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The Cardinals' season ended in the snap of a (jammed) finger and with a whimper, not a bang.  With Allen (@amedlock1) away, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) get down to talking about how things ended.  Which, being the grumpy old men that they are, leads down the "is this postseason expansion bad" road.  After that, they discuss Adam Wainwright's Twitter explanation of his rough September and spend some time honoring Bruce Sutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were 93-0 entering the ninth inning of a postseason game with a lead of two or more.  They were much more known for late rallies than late collapses.  Unfortunately, not all this history this season is good and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to sift the the rubble of that ninth inning.  How much blame goes to Oli Marmol?  Should Ryan Helsley have notified the bench sooner about his finger?  What sort of situation does that put the Cards in for the rest of the series, which hopefully is more than one game?  The guys talk about all of that, plus the end of the regular season and the curious case of the reliever extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals did the second-best kind of divisional clinching this week, taking the NL Central on Milwaukee's turf.  (The best, of course, would have been to do it against Milwaukee at Busch.)  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) spend some time looking at the rest of the playoff picture and how that might impact the Cards before settling in to the Cardinal-centric talk.  Who's in and who's out of the postseason roster?  Is there any way Adam Wainwright doesn't make a start in the first series?  Can Tyler O'Neill get back in time?  All that plus some reflections on The Last Inning--the final home weekend with two (three?) absolute legends of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

700!  A mark that seemed so improbable at the beginning of the season and so impossible midway through became reality last night.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) marvel at the man that is Albert Pujols and talk about this historic event and all that surrounds it, such as if it couldn't come in St. Louis, LA was the next best place.  While the guys could talk about Pujols forever, they do turn to the recent downturn of the offense, their thoughts on the current pitching staff, and some look forward to the postseason.  Mainly, though, this is about Albert.  As it should be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a historic week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk all about it.  From the incredibleness that is Albert Pujols to the reliability of Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, plenty of milestones were on display.  Did that distract the team any?  Is there a concern about their late inning heroics being non-repeatable in October?  Is Jack Flaherty a part of the postseason rotation?  How are pitchers going to be used in the playoffs?  So many questions around a pretty solid team.  Come listen and see if we have answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals finally dropped back-to-back games for the first time since late July.  But is it a good thing they've cooled from their red-hot August?  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was for the Cardinals and what might be lurking ahead.  Is the pitching staff hitting a little bit of a wall?  What will the bullpen roles be like in the playoffs?  Are there downsides to Ryan Helsley's new entrance display?  All that plus talk about Alec Burleson's callup and the MLB rule changes so come on in and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are heading into Labor Day weekend in very strong position, up 7 1/2 over the Brewers.  Is this race over already?  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about how things are going for the surging Redbirds.  How much will Jack Flaherty bring when he returns next week?  Is there concern over Miles Mikolas?  Is Lars Nootbaar for real?  The guys also talk about MLB debuts and player usage.  Spend your afternoon with them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a very good few weeks for the St. Louis Cardinals, but that doesn't mean it's been perfect.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) don't spend as much time as they should marveling at Paul Goldschmidt's Triple Crown run or Nolan Arenado's mastery but instead look around at some of the potential issues of the club.  What does the pitching staff look like when Jack Flaherty returns?  Has Dakota Hudson actually turned it around?  What's up with players like Genesis Cabrera and Paul DeJong?  What may the club do this offseason?  All that plus a plug for our Discord server--DM C70 if you want to join it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are up four games in the NL Central and that has Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) riding high.  The guys talk about the week that was, including Albert Pujols's heroics and his chances at 700, plus discuss other matters such as who they trust in the bullpen, how important Jordan Montgomery in particular has been to the club, and what is going on with Tyler O'Neill and Paul DeJong.  Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals stumbled in Colorado while the Brewers finally found their post-Hader footing, so this weekend's series between the two teams is big.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was, the weeks to come, and the winter looming.  Can Jack Flaherty make a difference?  What is up with Tyler O'Neill?  How trustworthy is Genesis Cabrera?  Plus some talk about the big non-Cardinal news of the weekend and a rant over the new schedule as only the old men can do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals didn't get big and bold at the trade deadline but they did get better.