Best Oli Chip Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 865: Cardinals Trade Willson Contreras To Boston Red Sox - Let's React 17:27

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3d ago17:27

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Brenden Schaeffer reacts to the news from Sunday night of the Cardinals trading Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox for Hunter Dobbins and two pitching prospects. How does this impact the Cardinals off-season as Chaim Bloom continues to reshape the roster?

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Ep. 864: Cardinals 'lost' the MLB Draft Lottery... But here's why it's a blessing in disguise 9:21

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The Cardinals lost the MLB Draft lottery by landing at 13th pick despite having the eighth-best odds at the number one overall pick. But is this the worst outcome? Not necessarily, given the direction the team is likely to be heading int the next couple of years, and what losing out on a lotto pick this year could mean for their opportunity to gain…

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Ep. 863: Cardinals select a reliever in Rule 5 Draft—but lose a pitching prospect to the Yankees?! 14:28

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals landing RHP Matt Pushard from the Marlins in the MLB Rule 5 Draft, while also diving into the curious case of the Yankees stealing away a Cardinals minor leaguer in the draft. It was the first time the Yankees have made a pick in the Rule 5 Draft since 2011, so what did they see in Cade Winquest? And could …

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Ep. 862: Oli Marmol hints at the next step for the Cardinals' off-season moves? 17:22

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the recent podcast appearance by Oli Marmol on Foul Territory in which the Cardinals manager hinted at the team's upcoming moves that we could see this off-season.It's not necessarily anything ground-breaking, but it matches what we've been told within the vision of Chaim Bloom as he and Marmol look to bring the Cardinal…

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Ep. 861: Cardinals add a new pitcher! What can Zak Kent provide to the bullpen in 2026? 9:58

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The Cardinals claimed RHP Zak Kent off waivers Friday. What could the newbie bring to the bullpen for 2026?

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Ep. 860: Cardinals Trade Rumors Update! Seattle Wants Donny? Willson Would Waive No-Trade Clause? 15:14

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Let's dive into the latest on St. Louis Cardinals trade rumors, rumblings and reports ahead of the MLB Winter Meetings, which begin Sunday in Orlando!

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Ep. 859: BREAKING NEWS! Cardinals Trade Sonny Gray To Red Sox! 19:07

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Tuesday's news of the Cardinals trading Sonny Gray and cash to the Boston Red Sox for pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. How much money did the Cardinals send in the deal to not pitch for their team in 2026? And does this move make sense in the bigger context of what the Cardinals were aiming to accomplish this…

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Ep. 858: Cardinals Cut Pozo—And Then Sign Him Right Back? What Does It Mean For STL's Other Catchers? 16:20

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Brenden Schaeffer tries to make sense of the Yohel Pozo news over the past week. The Cardinals non-tendered him last week, but on Monday, news emerged that they're signing him to a contract.What gives? And what does it all mean for Ivan Herrera, Pedro Pages, Jimmy Crooks and Leonardo Bernal? We'll explain.NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality from …

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Ep. 857: Keep or Trade: What Should the Cardinals Do With Biggest Trade Chips? 31:27

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses some of the top names in the Cardinals organization as trade chips this off-season. Inspired by an article by Will Leitch for MLB dot com (linked below), we dive into the merits for keeping or trading these various players as we await what the Cardinals will ultimately do. Article referenced in the episode: https://www.m…

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Ep. 856: Did Cardinals make a mistake or hit the mark with Tuesday's 40-man roster moves? 18:19

1M ago18:19

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the four additions to the Cardinals 40-man roster from Tuesday before the Rule 5 protection deadline. The Cardinals left one player among their top 30 prospects list unprotected, and DFA'd a reliever with a 100-mph fastball. Were these the right decisions? We'll break it all down in detail.…

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Ep. 855: Finally! Some Actual Cardinals Roster Moves To Break Down! 12:29

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Note: This episode was posted to YouTube on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. I inadvertently forgot to upload it to the podcast feed, but am doubling back to do so now in case any of our listeners don't also follow on YouTube. Apologies! The content should still be relevant, since no other 40-man moves have been made since. The Cardinals made a few 40-man ros…

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Ep. 854: Is Brendan Donovan as good as gone? Donnie trade rumors heat up at MLB GM Meetings 25:14

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the landscape surrounding the Cardinals and All-Star Brendan Donovan amid the team's entrance into true rebuilding waters this off-season. Does the state of things mean that Donnie is a surefire trade candidate this off-season? Recent reporting from STL Today seems to indicate that Donovan was the belle of the ball out i…

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Ep. 853: How likely are the Cardinals to trade the Big 3? Arenado, Gray, Contreras 18:17

