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The Hard Nine

The Hard Nine Pod
St. Louis Cardinals
Major League Baseball
Jordan Walker
Nolan Arenado
Nolan Gorman
Sonny Gray
Philadelphia Phillies
Wilson Contreras
Milwaukee Brewers
Paul Goldschmidt
Los Angeles Dodgers
Victor Scott
Mason Wynn
Turner Ward
Brendan Donovan
Albert Pujols
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
Ivan Herrera
Oli Marmol

A St. Louis Cardinals podcast hosted by Caleb and Mike Noble.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes234Founded5 years ago
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Josh Jacobs
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Episode: Is it Time to Extend Jordan Walker? w/ Josh Jacobs | Hard Nine #152

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Caleb Noble
Host of The Hard Nine, frequently discusses lineup decisions, player development, and Cardinals narratives.
Mike Noble
Co-host, provides context and banter around Cardinals games, trades, and farm-system developments.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • The Best St. Louis Cardinals Podcast by Amateurs

    If you’re looking for a smart, entertaining, balanced discussion of current St. Louis Cardinals news, this should be your favorite podcast.

    Too many of my fellow Cardinals fans are sniveling, whiny, complainers who are never satisfied with anything. That kind negativity spills over into almost every Cardinals podcast.

    Caleb and Mike Noble also have complaints about the Cardinals organization, but they’re knowledgeable, reasonable fans. They can analyze the org without making it personal. When ... more

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    jonseals
    United States3 years ago

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Engaging, father/son banter that stays informative and entertaining.
Thoughtful take on roster moves and prospect development.
Balanced, knowledgeable analysis without fanbase-driven rants.

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Why Did the Cardinals Decide to Call Out Jordan Walker Publicly?
Q: What do you think will get people back to the stadium: a good baseball team or a star?
The hosts agree that if the team is in contention, attendance will increase, but they question whether star players are necessary.
The 2024 Cardinals are a Disaster!
Q: If you were to judge the direction of this team after watching them, how long do you think Ollie keeps his job?
At some point, the culpability will fall on him.
The 2024 Cardinals are a Disaster!
Q: How do you attract free agents when they've seen what's happened the last two years here?
You pay them money and they will come to you.
The 2024 Cardinals are a Disaster!
Q: If we're blowing it up, who are you building around?
I'm trying to move everybody with a contract besides Sonny and Wilson.
The Cardinals are Scuffling Again Ahead of the Trade Deadline
Q: Do you think he can be traded? Or do you think he has to just be cut loose?
The management won't cut him loose. They value him as an asset or a potential asset.

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A baseball-focused show led by two longtime Cardinals enthusiasts who break down games, player development, and roster moves. Episodes often center on prospect emergence, lineup construction, trade deadline dynamics, and playoff chances, with lively banter and deep dives into players like Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez, JJ Weatherholt, and others. The hosts frequently weigh strategy, front-office decisions, and fan engagement, offering practical takeaways for listeners interested in how a contending or rebuilding team might shape their roster and prospects. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on young core players and the broader market context, along with accessible humor that keeps the discussion engaging for both casual fans and analytics-... more

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