St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Cardinals beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook.

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Lance Lynn
Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Lynn discusses how different it is now being back in St. Louis compared to earlier in his career, how his role has evolved as a pitcher and teammate over his career, being a free agent, choosing to come home to St. Louis, he explains some of his on-field antics, being impressed with the young talent on the roster, and more.
25 min
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Ozzie and Arenado Grounders Breakdown | April 2024
Listen in as Ozzie Smith and Nolan Arenado take ground balls together, and the hosts of the show interject behind the scenes experiences from the full interview.
21 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show – 3/21/24
We are just ONE WEEK away from Opening Day! In the final edition of Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley, Mike Claiborne, and Tom Ackerman bring you the latest coverage and player interviews from Jupiter, Florida.
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show – 3/14/24
We are just TWO WEEKS away from Opening Day! Cardinals Spring Training coverage continues from Jupiter, Florida in this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show with Matt Pauley, Mike Claiborne, and Tom Ackerman.
73 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show – 3/7/24
Cardinals Spring Training coverage continues from Jupiter, Florida in this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show with Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne.
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show - 2/22/24
In this jam-packed edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Show, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne broadcast from Spring Training in Jupiter, Florida and speak with pitching coach Dusty Blake, infielder prospect Thomas Saggese, returning Cardinal Matt Carpenter, reliever Andrew Kittredge, and Senior Writer for Cardinals Magazine Stan McNeal. Also featured are audio cuts from manager Oliver Marmol and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt who spoke to the media earlier today at camp. Cardinals Spring Training games officially begins this Saturday with two split-squad games, one facing the Miami Marlins, and the other facing the New York Mets. Catch the action versus the Marlins on KMOX and the Cardinals Radio Network Saturday at 11:55AM CT!
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show - 2./15/24
Spring Training is officially underway, and Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne bring you the first Countdown to Opening Day show from Jupiter, Florida! Hear audio from Sonny Gray, John Mozeliak, and Oli Marmol, plus exclusive interviews with Tommy Edman, and new RHPs Kyle Gibson and Nick Robertson.
73 min
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Daniel Descalso
2011 World Series Champion Daniel Descalso sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Daniel discusses rejoining the organization as bench coach, the responsibilities of his new role, the focus of spring training, teaching guys fundamentals before they make it to the big leagues, working with some of his former teammates on this roster, Masyn Winn taking the next step, the game of baseball evolving and more
34 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show - 2/8/24
It’s the last Countdown to Opening Day Show originating from St. Louis! Next week, Matt Pauley will be in sunny Jupiter, Florida at Cardinals Spring Training alongside Mike Claiborne. In tonight’s show, Matt speaks with Cardinals Director of Scouting and former Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores on his role with team and history with the Cards, emerging prospects like Thomas Saggese and Tink Hence, and what it’s like working under President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. Matt also speaks with Cardinals Account Executive of Premium Sales & Service Whitney Banker; and Bob Lutz, founder of the League 42 Foundation.
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show 2/1/24
Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show and are joined by former Cardinals first baseman and slugger Matt Adams at Ballpark Village. Adams discusses his time with the Cardinals, free agency, how his faith impacts his play, and of course his iconic home run off Clayton Kershaw in Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS. Chris Townsend of the Oakland A's Cast and Michael Hall, Executive Director of CardinalsCare, also make an appearance as we continue to countdown to Opening Day on March 28th in Los Angeles vs the Dodgers.
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show 1/25/24
Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host the Countdown to Opening Day Show and are joined by former Cardinal pitcher, 2006 World Series champion, and now Cardinals TV announcer Brad Thompson to discuss the Cards' offseason additions, the state of the starting rotation, Oli Marmol’s managerial style, spring training, and more! Bethany White, Manager of Theme Tickets for the Cardinals also joins the show to promote this year's exciting theme nights at Busch Stadium, and audio from newest Cardinal Matt Carpenter's press conference is featured as he speaks on his return to St. Louis.
74 min
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1/18/24 - Countdown to Opening Day Show on the ...
As we get closer and closer to Cardinals Opening Day, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne bring you a great edition of the Countdown to Opening Day show.
74 min
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Kyle Gibson
New St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.”
34 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show 1/11/24
In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne visit with Cardinals TV announcer for Bally Sports Midwest Chip Caray to discuss the offseason
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show 1/4/24
Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne continue the Cardinals offseason conversation in the first Countdown to Opening Day Show of 2024.
74 min
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Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show - 12/28/23
In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne take a look back at some of the biggest stories from 2023, like Adam Wainwright's 200th career win and the passing of St. Louis icon Mike Shannon. Hear from Wainwright himself who speaks on the milestone, and from Joe Torre, Joe Buck, Bob Costas, who speak on the loss of their friend Mike Shannon. Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne also feature some of the greatest moments from this past season's "Friday Night Live! By Loews" postgame show, featuring the likes of Tom Pagnozzi, Keith Hernandez, and Ray Lankford.
74 min
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Bengie Molina
World Series Champion and two-time gold glove winner Bengie Molina sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Bengie discusses his current role with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Spanish Broadcaster, people listening to the Spanish broadcast around the world, Mike Scioscia giving him a chance to play in Anaheim, winning a World Series with his brother Jose as a teammate, the pressure on Yadier with two brothers in the major leagues, catching for Cy Young winners, caring about pitchers, his parents’ sacrifices and influence, playing against his brothers, and what Yadi is doing now in retirement.
41 min
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Brendan Ryan
Cardinals alum Brendan Ryan sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Brendan discusses missing the team bus one time in the minor leagues, working on his fielding with Jose Oquendo, playing for Tony LaRussa, shares stories about riding the bus with veterans, receiving a special gift from Albert Pujols, discusses his nightmare of running out to play shortstop late with Chris Carpenter on the mound in Cincinnati in 2010, being traded to Seattle after the 2010 season, and more.
51 min
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Adam Wainwright
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright fresh off his 200th career victory sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Wainwright discusses winning his 200th career game after a season of struggles, why he came back to play in 2023, if he really will retire after the season, what his plans are after retiring, leaving a legacy in the Cardinals’ organization, his relationship with Yadier Molina, support from his wife and family, his work helping people around the world to have clean water, and his unknown connection with Astro’s Mauricio Dubon
37 min
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Ozzie Smith | September 2023
Ozzie Smith joins the show to discuss his career and baseball at-large. Topics include other Hall of Famers, the responsibility of being a Cardinals great, what makes Coopertown, N.Y. special, and what it takes to play into your forties.
39 min
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Gary Gaetti
Cardinals Gary Gaetti sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.”
41 min
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Brad Thompson | August 2023
World Champion Brad Thompson debuted with the Cardinals as a right-handed sinker baller in 2005. During his five season in St. Louis he shared the field with a handful of Cardinals legends.
40 min
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Hall of Fame: Behind the Scenes | July 2023
This episode is dedicated to sharing what goes on behind the scenes in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend. Hear what Scott Rolen can expect, and take in stories from past induction weekends
18 min
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Ryan Helsley
St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.”
27 min
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Remembering Mike Shannon
St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and “Fast Eddie” of Fast Eddie’s Bonaire remember their dear friend Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon.
66 min