Dealin' the Cards: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Cardinals Spring Training has started as pitchers and catchers report but Nolan Arenado still remains on the team despite trade rumors abound. Will the Cardinals be able to find a suitor for Arenado in the coming days or are they doomed to break camp with him on the roster? Also we discuss our expectations for the Cardinals' season as a wide variety of outcomes is possible. Join this channel to ge...

It's hard to believe that Cardinals pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training in just 2 days for the 2025 season. Which position battles and storylines are we watching as camp begins? Will the young arms get the chances they need for a youth movement? Will Michael Siani, Victor Scott, or Lars Nootbaar start in center field? Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.co...

Former broadcaster and Cardinals Hall of Famer Jim Edmonds took to 101ESPN this morning to discuss his exit from FanDuel Sports Network and the state of the Cardinals organization currently. Were his critiques of the organization valid? What do we think of his unfiltered chat on the radio this morning? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bE...

The St. Louis Cardinals still haven't done anything yet this offseason but it's time for us to make our bold predictions for the season. Will Masyn Winn receive MVP votes? Can Lars Nootbaar stay fully healthy through the season? Brendan Donovan for the All-Star team? Let's get BOLD with our takes for the Cardinals this year! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

FanGraphs has released their ZiPS projections for the Cardinals in 2025. What stood out to us about these numbers? Which players do we think were underrated by the system? Any pleasant surprises? Can the young bats Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, and Brendan Donovan perform well enough to get the Cardinals back to the Postseason and outperform their expectations this year? Join this ch...

The St. Louis Cardinals have done absolutely nothing this offseason. There's just no way around it. But, POBO John Mozeliak says the reason for this is to set Chaim Bloom up with a clean state come 2026 and beyond. But, with Arenado, Matz, Fedde, Helsley, and other veterans still on the roster, will the youth movement really work? Is Bloom being set up for failure? Join this channel to get access...

Cardinals top pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe joins Kareem and Sandy on Birds on the Farm to discuss his career up to this point, his injury recovery process at the end of last season, his unorthodox pitching style, and the upcoming Spring Training. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up t...

Lots of young talent is looking to prove itself on the St. Louis Cardinals this season. Can Jordan Walker, Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, Ivan Herrera, and others step up? We're breaking down all of the 2025 roster and discussing how they will play out. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get...

We had boots on the ground at Cardinals Winter Warm-Up and had the opportunity to talk to Mozeliak, the DeWitts, Oli Marmol, and many players. Who impressed us the most? Was it Brendan Donovan's newfound leadership role? Was it Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras' faith in the young core? Why is the Arenado saga continuing to frustrate fans and management alike? Join this channel to get access to per...

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't made a single meaningful move this offseason as Winter Warm Up comes up this weekend. Is this a failure by John Mozeliak and the rest of the Cardinals' front office? Does their offseason hinge upon Nolan Arenado being traded and opportunities given to the young pitchers in the rotation? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m...

International Bonus Pool Prospects the Cardinals are Expected to Sign. The Cardinals claimed LHP Bailey Horn off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Baseball Prospectus revealed their top 101 prospects list today, and four Cardinals made the list, including catcher Jimmy Crooks (88). Mailbag Question #1 (Clayton Hopfinger): What were some areas that gave Darlin Saladin so much success last season, an...

The St. Louis Cardinals exchanged arbitration numbers with Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, and Andre Pallante while settling with Ryan Helsley, John King, and JoJo Romero. Can the Cardinals figure out long-term deals for Donovan or Nootbaar? Also, what are we supposed to make of the recent rumors connecting Nolan Arenado to the Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Detroit Tigers? Josh Jacobs and...

Are the Boston Red Sox the Cardinals' last hope for Nolan Arenado to be traded? Will he be dealt before the start of the season and what could they reasonably get back for him in a trade? Does not moving Nolan Arenado make the Cardinals' plan this offseason a failure? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on Underdog...

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly interested in some budget tier free agents, but will that really help the team get better in 2025? They're reportedly interested in a high leverage relief arm and some other utility pieces such as Kike Hernandez and low tier starting pitching such as Kyle Gibson. Is this savvy planning by the front office or are Cardinals fans due for another year of disappoi...

Happy new year Cardinals fans! To kick off 2025 we're making some early predictions for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2025. Will Nolan Arenado stay and find success? Is Oli Marmol doomed to the same fate as Mike Shildt? The Cardinals will still find bullpen success without Ryan Helsley? Is Ivan Herrera due for a massive breakout? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

The St. Louis Cardinals win the 5th overall pick in the 2025 draft lottery, so who should they pick with that selection next year? Kareem and Sandy break down a few of the top draft prospects including Ethan Holliday and Jamie Arnold. Also, who did the Cardinals gain and lose in the Rule 5 draft? Will these prospects make a difference for them in the future? Join this channel to get access to perk...

Many of the Cardinals' young players are in need of a bounceback season in 2025. Between Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, and Lars Nootbaar, which of them can get it done next year? Will the youth movement generate more fan interest in 2025? How will other young players like Victor Scott II, Ivan Herrera, and Alec Burleson fare next season? Will it be good enough to get the Cardinals back into playoff...

Former Cardinals closer and All-Star Trevor Rosenthal joins the charity livestream to close us out! Is Trevor Rosenthal the best Cardinals relief pitcher of the 2000's? Make pitchers hit again? Trevor is joining the Cardinals podcast space with Katie Woo on Cardinal Territory! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on...

Jim Hayes of the FanDuel Sports Network Midwest and Brooke Grimsley formerly of 101 ESPN radio join the Dealin' the Cards charity livestream to discuss what the 2025 season and beyond could look like for the Cardinals. Will the young hitters Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman reach their potentials and lead the team to victory or will the Cardinals have another disappointing year in 2025? Join this ch...

Jeff Jones of the Belleville-News Democrat joins Dealin' the Cards for the charity livestream to discuss potential offseason moves. Where will Nolan Arenado be willing to go after rejecting a trade to the Astros? How will these trade rejections impact Arenado's market and will the Cardinals actually get anything back for him? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

The St. Louis Cardinals and inching closer and closer to a Nolan Arenado trade - but what else could they pull off this offseason? Will they move Erick Fedde or Steven Matz to interested American League Central teams? What should we make of the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks' interest in Ryan Helsley? Will the Cardinals sign a Kyle Gibson or something else to backfill their roster? There are still so...

Paul Goldschmidt signs with the New York Yankees and we wonder if Nolan Arenado will follow suit. How does the Goldschmidt contract fit for the Yankees, reflecting on his Cardinals tenure, and reacting to some of the latest Nolan Arenado trade rumors! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up...

Derrick Goold joins Bernie Miklasz on the charity livestream to discuss the Cardinals offseason, Nolan Arenado's potential landing spots, their experiences covering the Cardinals for local radio stations and the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bo...

Nolan Arenado might be traded by the end of the week as a new suitor emerges - the Houston Astros. The Astros recently traded star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the rival Chicago Cubs as it looks like the Cardinals continue to fall behind in the division rankings. How do they bounce back by acquiring the right pieces this offseason and prepare for their youth movement? Join this channel to get access...

The St. Louis Cardinals jump up in the MLB Draft Lottery and will pick 5th next season. Which of the top prospects will they select? Will the Cardinals hold Erick Fedde? Will they contend for Roki Sasaki? Is Nolan Arenado as good as gone? Why is John Mozeliak explicitly stating the Cardinals' intention to trade Arenado? Will they really get a substantial return for him? Join this channel to get ac...