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Jack Flaherty's stellar performance, Yadier Molina's longevity, Dexter Fowler's catch and more talk of the positive signs for the Cardinals today with Derrick Goold. We also talk about the 4th consecutive pitching appearance by Carlos Martinez and how will Shildt go about his playing time moving forward. Listen here:

We talk to Brian Walton about the end of the season for the minors, his player and pitcher of the month and the rise of Tommy Edman. With the Cardinals 18 games over .500, what does Brian think about the call-ups playing time for the rest of September?  Listen for info on Randy arozarena, Adolis Garcia, Daniel Ponce De Leon and more players who could impact these last 24 regular season games.

Wainwright was magnificent yesterday. Does he come back next year? And Molina too? What does his future in St. Louis look like? We talk about Mike Shildt potentially being manager of the year and the final 25 games of the regular season. Also, we get into the roster expansion and the roles these additions will play in the home stretch.

Chris Hrabe previews the Cardinals and Reds weekend series at Busch Stadium, and what could be a wild week and a half for the National League Central.

Chris Hrabe pinch-hits for Dan for this edition of "Ben Fred Fridays."

Chris & Ben talk the Cardinals recent hot stretch, and what has impressed Ben most about the Redbirds surge to the top of the division. How will the Cardinals pitching continue to shape the NL Central standings, and what can fans expect from the upcoming homestand?

Also, with Mizzou football kicking off this weekend, Ben gives an update on the appeal regarding the sanctions handed down by the NCAA. What can fans look forward to seeing in terms of new additions on and off the field this fall? And what does Ben think of Mizzou-Arkansas at Arrowhead next November?

Finally, Ben's thoughts on Pat Maroon heading to Tampa to join the Lightning, as the Blues are just a few weeks away from preseason action.

In this week’s “Tony Talk”,  a discussion on whether Mike Shildt is starting to assert himself, whether Tony regrets retiring too soon, a Big Mac update, and looking back at the 1989 earthquake World Series.

We talk about the Cardinals making a run for it here at the end of August. They're now 15 games over .500 and call-ups happen next week. Which players make the jump?  Dylan Carlson has been named Texas League player of the year. What happens with him? How is Andrew Knizner doing? Genesis Cabrera, Justin Williams and more here with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com

The Cardinals have turned it up a notch lately and currently stand 3 games above the Cubs in the NL Central. The stats over the last few weeks are impressive with a number of players having the best month of their career. Mikolas starts tonight in the middle of the worst slump of his career.

We talk big picture with Derrick Goold today. Who will get called up yet this year? Who will wait until next year? Does he think Ozuna will be back or replaced? He gives us his thoughts on the state of the team.

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After a sweep of the Rockies and a 6-1 homestand, the Cardinals head to Milwaukee to try to do what they have been doing for the last 2.5 weeks, stay at the top of the NL Central. Chris Hrabe previews the series between the red-hot Redbirds and third place Brewers.

Next year budget and planning, potential call-ups this year and next, Dylan Carlson and Memphis, bullpen management, Hall of Fame ceremony and more from John Mozeliak.