Cardinals Insider

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 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

Two members of the 1964 Cardinals discuss the club's seventh World Championship, and the great players who helped capture it, including talk about ace Bob Gibson. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Matheny returned to Busch Stadium in an alumni capacity for the 2013 National League championship reunion. He sat down with the Cardinals Insider Podcast to discuss leadership in baseball, Cardinals legends who helped shape him, and his upcoming second book. 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

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

Listen to the full press conference with new Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras.  Checkout more coverage on the [youtube.com/cardinals]Cardinals YouTube page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals TV broadcaster Dan McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the careers of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols. He details what it has been like covering their entire careers and speculates what it will be like when both take their place in the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Dan also discusses his path in broadcasting and relationship with Matt Holliday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker joins the show to discuss his pro career so far. He describes his day-to-day, his relationship with fellow prospect Masyn Winn, and what it was like to play in MLB’s Futures game in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Ryan joins the program to discuss his career. Topics include the influence of Albert Pujols on a clubhouse, the famous "Chris Carpenter incident" in Cincinnati, how George Kissell and Jose Oquendo shaped him in the minors, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cardinals pitcher, and current radio broadcaster, Rick Horton joins the show to discuss his relationship with Whitey Herzog, how the Buck family got him going in broadcastings, and his front seat to Albert Pujols’ storied career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan tells stories about Yadi, Albert, and Waino. Plus, debuting in a Home Opener as a St. Louisan and much more. See below for more topics of conversation. 0:00 - Could Kyle McClellan still play? 1:19 - Ozzie Smith is still an amazing athlete in his 60s 2:19 - McClellan's first "Oh wow" moment in pro ball and meeting baseball legends 6:50 - His first Home Opener and what it took to get to the big leagues 11:35 - Hitting Matt Holliday in the head as a young pitcher 12:00 - Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright stories 24:00 - Albert Pujols stories 29:00 - Dave Rickett's impact on Cards catchers over the years 29:44 - McClellan's alumni involvement 33:39 - Brace for Impact 37:24 - The 2011 NLDS game 5 fruit snacks story 40:14 - When the dieticians took away Waino's plane snacks 40:53 - McClellan's new podcast, "The Chatter's Box" The Cardinals Insider podcast releases on the first of the month all baseball season long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1:00 - Al's draft story and early years in pro ball 4:30 - Meeting Stan Musial at Dodger Stadium 9:00 - Joe Cunningham's influence on his post-baseball life 10:45 - Lou Brock and Bob Gibson stories 16:52 - The 70s Cardinals and what could have been 20:17 - Brawls and his glove pounding routine 35:26 - Ken Reitz 39:35 - Bob Forsch 42:50 - Cardinals partners: Jack Buck, Joe Buck, Ken Wilson, & Dan McLaughlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Marmol has been named the 51st manager in Cardinals franchise history. Oli, John Mozeliak, and Bill DeWitt Jr. discuss his new role with the media during this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill DeWitt Jr. and John Mozeliak discuss the departure of Mike Shildt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode looks at key stats and moments from the Card’s loss to the Dodgers, and Adam Wainwright and Mike Shildt offer perspective on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head inside the media room at Dodger Stadium as Adam Wainwright, Nolan Arenado, and Mike Shildt discuss the winner-take-all Wild Card match-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Simmons sits-down with Ozzie Smith to talk about his Cooperstown experience and the fraternity of being a Baseball Hall of Famer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Berkman played just two season in St. Louis, but became a fan favorite with his outgoing personality and clutch hitting in the postseason. He sits down to discuss joining the redbirds after battling the Cards for many years as a division rival. Plus, he tells stories and provides insights on the magical ‘11 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Series hero and St. Louis native David Freese joins the show to discuss his career with the Cardinals. Learn why he didn’t sleep in his own bed during the 2011 post-season, and the first question he asked John Mozeliak upon learning he had been traded to the Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eckstein joins team historian Brian Finch to talk about his 2006 World Series MVP, overcoming his size to excel as a Major Leaguer, and how he is spending his time in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis native John O’Leary was given slim odds of survival after being burned on 100-percent of his body as a little boy. Enter Jack Buck, who rallied the Cardinals around John giving him a reason to fight. Years later he has not only survived but thrived, and now speaks to groups about seeing the best in life’s trials. Throughout his journey John has been given the chance to interact with marquee names in Cardinals history. He joins the show to talk about those encounters and his newest book In Awe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Mac discusses capturing big moments, working with different analysts and his road to the big league booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and Matt Pagnozzi join the program to discuss their relationship and what it meant to each of them to represent their family and the city of St. Louis as Cardinals catchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cards Team Historian Brian Finch talks with St. Louis native Tom Shieber about his role in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Shieber was critical in reuniting the two halves of David Freese’s jersey from game six of the 2011 World Series for the Cardinals Museum’s special exhibit on the ’11 world champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode digs into the Cardinals Radio Network archives to unearth a conversation between Keith Hernandez, Mike Shannon, and Mike Claiborne. The three discuss Hernandez’s baseball career and how he has watched the game evolve from the broadcast booth in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xavier Scruggs hosts The Bigs, a new MLB podcast featuring player-to-player conversations. He joins our show to talk about his new podcasting venture and tell stories from his time in the Cardinals organization. It’s a discussion about the human side of baseball, and making your dreams come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team reporter Emily Stephens joins the show to discuss the top storylines from Opening Day in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nolan Arenado discusses his excitement for joining the Cardinals and shares a message for the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GM Michael Girsch sits down with Dan McLaughlin to discuss what 2020 was like and how those challenges will shape the club’s approach to 2021 in St. Louis and the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Care Executive Director Michael Hall joins the show to discuss how his staff is transitioning Winter Warm-Up to a virtual format. He also discusses Adam Wainwright’s Roberto Clemente Award win, and the process of continuing to serve kids throughout Cardinals Nation during the pandemic.   Visit cardinals.com/wwu for more info, including reservations for Winter Warm-Up virtual experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1945 Stan Musial was drafted into the US Navy. He took great pride in his service the rest of his life, holding it as one of his proudest accomplishments. Brian Finch from the Cardinals Museum joins the show to discuss Stan’s time away from baseball during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Gibson and Ozzie Smith discuss Gibby’s career and more during a lengthy interview from Opening Day 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Wainwright discusses an emotional complete game on his 39th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the 2020 baseball season was postponed one fan couldn’t imagine a morning without reading a box score. So, he took it upon himself to make sure every day had a baseball game this summer, even if it required reaching into the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are eyeing a return to the field this weekend. John Mozeliak provides an update on rosters, travel arrangements and test results before the team heads north. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices