Redbird Report

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to play in the World Series, proving that you don't need a massive payroll to compete for a championship. But what can the St. Louis Cardinals learn from their success?

On this episode of the Redbird Report, BK and T-Bone break down how the Brewers and Rays built their World Series rosters through smart trades, player development, and aggressive roster management. Could Chaim Bloom use that same blueprint to turn the Cardinals into contenders?

The guys discuss whether St. Louis should consider trading established players like Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, or Iván Herrera to acquire high-upside talent, especially with prospects like JJ Wetherholt, Jesús Báez, and Rainiel Rodriguez moving through the system. Plus, could the Cardinals make their own version of the Drew Rasmussen trade?

They also debate whether MLB has more competitive balance than fans realize, preview the Brewers-Rays World Series, and discuss how the looming MLB lockout could impact free agency and the Cardinals' offseason plans.

Finally, the guys answer a listener mailbag question about the Cardinals' starting rotation. Should St. Louis trade from its pitching depth to acquire a legitimate ace, or trust its young arms to develop?

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The Milwaukee Brewers are showing the baseball world what it takes to win in October, but can the St. Louis Cardinals follow their blueprint?

On this episode of the Redbird Report, BK and T-Bone break down three major lessons the Cardinals can learn from Milwaukee's postseason success, including building pitching depth, becoming more aggressive on the basepaths, and developing breakout stars.

Plus, what should Cardinals fans realistically expect from Chaim Bloom this offseason? The guys debate a potential offseason featuring Kris Bubic, Nicky Lopez, and José Alvarado, discuss whether the Cardinals should make a bigger move to accelerate their rebuild, and examine how much money St. Louis should have available to spend.

They also dive into the Cardinals' young pitching pipeline, potential breakout candidates like Quinn Mathews and Liam Doyle, and whether a youth movement could be the key to building a contender in 2027.

Would you be satisfied with a quiet Cardinals offseason, or is it time for Chaim Bloom to make a splash?

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What does it take to build a Cardinals team that can win in October?

On this episode of the Redbird Report, BK and T-Bone break down the lessons St. Louis should be learning from this postseason. From the importance of swing-and-miss pitching to building a deep bullpen that can deliver in the biggest moments. Getting to the playoffs is one thing, but having the arms to advance is another.

Should the Cardinals prioritize long-term extensions for Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker, or leave themselves more flexibility? The guys examine why the Braves could be a cautionary tale about locking up a young core and discuss the balance between keeping homegrown talent and leaving room to improve the roster.

Plus, what notes the Cardinals could take from teams like the Brewers and White Sox. And the guys' World Series picks.

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The Cardinals have officially entered the offseason, and the big question is how aggressive Chaim Bloom should be in trying to move this rebuild forward.

BK and T-Bone debate whether St. Louis should consider swinging for the fences for a pitcher to hold down the top of its rotation. What would a price tag look like? And what could it do for an already promising Cardinals rotation?

Plus, the guys break down a pivotal offseason for some NL Central foes, how some potential departures could reshape the division and whether it could influence the Cardinals to make a push for the postseason sooner rather than later.

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The 2026 Cardinals season is slowly coming to an end; now the focus is shifting toward 2027 and what the next version of this roster could look like.

BK and T-Bone debate whether Matthew Liberatore could actually be the Cardinals’ best option for the rotation next season, how he compares to potential free-agent targets, and whether St. Louis should trust its growing group of young pitchers instead of making an outside addition.

Plus, they discuss the progress of Andre Pallante, Kyle Leahy, and Michael McGreevy, the Cardinals’ wave of pitching prospects, Alec Burleson’s interest in a possible contract extension, and what upcoming CBA negotiations could mean for the Cardinals’ rebuild and future spending.

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The Cardinals’ playoff hopes are officially over, and now the focus shifts to what went wrong — and what comes next.

On this episode of the Red Bird Report, the guys break down the brutal stretch that knocked St. Louis out of contention, including the bullpen struggles that repeatedly cost the Cardinals late in games.

They also look ahead to 2027, discussing how the Cardinals can rebuild the bullpen, which young pitchers could factor into the rotation, and what the organization needs to do to turn its young talent into a legitimate contender.

Plus, what can the Cardinals learn from other teams that built around young cores, and how aggressive will St. Louis need to be when it’s time to supplement that group?

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The Cardinals playoff hopes seem to be dead in the water — so what went wrong, and where does St. Louis go from here?

BK and T-Bone break down the brutal stretch that knocked the Cardinals out of contention, including the bullpen’s late-season collapse and Riley O’Brien’s struggles in the biggest moments. They also look ahead to the offseason, discuss how the Cardinals should address their pitching depth, and examine what the next step of the rebuild could look like.

Plus, how much should the Cardinals trust their young core of Jordan Walker, JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson? The guys look at other clubs around the league like the Orioles, Mariners, Braves, Cubs and Astros to explain why developing homegrown talent is only part of building a championship roster.

Finally, BK and T-Bone reflect on the careers and legacies of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina ahead of their induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.

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After an up-and-down August, September is offering the Cardinals a chance to find out which young players can be part of their future.

BK and T-Bone react to the promotion of catcher Leo Bernal and what he could bring behind the plate, then dive into Jordan Walker’s breakout season and whether the Cardinals should risk a massive contract extension to lock him up now. 

They also debate how aggressive St. Louis should be this offseason, what role Gordon Graceffo could play in future seasons for the ball club, and why the Cardinals’ offense has been dramatically better on the road than at Busch Stadium.

Plus, who has the inside track at third base for 2027, and can the Cardinals somehow hang around the National League Wild Card race? 

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After starting the month of August on fire, the Cardinals have taken a turn for the worse, and it happened fast.

BK and T-Bone break down how quickly things have unraveled. They discuss the recent losing streak, injuries exposing the organization’s lack of pitching depth, an overworked bullpen, and the difficult decisions facing the team as it searches for enough innings to finish the season.

Could the Cardinals turn to a veteran stopgap, rely on bullpen games, or give young pitchers such as Cooper Hjerpe an opportunity in the majors? The guys also examine Iván Herrera’s prolonged offensive struggles, whether catching has contributed to his decline, and where he fits into the Cardinals’ long-term plans with several talented prospects on the way.

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Another major piece of the Cardinals' core has arrived.

On this week’s Redbird Report, Brandon Kiley and Tanner Hendrickson break down Joshua Baez’s historic start to his Major League career, and the spark that it could bring to the already red-hot Cardinals.

They also discuss Alec Burleson's breakout season and why he is a vital piece of the Cardinals' long-term future, the opportunity for Blaze Jordan at third base, Kyle Leahy’s looming innings limit, the club’s trade deadline decisions, and how Rainiel Rodriguez’s positional versatility could reshape the lineup.

Plus, with six important games against Cincinnati and Philadelphia ahead, BK and T-Bone look at where the Cardinals stand in the Wild Card race and what needs to happen for St. Louis to keep its playoff hopes alive.

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