Cardinals Minor Leagues
Wednesday with Walton – May 14, 2025
Now that we are six weeks into the season, the two discuss which prospects are trending up and down in 2025. They start with Brian’s Cardinals Top 50 Prospect List from the off-season. Kyle comments on where he agrees and disagrees and why plus adds some rising names...
Wednesday with Walton – May 7, 2025
This week, Brian and Kyle focus primarily on pitching. Recent and future use of Michael McGreevy and Gordon Graceffo is the first stop. Also touched on is reliever churn and the unexpected emergence of Kyle Leahy. The role of pitching labs in development is discussed...
Clutch Defense by Davis and Resilient Wetherholt Help Cashew Chickens Soar Past Naturals
Javier Vaz slapped a line drive down the left field line that appeared destined to put the go-ahead run in scoring position for Northwest Arkansas in the ninth inning at Hammons Field on Thursday. But Chase Davis would have none of that. The Cardinals’ 2023 first...
Wednesday with Walton – April 23, 2025
Brian and Kyle return to the subject of injuries to pitching prospects, as Sem Robberse became the fourth Triple-A starter on the shelf. That led to a discussion of system depth, not only with starters, but also with relievers and position players. Against the...
Healthy and having fun, Tekoah Roby on the cusp of escaping Double-A purgatory
Tekoah Roby toes the rubber in Springfield tonight, 627 days after he was traded by the Texas Rangers at the MLB trade deadline in 2023. The 21-year-old Roby had caught the eye of a Cardinals’ organization desperate for dynamic arms by recording 50 strikeouts over ten...
Wednesday with Walton – April 16, 2025
Brian and Kyle discuss the recent injuries to pitching prospects Cooper Hjerpe and Quinn Mathews and potential impacts. Josh Kross’ Florida State League Player of the Week award is noted and several recent standouts at each level are highlighted. They close with a...
Wednesday with Walton – April 9, 2025
Brian and Kyle discuss St. Louis pitching including Matthew Liberatore as well as two potential bullpen reinforcements/replacements. Kyle explains why Cade McGee and Josh Kross may be important to the future of the farm system. Pitchers reviewed include Michael...
Mafia movie buff Max Rajcic whacks Wichita in 2025 debut, earns Texas League Pitcher of the Week honors
Max Rajcic reported early to Cardinals’ spring training in late January, but first the mafia movie buff took a pilgrimage to Italy. The food and countryside left an impression and Rajcic returned wearing a mustache in the style of Robert De Niro’s young Vito Corleone...
Winning is “in my blood”; JJ Wetherholt arrives with high expectations after long drive to Double-A Springfield
Springfield Cardinals new skipper Patrick Anderson observed batting practice on Field 6 at the Cardinals’ spring training complex in Jupiter when he noticed something odd. It was time to gather the balls scattered around the outfield – a chore that normally falls to...
Wednesday with Walton – April 2, 2025
Brian and Kyle discuss the starts to the season by St. Louis and Memphis, including fan support. They take a major focus on pitching, both what went right and wrong. They then review the Opening Day rosters at Double-A Springfield and High-A Peoria, again with special...
Wednesday with Walton – March 26, 2025
Brian and Kyle discuss the ramifications to both St. Louis and Memphis of the final Opening Day roster decisions made by the Cardinals, including center field, back up shortstop and the starting rotation. They touch on performances in the Memphis-St. Louis exhibition...
Wednesday with Walton – March 19, 2025
Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals performances in the Spring Breakout Game, focusing on three standout pitching prospects, Luis Gastelum, Cooper Hjerpe and Quinn Mathews. They review upcoming St. Louis roster decisions heading into Opening Day while recalling a few of...