Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

Albert Pujols is officially a St. Louis Cardinal again. In his re-introductory press conference, it became clear that the Cardinals did not make this move in a ceremonial manor. This move is intended to help them win a championship. While this move might not put them in the conversation with the Dodgers or Braves, it does improve them. Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright all want to win. The Cardinals' leadership, including Oli Marmol want to win. This move would not have been made if it were just for ceremony or pageantry. WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Albert Pujols is BACK in St. Louis. The Machine has reportedly signed a 1-year, $2.5 million contract to finish his career with the Cardinals. He will be chasing a number of milestones, including 700 home runs. The nostalgia fans will love this move, and there is more baseball sense than meets the eye. Pujols will be finishing his career with the Cardinals along with Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina. You couldn't script it any better.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals could be a deadly one in 2022. It also could be different day-to-day, depending on the matchup. Oli Marmol has said he will vary his lineups based on the pitching, which is a good thing. Today, we talk about possible lineup constructions for the St. Louis Cardinals.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Paul DeJong will be the Cardinals' starting shortstop unless he fails badly this spring. That's not a bad thing as he's looked improved at the plate so far in spring. The DH position will be a position up for grabs as well as the 5th starter. With expanded rosters to start the season, we could see a ton of arms break camp with the Cardinals come Opening Day in two weeks.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

With Jack Flaherty being sidelined, the Cardinals have a choice on what to do with their 5th starter. Do they make a trade for a starter on the market like Sean Manaea or stick with their internal options? Bringing in a starter like Manaea would improve the rotation, but is the asking price too tall? Mock trades are discussed today, as well as updates on the seven arbitration eligible Cardinals.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Jack Flaherty and Alex Reyes have been sidelined for at least two weeks as the Cardinals' need for pitching continues to get worse. The depth moves they've made will be helpful, but do they need more? Plus, Trevor Story signed with the Boston Red Sox and that's ok. There have been plenty of positives so far in Spring Training, the Cardinals just need to break camp healthy.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The St. Louis Cardinals have added outfielder/designated hitter Corey Dickerson to a one year, $5 million contract. It's an overall solid move that does improve the team, giving the Cardinals a left-handed option for either their bench or the DH. However, injury concerns for Jack Flaherty and Alex Reyes should push the Cardinals to add pitching as soon as possible. Today's show finished up with a conversation about Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

With the Cincinnati Reds seemingly trading all of their players away, it's making the NL Central very winnable. The St. Louis Cardinals need to be more aggressive than ever to cement themselves not only as Division favorites, but as World Series favorites. Also on today's show, Lucas discusses Alex Reyes/Jordan Hicks and what they mean to the pitching depth and what options the Cardinals have for DH.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Is there a big signing coming for the St. Louis Cardinals? In recent days they have been linked to both Trevor Story and Albert Pujols. They've been reported as showing the MOST interest in Story. After an offseason of saying they're sticking to the reliever market, they've made two small moves so far. Also, what to look for in the first week of Spring Training.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

The lockout ended Thursday night, but it was eerily quiet on the Free Agent front despite a lot of excitement from fans and players alike. We expect a ton of movement over the weekend, but what exactly do the Cardinals plan to do? John Mozeliak tells us to be patient and that they have a plan to meet high expectations. A plan is great, but let's talk about executing that plan.WANT MORE DAILY ST. LOUIS CARDINALS CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

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…