Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

There has been an agreement between the MLBPA and MLBPA on a new CBA! This means Free Agents can sign/Trades can happen and the 2022 season is a go. Lucas gives his live reaction as well as discusses what this means for the St. Louis Cardinals.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Still no baseball as MLB decides to cancel another weeks worth of games. A bad situation continues to get worse for MLB as we are getting dangerously close to fans not coming back for good. How does this newest set of cancellations affect the St. Louis Cardinals? To wrap up the show, Lucas talks about how the Cardinal lineup is in good shape to be the best in the division.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

It was announced Tuesday that the season will be delayed by at least two series. While the news is without a doubt sad and upsetting, we're spending most of this show talking about the Cardinal bullpen! Can it be the best in the NL Central? Upgrades are definitely needed, but there's plenty of upside. Also, the ballot for the 2022 Cardinal Hall of Fame Ballot. Who should get in?WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Today's show is a conversation with St. Louis Cardinals' minor leaguer Alec Burleson! Burleson had a meteoric rise through the Cardinals' system in 2021, playing in Peoria, Springfield and Memphis. He found his power stroke last year and he explains how it wasn't really due to a mechanical change. His pitching background in college has helped him in professional baseball. He has high expectations in 2022, and the interview is finished with some fun-minded questions!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals' rotation stacks up as being a strong point for the team in 2022. Where does it line up with the rest of the rotations in the National League Central? Does it compete with the Brewers gauntlet of Woodford/Burns/Peralta? While some teams rotations will likely falter in 2022, others in the division will improve. All of this and more on today's show!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The start of the 2022 MLB season is in major jeopardy. While negotiations are ramping up, is it too late to start on time? Also, predicting what awards the Cardinals could be winning this offseason. To finish the show, a quick preview of next week's discussions on where the Cardinals rank in certain categories compared to the NL Central.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

It was reported that the Cardinals have some interest in Colin Moran. With the DH coming to the NL and the Cardinals needing a left-handed bat, he could fill a couple of needs. However, is he the best option out there? Do the Cardinals even need to go outside the organization to get a DH? To close the show, a look at Matt Carpenter's offseason plan to revitalize his career.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

2/22/22 is upon us, so we're having fun and looking at past players to wear a 2, 20 or 22 as a Cardinal! Red Schoendienst is a top Cardinal, but he's not the only Hall of Famer talked about today. Is Jack Flaherty on track to being the last Cardinal to wear 22? Lou Brock is far and away the best 20 in Cardinal history. All of this and more on today's episode!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Is the MLB All-Star game the best among the four major North-American Leagues? While the overall pagentry and showmanship of the festivities could improve, the game itself is the most entertaining. Also on today's show, a look at some of the top Cardinal performances in the mid-summer classic.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The Lockout is continuing as Thursday's meeting between the MLBPA and MLB lasted only 15 minutes. This continues to get worse for the sport. Today, Lucas tackles the question of how this affects the free agent market after the lockout is over. The Cardinals are going to need to be aggressive if they want to stay relevant in the NL Central. Should the top priority be the bullpen or the offense? All that and more on today's show.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals are on different ends of the playoff spectrum so Ethan Smith of Locked On Pirates comes on the show to discuss the two teams. Can the Pirates learn from the Cardinals? Ke'Bryan Hayes also looks to return to form and battle with Dylan Carlson for the next phenom to come from the NL Central. The show finishes up with a discussion on Rob Manfred's updates on the lockout.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The 2011 World Series will go down as one of the best World Series' of all time. Today, the host of Locked On Rangers joins the show to recall that series and look at where the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals have gone from there.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

In 2020, the San Diego Padres ended the St. Louis Cardinals' season in the Wild Card Series. In 2021, the Cardinals effectively ended the Padres' season with a sweep at Busch Stadium. Both teams show promise in 2022, so Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres joins the show to break it down! Where do both teams go from here? How did the Cardinals get it done? Should Padres fans be worried about Fernando Tatis' contract? These questions and more answered on today's show!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

So maybe the negotiations aren't going well between the MLBPA and MLB. According to Jeff Passan, MLB has requested a Federal Mediator to help the process. Today we talk about what that means for the sport and will it actually help. Also, a brief look at the speed of the 1982 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals!WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

One year ago today, the Nolan Arenado trade was made official. On today's show, Lucas looks deeper at the pieces the Cardinals gave up in that trade. While there's one player who had a good season in 2021, it's still a trade that the Cardinals are looked at as winners. Even statistics can do little to describe what Nolan Arenado meant to the Cardinals last season, and the prospects given up didn't hurt their farm system.Also, there's an actual move to discuss as the Cardinals added possible bullpen depth via a minor league deal.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The Nolan Arenado trade was reported a year ago on January 29th, and was made official one year ago tomorrow (February 1st). Today, we're looking back on what that trade meant for the St. Louis Cardinals and how it was a franchise-defining acquisition. Arenado made the Cardinals better on both sides of the ball and added a leader into the clubhouse. Furthermore, it was a win in terms of players given up and financially speaking.Segment three is a fun discussion on whether or not MLB managers/coaches should be wearing uniforms or having numbers like the players do. What're your thoughts?WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs is unlike many in sports. While it's had its heated moments, the friendly aspect is a positive appeal. Today, Andrew Belleson of Locked On Cubs joins the show to talk everything Cubs/Cardinals! Both teams had a rollercoaster 2021, but only one ended up in October. Jon Lester made a lasting impact on the Cubs and was serviceable for the Cardinals, so the two discuss him. To end the show, 2022 goals and the lockout are discussed.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Former Cardinal Scott Rolen saw his percentage for Cooperstown increase on this year's Hall of Fame Ballot, but still short of the 75% needed for enshrinement. 2023 will likely be his year, but still unfortunate he's having to wait. David Ortiz was the only player with the 75%, meaning Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will have to rely on getting in via a committee later down the road. Also, should former players get more of a say in Hall of Fame voting?WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Jack Flaherty had one of the most dominant stretches in baseball history in 2019. Since then, he's shown flashes of brilliance but has been unable to put together his ace repertoire for a whole season. He shouldn't be doubted, but it should be recognized it's time for him to be an ace for 30-32 starts.Also, this starting staff has some upside to it with Adam Wainwright, Steven Matz, Miles Mikolas and Dakota Hudson all having opportunities for success.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals shortstop dilemma continues to be interesting. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch recently wrote a story about how Paul DeJong is working on finding a routine and improving his swing after a down 2021. Is this improvement enough to be satisfied with DeJong being the everyday shortstop in 2022?Also, the MLBPA and MLB will meet Monday to continue negotiations towards a new CBA.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…