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Could we see Moises Gomez in St. Louis this year? We start there with Brian Walton today. An update on power-hitters, Jordan Walker and Luken Baker. Brian names his “Player of the Month” and it may surprise some. We also get into some pitchers up and down the minor leagues. Hjerpe, Hudson, and more. The post Weekly with Walton – Jun 1, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Brian Walton is here with an update on the Cardinals minor leagues. The latest on Jordan Walker and his swing adjustments. We look at Oscar Mercado‘s promotion and his hot bat plus Dakota Hudson’s return to the Redbirds rotation. More good news on Luken Baker but not so for Zack Thompson. Listen here: The post Weekly with Walton – May 24, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We talk Cardinals with Brian Walton and get an update on some prospects down in Memphis. The roadblock in front of Luken Baker, the latest on Ivan Herrera’s path and Masyn Winn’s future. Are there any recent developments with Matthew Liberatore? Why are the Cardinals keeping Tink Hence restricted in innings? A look at Nolan […] The post Weekly with Walton – May 16, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A look at the Cardinals still flailing and the moves in between majors/minors. What does it mean that Zack Thompson was sent down? Will we see Liberatore soon? Brian Walton talks about Lars Nootbaar, Luken Baker, Chandler Redmond and other potential power-hitters. He also talks about a few others contributing throughout the system that we […] The post Weekly with Walton – May 4, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

An uncharacteristically poor start to the Cardinals season leads us to look at who may be available in the minor leagues. Brian Walton talks about Jordan Walker’s move to Triple-A, the signing of Motter, injuries to Tommy Parsons and Dak Hudson. Plus why DeJong is a mainstay for the team now. We also look at […] The post Wednesday with Walton – April 27, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We dive into pitching depth at Memphis with Brain Walton today. Who are their starters and how close are they to majors? Hudson has an ERA over 4 and has not done well. Matthew Liberatore has been excellent. Connor Thomas has started well and Graceffo has shown promise, but it’s too early to think about […] The post Wednesday with Walton – April 12, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Brian Walton runs down the Cardinals prospects to watch as minor league seasons get under way. He also talks about the pitching rotation in Memphis and who could be on the move soon. News on power-hitting Luken Baker, Masyn Winn and top pick, Joshua Baez. Listen here: The post Wednesday with Walton – April 6, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Jordan Walker gets to experience his first opening day in St. Louis tomorrow. We talk it all over here with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. He also gives us some insight on how far away Masyn Winn really is from the majors. But will there be a spot for him, when he’s ready? We also talk […] The post Wednesday with Walton – March 29, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We get into Cardinals minor league camp this morning with Brian Walton. Why was Freddie Pacheco cut in one of the more surprising spring moves? We take a look at the potential rotation for Triple A Memphis. Brian also talks about Tink Hence’s camp so far and more. Listen here: The post Wednesday with Walton – March 15, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We talk Tink Hence’s spring debut, Masyn Winn’s playing time, Jordan Walker in left and a lot about the changes we’ll see to spring training this year because of the WBC. All here with Brian Walton. The post Wednesday with Walton – March 1, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A lot of topics covered with Brian Walton here. We get into Jordan Walker’s immediate future, top Cardinals prospects in camp and the extension of John Mozeliak. Plus a look at Rolen to the HOF and the ownership changes in the minors. The post Wednesday with Walton – February 22, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We look at the timeline for spring training kicking off next week. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation breaks down the idea behind “truck day”. We also talk about the Cardinals players headed out of Spring Training to play in the World Baseball Classic. What could it mean for some players vying for a position? Also, we […] The post Wednesday with Walton and Martin Kilcoyne – February 8, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A run-down this morning of some of the top prospects we just learned will be at big league Spring Training. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks about the outside chance that Gordon Graceffo makes the St. Louis roster. We also get into Connor Thomas’ spot for this year- is it in Memphis or St. Louis? Plus […] The post Wednesday with Walton and Martin Kilcoyne – January 18, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We catch up with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com ahead of this weekend’s Cardinals Winter Warm-Up. We talk about which prospects will be at Winter Warm Up and the new set-up at Busch Stadium. We get Brian’s thoughts on Tink Hence and when he’ll be “big league ready” and the upcoming arbitration deadline/potential hearings. We also […] The post Wednesday with Walton and Martin Kilcoyne – January 11, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Our first check-in with Brian Walton of 2023 and we take the chance to look at the top three prospects for the Cardinals. How soon will each make an impact the big league team? Talk has ramped up lately of Jordan Walker – does that mean will see him make it out of spring training to […] The post Wednesday with Walton and Martin Kilcoyne – January 4, 2023 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

This is a deep dive with Brian Walton on the rule changes you can expect to see in MLB games this year that were used last year in the minors.  Pitch clock, Shifts, Limited Pickoffs, the potential of an Automated Strike Zone, etc.   A whole new game is coming. The post Wednesday with Walton – November 30, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Alex Reyes is a free agent and we talk about that surprise this morning with Brian Walton. He watched Alex rise through the Cardinals system and has insight into why the team may have chosen to non-tender him. We also talk about the speedy Mike Antico and his projection as a center fielder. How far […] The post Wednesday with Walton – November 23, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

An interesting look at some of the Cardinals prospects from Brian Walton at thecardinalnation.com. An “In Your Own Words” angle from Masyn Winn, Pedro Pages and more. We also talk today about losing Delvin Perez and the adjustments to the 40-man roster. We get into the Rule 5 draft, the trade for Fermin and more, […] The post Wednesday with Walton – November 16, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Live from the Arizona Fall League, Brian walton visits this morning about the Cardinals prospects with. big presence down there. Connor Thomas has developed another effective pitch and is now protected on the 40-man roster. Moises Gomez was also added to avoid free agency. We talk about seeing Jordan Walker in person and his sheer […] The post Wednesday with Walton – November 9, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Great stuff here today from Brian Walton covering the Cardinals minor league system We get details on Jordan Walker, Connor Thomas and others who could be a big factor for St. Louis as early as next season. We also get into a few players surprisingly cut recently from the 40-man, Kodi Whitley and Kramer Robertson. […] The post Wednesday with Walton – November 2, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Today we talk all about the changes around the Cardinals ball club, the Arizona fall league update, and potential candidates for the openings on the coaching staff The post Wednesday with Walton – October 26, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We visit with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com to talk MLB playoff format and minor league standouts for the 2022 season according to his organization. The Cardinals organization “Player of the Year” for 2022 is Moises Gomez, a free agent pickup from the Rays last year. He’s a great corner outfielder who hit a ton of […] The post Wednesday with Walton – October 19, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

The Cardinals have clinched the NL Central. We take a look at some of the newest to the big leagues and how they contributed so much this year. Brian Walton points to Brendan Donovan as the most surprising. We talk about Nootbaar and how the outfield isn’t as set as we thought at the top […] The post Wednesday with Walton – September 28, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A look at the players headed to Arizona this fall. All of the players that went last fall, made it to the majors this year. So what can we infer from that? We talk Tink Hence’s inning restriction and Mike Antico’s stolen bases. Plus Brian details a few minor league teams that made a push […] The post Wednesday with Walton – September 21, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

As the minor league seasons wrap up, we visit with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. He’s got insight into the upcoming Arizona Fall League and new rankings for Cardinals top prospects. We also take a look back at Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina as they made their way to the big leagues years ago. Brian talks […] The post Wednesday with Walton – September 14, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Cardinals minor leagues talk each Wednesday with Brian Walton. Will Jordan Walker will head to the Arizona Fall League instead of Memphis? We also talk about Dakota Hudson’s start in Memphis and how he handled the pitch clock. Brian tells us a little bit more about speedster Ben Deluzio. We get into the players of […] The post Brian Walton – September 7, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We catch up with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com about the month of August for the Cardinals. We also get into his recent visit to the Florida teams. He names a few guys that stood out to him and talks about how coaches are adapting to the many format and rule changes this year. We talk […] The post Wednesday with Walton – September 1, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

An update on some of the top prospects in the Cardinals minor-league system here with Brian Walton. How has Matthew Liberatore done since heading down to Memphis? Brian has seen his name drop a bit in national rankings. We also talked about Zach Thompson, Gordon Graceffo and the outlook for Alec Burleson with only two […] The post Wednesday with Walton – August 17, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We discuss a few players in the minors who some are clamoring to call up. What’s the situation for Alec Burleson, Zack Thompson and Jordan Walker. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks about Walker’s transition to outfield. Does that create an opportunity for him in St. Louis sooner? We also look at the future for Zack […] The post Wednesday with Walton – August 10, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We talk all about the movement this week for the St. Louis Cardinals as the trade deadline passed. What does Brian Walton think of the moves the team made at the deadline? We also talk about Jordan Walker moving to the outfield this week. What does that mean for him in the immediate future? Will […] The post Wednesday with Walton – August 3, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Brian Walton takes a look at the mid-season Cardinals minor league teams with us today. He details the prospects in the system moving around to start the second half and the players recently drafted. How do the experts grade the Cardinals drafts overall in recent years and where could the top picks from this year […] The post Wednesday with Walton – July 27, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We dig into the All-Star and Futures games with Brian Walton. Brian says the ASG was a bit too slow-paced and the Futures game, unfortunately, inaccessible to fans wanting to watch since it was only on the Peacock Network. We also take a look at the Cardinals draft picks overall and where the top picks […] The post Wednesday with Walton – July 20, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A look at the quick progression for Gordon Graceffo and Inohan Paniagua. Plus we talk about the latest prospect to debut in national top 100 lists- Tink Hence. Brian Walton talks about his history and why he pitched so few innings last year. We also get into this weekend’s draft for the Cardinals and what […] The post Wednesday with Walton – July 13, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We dig into the Cardinals minor league players of the month, Malcom Nunez and Inohan Paniagua. Brian Walton details their success here. Also, we talk sluggers Moises Gomez, Alec Burleson and how teams/managers and handling all the call-ups. The post Wednesday with Walton- July 6, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We take a good look at Sandy Alcantara who the Cardinals traded away to Miami and now face tonight. Brian Walton gives a bit of background on that trade. We also get an update on Gordon Graceffo, who could be close to a move. Will it be to Memphis or St. Louis? Could Michael McGreevy […] The post Wednesday with Walton – June 29, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We dive into Jack Flaherty’s performance last night as well as Brendan Donovan’s incredible presence so far this year. Also, Brian Walton talks about how his organization has re-ranked the Cardinals prospects now that so many players have been called up from Memphis. Where, in his system, do Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson and […] The post Wednesday with Walton – June 22, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

