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Viva El Birdos

Jake Wood
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Baseball
Brendan Donovan
Spring Training
Memphis Redbirds
NL Central
Arizona Fall League
Jordan Walker
Seattle Mariners
Ali Marmol
Fangraphs
Oli Marmol
Willson Contreras
Gonzaga University
40-Man Roster
Springfield Cardinals
Chaim Bloom
Cardinals Minor Leagues
Pitcher List

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, the boys chat with 1120 KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackermann! We talk about Chaim Bloom, Oli Marmol, the potential roster churn, Jordan Walker, Victor Scott, Riley O'Brien, and a special toast to Tom at the end!

This week, the VEB writing team is joined by special guest Eno Sarris of The Athletic to discuss a variety of topics, including: Riley O'Brien, Stuff+, Jordan Walker, JJ Wetherholt, Dustin May, and Jimmy Crooks! If you're enjoying the show, don't for... more

Episode 60?! Time really flies when covering the Cardinals, and the fellas cover the baby birds with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. We cover a wide range of topics at various levels of the minor leagues!

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

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Recent Guests

Matt Smith
New writer to the site joining the show
Viva El Birdos
Episode: Episode 59: Early 2026 Reader Mailbag
Joe Doyle
Founder and creator of Over-Slot Baseball; draft content expert
Over-Slot Baseball
Episode: Episode 58: MLB Draft Insights with Joe Doyle
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
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Episode: Episode 48: Interview with Redbird Farmhands

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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#246
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#241
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Episode 21 Interview with Kareem Haq
Q: How do you compare Eshaun Henderson and Bryson Motts in terms of upside?
Henderson presents a polished, higher-velocity left-hander with a consistent ability to attack both sides of the plate, while Motts brings a similar profile with a different arm slot and added cutter, creating intriguing upside in different roles depending on development.
Episode 21 Interview with Kareem Haq
Q: What stood out to you this season among the Cardinals' minor league hitters?
Josh Cross has emerged as a standout, showing power and a strong base as a catcher/first baseman, with the potential to evolve defensively and remain an offensive threat in the system.
Episode 25 "Blogger Day" with John Mozeliak
Q: What is your pride or your favorite part about your 30 years that you've been here, and what is your most regret?
Mozeliak cites two championships as the pride, and mentions the Zuna trade as his biggest regret, acknowledging the difficult choices and ongoing learning from past moves while emphasizing growth and the ongoing effort to keep the franchise competitive.
Episode 22 Interview with Nate Schwartz
Q: You and your team have discussed metrics like Process Plus and how sequencing and decision-making factor into performance. Is there a way to quantify randomness or the hitter's ability to guess, and what value does that add to a pitcher's effectiveness?
There is potential value in metrics that measure how pitchers structure their arsenal and confuse hitters through varied use across counts and quadrants of the strike zone. A robust approach would balance velocity, movement, and location with the unpredictability of sequencing, aiming to quantify how often a pitcher can keep hitters guessing and off-balance across an at-bat and through a game.
Episode 22 Interview with Nate Schwartz
Q: For a guy like Miles Michaelis or any other pitchability pitcher, how would you go about quantifying how sequencing affects hitters and adds value?
The approach would involve valuing not just the raw outcomes but the decisions behind pitches, including how often a pitcher uses a given pitch in certain counts and locations, and how that sequence impacts hitter expectations over time. A framework would need to account for variability, count context, and the ability to mix multiple pitches to keep hitters guessing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Viva El Birdos

What is Viva El Birdos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Matt Smith
2. Joe Doyle
3. Matt Pauley
4. Craig Goldstein
5. Ben Clemens
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7. Ben Smorka
8. Jeff Jones

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