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B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the topics of the day in Cardinals baseball, MLB and the sports world at-large. Become a subscriber for an ad-free listening experience here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bschaeffer12/subscribe
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B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp 975: Is Albert Pujols the next manager of the Houston Astros?
Brenden discusses the report that Pujols is expected to interview for the Astros managerial opening. With Randy Flores now in charge in Houston, it seems this…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 974: Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy RETURNS to practice! When will he play?
Brenden breaks down this week's Mizzou football news that Ahmad Hardy has made his return to practice. What does it mean for his viability in a game moving…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 973: Cardinals fire hitting coach Brant Brown -- Why?
Brenden discusses why the Cardinals might have made this decision to cut ties with Brant Brown when they did.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 972: Is the Cardinals' current No. 14 prospect actually the future ace of their MLB rotation?
Tekoah Roby might be more significant to the Cardinals' future than his current prospect ranking on MLB Pipeline might indicate. He has been TEARING UP the…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 971: Did the Brewers curse their first World Series appearance in 44 years before it started?
Brenden breaks down whether the Milwaukee Brewers did enough in placating their fans who bought a Timeless Ticket in 2015 after the plans to redeem the offer…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 970: Week 7 College Football Picks & Predictions! Can No. 13 Mizzou stun No. 9 Ole Miss in Oxford?
Brenden runs through his picks for every game in the SEC as well as other big ranked matchups around the country for Week 7 in college football.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 969: Was Alec Burleson snubbed as a Gold Glove finalist? Here's what the numbers say
Brenden Schaeffer dives into the numbers to discuss whether Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson was snubbed from consideration as a Gold Glove finalist in…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 968: Cardinals have three Gold Glove finalists! Will any of them take home the hardware?
Brenden discusses the Cardinals' three Gold Glove finalists and debates which have the best chance to take home the respective awards.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 967: Mizzou football gets its top 10 win! Down go the Gators!
Mizzou football chomps the No. 8 Florida Gators in the homecoming game, 45-17! Brenden discusses the performance and looks ahead at what's next for Missouri.
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Ep. 966: The Cardinals are officially eliminated from the postseason -- but was 2026 a successful year?
The Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs on Friday night. But was 2026 successful? In so many ways, it would seem the answer is yes.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 965: Yadi & Albert are OFFICIALLY Cardinals Hall of Famers after emotional ceremony at Busch!
Brenden discusses the events from Saturday at Busch Stadium as Yadi and Albert were inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 964: An all-time UMP SHOW didn't keep Cardinals from thrilling win Friday in Denver!
Brenden breaks down the madness of the Cardinals' comeback win on Friday over the Rockies as the intrigue between Oli Marmol and umpire Doug Eddings seized the…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 963: Did you stay awake for the GAME OF THE YEAR, Cardinals fans?
Brenden breaks down the most impressive Cardinals win of 2026, which happened last night against the Dodgers in an 8-6 win in 10 innings.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 962: Quinn Mathews delivers a gem in his first career Major League win!
MLB.com Cardinals writer Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the 4-1 Cardinals win over the Pirates on Friday night at Busch. Quinn Mathews earned his first-ever MLB…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 961: Will Thursday's Cardinals win cost Blaze Jordan his season?
The Cardinals beat the O's on Thursday, 7-5, at Busch, but Blaze Jordan suffered an injury that could leave him out for quite a while, if initial fears are…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 960: Winn to the IL, pitching plan hits rock bottom. Where do the Cardinals go from here?
Brenden breaks down the aftermath of a rough loss on Tuesday at Busch as the Cards fell to the Orioles 13-1. The pitching is shot. And it's really nobody's…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 959: Worst loss of the season inspires frustration from Cardinals fans
Brenden breaks down the state of the Cardinals after a tough week for the team's wild card hopes, culminating in a brutal loss on Sunday in Philly.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 958: Greatest MLB Debut EVER?! HISTORY For Cardinals Rookie Slugger Joshua Báez!
Joshua Baez makes history! Let's react to the greatest MLB debut ever seen, Cards fans.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 957: Will Cardinals Call Up Slugging Prospect Joshua Báez? What You Need To Know About The Timeline
Brenden discusses the intrigue surrounding Cardinals OF prospect Joshua Baez and his potential promotion looming.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 956: Marmol took the blame, but his choice was arguably not the most costly coaching decision in Monday's Cardinals loss
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Monday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies as the Cardinals fell short of a comeback bid. The bottom of the eighth produced plenty of…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 955: REACTION: Cardinals trade Lars Nootbaar to D-backs!
