John and Heather discuss the awful series against the Reds and the awesome series against the Phillies, Scooter Gennett's inexplicable excellence, Friday's roster moves, Carlos Martinez's ace status, and what to do about Yadier Molina and Randal Grichuk.

VEB Podcast #86: The best of times and the worst of times

The editors of Viva El Birdos talk about the St Louis Cardinals and major league baseball.

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Viva El Birdos editor Heather Simon and writers Tyler Kinzy and Ben Clemens discuss Paul Goldschmidt's contract extension, review the offseason that was for the St. Louis Cardinals, and look ahead to the 2019 regular season.

VEB Podcast #127: Opening Day is (Finally) Here!

Viva El Birdos editor Heather Simon and writers Tyler Kinzy and Ben Clemens discuss the highs and and lows of the 2018 season and where that leaves the Cardinals organization as the offseason begins.

VEB Podcast #126: Looking Back on 2018

Viva El Birdos editor Heather Simon and writer Tyler Kinzy discuss the Cardinals' resurgence in the standings, what the road back to the postseason entails as the pennant chase heats up, how expanded rosters will impact the bench and pitching staff, and Matt Carpenter and Harrison Bader's chances of claiming an individual award this year.

VEB Podcast #125: Just Keep Winning

Viva El Birdos writers Tyler Kinzy, Ben Clemens, and editor Heather Simon discuss the frenzy of roster transactions leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline and where these decisions will lead the Cardinals in the 2018 season and beyond.

VEB Podcast #124: Trade Deadline Review, Pennant Chase Preview

VEB editor Heather Simon and writers Lance Brozdowski and Tyler Kinzy break down the Cardinals’ lackluster play to begin the second half and consider what additional changes could be in store as the trade deadline nears. They also discuss the recent success of the organization’s minor league affiliates and potential shifts in the team’s player development and drafting strategies.

VEB Podcast #86: The best of times and the worst of times

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