B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day (Brenden Schaeffer)

Brenden Schaeffer sounds off on the reported proposal being considered by MLB that would shift the postseason to include 14 teams. He gets a little animated about it.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses a bizarre game in which numerous errors and misplays cost Jack Flaherty any legitimate chance at his ninth straight win. The offense didn't really help out the cause very much either, continuing a trend of leaving runners on base in an 8-3 loss to the ChiSox Tuesday.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Midwest region of the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket. Which double-digits seeds do we have advancing into the Sweet 16 in a quadrant filled with early upset potential?

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the fallout of the Genesis Cabrera hit-by-pitch on Bryce Harper, what Mike Shildt had to say about the situation, and where the three-batter minimum rule fits into all of it.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the match-up between the Cards and Phillies coming up this Friday and responds to the notion that he is pessimistic about the matchup for STL. Is it true? And how is Ryan Helsley after Tuesday's injury scare?

While it's not the trade everybody has been anticipating all winter, the Cardinals did get on the board with an actual trade for a player that was added to the 40-man roster on Thursday, as St. Louis acquired utility man Michael Helman from the Twins.

What are the implications of this trade, why did the Cardinals feel the need to make it, and what do we make of Michael Helman and his potential role on the team in 2025? Could Jose Fermin and Thomas Saggese be impacted by the acquisition?

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Clay Herrell is back with another episode of the Blues Breakdown Podcast, and in this episode, Clay is calling for Note to steady the ship and grab some points in the Central division!

And hey, Robert Thomas back soon?!

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals series sweep of the Marlins Wednesday in great detail, including the performance by Flaherty, the bullpen and the suddenly lively batting order that found a way to put away Miami in innings 7, 8 and 9. Let's talk some baseball!

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the news of the day in Cardinals land as Matt Carpenter is back with the team on a one-year contract in the Year of Our Lord 2024.

What do you make of the move, Cardinals fans?

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Brenden Schaeffer shoots the breeze with Kyle Reis as we imagine what the Cardinals could look like when the baseball season eventually resumes. I know, talk about good timing.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' win over the Mets on Monday, which is the team's fifth in a row! The Redbirds are riding high.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the report that the Cardinals are expected to get with Paul Goldschmidt on contract extension talks before the 2024 season. Is this is right time for the Cardinals to extend Goldy following a down year for him and the team in 2023?

What would be reasonable extension terms for you as a Cards fan to see to ensure the Cardinals lock up Goldy for the rest of his career in St. Louis?

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down a key win for the Cardinals on Wednesday as Adam Wainwright was brilliant once again, while his batterymate came through on both sides of the ball to pace the team.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down what was arguably the first game of the season that the Cardinals genuinely let slip away. A lot of elements discussed from the Cardinals 3-2 loss to the Nats Tuesday.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Edmundo Sosa trade to the Phillies and the names that are reportedly in play for the Padres in a Juan Soto trade. Can the Cardinals match and exceed the Padres' potential offer? And better yet, should they?

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Brenden Schaeffer dug through all the box scores and rosters from this MLB Postseason to try and come up with the best team of former Cardinals that he possibly could -- and nearly came up with a full 26-man roster in the process!

Take a listen and a stroll down memory lane as we remember some guys.

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the massive Juan Soto contract with the Mets and how it might cause the runner-ups in the Soto market to pivot toward a trade with the Cardinals for Nolan Arenado. Plus, does a deal for the Phillies with a free-agent reliever throw cold water on the possibility of the Cardinals trading Ryan Helsley this winter? Plenty of Winter Meetings conversation all week long! --- Thanks to our partners Smith Agri-Service and Craft Revival LLC for presenting this episode! Text Smith Agri-Service for all your farming needs in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa: 202-988-1106 Visit Craft Revival LLC on Facebook and Instagram (@craft_revival_llc) to check out their remarkable craftsmanship in log cabin restorations! Craft Revival LLC: 573-366-6563

Brenden Schaeffer dissects how the Cardinals were able to overcome their porous start to the long weekend-ish series against the Phillies by closing on a high note Monday. Plenty of info on Mikolas doing the thing once again, Dick Dongs, Carlson's tremendous play continuing, details on St. Louis' All-Star selections, Albert in the Derby and much more on today's episode!

Jack Flaherty? Alex Reyes? Wednesday in Jupiter brought (some) answers about the health statuses of key Cardinals pitchers. There's still more to learn, but Brenden Schaeffer updates you on the latest and discusses Steven Matz's first live batting practice as a Cardinal. Matz vs. Arenado? You betcha!

Brenden Schaeffer hops on to discuss the Cardinals 4-2 loss to the Mets in 11 innings on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

In a preview of the topics that will be discussed on B-Schaeff Daily later Sunday night, we get into several topics including the performance of the bullpen Sunday -- which was actually exceptional despite the way the game ended -- as well as the REAL reason the Cardinals lost this game.

Heck, it had more to do with something that happened Saturday than anything to do with the relievers who threw today. But more than anything, there was one key stat from Sunday's game that painted the picture.

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals Wednesday night loss to the Cubs at Wrigley as Nolan Arenado was ejected in the third inning by John Libka after a questionable check swing call. I give my thoughts on that play and we hear from Oli Marmol on his. Plus more talk about Noot, platoon splits and how the best Cardinals' linuep against RHP might feature Corey Dickerson at this point...

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 loss to the Mets on Sunday, capping a series sweep for New York as the Cardinals fall to a pitiful 1-9 record in road games this season.

The trio of Lindor, Soto, and Alonso combined to drive in more runs in this series than the entire Cardinals team scored.

Ryan Fernandez's recent struggles reached a new level on Sunday as we're left with more questions than answers about the state of the Cardinals after a series like this one.

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Brenden Schaeffer discussed the Cardinals suddenly dormant-again offense and the fallout from the latest injury for Miles Mikolas.

Andy and Brenden of the KTGR Big Show discuss the disappointing series split that the Cardinals had against the Rockies over the weekend at Busch Stadium.

By failing to beat up on the weak competition on their current and upcoming schedule, the Cardinals are risking setting up an untenable scenario for what will be required of them later on in the year against more potent opponents.

Are the Cardinals going to squander the soft upcoming schedule over the next month?

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the likeliest candidates for the Cardinals starting five as spring training begins. Notes from Wednesday Zooms with Carlos Martinez and Kwang Hyun Kim.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 5-4 loss in 10 innings to the Pirates on July 3, 2024.

Mikolas had a solid start. Contreras had a key homer. But the bullpen had some warts as Giovanny Gallegos gave up a home run to Rowdy Tellez that proved costly in the outcome of the game.

Once the Cards got a lead in the 10th, Kittredge and Romero weren't able to hold it there, as the Pirates walked off on the Cardinals.

Should Helsley or Ryan Fernandez been used in this game by Oli Marmol? Well, the manager said neither were available. Is that a source of frustration for fans who wanted Oli to manage the 'pen differently Wednesday?

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the strange circumstances for Tyler O'Neill over the past couple of days after he was scratched again from the lineup Wednesday as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Rays 6-4.

O'Neill has been dealing with knee tightness, and it seems the Tropicana Field turf is central to his concern. Is this an injury O'Neill should be playing through in order to demonstrate his reliability ad durability to the Cardinals? Or does it make the most sense to hold O'Neill back until he's mentally convinced he can give it 100% on the field?

This chicken or egg debate requires some nuance, but it's worth having the discussion because the Cardinals are going to have to make a decision about O'Neill one way or another before constructing their lineup for 2024.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' sweep of KC and where it puts them in the context of the season at-large. We also look ahead to the pivotal Brewers series upcoming.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the NCAA Tournament bracket in the East region, highlighting his picks and potential upsets. Does he have the guts to pick a true Cinderella into the Final Four?

Brenden Schaeffer dives into the latest lulls for the Cardinals offense and discusses whether it's time for the Cards to pull the trigger on a Nolan Gorman promotion to the big leagues.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Week 5 NFL slate with his picks ATS and O/U for every game. We also dive into some fantasy football talk to open the show. In future weeks, we'll look to separate the fantasy stuff from the picks. But for this week, skip ahead to the 20-minute mark to hear me jump into the game previews for Week 5.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals signing Royel Strop as an international free agent. He is a left-handed hitting outfielder who is the son of former Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop... Who hasn't been out of the league too long!

Plus some chatter about the upcoming weekend with Winter Warm-Up, Cardinals Caravan and the Baseball Writers Dinner in STL!

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Brenden Schaeffer and Josh Jacobs (Dealin' The Cards podcast) sit down to discuss a really interesting hypothetical.

Could the Cardinals institute a mini-rebuild—perhaps more accurately, a retool—of not only the MLB roster but possibly the entire structure of the organization if 2024 doesn't live up to the hopes of ultimately fielding a contender in St. Louis? And if so, what exactly might that process look like?

The boys were surprised to see how much fun the hypothetical pared-down version of the 2025 St. Louis Cardinals could actually be on paper, even after factoring in significant departures from the current team. With a reduced payroll, could a small step back be exactly the step forward the Cardinals need in the long run if they aren't able to right the ship this season?

We discuss just about every relevant name searching for guys who could make sense for a thought experiment in which John Mozeliak steps out of the limelight. Could Chaim Bloom be prominently featured? The boys discuss various reasons why that could conceivably be the case.

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Brenden Schaeffer reacts to the Cardinals signing Willson Contreras as their next catcher. 

Brenden breaks down Thursday's 6-0 win for the Cardinals over the Giants in SF. Paul Dejong and Alec Burleson homered as Miles Mikolas shoved on the mound for his first time of the year.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Wednesday from Cardinals camp as Willson Contreras is the talk of the town for good reason. Plus Oli Marmol on the benefits of having Ozzie Smith being back in camp in a post-COVID restrictions world. How important is his presence for young guys like Masyn Winn?

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals taking two of three from the Royals. STL will need more sweeps in its future if it's going to mount a charge in the Central. Also, we touch on the KK news as Kim hits the injured list with elbow inflammation Monday.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals' series loss to the Mets and dives into how that series triggered the team's decision to promote two of their top prospects to the big-league club.

Brenden breaks down the Cardinals' series win over the Blue Jays as we dive in deep on Flaherty's start Saturday and then the offensive explosion led by Gorman, Donovan and Burleson on Sunday. How good can this Cardinals lineup really be in 2023?

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the impact of the Reds' signing Nick Castellanos and the possibility of the DH in the National League as early as 2021.

Brenden Schaeffer names his all-time Cardinals lineup, batting order, bench, starting rotation and bullpen in the final episode of the final week before spring training. 

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' series sweep of the Reds as Tyler O'Neill goes bonkers and Jack Flaherty continues to progress toward his peak form. (Also, I teased a discussion of David Bell and the HBP situation and then never got to it. We'll dip back into that discussion Monday.)

Brenden Schaeffer returns to the podcast to break down the results of the London Series between the Cardinals and the Cubs. Despite earning a split in the short series, do Cardinals fans have more uneasiness about the team than they did before the Redbirds ever took flight to Europe? Or are there signs to be encouraged by after Sunday's come-from-behind effort?

Plus, the vitriol that Adam Wainwright is receiving seems to have reached new heights from Cardinals fans.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down an eventful day at Busch as the Cardinals drubbed the Marlins with big outings by Goldy and Yepez--they both went yard off a french fry facade. Waino was Waino, and the guy who relieved him in the eighth was a lifelong Cardinals fan making his MLB debut. Also, Mozeliak with a media misstep when discussing the Jack Flaherty injury? Lots to get to on today's episode.

The Cardinals announced Thursday that they have a new agreement on a multi-year TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network, which is the entity formerly known as Bally Sports.

In a good update for fans who want to watch the games, you will now be able to purchase an app to do so if you live in the Cardinals TV market. That means you will have another option besides an expensive cable subscription.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses what this means for fans, what it means for the Cardinals payroll and revenues. The details we know, the details we don't yet know, and some informed speculation on exactly what might be coming next as a result of this news.

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the doubleheader split by the Cardinals against the Braves on Wednesday.

We get into the sadness associated with game one, but only barely, as the masterful performance of Matthew Liberatore seized the day and the conversation in the nightcap.

Exceeding any expectation for his pitch count limit, Libby dominated for six innings of scoreless ball, striking out eight and earning a spot that Oli Marmol extended to him in the sixth that the data said was absolutely the wrong matchup.

But it was a growth experience for Libby. The question is, what do the Cardinals do about it moving forward? And what SHOULD they do about it moving forward?

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-3 loss to the Twins from Thursday, August 3, 2023. Matthew Liberatore continued to struggle as the Cardinals keep waiting for him to take command of a rotation spot.

Alec Burleson was a bright spot, however -- How much consideration should he earn from the club when it comes to playing time the rest of the way? Plus, Brenden stumps for a Memphis Redbird to get a call-up to the big leagues -- and he's not talking about Masyn Winn.

We do, however, dive into the situation for the Cardinals' top prospect after the shortstop went 4-for-5 for the Triple-A squad on Thursday night. Why isn't Winn in St. Louis and how long will it be before he gets there? All covered before tonight's episode concludes.

Timestamps: 

To open the show: Libby struggles -- How far does prospect pedigree take you? A general discussion on how the Cardinals should view the number of outside additions necessary to field a good starting rotation in 2024.

22:43 - Alec Burleson -- With his recent hot streak, is this a guy Cardinals fans wrote off too early? And is he one the team would ultimately regret trading?

31:45 - Brenden starts pounding the drum for a call-up from Triple-A--but it’s not the one you think it is

39:20 - Masyn Winn -- After a four-hit night at Memphis, why is he not in St. Louis yet, and when can you expect him to get there?

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The Cardinals tried to come back in the ninth inning on Friday at Boston, but the rally fell short as the bullpen left them just too big a hill to climb. Brenden Schaeffer discusses TJ McFarland's role in that--and Oli Marmol's role in selecting him for the ill-fated opportunity in the seventh inning. We also discuss Yadi heading to the IL with knee soreness.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses a 10-9 Cardinals' loss as Jordan Hicks quite literally throws the game away down the right field line, wasting what would have otherwise been the most emphatic home run of the season for St. Louis. What happens next? I don't know either, so we just let everyone vent about it with me as the reluctant tour guide.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Corbin Burnes situation turning UGLY with the Brewers after his arb hearing. Ryan Helsley also lost his hearing with the Cardinals, so we discuss that situation as well as how Oli Marmol set up two young pitchers to be mentored by Adam Wainwright on Wednesday.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the Athletics on Tuesday night, April 16, 2024.

Following up Sonny Gray's electric outing from Monday, Lance Lynn guided the Cardinals through seven strong innings before the bullpen slammed the door.

Ryan Helsley has pitched in every win so far this year for STL! It's a good thing, too, that St. Louis got the effort that it did from its pitchers -- because, yeah, the offense is still looking a little sluggish. How worrying is Paul Goldschmidt's slow start? The Cardinals did seem to pay homage to Whitey Herzog by manufacturing a few runs with small ball. Share your memories of the White Rat as baseball fans everywhere mourn the passing of one of the true great figures of the game's history. SUBSCRIBE to this channel for Cardinals content all season!

Will Carroll joins the Big Show to discuss the latest in MLB injuries including the situation for Ronald Acuña Jr. and his torn ACL, Cardinals RP Nick Robertson and his elbow issue, as well as Michael Massey of the Royals still dealing with back problems. Plus, could the Cardinals end up with a stud collegiate pitcher like Chase Burns or Hagen Smith in the upcoming MLB Draft? Tune into the Big Show weekdays from 4-6pm on KTGR.com for more coverage of the Cardinals, Mizzou and Chiefs! SUBSCRIBE to this channel for Cardinals talk all season long!

In the spirit of recent contract extensions around Major League Baseball for up-and-coming players like Kristian Campbell and Jackson Merrill, Brenden Schaeffer discusses his top five contract extension candidates from the St. Louis Cardinals who the team should consider trying to sign on long-term deals.

The key with many of these players is their high floors, which makes them relatively safe bets when it comes to offering early extensions.

Will the Cardinals do it? Perhaps not, for several reasons that we discuss. But it wouldn't hurt to ask these five players whether they are interested in locking into a new deal!

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals' 4-2 win over Miami on Monday before delving into the sticky substance topic as it pertains to Adam Wainwright following the SI article that emerged detailing his history with Bubba Harkins.

Brenden Schaeffer dives into the Cardinals win on Thursday, the one it took to claim the series over the Cubs. We also discuss how this might be a sign the Cards are beginning to turn the corner. Could more positive regression be in store for this club moving forward? Is it possible?!

Brenden and Charlie are back with another episode of the acclaimed podcast Low Hanging Fruit to discuss the recent run that has put the Cardinals in a solid position to buy at the trade deadline.

Is it time for John Mozeliak to give into what a lot of fans would like to see -- and perhaps be a little selfish himself when it comes to making moves at this deadline?

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals win over the Brewers in emphatic walk-off fashion on Wednesday night at Busch, 10-6 on the strength of a Nolan Arenado walk-off grand slam.

Luken Baker was another hero of the game with his pinch blast. Who would have thought the big slugger could hit for power?

Gibby started strong but the bullpen had trouble, meaning multiple comebacks were necessary for the Redbirds. It's almost always never easy, but they got the W on Wednesday.

Now it's a question of what they're going to do with it -- build from it or let it fade into being a mere fond memory in a lost season.

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down arguably the ugliest Cardinals loss of the year and searches for what we should be taking away from it, if anything. A discussion on the bullpen move that probably needs to be made this week, as well as a look at two underperforming spots in the STL lineup. 

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals shutout loss to the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field as Kodai Senga carved up a Cardinal lineup that is suddenly looking extremely pedestrian over the past couple of weeks.

The season-long numbers don't yet fully reflect just how quiet the St. Louis lineup has become. What gives, here? Tough pitching or something more sinister about the Cardinals?

Masyn Winn homered twice in Memphis on Saturday, so he's closing in on a return from the injured list.

What should happen to Thomas Saggese, one of the very few Cardinals swinging a solid bat lately, when Winn returns from the IL? Brenden lists some names he would see demoted to AAA instead of Saggese.

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 7-1 win over the Reds on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 as Nolan Arenado finds the power swing he has been so desperately seeking. Nolan Gorman goes yard after an ill-fated bunt try. And Kyle Gibson deals by bringing a no-hit bid into the sixth inning.

He wasn't the only pitcher in the Cardinals organization to flirt with a no-no Tuesday, either. We discuss that while also prepping expectations for Andre Pallante's start on Wednesday afternoon as the Cardinals have officially named him for the opportunity as the next-man-up to be the number five starter in the rotation.

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down a tough loss for the Cardinals from Friday as Adam Wainwright went the distance but did not get any help whatsoever from his offense. Oliver Marmol asks who is underperforming for his team. We come up with some answers to that quandary.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals' unfortunate loss to the Cubs from Friday as the Curse of Kyle Hendricks reared its ugly head again at Busch. We break down the ridiculous numbers Hendricks has against STL in his career, as well as sharing our other takeaways from the night, including Pallante's outing and an injury to Drew VerHagen.

Brenden Schaeffer returns from the holiday break to discuss the woes for the Cardinals rotation and whether those issues are more concerning for the team moving forward than the issues with the quiet offense of late.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 10-3 loss to the Marlins from Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2024, at Busch Stadium.

Kyle Gibson failed the team by giving up six runs in the first inning and effectively taking them out of the game before it ever really began. But did he also, in a way, do the exact job that the Cardinals signed him to do on those inevitable days where you don't have your best stuff as a pitcher?

Gibby still got the team through six innings and saved the bullpen in a major way in the process. Do we give him some credit for fulfilling that notable role?

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 16-8 win over the Dodgers from Thursday night. The team walloped seven home runs as the vibes for this offense reached incredible new heights.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses John Mozeliak's comments on Sunday's pregame show -- Did he already walk back his comments about the St. Louis Cardinals needing three starting pitchers this offseason? It sounded like he did, to an extent. But Cards manager Oli Marmol is clear: Three starters are what is needed. We also get into the mock trade proposal for Logan Gilbert floating around Twitter. This one is a deal that I just don't think can get done. More color on the situation surrounding Marmol's comments about weeding out the guys who are not in it for the right reasons. Plenty of interesting discussion to get to, make sure to drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the latest example of Devil Magic in our midst as the Cards scored five in the ninth to comeback and stun the Nats. {raise for Montgomery, Edman and others inbound.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down a Cardinals loss and an emotion-filled post-game as the Cardinals manager strives to articulate just how much his team cares, to illustrate his belief in their fighting spirit despite the recent struggles endured by the club. This is a jam-packed episode, but probably not an easy listen. Not for the faint of heart...

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the return of Matt Carpenter to Busch Stadium as the Cardinals win arguably the game of the year to this point over the Yankees. Pallante was huge in relief of a struggling Dakota Hudson. Should the two switch roles moving forward? And Paul DeJong gets to play hero in a year that has been so difficult on the veteran player.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses an 11-3 Cardinals loss to the Giants at Busch Stadium Tuesday night, 6/13/23. Jack Flaherty imploded, the bullpen wasn't any better and the offense treated the deficit like they already knew the outcome of the game.

It's the same story, told in slightly different words over and over again for this Cardinals season. Is there any hope left for this team?

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Albert Pujols' memorable day at the office as his two home runs and one epic bat flipped helped push the Cardinals to a series win over the Brewers at Busch Stadium on Sunday. We get into the heroics from Albert and the offense along with the ace-like bounceback from starter Miles Mikolas.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 14-0 loss to the Astros from Thursday. The conversation revolves heavily around Adam Wainwright following the latest deflating performance for the St. Louis Cardinals franchise icon.

What should the Cardinals do about Waino's struggles? What do we expect them to do after hearing from the relevant parties following Thursday's game? And perhaps most importantly, how does the sober reality of Wainwright's career winding down in this fashion make you feel as a Cardinals fan? Hop in on the therapy session.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals win from Wednesday over the Blue Jays in Toronto before getting into the weeds once again on the latest in the Juan Soto pursuit for St. Louis. Could Nolan Gorman be the key that unlocks this deal--and should Cards fans be prepared to trade Gorman AND Jordan Walker in the move??

The boys of Hot Take Central dig into a controversial topic on whether Oli Marmol or John Mozeliak is more responsible for the underwhelming play of the Cardinals in recent years.

Have the standards of the organization declined? If so, this conversation is probably a lot deeper than just one individual being the issue.

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Game 1 Wild Card Series loss for the Cardinals in great detail. Hear from Oli, hear from Tommy, hear the explanations for all your burning questions from one of the toughest postseason losses in franchise history. And then hear the part where we discuss whether the Cards can rebound to still make October magical.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down a streak-breaking win for the Cardinals Friday as Mikolas was brilliant once again. And those Goldy and Nado fellas weren't so bad themselves.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the latest Cardinals injury news from Monday and recaps the weekend involving the young guns on the Cardinals who are trying to force their way into the roster conversation.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 5-2 win over the Dodgers as the Redbirds finally stop the skid. Plenty left to do for this team and the work has only begun if the playoffs are a sincere goal.

The next step: Sonny Gray has no choice but to be great on Sunday. Period.

Plus, we get into the brilliance of prospect Quinn Mathews following his latest feat on Saturday.

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 2-1 loss to the Pirates Monday at PNC Park as Andre Pallante once again is NOT performing as a number 5 starter -- he's been much better than that.

Six more innings of one-run baseball Monday should have granted Pallante a win against the Bucs, but the offense was dormant outside of a Nolan Gorman solo shot, so it didn't happen.

We also share the explanation for why the Cardinals and Oli Marmol went with John King instead of JoJo Romero to pitch the decisive eighth inning of the loss.

And who are some names that could conceivably be involved in a trade for Erick Fedde if the Cardinals decide to engage the White Sox for the veteran starter?

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down a crushing defeat for the Cardinals as the bullpen, with a little help from the defense, blew a 6-1 ninth-inning lead in tragic fashion. The sky may not be falling but it sure as hell feels like it is. Let's taco bout it.

In a new podcast that we'll look to post to the B-Schaeff Daily feed, Charlie Marlow and Brenden Schaeffer discuss the St. Louis Cardinals.

Will Sonny Gray's injury tank the Cardinals 2024 season before it gets underway? How long will he be out?

And the debate sweeping social media: Is it okay to refer to Kyle Gibson as "Gibby"?

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Mizzou knocks off Tennessee to advance to the semis of the SEC Tournament in Nashville. Can the Tigers upset Alabama next? And how does Friday's win impact their NCAA Tourney seeding? Oh, and how completely ridiculous are the metrics that STILL don't respect what Missouri had accomplished?

Brenden Schaeffer and Josh Jacobs are back for another episode of their podcast, Philosophical Differences, to discuss the goings on surrounding the Cardinals as the trade market heats up ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

With trade candidates flying off the board, what's the approach the Cardinals should take? We discuss names like Pete Fairbanks, Zach Eflin, Tanner Scott and others!

How do recent trades of AJ Puk to the D-backs shape the relief market? Are the Rays ready to sell after moving Arozarena? And at the end of the day, is this Cardinals team even worth adding to?

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--- Matt Vasgersian of MLB Network shared his belief that it would be a mistake for the Cardinals to open camp with an Arenado trade still hanging in the balance. The topic has resurfaced amid new reports of conversations between the Cardinals and Red Sox regarding a Nolan Arenado trade. How would Arenado's presence impact matters downstream when it comes to the Cardinals position players and bench construction? We dove into that concept in this episode, too! Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals content all year long!

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down a frustrating loss for the Cardinals as the offense overcomes a rough start by John Gant, only to see Jesse Winker rip away a potentially memorable win in the ninth. We dive into all the details of the Cards' recent slide.

The Cardinals failed to reach agreements on contracts for 2025 with three arb-eligible players before Thursday's deadline. Are Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Andre Pallante heading to a hearing against the Cardinals?

We'll break down the ins and outs of the respective situations and why it has come to this for these players.

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Tekoah Roby had a solid day on the back fields as the Cardinals team brass got a close look at his live BP session. Willson Contreras is getting comfortable over at first base, showing off some athleticism as he ran drills alongside Alec Burleson at the position on Tuesday.

Those topics and more in the latest dispatch from Jupiter!

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the resilient Cardiac Cards who kept their win streak alive on Thursday with an epic comeback win over the Brewers. 

Brenden Schaeffer goes into the Jack Flaherty renewal by the Cardinals and discusses the concept of a long-term Flaherty contract extension. 

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the provocative comments made by Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras to reporters after Sunday's final home game of the regular season at Busch Stadium.

We read the Contreras comments and reflect upon the challenge that the franchise catcher issued to the front office by making them. Is productive change on the way in St. Louis?

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Andy and Brenden of the KTGR Big Show discuss the Cardinals' win over the Astros from Wednesday and take stock of the road trip at large as the Redbirds finished up with a 4-5 record in their trip to Cincy, Philly and Houston.

Are you satisfied by the result of the road trip? Or is it a merely "tolerable" result for the Cardinals as they seem to have weathered the storm of a difficult portion of the schedule.

Now, things are about to lighten up with some lesser teams on the docket in the days ahead. Can the Cardinals take advantage and make their move in June?

Plus, the White Sox have some interesting names potentially on the trade block. Would the Cardinals trade marquee prospects like Tink Hence or even Jordan Walker to swing a blockbuster with Chicago? SHOULD they even be willing to consider such a thing or is it a matter of blasphemy?

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 3-2 loss to the Rockies from Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Busch Stadium.

Sonny Gray came apart at the seams in the fifth inning as he walked three batters with two wild pitches and a pair of stolen bases allowed. He was candid with his frustration after the game, but didn't offer a ton in the way of an explanation for why things went so wrong.

You'll hear from the Cards starter in this episode, and we'll talk through his outing as well as the struggles for his catcher Ivan Herrera in helping to limit the damage in that frustrating fifth inning. Herrera's management of the running game is becoming a glaring issue for St. Louis.

And of course, so is their un-timely offense as Thursday was another night where RISP was a real issue.

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the South region of the NCAA Tournament bracket with his picks, the upsets he likes and his concerns for Mizzou against Utah State.

Brenden goes live on YouTube to discuss the Cardinals' 4-0 loss to the Giants from Monday night. Are the Cardinals going through an identity crisis? What can be done to straighten it out? Enjoy the longest episode in the history of this podcast!

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the bizarre game between the Cardinals and Rockies at Busch on Tuesday. Did St. Louis find a way to win or did Colorado, one of the worst road teams in baseball, find a way to lose? Thoughts on Jose Quintana, Jordan Hicks and more on today's episode breaking down a Cardinals win.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Matt Carpenter's status after the media talked to Carp before he left the Cardinals facility Wednesday. Hear from Carp within the episode. Also included is some good stuff from bench coach Ollie Marmol on Nolan Gorman and Mike Maddux on Kwang Hyun Kim.

Brenden Schaeffer sets the tone for the week as the MLB off-season calendar heats up with the Rule 5 protection deadline on Tuesday and the non-tender deadline on Friday.

We start this episode with the good and pure intentions of discussing both deadlines, but we spend enough time on the Rule 5 stuff that we end up saving the bulk of the non-tender conversation for the next episode (stay tuned Monday night/Tuesday morning).

Who should the Cardinals consider protecting from their group of eligible minor leaguers? And do they have the comfort to clear as many spots as will be necessary to protect the players we bring up?

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses a 7-5 loss for the Cardinals on Friday night in Pittsburgh. St. Louis was cruising behind a solid Flaherty start and a five-run third inning, but the bullpen coughed up a disastrous six-run seventh inning to lead to an unthinkable loss to the Pirates. How did this happen and do you find the offense or the bullpen more responsible for the L? Subscribe to B-Schaeff Daily on Spotify and to the Brenden Schaeffer - St. Louis Cardinals Writer YouTube channel for Cardinals content all season long!

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 4-1 loss to the Reds on Tuesday night as gets into the deep on the struggles of this club recently.

The Cards fell to .500 with the loss. There's no sugarcoating the mediocrity of the season to this point. So we dive into the data on who the Cardinals have been while wondering if it will confine them to who they're going to be--or whether there is any reason to believe this team still has a run in them.

Let's get into it all.

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Brenden Schaeffer dives into the possible Cardinals pitching rotation to determine whether the group has a chance to rise to new heights in 2020--or face an ugly regression that could cause problems for the team this summer.