About Redbird Rundown: a St. Louis Cardinals Podcast
Former indy ball pitcher and current teacher and Cardinal content creator Scott Plaza talks St. Louis Cardinals baseball when he wants to. Bringing you some of the best guests, conversations, and debates among Cardinal fans.
Now What? The Brutal Truth About the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals
After yet another late-inning bullpen meltdown, postseason baseball is officially off the table for the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Scott Plaza, Matt Blaker, and Tanner Larkins (lead singer of Bayview Lane) sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about where this franchise stands. We break down the emergence of young core pieces like Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, and Leo Bernal, discuss whether Chaim Bloom intentionally punted on the bullpen, and evaluate what needs to happen at third base and center field heading into the 2027 offseason.Plus, Tanner shares what it’s like growing up a die-hard Cardinals fan in Chicago territory and gives details on Bayview Lane's upcoming shows!Follow Tanner & Bayview Lane: @BayviewLane (https://www.instagram.com/bayviewlane/) / @Tannerlarkins_music (https://www.instagram.com/tannerlarkins_music/)Follow Matt: @MattBlaker83Follow Scott: @MrPlaztastic17 on X, @COMTPodcast on Instagram
Listen to Bayview Lane's music on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C88InxtvwANy8fNCVsBXa?si=yUWv21G2R0OFeGv89_nKMw), Apple, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@bayviewlane), or wherever you get your music
16 Jul 2026
Jordan Walker's Derby Win, Wetherholt's Mega-Deal, & Cardinals 2nd Half Primer
The St. Louis Cardinals are coming out of the All-Star Break with more momentum than anyone in baseball! Between Jordan Walker’s historic, ice-water-in-the-veins Home Run Derby performance and rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt signing a historic eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, the "rebuild" narrative is officially dead.
On this episode of Cardinals on My Time, host Scott Plaza is joined by Daniel Shoptaw (@C70 / Meet Me at Musial) and Ethan Hannaford (STL Sports Central) to break down if the Cardinals are ready to make a serious postseason push. We look at the "Core Four" of St. Louis' future, analyze Chaim Bloom's upcoming trade deadline strategy, and dissect a starting rotation that has exceeded expectations. Should the Cardinals sell high on Dustin May, or is this rotation built to sustain a run through September with a highly favorable 2nd-half schedule?
Drop your second-half predictions in the comments! How many wins do the Cardinals finish with, and what is Chaim Bloom's biggest trade deadline move?
– Welcome back & Guest Introductions (C70 & Ethan Hannaford)– JJ Wetherholt’s historic $112.5M contract extension– Jordan Walker’s home run derby victory: Is he the undisputed face of the franchise?– Walker vs. Wetherholt: Designing the co-faces of St. Louis baseball– Comparing the young Cardinals core to the mid-2010s Cubs World Series formula– Postseason or bust? Redefining expectations with the 22nd-ranked strength of schedule remaining– Starting Rotation Check-in: Liberatore, Leahy, and Pallante's stabilization– The Dustin May Dilemma: Sell-high at the deadline or ride it out?– Michael McGreevy’s bulldog mentality and outperforming his Savant page– 2nd Half Primer: Can this young pitching staff survive?– Outro & Where to find the guests
6 Jul 2026
St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Report: Hidden Gems & Next Wave Call-Ups
When is the future arriving in St. Louis? With the MLB Trade Deadline looming and the Draft just days away, we are executing a full audit of the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system.
Host Scott Plaza is joined by Thomas Gauvain (Redbird Rants) and Tyler (Redbird Farmhands) to discuss the standout prospects forcing management's hand and who might be used as prime trade chips.
On this episode, we discuss:
Joshua Baez’s Historic June: 10 home runs and a ticket to the big leagues by September?
The Pitching Pipeline: Luis Gastelum's absurd scoreless streak, Quinn Mathews' zero-walk dominance, and what's going on with Tink Hence's velocity.
Trade Deadline Strategy: Dealing from areas of depth (like catcher Ryan Campos) to address the organization's long-term corner infield holes.
MLB Draft Preview: Analyzing the Cardinals' strategy with 6 picks in the top 86, and who makes sense for St. Louis at Pick 13 (AJ Gracia, Chris Hacopian, and more).
Timestamps:
02:30 – Joshua Baez Analysis
07:50 – Luis Gastelum & Triple-A Bullpen Depth
08:40 – Quinn Mathews, Bryson Mautz, & Tink Hence Updates
15:30 – Catcher Depth & Ryan Campos Trade Value
22:00 – Solving the Third Base Hole
35:00 – Pick 13 & MLB Draft Targets
Resources:Find daily minor league breakdowns at milbtoday.com. Follow our guests on X at @ThomasGauvain2 and @RedbirdFarmhand for consistent Cardinals prospect coverage and live draft streams!
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