B-Schaeff Daily

Jan 30 2025 764 ep. 40 mins 76

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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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Ep. 709: Who fills out the Cardinals' bullpen this season?

Jan 30 2025 26 mins

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the state of the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen mix after the team lost a couple of key figures in the off-season. The Cardinals have not yet added anyone new of significance, so where do we see the unit as it stands with spring training just a couple weeks away? Follow this feed for Cardinals coverage all year long!

Ep. 708: Are the Cardinals failing to fully commit to the reset?

Jan 27 2025 32 mins

Are the Cardinals failing to fully commit to the reset? They don't seem interested in trading names on short-term contracts that could be blocking the young guys for playing time. But is the lane they're in actually exactly where they need to be right now despite some of the concerns with how the optics are playing this winter?

Ep. 707: Are we counting out the Cardinals too quickly?

Jan 22 2025 43 mins

Brenden Schaeffer reacts to the Winter Warm-Up weekend at Busch Stadium and asks whether the general public is counting out the Cardinals from contention in 2025 too easily. Is there a lane where this team is pretty competitive after all in 2025? Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year long! --- Thanks to our partners Smith Agri-Service and Craft Revival LLC for pr

Ep. 706: Ready to feel old? Cardinals just signed the son of a recent Cubs pitcher!

Jan 15 2025 16 mins

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals signing Royel Strop as an international free agent. He is a left-handed hitting outfielder who is the son of former Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop... Who hasn't been out of the league too long! Plus some chatter about the upcoming weekend with Winter Warm-Up, Cardinals Caravan and the Baseball Writers Dinner in STL! Follow this podcast feed for C

Ep. 705: Cardinals fail to reach agreements with Nootbaar, Donovan, Pallante before arbitration deadline

Jan 09 2025 24 mins

The Cardinals failed to reach agreements on contracts for 2025 with three arb-eligible players before Thursday's deadline. Are Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Andre Pallante heading to a hearing against the Cardinals? We'll break down the ins and outs of the respective situations and why it has come to this for these players. Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all y

Ep. 704: Could one specific move from another MLB team jumpstart the Cardinals' quiet off-season?

Jan 08 2025 35 mins

Are the Cardinals are in a holding pattern, forced to wait out other moves on the MLB hot stove before deciding on their own path forward? We talk about one specific domino that the Cardinals are waiting to see fall before St. Louis can wade into the madness with a little more clarity for its situation. Follow this podcast feed for more Cardinals coverage all year long! --- Thanks

Ep. 703: Is a potential match with the Red Sox the Cardinals' last chance to trade Nolan Arenado?

Jan 07 2025 29 mins

Could the Boston Red Sox be the Cardinals' last chance at finding a suitable trade partner for Nolan Arenado this winter? Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year long! --- Thanks to our partners Smith Agri-Service and Craft Revival LLC for presenting this episode! Text Smith Agri-Service for all your farming needs in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa: 202-988-1106 Visit

Ep. 702: So... What happens if the Cardinals can't find an Arenado trade?

Jan 02 2025 29 mins

he Cardinals thought they had a deal in place to trade Nolan Arenado. He blocked it. He did not want to approve the trade to Houston, at least not at the time that it was available to be decided upon. The Astros quickly pivoted, leaving the Cardinals in an interesting position. Brenden Schaeffer discusses the fallout and where the Cardinals could be looking to maneuver next as a re

Ep. 701: NEWS! Paul Goldschmidt is a New York Yankee!

Dec 21 2024 28 mins

Paul Goldschmidt has reportedly signed a one year deal with the New York Yankees! Reacting to the news from a Cardinals perspective and getting into the weeds a bit on Nolan Arenado blocking a trade to the Astros earlier this week. Follow this feed for St. Louis Cardinals coverage all year long! --- Thanks to our partners Smith Agri-Service and Craft Revival LLC for presenting this

Ep. 700: Cardinals luck out in the lottery to land 5th pick in 2025 MLB Draft! Plus, Brewers snag Cardinals reliever in Rule 5 Draft

Dec 12 2024 29 mins

Brenden Schaeffer discusses arguably the most significant news to come out of this week's Winter Meetings for the Cardinals, which is that the team CRUSHED the MLB Draft Lottery and ended up vaulting from 13th in the lottery odds to land the 5th pick in next year's draft! Plus, the Brewers selected Cardinals reliever Connor Thomas in the Rule 5 Draft - Is it a big deal or do we onl