Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Have burning questions that you just can’t quite get an answer for? Ask us! We’ll answer just about anything.... Good morning, all! This week’s episode of the Viva El Birdos podcast is our December reader mailbag! We received several great questions from you, the readers, and as always we appreciate your engagement with us the writing … [Read more...] about Viva El Birdos Podcast Episode 6: We answered your questions in our December reader mailbag!
Cardinals
Three-team trade proposals with Bohm and Arenado
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images I still don’t know why the Phillies would do this, but it’s speculation season There have been rumors and discussions in the offseason about trading Nolan Arenado to the Phillies, which would necessitate the Phillies trading Alec Bohm. The Cardinals don’t have any use for Bohm, so it stands to reason to think if such a trade were to … [Read more...] about Three-team trade proposals with Bohm and Arenado
‘Intention’ is to trade Arenado, per Cards front office
Cardinals Granted Fourth Option On Zack Thompson
The Cardinals will get some extra roster flexibility. Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reported yesterday (on X) that St. Louis was granted a fourth option on left-hander Zack Thompson. After a player is added to the 40-man roster, they can typically be assigned to the minors in three seasons. If a player who is on the 40-man spends at least 20 days in the minors … [Read more...] about Cardinals Granted Fourth Option On Zack Thompson
Every St. Louis Cardinals first round draft pick
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The Cardinals will pick fifth in 2025, but how have they fared in the past? Picking in the MLB draft is a bit of a game of chance. There are ways to improve the odds, but history has proven time and time again that when it comes to prospects, there is no such thing as a sure thing. Of course, selecting a player that will impact the … [Read more...] about Every St. Louis Cardinals first round draft pick