Don't Let The St. Louis Cardinals Get Hot!

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals have continued to swing the bats well recently, racking up a ton of hits as every player in the lineup came up with at least one base knock on Saturday.
But most importantly, they came through with a clutch late rally in order to seal the deal and set up another sweep chance for Sunday afternoon at Busch.
We talk Liberatore getting set for that contest as well as Miles Mikolas' outing from Saturday. Plus, thoughts on Oli's bullpen management in the win and how important it was that Ryan Helsley was again not needed to win a game.
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[@JoveroIV]

I’m having a fun time watching the games again. At the end of the day, that’s what matters the most to me. I’m happy.

[@daryldixon3685]

That’s all that matters!

[@Jay_Mike]

You know I’ve listened to many different podcasts/youtube channels over the past 5 years. For whatever reason, you were the last I got to unfortunately ( I know you are relatively new). BUT you are now my primary one, pretty much my only one now. Great job man. I’d love to buy a membership from you my man, but no extra cash coming in now days haha

[@bschaeffer12]

That's okay Jay! Comments like this mean a lot to me. I've been doing my podcast since 2020 BUT I was a fool because I didn't put it on KZbin until April 2023! So that's probably why it took a while to find ... It was hiding 🤣

[@jw4302]

This is my favorite Cardinals podcast, followed by 590 the fan

[@felixdelabarara494]

This is early May 2023. I remember after the horrific season, they had a great stretch, and everyone was calculating how long it would take them to get back to leading the division before they proceeded to collapse and sold at the deadline. What have we been saying? Is it offense, is it pitching, is it goldenado, is it the young talent, is it manager, is it front office, is it coaching? What answer did we come up with? Its systemic, was consistently the answer, almost everything is wrong was the answer. Either everybody will have to eat their words and everyone was wrong or this is a short lived moment and they'll go back to systematically failing. I wish I had more faith but I dont think a few games is evidence at all that everything was fine the whole time, we all saw an organization on fire, but it was totally fine and this is a competitive team.

[@SpaceMagicStorm]

This game was even pretty negative signs with the 1 Homer early and a whole lot of nothing until the relief pitcher came out for them to finally make runs again.

[@MGillDesign]

"Goldenado" i like that... lol

[@SpaceMagicStorm]

If they win most of their games at home right now then I'll start believing they have made a turn arround still think it's too early to say.

[@kimbrown5024]

It was fun watching the last 2 games.. we see what they are capable of doing!

[@nickelliott1174]

I'm reserving my opinion on this until they face Baltimore. Remember, Boston was one of the teams hitting as poorly as we were, but their starting pitching was really strong. But the last couple of weeks their pitching has been breaking down and lead to a losing streak. It's nice to be hitting better but it's been against two of the staffs that are struggling right now.

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

What do you need to see in these games? Series win against both?

[@baspeirs]

Carp must have brought that magic salsa back with him.

[@KevinWM2]

Another great win.. Miles and the Pen were great and our hitters are pretty much all continuing to contribute. We're heating up. These other teams had better not let us hang around. If the offense continues to be hot I'll bet everyone apologizes to Ollie and Turner Ward.😂

[@JohnShanholtz-vy6ol]

Before the season started I said they was going to make the playoffs and I still believe that!!

[@tylerthomas9947]

I almost couldn't care less who were playing OFFENSE is OFFENSE! Great to see! ... let's see it against some division rivals though!

[@kennysmith15]

A question that keeps coming up for me…..if the fans mostly agree that Mo is at fault for a weak rotation and picking the wrong player to trade/keep, why does Marmol need to go? Seems like he’s a good leader, has the players on his side and makes the common sense calls. Most of the time, of course. I feel like the Marmol anger isn’t rational.

[@icaleinns6233]

I'm reserving judgement until after the Orioles and Cubs. If the Offense can continue to produce I'll head toward the hopeful end of the spectrum. Honestly, when they went 9 under 500 I was about ready to throw in the towel. I wasn't sure they could dig their way out a hole that deep. But they made great headway, and the bats are starting to come to life, so I'm heading toward hopeful.

[@bschaeffer12]

A little hope is all you need!

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

As long as the team keeps fighting, I'm in it with them. If I ever see them give up, that's when I'll call for a change.

[@icaleinns6233]

@@bschaeffer12 after today's game, I'm thinking we're gonna need more Oli Ejections, too!

[@Jammin_jenn]

The last two games have been so much fun to watch and bring back that feeling about the Cardinals that we all miss and long for, but last ye forget, Boston is a pretty crappy team too. And I agree with @felix… whatever the problem is, it’s still there (personally I think it’s the coaching and front office). However, I will be more than happy to eat my words if we start playing like this against the better teams in the league.

[@bschaeffer12]

It really does feel different but of course that feeling won't last if the scoring doesn't haha This homestand in full will tell the story I think

[@mylesrichardson5156]

Them boys cranking in the lumber yard let's go!!!

[@Noosh_]

It's funny I told myself I wasn't gonna go to any more Cardinals games this year until a coaching change was made but if they continue to play like this next week against the Orioles I'm gonna find myself in Cincinnati at the end of the month when the Cardinals are there

[@bschaeffer12]

There you go! Just when you thought you were out.... They might pull you back in 🤣👀

[@anthonyorman596]

Don't give in keep holding them cheap asses accountable

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

I made it through Joe Torre's Juan Agosto pain. I would turn off the TV when Torre put him on the mound, but I watched because I'm both a fan and a witness. 😊

[@stephenconnell2689]

That game followed their original plan of offense covering any pitching shortages. Scoring always makes the game fun to watch. 40,000 fans showing up says that they don't care about being laughed and ignored by ownership and front office. It's interesting that we are 7 games back of the Brewers, which is exactly how many we lost head to head to Milwaukee. The offense will do a lot to move us up in the division and make it more exciting to watch. BIG MO can continue to be smug with a we know better than you attitude. He best pull a deadline trade for a real stud pitcher to complete in any playoffs.

[@austinvardeman2130]

I hate to knock your premise early on about two steps forward and one step back, as a fan it sometimes feels incredibly frustrating to watch. But going 5-4 in every 9 game stretch throughout the season equates to a 90 win season. Again, not the most fun, but it would be a playoff team.

[@bschaeffer12]

Hey Austin, I totally hear you but what I was trying to demonstrate is that for this team it's not quite enough to make up for the hole they dug. If they hadn't started so poorly it would be more than enough but it sorta feels like they need to do a little more to get back to .500 before settling into a pace like that

[@mckinleyroscoe4566]

I've watched the past 2 games. I've liked what I've seen. They look like they are fighting and that's a good thing. I still think Paul needs to be benched or moved way down in the order. I'm not ready to say they're back but we'll see. The orioles will be a test. They are legit. We need to get hits with risp more.

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

Suddenly, King is making me less nervous with his past few outings.

[@bschaeffer12]

He's been solid man, kinda like last year too when he was good

[@cashnelson6400]

Funnily enough we got hot last year right around this time against the same team, the Red Sox. Remember Arenado hit a homer in like 4 games in a row?

[@bschaeffer12]

That's right. They're hoping this one has more staying power long-term!

[@ACErob-me9ss]

Nice job sir

[@cramirez2112]

I wont feel good until Goldy finds his swing. We need him for this offense to fully click

[@chrisweidner4768]

This is the team many of us expected, and doing this without Walker. Kids hitting .323, .838 OPS albeit without a HR in Memphis. Hoping Kenyan will be effective when activated. Go Cardinals. Jo Jo has gotten hit up in his last 4 appearances. Hoping it, just like Sonny’s struggles are just a glitch. This was the 2nd good start in a row for Mikolas. Kitteridge back on the beam. And, yea, I still think we have the most talent in the Central. “Vocal minority.” Moz continues to be cringe. Hopefully he will grow up some day. Indeed. We 🩸 Cardinals. In my case, for 65 years. Thanks for bringing g us these. All the best.

[@bschaeffer12]

Thanks for your daily listening and insightful comments Chris!

[@phillipjohnson2519]

They are close to reeling me back onto the train. Don’t know if they are teasing us or if the St Louis Cardinals are back.

[@turdferguson9373]

I’m not getting my hopes too high…this team has fooled me a few times that they were turning it around…last 2 nights have been fun though. That being said, can’t stop beating the drum on turning around player development and moving into the 21st century with a pitching lab. That issue doesn’t go away if this team turns it around.

[@kenroberts3481]

The offense looks healthy again. It is so funny, the 2 stars aren’t the ones leading and that is surprising. I just don’t know how we hold it together with the pitching staff. It is fun again!

[@JaredJCTN]

Listen every day. I'm going to a game on June 9th. First time in 10 years. (20 wedding anniversary). I live in East TN so it is a long drive. Maybe I'll run into you. Thanks for all your comments.

[@bschaeffer12]

Thank you Jared, and enjoy that trip man!! I've been to your neck of the woods only a couple times (Knoxville for football and Asheville for our honeymoon) but I do love that part of the country!

[@JaredJCTN]

@bschaeffer12 I'm right between the 2.

[@SSman560]

Glad they are hitting. I think even if they were winning it would be fair to question mo on why under his leadership our pitching development has slipped to bottom 3rd of the league.

[@michaelcollins106]

Is the team bat least back to league average ops? No? Then it ain’t anything yet.

[@hspg]

Last year Cards were 19-26 after the first 45 games and the pitching allowed one less run than this year. The rotation is still not good. I’m not on board yet until they somehow go at least 3-3 against the O’s and Cubs.

[@robertfowler8823]

Brando! Brandon inorganic! Brandolicious! Makin copies! Please tell me u get this. It goes with ur show

[@bschaeffer12]

This is all Greek to me!🤣

[@robertfowler8823]

@bschaeffer12 o cmon! U were talking about Rob Schneider! U don't know his Saturday night live clip! Google rob Schneider snl making copies

[@anthonyorman596]

We get on a run we actually could get back in this but i have no faith in Marmol

[@anthonyorman596]

Looking at the standings the NL is horrible so we are still in playoff wildcard spot 😭

[@bschaeffer12]

At least close to it!

[@ScottyPeabody]

Appears like you get a lot fewer views than when they lose. Now, a lotta media guys would say, “Yeah, that’s just the haters, they don’t want to come around and be happy”. But that’s not it at all, I don’t think. I think 97% are dying for another WS, the “Sea of Red”, the Clydesdales. With Whitey’s passing it would really be so poignant to see the El Birdos celebrating at home, in St. Louis. LFG!

[@jaredbrunner2890]

I bleed red. Crispy

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

"Vocal minority" is definitely Mo managing optics. At least he admits on the other side that his only way out is for the team to win. If you're in his shoes, do you say something akin to "fire me." No, you wouldn't. Also, he has to not be a morale killer.

[@bschaeffer12]

Yup I think you are spot on

[@carolinasongbird3362]

If we want to sweep the Red Sox, why do we do dumb stuff like put up the B team for the third game? Goldie is the first baseman. Not second, not short stop. Nado plays third. Nowhere else. Those two play every game in their positions. They are no spring chickens. So why don't we have one short stop that plays every game? Do we not have anyone who can play that position every game? Why is Noot everywhere? So where are our nine players that become proficient in ONE POSITION????

[@MGillDesign]

Agree wholeheartedly. And why move Donovan out of leadoff spot down to 7? He and Nootbaar have chemistry at 1 and 2. Leave it alone. Why start Liberatore? He has failed as a starter, but they keep trying to make him one. Leave him where he had success (long relief)... Marmol just loves to destroy momentum and has to get cute, with his lineup shuffling and defensive alignment (musical chairs)

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

So, another 3 inning start from Liber(a)tore. I understand that he didn't train to be a starter and the Cards may have promised him to get starter reps, like Hicks, but I don't understand this.

[@bschaeffer12]

They're doing Libby dirty, it's not really feasible to build up on the fly. As we saw with Hicks. Doesn't mean Libby can't do the job but not like they're asking of him. Have to bring in a built up guy from AAA imo. Will discuss tonight.

[@user-rb4ip7ki7u]

@@bschaeffer12 Agreed

[@Badmike636]

This is what they do. They build us up to believe in the team but then they let us down and not make the playoffs. I predict the Orioles will take two out of three from the Cardinals and the Cubs will do the same.

[@bschaeffer12]

We'll see, you never know!

[@toddmccartney5084]

Not when we continue to play Crawford

[@danielnierman5737]

No I have no faith they won’t get swept by Baltimore

[@bschaeffer12]

Ope

[@MichaelW969]

Im ashamed to admit it, but there was a part of me that was thinking good, now we can move on from Oli and Mo.

[@bschaeffer12]

How are you thinking now though?

[@MichaelW969]

@bschaeffer12 I think it's too soon. It's tough to root for Oli, he's become polarizing IMO. He has now repeatedly spoken negativity to the media regarding players. Many former players don't seem to want to be a part of the organization. I'll stop there for now..

[@bschaeffer12]

@@MichaelW969 I hear you but it's interesting to me that Oli is polarizing. Just maybe my perspective having the chance to talk to him more in person than just seeing him on TV. I think people would like him more if they saw more than what they see on tv.

[@shanepage8041]

You are smoking marijuana if you think Libby can be an effective starter. I love the guy but he can’t succeed in spots like this, much less to 5 innings

[@adl6690]

lol, nope. They are who they are. Look at what happened today.

[@bschaeffer12]

Oh I saw, believe me. Took my son today. Lol.

[@adl6690]

@@bschaeffer12I am sorry, although still fun for a kiddo

[@anthonyorman596]

LMFAO until we got about 15-5 in a 20 game set at the very least we aint doing nothing we still suck so until then we can at least enjoy not being the laughing stock of the league anymore

[@bschaeffer12]

It's gonna take a bit yeah

[@redbrrdz7423]

#12in24