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It's game time in Jupiter! The Cardinals take on FAU to open up exhibition play, before beginning true spring training games. JJ Bailey sits down with KMOX's Chris Hrabe to talk takeaways from camp, which players are becoming popular storylines and why the love affair with the "wacky" Cubs is getting old. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

Everybody is here! The Cardinals kicked of their first full-squad workout Tuesday, and we were there to watch the action. JJ Bailey and Maurice Drummond broke down what happened before position players arrived, what the storylines are out of camp and what questions the squad has going forward. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

With the NLDS tied 1-1, the Cardinals head into Chicago for a date with the best pitcher in baseball. But they've been here before and done just fine. JJ and Chris talk the Cards' history of overcoming great pitching in the playoffs, how Chicago's offense has been held in check, and what to expect from Game 3. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

As we head into the postseason, it's time to hand out some awards for the regular season. JJ and Chris give their Offensive and Defensive MVPs, pick the rotation leader and crown the most valuable reliever. They also dive into the upcoming Wild Card game between the Cubs and Pirates and debate who is a better matchup for the Cards. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

JJ and Chris sit down to talk October for the Cardinals, breaking down the rotation shakeup, what Adam Wainwright means, and how the Redbirds stack up.

They also play bouncer at the October Roster Nightclub, taking a crack at who is in and who might be spectating.

This episode also features new music from producer Ben Arnold (@Arneypalmermusic). Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

The three best teams in the NL are all in one division. Does that mean the Manager of the Year has to come from the Central? We say yes, and decide to break down the case for each candidate: the Cubs' Joe Maddon, the Pirates' Clint Hurdle and St. Louis' Mike Matheny. We've also got a series of columns on the site and app breaking down the choices, as well as who we think is the winner. Sit back, plug in, and let us know what you think!

This week, JJ and KMOX's Chris Hrabe sit down to talk Cardinal pitching over a pint. St. Louis' staff has been historic this season, and messing with it would be lunacy. So why is there all this talk about Wainwright's comeback? The two discuss why a return of the ace could complicate things in a serious way, and examine the already complicated playoff pitching situation. Sit back, plug in, take a sip of your own and enjoy!

Alex Reyes joins the podcast this week along with Double-A pitching instructor Jason Simontacchi and BaseballStL minor league beat reporter Mike Bailey. The group talks about Reyes' journey from New Jersey to the Dominican Republic and into the Cardinal system. With his promotion to Springfield, he's taken another major step in his development. Alex reflects on the work it has taken to get where he is, how his outlook has changed and what his new goals are. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

Matt Carpenter, the straw that has stirred the drink for the Cardinal offense in seasons past, has been in a free fall since June. In today's episode, JJ and Chris talk about what that dip means for the offense, as well as whether or not it's time to panic. After that, the two talk a little bit about trade needs before the deadline and go through a quick lightning round of Cardinals questions. Sit back, plug in and enjoy!

KMOX's Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) joins JJ as the two sit down at Ballpark Village to talk Carlos Martinez. The young righty has been dynamite in the first half, winning 9 starts and moving into contention for the All Star Game's Final Vote. In this conversation, the two talk about what changes make Martinez so effective this year and where he ranks among the game's best starters. Sit back and enjoy!