Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

The playoffs begins today in St. Louis as the Cardinals host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series and we’ve got all the info you could possibly want!-        One surprise name made the roster-        Game one pitching matchup-        Offensive comparisons-        Is Helsley ready?-        X factors on both teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wild Card series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals begins on Friday at Busch Stadium Does clinching too early lead to a rusty start? Offensive stars on both sides Pitching leans towards the Phillies Who are the top starters for the Cardinals New Managers How important has Albert Pujols been Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-        Dakota Hudson gets knocked around in his final start of the season, did Tuesday’s shellacking also knock him out of a playoff roster spot?-        All Star closer Ryan Helsley had to leave this one due to an injury, is it going to put his post season availability in jeopardy?-        And the Cardinals now know who they will play in the Wild Card Series on Friday and we have a new American League Home Run Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert passes the great Bambino on the RBI list, but the team loses in one of the worst ways possible-        Recap of last night’s game including a few pitching positives and negatives to take from losing to the Pirates AGAIN-        Do the Cardinals have a clear cut staff ace?-        The front office announced an extension with one of their relief pitchers-        And the latest on the Playoff Picture as the final team punched their ticket to the postseason in the National League and the Cardinals will probably be playing them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cardinals dedicated this final regular season home series to Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina- We look back at the impact Albert has had this season and how tough it will be to replace Yadi- Recaps of all 3 games including good starts by Flaherty and Montgomery- Albert hits 701, 702 and ties Babe Ruth in RBIs- Wainwright struggles againInjury updates on Hicks and O'NeillPlayoff Picture Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at the different ways the Cardinals could go about playing guys in the final 6 games of the season against PittsburghMailbag Friday- Playoff roster questions- Would you keep a famous home run ball?- Scary MoviesWhat Cardinals was doing charity work at a fast food restaurant on Thursday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals lose to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday 5 - 1- B Squad Lineup but playing for post season spots- Jose Quintana is still awesomeRookie Impact On This Season- Brendan Donovan- Lars Nootbar- Andre PallanteInjury Updates- Tyler O'Neill- Jordan Hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 6 - 2 to clinch the National League Central Division Championship- Post Season Experience On The Team- Miles Mikolas looked great- Dylan Carlson as an X Factor- Playoff Scenarios in the NL/AL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the future of the St. Louis Cardinals organization look like?We discuss the top prospects in the system including:- Jordan Walker- Masyn Winn- Moises Gomez- Joshua Baez- Matthew Liberatore- Gordon Graceffo- Tink Hence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert Pujols hits home runs 699 and 700 on Friday night- Recap the magical moment- Stack up Albert's greatness over the yearsJose Quintana continued his dominance on Friday as well- Breakdown how good Quintana has been and should he be one our top starters come playoff timeCards lose Saturday and SundayInjury updates on Jordan Hicks and Tyler O'Neill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The scoreless streak and the losing streak come to an end as the Cardinals defeat the Padres 5 - 4Recap of yesterday's actionPreview of the Los Angeles Dodgers SeriesMailbag Segment:Nolan Arenado opting out? Favorite ballparks? Walk up songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cardinals are shut out for the 3rd straight time, losing to the Padres by the score of 1 - 0What to do with prospect Moises GomezCircle The Bases:Playoff Picture updateAaron Judge's amazing seasonPujols mentioned with Bonds for one statJoey Votto becoming fan friendly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offense gets shut out again as we break down the numbers in SeptemberWould Albert return next season if he doesn't get to 700?Farm Report: Record tying slugger, Pitcher of the Week winner, 19 year old show some real promise after an injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Crossover Episode with the Cardinals and Padres to set to begin a 3 game series this week in CaliforniaWe discuss Trade Deadline moves for each team including Juan SotoStruggles for both teams offensivelyPitching Matchups for the seriesWho would be the starters if they faced each other in the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals win 3 of 4 from the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend- Albert hits 698- Sweep the Saturday Doubleheader- Bats disappear on SundayA breakdown of the offensive woes that have plagued them in September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds come to town and shut down the St. Louis Cardinals offenseSome notable players have really struggled recently including Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan ArenadoMail Bag- Catcher's next year- World Series chances- Favorite LIVE moment at a Cardinals game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set the record for games started as battery mates- Game RecapFun facts about the careers of Wainwright and Yadi togetherInjury updates on Steven Matz, Dylan Carlson and Genesis CabreraPreview of the upcoming series against the Cincinnati RedsRoberto Clemente Day in MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Kellerman apologizes for his ridiculous statements about Albert PujolsRecap of last night's loss to the Milwaukee BrewersAdam Wainwright and Yadier Molina are set to make history tonightCircle The Bases:- Dodgers clinch the NL West- Trout's home run streak ends at 7- Aaron Judge's run a the AL home run record and a Triple Crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's Episode:- Response to Max Kellerman's insinuation that Albert Pujols is cheating this season- Preview of the Brewers v Cardinals 2 game series- The decline of Christian Yelich- Brewers have made good tradesPaul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado could join rare company in the MVP votingFarm Report:- Matthew Liberatore, Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker, Gordon Graceffo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recap of the weekend in Pittsburgh against the Pirates- Cards bats are silent again on Friday, should we worry about Mikolas yet?- Saturday the Cardinals get 3 hits from Pujols including 696 and come from behind to win it in the 9th- Sunday is a pitcher's duel until Albert smokes 697 to take the lead in the 9thStory of who caught the historic 697 home run ball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices