Serving It Up

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On this episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson (with Matt Holliday out visiting his son Jackson) for a pitcher-heavy panel.

The guys dive into:

• Fan feedback

• Tommy Pham's near-brawl and why no one wants to mess with him

• The reality of MLB "fights" and clubhouse leadership stories

• MLB expansion and realignment: Nashville, Salt Lake, San Antonio?

• Cardinals breakdown: bullpen revelations, Masyn Winn's leadership, Herrera's bat, and whether Oli Marmol deserves to return

It's a mix of laughs, storytelling, and serious Cardinals talk you won't want to miss.

Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Jim Hayes reunite on Serving It Up for a packed episode. They discuss Yadier Molina's return as a guest coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, what it takes to transition from player to MLB manager, and how leadership impacts wins in today's game. Matt gives a health update after hip surgery and shares proud dad moments with his sons Jackson and Ethan. Lance dives into youth softball coaching, Kyle talks pitching workloads, and the panel debates the Cardinals' wild card chances after a tough series vs. Colorado.

Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn and (eventually) Matt Holliday in this episode of Serving It Up. The guys dish on: • Why Kyle Gibson ghosted the show • What Chaim Bloom brings to the Cardinals' rebuild • What the team should do with Miles Mikolas & Matthew Liberatore • Why JJ Wetherholt must get big league at-bats this year • The importance of letting fans connect with rising stars • Clubhouse media rules • Matt's surprise hip replacement surgery! • The best ballparks to play in (besides Busch)

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Lance Lynn goes off on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in this episode Serving It Up. The guys also break down the St. Louis Cardinals trade deadline moves, sending Ryan Helsley to the Mets, Matz to the Red Sox, and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus: • What really happens when you return from a road trip to a house full of kids • The clubhouse reaction to trading beloved teammates • Why Ivan Herrera in left field might be a game-changer • Are the Cardinals really in a rebuild, or is 2026 the window? • How the prop bet scandal is quietly threatening the sport

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In this jam-packed episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and eventually Kyle Gibson Matt recounts the wild story of being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on July 24, 2009, including hopping on a train and suiting up without his own gear. The guys discuss the emotional toll of MLB trade deadlines, what went wrong for Erick Fedde in 2025, and how teams should manage young talent. They also debate if college should be mandatory for MLB draft eligibility and share thoughts on Banana Ball's impact on fan engagement.

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The full crew is back on Serving It Up! Lance Lynn, Matt Holliday, and newly retired Kyle Gibson join Jim Hayes for a packed episode. Topics include: • The controversial All-Star Game "swing-off" tiebreaker: should it come to MLB? • Ghost runners, bunts, and robot umps — what's ruining the game? • Kyle Gibson reflects on his retirement and shares what's next for him • Matt Holliday on his son Ethan getting drafted 4th overall to the Rockies • Thoughts on the Cardinals' trade deadline approach • Surprising breakout players on the 2024 Cardinals

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In this episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn and Matt Holliday to break down everything from MLB trade deadline strategy to draft day stress. Matt gives insight into his son Ethan Holliday's rise as a top draft prospect, while Lance and Matt share raw, hilarious, and honest stories from their own minor league journeys. 00:00 – Intro & Kyle Gibson's absence 01:00 – Nationals shakeup: What it's like when your manager and GM are gone 05:30 – Matt Holliday talks Ethan's draft journey 09:00 – Lance & Matt's own draft day stories 16:00 – Minor league horror stories from Batavia to Tucson 18:30 – Surviving the grind: All-Star break & midseason fatigue 29:00 – Are pitchers tipping pitches or just missing spots? 35:00 – Trade deadline strategy: Buy, sell, or both? 45:30 – Do players want upgrades even if teammates get traded? 51:00 – Wrap-up

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Join Jim Hayes, Matt Holliday, and Lance Lynn for an entertaining new episode of Serving It Up! The guys break down everything from the MLB Draft process and the future for Matt's son Ethan, to how NIL has changed college sports. Lance shares insight on pitchers protecting their teammates, and both discuss how pros deal with failure and bounce back. Plus, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about team travel, plane food, and life in the big leagues!

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In this wild and unfiltered episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes reunites with Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson for a rollercoaster of laughs, sports takes, and behind-the-scenes clubhouse insight.

🔑 Key Highlights:

⚾Kyle Gibson talks his comeback with the Rays and life in AA

⚾Wilson Contreras: Teammate legend or league villain?

⚾Shohei Ohtani: Real or AI lab creation? The guys have thoughts 👀

⚾Dodgers vs Padres tension: Should Roberts and Shildt settle it with fists?

⚾Ranking the toughest managers in MLB – where does Cardinals' Oli Marmol land?

Are the Pacers a legit Finals threat? OKC fans, brace yourselves

Rebuilding a franchise: Why MLB rebuilds are the trickiest of all

Should teams "go for it" even without World Series certainty?

🔥 Plus: Anchorman references, West Side Story jabs, petite wrist analysis, and hotel lobby brawls that never were.

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In this firecracker episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes reunites with MLB veterans Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson to break down the hottest stories in baseball. The guys tackle Clayton Kershaw's "Bush League" comments aimed at the St. Louis Cardinals, Shohei Ohtani's global impact and unshakable poise, and have some hilarious fun naming the least athletic teammates they've ever played with.

You won't want to miss this mix of expert insights, locker room stories, and classic chirping between baseball greats.

⚾Clayton Kershaw vs. Cardinals – Was his "bush league" comment justified? The panel unpacks both sides.

⚾Why Shohei Ohtani Is Truly One of One – A global icon, unmatched talent, and ultimate professional.

⚾Baseball's Least Athletic Teammates – The gloves come off in this hilarious roast segment.

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