Birds on the Black Podcast
405 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsBirds on the Black is a site dedicated to the St. Louis Cardinals. Analysis, Minors, Opinion, Gifs, Podcast, Videos, etc.
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Cardinals vs. Nationals || Life After Bryce Harper || Series Preview #10
April 29, 2019 22:51 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MB#Cardinals #Nationals #SeriesPreview Cardinals vs Nationals - Life After Bryce Harper In the aftermath of losing a star to the enemy, what have the Washington Nationals do? Well... it hasn't been spectacular. They sit at 12-14 on the year as they welcome the 17-10 St. Louis Cardinals to Washington DC. But it's not all bad. That's what Audrey Stark is here to explain! We talk - Life after Bryce - Young stars: Victor Robles and Carter Kieboom - The Vets: Anthony Rendon, Sean Doolittle - ...
Cardinals vs Reds || Who Will Beat The Streak? || Series Preview #9
April 25, 2019 15:15 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Cardinals are on a 5-game win streak; the Reds needs some hitters to get ON a streak. The Reds visit the Cardinals for the first time this season, and Matt Berger from St. Louis joins me to talk about how the Birds look coming out of the first three games of the homestand! - Carlos Martínez news - Cardinals starting rotation woes - Dexter Fowler's resurgence - Harrison Bader's future - José Martínez's spot - Joey Votto's longevity - Sonny Gray's return And more! Follow Matt on Twitte...
Chirps - Episode 25 - Revisiting The Outfield Options
April 24, 2019 04:48 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe dynamic duo is back together again! In the return of both Tara and Alex, they revisit the idea of the potentially problematic outfield arrangement, including Marcell Ozuna and Dexter Fowler. The changes to the equation in the last couple of weeks are dramatic enough to earn a few extra minutes of show time, too! With both Ozuna and Fowler swinging hot bats, does the outlook change for the Cardinals daily lineup? What happens when Harrison Bader rejoins the active roster on Wednesday? An...
Cardinals vs Brewers || Home Field Advantage || Series Preview #8
April 22, 2019 17:54 - 23 minutes - 13.3 MBDo the Cardinals have home field advantage... like the Brewers did through the first two series of the year? The Brewers visit Busch Stadium for the first time in 2019, and they have absolutely OWNED the Cardinals so far. So, the home team has quite a few questions to answer in the next three games... Can Christian Yelich be stopped? Is the Miller Park effect a real thing? Cat Garcia joins me to try to answer these questions and more! Follow Cat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebaseba...
PaD - Season 2 - The Resurrection Of Prospects After Dark Episode
April 22, 2019 01:23 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBWelcome back to PaD!! I missed you! Let’s have some fun. Let’s talk about the Cardinals from top to bottom!nals from top to bottom!
Cardinals vs Mets The Battle Between Battered Starting Pitching Series Preview #7
April 21, 2019 18:35 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBIt was just last season that the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets kicked off the season against one another. That year didn't turn out like either team had hoped. This time, both teams have starting rotations that are underperforming, and some young stars who are crazy hot at the plate. Roger Cormier of Baseball Prospectus joined me to hash it all out ahead of this weekend's series in St. Louis! Find full game recaps and more at www.birdsontheblack.com Follow Roger on Twitter: ...
Chirps - Episode 24 - The Mexico Series Report Ft Polo Ascencio
April 17, 2019 04:33 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe Cardinals returned from Monterrey, Mexico just in time to run into the buzz saw that is Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers. But who wants to hear about that? With Alex out of town this time, Tara brought in reinforcements... in the form of Polo Ascencio - Play by Play broadcaster for the Cardinals' Spanish Radio partner. He, too, just returned from Mexico and boy, does he have stories to tell! Plus, Tara brings a twist to the Chirp of the Week! Follow Polo on Twitter: @poloa...
Cardinals vs Brewers || The Return to MKE || Series Preview #6
April 15, 2019 02:37 - 32 minutes - 18.5 MBCardinals vs Brewers - The Return to Milwaukee The Brewers head home from their West Coast trip to meet the Cardinals arriving fresh off of the Mexico Series in Monterrey, Mexico for part two of the NL Central saga. The last time the Cardinals were there, they dropped three games of four to start the 2019 season on a low note. Brenden Schaeffer was there to see it all and, unlike most Cardinals fans, he wasn't as worried, in spite of the undesired results. Today, he's joins me to explain ...
