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The Brendan Donovan era in St. Louis has officially come to an end. After months of "waiting to be blown away," Chaim Bloom pulled the trigger on a complex three-team deal with the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. On today's episode, Scott Plaza is joined by Redbird Farmhands, Aidan Gray (Redbirds on the Arch), and Roman Rodriguez to answer the big questions: Did the Cardinals win the trade? We weigh the loss of Donnie’s leadership against a prospect haul headlined by switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje and athlete Tai Peete.The "Peachtree" Report: Farmhands shares his personal history playing with Tai Peete and what Cardinals fans should expect from the young outfielder.The Rays Factor: Why does everyone get nervous when Tampa Bay enters a trade? Roman gives us the outside perspective on Colton Ledbetter and the "conveyor belt of value."Vegas Disrespect: The over/under for 2026 is sitting at 69.5 wins. Are the Cardinals really a 70-win team, or is there value in the "scraps"?Follow the guests: Twitter/X: @MrPlaztastic17, @RedbirdFarm, @AidanGraygray8, @Rome_De_Rod Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your baseball fix.

While we wait for our next regular discussion, I’m thrilled to introduce a new weekly segment called Random Cardinal of the Week, hosted by my brother, Jim Plaza. In this first Spin-Off episode, we tackle the fascinating and heartbreaking story of Khalil Greene. He arrived in St. Louis with a monster bat and highlight-reel defense, but his most significant battle wasn't against opposing pitchers—it was with himself. Inside this episode: The high expectations of the 2008 trade.The .408 Spring Training that teased a new era of greatness.A look at the "Heavy Burden of the Bright Lights" and the impact of Social Anxiety Disorder on an MLB career.Support the Show: If you enjoyed this deep dive, please check out the video version on the Random Cardinal of the Week YouTube channel! #STLCards #RandomCardinal #KhalilGreene #CardinalsOnMyTime

The "Old Guard" era in St. Louis is officially over. After a busy weekend at Busch Stadium for the 2026 Winter Warm-Up, Scott Plaza and Thomas Gauvain sit down to break down the massive shift in clubhouse culture. With names like Arenado and Goldschmidt out of the picture, we’re hearing directly from the guys stepping into the void: Alec Burleson, Masyn Winn, and Thomas Saggese. We dive into why a "younger" clubhouse might actually be a more cohesive one, the new "Kick Change" taking over the pitching staff, and the moment JJ Wetherholt gave us chills talking about his mission for Spring Training. Plus, we wrap up with a look at Chaim Bloom’s remaining "To-Do" list—is a Brendan Donovan trade inevitable, and who is the right-handed bat this team still desperately needs? It’s -10 degrees in the Midwest, but the heat is coming from the Cardinals' youth movement. Let’s get into it. Full Winter Warm-up Interviews: [Link to your YouTube Playlist] FOLLOW THE SHOW: Twitter/X: MrPlaztastic17 YouTube: Redbird Rundown Podcast Thomas Gauavain: Twitter, RedbirdRants.com

Scott Plaza is joined by Jake Wood of Viva El Birdos to break down the blockbuster trade sending Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks. We discuss the $26 million cash swap, the return of Jack Martinez, and why Chaim Bloom finally hit the "reset" button on the veteran core. We also dive into the fallout for the rest of the roster: The Winners: Who takes over at third base? Weatherholt, Gorman, or Saggese?The Rumors: Is Brendan Donovan the next to go? Analyzing the Giants' aggressive pursuit.The Rankings: Ivan Herrera cracks the MLB Top 100—is he a catcher or a future DH?Follow Our Guest & Site: Read Viva El Birdos: vivaelbirdos.comJake Wood on X: @Woodbat28Follow the Show & Host: Scott Plaza on X: @MrPlastastic17Redbird Rundown on X: @RedbirdRundown2Redbird Rundown on Facebook: Redbird Rundown PodcastYouTube: Redbird Rundown Podcast

