St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

As the Cardinals continue to hone in on player development, assistant GM and director of scouting Randy Flores joins assistant GM of player development and performance Rob Cerfolio and Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney to discuss JJ Wetherholt and Brycen Mautz as the club's minor league player and pitcher of the year, along with more up-and-coming Cardinals prospects like 2025 first-round draft pick Liam Doyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Senior Vice President for Business Operations Anuk Karunaratne sits down with hosts Brett McMillan and Elisabeth Meiniecke for the latest episode of the Cardinals Insider podcast. Karunaratne discusses his role with the organization, coming to the team 18 months ago, St. Louis fans’ passion, the goal of having a team successful on and off the field, understanding what experience fans expect to have when attending games, focusing on getting people off the couch and down to the ballpark and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sits down with TV Announcers Chip Caray and Brad Thompson for the latest episode of the Cardinals Insider podcast. Bloom shares what he thinks makes the organization special, his appreciation for the Cardinals’ tradition, his goals for the 2026 team, how he got into baseball, what he likes to do in his free time, life lessons he’s learned from his time in Tampa Bay and Boston, developing different types of pitching talent, challenging people to be their best, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak met with the media for a final time after the 2025 season before stepping down from his role. Mozeliak discussed that change can be a good thing, the economic landscape of the game evolving over the years, he reflected on both this past season and his career, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Hall of Famer Ray Lankford sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Lankford discusses wearing a red jacket, getting to the majors in 1990, playing with Willie McGee, holding the record for the most home runs in Busch Stadium II, Albert Pujols coming up as a rookie, working on stealing bases with Lou Brock, watching Mark McGwire hit homers, the 1994 MLB Strike, the collision at the plate with Darren Daulton, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cardinals pitcher and Lieutenant in the US Navy, Mitch Harris, sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Harris discusses his path to the majors, getting drafted twice but being able to serve in the Navy, his best memories of deployment, trying to stay in baseball shape for his chance at the big leagues, finally making it, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Walker sits down with former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Walker talks about what it means to be a Hall of Famer, being traded to the Cardinals, St. Louis fans making him feel like family, how people viewed Coors Field stats differently, getting the phone call that he was elected, induction weekend, learning to play baseball, his playing career, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins the show to discuss the start of the season, and the vibe around the 2025 roster. Discussion also includes how roster decisions are made when assembling the club for Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assistant GM for Player Development and Performance Rob Cerfolio discusses the Cardinals new player development philosophy. He also details his path through the game, and shares what made the Cardinals an attractive destination for the next chapter of his baseball career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear full audio of the press conference announcing plans for the Cardinals’ Baseball Operations structure in 2025 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, go inside the clubhouse for the manager’s speech during the dads’ weekend trip to Minnesota. Plus, Ozzie Smith talks about his famous “Go Crazy” homer in a way you’ve never heard before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2011 World Series Closer Jason Motte joins former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan on this month’s Chatter’s Box podcast. Motte discusses being drafted and playing in the minor leagues as a catcher, catching McClellan, his journey switching from catcher to pitcher, moving up through the minor leagues, being teammates with McClellan, details about his debut, closing out the 2011 World Series, his charity raising money to fight cancer and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals all-time saves leader and Cardinals Hall of Famer Jason Isringhausen joins former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan on this month’s Chatter’s Box podcast. Izzy discusses his role now working with players and coaches in the minor leagues, becoming a reliever and working on the best way to warm up, advice from Bruce Sutter, having a short memory as a closer, Dave Duncan’s impact on his career and baseball, the most important info from scouting reports for a reliever, discusses how he would pitch differently in today’s game, coaching after getting out of baseball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Edmonds, Matt Morris, and Reggie Sanders talk about the Cardinals 2004 N.L. pennant winning season. Plus, hear some classic Mike Shannon NLCS calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2006 World Series Champion Jeff Suppan sits down with former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Suppan discusses his quest for hitting a homer to get a curtain call, pitching towards the end of his career, operating a restaurant for 7 years after playing, coming back to St. Louis as an alum, the St. Louis fan support, the winning culture of the Cardinals, the 20th anniversary of the 2004 team, Dave Duncan as a pitching coach, giving up home runs 5 & 6 to Mark McGwire in 1998, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of the Negro Leagues Museum, Bob Kendrick, joins the program to discuss the St. Louis Stars, Rickwood Field, and MLB legends whose careers began in the Negro Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn sits down with former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Winn discusses how COVID effected his senior season in high school and possibly changed his path from going to college to being drafted, getting to the big leagues so quickly, some teams wanting him to pitch and some teams wanting him to play shortstop when he was scouted, thinks he could still be a good pitcher, knowing his role on the offense, difference of how many pitches you get to hit in the minors compared to the big leagues, throwing the ball as hard as he could in the MLB Futures game, playing angry to help drive him, his competitiveness and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Horton and Ken Dayley join the show to discuss what it was like pitching for Whitey Herzog, and to share personal memories about the late Cardinals legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Lynn discusses how different it is now being back in St. Louis compared to earlier in his career, how his role has evolved as a pitcher and teammate over his career, being a free agent, choosing to come home to St. Louis, he explains some of his on-field antics, being impressed with the young talent on the roster, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Ozzie Smith and Nolan Arenado take ground balls together, and the hosts of the show interject behind the scenes experiences from the full interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are just ONE WEEK away from Opening Day! In the final edition of Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley, Mike Claiborne, and Tom Ackerman bring you the latest coverage and player interviews from Jupiter, Florida. Today’s guests include Victor Scott II, Cardinals outfield prospect; Ozzie Smith, Hall of Famer and former Cardinal shortstop; Megan Eberhart, Cardinals Director of Promos and Events; manager Oli Marmol, relievers Jojo Romero and Riley O’Brien; and Jenn Coticchio, Cardinals Manager of Special Events Operations. Tune in for the latest from Cardinals Spring Training as we get ready for Opening Day on March 28th vs the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are just TWO WEEKS away from Opening Day! Cardinals Spring Training coverage continues from Jupiter, Florida in this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show with Matt Pauley, Mike Claiborne, and Tom Ackerman. Today’s guests include Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan, outfielder Lars Nootbaar, Spanish broadcaster and former big league catcher Bengie Molina, reliever Ryan Helsley, and pitcher Gordon Graceffo! Tune in for the latest from Cardinals Spring Training as we get ready for Opening Day on March 28th vs the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Spring Training coverage continues from Jupiter, Florida in this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show with Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne. Hear updates on Sonny Gray’s injury and Tommy Edman’s recovery, Jordan Walker’s offseason regiment, Matthew Liberatore’s return to the rotation, when Brandon Crawford will begin playing, this year’s special theme nights at Busch Stadium, and more! Guests include outfielder Jordan Walker, pitcher Matthew Liberatore, pitcher Sem Robberse, Manager of Theme Tickets Bethany White, and Director of Special Events Jenn Coticchio. Also featured are audio cuts from MLB Players’ Association Executive Director Tony Clark, pitcher Sonny Gray, and manager Oliver Marmol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this jam-packed edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Show, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne broadcast from Spring Training in Jupiter, Florida and speak with pitching coach Dusty Blake, infielder prospect Thomas Saggese, returning Cardinal Matt Carpenter, reliever Andrew Kittredge, and Senior Writer for Cardinals Magazine Stan McNeal. Also featured are audio cuts from manager Oliver Marmol and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt who spoke to the media earlier today at camp. Cardinals Spring Training games officially begins this Saturday with two split-squad games, one facing the Miami Marlins, and the other facing the New York Mets. Catch the action versus the Marlins on KMOX and the Cardinals Radio Network Saturday at 11:55AM CT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring Training is officially underway, and Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne bring you the first Countdown to Opening Day show from Jupiter, Florida! Hear audio from Sonny Gray, John Mozeliak, and Oli Marmol, plus exclusive interviews with Tommy Edman, and new RHPs Kyle Gibson and Nick Robertson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2011 World Series Champion Daniel Descalso sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Daniel discusses rejoining the organization as bench coach, the responsibilities of his new role, the focus of spring training, teaching guys fundamentals before they make it to the big leagues, working with some of his former teammates on this roster, Masyn Winn taking the next step, the game of baseball evolving and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last Countdown to Opening Day Show originating from St. Louis! Next week, Matt Pauley will be in sunny Jupiter, Florida at Cardinals Spring Training alongside Mike Claiborne. In tonight’s show, Matt speaks with Cardinals Director of Scouting and former Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores on his role with team and history with the Cards, emerging prospects like Thomas Saggese and Tink Hence, and what it’s like working under President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. Matt also speaks with Cardinals Account Executive of Premium Sales & Service Whitney Banker; and Bob Lutz, founder of the League 42 Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show and are joined by former Cardinals first baseman and slugger Matt Adams at Ballpark Village. Adams discusses his time with the Cardinals, free agency, how his faith impacts his play, and of course his iconic home run off Clayton Kershaw in Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS. Chris Townsend of the Oakland A's Cast and Michael Hall, Executive Director of CardinalsCare, also make an appearance as we continue to countdown to Opening Day on March 28th in Los Angeles vs the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host the Countdown to Opening Day Show and are joined by former Cardinal pitcher, 2006 World Series champion, and now Cardinals TV announcer Brad Thompson to discuss the Cards' offseason additions, the state of the starting rotation, Oli Marmol’s managerial style, spring training, and more! Bethany White, Manager of Theme Tickets for the Cardinals also joins the show to promote this year's exciting theme nights at Busch Stadium, and audio from newest Cardinal Matt Carpenter's press conference is featured as he speaks on his return to St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we get closer and closer to Cardinals Opening Day, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne bring you a great edition of the Countdown to Opening Day show. Matt Pauley was able to sit down with Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak for a unique interview. Hear how Mozeliak fell in love with the game of baseball, how he got his start, and how he immerses himself into a game. Matt Pauley also caught up with Cardinals VP of ticket sales, Joe Strohm, and reveals when you van buy Opening Day and single game tickets. Lastly, Matt is joined by Raul Adams, General Manager of One Cardinal Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Gibson discusses growing up in Indiana, pitching at Mizzou, living in St. Louis for the last five years, his wife’s family always rooting for the Cardinals, why he believes the organization can turn it around after last season, his approach to spring training, working with young players, looking forward to Opening Day, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is right around the corner! In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne visit with Cardinals TV announcer for Bally Sports Midwest Chip Caray to discuss the offseason, their outlook for the 2024 club, Oliver Marmol’s managerial style, spring training, and this weekend’s Winter Warm-Up event at Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne continue the Cardinals offseason conversation in the first Countdown to Opening Day Show of 2024. The guys preview the upcoming Winter Warm-Up, Cardinals Caravan, and look ahead at Spring Training. Cardinals radio broadcaster Ricky Horton joins to discuss offseason news, and Michael Hall, Executive Director of Cardinals Care, joins to preview the Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village January 13th-15th. Chris Townsend of the Oakland A’s Cast also joins the show to explain just what A’s Cast is and how they serve baseball fans across the country- not just those in Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne take a look back at some of the biggest stories from 2023, like Adam Wainwright's 200th career win and the passing of St. Louis icon Mike Shannon. Hear from Wainwright himself who speaks on the milestone, and from Joe Torre, Joe Buck, Bob Costas, who speak on the loss of their friend Mike Shannon. Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne also feature some of the greatest moments from this past season's "Friday Night Live! By Loews" postgame show, featuring the likes of Tom Pagnozzi, Keith Hernandez, and Ray Lankford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Series Champion and two-time gold glove winner Bengie Molina sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Bengie discusses his current role with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Spanish Broadcaster, people listening to the Spanish broadcast around the world, Mike Scioscia giving him a chance to play in Anaheim, winning a World Series with his brother Jose as a teammate, the pressure on Yadier with two brothers in the major leagues, catching for Cy Young winners, caring about pitchers, his parents’ sacrifices and influence, playing against his brothers, and what Yadi is doing now in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals alum Brendan Ryan sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Brendan discusses missing the team bus one time in the minor leagues, working on his fielding with Jose Oquendo, playing for Tony LaRussa, shares stories about riding the bus with veterans, receiving a special gift from Albert Pujols, discusses his nightmare of running out to play shortstop late with Chris Carpenter on the mound in Cincinnati in 2010, being traded to Seattle after the 2010 season, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright fresh off his 200th career victory sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Wainwright discusses winning his 200th