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In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 #stlcards prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 30 with a first baseman acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline but left exposed to the Rule 5 draft. Where will Blaze Jordan fit? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #30 – Blaze Jordan
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 30 with a first baseman acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline but left exposed to the Rule 5 draft.…
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December 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 #stlcards prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 30 with a first baseman acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline but left exposed to the Rule 5 draft. Where will Blaze Jordan fit? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 31 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander acquired from the Mets in July. Frank Elissalt has the building blocks of a starter’s repertoire, but how much time will he receive to put it together? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #31 – Frank Elissalt
At no. 31 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander acquired from the Mets in July. Frank Elissalt has the building blocks of a starter’s repertoire, but how much ti…
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December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
At no. 31 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander acquired from the Mets in July. Frank Elissalt has the building blocks of a starter’s repertoire, but how much time will he receive to put it together? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
My quick (and free) look into the travels of new #stlcards RHR Zak Kent. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-cl...
Cardinals Claim Right-Handed Reliever Zak Kent off Waivers
On Friday afternoon, December 5, the St. Louis Cardinals announced they claimed right-handed relief pitcher Zak Kent off outright waivers from the Cleveland Guardians.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My quick (and free) look into the travels of new #stlcards RHR Zak Kent. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-cl...
No. 32 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is a durable and effective Double-A starting pitcher who was left exposed in the Rule 5 Draft. Will Pete Hansen be able to make the changes necessary for MLB success and will it be with the #stlcards? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #32 – Pete Hansen
No. 32 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is a durable and effective Double-A starting pitcher who was left exposed in the Rule 5 Draft. Will Pete Hansen be able to make the changes nec…
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December 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
No. 32 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is a durable and effective Double-A starting pitcher who was left exposed in the Rule 5 Draft. Will Pete Hansen be able to make the changes necessary for MLB success and will it be with the #stlcards? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 33 prospect in our 2026 #STLCards Top 50 countdown is a high-upside, low risk right-hander from the 7th round of the 2024 draft. Now that Andrew Dutkanych IV is healthy, how fast and how effectively he can ramp up his workload? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #33 – Andrew Dutkanych IV
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 33 prospect in our 2026 Top 50 countdown is a high-upside, low risk right-hander from the seventh round of the 2024 draft. Now healthy, how fast and how effectively can An…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 33 prospect in our 2026 #STLCards Top 50 countdown is a high-upside, low risk right-hander from the 7th round of the 2024 draft. Now that Andrew Dutkanych IV is healthy, how fast and how effectively he can ramp up his workload? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 34 in The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is the #STLCards' first-drafted pitcher in 2024. Due to injury, Brian Holiday has yet to make his professional debut. How high should the expectations be when he returns? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #34 – Brian Holiday
At no. 34 in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 countdown is the Cardinals’ first-drafted pitcher in 2024. Due to injury, Brian Holiday has yet to make his professional debut. How high should the expecta…
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December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
At no. 34 in The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is the #STLCards' first-drafted pitcher in 2024. Due to injury, Brian Holiday has yet to make his professional debut. How high should the expectations be when he returns? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
Podcast topics: New feed links, Comp. Bal. Round A draft pick and lottery. Changes to #stlcards staff. Molina in winter ball. Divesting Contreras and Arenado contracts. Top 50 prospects about whom we do not fully agree - Watson, Granillo, Kross and Gurevitch. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis – Season 8, Episode 48, 12/3/25
Brian and Kyle introduce their new podcast homes before outlining the new Competitive Balance Round A draft pick and the upcoming 2026 draft lottery. They touch on the changes to the Cardinals majo…
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December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Podcast topics: New feed links, Comp. Bal. Round A draft pick and lottery. Changes to #stlcards staff. Molina in winter ball. Divesting Contreras and Arenado contracts. Top 50 prospects about whom we do not fully agree - Watson, Granillo, Kross and Gurevitch. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
In our simulation game tournament to identify the best St. Louis baseball team of all time, eight exceptional, but non-World Series winning clubs face off, with four advancing to the 16-team playoff. thecardinalnation.com/best-of-st-l...
Best of St. Louis Sim Tourney – Losers Bracket Series
In our simulation game tournament to identify the best St. Louis baseball team of all time, eight exceptional, but non-World Series winning clubs face off, with four advancing to the 16-team playof…
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December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In our simulation game tournament to identify the best St. Louis baseball team of all time, eight exceptional, but non-World Series winning clubs face off, with four advancing to the 16-team playoff. thecardinalnation.com/best-of-st-l...
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 35 with an International League All-Star reliever who made his #STLCards debut in 2025. Can Andre Granillo add a second putout pitch to his plus slider to cement an MLB job? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #35 – Andre Granillo
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 35 with an International League All-Star reliever who made his St. Louis debut in 2025. Can Andre Granillo ad…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 35 with an International League All-Star reliever who made his #STLCards debut in 2025. Can Andre Granillo add a second putout pitch to his plus slider to cement an MLB job? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
IMPORTANT news for listeners of our Wednesday With Walton and Reis podcast. Our feed has moved. Please note the new locations of our weekly talk about the #STLCards minor leagues with me and @kyler416. See you again Wednesday and thanks for your support! thecardinalnation.com/new-homes-fo...
New Homes for Wednesday With Walton and Reis on Podcast Apps
On the various podcast apps, our popular Wednesday With Walton and Reis podcast has moved. Links to its new location on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio and YouTube are provided.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
IMPORTANT news for listeners of our Wednesday With Walton and Reis podcast. Our feed has moved. Please note the new locations of our weekly talk about the #STLCards minor leagues with me and @kyler416. See you again Wednesday and thanks for your support! thecardinalnation.com/new-homes-fo...
The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown drops way down with a funky lefty at no. 36. Non-drafted Michael Watson increased his velocity while pitching well at three levels in 2025. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #36 – Michael Watson
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown drops way down with a funky lefty at no. 36. Non-drafted Michael Watson increased his velocity while pitching well at three levels in 2025.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown drops way down with a funky lefty at no. 36. Non-drafted Michael Watson increased his velocity while pitching well at three levels in 2025. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The #stlcards started their offseason trading, sending Sonny Gray to Boston. The team set their 2026 coaching staff with only small changes. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – November 24–30
The St. Louis Cardinals started their offseason trading, sending Sonny Gray to Boston. The team set their 2026 coaching staff with only small changes. Our history feature looks back at key events t…
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December 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The #stlcards started their offseason trading, sending Sonny Gray to Boston. The team set their 2026 coaching staff with only small changes. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
Tracking winter ball results of seven #stlcards farmhands playing in Latin America. Through seven starts in Venezuela, 23-year-old Peoria right-hander José Dávila has a 2.40 ERA. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals 2025-2026 Winter Ball Report – November 30
Tracking winter ball results of seven St. Louis Cardinals farmhands playing in Latin America. Through seven starts in Venezuela, 23-year-old Peoria right-hander José Dávila has a 2.40 ERA.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Tracking winter ball results of seven #stlcards farmhands playing in Latin America. Through seven starts in Venezuela, 23-year-old Peoria right-hander José Dávila has a 2.40 ERA. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
The no. 37 prospect in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 countdown is a first baseman-catcher who led the entire #stlcards system in RBI in 2025. But Josh Kross comes with many contradictions that cloud his future outlook. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #37 – Josh Kross
The no. 37 prospect in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 countdown is a first baseman-catcher who led the entire system in RBI in 2025. But Josh Kross comes with many contradictions that cloud his futur…
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November 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The no. 37 prospect in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 countdown is a first baseman-catcher who led the entire #stlcards system in RBI in 2025. But Josh Kross comes with many contradictions that cloud his future outlook. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
Coming in at no. 38 on The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is the first college hitter drafted by the #stlcards in 2025. First baseman Jack Gurevitch did not demonstrate his considerable potential in his limited professional debut. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #38 – Jack Gurevitch
Coming in at no. 38 on The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is the first college hitter drafted by the Cardinals in 2025. First baseman Jack Gurevitch did not demonstrate his considerabl…
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November 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Coming in at no. 38 on The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is the first college hitter drafted by the #stlcards in 2025. First baseman Jack Gurevitch did not demonstrate his considerable potential in his limited professional debut. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 39 with a contact-oriented second baseman who neither walks nor strikes out often. César Prieto reached St. Louis, but how will he fit at a crowded second base? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #39 – César Prieto
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 39 with a contact-oriented second baseman who neither walks nor strikes out often. César Prieto reached St. Louis, but how will he fit at…
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November 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 39 with a contact-oriented second baseman who neither walks nor strikes out often. César Prieto reached St. Louis, but how will he fit at a crowded second base? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
Happy Thanksgiving! In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 40 with a first-year IF who led the rookie DSL Cardinals in slugging and OPS. 17-year-old switch-hitter Sebastian Dos Santos could be US-bound in 2026. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #40 – Sebastian Dos Santos
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 40 with a first-year infielder who led the rookie DSL Cardinals in slugging and OPS. 17-year-old switch-hitte…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 40 with a first-year IF who led the rookie DSL Cardinals in slugging and OPS. 17-year-old switch-hitter Sebastian Dos Santos could be US-bound in 2026. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
This week, Kyle and I begin with the #STLCards Gray trade, and why it one day may be called the “Brandon Clarke” trade. Focus on hitting in new Player Dev. and Perf. hires and promos is noted as is re-signings of Pozo and Robberse and addition of Scott Blewett. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis – November 26, 2025
This week, Brian and Kyle begin with the Sonny Gray trade, and why it one day may be called the “Brandon Clarke” trade. The focus on hitting in Tuesday’s Player Development and Performance hires an…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This week, Kyle and I begin with the #STLCards Gray trade, and why it one day may be called the “Brandon Clarke” trade. Focus on hitting in new Player Dev. and Perf. hires and promos is noted as is re-signings of Pozo and Robberse and addition of Scott Blewett. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Ranked 41st in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a reliever with excellent stuff and a career-long command problem. Despite moving quickly in 2025, Randel Clemente is running short of time to reach St. Louis. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #41 – Randel Clemente
Ranked 41st in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is a reliever with excellent stuff and a career-long command problem. Despite moving quickly in 2025, Randel Clemente is running short…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Ranked 41st in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a reliever with excellent stuff and a career-long command problem. Despite moving quickly in 2025, Randel Clemente is running short of time to reach St. Louis. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
My take on #STLCards Player Development and Performance Department personnel changes, with a good mix of internal promotions and external hirings, including creation of new roles. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-an...
Cardinals Announce Hirings and Promotions in Player Development and Performance
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals Player Development and Performance Department announced another round of personnel changes, with a good mix of internal promotions and external hirings, includin…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My take on #STLCards Player Development and Performance Department personnel changes, with a good mix of internal promotions and external hirings, including creation of new roles. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-an...
My free article on today's #stlcards-Red Sox trade is updated with remarks from Chaim Bloom's media Zoom meeting this afternoon. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-de...
Cardinals Deal Sonny Gray to Red Sox for Two Pitchers
As they unload salary, the St. Louis Cardinals traded ace starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox for pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. Cash considerations are also included.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My free article on today's #stlcards-Red Sox trade is updated with remarks from Chaim Bloom's media Zoom meeting this afternoon. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-de...
The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 42 with a first-year power-hitting shortstop standout in the Dominican Summer League. Miguel Hernandez seems poised to move to the US for his age 17-18 season ahead. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #42 – Miguel Hernandez
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 42 with a first-year power-hitting shortstop standout in the Dominican Summer League. Miguel Hernandez seems poised to move to the US for…
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 42 with a first-year power-hitting shortstop standout in the Dominican Summer League. Miguel Hernandez seems poised to move to the US for his age 17-18 season ahead. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
In a new, free series at The Cardinal Nation, Michael Roberts uses a popular simulation game to identify the best #STLCards team of all time. First, we set up the eight participants in the first round "Losers Bracket". thecardinalnation.com/best-st-loui...
Best St. Louis Cardinals Team Sim Tournament
This begins a special series by Michael Roberts, aka “Bike Mike” or “bicyclemike” on The Cardinal Nation’s forums, where he serves as a moderator. The long-time fan, financial expert and simulation…
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November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In a new, free series at The Cardinal Nation, Michael Roberts uses a popular simulation game to identify the best #STLCards team of all time. First, we set up the eight participants in the first round "Losers Bracket". thecardinalnation.com/best-st-loui...
I write up every transaction across the #stlcards system all year long. Today, my take on today's moves with Yohel Pozo, Sem Robberse and well-traveled Scott Blewett is FREE. Check it out! thecardinalnation.com/pozo-robbers...
Pozo, Robberse Return, Blewitt Signs With Cardinals
Two former St. Louis Cardinals return to the organization for 2026, catcher Yohel Pozo and pitcher Sem Robberse, joined by new addition, pitcher Scott Blewett.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I write up every transaction across the #stlcards system all year long. Today, my take on today's moves with Yohel Pozo, Sem Robberse and well-traveled Scott Blewett is FREE. Check it out! thecardinalnation.com/pozo-robbers...
The #STLCards made a series of roster changes at two deadlines this past week. The organization named their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year, Brycen Mautz and JJ Wetherholt. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – November 17-23
The St. Louis Cardinals made a series of roster changes at two deadlines this past week. The organization named their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year, Brycen Mautz and JJ Wetherholt. Ou…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The #STLCards made a series of roster changes at two deadlines this past week. The organization named their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year, Brycen Mautz and JJ Wetherholt. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...