An incredible night for the Cardinals’ Miles MIkolas last night. Brian Walton talks it over with us here. His thoughts on Bader’s effort to catch that last fly ball and his removal over the weekend. Also, we discuss two names in line to help the major league team soon-Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson. What’s the […] The post Wednesday with Walton – June 15, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Who should the Cardinals turn to for innings? We’re seeing volatile starters and a taxed bullpen while we wait for Flaherty and Hicks’ return. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks to us about those recently promoted or close to a call-up. Details on Conner Thomas, Zack Thompson, Jake Woodford and Andre Pallante. Also, we discuss Gordon […] The post Wednesday with Walton – June 8, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A look at all the movement around the Cardinals minor league system with brian Walton of thecadinalnation.com. We talk about those most recently called to the bigs, Liberatore and Gorman. Details on Alec Burleson and how soon he could be called up, too. Six of the top 10 prospects from Walton’s site have been moved […] The post Wednesday with Walton – June 1, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A visit about Cardinals minor leagues and the big news yesterday regarding Paul DeJong. We hear Brian Walton’s thoughts on the longevity of Dejong’s demotion and Kramer Robertson’s call-up. We also get an update on some prospects not in the news as much lately including Ivan Herrera, Masyn Winn, Delvin Perez, Trajean Fletcher, Jordan Walker […] The post Wednesday with Walton – May 11, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We visit with Brian Walton a day later than usual this week but that means we get to talk about Juan Yepez’s debut yesterday in Kansas City. We also get into Moises Gomez’s impressive few weeks as well as Nolan Gorman’s future. Brian says it’s not his defense that’s holding him in Memphis. We talk […] The post Wednesday with Walton – May 5, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Dan and Brian get into the Mets series at Busch. There’s a prospect at Double -A that is hitting for power and getting the attention of minor league baseball. Also, what’s the latest on Liberatore and Gorman. All covered here. The post Wednesday with Walton – Wednesday, April 27, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We visit with Brian Walton about the Cardinals farm system and how each level looks starting the season. His thoughts on Pujols return so far. Also, we talk about Gorman making noise in Memphis. Is his defense elite enough to move him up? Insights on pitchers Jake Walsh and Michael McGreevy and a recap of […] The post Wednesday with Walton – April 20, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

A few games into the Cardinals season and Brian Walton is here to talk baseball. We get an update on Gorman, Yepez, Liberatore and more Memphis Redbirds. Also, with no rule five draft this year, how does that impact the club? Brian tells us about Andre Pallante’s quick path to the majors as well as […] The post Wednesday with Walton – April 13, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We dive into the pecking order of Cardinals prospects with Brian Walton as minor league rosters have been set. He tells us a handful of players to keep an eye on at each level. We get into the significance of Jordan Walker’s assignment to Springfield. Also, what is the potential plan for Masyn Winn’s ascent […] The post Wednesday with Walton – April 6, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

The Cardinals made some reassignment moves today down in Jupiter and will likely make many more in the coming days. We visit with Brian Walton here about those players sent out of big league camp and those still left. Brian gives us his thoughts on a few lesser known players having great spring trainings, too. […] The post Wednesday with Walton – March 30, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

From Jupiter, Florida, Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com gives us the rundown on some of the prospects we’ve seen playing with the Cardinals at camp so far. Details on Jordan Walker, Juan Yepez plus Andre Pallante and some pitchers vying for those last few roster spots. Will we see the emergence of Jake Walsh or Connor […] The post Wednesday with Walton – March 23, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

How much does the shortened spring training affect the top Cardinals prospects? Those that are in the major league camp but will play in the minor leagues may not get as much attention as they would have with a full length camp. We visit with Brian Walton about that plus questions about roster expansion. We […] The post Wednesday with Walton – March 16, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

We dive into the start of the Cardinals minor league camp.  Cardinal players to watch that aren’t on the MILB Top Prospects List.  Plus a behind scenes talk about how candidates are selected for the Cardinals 2022 HOF and a bonus Cardinals history lesson! The post Wednesday with Walton- March 9, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.

Brian Walton talks about an All-Team Cardinals squad from the minor leagues. We go position by position breaking down the number one player at each position in the Cardinals farm system. Most are expected, but a few may surprise you. Who does thecardinalnation.com dub the captain of the team? A fun conversation this morning. Listen […] The post Wednesday with Walton – March 2, 2022 appeared first on Scoops Sports Network.