Cardinals Minor Leagues
“It’s the best sport”; Cardinals’ minor league voices Andrew Buchbinder, Jack Keffer and Harry Caray’s grandsons pay their dues
Springfield, Mo – “Walker gets into this one, a missile to centerfield – back on it is Barrosa, that ball is gone! Off the batter’s eye, Jordan Walker swings Springfield in front 1-0!” That’s how fans tuned-in to Springfield’s 96.9 FM The Jock heard Jordan Walker’s...
Wednesday with Walton – May 11, 2022
A visit about Cardinals minor leagues and the big news yesterday regarding Paul DeJong. We hear Brian Walton's thoughts on the longevity of Dejong's demotion and Kramer Robertson's call-up. We also get an update on some prospects not in the news as much lately...
Former Division II standout and “Hairy Man” Trent Baker earns first career win, Florida State League honors with Palm Beach
Angelo State University is located near the banks of the Concho River and surrounded by hundreds of miles of unforgiving Texas terrain. It’s also home to one the of the premier NCAA Division II baseball programs in the country. The route there from Trent Baker’s...
Wednesday with Walton – May 5, 2022
We visit with Brian Walton a day later than usual this week but that means we get to talk about Juan Yepez's debut yesterday in Kansas City. We also get into Moises Gomez's impressive few weeks as well as Nolan Gorman's future. Brian says it's not his defense that's...
Matt Koperniak, Nick Raposo take road less traveled to Double-A Springfield
Springfield, Mo – With a runner at third base and one out in the second inning of Sunday afternoon’s game in San Antonio, Springfield Cardinals’ outfielder Matt Koperniak ripped a line-drive into the right-field corner. The runner at third base – shortstop Delvin...
Wednesday with Walton – Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Dan and Brian get into the Mets series at Busch. There’s a prospect at Double -A that is hitting for power and getting the attention of minor league baseball. Also, what’s the latest on Liberatore and Gorman. All covered here.
Skipper Jose Leger and “one day at a time” mantra fuel Moises Gomez’s breakout in Springfield
Springfield, Mo. – Cardinals’ manager Jose Leger rested at his desk two hours before Friday night’s affair with the Tulsa Drillers – the fourth game of a six-game series at Hammons Field. Leger’s gameday schedule was busier than usual because out-of-town visitors –...
Top Prospect, Jordan Walker, Showcases his Super-Sized Potential on Double-A Springfield Cardinals
Springfield, MO – Blustery winds whip the flags atop Hammons Field on a chilly spring evening unpleasant enough to force most of the sparse crowd to huddle behind blankets. It’s the bottom of the first inning and events are proceeding as planned for Tulsa Drillers’...
Wednesday with Walton – April 20, 2022
We visit with Brian Walton about the Cardinals farm system and how each level looks starting the season. His thoughts on Pujols return so far. Also, we talk about Gorman making noise in Memphis. Is his defense elite enough to move him up? Insights on pitchers Jake...
Wednesday with Walton – April 13, 2022
A few games into the Cardinals season and Brian Walton is here to talk baseball. We get an update on Gorman, Yepez, Liberatore and more Memphis Redbirds. Also, with no rule five draft this year, how does that impact the club? Brian tells us about Andre Pallante's...
Wednesday with Walton – April 6, 2022
We dive into the pecking order of Cardinals prospects with Brian Walton as minor league rosters have been set. He tells us a handful of players to keep an eye on at each level. We get into the significance of Jordan Walker's assignment to Springfield. Also, what is...
Wednesday with Walton – March 30, 2022
The Cardinals made some reassignment moves today down in Jupiter and will likely make many more in the coming days. We visit with Brian Walton here about those players sent out of big league camp and those still left. Brian gives us his thoughts on a few lesser known...