career game after a season of struggles, why he came back to play in 2023, if he really will retire after the season, what his plans are after retiring, leaving a legacy in the Cardinals’ organization, his relationship with Yadier Molina, support from his wife and family, his work helping people around the world to have clean water, and his unknown connection with Astro’s Mauricio Dubon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ozzie Smith joins the show to discuss his career and baseball at-large. Topics include other Hall of Famers, the responsibility of being a Cardinals great, what makes Coopertown, N.Y. special, and what it takes to play into your forties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Gary Gaetti sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Gary discusses wearing a helmet with no ear flap, says that playing for the Cardinals was a dream come true, playing for Tony LaRussa, the 1994 strike, coming up through the Twins organization, the relief of winning a World Series in 1987, being involved in 7 triple plays, his experience of coaching after his playing days ended, learning from George Kissell and Dave Ricketts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Champion Brad Thompson debuted with the Cardinals as a right-handed sinker baller in 2005. During his five season in St. Louis he shared the field with a handful of Cardinals legends. Since retiring, he’s become a fixture on the St. Louis broadcast scene, including as the primary analyst on Bally Sports Midwest. Thompson joins the show to tell stories about his time in uniform, and his experiences behind the mic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to sharing what goes on behind the scenes in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend. Hear what Scott Rolen can expect, and take in stories from past induction weekends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Helsley discusses playing with Adam Wainwright, growing up in Oklahoma as a Cardinals fan, finding success in the bullpen, learning from Andrew Miller, his All-Star 2022 season, changes in the organization over the years, pitching to Yadier Molina, adjusting to rule changes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and “Fast Eddie” of Fast Eddie’s Bonaire remember their dear friend Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon. Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan hosts the conversation discussing Shannon’s impact on them, Shannon’s playing days with the 1960’s Cardinals, his love for St. Louis, being an ambassador for Budweiser, the Live at Shannon’s radio show and other stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eckstein sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his career. Topics include playing next to Scott Rolen, being managed by Tony La Russa, and the surprising message his dad had for him after the 2006 World Series. Eckstein also discusses raising awareness for organ donation, and supporting his wife Ashley Eckstein in her work as an actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals new TV play-by-play voice Chip Caray sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Chip discusses his path in broadcasting, taking the Cardinals job replacing his friend Dan McLaughlin, his upbringing in St. Louis, getting to know his father and grandfather later in life, and he shares stories from his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ozzie Smith and Adam Wainwright discuss Waino’s career and final season as a Cardinal. They also talk through life away from baseball and what comes next for Wainwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s less than a week away to Opening Day, so this is our last Countdown to Opening Day Show of the season! Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol; Christina Whitlock, the first uniformed woman coach in Cardinals history; Jonathan Webb of MLB International; Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill with Tom Ackerman; Joe Strohm, Cardinals Vice President of Ticket Sales; and Megan Hoffman, VP of Development with the American Heart Association to promote the Heart Walk at Busch Stadium on May 13th. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane as he revisits the last home game of the 2022 season that saw Cardinal legends Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright all exit the game together in grand fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show at 6:00PM CT, hear Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with catcher Willson Contreras, pitching prospect Tink Hence, ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson, and Cardinals Manager of Season Tickets Kyle Eberhart. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane and revisits Albert Pujols’ 699th and 700th career home runs complete with the radio calls as heard on KMOX and the Cardinals Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2006 Cardinals World Champion Scott Spiezio joins former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Scott discusses his dad playing with Bob Gibson and the 1960s Cardinals, his substance abuse problems including drinking vodka before MLB games, going to rehab multiple times, depression and anxiety, his relationship with his parents and kids, and how he is trying to help people now to not make the same mistakes he made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight’s edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with former outfielder Curtis Granderson, ESPN's Karl Ravech, CEO of Dinger Bats Kyle Drone, new Cardinals pitcher Anthony Misiewicz, and Cardinals VP of Event Services and Merchandising Vicki Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices