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101 ESPN's Brandon Kiley & Tanner Hendrickson break down the latest news and notes on the St. Louis Cardinals. Join the guys weekly for their takes on the Redbirds.

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Thursday · 54 min
How Will CBA Negotiations Impact Trade Market
The St. Louis Cardinals face tough offseason decisions, and CBA negotiations could shape their next step. Could Victor Scott II lose his roster spot? Should the Cardinals prioritize pitching over a third baseman? Brandon Kiley and Tanner Hendrickson break down the biggest questions on this episode of the Redbird Report. BK and T-Bone examine the Cardinals’ 40-man roster crunch, potential cuts involving Victor Scott II and Nolan Gorman, and the importance of protecting prospect Jesús Báez. They also dig into FanGraphs’ 2027 Steamer projections for Walker, Alec Burleson, Iván Herrera and JJ Wetherholt—and debate whether this lineup has the star power to become a postseason threat. The conversation turns to likely free agents, and where the Cardinals could look to spend some money this offseason. The guys also discuss how MLB’s CBA negotiations, a potential lockout, and a proposed salary cap could affect the Cardinals’ trade plans and offseason strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 29 · 55 min
Can Brewers championship formula be copied?
What can the St. Louis Cardinals learn from the Milwaukee Brewers? BK and T-Bone break down Milwaukee’s championship blueprint and what it could mean for Chaim Bloom’s rebuild. From developing homegrown talent to knowing which prospects to trade, building a contender requires more than a strong farm system. Could power arms and power bats become the Cardinals’ next identity? The guys discuss the young talent coming through the organization, whether adding a frontline starter could accelerate the timeline, and why this offseason could bring more patience than big moves. Plus, should the Cardinals extend Alec Burleson or keep their options open? Could Hunter Brown become a trade target if he’s available? And in this week’s listener mailbag: the debate over moving the fences in at Busch Stadium and whether Brandon Woodruff or Michael Soroka makes sense for the rotation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 22 · 55 min
Can Cardinals Do This With Just Homegrown Talent?
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to play in the World Series, proving that you don't need a massive payroll to compete for a championship. But what can the St. Louis Cardinals learn from their success? On this episode of the Redbird Report, BK and T-Bone break down how the Brewers and Rays built their World Series rosters through smart trades, player development, and aggressive roster management. Could Chaim Bloom use that same blueprint to turn the Cardinals into contenders? The guys discuss whether St. Louis should consider trading established players like Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, or Iván Herrera to acquire high-upside talent, especially with prospects like JJ Wetherholt, Jesús Báez, and Rainiel Rodriguez moving through the system. Plus, could the Cardinals make their own version of the Drew Rasmussen trade? They also debate whether MLB has more competitive balance than fans realize, preview the Brewers-Rays World Series, and discuss how the looming MLB lockout could impact free agency and the Cardinals' offseason plans. Finally, the guys answer a listener mailbag question about the Cardinals' starting rotation. Should St. Louis trade from its pitching depth to acquire a legitimate ace, or trust its young arms to develop? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 15 · 50 min
How do Cardinals catch Brewers?
The Milwaukee Brewers are showing the baseball world what it takes to win in October, but can the St. Louis Cardinals follow their blueprint? On this episode of the Redbird Report, BK and T-Bone break down three major lessons the Cardinals can learn from Milwaukee's postseason success, including building pitching depth, becoming more aggressive on the basepaths, and developing breakout stars. Plus, what should Cardinals fans realistically expect from Chaim Bloom this offseason? The guys debate a potential offseason featuring Kris Bubic, Nicky Lopez, and José Alvarado, discuss whether the Cardinals should make a bigger move to accelerate their rebuild, and examine how much money St. Louis should have available to spend. They also dive into the Cardinals' young pitching pipeline, potential breakout candidates like Quinn Mathews and Liam Doyle, and whether a youth movement could be the key to building a contender in 2027. Would you be satisfied with a quiet Cardinals offseason, or is it time for Chaim Bloom to make a splash? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 8 · 45 min
What Can Cardinals Learn From This Postseason
What does it take to build a Cardinals team that can win in October? On this episode of the Redbird Report, BK and T-Bone break down the lessons St. Louis should be learning from this postseason. From the importance of swing-and-miss pitching to building a deep bullpen that can deliver in the biggest moments. Getting to the playoffs is one thing, but having the arms to advance is another. Should the Cardinals prioritize long-term extensions for Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker, or leave themselves more flexibility? The guys examine why the Braves could be a cautionary tale about locking up a young core and discuss the balance between keeping homegrown talent and leaving room to improve the roster. Plus, what notes the Cardinals could take from teams like the Brewers and White Sox. And the guys' World Series picks. Have a question for the show? Send it to Redbirdreport@101ESPN.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
October 1 · 54 min
Should the Cardinals get aggressive this offseason?
The Cardinals have officially entered the offseason, and the big question is how aggressive Chaim Bloom should be in trying to move this rebuild forward. BK and T-Bone debate whether St. Louis should consider swinging for the fences for a pitcher to hold down the top of its rotation. What would a price tag look like? And what could it do for an already promising Cardinals rotation? Plus, the guys break down a pivotal offseason for some NL Central foes, how some potential departures could reshape the division and whether it could influence the Cardinals to make a push for the postseason sooner rather than later. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 24 · 48 min
Has Libby done enough to earn another shot?
The 2026 Cardinals season is slowly coming to an end; now the focus is shifting toward 2027 and what the next version of this roster could look like. BK and T-Bone debate whether Matthew Liberatore could actually be the Cardinals’ best option for the rotation next season, how he compares to potential free-agent targets, and whether St. Louis should trust its growing group of young pitchers instead of making an outside addition. Plus, they discuss the progress of Andre Pallante, Kyle Leahy, and Michael McGreevy, the Cardinals’ wave of pitching prospects, Alec Burleson’s interest in a possible contract extension, and what upcoming CBA negotiations could mean for the Cardinals’ rebuild and future spending. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 17 · 41 min
Was this Cardinals season a success?
The Cardinals’ playoff hopes are officially over, and now the focus shifts to what went wrong — and what comes next. On this episode of the Red Bird Report, the guys break down the brutal stretch that knocked St. Louis out of contention, including the bullpen struggles that repeatedly cost the Cardinals late in games. They also look ahead to 2027, discussing how the Cardinals can rebuild the bullpen, which young pitchers could factor into the rotation, and what the organization needs to do to turn its young talent into a legitimate contender. Plus, what can the Cardinals learn from other teams that built around young cores, and how aggressive will St. Louis need to be when it’s time to supplement that group? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 10 · 48 min
Can the Cardinals fix their bullpen this offseason?
The Cardinals playoff hopes seem to be dead in the water — so what went wrong, and where does St. Louis go from here? BK and T-Bone break down the brutal stretch that knocked the Cardinals out of contention, including the bullpen’s late-season collapse and Riley O’Brien’s struggles in the biggest moments. They also look ahead to the offseason, discuss how the Cardinals should address their pitching depth, and examine what the next step of the rebuild could look like. Plus, how much should the Cardinals trust their young core of Jordan Walker, JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson? The guys look at other clubs around the league like the Orioles, Mariners, Braves, Cubs and Astros to explain why developing homegrown talent is only part of building a championship roster. Finally, BK and T-Bone reflect on the careers and legacies of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina ahead of their induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 2 · 49 min
Another top Cardinals prospect has arrived
After an up-and-down August, September is offering the Cardinals a chance to find out which young players can be part of their future. BK and T-Bone react to the promotion of catcher Leo Bernal and what he could bring behind the plate, then dive into Jordan Walker’s breakout season and whether the Cardinals should risk a massive contract extension to lock him up now. They also debate how aggressive St. Louis should be this offseason, what role Gordon Graceffo could play in future seasons for the ball club, and why the Cardinals’ offense has been dramatically better on the road than at Busch Stadium. Plus, who has the inside track at third base for 2027, and can the Cardinals somehow hang around the National League Wild Card race? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 26 · 37 min
How do Cardinals survive pitching injuries?
After starting the month of August on fire, the Cardinals have taken a turn for the worse, and it happened fast. BK and T-Bone break down how quickly things have unraveled. They discuss the recent losing streak, injuries exposing the organization’s lack of pitching depth, an overworked bullpen, and the difficult decisions facing the team as it searches for enough innings to finish the season. Could the Cardinals turn to a veteran stopgap, rely on bullpen games, or give young pitchers such as Cooper Hjerpe an opportunity in the majors? The guys also examine Iván Herrera’s prolonged offensive struggles, whether catching has contributed to his decline, and where he fits into the Cardinals’ long-term plans with several talented prospects on the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 18 · 56 min
Cardinals continue building championship lineup
Another major piece of the Cardinals' core has arrived. On this week’s Redbird Report, Brandon Kiley and Tanner Hendrickson break down Joshua Baez’s historic start to his Major League career, and the spark that it could bring to the already red-hot Cardinals. They also discuss Alec Burleson's breakout season and why he is a vital piece of the Cardinals' long-term future, the opportunity for Blaze Jordan at third base, Kyle Leahy’s looming innings limit, the club’s trade deadline decisions, and how Rainiel Rodriguez’s positional versatility could reshape the lineup. Plus, with six important games against Cincinnati and Philadelphia ahead, BK and T-Bone look at where the Cardinals stand in the Wild Card race and what needs to happen for St. Louis to keep its playoff hopes alive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 13 · 52 min
Cardinals prioritizing future or the playoffs?
The Cardinals sold at the trade deadline — and somehow, they’re right back in the playoff race. On this episode of the Redbird Report, Brandon Kiley and Tanner Hendrickson break down the Cardinals’ recent surge, what’s driving the offense, and whether this young core can make things interesting down the stretch. They discuss Alec Burleson’s monster season and whether St. Louis should consider a long-term extension, the impact of Jordan Walker, Iván Herrera, and JJ Wetherholt, the biggest questions surrounding the bullpen, and what upcoming series against the Cubs, Reds, and Phillies could mean for the postseason picture. Plus, the guys debate how the Cardinals should balance winning now with developing for the future, including how the front office should handle calling up some of its younger players from the minors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 4 · 46 min
Cardinals Trade Deadline Special: Did the Cardinals Maximize Their Assets?
BK and T-Bone are back to break down the Cardinals' 2026 trade deadline. Did the Cardinals fleece the Brewers in the Dustin May/JoJo Romero trade? Did the Cards get enough in return for Lars Nootbaar from Arizona? Did St. Louis miss an opportunity by holding onto some of its controllable bullpen arms? Was there a move at the deadline you wish the Cardinals had made? Plus, what grade does Chaim Bloom deserve for his first trade deadline leading the Cardinals? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 30 · 54 min
Who stays? Who goes?
The MLB trade deadline is here, and it seems the Cardinals are ready to sell—but how far will they go? On this week's Redbird Report, Brandon Kiley and Tanner Hendrickson discuss why Dustin May’s time in St. Louis has very likely come to an end, what his value on the trade market may be, the possibility of Lars Nootbaar being moved, moves that would surprise them, and which prospects could receive a major-league opportunity. Could Quinn Mathews or Joshua Baez be next in line? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 23 · 51 min
Will the Cardinals buy or sell?
The Cardinals’ second half is off to a rocky start, so BK and T-Bone debate the question on every Cardinals fan’s mind: What comes next? They break down Hunter Dobbins’ impressive Wednesday night outing, how that affects the already crowded rotation, and the team’s difficult buy-or-sell decision at the trade deadline. Plus, could a surplus at other positions put the Cardinals in a spot to seek out a new starting pitcher? And finally, what happened to the offense we saw earlier in the season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 9 · 51 min
Jordan Walker’s All-Star Weekend Takeover & Trade Deadline Questions
Is Jordan Walker becoming the superstar the Cardinals have been waiting for? Should St. Louis be looking to sell at the deadline? BK and T-Bone break it all down on this episode of The Redbird Report. Jordan Walker has not only been named to the All-Star team, but will also participate in the Home Run Derby as he looks to close out his monster first half for the Cardinals. The All-Star has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in baseball. What does this production mean as the trade deadline approaches? Will the Cardinals look to capitalize on this success and buy in? Or look to the future and sell? If they decide to buy, what should they be looking for? BK and T-Bone talk potential pitching targets and other options on the Redbird Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 2 · 51 min
Can the offense right the ship?
The St. Louis Cardinals' offensive struggles continue. BK & T-Bone break down what's gone wrong at the plate, and whether there's growing concern the Cardinals won't get things turned around before the trade deadline. Could another roster churn be coming? What should we make of Libby's strong start with Herrera behind the plate? Plus, could Winn become a trade chip? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 25 · 47 min
What's the Cardinals plan with Matthew Liberatore?
Matthew Liberatore's struggles continue. BK & T-Bone discuss whether it's time to pull Libby from the rotation. Who could take his spot in the rotation? What would the plan be with Liberatore? Are we about to go through the same cycle we experienced last year? Are Blaze Jordan & Nathan Church carving out roles for them? What should we watch for in the series against the Marlins & Braves? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 18 · 47 min
Are the Cardinals entering a pivotal stretch of the season?
The Cardinals continue to churn through their roster. BK & T-Bone are back to discuss the decision to call up Max Rajcic. Is it time for Joshua Baez to get the call? Which prospects should the Cardinals get a look at before the trade deadline? Should the Cardinals consider trading Lars Nootbaar? Will they look to add starting pitching at the deadline? Plus, can the Cards bank some wins before a tough July schedule? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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