Cardinals Minor Leagues
Weekly with Walton – May 16, 2023
We talk Cardinals with Brian Walton and get an update on some prospects down in Memphis. The roadblock in front of Luken Baker, the latest on Ivan Herrera's path and Masyn Winn's future. Are there any recent developments with Matthew Liberatore? Why are the Cardinals...
“Relaxed” Matt Koperniak swinging hot bat after World Baseball Classic run with Great Britain
When Matt Koperniak stepped into the left-handed batters’ box to face Adam Wainwright, his parents and girlfriend watched from the stands – the only ordinary piece of an otherwise surreal scene for the 25-year-old Cardinals’ farmhand. Trayce Thompson had just smacked...
Weekly with Walton – May 4, 2023
A look at the Cardinals still flailing and the moves in between majors/minors. What does it mean that Zack Thompson was sent down? Will we see Liberatore soon? Brian Walton talks about Lars Nootbaar, Luken Baker, Chandler Redmond and other potential power-hitters. He...
Wednesday with Walton – April 27, 2023
An uncharacteristically poor start to the Cardinals season leads us to look at who may be available in the minor leagues. Brian Walton talks about Jordan Walker's move to Triple-A, the signing of Motter, injuries to Tommy Parsons and Dak Hudson. Plus why DeJong is a...
“I’m like hey, trust it, rip it.” Michael McGreevy slides up to Memphis thanks to dominating slider
In the second inning of Springfield’s 3-2 win over the Midland Rockhounds on Thursday, Michael McGreevy experienced déjà vu. McGreevy jumped ahead 0-2 on Midland RockHounds’ first baseman Logan Davidson, and Springfield catcher Pedro Pagés called for a slider...
Adam Wainwright strikes out three in Double-A rehab, delights kids on “field trip” day in Springfield
Adam Wainwright’s line at Hammons Field: 3 innings pitched, 4 hits, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts, 59 pitches and 5,581 memories made. Wainwright said his sore groin felt fine and with the Cardinals off to a rocky start, he’s anxious to get back to St. Louis. “I only...
Wednesday with Walton – April 19, 2023
Jordan Montgomery takes the loss last night. What's Brian Walton's take on the Cardinals underwhelming April? He talks about the starters in Memphis and potentially why they haven't been called up. He compares Jordan Hicks to Tink Hence. The Jordan Walker dynamic...
Wednesday with Walton – April 12, 2023
We dive into pitching depth at Memphis with Brain Walton today. Who are their starters and how close are they to majors? Hudson has an ERA over 4 and has not done well. Matthew Liberatore has been excellent. Connor Thomas has started well and Graceffo has shown...
Wednesday with Walton – April 6, 2023
Brian Walton runs down the Cardinals prospects to watch as minor league seasons get under way. He also talks about the pitching rotation in Memphis and who could be on the move soon. News on power-hitting Luken Baker, Masyn Winn and top pick, Joshua Baez. Listen here:
Chandler Redmond made history, then transformed his body to climb depth chart in 2023
A few blocks east of Hammons Field – or about the distance of a towering Chandler Redmond home run – is the famous “Route 66” Steak ‘n Shake that dishes out the slugger’s favorite indulgences. A Western BBQ Steakburger and Butterfinger milkshake. Redmond returns to...
Wednesday with Walton – March 29, 2023
Jordan Walker gets to experience his first opening day in St. Louis tomorrow. We talk it all over here with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. He also gives us some insight on how far away Masyn Winn really is from the majors. But will there be a spot for him,...
Wednesday with Walton – March 15, 2023
We get into Cardinals minor league camp this morning with Brian Walton. Why was Freddie Pacheco cut in one of the more surprising spring moves? We take a look at the potential rotation for Triple A Memphis. Brian also talks about Tink Hence's camp so far and more....