St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Spring Training is officially underway, and Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne bring you the first Countdown to Opening Day show from Jupiter, Florida! Hear audio from Sonny Gray, John Mozeliak, and Oli Marmol, plus exclusive interviews with Tommy Edman, and new RHPs Kyle Gibson and Nick Robertson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the next step, the game of baseball evolving and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and what it’s like working under President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. Matt also speaks with Cardinals Account Executive of Premium Sales & Service Whitney Banker; and Bob Lutz, founder of the League 42 Foundation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Executive Director of CardinalsCare, also make an appearance as we continue to countdown to Opening Day on March 28th in Los Angeles vs the Dodgers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to promote this year's exciting theme nights at Busch Stadium, and audio from newest Cardinal Matt Carpenter's press conference is featured as he speaks on his return to St. Louis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 also caught up with Cardinals VP of ticket sales, Joe Strohm, and reveals when you van buy Opening Day and single game tickets. Lastly, Matt is joined by Raul Adams, General Manager of One Cardinal Way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, working with young players, looking forward to Opening Day, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Ballpark Village January 13th-15th. Chris Townsend of the Oakland A’s Cast also joins the show to explain just what A’s Cast is and how they serve baseball fans across the country- not just those in Oakland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne also feature some of the greatest moments from this past season's "Friday Night Live! By Loews" postgame show, featuring the likes of Tom Pagnozzi, Keith Hernandez, and Ray Lankford. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 as a teammate, the pressure on Yadier with two brothers in the major leagues, catching for Cy Young winners, caring about pitchers, his parents’ sacrifices and influence, playing against his brothers, and what Yadi is doing now in retirement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 shortstop late with Chris Carpenter on the mound in Cincinnati in 2010, being traded to Seattle after the 2010 season, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 relationship with Yadier Molina, support from his wife and family, his work helping people around the world to have clean water, and his unknown connection with Astro’s Mauricio Dubon To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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 coaching after his playing days ended, learning from George Kissell and Dave Ricketts, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 experiences behind the mic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/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 and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices