Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

There's only one game in the books (as the show is recorded) but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel familiar. Daniel (@C70) brings in Russ Robinson (@frrobinson1957) to talk about an Opening Day that fell flat. Was the loss itself frustrating or was it more because it was very much like 2023 in its character? Is it surprising that Victor Scott II made it to the majors after the injury to Dylan Carlson? There's been some updates on the injuries, so there's some talk about that as well as what might be different if Bill DeWitt Jr. stepped away. Plus we check in with Allen (@amedlock1) and see how his week went! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great line of 2024 guests continues as Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89), half of the father-son duo that makes up the Playing Catch podcast. With the regular season just a week away, the guys take stock of what the Cardinals are showing down in Florida. How concerning is the lack of power? Are the starting pitchers going to be this bad? Or is everything meaningless in such a small sample size? The guys go through all of that and then touch on the news out of Los Angeles (by way of Korea) about Shohei Ohtani. Plus we check in with Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) about his team as they hit spring break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates are usually last when you think about the NL Central. While that's not why we're just now getting around to talking about them, it is a bit of reasonable representation of how things go. However, things might be changing in the Steel City. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) who brings us insight on that squad. What was the offseason like for them (and how was it like the one in St. Louis)? When will Paul Skenes make it to the show? What team could finish behind the Pirates in the standings? Plenty of good chatter about the black and gold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Ben Cerutti (@stlfancb7) comes by the show to talk about his projection system and what it says about the year to come. However, the main topic for today was something nobody saw coming. Oli Marmol was the winner of the St. Louis Spring Extension contest, getting a two year deal. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Ben, discussing the reasons the club did it now and whether it will keep them from making a needed move this winter. Then they get into Ben's projections, talking about who looks good according to these numbers, and more notably what it means for Victor Scott II. Plus there's another chat with Allen (@amedlock1) at the end of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reds may be the most interesting team in the NL Central. The range of outcomes may be greater for them than any other team. Daniel (@C70) chats with Doug Gray (@dougdirt24) about that team from Cincinnati. Did they have a successful offseason? What's it like to not have Joey Votto around? What has to happen for the Reds to take the division with 90 wins? All that and much more on our third divisional showcase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our look around the NL Central by heading to the north side of the Windy City talk about the team we love to hate. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Evan Altman (@DEvanAltman) to get a feel for how 2024 is shaking out for them. From the offseason to how Craig Counsell is settling in to who will win the division, there's plenty of good-natured discussion here for Cardinals fans to better understand a rival! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With spring training now into full swing, Daniel (@C70) sits down to hash it all out with MLB.com writer and Seeing Red podcaster Will Leitch (@williamfleitch). The guys talk over lessons from last year and what the silver lining of a miserable season is plus look at all the moves that the club made this winter. There's also discussions about the manager and the potential manager in waiting. Plus Allen (@amedlock1) is back with another coach's report, this time talking about the first week of real games for Tulsa Hale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to meet the neighbors With the season less than a month away, Daniel (@C70) sat down with Jack Stern (@ByJackStern) to take a look at the Brewers in the first of a series looking at the NL Central. Are the Brewers trying to have their cake and eat it too? What does an associate manager do? Will Christian Yelich return to his MVP form? All that and more as we preview 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are things that make you sit up and take notice. One of those is when Kyle Reis (@kyler416) drops his prospect list. This year, the Dirty 35 (plus 15) showed up on Twitter with limited commentary but Daniel (@C70) brings the prospect guru on to break it all down. Where does Cooper Hjerpe rank? Who farther down the list should you keep an eye on? Is Travis Honeyman's future sweet or sour? All that and much more, plus talk about what's gone on so far in Cardinals camp. Add in the second edition of Coach's Corner with Allen (@amedlock1) and it's a show and a half, but it's all worth your time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring training games are here! On the eve of actual baseball, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Josh Jacobs (@joshjacoMLB). Besides talking about Josh's background in writing and podcasting, the guys hash out the winter one more time before looking forward to what's coming up in the spring. Zach Thompson and Matthew Liberatore both take the mound tomorrow--who is more likely to stick on the roster? Will Tommy Edman be ready for Opening Day and if not, what happens? What are we looking for as the games start? And then bonus content, as Allen (@amedlock1) stops by to give us our first look at the Tulsa Hale Rangers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is returning! Allen's (@amedlock1) team gets started next week but the Cardinals are already in Jupiter as images of hurlers hurling and hitters hitting flood the internet. Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Viva El Birdos editor Jason Hill to talk about some of the things that are starting to come out of camp. Is Nolan Arenado throwing players under the bus? What kind of leadership is the team looking for? There's also some talk about the reconstructed bullpen and who might (and might not) be a part of it along with what Jason's looking for as spring training games get underway shortly. Plus you can't have Mr. Payroll on without talking numbers and whether the club could/should have spent more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The line of great guests continues as Daniel (@C70) fills Allen's (@amedlock1) spot with Dayn Perry, writer at CBS Sports and (more importantly) author of his own Cardinals-centric Substack, Birdy Work. The guys talk about writing on Substack and the audience that it reaches before moving on to baseball-centric discussion. What kind of grade does Dayn give the offseason? How interesting is the bullpen construction? Which young hitter has him most intrigued? Plus the guys discuss the Diamond Sports RSN situation, a topic Dayn has written on thoroughly. All that and a little "back in my day" ranting as well! Birdy Work: birdywork.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're getting closer and closer to actual baseball and while Allen (@amedlock1) is getting his team ready, Daniel (@C70) get the chance to talk things over with Ben Clemens (Fangraphs, @_Ben_Clemens). How does a national writer approach the job and how glad was Ben he didn't have to write about the Cardinals all year last year? What were his thoughts about the offseason and what happens if things go south again? What player excites him most on the current squad? Another enjoyable conversation so come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still out prepping for Nathan Hale's opener on February 20, Daniel has the chance to sit down with Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) for their annual conversation. How rough was it to cover the 2023 Cardinals? Was she glad when the season was finally over? Did she see the leadership void that the club has spoken of this winter? The two also get into the winter moves by the Cardinals as well as what Katie is looking forward to the most about going to Jupiter in a couple of weeks. Also we get a cameo by Katie's cat, which should be great for ratings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still getting the high school baseball season fired up, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Matt Pauley (@MattPauleyOnAir) of KMOX. Matt gives us the lowdown about his career and what it was like to call Cardinal games in Milwaukee last season before diving into Cardinals talk. What was it like doing a call-in show in the middle of the worst season in ages? Another Matt, Mr. Carpenter, is back wearing the Birds on the Bat. Is this a disaster or is there some reasons for optimism? The guys also talk about the pitching market and the human side of the game while also brainstorming ideas to make the offseason exciting. A great hour of #stlcards talk so dive right in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices