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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake cover three main topics across the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. They are player moves announced Tuesday, led by Willson Contreras’ Memphis rehab, league Players of the Week Dakota Harris and Chase Davis and a half-dozen names linked to the organization’s seventh overall selection in next month’s draft.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook – 2024 Week 11

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake discuss Top 20 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system per the May rankings at The Cardinal Nation who are not yet meeting lofty expectations. Ten players are profiled – Tekoah Roby, Victor Scott, Thomas Saggese, Cooper Hjerpe, Gordon Graceffo, Chase Davis, Won-Bin Cho, Michael McGreevy, Max Rajcic and Ian Bedell.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook – 2024 Week 7

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake discuss rising and falling prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system per the upcoming May Top 50 rankings at The Cardinal Nation. Players profiled include Quinn Mathews (who was promoted after this was taped), César Prieto, Zach Levenson, Austin Love, Ian Bedell, Travis Honeyman, Moises Gomez, Sammy Hernandez, Chen-Wei Lin and Ixan Henderson.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

Special half-price off deal for paid subscribers. Order your PDF or printed book copy today.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook – 2024 Week 6

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake discuss the top pitchers and hitters during the month of April in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system.

Pitchers profiled include consensus Pitcher of the Month Quinn Mathews, Juan Salas, Nick Raquet, Joseph King and new St. Louis reliever Chris Roycroft.

Top hitters discussed include winners José Fermín (The Cardinal Nation) and Nathan Church (Cardinals organization), plus Sammy Hernandez, Bryan Torres, R.J. Yeager and César Prieto.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

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Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook – 2024 Week 4

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake discuss players coming off and onto the injured list in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system, the relief pipeline at Triple-A and provide a spoiler as to the identity of our Pitcher of the Month for April. Players profiled include Alec Willis, Adari Grant, Alex Iadisernia, Michael Curialle, Jimmy Crooks and more. We close with a preview of the rookie-level Florida Complex League, which opens this Saturday, May 4.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

Special half-price off deal for paid subscribers. Order your PDF or printed book copy today.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook – 2024 Week 4

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake discuss a league Pitcher of the Week and a Player of the Week in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system along with strong performances from the Palm Beach rotation. Players profiled include Sem Robberse, Nathan Church, Quinn Mathews, Jason Savacool and Chen-Wei Lin. We close with a discussion of several players the Cardinals may consider selecting with the seventh overall pick in the July draft.

Notes

Please be aware that the two offers made at the end of this podcast have been claimed as of early Wednesday evening.

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

Special half-price off deal for paid subscribers. Order your PDF or printed book copy today.

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2024 Cardinals Extended Spring Training Update

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake concentrate on the rosters of the three St. Louis Cardinals minor league affiliates which began play on Friday, April 5. The teams are Double-A Springfield, High-A Peoria and Low-A Palm Beach. Key prospect additions for 2024 are noted, as well as emerging players to watch and early season promotion candidates on all three clubs.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

Special half-price off deal for paid subscribers. Order your PDF or printed book copy today.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook – 2024 Week 1

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake focus on the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds roster. Key additions to the team for 2024 are noted, as well as the trial of Thomas Saggese at shortstop, the hot bat of Jose Fermin, the power of Luken Baker and speed of Mike Antico.  The rotation is discussed, including who might be in line for a promotion to St. Louis, and they close with a look at Memphis’ late-inning relievers.

Notes

After this episode was taped, the Cardinals scratched Sonny Gray’s planned rehab start with Memphis on Wednesday evening due to weather concerns in Indianapolis.

All video episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network and available on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation 2024 Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

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Memphis Redbirds Opening Roster Analysis

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, Brian and Blake review how the Cardinals’ top 10 prospects are ranked by major national sources compared to The Cardinal Nation, with a focus on Won-Bin Cho and Max Rajcic. The related roster implications between major league and minor league camps as well as minor league spring game schedules are discussed. They close with four players who are opening eyes in camp – Riley O’Brien, Thomas Saggese, Alec Burleson and Victor Scott.

Notes

All video of episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton and Newberry at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via the Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation 2024 Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

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2024 Cardinals Prospects – Others’ Consolidated Top 10

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, in the third episode since our return, we discuss the ramifications of the injuries to Tommy Edman and Sonny Gray, explanations of new pitches or adjustments made by Zack Thompson, Andre Pallante, Max Rajcic and Michael McGreevy, the first cuts from spring camp and much more!

Notes

All episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

The audio is also simulcast each week via Scoops Sports Network on your favorite podcast apps.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation 2024 Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

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Which Non-Roster Players Could Make the Cardinals Out of 2024 Camp?

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

Our Wednesday podcasts are quick hitting and timely, covering a short list of current topics in 15-20 minutes. More information on everything we discuss can be found in articles here at The Cardinal Nation.

This week, in the second episode since our return, we discuss the ramifications of the signing of Brandon Crawford as the backup shortstop, touch on STEP Campers appearing in St. Louis games, review the sixth starter candidates and close with the top early favorites for the back end of the bullpen, including Blake’s dark horse pick.

Notes

All episodes of the return of Wednesday With Walton at The Cardinal Nation can be found here.

This is a reboot of Brian’s former podcasts at ScoopsWithDannyMac.com. We will be forever grateful for Dan McLaughlin’s support over the five-plus years we worked together.

Now Available – 2024 Cardinals Prospect Guide

The Cardinal Nation 2024 Prospect Guide is back for its seventh year. It includes 282 pages of in-depth commentary about more than 60 of the best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including in-depth scouting reports, 2023 recap, extensive draft and international histories and more.

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Walton’s 2024 Cardinals Opening Day Roster Prediction – Version 1

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