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 as is the 2025 Cardinals Hall of Fame class and the Player and Pitchers of the Month. Other individuals mentioned include Brody Moore, Brandt Thompson, Ixan Henderson and Cade Winquest.

Brian and Kyle discuss St. Louis’ roster moves with Saggese, Barrero and Loutos. Pitching news is covered, including McGreevy and Taylor at Memphis, King and Showalter at Peoria and Sparks and Thompson at Palm Beach. Intriguing hitters including Rivas, Gazdar, Ortiz and Peña are noted.

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 backdrop of St. Louis’ inconsistencies, the ongoing journeys of Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker and the potentially high expectations for JJ Wetherholt were covered.

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 return to the St. Louis attendance topic as Kyle shares his different point of view.

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 McGreevy, Max Rajcic, Luis Gastelum, Gerardo Salas, Zack Showalter, Mason Burns and others.

Brian and Kyle discuss the starts to the season by St. Louis and Memphis, including fan support. They take a major focus on pitching, both what went right and wrong. They then review the Opening Day rosters at Double-A Springfield and High-A Peoria, again with special attention on the hurlers. The addition of Palm Beach home games to MiLB.TV telecasts for the first time is celebrated.

Brian and Kyle discuss the ramifications to both St. Louis and Memphis of the final Opening Day roster decisions made by the Cardinals, including center field, back up shortstop and the starting rotation. They touch on performances in the Memphis-St. Louis exhibition game and the pros and cons of adding minor league veteran free agents, while blending in a few of Kyle’s recent social media hot takes along the way.

Brian and Kyle discuss Cardinals performances in the Spring Breakout Game, focusing on three standout pitching prospects, Luis Gastelum, Cooper Hjerpe and Quinn Mathews. They review upcoming St. Louis roster decisions heading into Opening Day while recalling a few of Kyle’s recent social media hot takes along the way.

Brian and Kyle discuss Kyle’s soon-to-be unveiled Top 50 St. Louis Cardinals prospect list including some differences between their two lists and why. Players include Hjerpe/Hence/Roby, Honeyman and Holiday in the top 10, Dutkanych and Koperniak close behind and more. They preview Friday’s Spring Breakout Game and review a few of Kyle’s recent social media hot takes.

Brian and Kyle discuss the first roster cuts from St. Louis Cardinals camp with a focus on Quinn Mathews and wondering about JJ Wetherholt. Next was the three injuries so far, with Jordan Walker the most recent. MLB Pipeline’s new Top 30 Cardinals Prospect List is touched upon as well as our recent player impressions from camp.

Brian and Kyle discuss standout prospect pitchers and a few hitters as well in the St. Louis Cardinals first four spring training games. Names include Roby, Hjerpe, Hence, Wetherholt, Barrero and Scott. The tradeoffs in setting the Memphis rotation were debated. The structure of minor league spring training and its March games were highlighted and much more!

Brian and Kyle share their views on top subjects of the week, starting with St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching depth, players from STEP Camp in whom we are interested, things we will be looking for in spring training games starting on Saturday and much more.

Brian and Kyle share their views on top subjects, starting with St. Louis Cardinals spring training, a very aggressive Wednesday-only promotion for midweek tickets at Busch Stadium, and a discussion of the various veteran minor league players added recently.

Brian and Kyle share their views on the top subjects of the week, including the Jim Edmonds news and fallout, the optimal time to set the roster for the new season and impressions of Cardinals placement on national farm system ranking lists, with specific prospect commentary.

Brian and Kyle share their views on the top subjects of the week, including the signing of Yohel Pozo (who?), Quinn Mathews vs. Tink Hence, the move of Dylan Carlson to Baltimore, players-turned-managers Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina (with a side of Big Mac) and early impressions of Cardinals development camp, now underway in Jupiter, Florida.

The Cardinal Nation’s Brian Walton is joined by analyst Kyle Reis for a weekly discussion of St. Louis Cardinals news, with a focus on player development and the minor leagues.

The Cardinal Nation’s Brian Walton is joined by guest analyst Kyle Reis for a weekly discussion of St. Louis Cardinals news, with a focus on player development and the minor leagues.

The Cardinal Nation’s Brian Walton is joined by guest analyst Kareem Haq for a weekly discussion of St. Louis Cardinals news, with a focus on player development and the minor leagues.

In Blake’s final installment, he and Brian discuss the top six prospects on The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 Prospect List. Covered are pitchers Tekoah Roby, Tink Hence and Quinn Mathews. Position players are Jimmy Crooks, Thomas Saggese and JJ Wetherholt.

Once again, Brian and Blake discuss The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 Prospect Countdown, currently in progress. But before they do, they unpack Monday’s minor league coordinator announcements. They then focus on prospects from no. 16 to no. 7. Covered are pitchers Zack Showalter, Ian Bedell, Gordon Graceffo, Chen-Wei Lin, Sem Robberse, Michael McGreevy and Cooper Hjerpe. Position players are Victor Scott, Chase Davis and Leonardo Bernal.

Brian and Blake return to The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 Prospect Countdown, currently in progress. This week’s focus is on prospects from no. 35 to no. 16. Discussed are newly drafted pitchers Andrew Dutkanych and Brian Holiday, 2023 drafted outfielders Travis Honeyman, Zach Levenson plus Won-Bin Cho, A-ball starters Ixan Henderson, Gerardo Salas and Darlin Saladin, and others!

This week, Brian and Blake review a very busy Rule 5 Draft day for the Cardinals, with four players joining the organization and seven others departing, including former 40-man roster pitcher Connor Thomas.

This week, Brian and Blake review a new free agent signing, Ryan Vilade, the first Cardinals Director of Pitching, Matt Pierpont, and the results of several dozen players competing in winter ball in the Caribbean, including Matt Koperniak, Luis Gastelum and Brian Torres.

This week, Brian and Blake review the first batch of prospects from The Cardinal Nation’s St. Louis Cardinals Top 50 Prospect Countdown, currently underway. They discuss 2025 prospects no. 50 through no. 35, including repeaters Joshua Baez, Edwin Nuñez and Andre Granillo.