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Two games in and pitching has looked pretty good. John Mozeliak talks to us today about what he likes about camp so far. So what is different for this camp compared to others? With so many players, has strategy changed about evaluating players. Mo says this quantity is probably too high for the club. Mo talks Mikolas and who the fans should be watching for as a replacement. We get into Matt Carpenter's progress and more here:

First game tomorrow and we talk the starter, Jack Flaherty's, focus and drive. Goold calls him a "precision monster" and we talk about Flaherty's preparation being similar to Kobe Bryant. What is the plan for Dakota Hudson cutting down on walks? What is he doing to change it up? To refine? Dan says he's intrigued to watch Brett Cecil too. Is he on the comeback trail? It's do or die for him this year. Derrick has some surprisingly nice things to say about how Cecil has looks so far. We end discussing "KK" Kim and his role. We'll see him briefly tomorrow. Listen here:

We talk tans, training camp, XFL and more today with award-winning Ben Frederickson of The Post Dispatch. A recurring topic this week- what are Bens thoughts on a starter to fill in for Mikolas? Also, his insights on other teams involved in the sign-stealing scam.

The XFL is making waves in St Louis as the city prepares for its first home opener this Sunday. Ben is excited to see the crowd, the atmosphere and just an all-around fun event. Does its fanfare make the NFL regret leaving? Will the league last here?

Mizzou and SLU hoops have a steep hill to climb if they want to see postseason play. Pinson has shown to be a formidable player on the scene for Mizzou and that’s at least something to be positive about. SLU has been its own worst enemy so what will they need from the A-10 tourney to get anywhere?

Illini on the other hand has been the brighter light for college basketball fans in the area. They’ve gotten some big wins recently and Ben Fred thinks the pattern can continue.

Blues in a familiar spot as last season with losses of late. Can Binnington turn it on to push them through to another playoff run? Listen here:

Today we start by talking about the starter for both Saturday’s spring opener and likely, the season’s home opener. Flaherty has and continues to work diligently to stay, in his words, consistent. Many of the pitchers this year have listened to Chris Carpenter, Jason Isringhausen and other vets teach about working hard to rehab and stay healthy too. Goold mentions the debatable future of Poncedeleon and Austin Gomber. Also, who has been impressive or not so in live BP? Listen here:

Unless you live under a rock, as a sports fan in St. Louis, you know this weekend is the Battlehawks home opener. Dave Peacock, President & COO of Schnucks, talks about fighting for pro football in St. Louis. Schnucks did so much to try to keep the NFL in St. Louis and they are now celebrating the return of pro football to our city. He talks about why the XFL is a good fit for St. Louis and Schnucks. Also, does he watch the lawsuit that's still ongoing? What does he think the Battlehawks home opener will be like this weekend?

Darren Pang tells us about being there for the Bouwmeester cardiac episode in Anaheim. He was on the broadcast and had to relay information to fans and watched the entire situation. We also talk about shaking up the front line for the Blues and the tightening race for the Central Division.

Miles Mikolas is out for a while with an issue that Derrick Goold has learned a lot about this week. He tells us about the PRP injection and why this injury, although associated, doesn't mean Tommy John surgery is in the future. Tommy John surgery can seem as common as an oil-change these days. Does Mikolas pitch in 2020 for the Cardinals or not? Who takes his place and then who trickles down in the bullpen? Derrick throws out a familiar name to take on the role since it might be a limited assignment. Listen here:

We talk Top 5 prospects for the Cardinals according to Brian Walton and the staff at thecardinalnation.com. The staff over there puts together a wonderful book each year that rates and details the Top 50 prospects and 11 of those players are at spring training with the big club right now. A catcher, two surprising infielders, a pitcher and an outfielder round out the top spots. Rule changes to the minors and more feedback on the Astros. Listen here:

Cardinals full squad workouts are off and running and so is Derrick Goold. He’s fired up today to talk more about Miles Mikolas’ injury, Gorman vs. Liberatore, the 26th man and more. Also, he’s on the team that thinks the 3 batter minimum is confusing and just a distraction from baseball’s real problems. So how would he fix it? Listen here:

Miles Mikolas' setback, Kolten Wong's contract, the plentitude of pitchers at camp and more with Derrick Goold. What has he heard from Cardinals on the Astros mess? What is the latest on the "6-starter" plan for Spring? Listen here: