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The BaseballStL Podcast is a weekly conversation about the Cardinals, hosted by our team of writers and on air talent. With so much to cover, we are always chatting about baseball, even when we aren't on the clock. This podcast is a product of those office and press box discussions. Episodes will cover everything from current news and analysis to discussions of future plans for the organization. As the season rolls on, we will feature interviews and guest commentators, taking listeners inside the clubhouse and around the league. Sit back and enjoy!

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Episodes

  1. As the calendar turns...

    JJ and Mike are back as the Cardinals prepare for the month of September. The guys look back on the month of August and talk about just how phenomenal it was! Oh, and did we mention Mike Shildt is the new Cardinals' manager?? All this and more on this week's episode of the BaseballSTL Podcast!

  2. Kolten Wong: The Once and Future King

    JJ and Producer Mike are back! The Cardinals are on fire at the moment and the young guns on the pitching staff are part of the reason why. The guys talk about Jack Flaherty's emergence as a bonafide star as well as the rise of the new Cardinals bullpen. Then, Mike leans back and allows JJ to go...

  3. Is this really happening?

    The Cardinals are on an honest-to-goodness roll! Eight wins in a row later, this team is right in the playoff hunt. Cardinals writer Brenden Schaeffer joins JJ for a look at how they got here, who is driving the train, and whether or not it's too early to start cheering for the Cubs against teams...

  4. Goodbye, Tommy Pham

    The deadline has come and gone, and the Cardinals are absent some familiar faces. On today's episode, Producer Mike joins JJ to grade the team's deadline moves and look ahead to a critical August. We also say goodbye to Tommy Pham, the biggest personality the team has had in a while. Finally, our...

  5. What are we doing here?

    Oh boy what a weird time. The Cardinals have seen historical offense, incredible debuts, no-hitters disrupted by fire alarms and bullpen implosions. So where are we? The Cardinals LOOK like they're playing better, but the results are still the same. The bullpen is largely to blame, but there's…

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  6. Out with the old, in the with the Schildt

    Ben Frederickson from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins JJ and Producer Mike for this week's episode. The guys discuss the Matheny firing and the Schildt interim-hiring. They also run down a list of potential managerial candidates if the team does not ride with Schildt into next season. That list...

  7. The one where we trade Marcell Ozuna

    KMOV Sports Reporter Brook Grimsley and KMOV Sports Writer Brenden Schaeffer join JJ and Producer Mike on this week's episode of the Baseball STL Podcast. The gang breaks down the Cardinals up and down west coast/Chicago road trip, the hot hittin', free swingin' Kolten Wong, the Dexter Fowler…

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  8. REBROADCAST: Meet Alex Reyes

    With the holiday week, Baseball STL is taking a break from recording. To make it up to you, here's a rebroadcast of our conversation with Alex Reyes, recorded back when he was a minor league phenom and beginning his ascension to the majors. It's a fun look back at his journey from prospect to one...

  9. Let the good times roll

    On this week's episode JJ, Maurice and Mike are breaking down one of the best stretches of Cardinals baseball this season. Numerous Cardinals were off to slow starts this season but some have turned it around. The guys dive into the resurgence of Matt Carpenter and why Cardinals fans (including…

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  10. Panic button time?

    Maurice, JJ and Producer Mike are back and they are talking about the lackluster week the Cardinals have endured. From the Cubs beating up on the Birds to a heartbreaking loss in Philadelphia, the guys break down the ups and downs of the 2018 Cardinals. The guys introduce a new weekly segment…

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  11. Crab cakes!

    KMOV Sports Director Maurice Drummond rejoins J.J. Bailey and producer Mike Ritter for this week's episode breaking down everything from the Cardinals mediocrity against bad teams to Jordan Hicks' elevation to one of the best young relievers in baseball. The guys also talk about the budding 'new...

