B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day

By Brenden SchaefferSports Baseball

B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day episodes

January 18, 2024 Ep. 496: What happens if the Cardinals don't turn it around in 2024?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the notion of what could happen in St. Louis if the Cardinals don't end up turning their fortunes around in 2024.
What would that mean for Oli Marmol, John Mozeliak and the 2025 payroll? What would the lineup and rotation look like in a world of a mini-rebuild and how many games do we think that team could win?
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38 min
January 11, 2024 Ep. 495: Cardinals can't come to contract terms with Tommy Edman, could be heading to arb hearing
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the news from Thursday as the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to contract terms with five arbitration-eligible players -- but not Tommy Edman.

Could the team be preparing for an arbitration hearing against the player likely to serve as their everyday center fielder this season?

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21 min
January 06, 2024 Ep. 494: Cardinals trade Richie Palacios to the Rays for veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals' trade of outfielder Richie Palacios to the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge.
We knew the Cardinals wanted more relief help, but are we surprised to see the team part ways with another promising young outfielder so readily?
It comes down to opportunity, it seems, but could this be looked back on as another Randy Arozarena trade?
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43 min
January 04, 2024 Ep. 493: So... Tommy Edman had off-season wrist surgery?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the news that emerged from John Denton Thursday that Tommy Edman had arthroscopic wrist surgery in October.
The team is hopeful for Edman to be ready to go by the start of spring training, but how do we view this news in the context of the rest of the Cardinals' plans for their infield and outfield alignments in 2024?
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34 min
December 27, 2023 Ep. 492: Projecting the 2024 Cardinals pitching staff -- Are more moves still needed?
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down his current projections for who will fill out the spots in the St. Louis Cardinals starting rotation and bullpen for 2024.
Do the Cardinals still need more moves to improve the pitching staff heading into a critical rebound season? Are there any diamonds in the rough who could contribute for the club in 2024?
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46 min
December 22, 2023 Ep. 491: Yuki Matsui signs with the Padres; Why didn't he become a Cardinal?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses Yuki Matsui reportedly signing with the San Diego Padres.
The St. Louis Cardinals pursued Matsui to at least some extent, as the team reportedly met with the talented Japanese relievers at some point in recent days.
How come Matsui didn't end up with the Cardinals? And was there anything the Cardinals could have conceivably done to change the result of this free-agent pursuit?
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36 min
December 20, 2023 Ep. 490: Reacting to Jim Hayes' news that Noot believes the Cardinals still have a chance at Yamamoto
Brenden Schaeffer discusses a bit of news that Jim Hayes broke on Tuesday night during the Noot News charity live stream.
The Cat has an interview coming out this week with Lars Nootbaar (subscribe to Jim's YouTube channel if you haven't already) in which Noot, according to Hayes, shared some details of how he's been pushing for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to consider signing with the Cardinals.
What do we think of the possibility that the Cardinals are still in play for Yamamoto? What would have to happen to make a deal take place?
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34 min
December 19, 2023 Ep. 489: Could the Cardinals still add a starter? Or is bullpen help the more sensible route for St. Louis?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the comments from John Mozeliak that were made to Tom Ackerman on KMOX this past weekend.
Are the Cardinals open-minded to adding more starting pitching help? Or do we expect the relief market to be the area where the Redbirds make their hay?
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34 min
December 14, 2023 Ep. 488: Should the Cardinals extend Paul Goldschmidt before the 2024 season?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the report that the Cardinals are expected to get with Paul Goldschmidt on contract extension talks before the 2024 season. Is this is right time for the Cardinals to extend Goldy following a down year for him and the team in 2023?
What would be reasonable extension terms for you as a Cards fan to see to ensure the Cardinals lock up Goldy for the rest of his career in St. Louis?
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32 min
December 09, 2023 Ep. 487: St. Louis Cardinals Trade Tyler O'Neill To Red Sox -- Was It The Right Move For STL?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Tyler O'Neill trade to the Boston Red Sox as the St. Louis Cardinals have followed their on their intention to unload the outfielder this winter. Was it the right move for the Cardinals or is this another one the team will come to regret? Let your thoughts be known in the comments below.
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33 min