Cardinals vs Reds || MLB Mexico Series 2019 || Series Preview #5
April 12, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBCardinals vs. Reds - in Mexico! The NL Central battle goes international this weekend as the MLB Mexico Series takes the Cardinals and the Reds to Monterrey for two games. The much-improved, "win now" Reds got off to a surprisingly rough start to the 2019 season, but found the power at the plate in recent games. The Cardinals just completed an impressive 4-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. What can we expect from this year's iteration of the Cards vs Reds story?? Wick Terrell fr...
Chirps - Episode 23 - wOBA, xwOBA, And Early Season Banter
April 10, 2019 13:18 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWith Tara out of town, Alex brought in special guest Ben Godar of Viva El Birdos to breakdown the start to the Cardinals 2019 campaign. Alex and Ben take a deep dive into what has happened, and what it might mean for the course of the summer, and more. Plus, Ben brings his own Chirp of the Week! Follow Ben on Twitter: @bengodar Follow Alex on Twitter: @alexcards79 Follow Birds on the Black on Twitter: @birdsontheblack Music Title: Alternative Mood Artist: Rodrigo Vicente www.hooksounds.com
Cardinals vs Dodgers The Return of Joe Kelly and David Freese Series Preview #4
April 07, 2019 22:43 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBLong-time friends (and heroes!) Joe Kelly and David Freese return to Busch Stadium this week... with the Dodgers. Cardinals vs. Dodgers is always a series that feels a little more... intense. And with the Dodgers flying high and the Cardinals scratching their heads, it could be an emotionally charged week. Dodgers expert Randi Radcliffe joined me to talk all about the hot start to the season (and I'm not just talking about the weather in LA!), and what exactly is going on with that bullp...
Series Preview: Cardinals vs. Padres - Manny Machado Comes to St. Louis
April 05, 2019 01:08 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBIt's the Cardinals vs the Padres for Opening Day in St. Louis, and the Friars are bringing Manny Machado with them. Plus, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Chris Paddack and... Well, you'll have to watch to see the rest! And answer the poll question: Who are you more excited to see - Machado or Tatis Jr.? Find full game recaps and more at https://www.birdsontheblack.com Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacbuntchris Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tarawellman Follow me on...
Chirps - Episode 22 - Is Marcell Ozuna A Problem?
April 03, 2019 04:58 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIt's only five games. That's the silver lining when looking at the troubling start for the Cardinal left fielder. But, Marcell Ozuna is trending in a direction that strongly resembles his 2018 campaign, and that's just not going to cut it. At least, not as the guy locked into the cleanup spot. This week, Tara and Alex debate how much of a problem Ozuna really is, what the other options are, and if Mike Shildt will make an early move to change course if the problems persist. Plus, Alex g...
PaD - Season 2 - The Matt Carpenter Pants Rattlesnake Episode
April 01, 2019 05:35 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIt’s PaD time! Back up the trucks & pack them up! The world is ending.The house is on fire. Everything is awful! So F it
Dirty 35 - Prospects 5 - 1
March 29, 2019 01:49 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBKyle dives deeper into his Dirty Thirty-Five prospect ranking system for the St. Louis Cardinals This episode finishes his list with prospects 5-1 Ryan Helsley, Andrew Knizner, Nolan Gorman, Elehuris Montero and Dakota Hudson Hope you enjoy and any questions or feedback please reach kyle at @kyler416 on twitter
Chirps - Episode 21 - Five Predictions for The 2019 Cardinals
March 27, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOpening Day is SO CLOSE! And the NL Central is probably *also* going to be SO. CLOSE. So, this week Alex and Tara take a dive down the predictions rabbit hole and try to imagine what the Cardinals can/will do in the 2019 season. 1. If _____________, then the Cardinals will win the NL Central. 2. Is there a way for them to finish 3rd or 4th and miss the postseason? 3. What's one low-key thing you want to see in 2019 ? 4. How many wins will the Cardinals finish with? 5. What will the f...
Prospects after Dark - The "I Love The Body On That 18 Year Old" Episode
March 25, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIt’s Prospects after Dark! Let’s wrap up Spring Training and the D35, and celebrate the start of the 2019 season!!
Chirps - Episode 20 - All In On _________ (fill in the blank)
March 20, 2019 05:28 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Angels are "all in" ... on Mike Trout. The Cardinals are "all in" on 2019. Or, are they? With long-term contracts being handed out (after great delay) this spring, have the Cardinals done enough to back their claims that they're "going for it" in 2019? If this year is truly important, what should that look like in the roster construction and the everyday lineups? And who has it right: Did Mo's comments mean go big or go home? Or did they mean this year will tell us a lot about what h...
The Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast by Kyle Reis - Prospects #10-6
March 19, 2019 00:50 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBKyle dives deeper into his Dirty Thirty-Five prospect ranking system for the St. Louis Cardinals This episode he goes over his #10-5 prospects Griffin Roberts, Randy Arozarena, Dylan Carlson, Lane Thomas, Luken Baker & Genesis Cabrera Hope you enjoy and any questions or feedback please reach kyle at @kyler416 on twitter
Prospects after Dark - The "Three Nights in a Hotel" Episode
March 18, 2019 03:28 - 1 hour - 226 MBWelcome to Prospects after Dark! Maybe we’ll talk about prospects! Maybe we’ll talk about baseball! Who knows?!?
Chirps - Episode 19 - How Good Is Goldy?
March 13, 2019 04:45 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBPaul Goldschmidt is a Cardinal. This week, Tara and Alex revisit that fact to debate the idea that Goldy is underpaid, underrated, and under appreciated already in St Louis. Too strong? Well, it depends on how you assign value (everything comes back to that these days, doesn't it?). Is value about the whole body of work? The "what have you done for me lately" years? The potential for the future? In which of those ways is Goldy less than... anyone? Is it too bold to say he's the best playe...
The Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast - Prospects #15-11
March 13, 2019 00:58 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBKyle dives deeper into his top prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, going over prospects #15-11 Malcom Nunez, Evan Mendoza,Evan Kruczynski, Jhon Torres & Griffin Roberts
Prospects after Darl - The "O'Neills Heavy Load" Episode
March 11, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 190 MBProspects after Dark time!! We have the D35, spring training, reassignments, potato skins, and nonsense to talk about!!
The Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast - Prospects #20-16
March 07, 2019 06:12 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBKyle dives deeper into his top prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, going over prospects #20-16 Tommy Edman Edmundo Sosa Adolis García (JAG) Ramon Urias Jake Woodford
Chirps - Episode 18 - You've Got Mail!
March 06, 2019 06:06 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIt's the first ever Chirps Mail Bag episode! Alex and Tara took your questions and, after talking about Bryce Harper one last time, answered them in long-winded fashion. What? There's a lot to be said about Tyler O'Neill and Brett Cecil! The outfield is crowded, and the bullpen is, too. Is there room for everyone's favorites? And, to prepare you for the Chirp of the Week, who would YOU call "Mr. March"? Follow Tara on Twitter: @tarawellman Follow Alex on Twitter: @alexcards79 Follow Birds ...
Prospects after Dark - The "Sup Bro'Neill" Episode
March 04, 2019 05:05 - 1 hour - 247 MBHi everyone! Welcome to Prospects after Dark! Let’s talk about the Cardinals, prospects, and get stupid in the process!
The Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast - Prospects #25-21
March 01, 2019 03:30 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBKyle dives deeper in this dirty thirty-five, top st. louis cardinals prospects, podcast Going over prospects #25-21 #25 Scott Hurst, Casey Meisner, Ivan Herrera, Leandro Cedeno and #21 Johan Oviedo. Hope you enjoy
Chirps - Episode 17 - The Equations Of Spring
February 27, 2019 04:43 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn many ways, Spring Training is one, giant math problem. The equations that result in a 25-man roster are anything but elementary, especially with such complications as "too many pitchers" or "five players for four spots." That's precisely the predicament the Cardinals appear to be in, and while competition is good and healthy, it still means there will be tough decisions to make before the club heads north. This week, Tara and Alex take an early look at what some of those decisions migh...
Prospects After Dark - the "Special But Not Special" episode
February 25, 2019 19:37 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIt’s “Prospects after Dark”! Let’s get weird & talk about the D35, The Cardinals’ spring, & pretend like an awards show!
The Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast - Prospects 30-26
February 23, 2019 18:17 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBKyle dives deeper in his dirty 35 with his dirty thirty-five podcast. In this one he goes over #'s 30-26 30. Connor Jones 29. Seth Elledge 28. Angel Rondon 27. Max Schrock 26. Dennis Ortega Give it a listen, hope you enjoy it!
S1E11 Winter Wonder-Land Chris Hrabe
February 21, 2019 22:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBSpring Training games begin this weekend, but KMOX's Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) is already in mid-spring form, bringing daily coverage from Jupiter to the air waves and the interwebs. From Paul Goldschmidt to Carlos Martínez, and from Drew Robinson to John Brebbia, the opening act of Spring 2019 has brought plenty of headlines (and a few head scratchers, too!). And, between a rousing PFP tournament and the next stroll through the parking lot, Chris took a little time to share his thoughts on the...
Chirps - Episode 16 - What Will Carlos Do Next?!
February 19, 2019 22:50 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBCarlos Martínez. Is there a starting pitcher in baseball that draws so much ire from fans and front offices alike? Talent for days, questions for miles. This year is no different. Carlos Martínez -- statistically the Cardinals' best starting pitcher since 2015 -- is once again in the familiar position of having both his ability and his mentality questioned, this time with the returning bonus of a role change hanging in the balance. On this week's show, Alex and Tara discuss this sprin...
Prospects After Dark - The Knockoff DayQuil And Bourbon Episode
February 18, 2019 19:59 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIt’s time for Prospects after Dark! Let’s talk the start of spring training, the D35, and all things friendly
The Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast. Prospects #35-31
February 17, 2019 00:31 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBThe Dirty Thirty-Five Podcast by Kyle Reis Prospects #35-31 In this podcast Kyle goes over his Dirty Thirty-Five list, prospects #35-31 Rangel Ravelo, Jake Walsh, Justin Williams, Delvin Perez and Chase Pinder.
S1E10 Winter Wonder-Land Polo Ascencio
February 15, 2019 23:46 - 37 minutes - 21.4 MBMy Spanish is... how do you say... muy mal. (For now.) But Polo Ascencio -- whose Spanish AND English are fabuloso -- will be back in the broadcast booth this spring working alongside Bengie Molina, sending Cardinals game coverage across the radio waves around The Lou. First, though, he's here, with me, talking everything from Boy Bands (yes, this is a call back to the last show with Brad Thompson!) to bobbleheads, and circling back to the Mexico series coming up in April. For Polo, it's b...
Chirps - Episode 15 - Projecting Harrison Bader's 2019
February 13, 2019 07:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWith Tara out "on assignment," as they say, Alex called up Ben Cerrutti to pinch hit... and to explain how Harrison Bader will fare in 2019, based on a projection system of his own creation. Will Bader's defense drop off? If not, is it enough to cover for the "holes in his swing" that worry some scouts? Or, will he defy all the odds and repeat his Rookie of the Year pace in 2019? Ultimately, can Harrison Bader, in his attempt to become the face of the franchise, avoid the sophomore slump? ...
Prospects After Dark - The Bourbon Tea Episode
February 11, 2019 18:41 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBHey PaD fam!! Welcome to Prospects after Dark! Let’s talk about the Cardinals, the Dirty 35, and all things good!!!
Chirps - Episode 14 - Carpenter's Return (to 3B)
February 06, 2019 18:33 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBLittle divides Cardinals fans more, it seems, than perhaps their best hitter in years. Yes, Matt Carpenter goes from G.O.A.T to... well, goat faster than you can say "Carp for MVP!" This week, with Alex out sick, Nicholas Childress pinch hits to talk about the highs and lows of Matty C., his return to third base, and the impact of Paul Goldschmidt in the opposite corner. Follow Nick on Twitter: @NChill17 Follow Tara on Twitter: @tarawellman Follow Birds on the Black on Twitter: @birdsontheb...
S1E9 Winter Wonder-Land Brad Thompson
February 03, 2019 22:57 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MBAdding anymore pieces would be "complicated," John Mozeliak said. Frankly, what' *isn't* complicated about this offseason, Mo? With Bryce Harper and Manny Machado theoretically holding up the Free Agent market, and the Cardinals publicly backing further and further away from both superstars, Brad Thompson joins the show to talk about just how "complicated" works in baseball right now... and how the Cardinals COULD use it to their advantage. We talk boy bands (yes, boy bands), free agent...
Chirps - Episode 13 - The Ozuna Conundrum
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAt Winter Warm Up, John Mozeliak created some apprehension about Marcell Ozuna's physical readiness. When Yadier Molina followed that up by expressing his hopes that the slugger - who has spend the winter in the Dominican Republic - would be ready for Opening Day, the panic ensued. So, this week, Tara and Alex break down the Ozuna conundrum: - Is he healthy? - Why doesn't the team know anything? - Is it reasonable to worry that he might not be capable of playing a key role as planned? -...
Prospects After Dark - Pussyboys4life Episode
January 28, 2019 18:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBHey! It’s Prospects after Dark!! Let’s talk about Prospects, rivalries, probably testicles, modeling careers, and more!!
Chirps - Episode 12 - Rivalry Week
January 23, 2019 05:36 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIf an instagram post could BE the show notes, Yadier Molina's epic clap back to some unfriendly rival comments last week would be the one. The rivalry is back... not that it ever went away. And for the St. Louis faithful, with it has come a resurgent "edge." But how long will it last? How do rivalries impact the game? And is everyone already forgetting about John Brebbia?!? Follow Alex on Twitter: @alexcards79 Follow Tara on Twitter: @tarawellman Follow Birds on the Black on Twitter: @bird...
S1E8 Winter Wonder-Land Jenifer Langosch
January 18, 2019 22:00 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MBJenifer Langosch (@LangoschMLB) has covered the St. Louis Cardinals for the last seven years. This year will be the beginning of a new era... Not just because Jen is leaving the beat behind, but also because Mike Shildt will get his first swing at turning Spring Training potential into a postseason run. So before Jenifer passes the torch to whomever fills her spot in the press box this summer, she stopped by to discuss the team the St. Louis media will have to cover. Is Paul DeJong the a...
Chirps - Episode 11 - What About Waino???
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBAdam Wainwright has been the anchor of the Cardinals rotation for most of the last decade plus. Despite multiple seasons spent on the disabled list (which then means multiple seasons attempting to come back from significant injuries), his performance and reliability stack up with many of the greatest in Cardinals history. But this isn't a show (or a league, as far as baseball is concerned) about history. As Adam Wainwright prepares for his 14th seasons in St. Louis -- after being prepared t...
PaD - The Ozuna Pounds Bottles Of Hennessy Episode
January 14, 2019 18:14 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIt’s Prospects after Dark time!! Let’s talk MiLB pay, Kyler Murray, Cards arbitration, and ANYTHING else!!!!
S1E7 Winter Wonder-Land JJ Bailey
January 11, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBHater's gonna hate, but this is the #AllKoltenWongEverything episode. Underrated, undervalued, under discussed. Yes, I'm aware of my well-documented bias, but Kolten Wong has yet to live up to his own potential, and as a result, the baseball world has yet to give him the credit he deserves as the best defensive second baseman in the National League. The journey has been long, and not without its indefensible failures. But as J.J. Bailey (@theJJBailey) details, the progress Wong made in 2...
Chirps - Episode 10 - In Pursuit Of The Starting Five
January 09, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe Cardinals have, on paper, what looks to be a solidified pitching picture. But nothing about a pitching staff is ever truly that simple. This week, with Alex back in action, we tackle the ever-present question, "Can you have too much pitching?" With Dallas Keuchel still available, is there room in the St. Louis rotation for an established lefty, or internal options enough? And also, what's the WORST loss in (recent) Cardinals history? Follow Alex on Twitter: @alexcards79 Follow Tara ...
Prospects after Dark - The "First Episode Of 2019"
January 07, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBt’s Prospects after Dark!! There’s basically nothing going on with the Cards right now so let’s get weird, I guess!!!!!
Prospect To Be Named Later w/ Kyle Reis & Colin Garner
January 05, 2019 23:33 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MBPTBNL: New Year, Same Podcast In the return of PTBNL, Colin and Kyle discussed the Baseball America Best Tools list, a seemingly outrageous comp for Genesis Cabrera, and noticed that the success of the podcast is correlated with the success of a certain Cardinals pitching prospect.
S1E6: Winter Wonder-Land || The Joey Mellows (aka the Baseball Brit)
January 04, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 13.9 MBIf Major League Baseball is going to London, we should to. But if you *can't* get to the UK for the upcoming series in June, at least take a minute (or 25) to introduce yourself to the growing and passionate #MLBUK community. Joey Mellows - the Baseball Brit - is here to help. From an introduction to baseball in Japan to a world-wide baseball tour last summer, Joey's journey around the game is the envy of many a baseball fan. But his goal is greater than just living the ultimate baseball dr...