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.
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
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12/29/22: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
It’s the last Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show of the year!
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12/14/22: Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day
Cardinals new catcher Willson Contreras, President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney and lead Cardinals Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold all join Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley on Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day.
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Bonus: Contreras Press Conference
Bonus: Contreras Press Conference
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Dan McLaughlin | September 2022
Cardinals TV broadcaster Dan McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the careers of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols.
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Jordan Walker | August 2022
Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker joins the show to discuss his pro career so far. He describes his day-to-day, his relationship with fellow prospect Masyn Winn, and what it was like to play in MLB’s Futures game in Los Angeles.
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Nolan Gorman | Prospect to Big Leaguer
Nolan Gorman | Prospect to Big Leaguer
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Brendan Ryan | July 2022
Brendan Ryan joins the program to discuss his career. Topics include the influence of Albert Pujols on a clubhouse, the famous "Chris Carpenter incident" in Cincinnati, how George Kissell and Jose Oquendo shaped him in the minors, and much more.
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5/1/22 | Kyle McClellan
5/1/22 | Kyle McClellan
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4/1/22 | Al Hrabosky
Al Hrabosky drops by to discuss his early years in pro ball, meeting Stan Musial and more from his career.
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10/25/21 | Marmol Named Manager
Oliver Marmol has been named the 51st manager in Cardinals franchise history. Oli, John Mozeliak, and Bill DeWitt Jr. discuss his new role with the media during this episode.
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10/14/21 | Shildt’s Departure
Bill DeWitt Jr. and John Mozeliak discuss the departure of Mike Shildt.
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10/7/21 | Wildcard Postgame & Reaction
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10/5/21 | Wild Card Preview
Head inside the media room at Dodger Stadium as Adam Wainwright, Nolan Arenado, and Mike Shildt discuss the winner-take-all Wild Card match-up.
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9/30/21 | Ozzie and Simmons
Ted Simmons sits-down with Ozzie Smith to talk about his Cooperstown experience and the fraternity of being a Baseball Hall of Famer.
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9/18/21 | Lance Berkman
Lance Berkman played just two season in St. Louis, but became a fan favorite with his outgoing personality and clutch hitting in the postseason. He sits down to discuss joining the redbirds after battling the Cards for many years as a division rival.
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8/31/21 | David Freese
World Series hero and St. Louis native David Freese joins the show to discuss his career with the Cardinals. Learn why he didn’t sleep in his own bed during the 2011 post-season, and the first question he asked John Mozeliak upon learning he had been traded to the Cardinals.
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8/17/21 | David Eckstein: Flashback Friday
David Eckstein joins team historian Brian Finch to talk about his 2006 World Series MVP, overcoming his size to excel as a Major Leaguer, and how he is spending his time in retirement.
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7/30/21 | John O’Leary
St. Louis native John O’Leary was given slim odds of survival after being burned on 100-percent of his body as a little boy. Enter Jack Buck, who rallied the Cardinals around John giving him a reason to fight.