  12. A hot mess

    The Cardinals got Molina and Martinez back, and instead of a big boost, they played their worst baseball of the season. Lead baseball writer JJ Bailey is joined by KMOV sportswriter Brenden Schaeffer and producer Mike Ritter to talk about the confounding lack of basic baseball fundamentals on...

  13. Woooooooo!

    We're back in action as the Cards head out of town for a long road trip. We talk the Ric Flair invasion plaguing Cardinal games, Fightin' Joe Kelly and the tragic loss of a a beautiful sandwich at Busch Stadium. We also get into the offense, and what to do about this hot, cold, confounding…

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  14. Welcome home!

    The Cards started on the road and split their record 3-3. Now they come home to Busch Stadium and a see of red for the first up close look. Lead baseball writer JJ Bailey and KMOV Sports Director Maurice Drummond take a look at what the Birds have shown so far, what they still need to show and…

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  15. 2018 Season Preview!

    Baseball is back! The Cards kick of their season in New York, and people have a lot of questions. Is this team better than last year's? What do we make of the rotation? Which of the new faces are going to mean the most? What about Alex Reyes? WHAT ABOUT ALEX REYES?! Lead baseball writer JJ Bailey...

  16. Back in action

    After a hiatus we are back in action! Recorded during a game at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, JJ sits down with Chris Hrabe of KMOX for a conversation about camp so far. Where are the position battles? Who has been the most eye-catching prospect? What do we make of the rotation this…

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  17. Breaking down the mound

    15 games in, Cardinal fans have started nervously eyeing the starting rotation. What's wrong with Adam Wainwright? Are St. Louis starters taking a step back? What can we expect this season from them? Joe Schwarz from Viva El Birdos joins the podcast this week to talk all things pitching. What…

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  18. A rocky start

    The Cardinals opened the year with a mighty stumble in the Steel City. JJ and Chris talk about all things good, bad and in between from the first three games, as well as what to watch in the next few series. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

  19. So what have we learned?

    With just hours to go in camp, we take a look at the storylines that took over spring. What happens with the offense after Peralta's injury? Who's on first? What's the big question for the rotation? Any young names that will show up on FSMW this season? We cover all that and more on our final...

  20. Bootleg minisode: Surgeries, shortstops and new first basemen

    With no wifi and no studio space, the podcast prevails! JJ Bailey and KMOX's Chris Hrabe got together pregame in Port St. Lucie for a quick episode recapping the news of the week. Jhonny Peralta is the big topic, as well what the team will do at shortstop going forward. They also cover the work…

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  21. Let the games begin

    It's game time in Jupiter! The Cardinals take on FAU to open up exhibition play, before beginning true spring training games. JJ Bailey sits down with KMOX's Chris Hrabe to talk takeaways from camp, which players are becoming popular storylines and why the love affair with the "wacky" Cubs is...

  22. The gang's all here

    Everybody is here! The Cardinals kicked of their first full-squad workout Tuesday, and we were there to watch the action. JJ Bailey and Maurice Drummond broke down what happened before position players arrived, what the storylines are out of camp and what questions the squad has going forward.…

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  23. Heading North

    With the NLDS tied 1-1, the Cardinals head into Chicago for a date with the best pitcher in baseball. But they've been here before and done just fine. JJ and Chris talk the Cards' history of overcoming great pitching in the playoffs, how Chicago's offense has been held in check, and what to…

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  24. 2015 Awards and Wild Card preview

    As we head into the postseason, it's time to hand out some awards for the regular season. JJ and Chris give their Offensive and Defensive MVPs, pick the rotation leader and crown the most valuable reliever. They also dive into the upcoming Wild Card game between the Cubs and Pirates and debate…

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  25. Postseason Grab Bag

    JJ and Chris sit down to talk October for the Cardinals, breaking down the rotation shakeup, what Adam Wainwright means, and how the Redbirds stack up. They also play bouncer at the October Roster Nightclub, taking a crack at who is in and who might be spectating. This episode also features new...

  26. The Manager Thunderdome

    The three best teams in the NL are all in one division. Does that mean the Manager of the Year has to come from the Central? We say yes, and decide to break down the case for each candidate: the Cubs' Joe Maddon, the Pirates' Clint Hurdle and St. Louis' Mike Matheny. We've also got a series of...

  27. Don't mess with history

    This week, JJ and KMOX's Chris Hrabe sit down to talk Cardinal pitching over a pint. St. Louis' staff has been historic this season, and messing with it would be lunacy. So why is there all this talk about Wainwright's comeback? The two discuss why a return of the ace could complicate things in a...

  28. Meet Alex Reyes

    Alex Reyes joins the podcast this week along with Double-A pitching instructor Jason Simontacchi and BaseballStL minor league beat reporter Mike Bailey. The group talks about Reyes' journey from New Jersey to the Dominican Republic and into the Cardinal system. With his promotion to Springfield,...

  29. The Carpenter Question

    Matt Carpenter, the straw that has stirred the drink for the Cardinal offense in seasons past, has been in a free fall since June. In today's episode, JJ and Chris talk about what that dip means for the offense, as well as whether or not it's time to panic. After that, the two talk a little bit...

  30. Viva El Gallo

    KMOX's Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) joins JJ as the two sit down at Ballpark Village to talk Carlos Martinez. The young righty has been dynamite in the first half, winning 9 starts and moving into contention for the All Star Game's Final Vote. In this conversation, the two talk about what changes make...

  31. The great Yadi debate

    In a two-part episode, we take a look at Yadier Molina as a Hall of Fame candidate. Part one features JJ and KMOX's Chris Hrabe (@chrabe), as the two open with a look at the current Cardinal hot steak. They look at pitcher efficiency and the incredible rotation success. The discussion moves to...

  32. System Check: How strong are the Cardinals?

    Who could replace Yadier Molina? Where are the next rotation members? What kind of ammo do the Cardinals have for a trade? Who is the next great St. Louis batsman? Is there one? This episode looks at the Cardinals from top to bottom, examining the true strength of the St. Louis system. JJ is…

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  33. Rotation, reality, trades and talent

    What do you make of the Cardinals? In today's episode, JJ is joined by KMOX's Chris Hrabe to talk all things Redbirds. Jaime Garcia is a revelation, but where does the rotation stand for the rest of the year? Do the Cards need an arm? Who is a trade piece if they do? The two break down the true...

  34. The news from first is the worst

    Matt Adams is down for what may be the rest of the season, and the Cardinals are forced to adjust. In this episode, JJ is joined by KMOX's Chris Hrabe, and the two go over the impact of the first baseman's departure. They address the calls for Matt Holliday at first, Stephen Piscotty's promotion...

  35. Meet Stephen Piscotty

    Cardinal prospect Stephen Piscotty joins the podcast as he and JJ talk about what he's trying to at the plate the season, and what he's trying to do long term. The two also chat about how what it's like watching teammates get promoted and what the team talks about when a player gets a trip to St....

  36. Here come the Cubs

    The Cubs have proven they're serious in April, inspiring hope in some and worry in others. In today's episode, JJ Bailey sits down with his favorite Cubs fan, Steve Keers (@stevenkeers), to talk about how long this journey has been. Steve was at the infamous Bartman game in 2003, and talks about...

  37. Now what?

    With Adam Wainwright lost for the season to an Achilles tear, the Cardinals must now find a way to solve a big problem. In this episode, hear from GM John Mozeliak's announcement on Wainwright, and what he thinks recovery time might look like. Also, hear how he's hoping to fill the spot…

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  38. Something old, something new, something steady, some things too few

    The Cardinals have started hot, and there's plenty of reasons behind it. In this episode, JJ Bailey sits down with MLB.com Cardinal beat writer Jen Langosch, and the two break down the team. It begins with the curious case of Lance Lynn, a dynamite pitcher who seems to relish being overlooked....