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses a recent report from Jeff Jones detailing the landscape for the Cardinals entering trade possibilities for each of their big three veteran players with no-trade clauses and hefty contracts. For full context for this conversation, read the article in the BND here: https://www.bnd.com/sports/mlb/st-louis-cardinals/article3…

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Ep. 852: REPORT: Yadier Molina In Talks To Join Cardinals Coaching Staff - Will It Finally Happen? 21:26

3M ago21:26

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down an oft-discussed topic of the past couple years, which is Yadier Molina potentially joining the Cardinals in a formal capacity. While the last time we heard about this, it did not ultimately materialize as expected, could Yadi's guest coaching stints in 2025 point toward his readiness to commit to a more significant ro…

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Ep. 851: What did Chaim Bloom's press conference tell us about his plans for the St. Louis Cardinals? 17:54

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How did you like the introduction of the new POBO into Cardinals Nation earlier this week? Brenden discusses the Chaim Bloom press conference and what his words told us about how the Cardinals plan to embark upon the next chapter for the club.

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Ep. 850: With Monday's Presser, John Mozeliak Officially Departs Cardinals After 30 Years 24:07

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the press conference from Monday for St. Louis Cardinals outgoing president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. The stage is now set for Tuesday, as Chaim Bloom will speak for the first time as the head executive of the club's baseball operations department.

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Ep. 849: Cardinals Eliminated - Sonny Gray Ready To Waive No-Trade Clause? 28:58

3M ago28:58

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals being eliminated officially from playoff contention on Wednesday, while Sonny Gray seems ready to waive his no-trade clause. Are the Cardinals due to move him this winter? Plus, will they take the extra step of committing to a rebuild by trading Brendan Donovan? We have some potentially controversial though…

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Ep. 848: The Most Disappointing Mistake Of Mozeliak's Cardinals Tenure Looks Even Worse Today 21:56

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses his view of the worst mistake Mozeliak made while running the Cardinals - not in terms of the scale of the mistake, but because of how upsetting the misguided motivations of the organization were when he made it. And certainly today, with the Cardinals finishing the season with real pride, it looks even worse as this unf…

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Ep. 847: Down On The Farm: Cardinals News On Arenado, Donovan, & Liam Doyle Down In Springfield! 13:44

4M ago13:44

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After a tough loss for the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, this episode of the podcast focuses solely on what's going on down on the farm!

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Ep. 846: Monday was frustrating for the Cardinals, but it's also part of necessary growing pains 19:56

4M ago19:56

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals loss from Monday night in Seattle as the Cards dropped the game 4-2 to the M's, which dropped the team to back below .500.Miles Mikolas had one of his better road starts of the year, but when the sixth inning began to go off the rails, Gordon Graceffo came in to try and keep it on the track.When i…

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Ep. 845: Did Cardinals Hitting Coach Brant Brown Call Out Jordan Walker? Or Is It What He Needed To Hear? 29:02

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Brant Brown's recent appearance on KMOX spelled out the details on what the St. Louis Cardinals coaches believe needs to happen for Jordan Walker to become successful. And while the interview pointed out targeted ways that Walker needs to improve, it gets lost in the shuffle a bit that the Cards hitting coach also said he thinks Walker is just a st…

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Ep. 844: Time For The Cardinals To Make A Move With Pallante After The Inning From Hell? 20:08

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Andre Pallante's struggles continued Tuesday, in a major way. What do the Cardinals do with him and his rotation spot now that it seems he's still as far as he has ever been away from getting to the other side of these struggles?

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Ep. 843: Burly Walks It Off... But What The Heck Happened With Willson? 26:24

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Alec Burleson had the final say as the Cardinals walked off the Pirates on Monday night, but Willson Contreras certainly had plenty to say of his own. We break down the night for Burly, Michael McGreevy, whether the Cardinals are closer to the Brewers or the Pirates in the hierarchy of the NL Central, plus Contreras' tirade against the home plate u…

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Ep. 843: Sandy Alcantara is MLB's WORST pitcher in 2025—except when he faces the Cardinals! 18:12

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals loss to the Miami Marlins and Sandy Alcantara from Wednesday. Alcantara, the former Cardinal, has a 6.04 ERA in 2025, but when he faces the Cardinals, he truly looks like his former self. The 2022 Cy Young Award version of Sandy was back at it on Wednesday night in Miami, just another frustratin…

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Ep. 842: After Playing Short All Weekend, Cardinals Finally IL Brendan Donovan 15:45

4M ago15:45

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The Brendan Donovan situation over the past week--not in a vacuum, but connected to other recent comments from John Mozeliak--is a sign that the Cardinals still aren't operating at max capacity when it comes to their organizational thinking within the front office. Brenden produces a B-Schaeff Daily episode here to break down the situation after Mo…

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Ep. 841: Why Is Colin Cowherd Spouting Off About St. Louis Cardinals Fans? 30:08

