Cardinals' Trade Aftermath: How did the prospects the Cardinals got in return for Helsley do? Could Helsley return to St. Louis next season?

JD Hafron analyzes the prospects St. Louis acquired for Ryan Helsley, revealing surprising performances in the minors. The host breaks down Yadier Molina's potential return to the Cardinals as a coach, exploring fan reactions and the dynamics with manager Oli Marmol. The latest on the Cubs-Brewers playoff series, including Michael Bush's power surge and its implications for the NL Central race.

Tune in for expert insights on the Cardinals' future, from promising prospects to potential coaching shakeups, and stay updated on the thrilling MLB postseason action.

0:00 Ryan Helsley trade prospects update

5:07 Jesus Baez's performance after trade

10:13 Ryan Helsley's free agency speculation

15:50 Fan reactions to Yadier Molina coaching news

21:28 Defending Oli Marmol's managerial performance

26:33 Cubs force Game 5 against Brewers

Daniel Guerrero's article https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/article_9515befc-68cf-42f1-87f1-efb3104e3306.html

Kate Woo's article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6701391/2025/10/10/cardinals-mlb-oli-marmol-status/

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