B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day

Brenden Schaeffer discusses some of the top names among Cardinals prospects with Prospects Live analyst Jacob Zweiback. We also get into some names to know for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues!

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

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals pitching depth and where the competition for spots in the rotation and bullpen stands after another strong day from Cardinals pitchers on Monday.

Brenden Schaeffer reacts to Saturday's news that the Cardinals have released Yairo Munoz after the player ghosted the team's spring training camp without telling anyone. 

Brenden Schaeffer gives his latest breakdown of the possibilities for the Cardinals opening day roster and discussed further what it might take to get Dylan Carlson on it. He even offers a percentage for Carlson's chances as of today.

Brenden Schaeffer recaps a bit of recent Cardinals baseball before diving in with his picks for which players will lead major statistical and award categories over the next decade in MLB--and then for who will lead those categories among the Cardinals.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down relevant info from Tuesday, March 3 in Cardinals world, including Wong's web gem, Reyes finding his footing, Carlson continuing to force the issue and the reason he and some other Cardinals youngsters are playing basically every day this spring.

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 dives into an impressive outing by Daniel Ponce de Leon and discusses some other topics from the Cardinals 3-2 loss to the Mets Friday. Then we delve into some questions from Twitter on various topics. It's a hoot, come on in.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the merits of a Dylan Carlson extensions before he ever plays a game, while detailing why it probably wouldn't be likely to happen. Then we get into player comps for Carlson's career. Who would be a comp that would satisfy you today if you could guarantee the same production for Carlson's upcoming MLB career?

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 discusses the Cardinals game from Tuesday Feb. 25. Plenty of talk on Alex Reyes, how he looked, what he said afterward. Brett Cecil, Austin Gomber, Dylan Carlson chatter as well. A few audio clips from the players. You know the drill. 

Brenden Schaeffer runs down the noteworthy takeaways from the Cardinals games on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Lots of good notes on players of interest and some fun audio from Tyler O'Neill and Adam Wainwright included.

Brenden Schaeffer gives some info about the Cardinals first game Saturday, an update on Paul Goldschmidt's elbow, as well as more discussion regarding the offensive improvements the Cardinals seek this season. How do Carp and Goldy fit into that? Plus a fun question answered to wrap up today's show.

Brenden Schaeffer talks Dylan Carlson and the likelihood that the Cardinals will give him a shot for their opening day roster. Another thread of discussion in this episode: How Brett Cecil's presence could impact the make-up of the Cardinals bullpen when the team breaks camp at the end of March.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the big win by John Brebbia's team in Wednesday's PFP tournament at Cardinals camp. It was redemption for Daniel Ponce de Leon, too. Lots of fun audio from Brebbia within the podcast.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the latest with the situation surrounding Miles Mikolas' injury and dives into another day of live batting practice on the back fields. How did KK look in his first time facing live hitters as a Cardinal?

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the happenings from the first day at Cardinals camp, including the breakdown of the live BP session between Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore, as well as how Alex Reyes looked while throwing to live batters for this first time this spring.

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Saturday's news involving the sore right flexor tendon of Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas. Hear from Mike Shildt and Mikolas himself on his status moving forward.

Hear from Alex Reyes and Mike Shildt from Friday's Cardinals camp as Brenden Schaeffer breaks down some of the relevant tidbits from the day in Jupiter.

Brenden Schaeffer offers some impressions and conversations related to several Cardinals prospects--Carlson, Gorman, Luken Baker--after seeing their batting practice Thursday at Cardinals spring camp. He also breaks down the Cardinals signing of utility man Brad Miller.

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 breaks down the NL Central PECOTA projections for the 2020 season, and describes why he thinks the metrics miss the mark when it comes to the Cardinals.

Brenden Schaeffer looks ahead at the Cardinals MLB bench for when the regular season begins. Would the 26th man represent an opportunity for Andrew Knizner?

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.