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' loss to the Yankees on Friday night at Busch Stadium, but spends the majority of the podcast today talking about a bizarre tweet by national media host Colin Cowherd about the St. Louis Cardinals fan base. We discuss why the tweet bothered Brenden and what he decided to do about it. Follow this podcast fee…

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Ep. 840: Cardinals Lose AGAIN To Rockies | Why Mozeliak's New Quote On Wetherholt Is So Frustrating 28:11

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals loss to the Rockies in a series that a playoff hopeful simply cannot afford to lose. Plus, John Mozeliak gave a new quote to 101 ESPN on he topic of a possible September call-up for JJ Wetherholt and/or Quinn Mathews. We discuss the quote and why it's pretty frustrating in terms of the way the Cardinals are…

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Ep. 839: Donnie Rescues The Cardinals! Vibes Stay High! Can They Go On a Run? 24:56

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals win over the Rockies 3-2 from Monday night at Busch Stadium. Miles Mikolas was tremendous in a bounce-back outing for the Cards, while Kyle Leahy served as a bulk reliever and closing pitcher, essentially, within the same game! Brendan Donovan's contributions were necessary off the bench as his pinch-doub…

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Ep. 838: McGreevy Shows Growth As Cards Blank Cubs! 14:27

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 win over the Cubs from Friday night at Busch Stadium. Michael McGreevy shined on the mound while Jordan Walker continued pushing things in the right direction with another big night at the plate! Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage!…

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Ep. 837: Yadier Molina Returns To The Cardinals Dugout TONIGHT! We Explain Why 21:39

5M ago21:39

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Former St. Louis Cardinals great Yadier Molina will be in uniform and in the Cardinals dugout tonight and Saturday night as the Cards take on the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. How did this come to be and what did Oliver Marmol think of the opportunity--and why it was so important? And based on his response to a question from Brandon Kiley on 101 E…

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Ep. 836: What Should The Cardinals Do About Miles Mikolas? 15:25

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the latest rough outing for Miles Mikolas after Tuesday's 12-6 loss by the Cardinals against the Dodgers. Is it too late to bother doing anything about Miles Mikolas at this point? Could a journeyman name from Triple-A like Aaron Wilkerson be a reasonable replacement if the Cardinals want to show a modicum of urgency to …

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Ep. 835: Lars Nootbaar: Catch Of The Year? Sonny Shines, Plus Explaining Cardinals' Luken Baker Move 21:01

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals winning an exciting game over the Dodgers on Monday night. Plus, why did Luken Baker get waived and how do we react to the overall trade deadline--and what do we wish the Cards and John Mozeliak might have done a little more of? Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year long!…

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Ep. 834: CARDS MAKING MOVES! Helsley Traded To Mets! Oh, And Matz To Boston! 28:14

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Ryan Helsley is a Met, apparently Steven Matz is a Red Sox in news that broke just before I wrapped up this episode recording. My head is spinning, but I said words about the Cardinals, so I am posting them hear. Enjoy.

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Ep. 833: "Everything's Wet." Sonny Gray deals with the heat, Matz 'hug watch' averted at Busch? 28:36

5M ago28:36

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Sonny Gray described the impact of the St. Louis heat after Tuesday's loss to the Marlins as the Cardinals fell 5-0 to the Fish at Busch Stadium. Gray pitches decently, but described the issues he's been having gripping the baseball in the sweltering STL heat. Is this a matter of a player making excuses, or is he actually giving us exactly what we …

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Ep. 832: Helsley Might Know The Cardinals' Trade Deadline Status Better Than They Do 20:46

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals heading into the mlb trade deadline as it sounds like Ryan Helsley is fully expecting to be traded -- and arguably even advocating that it's the most sensible thing for the Cardinals to do. His quotes to Derrick Goold of STL Today recently make it clear that Helsley understands the strategic side …

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Ep. 831: Are The Cardinals Suddenly Flipping The Trade Deadline Script? Latest Brendan Donovan Rumors 25:47

5M ago25:47

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The St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Padres 3-0 on Friday night to claw to within 1.5 games of a wild card spot. Are the Cards officially surging again, or is this a mirage? What should the Cardinals do at this trade deadline as their play on the field continues to muddy the waters? Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year.…

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Ep. 830: Would weekend rally vs. Padres change Cardinals trade deadline plans? 28:32

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals winning 9-7 over the Padres Thursday. Willson Contreras and Brendan Donovan were two of the offensive heroes as the Cards finally packed a punch at the plate in the early portion of a game--a rarity on their recent road trip. Would a big weekend against the Padres alter the team's plans for the tr…

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Ep. 829: Cardinals Reach A New Low... Shutout By The ROCKIES?! Wetherholt Homers Twice?! 29:34

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals being shutout and losing a series to the worst team in modern MLB history. Erick Fedde is gone, but it was far too late. The Cardinals should still sell the short-term assets, right? At least JJ Wetherholt is not from this planet. Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage all year!…

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Ep. 828: The Erick Fedde Saga Has Been John Mozeliak's Worst Moment As Cardinals POBO 29:45

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals loss to the Rockies on Tuesday after Erick Fedde delivered another poor outing. His presence in the rotation was obviously untenable to anyone with eyes in recent weeks. But John Mozeliak kept his closed. What has ensued has effectively taken the wind out of the Cardinals sails. And it has been sh…

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Ep. 827: Michael McGreevy MUST Remain In Cardinals Rotation After Monday's Gem 13:57

5M ago13:57

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Michael McGreevy shoved for the Cardinals in a must-needed win over the lowly Rockies on Monday night. Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the McGreevy conundrum for the Cardinals as they look to find a spot in their rotation full time for the kid. Erick Fedde will start on Tuesday night, which, at this point, it makes sense to go ahead and do... But the…

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Ep. 826: Cardinals Nearing Point Of No Return For 2025 Hopes 26:16

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals nearing the point of no return on their hopes for the 2025 season. Even with lackluster pitching lined up for this week in Denver, anything less than a sweep of the Rockies should signal a full-scale sell-off of the short-term expiring assets. We discuss news of a rotation change with Michael McGr…

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Ep. 825: Are The Cardinals Fading Fast? Wetherholt Rising? 30:12

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Arizona D-backs 7-3 on Friday night at Chase Field. Andre Pallante struggled in the team's first game following the long All-Star break. The offense could not take advantage of its opportunities until it was far too late. Is the negative trend becoming more of a reality for the Cardi…

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Ep. 824: Donnie Shines In Atlanta! Trade Deadline Expectations For Cardinals? 25:15

5M ago25:15

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Brenden Schaeffer catches up after a long week in Atlanta to discuss the All-Star Game and Brendan Donovan's contributions to it. What did we think of the swing-off at the end? Plus, what do we look for now that the Cardinals are preparing to race to the trade deadline? There are so many types of moves that *could* be made, but do we expect such a …

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Ep. 23: MLB Draft STEAL?! Cardinals Draft LHP Liam Doyle With Fifth Overall Pick! 20:48

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals drafting LHP Liam Doyle out of Tennessee, one of the most fiery players in the draft class, and a guy who certainly has the skill to back up his fire on the mound. We dive into how the selection was available despite most mock drafts expecting Doyle to go earlier in the round, plus give nuggets …

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Ep. 822: Who Should The Cardinals Draft With No. 5 Pick Sunday Night? 24:48

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a rare opportunity Sunday night to draft a difference-maker with a top 5 pick in the MLB Draft. We discuss the options and the direction we think the Cardinals should go. Follow this podcast for daily Cardinals coverage.

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Ep. 821: Will Arenado Need An IL Stint After Finger Injury Creeped Up Again Friday? 28:45

6M ago28:45

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night by a 6-5 score. Matthew Liberatore struggled out of the gate and never really recovered. The bullpen was good, though, with Riley O'Brien and Matt Svanson throwing up zeroes to keep the Cards in the game. The offense posted five runs in the early inning…

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Ep. 820: Mikolas Bounces Back For Big Win | Cardinals Officially Sticking With Fedde For Saturday? 37:55

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the big rebound performance from Miles Mikolas as the Cardinals beat the Nationals 8-1 at Busch Stadium on Thursday night. Really solid collective display from the offense, as well. But we spend plenty of time in this episode discussing the news that Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals again on Saturday despite prev…

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Ep. 819: More Pitching Woes For Cardinals, But JJ Wetherholt STARS In Memphis Debut! 32:52

6M ago32:52

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the 8-2 loss for the St. Louis Cardinals to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium, and puts the loss in the context of the season as it pertains to how the Cardinals should approach the deadline upcoming for trades. But then we get into more enjoyable topics, breaking down JJ Wetherholt's AAA debut with …

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Ep. 818: Cardinals Knock Off Nats Behind Sonny Gray's Short But Effective Outing 36:50

6M ago36:50

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 4-2 win over the Nationals from Tuesday night's game at Busch Stadium. We break down why Sonny Gray departed after five innings and 70 pitches in the game. We discuss the big swing by All-Star Brendan Donovan that got the Cardinals back into a tied game in the third inning, plus Lars Nootbaar's power stroke…

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Ep. 817: It's Time For John Mozeliak To Take Action On Erick Fedde Situation 24:32

6M ago24:32

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the rapid fall from grace for Erick Fedde and what John Mozeliak needs to now be willing to do about the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals rotation. Follow this feed for Cardinals coverage all year!