Advertise on podcast: Dealin' the Cards: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

As the Cardinals' rebuild continues, there is growing concern with revenue losses across both ticket sales and TV money. With the Cardinals moving to MLB TV for the 2026 season, and fan attendance projected to decline again, will the Cardinals ever return to the glory days where they were top 10 in payroll, or are they doomed to the fate of a small market team?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The Cardinals traded Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners for a prospect package including switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, Tai Peete, Colton Ledbetter, and two comp. picks. How did they do in the draft? Kareem, Adam, and Aidan break down the full return the Cardinals got for Brendan Donovan.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. The return prospect includes switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and others from the Mariners and Rays. How do we feel about the trade with Donovan, and the return package that the Cardinals got back?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

After Luis Arraez signed with the San Francisco Giants, it seems like teams interested in the Brendan Donovan market are pivoting elsewhere. Are the Cardinals wrong for holding onto Brendan Donovan for this long? Is he destined to staying with the club through Opening Day at this point? Is Chaim Bloom done making moves this offseason, or will he find a way to trade Donovan and sign a right-handed bat?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

In this episode, we sit down with Larry Day, Cardinals Farm Director, to go behind the scenes of player development in St. Louis. Larry breaks down what a Farm Director actually does day-to-day, how the organization has reshaped its player development approach over the past year, and why communication and alignment matter just as much as tech and data.We dive into talent acquisition philosophy, organizational change, and real-world examples like Joshua Baez’s breakout and what makes JJ Wetherholt such a special prospect. Plus, we explore how front offices make tough decisions on Opening Day rosters, service time, PPI, and long-term value—along with how teams plan for uncertainty like potential work stoppages.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed a few very intriguing International amateur free agents, and they are poised to have another successful season on the farm. With national media recognizing the progress Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals have made, how excited are we for the 2026 season on the Cardinals' farm?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The Brendan Donovan trade rumor mill might finally be coming to a close. With Spring Training just a few weeks away, decision time might be coming for Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals. Will the Cardinals move on from Brendan Donovan before the season starts, or will he remain on the roster for the start of the 2026 season?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The St. Louis Cardinals have four top 100 prospects, with JJ Wetherholt leading the way as the third-best prospect in all of baseball. What should expectations be for him? Is he a star in the making? Also, is Brendan Donovan a likely Boston Red Sox now due to recent reports? We also discuss the return of Yadier Molina and outfield right-handed bat news.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

We're back from day 1 of Winter Warm Up and we have comments from Chaim Bloom to the fans for the very first time. What are the vibes like at the stadium for Cardinals fans? What's the situation with Oli Marmol, Brendan Donovan, and some of the prospects? How excited are we for Victor Scott II? We're breaking down all of the interviews from the first day of WWU.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The St. Louis Cardinals have one major item left on their offseason trade list in All-Star Brendan Donovan. Do they end up finding a blockbuster deal for him? Or do they hold onto their prized asset? Josh Jacobs and Sandy McMillan break down the updated trade market. The Cardinals over/under win total for 2026 has been set at 71.5, so they also discuss how the team will perform next year as well as their stellar international free agent class.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, receiving a prospect Jack Martinez in return. Chaim Bloom has finally solved the Cardinals over year long issue with Arenado and now frees the club up to continue their rebuild.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

JJ Wetherholt is the NL Rookie of the Year favorite among executives polled by MLB Pipeline. In this episode, we discuss JJ Wetherholt’s chances of taking home the award and break down how the Cardinals continue to bolster their pitching depth following the Willson Contreras trade.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse code CARDS on Underdog Fantasy to get up to $1000 in bonus credit! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-dealin-the-cardsUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with RHP Ryne Stanek for the 2026 season. Stanek hasn't been great over the last two seasons, but has good velocity and strikeout numbers throughout his career. What does this mean for the Cardinals, and could we see them turn Stanek around into a nice haul at the trade deadline?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The Chicago Cubs made a big splash this morning, acquiring Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins for a big prospect haul including Owen Caissie. We break down this move for the Cubs, who seem to be going all-in for the NL Central, and ask if the Cardinals' next big move is coming soon. Where do the Cardinals stand in the NL Central if they trade Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards

The Cardinals offseason continues quietly, with not a ton of trade action ramping up. Rumors remain though, so is Nolan Arenado headed to the Angels? Is a Brendan Donovan trade guaranteed this offseason? Will the Cardinals move on from some more under-the-radar names this year like Matthew Liberatore?🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6595733980577792Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/joinUse our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60oBuy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards