Redbird Report

The truth is coming out about Mike Shildt’s exit from the St. Louis Cardinals. BK & T-Bone look back on Shildt’s departure and if Mo made the right call at the time. Plus, could Albert Pujols land a managerial job this offseason — and how would St. Louis react if he did? The guys also discuss whether it makes sense for the Cardinals to splurge on a starting pitcher, and what lessons the team should be taking away from this year’s playoffs.

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Chaim Bloom has officially spoken for the first time as the Cardinals' new President of Baseball Operations. BK & T-Bone break down his first big move of the offseason: bringing back Oli Marmol as manager. Why does it make sense to keep Oli, and should he get a contract extension? Big decisions loom—what will Bloom do with the No-Trade Clause trio: Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras? Bloom remains high on Jordan Walker's potential—is it the right call to run it back with him in 2025. Plus, how will the Cardinals handle their left-handed bats this offseason?

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The Cardinals are officially eliminated from the playoff picture. BK & T-Bone look back on the Cardinals season and how they self sabotaged their way out of playoff contention. Mo's time has come to an end with the Cardinals. How will Mo be remembered by Cardinals fans? With Chaim Bloom expected to speak soon, is there anything he can say to inspire confidence in the Cardinals’ future? Plus, could Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray be on the move this offseason? And will ownership give Bloom the freedom he needs to reshape the roster?

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BK & T-Bone are back to break down the Cardinals’ ‘runway season.’ Did the team make the most of their opportunity to provide players with runway and get answers? Which player has shifted your opinion the most? And how do the Cardinals fix their lack of slug?

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The Cardinals call out Jordan Walker for his lack of preparation. BK & T-Bone break down where the Cardinals go from here with Jordan Walker and should he be a part of the team in 2026? Are the Giants a cautionary tale of what happens when you try to avoid a rebuild? Are there any stars the Cardinals should target in free agency over the next 2-3 years? How do the Cardinals fill out their rotation for 2026?

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The Cardinals’ runway season has turned into a rebuild. BK & T-Bone break down what went wrong with the team’s pitching development and whether Quinn Mathews should get the call when rosters expand. With St. Louis ranking bottom 10 in both offense and starting pitching ERA, how long will this rebuild take—and will the front office finally spend to speed it up? Plus, what does it mean for the Cardinals to be staring at a top-10 pick for the third straight year?

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Jordan Walker is losing playing time to Nathan Church — what does that mean for his future with the Cardinals? BK & T-Bone break down the implications and explore which area has been more mismanaged over the past decade: the outfield or the pitching staff. Plus, what are the lessons from the 2025 season, and how should the Cardinals handle Wetherholt & Mathews over the next six weeks?

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The Cardinals' lineup continues to struggle. BK & T-Bone discuss the lack of power — can St. Louis find more from within? Is the offense salvageable by adding 1–2 stars? Is it time to protect Matthew Liberatore from himself? And should the Cardinals have Quinn Mathews and JJ Wetherholt on speed dial?

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The Cardinals are still seeking answers from their position players in the final two months of the season. BK & T-Bone discuss what the plan is for the Cardinals outfield mix and how Walker's uptick in production plays into those decsions? Should Walker be penciled in as a starting outfielder in 2026? Which position players will be here three years from now? Should the Cardinals stretch out Kyle Leahy and have him take Miles Mikolas spot in the rotation? It's clear what the Cardinals lineup is missing compared to the contenders, but how do they acquire what they are missing?

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BK & T-Bone break down Mo's final Trade Deadline with the Cardinals. Did the Cardinals get enough in return for their three rentals? Why did the Cardinals not trade away JoJo Romero? Did the Cardinals make a mistake by not moving on from one of their left-handed bats? How much say did Chaim Bloom have at this years deadline?

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