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Reactions to the shocking news of the St. Louis Cardinals firing Mike Shildt, along with hopes for the candidates and perspectives that the front office will look for to replace him.

Losing is hard, but it is what you get out of it that matters. Take a look at some of the key points that the St. Louis Cardinals should take from Wednesday's loss, and what it means for 2022 and beyond.

After a remarkable win streak that put the St. Louis Cardinals in the playoffs, host Christian May-Suzuki breaks down and takes a look at the seasons of some of the key players that made it possible. Look back at the numbers, improvements, and moments of a wild 2021 season before heading into a Wild Card match up with the Dodgers.

Still amidst a historic 15-game winning streak, host Christian May-Suzuki looks at the St. Louis Cardinals' potential path to winning the NL Central, and why the New York Mets play a part in their chances. We also look back at the last couple of series to contemplate what the team has done differently during their streak, and why it may be due to a change in mindset.

With the St. Louis Cardinals firmly in control of their own playoff destiny, host Christian May-Suzuki admits giving up on the season was wrong, and looks forward to the big story of the Padres series...a memo?

In this episode, we take a look at Sunday's meltdown against the Brewers, and how it was a defining moment for the 2021 St. Louis Cardinals. We also look into the controversy around Mike Shildt, and why comparing him to Matheny is almost as crazy as thinking he will get fired.

In September of 2021, Adam Wainwright is the St. Louis Cardinals best pitcher, and arguably its MVP. Host Christian May-Suzuki explores why that is both a good and a bad thing, and digs a little deeper into the complaints about the various moves and people that fans believe got the team to this point.

With the St. Louis Cardinals just 4 games out of the playoffs, host Christian May-Suzuki tries to figure out what to make of the Cardinals, and why pitcher J.A Happ's recent success is a microcosm for looking at the Cardinals season.

Taking a look at the team's moves during the trade deadline, host Christian May-Suzuki contemplates whether it is time to start looking for new leaders in the front office, and some of the decisions and issues with management that have lead to that point.

With just a few days before the trade deadline, host Christian May-Suzuki confronts the fact that the St. Louis Cardinals are most likely not making major moves for the trade deadline, and why that is particularly disappointing this season. With that in mind, we take a look at a potential lineup heading into the back half of the season, and what it reveals about the team's issues. We also go into the criticism of Yadier Molina and Mike Shildt, and why it is warranted.

After a short hiatus, host Christian May-Suzuki gauges some of the improvements to the team’s play, and why the Cardinals shouldn’t look to sell, but also shouldn’t make moves focused on this season

On this episode, we discuss Adam Wainwright's retirement and what it means for the Cardinals. Also discussed is the Cardinals title window, and why the team should make moves towards the future. Finally, host Christian May-Suzuki continues to preach that Jose Berrios is a player the Cardinals should spare no expense in pursuing as the #2 for the future.