  39. Haphazard homecoming

    The Cardinals fell 5-4 in their St. Louis showcase, doomed by sloppy play and trouble at the plate. In this episode, JJ Bailey talks with KMOV sports reporter Brian Feldman about the takeaways from the home opener. You'll hear from Kolten Wong on his mistakes, and the two cover what might help…

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  40. Hurry up and wait

    Thanks to a postponement, the BaseballStL crew had Tuesday afternoon to talk Cardinals. In this episode, we wonder about the call to push the game back given Wrigley's rough opener, as well as dive into what we saw Sunday night. Who looks good for the Cards? Who should fans keep an eye on? What...

  41. The boys in blue

    Preseason is over, and it's time to get down to business. First on the schedule: the new-look Chicago Cubs. In today's episode, JJ Bailey calls up Cubs writer Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) for a quick preview of the Chicago squad. The two chat about everything from new manager Joe Maddon to the...

  42. Calling our shots

    It's almost here! With the Cardinals set to open the season in Chicago in just a couple of days, everyone is trying to get their predictions in. That's what we're talking about in today's episode. JJ Bailey sits down with KMOV Sports Director Maurice Drummond to go over the predictions for 2015....

  43. Time to talk turkey

    It's getting interesting down in Florida as the Cardinals are in the final stretch of spring training. In this episode, JJ Bailey calls up Brian Feldman down in Jupiter to get a read on the final spots and answer some questions. Who has the lead in the fifth starter race? What does the outfield...

  44. The manager on the field

    If every coach got thrown out of a game, who would you hand the lineup card to? In today's episode, JJ Bailey talks to former MLB catcher and Double-A Springfield manager Dann Bilardello about the leader behind the plate. The two are joined by minor league beat writer Mike Bailey and the...

  45. Taking the hill

    Today we're talking about pitching. Not the Cardinal rotation, though. This time, we're talking about how to get there. Former Cards pitcher and Double-A pitching instructor Jason Simontacchi joins J.J. on the podcast along with minor league beat writer Mike Bailey, and the three talk about how…

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  46. A view from the booth

    No relationship in sports is more unique than the one between a team and its signature mic man. In today's episode, lead beat writer JJ Bailey calls up Fox Sports Midwest's Cardinal play-by-play man Dan McLaughlin for a chat. The two talk about his journey from whiffle ball announcer to the MLB…

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  47. Extra Innings: Wondering about Wainwright

    With news breaking out of Florida about Adam Wainwright returning to St. Louis for medical reasons, JJ Bailey called up Maurice Drummond to get the club's reaction and talk about the possibilities. In this short bonus episode, the two talk about John Mozeliak's reaction as well as what the club...

  48. Welcome back

    It may not feel like it outside, but baseball is back! JJ Bailey calls up Maurice Drummond in Jupiter to talk Cardinals camp, and the two cover all the news from spring training. Jaime Garcia sounds off on his role, Lou Brock gives a take on Kolten Wong's future and we hear from Adam Wainwright…

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  49. All the small things

    The big splashes may be over, but for a team contending for the division, the devil is in the details. In this episode, lead beat writer JJ Bailey (@TheJJBailey) chats with KMOV sports reporter Brian Feldman (@BFeldman) about the small questions with big impact for the Cardinals. Where does…

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  50. Rotation Consternation

    With James Shields headed to San Diego, the last of the big free agent pitchers is off the market. Where does that leave the St. Louis rotation? Lead beat writer JJ Bailey calls up KMOX's Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) and the two take a look at the Cardinal pitching situation as well as why adding a big...

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The BaseballStL Podcast is a weekly conversation about the Cardinals, hosted by our team of writers and on air talent. With so much to cover, we are always chatting about baseball, even when we aren't on the clock. This podcast is a product of those office and press box discussions. Episodes will cover everything from current news and analysis to discussions of future plans for the organization. As the season rolls on, we will feature interviews and guest commentators, taking listeners inside the clubhouse and around the league. Sit back and enjoy!

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