Cardinals Minor Leagues
With Cards’ top pitching prospects watching, Flaherty sharp in final rehab start
From a dugout perch at Hammons Field on Wednesday night, the Cardinals’ first round pick in the 2021 MLB draft studied St. Louis’ first round pick in 2014. “Watching the way Jack goes about his business, it’s like a fighter pilot,” Springfield righthander Michael...
Ryan Loutos
WashU grad, Ryan Loutos, talks about his path to the Memphis Redbirds and his knack for analytics. He turned down a job in software engineering for baseball and now he's helping the Cardinals develop programs for players like him. He's moving quickly up the ranks in...
Wednesday with Walton – August 17, 2022
An update on some of the top prospects in the Cardinals minor-league system here with Brian Walton. How has Matthew Liberatore done since heading down to Memphis? Brian has seen his name drop a bit in national rankings. We also talked about Zach Thompson, Gordon...
Memphis, St. Louis, Gwinnett, Syracuse, New York and back: Redbirds’ infielder Kramer Robertson’s wild season continues with homer in Memphis’ return
Kramer Robertson was napping in a hotel room in Norfolk, Virginia on May 9 when his phone rang. Robertson had gone 1-for-4 with a stolen base in the Redbirds’ 6-3 loss at Jacksonville the day before – the 446th minor league appearance for the Cardinals’ fourth round...
Wednesday with Walton – August 10, 2022
We discuss a few players in the minors who some are clamoring to call up. What's the situation for Alec Burleson, Zack Thompson and Jordan Walker. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks about Walker's transition to outfield. Does that create an opportunity for...
Springfield infielder Nick Dunn grinds at the plate, helps Cards top Hooks
In the top of the first inning at Whataburger Field on Sunday, Springfield Cardinals’ infielder Nick Dunn was in a tight spot, albeit a familiar one. With Mike Antico at first base and one out, Dunn took a called strike and then fouled off the second offering from...
Wednesday with Walton – August 3, 2022
We talk all about the movement this week for the St. Louis Cardinals as the trade deadline passed. What does Brian Walton think of the moves the team made at the deadline? We also talk about Jordan Walker moving to the outfield this week. What does that mean for him...
Luken Baker – Memphis Redbirds
First baseman Luken Baker has had a good 2022 season so far for the Memphis Redbirds. He visits with broadcaster Alex Coil here about his success, his growth over the years, commitment to education and more. What's next for him as far as game improvement? Who has he...
Malcom Nuñez clobbers Frisco, helps Springfield stay atop North Division standings
As a boy in Havana, Cuba, Springfield Cardinals’ first baseman Malcom Nuñez launched home runs from his backyard and the balls – or more often, objects that substituted for them – landed hard on nearby homes. Neighbors who complained quickly learned that Nuñez’...
Wednesday with Walton – July 27, 2022
Brian Walton takes a look at the mid-season Cardinals minor league teams with us today. He details the prospects in the system moving around to start the second half and the players recently drafted. How do the experts grade the Cardinals drafts overall in recent...
Connor Thomas’ strike-zone command sets him apart, creates path to St. Louis
Memphis’ left-hander Connor Thomas got an early start to his All-Star break itinerary during the Redbirds’ series in Nashville last week. After tossing five innings to help the Redbirds beat the Sounds 3-2 last Wednesday night – Thomas’ fifth victory of the season –...
Wednesday with Walton – July 20, 2022
We dig into the All-Star and Futures games with Brian Walton. Brian says the ASG was a bit too slow-paced and the Futures game, unfortunately, inaccessible to fans wanting to watch since it was only on the Peacock Network. We also take a look at the Cardinals draft...