Dealin' the Cards: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Sandy and Adam break down the Cardinals' Spring Training roster battles for the starting rotation. Does Andre Pallante deserve a shot to start in the Opening Day rotation? Will Richard Fitts get his chance to start? Will Dustin May finally have his breakout season and develop into the Cardinals' ace? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://stre...

Do the St. Louis Cardinals actually already know the answers to their offensive questions? Bernie Miklasz joins Josh Jacobs, Sandy McMillan, and Adam Akbani to talk about the rise of Nelson Velázquez, Jordan Walker's struggles, and whether or not Ivan Herrera should be sticking behind the plate. All three of these questions could have major ramifications for the 2026 Cardinals and beyond. ️ New to...

Adam Akbani answers your questions this week on all things St. Louis Cardinals, highlighted by what Joshua Baez needs to "prove" in order to make his MLB debut. He also addresses how much runway Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman will get, what Quinn Mathews' immediate upside is, whether Chase Davis can have a breakout year, and more! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.you...

Former St. Louis Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal shares with fans what they should actually care about in spring training. While it may be tempting to box score watch, Rosenthal and Josh Jacobs discussed some of the more nuanced aspects of camp, which tend to tell a better story of who may make an Opening Day roster, and who may actually be struggling. Join this channel to get access to perks: h...

The St. Louis Cardinals are almost halfway through spring training, and various young players and prospects are catching fans' eyes each day. While it is still too early to draw too many conclusions, there are some fun storylines developing in camp related to the catching position, rotation, and the Cardinals' search for a right-handed outfield bat. Will Ivan Herrera last as a catcher? Can Joshua...

We make our BOLD predictions for the 2026 season for the St. Louis Cardinals. Which players will break out and find success, will JJ Wetherholt win Rookie of the Year? How many Cardinals BOLD predictions can we get right this season? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792 Join this channel to get access to...

Aidan leads the Q&A to discuss when the Cardnals will return to contention in a competitive NL Central, where Cardinals prospects will start the season, and which starting pitchers will make the rotation in 2026.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://pla...

The St. Louis Cardinals have extended manager Oli Marmol with a two year contract and a club option for 2029. What do we think of this deal, and does it make sense to sign Oli to an extension right before his walk year? Was it too soon or a right move to stabilize leadership for a young core?️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.co...

As Cardinals Spring Training continues, it's time to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the prospects at camp. Is Rainiel Rodriguez the best prospect in the system, even surpassing JJ Wetherholt? Is Tink Hence's future as a starter gone for good? Kareem, Sandy, and Tyler wrap up by drafting the best pitches in the Cardinals' farm system. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://...

As Cardinals Spring Training roster battles heat up, it's time to predict what the Opening Day roster will look like. Will JJ Wetherholt make the Opening Day roster? What will the Cardinals' bullpen look like? Is Tink Hence transitioning into a bullpen role for the future? We're breaking it all down.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://s...

Former Cardinals' closer Trevor Rosenthal launches his brand new podcast, Call to the 'Pen. He and Josh discuss how the Cardinals ended up in a rebuild situation, experiences throughout Spring Training, how the Cardinals can revamp their player development, the new facilities in Jupiter, and much more. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bER...

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...