Dealin' the Cards: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

The Chicago White Sox have shocked the world on their magical Postseason run, but can the Cardinals replicate their success next year? We break down the similarities between the White Sox and the Cardinals, and whether or not the Cardinals' young talent can replicate what Chicago is doing this October. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://st...

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to learn from the playoff disappointments of the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Boston Red Sox, and they also could capitalize on their failures in an uncertain offseason. Josh Jacobs and AJ Stone break down what the Cardinals need to learn from these early exits, as well as how the Cardinals could make their team better this offseason i...

After the St. Louis Cardinals' end-of-season press conference, there has been a lot of debate regarding whether or not the Cardinals can compete in 2027 while keeping the future in focus, and whether Chaim Bloom will be willing to do what it takes to position them for that. Josh Jacobs and Sandy McMillan make the case on this episode that the Cardinals can do both at the same time. Join this chann...

As the 2026 season comes to a close, we break down Chaim Bloom's end of season press conference. What does the Cardinals' future look like going into 2027 and beyond? Will they make moves to make the team more competitive next year? Were we satisfied with the answers he gave to the reporters' questions during the presser? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10...

The Cardinals are swept in the final series of the season to the Milwaukee Brewers. We break down the key takeaways from the 2026 seasons, and we give player grades for every player through the whole season. Which players stood out the most in 2026? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792 Join this channel...

The Cardinals drop yet another series, this time to the Pirates. As the season winds down, we question if Jordan Walker's September slump is a sign of things to come with him in the future, or something we shouldn't worry about. Plus we break down Alec Burleson and his splits against left-handed pitching. Is it time to move him into a platoon role at first base in the future? ️ New to streaming or...

The Cardinals drop a series to the Nationals in the final games at Busch Stadium in 2026. We break down Oli Marmol's recent quotes on whether or not it's a great time to be a Cardinals fan. Can the new wave of Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez, Leo Bernal, and upcoming talent propel the team into a new window of contention? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard an...

The Cardinals drop a series to the Giants, and Riley O'Brien allows yet another devastating home run in the series finale. We break down the Cardinals' bullpen struggles, and whether or not JJ Wetherholt, coming back from his IL stint, can make a run and take the Rookie of the Year from an ice-cold Sal Stewart. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! h...

The Cardinals take 2 of 3 from the White Sox, and even though the season is over, we break down the promising seasons of Leo Bernal and Joshua Baez and whether or not they are future Cardinals cornerstones. What are their futures with the team, and what will the roster look like next year? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/...

The Cardinals are swept by the Giants and their playoff hopes for 2026 are officially dead. We break down a horrendous series in San Francisco, and what the Cardinals can do from here. We also break Leo Bernal's impact on the Cardinals early on in his career, and whether or not he has already cemented himself as Yadier Molina's heir. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard...

The Cardinals take 2 of 3 games from the Rockies and are still hanging in the Wildcard race. Cooper Hjerpe was nasty in his Major League debut, giving four perfect innings in relief. We break down Hjerpe's debut, and the successes of young players like Thomas Saggese during a fun road trip. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com...

The Cardinals win a chaotic series opener in Colorado, despite some egregious umpiring from Doug Eddings. We break down Oli Marmol's ejection, the controversial play at the plate, and Ivan Herrera's electric home run to give the Cardinals the victory. Is it time to remove Riley O'Brien from closer duties as well? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!...

The Cardinals take 2 of 3 from the Dodgers, and despite losing the finale in heartbreaking fashion again, there were a lot of encouraging signs for the future. Leo Bernal, Joshua Baez, and other rookies showed out big time. Can they help the Cardinals continue to play important games down the stretch? Lastly, we break down the injury and surgery of Hunter Dobbins and the impact that could make for...

Kareem and Tyler break down the recent call-ups of Hancel Rincon and Leo Bernal. We also break down the recent successes of Rainiel Rodriguez, Liam Doyle, and other big-time risers in our updated top 30 Cardinals prospects list. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy...

Former Cardinals and current Dodgers beat writer Katie Woo joins the show to discuss the complete overhaul of the Cardinals' organization and Chaim Bloom's takeover. How have things changed since her article for the Athletic exposing all of the Cardinals' deep flaws with player development? We also preview the Cardinals' upcoming series with Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. ️ New to streaming or loo...

St. Louis Cardinals roster changes are on the horizon. See how upcoming call-ups could impact the September lineup. Our focus centers on the reported call-ups of AAA catcher Leo Bernal and reliever Hansel Rincon. We take a close look at Bernal and his recent performance metrics to determine if he is ready to contribute immediately. By evaluating how these roster moves might shift the team strategy...

The Cardinals drop yet another series to the Pirates and JJ Wetherholt's Rookie of the Year candidacy might be over as he hit's the injured list. We evaluate the Pirates series as well as JJ Wetherholt's rookie season if we have seen the last of him. Did he have a successful year and cement himself as the leadoff hitter of the future? ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard...

As the Cardinals drop a fifth straight game, it's time to turn our attention away from the 2026 season and focus on the future. Rainiel Rodriguez has had an incredible rise throughout the Cardinals' system and has cemented himself as one of the best hitters in the Minor Leagues at just 19 years old. Is Rodriguez the future cornerstone the Cardinals need to launch themselves into title contention g...

The Cardinals drop their series finale against the Phillies in embarrassing fashion, and they are swept unceremoniously, likely ending their hopes of playoff contention. We break down what the Cardinals can do with the rest of their season to have a successful year 1 of the rebuild and how they can patchwork their rotation with two significant starting pitching injuries. ️ New to streaming or look...

The Cardinals take 3 of 5 games from the Reds, though an ugly series finale victory may have us questioning things about this team. Is JJ Wetherholt playing himself out of the Rookie of the Year conversation? Can the Cardinals patch up their bullpen for the stretch run and stay in playoff contention? Also, we break down a critical series against the Phillies as the Cardinals will try to keep fight...

In this episode, we sit down with Anuk Karunarante, Cardinals President of Business Operations. We discuss recent trends with the Cardinals' business operations including the change to navy caps on the road, the tarps off movement, and more! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.ne...

The St. Louis Cardinals just took their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs and the season series over their archrival on the back of a huge offensive showing and great pitching. Josh Jacobs and AJ Stone (writer for Redbird Rants and Just Baseball) discuss whether the Cardinals are throwing themselves back into the playoff chase, how Joshua Baez fits into that equation, Jordan Walker heating b...

Joshua Baez just mashed three home runs in his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, setting the MLB record as the only player ever to homer in his first three at-bats. Is this the greatest MLB debut of all-time? Can Baez save the Cardinals season and charge them to the postseason? Josh Jacobs and Sandy McMillan react to the incredible performance and what it means for the Cardinals season. ️ Ne...

The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up top outfield prospect Joshua Baez to make his Major League debut this weekend against the Chicago Cubs. Josh Jacobs and Sandy McMillan provide instant reactions to this news and what it means for the rest of the season. Baez, who is a power-hitting machine, is one of the most exciting bats the Cardinals have had in their system in a while. He has swing-and-mi...

The St. Louis Cardinals just secured their third straight series victory, sparking real questions about their momentum. This episode of Dealing the Cards analyzes whether this recent stretch of Cardinals baseball is a legitimate turning point or just a temporary hot streak. We examine the specific performance indicators that could determine if the team has the staying power to climb back into the...