The Cardinals traded Lars Nootbaar to the D-backs, where he will rejoin buddy Nolan Arenado. We talk about the deal, as well as another deadline buzzer beater…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 954: Cardinals trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero to Brewers!
Brenden breaks down the Cardinals trade of May and Romero to the Brewers on Monday's deadline day.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 953: Big news! Quinn Mathews starts for the Cardinals on Saturday!
Brenden breaks down the news that Quinn Mathews will start for the Cardinals in Toronto on Saturday. Why now, and what are we looking forward to seeing from…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 952: Let's talk about that Cardinals WALK OFF on the Cubs! Dustin May bids farewell?
Brenden breaks down Wednesday's Cardinals win over the Cubs from the perspective of a spectator -- this was my son's first walkoff as a fan!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 951: Cardinals fall below .500 for the first time -- Trade Deadline reality setting in
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals falling below .500 for the first time this season. The trade deadline reality is coming soon for this team.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 950: Will the Cardinals send Libby to Memphis? We seem to have a definitive answer
Brenden discusses the Cardinals loss to the Cubs on Monday, 7-3, after a rain delay. Liberatore and Dobbins covered the full game, but not especially…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 949: Herrera busts the slump! Cardinals roll the Reds behind Pallante's gem!
Ivan Herrera and Andre Pallante powered the Cardinals to a much-needed win.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 948: Did Dustin May pitch his way into big trade value for the Cardinals?
How about that timing for Dustin May's best start in more than five weeks? He was fantastic on Friday night, and there should be no doubts from contending…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 947: Are the Cardinals simply losing steam?
Brenden takes stock of where the Cardinals are after Thursday's disappointing loss to the D-backs.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 946: Can the Cardinals reward Hunter Dobbins with a permanent spot?
Can the Cardinals just keep Hunter Dobbins in the rotation after what he did on Wednesday against the Angels? Let's discuss all the factors to the upcoming…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 945: Cardinals sign youngest prospect in MLB Draft to MASSIVE signing bonus! Was it worth it?
Brenden breaks down the Rocco Maniscalco contract bonus reportedly signed by the Cardinals as the 50th overall pick from this year's MLB Draft has officially…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 944: JORDAN WALKER HAS ICE WATER IN HIS VEINS!!!!!
Jordan Walker becomes the first Cardinal to ever win the Home Run Derby -- and he did it in DRAMATIC fashion!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayAUDIO: Cardinals Top Pick Trevor Condon First Interview With St. Louis Media
Trevor Condon spoke with reporters on Saturday afternoon via phone call as we picked his brain about how it feels to be the first round pick of the St. Louis…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 943: Libby guides Cardinals to another WIN -- Is 1st rounder Trevor Condon the real deal?
Has Matthew Liberatore figure out that which had ailed him for much of June? A much better version of him was on display Saturday in a 4-1 Cardinals win over…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 942: EIGHT MORE YEARS! Wetherholt extended + Cards beat Braves late!
Brenden discusses the marathon Cardinals win over the Braves after the rain delay, plus diving into the JJ Wetherholt extension news. Is this a good deal for…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 941: Jordan Walker Slugs His Way Into HR Derby! Did this week show gap between Cards & Brewers?
Brenden discusses the Jordan Walker home run derby news as well as takes stock of where things stand for the Cardinals in the NL Central pecking order against…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 940: Doubleheader sweep shows gap between Cardinals & Brewers -- Now what?
Tuesday was ugly for the Cardinals as the gap between the Redbirds and Brewers was on display yet again in a doubleheader sweep for Milwaukee.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 939: Did you think there were weird Cardinals bullpen moves Monday? Let's talk about it
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Dustin May's return to normalcy plus explains the bullpen moves made by Oli Marmol Monday. It all came in the context of what…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 938: Despite disaster for Dustin May, Cards battle back to beat Braves with SEVEN in the 7th!
Brenden breaks down a key series win for the Cardinals and wonders about the latest impact of the injury to Dustin May.
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 937: Bryan Torres just changed the Cardinals' entire vibe!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses Bryan Torres' big swing on Sunday to help guide the Cardinals to a 2-1 win. The pitching staff did some real work, as well, with…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 936: Where did the clutch Cards go? Cardinals lose fourth in a row, can't buy a big swing
Brenden breaks down the Cardinals' fourth straight loss, a 5-1 defeat to the Marlins. The clutch hits just aren't happening right now. Is it time to panic or…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 935: So... Can The Cardinals Fix Libby?!
Matthew Liberatore struggled, Jose Fermin had a great day continuing to showcase his value to the Cardinals, and the team had a big ol' honking press…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 934: Significant press conference on future of Cardinals leadership coming Wednesday?
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the news of a looming press conference for Wednesday from Busch Stadium with the Cardinals preparing to share "important news…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayVIDEO: Nolan Arenado returns to Busch Stadium, talks with St. Louis media
Nolan Arenado spoke with the St. Louis media upon his return to Busch Stadium on Monday afternoon before the start of the Cardinals vs. D-backs series. Arenado…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 933: Arenado returns to Busch, but Cardinals get the win!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the D-backs on Monday at Busch Stadium. Nolan Arenado returned to Busch as a visiting player after…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 932: So, after THAT mess... What in the world do the Cardinals do with Liberatore?
Brenden Schaeffer dives into the burning and uncomfortable question about what the Cardinals are supposed to do with Matthew Liberatore after a brutal showing…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 931: Progress for Leahy? Do we expect Cardinals to shift any SPs back to the bullpen?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the 6-1 Cardinals loss to the Padres from Wednesday as Kyle Leahy had a productive start, particularly in the way of improving…
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BONUS CLUBHOUSE AUDIO: Cardinals 3B Blaze Jordan on first Busch RBI & Joshua Baez's massive power
Cardinals 3B Blaze Jordan talked to reporters about his first-career Busch Stadium RBI in the team's 3-2 win on Tuesday, plus I got his thoughts on his…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 930: Pallante powers Cardinals to another win -- And Joshua Baez hit FOUR HOMERS IN MEMPHIS?!?!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the Padres, with interludes to break down some Lars Nootbaar anecdotes, the Joshua Baez mega-day in…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 929: Dustin May goes the DISTANCE! A one-hit shutout propels the Cardinals!
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Dustin May shutout as his one-hitter on Monday propelled the Cardinals to a 3-0 win over the Padres at Busch Stadium. The…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DaySix Hits For Sunday: Brenden Reacts to Latest Topics in Cardinals Nation
We missed a podcast after Saturday's win, and I needed to record some vertical videos Sunday morning for other reasons, so I decided to compile them into a…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 928: Well, that sucked. Cardinals blow it late to Twins; Plus, Gorman to AAA, Blaze to STL reaction
Brenden Schaeffer spends 30 minutes on a Friday night breaking down the Cardinals 9-8 loss to the Twins, the Leahy outing, the Stanek moment, while also diving…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 927: Thursday's Cardinals loss held a revealing moment for Nolan Gorman's status
Nolan Gorman being pinch-hit for in the ninth inning in the game situation he was in still made sense, but it also spoke volumes about the way we're viewing…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 926: Jordan Walker does it AGAIN! Cardinals have won SIX STRAIGHT!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 9-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday as Jordan Walker powered up once again, homering for the 17th time to set a new…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 925: FIVE STRAIGHT WINS! Church returns to help power an OUTBURST win vs. Mets
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 7-0 win over the Mets on Tuesday night in the return for Nathan Church, who had three hits and a marvelous catch in…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 924: Reacting to Cardinals roster news of Victor Scott II being optioned to AAA
On Monday's off-day for the Cardinals, Brenden Schaeffer discusses the impending demotion of Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis. Was this the right move?…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayCLUBHOUSE AUDIO: Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien breaks down series sweep over Reds
Riley O'Brien saved two of the three wins over the Reds this weekend, even if one of those saves came in more adventurous fashion than he intended.How does a…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 923: Four in a row! Cardinals SWEEP the Reds behind strong pitching, VS2's clutch bunt!
The Cardinals got the sweep over the Reds with a 5-3 win on Sunday at Busch. The pitching stood tall and the relentless Cardinals simply found another way to…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayPOSTGAME AUDIO: Lars Nootbaar speaks to reporters after key home run Saturday
Audio from the Cardinals clubhouse as reporters heard from Lars Nootbaar after the outfielder played the hero in the Cardinals' 6-5 win over the Reds on…
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every DayEp. 922: NOOT OFF THE BENCH! Cardinals win a WILD one over the Reds!
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down one of the wildest wins of the season as the Cardinals come from behind to beat the Reds. The sixth inning had a seemingly golden…