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Viva El Birdos

Jake Wood
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Spring Training
NL Central
Brendan Donovan
Arizona Fall League
Baseball
40-Man Roster
Willson Contreras
Oli Marmol
Fangraphs
Boston Red Sox
Rule 5 Draft
RSN / MLB TV
International Signing Period
Seattle Mariners
World Baseball Classic
JJ Weatherholt

The NEW Viva El Birdos podcast will feature a flavor of a little bit of everything! Cardinals roster news and info, team updates, and everything in between!

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Latest Episodes

This week is a special one! Jake, Gabe, and Scott are joined by the newest site writer, Matt Smith, who will be joining the show regularly! The guys talk about Masyn Winn in the cleanup spot, Victor Scott's arm strength, Nathan Church, Pedro Pages Vs... more

Founder of Over-Slot Baseball, Joe Doyle, joins Jake and Scott to talk a little bit about the state of the minor leagues as it portends to the upcoming CBA negotiations, 2026 draft prospects who could fit the Cardinals new look profile, and JJ Wether... more

This week, Jake and Gabe are joined by pre/post host for the Cardinals Radio Network, Matt Pauley! We discuss several areas of the roster, such as Liberatore as the opening day starter, Ivan Herrera's long-term plan, Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker's ... more

Gabe and Scott do a majority of the heavy lifting with this weeks episode as Jake continues to fight through technical difficulties. The guys dive deep in the PECOTA projections for the Cardinals and talk through various players and their predictive ... more

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Matt Pauley
Special guest; pre/post host for 1120KMOX and Cardinals Radio Network
1120KMOX / Cardinals Radio Network
Episode: Episode 57: 2026 Season Preview with Matt Pauley
Craig Goldstein
Baseball Prospectus writer and editor, baseball analytics expert
Baseball Perspectives / Baseball Prospectus
Episode: Episode 56: Interview with Craig Goldstein
Ben Clemens
Former Viva El Birdos writer, now at FanGraphs
FanGraphs
Episode: Episode 55: Interview with Ben Clemens
Nate Heininger
Guest, Talking About Birds co-host
Talking About Birds
Episode: Episode 53: "Talking About Birdos"
Ben Smorka
Guest, Talking About Birds co-host
Talking About Birds
Episode: Episode 53: "Talking About Birdos"
Jeff Jones
Writer for Belleville News Democrat
Belleville News Democrat
Episode: Episode 52: Interview with Jeff Jones
Tyler Gettinger
Rising Cardinals content creator; host of Redbird Farmhands and Redbirds on the Arch
Redbird Farmhands / Redbirds on the Arch
Episode: Episode 48: Interview with Redbird Farmhands
Ryan Murphy
2025 Minor League Rule 5 Selectee, right-hander
St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Episode 47: Interview with Ryan Murphy
Brian Walton
Creator and contributor to cardinalnation.com; host of Scoops with Danny Mac Network
cardinalnation.com
Episode: Episode 42: Arizona Fall League Wrap Up Ft: Brian Walton

Hosts

Jake Wood
Host focused on Cardinals coverage and team narratives; frequently anchors discussions around roster moves, development, and fan-facing analysis.
Gabe Simons
Co-host and writer; contributes from a site-writing and co-host perspective, with emphasis on analytics and roster development.

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Episode 48: Interview with Redbird Farmhands
Q: How does the Stanek acquisition fit into the bullpen strategy?
The panel sees Stanek as a versatile, high-velocity option who can pitch in multiple roles and potentially be utilized in late-inning situations or flipped later for prospects, depending on rotation needs and closer usage.
Episode 48: Interview with Redbird Farmhands
Q: What is the biggest takeaway from the Cardinals' international signings this year?
Tyler emphasizes the lottery-like nature of these signings, but notes that accruing several high-upside players could dramatically boost the system and yield long-term gains.
Episode 51: Donovan Trade Plus February (2026) Reader Mailbag
Q: What would constitute a successful 2026 season beyond wins?
A successful season is framed around positive developments from the young core—improvements from Weatherholt, Walker, Gorman, Herrera, and Weatherholt's rookie-year progression—along with potential establishment of players like Weatherholt at leadoff and Scott stepping into a regular role, signaling long-term viability for the core.
Episode 51: Donovan Trade Plus February (2026) Reader Mailbag
Q: Cool Noodles asks, over under 75 wins in 2026.
The hosts lean toward a 70-75 win range, with some hedging toward the possibility of a touch higher or lower depending on late-breaking additions and player development, but they emphasize that the season's success hinges more on individual progress from the young core than on total wins.
Episode 55: Interview with Ben Clemens
Q: Who do you think will emerge as the Cardinals' ace by year's end and what role do incumbents like Libertor have?
Libertor is viewed as the leading candidate for the ace by year-end due to his track record, but the panel acknowledges competition from Keller and others, with the overall expectation that the rotation could shape up into a strong unit if several pitchers perform at the top of their ranges.

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This show centers on analysis and discussion around the St. Louis Cardinals, blending roster news, development trajectories, and strategic roster planning with a heavy emphasis on analytics and a fan-forward perspective. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into players, prospects, and front-office decisions, including injury timelines, development pathways, and potential trades or signings. Across recent episodes, listeners get a mix of season previews, projection discussions, and roster battles, all framed by thoughtful debate and a sense of community around Cardinal fandom. A notable strength is the blend of on-record expert insight with data-driven perspectives from multiple voices, plus a willingness to explore long-term development ... more

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2. Craig Goldstein
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4. Nate Heininger
5. Ben Smorka
6. Jeff Jones
7. Tyler Gettinger
8. Ryan Murphy

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