Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals were shutout in the finale against the LA Dodgers. While the Dodgers are one of the best teams in the NL, this is definitely a series that got away from the Cardinals. After a 7-6 win, they preceded to blow a 6-0 lead before getting shut-out on Thursday. The good news is the Reds are coming to town. The bad news is the Reds have been playing awfully good baseball for the last week. With three rookies scheduled to pitch for Cincinnati, the key for the Cardinals is to get to the bullpen. WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals had a win slip from their fingertips last night in a 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Leading 6-0 in the 7th, the Cardinal bullpen surrendered 7 runs in the final three frames. Was this a cause of bad management, bad bullpen formation or players underperforming? How about a combination of all three. That said, the offense was wonderful last night, getting contributions up and down the lineup. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado mashed early, but you also saw Andrew Knizner step up. What will his role be when Yadier Molina comes back?Tonight's game is an extremely tall task with an already depleted bullpen, Dakota Hudson on the mound and a good starter for the Dodgers. How can the Cardinals get the job done?WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Despite a Los Angeles Dodger comeback, the St. Louis Cardinals prevailed victorious yesterday by the final of 7-6. Jordan Hicks was used as the opener, who gave way to Johan Oviedo, then scheduled starter Matthew Liberatore came in the game in the fourth inning. St. Louis won, does this make that move a successful one? Should the Cardinals implement this strategy again? What was the reasoning behind it?Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Yadier Molina. He could be returning around the trade deadline and despite what his offensive production has been in 2022, that should be a positive for a team searching for their leader.Packy Naughton gets out of an unimaginable jam to save the game yesterday, earning more trust from Marmol and company. Finally, a tall task for Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals tonight, how do they win? Waino's the key.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Albert Pujols has been named to the Home Run Derby team, one of four participants in the NL. This is his fifth appearance in the Derby, and will be his last. Can he go out on top?The bottom of the St. Louis Cardinals lineup was a key in the Cardinals win over the Phillies. After JD and Lucas questioned the likes of Edmundo Sosa, Corey Dickerson and Lars Nootbaar, they all produced key RBI's in the win. Who else should the two question in order to get them to produce?This week's series against the LA Dodgers will not be an easy one. While not facing Kershaw or Urias, the pitching this weekend is still daunting. To finish the show, JD and Lucas discuss a weird rumor that the Cardinals are involved in.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Four Cardinals were named to the NL All-Star Team over the weekend. Albert Pujols (Legacy), Paul Goldschmidt (Starter), Nolan Arenado (Reserve), and Ryan Helsley (Bullpen) will all represent St. Louis in LA next week at the mid-summer classic. Was there a Cardinal that was not named, but should have been?Also, Pujols hit a home run in a Cardinal win as the offense came back to life, even if only for one game. While Pujols provided the homer, the offense mainly relied on small-ball Sunday to win. The Cardinals now go for a series split tonight against the Phillies, but have a tall task in facing off against Aaron Nola.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Dylan Carlson helped the Cardinals with his bat, his glove, and his arm yesterday as St. Louis avoided the sweep, It was an all-hands-on-deck night for the bullpen, but they held it together and only surrendered two runs in the extra-inning win. Carlson getting hot is huge for this team, as is the possible return of Tyler O'Neill this weekend. The Cardinals will look for better fortunes against the Phillies this weekend. Pitching this weekend provides some fun matchups, such as Wheeler/Wainwright and Nola/Mikolas!Also, vote for Goldenado for the All-Star game! Today's show concludes with an announcement from Lucas.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals are in danger of getting swept by the Atlanta Braves. While the Braves are a good team with solid pitching, the lack of offense from the Cardinals is starting to be a concern. They aren't hitting with RISP and they're stranding too many runners on. Can Tyler O'Neil's and Harrison Bader's return help this team enough?Miles Mikolas was not as sharp as he's been, and he said he was frustrated with the Braves' hitters for getting time granted so late. Is his grievance justified?Also, injury updates on O'Neill, Dickerson, Matz and more!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

It's been reported that the commissioner now has the right to send someone to the All-Star game in recognition of their career accomplishments. Few people in the NL deserve it like Cardinals' legend Albert Pujols. It would be a return to LA, an opportunity for the nation to say goodbye to a legend and a chance for a memorable All-Star moment. JD and Lucas both wholeheartedly agree Rob Manfred should make this happen. Also, this team still (desperately) needs pitching. This is being made more evident by a report that Steven Matz's rehab start could become a MLB start against Atlanta on Thursday. WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals, as it stands, are a playoff team. However, that does not mean they are without weakness. This team needs additions to its' pitching staff, and they need to be external. JD Hafron, the show's new co-host, joins the show to break down some options for the Cardinals! Frankie Montas' name gets thrown around a lot, but what about a Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard or in-Division Foe Luis Castillo?Lucas and JD also break down the team's top rookies and discuss the MVP-level play of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

As the calendar turns to July, trade season is heating up and the All Star Game is nearing. The midway point is also near, so it's time to start thinking about who the MVP should be. In the NL it's no real question: Paul Goldschmidt. Locked On MLB hosts all voted on MVP Power Rankings, and Goldy was voted in the No. 1 spot. Is anyone else even close?Also breaking down the Cardinals losing game three to Miami and how they can make a strong statement against the Phillies.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Many have said the Cardinals need pitching help, which is true. However, to get help they will have to give something up. Who are some candidates that could be on the move? While the top four prospects likely are staying put, there are some prospects that could be moved. What about Harrison Bader or Tyler O'Neill? Can Junior Fernandez increase trade value or is he staying put?We also give an injury update on today's show and what the returning players could mean to the team. ALSO: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO END THE SHOW!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals have beat the Marlins twice, once by a blowout and once by forcing a comeback. Monday's win saw Adam Wainwright turn back the clock (again), Juan Yepez make a ROY statement and Goldy continue his MVP type season. Tuesday saw the offense come back, Carlson have a big day and the bullpen be dynamite.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The starting rotation for the St. Louis Cardinals took a hit on Monday with Jack Flaherty going to the IL with a shoulder strain. With his ineffectiveness and another IL stint, it's time to admit the Cardinals need starting pitching help. It's been clear they've needed the bullpen help, but now the Cardinals should seriously consider external help for their staff. This was highlighted after a bad weekend against the Chicago Cubs. How can the Cardinals turn things around against the Miami Marlins? All of this and more discussed on today's show.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Nolan Gorman has 6 home runs in 29 games, including 2 last night against Milwaukee. We knew he'd strike out, but we didn't know he'd adjust to the majors so quickly. If he keeps up this pace, an All-Star appearance and a running at Rookie of the Year are not out of the question.In other news, Jack Flaherty struggled for a second straight start. It's difficult to watch, but we know the talent is still there, he just has to execute.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Corbin Burnes was dominant last night, as he usually is against the St. Louis Cardinals. Combine that with an over-aggressive (and rare) mistake by Brendan Donovan and you get a 2-0 loss. St. Louis will now look to win two of the next three, and it turns to Jack Flaherty to do that in game two. Flaherty will look to execute more in his second start of the season.The show finishes up talking about the lack of production from Cardinal catchers this season.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals dropped two of three over the weekend in Boston, and the main takeaway is that this bullpen needs help. Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley were not used, so the rest of the 'pen got a chance to step up and they did not. Both Friday and Sunday saw 9th-inning comebacks squandered due to late runs given up by the bullpen in the 7th or 8th innings.This week's series against the Brewers is as important as a series can get in mid June. Both teams are 38-30, so the Cardinals will be looking to take advantage of four games against their division rival. It'll be a tall task, especially tonight, because that Brewer pitching is awfully good.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Jack Flaherty's return to the St. Louis Cardinals was underwhelming. There's no denying that, but what we can do is be patient with Flaherty as he works his way back. If a few things go differently Wednesday night defensively, it's a whole different narrative for the start. A healthy Jack Flaherty has the track record of being a top-notch arm. The biggest thing moving forward is keeping him healthy. Also, Dylan Carlson is starting to heat up. That's something we need to keep our eye on.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to Fenway Park to battle the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Game One's matchup of Adam Wainwright v Michael Wacha is full of storylines. Once thought to be the Cardinals next ace, Wacha has found success so far in Boston. Wainwright, still the Cardinals ace, takes the mound in game one and will look for more success than he had in game one of the 2013 WS. Overall, the Cardinals have a chance to show that their offense can compete against a playoff caliber team this weekend.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Jack Flaherty is making his 2022 season debut for the St. Louis Cardinals tonight. He'll be on a 60-pitch limit for the Redbirds, but his return is one that this staff needs badly. If he's able to pitch like he did in the second half of 2019 or the first half of 2021, him coming back elevates this staff to a whole other level. Regardless of his efectiveness, his return will mean one Cardinal will have to go. Who could that Cardinal be and how does the staff look differently once he returns?WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Miles Mikolas turned in 8.2 innings of spectacular work yesterday for the St. Louis Cardinals. He gave up just one hit in the ninth, and his last two performances are begging the question: is he a Cy Young Candidate? While that might be a dark horse, Paul Goldschmidt is definitely a favorite for the MVP. Goldy hit three more home runs for the Cardinals in their double header sweep of the Pirates yesterday and he doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…