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all three trades the Cards made and the repercussions involved in them.  Will JoJo Romero influence this season?  How perfect is the fit of Jose Quintana?  Did the club somehow sour on Harrison Bader?  All that plus discussion of next year's starting rotation and the excitement that comes from sweeping the Cubs.  Come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With still a couple of days before the deadline, the Cardinals haven't made any moves in the trade market yet.  That's expected to change and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about what could happen, what probably won't happen, what they want to happen, and what they don't want to happen.  Will the Cardinals bring Juan Soto back with them from Washington?  Should they be active in acquiring Frankie Montas?  How does the fact Paul DeJong is on the taxi squad influence trade thoughts?  A lot of talk about rumors and reports plus the coming return of Yadier Molina.  Come give it a listen before it gets too dated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) had the chance to go to St. Louis and be a part of Blogger Day last week, which means there's a lot of commentary on the comments President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak had for the group.  How do those comments color the swirling trade rumors around Washington Nationals wunderkind Juan Soto?  Could the Cardinals actually be in that?  The guys also talk about the All-Star Game, Yadier Molina's rehab and return, and what pitchers the Cards could look at during the next week in the trade market.  Come spend some time with the guys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a tough stretch for the St. Louis Cardinals.  Is that all it is or should we be worried that there's more to it?  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) look at the past week with all its frustrations and foibles.  What's up with the offense?  Can anyone start clicking at the top of the lineup?  Are the folks on the injured list going to improve things when they return?  Can Mo use a time machine to acquire Zack Wheeler?  Who might join Paul Goldschmidt and Albert Pujols in LA for the All-Star Game?  All of this and much more on this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to kick off your holiday weekend with some Cardinals talk!  The guys spend a good bit of time on the bullpen--how it's used, what's the role of Jordan Hicks when he returns, stuff like that--before getting into the Jack Flaherty situation and how it impacts the rotation and the trade deadline.  A free flowing conversation that comes to a fairly unique end, so be sure to stick around for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After yet another split between the Cardinals and the Brewers, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together to talk about that team up north that will be the only real obstacle to a division title.  They also talk about the state of the bullpen, especially the middle relief portion, and what can or should be done at catcher, plus they take a moment to remember Darryl Kile 20 years later.  Come on in and get comfortable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (C70 At the Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are back at it this week, talking about a big week of Cardinal news.  Less so the games and more so things around the team, though Miles Mikolas almost throwing a no-hitter commanded a lot of attention.  The guys talk about their thoughts on almost seeing history as well as what might be a preview of the changing of the guard at catcher, as Yadier Molina heads to the IL.  They discuss the somewhat new atmosphere and approach to the roster and team from this year as well as why it's not bad that they are somewhat of a vanilla organization.  Small technical problems in the middle but hopefully it's still a good listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not only are the Cardinals back in first place in the NL Central but Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) is back in the co-hosting chair!  Allen joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and talks about his season coaching Tulsa Hale and the challenges that went along with a new program.  Then the guys get into the week of Cardinal baseball, talking about the road ahead, if Corey Dickerson had the best timing on getting hurt, and what happens when Jack Flaherty and Jordan Hicks are healthy.  Plus, even with him finding a stroke in Memphis, have we seen the last of Paul DeJong?  All that and more for your weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Wainwright likes to go take pictures as he goes on his "Day After Pitching Old Man Walk".  It'd be great to say that Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) painted verbal pictures during this podcast to inform and delight, but that's probably pushing the analogy too far.  The guys do wander down some rabbit trails, such as a former Cardinal outfielder and if anyone will reach 3,000 hits again, but they also talk about the young additions to the Cardinals and their chances the rest of the year.  Sit back and enjoy the rambling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the debut of one of the most highly anticipated Star Wars projects to date, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) to talk...baseball and the minors, what were you expecting?  The guys get into how Kyle adjusts when prospects become major leaguers, whether teams are rushing their players through the minors, what to expect from Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore, and who is coming up from the farm.  OK, OK, there's also Star Wars talk at the very end, mainly about Obi-Wan Kenobi but also other various Star Wars properties.  It's well marked, however, so if you are worried about spoilers you can drop out before we get to that.  Come use Kyle's knowledge, he begs you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices