? Is the Lane Thomas move a big deal? What kind of future is there for Jeff Albert? Plus Benjamin and Allen talk about what it's like to return to the ballpark and there's plenty of talk about Benjamin's new book, "11 in 11", which can be found on Amazon and at 11in11book.com! Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's one road trip and one remarkable home opener in the books for the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk it over with longtime reporter and writer Rob Rains (STL Sports Page, @RobRains). The guys talk about Rob's storied career covering the Cardinals before getting into some thoughts about the current squad. How remarkable was Nolan Arenado's home run to win the home opener? Can Tyler O'Neill turn it around? Is there hope for Matt Carpenter? The guys wrap the show with some more Arenado comments and a bit of discussion about the baseball history made while they were recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is truly back! The Cardinals beat up on the Reds in Game 1, but how much can we take from that? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sit down with new MLB.com beat writer Zachary Silver (@zachsilver) to talk about all things Cardinals. Zachary goes over his background and how he came to the St. Louis job, plus what he's looking forward to on the beat. He gives his impressions from spring training as well as the first game of the season and the conversation covers much of the roster. Come in and learn a bit about one of the newest faces on the Cards beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices