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101 ESPN's Brandon Kiley & Tanner Hendrickson break down the latest news and notes on the St. Louis Cardinals. Join the guys weekly for their takes on the Redbirds.


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The MLB trade market is heating up. BK & T-Bone dive into what this means for Brendan Donovan's market. What are the Cardinals going to build around in this next era? If JJ Wetherholt developed into Bo Bichette would that be a success for the Cardinals? Are you willing to buy into the Victor Scott II hype from Winter Warmup?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals have settled with all seven of their arb-eligible players. BK & T-Bone break down what these signings mean for the Cardinals. What's the case to *NOT* trade Brendan Donovan? If the 2026 Cardinals had a season like the Athletics did last year, would that be a success? Plus, are the Cardinals stuck with Nolan Arenado?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chaim's Big Swings

Chaim's Big Swings

2025-12-1857:47

The Cardinals make their first signing of the offseason bringing in Dustin May. BK & T-Bone break down what Dustin May adds to the Cardinals. Plus, Are the Cardinals still looking to add to the rotation? Will the Cardinals rotation be better this year than it was a year ago? What is Chaim's objective in the Brendan Donovan trade? Will there be a market for Arenado? Do the Cardinals make sense as a landing spot for any of the Japanese Free agents?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New reporting suggests Willson Contreras may be more open to waiving his no-trade clause this offseason. BK & T-Bone break down the likelihood of a Contreras deal and what his market could look like. They also dive into how low the Cardinals’ payroll might drop — and how fans would react if it ends up bottom-five in MLB. Are you allowing yourself to get excited about Jordan Walker again? Plus, who should be considered part of the Cardinals’ core for 2027 and beyond?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The GM Meetings are underway, and Brendan Donovan has emerged as one of the most talked-about names on the trade market. BK & T-Bone dive into what the Cardinals should be looking for in a potential Donovan deal, and how does the qualifying offer play into the Cardinals' free agency pursuits this offseason? What exactly is the Cardinals approach for 2026? Plus—who actually projects as part of the Cardinals’ next core?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals announced that Lars Nootbaar underwent surgery on both feet. BK & T-Bone dive into what Noot’s injury means for the team’s other left-handed bats this offseason. The guys react to changes on the Cardinals’ coaching staff and new hires in the front office. Plus, is it any surprise that Yadi won’t be part of the staff? And what lessons can the Cardinals learn from the Blue Jays’ run to the World Series?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The truth is coming out about Mike Shildt’s exit from the St. Louis Cardinals. BK & T-Bone look back on Shildt’s departure and if Mo made the right call at the time. Plus, could Albert Pujols land a managerial job this offseason — and how would St. Louis react if he did? The guys also discuss whether it makes sense for the Cardinals to splurge on a starting pitcher, and what lessons the team should be taking away from this year’s playoffs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chaim Bloom has officially spoken for the first time as the Cardinals' new President of Baseball Operations. BK & T-Bone break down his first big move of the offseason: bringing back Oli Marmol as manager. Why does it make sense to keep Oli, and should he get a contract extension? Big decisions loom—what will Bloom do with the No-Trade Clause trio: Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras? Bloom remains high on Jordan Walker's potential—is it the right call to run it back with him in 2025. Plus, how will the Cardinals handle their left-handed bats this offseason?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals are officially eliminated from the playoff picture. BK & T-Bone look back on the Cardinals season and how they self sabotaged their way out of playoff contention. Mo's time has come to an end with the Cardinals. How will Mo be remembered by Cardinals fans? With Chaim Bloom expected to speak soon, is there anything he can say to inspire confidence in the Cardinals’ future? Plus, could Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray be on the move this offseason? And will ownership give Bloom the freedom he needs to reshape the roster?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BK & T-Bone are back to break down the Cardinals’ ‘runway season.’ Did the team make the most of their opportunity to provide players with runway and get answers? Which player has shifted your opinion the most? And how do the Cardinals fix their lack of slug?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals call out Jordan Walker for his lack of preparation. BK & T-Bone break down where the Cardinals go from here with Jordan Walker and should he be a part of the team in 2026? Are the Giants a cautionary tale of what happens when you try to avoid a rebuild? Are there any stars the Cardinals should target in free agency over the next 2-3 years? How do the Cardinals fill out their rotation for 2026?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals’ runway season has turned into a rebuild. BK & T-Bone break down what went wrong with the team’s pitching development and whether Quinn Mathews should get the call when rosters expand. With St. Louis ranking bottom 10 in both offense and starting pitching ERA, how long will this rebuild take—and will the front office finally spend to speed it up? Plus, what does it mean for the Cardinals to be staring at a top-10 pick for the third straight year?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jordan Walker is losing playing time to Nathan Church — what does that mean for his future with the Cardinals? BK & T-Bone break down the implications and explore which area has been more mismanaged over the past decade: the outfield or the pitching staff. Plus, what are the lessons from the 2025 season, and how should the Cardinals handle Wetherholt & Mathews over the next six weeks? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals' lineup continues to struggle. BK & T-Bone discuss the lack of power — can St. Louis find more from within? Is the offense salvageable by adding 1–2 stars? Is it time to protect Matthew Liberatore from himself? And should the Cardinals have Quinn Mathews and JJ Wetherholt on speed dial?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals are still seeking answers from their position players in the final two months of the season. BK & T-Bone discuss what the plan is for the Cardinals outfield mix and how Walker's uptick in production plays into those decsions? Should Walker be penciled in as a starting outfielder in 2026? Which position players will be here three years from now? Should the Cardinals stretch out Kyle Leahy and have him take Miles Mikolas spot in the rotation? It's clear what the Cardinals lineup is missing compared to the contenders, but how do they acquire what they are missing?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BK & T-Bone break down Mo's final Trade Deadline with the Cardinals. Did the Cardinals get enough in return for their three rentals? Why did the Cardinals not trade away JoJo Romero? Did the Cardinals make a mistake by not moving on from one of their left-handed bats? How much say did Chaim Bloom have at this years deadline?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline. BK & T-Bone break down the Cardinals' struggles out of the All-Star Break and how they put themselves into the sellers category. How far away are the Cardinals from getting back to contention? Has the last month been a blessing in disguise for the Cardinals? Could Wetherholt be a September call-up?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals' road trip ended in ugly fashion. BK and T-Bone break down the Cardinals' struggles against the Cubs, and how wide is the gap between the Cardinals & Cubs now and in the future? Everything feels doom and gloom now, but is it? How should the Cards handle Mikolas and Fedde moving forward? Is the Trade deadline about getting *Into* October or *Through* October? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cardinals' offense has been scuffling over the last two weeks. BK & T-Bone break down the Cardinals' offensive struggles and if it is time to panic. What did we learn about the Cardinals in June? Can the Cardinals get answers internally on their three biggest needs before the trade deadline? Plus, who are the most irreplaceable players on the Cardinals right now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cardinals Assistant GM Rob Cerfolio joins BK & T-Bone to discuss his role in the team's revamped player development system. Cerfolio describes the impact these changes have had on every level, from low A all the way to the Major Leagues. The guys finish the interview by breaking down the steps taken by some of the top prospects in the system, including JJ Weatherholt, TK Roby, and Tink Hence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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