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We visit with Brian Walton about the Cardinals farm system and how each level looks starting the season. His thoughts on Pujols return so far. Also, we talk about Gorman making noise in Memphis. Is his defense elite enough to move him up? Insights on pitchers Jake Walsh and Michael McGreevy and a recap of other prospects and their production. Listen here:

Memphis native, former big leaguer and now manager of the Memphis Redbirds, Ben Johnson, is my guest today. He grew up a Cardinals fan and is now developing their top level talent for the St. Louis triple-A affiliate team. He tells stories of playing catch with Ozzie Smith, going to games at Tim McCarver stadium, playing in the minors with Pujols and his team this year. He says it's challenging to find at bats for everybody because there's so much talent. He calls Gorman and Yepez natural-born hitters and not far from the majors. It's just a matter of time before Gorman is playing second in the big leagues. The Redbirds pitching isn't as tight as the hitting is and Ben notes their plan to clean that up. Details on Liberatore, Walsh, and new experimental rules too. Listen here:

We talk with Paul Severino about the Miami Marlins. We get details on their starting pitching and if the offense matches the pitching. Paul talks about what it's like working with Don Mattingly and his management skills with so much youth on the team. Details about Jeter's impact with the club in his five years there. Listen here:

A look at what went wrong for the Cardinals in Milwaukee yesterday. Can the team keep up against good pitching? Ben Frederickson is here to talk about it this morning. He thought the offense would light up against the Brewers... but Ben does note the surprising production from the bottom of the order. And how does the pitching stack up against the NL Central now after we've seen a few games?

Ben talks about his recent visit with Mizzou's new basketball coach. He gives a little insight into the hiring process with details given from Desiree Reed Francois. Plus Blues making a push and the resurgence of Vladimir Tarasenko. Listen here:

It's Danny Mac and Martin Kilcoyne from Milwaukee talking return to travel for broadcasters, fashion faux pas and packing. What does Martin think about Pujols return so far? How about Kershaw's perfect seven innings then being taken out? We chat about the Brewers opening day celebration, "414" day and more. Listen here:

In the week’s edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast, we continue to talk with some of the great spring sports coaches in the area. We first catch up with the Track and Field Coach from Parkway Central, Ryan Banta, about the Colts and some of the great things happening in track thus far this year. We then head to MICDS to chat with the boys’ head lacrosse coach, Andy Kay, to talk about the Rams and the state of lacrosse in the area. Finally, we get a chance to talk with the veteran head baseball coach out at Francis Howell, Tony Perkins, and chat about the Vikings and some of the great things on the diamond in the region.

 

A few games into the Cardinals season and Brian Walton is here to talk baseball. We get an update on Gorman, Yepez, Liberatore and more Memphis Redbirds. Also, with no rule five draft this year, how does that impact the club? Brian tells us about Andre Pallante's quick path to the majors as well as other pitchers in the minors to keep an eye on. Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Pierre Desir. First Lindenwood player drafted in NFL. Playing with Tom Brady, big contract with Colts, working odd jobs to pay bills in college.

A look back at yesterday's home opener for the Cardinals with Ben Frederickson. Albert's presence, Wainwright's dominance, Marmol's managing, and the pageantry. Who got the biggest ovation of the alumni? We get into Tyler O'Neill's  remarkable day too. Ben thinks Marmol will be a great manager because of his ability communicate the reasons why the team is headed in a more modern direction. Will the fans accept it? What does Ben expect from Mikolas tomorrow? All Cardinals today here:

We dive into spring sports coverage in this week’s edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast with Jim Powers. We start on the diamond as Jim chats with CBC Head Baseball Coach Mason Horne about the great start that the Cadets are on. We then head out to the pitch as Jim talks to St. Dominic Head Girls Soccer Coach Greg Koeller about his Crusaders and their early season as they are ranked third in the latest USC high school national poll. We finish up with St. Louis University High School Boys’ Volleyball Coach Jeff Cheak as he talks about the Jr. Bills and how boys volleyball has grown in the area over the past 10 years.