Cardinals Minor Leagues
Double-A Cardinals’ superpowers on display in Springfield and Los Angeles on Saturday night
Home game No. 44 for the Springfield Cardinals was a blockbuster. Spiderman roamed the concourse and fans came early to collect Captain America bobbleheads. Two of the Cardinals’ own crusaders had gone missing; shortstop Masyn Winn and third baseman Jordan Walker were...
Wednesday with Walton – July 13, 2022
A look at the quick progression for Gordon Graceffo and Inohan Paniagua. Plus we talk about the latest prospect to debut in national top 100 lists- Tink Hence. Brian Walton talks about his history and why he pitched so few innings last year. We also get into this...
Wednesday with Walton- July 6, 2022
We dig into the Cardinals minor league players of the month, Malcom Nunez and Inohan Paniagua. Brian Walton details their success here. Also, we talk sluggers Moises Gomez, Alec Burleson and how teams/managers and handling all the call-ups.
Springfield speedster Mike Antico would make Whitey Herzog proud
Springfield Cardinals’ manager Jose Leger has a sign for baserunners when he doesn’t want them to steal. He won’t be using it much with his new leadoff man. Mike Antico was promoted to Double-A Springfield on Friday and the speedy outfielder that swiped 37 bases at...
“It shows me that’s who I can be again”: Kansas City Monarchs’ all-star Matt Adams and Pete Kozma thrive in independent ball
Legends Field is the beautifully renovated home of the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association – an independent minor league for players not under contract with an MLB organization. At Legends Field, the Monarchs play host to the Milwaukee Milkmen, Sioux...
Wednesday with Walton – June 29, 2022
We take a good look at Sandy Alcantara who the Cardinals traded away to Miami and now face tonight. Brian Walton gives a bit of background on that trade. We also get an update on Gordon Graceffo, who could be close to a move. Will it be to Memphis or St. Louis? Could...
Bernie on the Cardinals: Redbird Rookies Are Providing Tremendous Value in the NL Central Race.
The Cardinals have a solid 39-31 record and are tied for first place in the NL Central as they play the Brewers on Wednesday night in Milwaukee. Question: What would the record – and the team – look like without their rookie players? Well, I don’t think the Cardinals...
Wednesday with Walton – June 22, 2022
We dive into Jack Flaherty's performance last night as well as Brendan Donovan's incredible presence so far this year. Also, Brian Walton talks about how his organization has re-ranked the Cardinals prospects now that so many players have been called up from Memphis....
Alec Burleson
A great interview here with Alex Burleson of the Memphis Redbirds. He's one of the hottest hitters in the Cardinals organization and broadcaster Alex Coil visits with him about his success. He digs into his routine, being a former two-way player and more. Listen:
Limo rides to Cici’s Pizza, “Suck it up Buttercup”, and America’s Pastime: Cardinals’ minor leaguers and fans share stories on Father’s Day.
I caught up with Cardinals minor leaguers and fans to talk baseball, fatherhood, and swap dad stories. Happy Father’s Day. Cory Spangenberg is an infielder for the Memphis Redbirds. He is the son of Ken Spangenberg and father to two-year-old daughter, Madison. His...
Jordan Walker’s bomb, Masyn Winn’s glove and Gordon Graceffo’s arm lift Springfield to consecutive wins
Springfield, Mo. – Jordan Walker was tardy on a first-pitch slider from Corpus Christi reliever Jojanse Torres and Cards’ manager Jose Leger worried it spelled doom for a key at-bat. Springfield rallied from an early six-run hole to tie Wednesday’s game against the...
Wednesday with Walton – June 15, 2022
An incredible night for the Cardinals' Miles MIkolas last night. Brian Walton talks it over with us here. His thoughts on Bader's effort to catch that last fly ball and his removal over the weekend. Also, we discuss two names in line to help the major league team...