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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Gary Gaetti
Cardinals Gary Gaetti sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.”
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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.
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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
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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.”
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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.
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David Eckstein | May 2023
David Eckstein sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his career. Topics include playing next to Scott Rolen, being managed by Tony La Russa, and the surprising message his dad had for him after the 2006 World Series. Eckstein also discusses raising awareness for organ donation, and supporting his wife Ashley Eckstein in her work as an actress.
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Chip Caray
St. Louis Cardinals new TV play-by-play voice Chip Caray sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Chip discusses his path in broadcasting, taking the Cardinals job replacing his friend Dan McLaughlin, his upbringing in St. Louis, getting to know his father and grandfather later in life, and he shares stories from his career.
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Ozzie & Waino | April 2023
Ozzie Smith and Adam Wainwright discuss Waino’s career and final season as a Cardinal. They also talk through life away from baseball and what comes next for Wainwright.
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3/22/23 Countdown to Opening Day Show
There’s less than a week away to Opening Day, so this is our last Countdown to Opening Day Show of the season! Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol; Christina Whitlock, the first uniformed woman coach in Cardinals history; Jonathan Webb of MLB International; Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill with Tom Ackerman; Joe Strohm, Cardinals Vice President of Ticket Sales; and Megan Hoffman, VP of Development with the American Heart Association to promote the Heart Walk at Busch Stadium on May 13th. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane as he revisits the last home game of the 2022 season that saw Cardinal legends Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright all exit the game together in grand fashion.
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3/15/23 Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show
In tonight's Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show at 6:00PM CT, hear Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with catcher Willson Contreras, pitching prospect Tink Hence, ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson, and Cardinals Manager of Season Tickets Kyle Eberhart. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane and revisits Albert Pujols’ 699th and 700th career home runs complete with the radio calls as heard on KMOX and the Cardinals Radio Network.
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Scott Spiezio
2006 Cardinals World Champion Scott Spiezio joins former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.”
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3/8/23 Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show
In tonight’s edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with former outfielder Curtis Granderson, ESPN's Karl Ravech, CEO of Dinger Bats Kyle Drone, new Cardinals pitcher Anthony Misiewicz, and Cardinals VP of Event Services and Merchandising Vicki Bryant.
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3/1/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
3/1/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
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2/22/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
In this week’s Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show hosted by Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley, hear their spring training interviews with Ken Rosenthal, Nolan Arenado, Ozzie Smith, and manager Oliver Marmol
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2/15/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Cardinals broadcasters Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak; Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith; broadcaster Ricky Horton; Cardinals pitcher James Naile; and Theme Ticket Manager Bethany White.
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Whitey Herzog
Cardinals Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.”
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2/08/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
50 days till Opening Day! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by: top Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker, Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney, Miami Marlins reporter for the Miami Herald Craig Mish, Cardinals minor league reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel Guerrero, and Cardinals Director of Event Operations Ashleigh Middlebrook.
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2/01/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
56 days till Opening Day! In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Hall of Famer Scott Rolen, Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante, new TV voice of the Cardinals for Bally Sports Midwest Chip Caray, and Vice President of Ticket Sales Joe Strohm.
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1/25/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
63 days til Opening Day! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne discuss Scott Rolen's selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame. FanGraphs Senior Writer Jay Jaffe, Cardinals broadcaster Ricky Horton, and General Manager Michael Girsch all join the show to discuss Rolen's future induction into the Hall and the upcoming Redbirds season. Pitchers and catchers report in less than three weeks!
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1/11/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, MLB Network Radio host & former Mets GM Jim Duquette, Bally Sports Midwest analyst & former Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, MLB Network’s Keith Costas, Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com John Denton, and Cardinals Director of Marketing Martin Coco all join Cardinals Announcer Mike Claiborne and KMOX host Matt Pauley on this week’s Countdown to Opening Day Show.
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1/5/23: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
In the first Countdown to Opening Day Show of 2023, hear Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley’s hot stove discussion with a number of guests