Dealin' the Cards: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Tyler leads the Q&A for a prospect heavy discussion about whether or not JJ Wetherholt should start the season on the Opening Day roster. What should we expect from Rainiel Rodriguez this season? Who are some under the radar Cardinals prospects who could take big steps in 2026?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Un...

Cardinals Spring Training games started off with a bang this weekend as Rainiel Rodriguez immediately made an impact. How do we feel about him bursting onto the scene as potentially the best prospect in the Cardinals' system? Will Kyle Leahy take his opportunity as a starting pitcher? What are we excited for as Cardinals baseball officially returns?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check...

As Cardinals Spring Training breaks, there are a number of concerning injury updates to break down. Lars Nootbaar enters with some very concerning news about his heel surgery, Riley O'Brien withdraws from the World Baseball Classic, and there are a number of Cardinals pitching prospects on the shelf. What is the most concerning heading into the 2026 season kickoff?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to...

Adam leads the Q&A to discuss the catching prospects in the Cardinals' organization, the ideal 2026 lineup for the Cardinals, how much runway Nolan Gorman needs, why the Cardinals didn't sign established bats to contend this season, and some prospects that could crack the top 30 in the upcoming year. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/...

Chaim Bloom and the St. Louis Cardinals have had a very eventful offseason. With the departures of Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Sonny Gray, how do we evaluate the Cardinals picking a rebuilding direction? Did they get enough back for their veteran core with prospect packages?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://...

The Cardinals' pitchers and catchers reported earlier today, and what are some of the biggest storylines in camp? Will anybody emerge as a legit star for the Cardinals later this year? What will expectations be for JJ Wetherholt, Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, and more?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/...

Josh leads our first weekly Q&A episode of the year to discuss where JJ Wetherholt will play once he joins the Cardinals' roster, who some surprising additions to the Opening Day roster might be, if the Cardinals and Chaim Bloom are focusing too much on pitching, and how many All-Stars the Cardinals will have this year. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_...

After the Brendan Donovan trade do the Cardinals still have one more move up their sleeve this offseason? We break down the rumors of the Cardinals adding a right-handed outfield bat this offseason. Who could it be? Will the Cardinals add Andrew McCutchen or Randal Grichuk as they look to bolster their bench and find a veteran leader presence?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out S...

As the Cardinals' rebuild continues, there is growing concern with revenue losses across both ticket sales and TV money. With the Cardinals moving to MLB TV for the 2026 season, and fan attendance projected to decline again, will the Cardinals ever return to the glory days where they were top 10 in payroll, or are they doomed to the fate of a small market team?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to lev...

The Cardinals traded Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners for a prospect package including switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, Tai Peete, Colton Ledbetter, and two comp. picks. How did they do in the draft? Kareem, Adam, and Aidan break down the full return the Cardinals got for Brendan Donovan. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joi...

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. The return prospect includes switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and others from the Mariners and Rays. How do we feel about the trade with Donovan, and the return package that the Cardinals got back?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 di...

After Luis Arraez signed with the San Francisco Giants, it seems like teams interested in the Brendan Donovan market are pivoting elsewhere. Are the Cardinals wrong for holding onto Brendan Donovan for this long? Is he destined to staying with the club through Opening Day at this point? Is Chaim Bloom done making moves this offseason, or will he find a way to trade Donovan and sign a right-handed...

In this episode, we sit down with Larry Day, Cardinals Farm Director, to go behind the scenes of player development in St. Louis. Larry breaks down what a Farm Director actually does day-to-day, how the organization has reshaped its player development approach over the past year, and why communication and alignment matter just as much as tech and data. We dive into talent acquisition philosophy, o...

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed a few very intriguing International amateur free agents, and they are poised to have another successful season on the farm. With national media recognizing the progress Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals have made, how excited are we for the 2026 season on the Cardinals' farm? Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0n...

The Brendan Donovan trade rumor mill might finally be coming to a close. With Spring Training just a few weeks away, decision time might be coming for Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals. Will the Cardinals move on from Brendan Donovan before the season starts, or will he remain on the roster for the start of the 2026 season?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 di...

The St. Louis Cardinals have four top 100 prospects, with JJ Wetherholt leading the way as the third-best prospect in all of baseball. What should expectations be for him? Is he a star in the making? Also, is Brendan Donovan a likely Boston Red Sox now due to recent reports? We also discuss the return of Yadier Molina and outfield right-handed bat news.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? C...

We're back from day 1 of Winter Warm Up and we have comments from Chaim Bloom to the fans for the very first time. What are the vibes like at the stadium for Cardinals fans? What's the situation with Oli Marmol, Brendan Donovan, and some of the prospects? How excited are we for Victor Scott II? We're breaking down all of the interviews from the first day of WWU.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to le...

The St. Louis Cardinals have one major item left on their offseason trade list in All-Star Brendan Donovan. Do they end up finding a blockbuster deal for him? Or do they hold onto their prized asset? Josh Jacobs and Sandy McMillan break down the updated trade market. The Cardinals over/under win total for 2026 has been set at 71.5, so they also discuss how the team will perform next year as well a...

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, receiving a prospect Jack Martinez in return. Chaim Bloom has finally solved the Cardinals over year long issue with Arenado and now frees the club up to continue their rebuild.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this...

JJ Wetherholt is the NL Rookie of the Year favorite among executives polled by MLB Pipeline. In this episode, we discuss JJ Wetherholt’s chances of taking home the award and break down how the Cardinals continue to bolster their pitching depth following the Willson Contreras trade. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS...

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with RHP Ryne Stanek for the 2026 season. Stanek hasn't been great over the last two seasons, but has good velocity and strikeout numbers throughout his career. What does this mean for the Cardinals, and could we see them turn Stanek around into a nice haul at the trade deadline?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $1...

The Chicago Cubs made a big splash this morning, acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins for a big prospect haul including Owen Caissie. We break down this move for the Cubs, who seem to be going all-in for the NL Central, and ask if the Cardinals' next big move is coming soon. Where do the Cardinals stand in the NL Central if they trade Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado?🎙️ New to streamin...

The Cardinals offseason continues quietly, with not a ton of trade action ramping up. Rumors remain though, so is Nolan Arenado headed to the Angels? Is a Brendan Donovan trade guaranteed this offseason? Will the Cardinals move on from some more under-the-radar names this year like Matthew Liberatore?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://...

Happy New Year, Cardinal fans! We each present three predictions for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2026 season. Will they trade Brendan Donovan or hold him into the season? Will JJ Wetherholt make the Opening Day roster and win Rookie of the Year Honors? Join us as we preview the upcoming year of Cardinals baseball. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 disc...

With 2025 coming to a close, Josh Jacobs and Sandy McMillan do a Modern Day St. Louis Cardinals Draft, selecting the best possible team of players from the last quarter-century of Cardinals baseball (2000-2025). Hall of Fame talents like Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Scott Rolen, and Jim Edmonds highlight the list, but whose team will come out stronger?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? C...