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Brian Walton & Kyle Reis

of thecardinalnation.com

Wednesday with Walton – May 21, 2025

Wednesday with Walton – May 21, 2025

This week, Brian and Kyle discuss recent news including the St. Louis tornadoes, Quinn Mathews’ rehab, expectations for JJ Wetherholt, little known Rainel Rodriguez background, reader questions about TCN’s new Top 50 Prospect List for May and potential promotion...

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Wednesday with Walton – May 14, 2025

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...

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Wednesday with Walton – May 7, 2025

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...

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Wednesday with Walton – April 23, 2025

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...

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Wednesday with Walton – April 16, 2025

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...

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Wednesday with Walton – April 9, 2025

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...

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