Chaim Bloom promised a transition this offseason and kicked things off with an early trade of Sonny Gray. Things then hit a standstill until Christmas, when Bloom came out of nowhere and convinced Willson Contreras to waive his no-trade clause in another deal with the Boston Red Sox. Now, we head into 2026 with Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado still on the roster and clogging up the infield. The trade chatter has been slow since the holidays and the trickle down effect is real on the rest of the Cardinals' roster. Scott brought on guests Aidan Gray of Redbirds on the Arch and returner DeWallet Inspector to discuss if that feeling is an overreaction or deserved. Make sure you like, follow, and support everyone that makes this podcast possible: Interstate 70 Sports Media: Facebook, YouTube Baseball Banter Broadcast: YouTube Aidan Gray: Twitter, Redbirds on the Arch Podcast DeWallet Inspector: Twitter Can's Can Ministry: Twitter ShankIt Golf Link: https://www.shankitgolf.com/MrPlaztastic

Scott has returning guests and fellow teachers Matt Smith and Thomas Gauvain on to hand out our grades for the St. Louis Cardinals before we head to winter break. The trio grades Chaim Bloom and Co on their trade market performance, their ability to attract some free agents, and how well they have managed the public view of the organization. Finally, we give the team something to work on before coming back to work. Make sure you like, follow, and support everyone that makes this podcast possible: Interstate 70 Sports Media: Facebook, YouTube Baseball Banter Broadcast: YouTube Thomas Gauvain: Twitter, Redbird Rants Matt Smith: Twitter, Redbird Rundown Podcast ShankIt Golf Link: https://www.shankitgolf.com/MrPlaztastic

The St. Louis Cardinals failed to make any trades at the 2025 Winter Meetings, but should have some solid groundwork for future deals. Scott talks rumors, the Rule 5 Draft, and wraps up with some Cardinals tidbits from St. Louis media.

Chaim Bloom made his mark on the Cardinals organization as he dealt starter Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox. With the sell off in full force, what other moves could Bloom be looking to make?

Scott comes back after the World Series to catch everyone up on the start of the MLB offseason. Ranging from roster additions and trade rumors, Scott has the latest on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Major League pitcher Ryan Loutos joins Scott and Nate to talk about his time with the Cardinals, Dodgers, and Nationals. Ryan dives into his offseason, his pitching progression, and his time helping to develop an app for the Cardinals. Check out the video version on YouTube.

Nate Schwartz of Pitcher List and Tyler Zumwalt from Redbirds on the Arch join Scott Plaza as they answer questions submitted Twitter. The three discuss trade candidates, free agent targets, and dream interviews before finishing with celebrity shoutouts. Nate Schwartz: Twitter/Pitcher List Tyler Zumwalt: Twitter/Redbirds on the Arch

Today's episode talks about buying stock in Cardinals players, but in this case, there's an opportunity to actually buy that stock! Scott is joined by Tyler and Daniel from Cardinal Twitter as they interview Rob Connolly, CEO and co-founder of Finlete. Finlete: Twitter/Website Tyler Gettinger: Twitter/CardinalsProspects.com Daniel Shoptaw: Twitter/Substack

On this episode, Scott is joined by I-70 colleague Matt Smith of the Redbird Rundown Podcast and respected member of Cardinal Twitter DeWallet Inspector. The three of them gave their thoughts on the Cardinals rest of season outlook before diving into the long-term questions. With prospects and young stars getting extensions around the league, is it time for the St. Louis Cardinals to hand out some cash? DeWallet Inspector on Twitter and Bluesky Matt Smith on Bluesky Redbird Rundown on Bluesky and Facebook

On this episode of Cardinals on My Time, Scott is joined by two of his favorite connections from Cardinals Twitter. Fellow contributor to Redbird Rants Thomas Gauvain joins the conversation along with Kyle Eden, who posts some great, educated insight on our favorite team. The three believers in the Birds on the Bat talked about the Cardinals upsetting stretch beginning with the Rockies before diving into some annoying roster mismanagement. The episode comes to an end with the three of us sharing some of our wishes for the last 30 games in what appears to be another lost season for the St. Louis Cardinals. Thomas Gauvain: Twitter and Redbird Rants Kyle Eden: Twitter and Bluesky

In the first ever episode of Cardinals on My Time, host Scott Plaza invites his brother Jim and friend Steve Reitman to talk about the upcoming Cubs/Cardinals series. They open with breaking down the seasons to this point, storylines for the series, and expectations for the rest of the season. Follow Scott on Twitter and Bluesky Read Scott's articles on I70 Sports Media, Redbird Rants, and Viva El Birdos Follow I70 Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube