Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals Rule 5 eligible players, putting them in three tiers – locks, maybes and maybe nots. They touched on the pros and cons of a long-term contract early in JJ Wetherholt’s career. A summary of early participants in winter ball was...
Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals arbitration eligible players, considering possible multi-year contracts and effect on tradability. They return to Jordan Walker in the context of his final option year and if that impacts the plan for him for 2026. Two emerging...
Brian and Kyle discuss major league news including Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Mike Shildt and Jordan Walker. Three international hitters identified by Baseball America were highlighted. They broke down the surprising no. 1 farm system ranking given the Cardinals by...
Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals on national Top 100 prospect lists from MLB Pipeline and Fangraphs, including changes since summer. They zoom in on catching, with thoughts about what is next for Ivan Herrera and the wealth of players at the position. Next is a review...
This week, Brian and Kyle offer their perspectives on Chaim Bloom’s Tuesday press conference and what they are still wondering about. Kyle Leahy to the rotation was touched on as was the return of Oliver Marmol. Springfield’s Texas League title was saluted and were...
This week, Brian and Kyle recap the 2025 season for the Cardinals organization’s minor league affiliates. Five award winners from Springfield are highlighted – JJ Wetherholt, Ixan Henderson, Joshua Baez, Brycen Mautz and manager Patrick Anderson. The two speculate as...
Brian and Kyle discuss the Cardinals organization’s Pitcher and Player of the Month for August, Luis Gastelum and Joshua Baez. They touch on Palm Beach’s three Florida State League All-Stars, Rainiel Rodriguez, Deniel Ortiz and Jason Savacool. The closing topic is a...
Brian and Kyle begin with Liam Doyle’s professional debut with Palm Beach and Tanner Franklin’s first start with Peoria. More late-season promotions announced on Tuesday were discussed, including Doyle to Springfield and Rainiel Rodriguez to Peoria. Also covered were...
This week, Brian and Kyle start with minor league playoff status, then major league news, including September 1 roster expansion and Jordan Walker. Other topics include a change at minor league hitting coordinator, another draftee activated, a league Player of the...
