St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

2011 World Series Champion Daniel Descalso sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Daniel discusses rejoining the organization as bench coach, the responsibilities of his new role, the focus of spring training, teaching guys fundamentals before they make it to the big leagues, working with some of his former teammates on this roster, Masyn Winn taking...

It’s the last Countdown to Opening Day Show originating from St. Louis! Next week, Matt Pauley will be in sunny Jupiter, Florida at Cardinals Spring Training alongside Mike Claiborne. In tonight’s show, Matt speaks with Cardinals Director of Scouting and former Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores on his role with team and history with the Cards, emerging prospects like Thomas Saggese and Tink Hence, an...

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show and are joined by former Cardinals first baseman and slugger Matt Adams at Ballpark Village. Adams discusses his time with the Cardinals, free agency, how his faith impacts his play, and of course his iconic home run off Clayton Kershaw in Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS. Chris Townsend of the Oakland A's Cast and Michael Hall...

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host the Countdown to Opening Day Show and are joined by former Cardinal pitcher, 2006 World Series champion, and now Cardinals TV announcer Brad Thompson to discuss the Cards' offseason additions, the state of the starting rotation, Oli Marmol’s managerial style, spring training, and more! Bethany White, Manager of Theme Tickets for the Cardinals also joins the show...

As we get closer and closer to Cardinals Opening Day, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne bring you a great edition of the Countdown to Opening Day show. Matt Pauley was able to sit down with Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak for a unique interview. Hear how Mozeliak fell in love with the game of baseball, how he got his start, and how he immerses himself into a game. Matt Pauley...

New St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Gibson discusses growing up in Indiana, pitching at Mizzou, living in St. Louis for the last five years, his wife’s family always rooting for the Cardinals, why he believes the organization can turn it around after last season, his approach to spring training,...

Baseball is right around the corner! In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne visit with Cardinals TV announcer for Bally Sports Midwest Chip Caray to discuss the offseason, their outlook for the 2024 club, Oliver Marmol’s managerial style, spring training, and this weekend’s Winter Warm-Up event at Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village. Lea...

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne continue the Cardinals offseason conversation in the first Countdown to Opening Day Show of 2024. The guys preview the upcoming Winter Warm-Up, Cardinals Caravan, and look ahead at Spring Training. Cardinals radio broadcaster Ricky Horton joins to discuss offseason news, and Michael Hall, Executive Director of Cardinals Care, joins to preview the Winter Warm-Up at Ba...

In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne take a look back at some of the biggest stories from 2023, like Adam Wainwright's 200th career win and the passing of St. Louis icon Mike Shannon. Hear from Wainwright himself who speaks on the milestone, and from Joe Torre, Joe Buck, Bob Costas, who speak on the loss of their friend Mike Shannon....

World Series Champion and two-time gold glove winner Bengie Molina sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Bengie discusses his current role with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Spanish Broadcaster, people listening to the Spanish broadcast around the world, Mike Scioscia giving him a chance to play in Anaheim, winning a World Series with his brother Jose...

Cardinals alum Brendan Ryan sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Brendan discusses missing the team bus one time in the minor leagues, working on his fielding with Jose Oquendo, playing for Tony LaRussa, shares stories about riding the bus with veterans, receiving a special gift from Albert Pujols, discusses his nightmare of running out to play shor...

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright fresh off his 200th career victory sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Wainwright discusses winning his 200th career game after a season of struggles, why he came back to play in 2023, if he really will retire after the season, what his plans are after retiring, leaving a legacy in the Cardinals’ organization, his...

Ozzie Smith joins the show to discuss his career and baseball at-large. Topics include other Hall of Famers, the responsibility of being a Cardinals great, what makes Coopertown, N.Y. special, and what it takes to play into your forties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Gary Gaetti sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Gary discusses wearing a helmet with no ear flap, says that playing for the Cardinals was a dream come true, playing for Tony LaRussa, the 1994 strike, coming up through the Twins organization, the relief of winning a World Series in 1987, being involved in 7 triple plays, his experience of...

World Champion Brad Thompson debuted with the Cardinals as a right-handed sinker baller in 2005. During his five season in St. Louis he shared the field with a handful of Cardinals legends. Since retiring, he’s become a fixture on the St. Louis broadcast scene, including as the primary analyst on Bally Sports Midwest. Thompson joins the show to tell stories about his time in uniform, and his exper...

This episode is dedicated to sharing what goes on behind the scenes in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend. Hear what Scott Rolen can expect, and take in stories from past induction weekends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Helsley discusses playing with Adam Wainwright, growing up in Oklahoma as a Cardinals fan, finding success in the bullpen, learning from Andrew Miller, his All-Star 2022 season, changes in the organization over the years, pitching to Yadier Molina, adjusting to rule changes...

St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and “Fast Eddie” of Fast Eddie’s Bonaire remember their dear friend Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon. Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan hosts the conversation discussing Shannon’s impact on them, Shannon’s playing days with the 1960’s Cardinals, his love for St. Louis, being an ambassador for Budweiser, the Live at Shannon’s radio show and other stories.  ...

David Eckstein sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his career. Topics include playing next to Scott Rolen, being managed by Tony La Russa, and the surprising message his dad had for him after the 2006 World Series. Eckstein also discusses raising awareness for organ donation, and supporting his wife Ashley Eckstein in her work as an actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

St. Louis Cardinals new TV play-by-play voice Chip Caray sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Chip discusses his path in broadcasting, taking the Cardinals job replacing his friend Dan McLaughlin, his upbringing in St. Louis, getting to know his father and grandfather later in life, and he shares stories from his career. Learn more about your ad cho...

Ozzie Smith and Adam Wainwright discuss Waino’s career and final season as a Cardinal. They also talk through life away from baseball and what comes next for Wainwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s less than a week away to Opening Day, so this is our last Countdown to Opening Day Show of the season! Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol; Christina Whitlock, the first uniformed woman coach in Cardinals history; Jonathan Webb of MLB International; Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill with Tom Ackerman; Joe Strohm, Cardinals Vice President of Ticket...

In tonight's Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show at 6:00PM CT, hear Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with catcher Willson Contreras, pitching prospect Tink Hence, ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson, and Cardinals Manager of Season Tickets Kyle Eberhart. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane and revisits Albert Pujols’ 699th and 700th career home runs complet...

2006 Cardinals World Champion Scott Spiezio joins former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Scott discusses his dad playing with Bob Gibson and the 1960s Cardinals, his substance abuse problems including drinking vodka before MLB games, going to rehab multiple times, depression and anxiety, his relationship with his parents and kids, and how he is trying to help people...

In tonight’s edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with former outfielder Curtis Granderson, ESPN's Karl Ravech, CEO of Dinger Bats Kyle Drone, new Cardinals pitcher Anthony Misiewicz, and Cardinals VP of Event Services and Merchandising Vicki Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices