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Ben Fred Friday – July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020 13:24 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBOpening day for the Cardinals is here. We visit with Ben Frederickson of the Post-Dispatch today about how the road to get here has been. Just 5 short months ago, one player testing positive meant an entire league shut down. Last night we saw the Nationals roll on with their game after finding out one of their top stars in Juan Soto test positive for Covid 19. How is this situation different now than it was then? We talk about Kim as the closer. Also, Ben Fred's opinion of the way the roster...
Mark Saxon of The Athletic – July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020 14:44 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBMark Saxon, senior MLB writer covering the Cardinals, joins me to talk opening day for baseball. How well does he think the Cardinals are positioned for wins this year? What will we see from teams this weekend that will be different? How about the players who have recently tested positive? His opinions on if how far we can get into the season. We also get an update on what the Cardinals may do as a game-day message regarding social justice. Listen here:
Wednesday with Walton – July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBA visit with Brian Walton about tonight’s exhibition game against the Royals and the Cardinals officially starting the 2020 season. His take on Carlos Martinez as a starter, Kim as a closer, who makes the roster as a hitter and what the taxi squad could look like. Listen here:
KC Royals Exhibition Preview with Joel Goldberg
July 21, 2020 07:53 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBJoel Goldberg, analyst for the Kansas City Royals, joins me to talk about their exhibition game versus the Cardinals this Wednesday. Great stuff here on Mike Matheny, John Mabry, Cal Eldred and Trevor Rosenthal all with the KC ball club now. Listen here:
Ben Fred Friday – July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020 14:17 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBPitching is again today's hot topic with Ben Frederickson of stltoday.com. The Cardinals are still dancing around the 5th starter position but both Ben and Dan agree that Kim is a wise choice. Although Martinez, Gomber and Ponce de Leon have made their best cases for a spot too. Ben points out that Carlos Martinez is the smart choice for the closer because he has experience and it may actually be a more important than a 5th starter. We bat around defining the line-up too. It seems fairly set ...
Wednesday with Walton – July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 14:01 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBGreat to have Cardinals baseball back in the screen last night. This morning we talk about the good pitching from Jack Flaherty and Austin Gomber. Are there questions still about the offense? Will we see the same mediocre production from the Cardinals hitters? We get into Jordan Hicks opting out and where he’s able to get treatment. Plus how the roster lines up. Where will Carlos Martinez fit this year? Whitley, Oviedo and more pitcher debate here:
Ben Fred Friday – July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020 14:50 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBBen Frederickson of the Post Dispatch visits with us each Friday and today we talk baseball. We're inching closer to a season and, so far, with a few big bumps to jump over, the teams have done an ok job handling the virus trouble. The testing problems over the holiday weekend should have been managed better but hopefully MLB has learned. The Cardinals have had intrasquad games this week and some players are more in the spotlight than others. Is Carlos coming back right? Or will we see stamin...
Wednesday with Walton – July 8, 2020
July 08, 2020 14:22 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBNews on Carlos Martinez, Brett Cecil's new delivery and the Cardinals rotation with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com We get into the issues with testing, the likelihood of a season and the players who may be used as reserve. What does Nashville have to do with that? Also, is there truth to losing the home-field advantage with the schedule as it stands now? Is it about the field, fans or about being with one's family at home? Listen here:
Larry Walker – July 2020
July 07, 2020 23:39 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBLarry Walker joined me to talk about his election to the Hall of Fame, his experience with the pandemic thus far and the latest on the inauguration ceremony being postponed. Listen here to some great memories from one of St. Louis’s favorite Cardinals.
Ben Fred Friday – July 3, 2020
July 03, 2020 09:48 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThe first trip, this year, to Busch Stadium for Ben Frederickson today and we visit about it this morning. What will it be like for journalists as summer camp begins? Do they have player access and can they do interviews? Ben also tells us today about his take on the rotation and what Mike Shildt has said about using six verses five. Will we see Carlos Martinez as a closer or a starter? What is the latest on the outfield competition? Is it O’Neill’s job to lose or could he mainly be the DH?...
Wednesday with Walton – July, 1 2020
July 01, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBWe know now that minor leagues are cancelled because all revenue is associated with the gate. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks about the ripple effects. At least for the Cardinals, it will be mainly top prospects in Springfield, a spot for which the team had to get a waiver because its just outside the 100-mile limit. Springfield’s camp will house at least 30 players. The remaining Cardinals minor leaguers will be paid $400 through the end of the season. This week, MLB said guys ca...
Ben Fred Friday – June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 12:31 - 24 minutes - 33 MBFinally, we get to talk baseball without it being about money. Can MLB overcome the virus though? We talk Cardinals DH and how to get Lane Thomas/Tommy Edman more playing time. Players will get he hook much quicker in this accelerated season. Also, how much use will the taxi squad get? College football will see the same challenges if not more than baseball with the virus. Feeling “invincible” and a social life may be the demise. Ben Fred talks about that plus the great strides of Eli Drinkwi...
Wednesday with Walton – June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 14:22 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBBrian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks with Dan about baseball's return. All teams have agreed to head the direction for starting the weekend of July 24. Fans are getting 60 games and normal playoff parameters. Will the virus derail the plans? No one knows but we're seeing positive tests pop up all over the league before players report to camps. How will the minor leaguers fit in to plug holes? Brian breaks down which groups could begin camp in Springfield verses St. Louis. Also, how man...
Ben Fred Friday – June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020 13:43 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB"Talk with their wallets" is the advice Ben Fred gives fans today about how to react to the MLB mess. He also suggests, metaphorically, that Tony Clarke and Rob Manfred need to go to the basement and work it out like he and his sister were forced to as children. These arguments have been child-like in nature with a schmear of cold-hard, apathetic business. How have the players ruined this? How have the owners ruined this? What will happen when fans are allowed back as far as ticket sales? Be...
Wednesday with Walton – June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBWe talk about the Cardinals draft last week with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. He was generally surprised by the risk taken in the first three draft picks this year. The young talent will need a lot of development but many in the league have given the picks an A rating. Jordan Walker, from Decatur GA, seems to be an excellent pick from an intelligent family looks like a really good take for the Cardinals future. Listen here for details:
Ben Fred Friday – June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBSome good news for sports fan this week as the NHL set an official return date. We talk to Ben Frederickson of stltoday.com all about it this morning. Also, an update on Major League Soccer’s plan to return tournament-style and why it could be great to watch for St. Louis. With many other professional sports making headway to get back to work, what are Ben’s thoughts on baseball’s woes? His memory of the “Long Gone Summer” as a kid watching Mark McGwire, too. Listen here:
Wednesday with Walton – Draft Edition – June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 14:18 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBAll about the MLB draft, that starts tonight. It will be incredibly different than it has been in years past and, this year, fans will get the opportunity to see it on television similar to the NFL draft. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks about what could happen as far as players choosing not to sign, teams punting picks/money and what the Cardinals may have as a game plan. Listen here:
Ben Fred Friday – June 5, 2020
June 05, 2020 11:22 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThe situation is dire for baseball. It’s not dead yet, but for some, it’s on life support. We talk today about what could really happen if there’s no 2020 season. From losing fans to losing advertisers, we need folks in the room who are thinking of the greater good. What has allowed other sports to make plans to come back? Specifically, we talk about the differences between the NBA, NHL and MLB situations. Cuonzo Martin has been stellar in regards to the racial tensions facing America and E...
Wednesday with Walton – June 3, 2020
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBBrian Walton of thecardinalnation.com knows all about the minor leagues and he's here to talk about the latest. We know now that paying minor leaguers is team-by-team basis beyond June 1. The A's have stated they aren't paying those in the minors going forward at all though they are still "under contract". How is that legal? How/what are the options for those players? Cuts happen anyway each year around this time to make room for draftees so Brian says the majority of those released would ha...
Ben Fred Friday – May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBSome bad feelings surrounding baseball these days as sides continue to fight over terms to come back. Both owners and players are manipulating social media and press to swing sentiment their way. Ben Fred says he’s turned off by some of the noise surrounding the ordeal and he’s not the only one. So what if there’s no deal this year and then the same bad blood resurfaces at the end of the CBA in 2021? Most fans would say they never would have thought to call NHL’s Bettman a beacon of light b...
Wednesday with Walton – May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBBrian Walton of thecardinalnation.com joins me every Wednesday and the latest news looks as if players and owners are quite far apart on return terms still. The owners plan seems to essentially say they want the highest paid players to take the biggest hit in pay. It’s also reported that health and safety concerns aren’t resolved yet. Minor league play is still a big challenge as well. We get into how scouting staff may be affected and/or poached by opportunistic teams. Which MLB teams are bu...
Ben Fred Friday – May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBWell, we still have just as many questions about baseball’s return as we had last week but today we’ll look at them with (maybe a little) optimism. We know the owners have submitted a health and safety proposal to the players, so now they’re hashing out what is realistic or not. Ben is somewhat impressed with the level of safety/testing that the league plans to implement so hopefully that’s a step in the right direction. The biggest speed bump is still the financial agreement. In Bens opinio...
Wednesday with Walton – May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBBrian Walton of thecardinalnation.com joins me every Wednesday and, as players and owners go back and forth about terms for a 2020 season, we take a look at their possible decisions. The owners have laid out a very detailed health and safety plan and it’s up to the players to decide if it’s enough. If so, then it could all come down to money. So far, we know a 50/50 revenue split won’t cut it. We take a look, too, at who would make the expanded roster or designated for the taxi squad. Where d...
Ben Fred Friday – May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020 11:30 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBWe are one step closer to having a 2020 baseball season. We talk it all over with Ben Frederickson of the Post Dispatch this morning. Will the hang up be health or money for the players association? Maybe both as Ben says the owners screwed up by putting their proposal in public before the players could even see it. He says it shows a real distrust between the two sides and he’s wondering how these negotiations will bring ripple effects for years. Will there be enough tests and what about pla...
Mike Shildt – Update on Starting 2020 Season
May 14, 2020 14:02 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBMike Shildt, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, talks to us about ramping up for a 2020 season start. His thoughts on a 6-man rotation, extended roster, taxi squad and starting a runner at 2nd/3rd in extra innings to speed play. What is the thought on Miles Mikolas' return as well as others injured? Also, the DH and how players have stayed in shape during the stoppage here:
Wednesday with Walton – May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBWe now know details of the proposal agreed upon by MLB owners and headed to the Players Association. The revenue share seems like it could be the point of contention and teams have just a few weeks to negotiate if they want to get Spring Training II started in June. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com takes us inside the deal and how these next few weeks could unfold. Also, he's heard that owners have talked at length about health and safety. Are the plans enough for players to take the ris...
Brad Davis – MLS and USMNT Star Appointed as St. Louis Scott Gallagher Club Director
May 12, 2020 16:30 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBFormer US Men's National Soccer Team player and MLS All-Star, STL native Brad Davis discusses his new role as Club Director of the Missouri Boys division of St. Louis Scott Gallagher. Davis will lead the boys program as well as the Saint Louis FC Academy Program. He talks to us about the effort to get kids back playing soccer with proper precautions and also about the energy surrounding St. Louis' new MLS team.
Ben Fred Friday – May 8, 2020
May 08, 2020 11:41 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIs a proposal for an MLB baseball season on the horizon? Sources have said there are serious discussions angling toward a mid June start for training camp and a July 1(ish) opening day. The same hurdles still loom though... what about enough testing and what happens when someone tests positive? Also, what will the players make for salary? Ben Frederickson tells us this morning that negotiations better be swift because the public has no appetite to hear arguments over millions and billions at ...
Wednesday with Walton – May 6, 2020
May 06, 2020 13:54 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBGreat potential questions and line-ups pitched by Brian Walton this morning. Could Dylan Carlson or Dexter Fowler be the DH if American and National leagues combine? Also, we talk about Yadier Molina's comments about playing for two more seasons. We get into the likelihood of minor league baseball contraction and hypothetical situations for getting at least some MiLB playtime for 2020. Brian talks about his all-time best Cardinals team too. Listen here:
Rick Horton on the shutdown, Molina, Pujols
May 04, 2020 20:55 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBRick Horton, former Cardinals pitcher and my broadcast partner, joined me today to talk about his time during the COVID-19 shutdown. He fielded questions regarding the possibility of Albert Pujols returning to the Cardinals as DH and also about Yadier Molina finishing in St. Louis too. Listen here:
Ben Fred Friday – May 1, 2020
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBYadier Molina is someone to talk about this morning with Ben Fred. He's made it known that he doesn't want this year to be his last and he's open to going to another team if it doesn't work out with the Cardinals. Ben says you do what you can to keep your Hall of Famer on the plate and he doesn't see him going somewhere else unless the terms are disrespectful. But how much do you pay for legacy if you're Bill Dewitt? IS Yadi open to a time-share? What are Ben's thoughts on baseball's return ...
Wednesday with Walton – April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 11:15 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBWe start with revisiting the cheating scandal and the recent punishment handed to the Red Sox. To assume the video coordinator was solely responsible is, in Brian’s words, ridiculous. How was this related to the Apple Watch issue years ago? What does it mean for Alex Cora? The Cape Cod league is cancelled as are many other league that baseball relies on for scouting. How will it affect the draft and what is Brian hearing about changes to it? We get the latest on the minor leagues and cautio...
Chris Welsh – Cincinnati Reds and Baseball Rules Academy
April 28, 2020 19:22 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Reds were/are thought to be one of the top teams in baseball this year after a number of big moves in the off-season. The Cardinals were set to play in their home opener 5 weeks ago but today, we get to chat with baseball analyst and former Reds pitcher, Chris Welsh. We talk about the big names and players that Chris is excited about for the Reds this year. He also runs a great website (baseballrulesacademy.com) that defines the rules across the sport. Rulebooks for high school, college,...
Ben Fred Friday – April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBEveryone's taking a financial haircut with the coronavirus situation but, this morning, we take a few minutes to talk actual haircuts. Grooming tips aside, we happily discuss the latest negative decision the Rams are dealing with in regards to leaving St. Louis. We hear Ben Fred's take on why, how and when the city could see the suit reach an end. Whether settling or seeing it through to court, what does Ben see happening? We get details on what Kevin Demoff might have come out in the news ab...
Saint Louis FC and St. Louis Scott Gallagher – Patrick Barry
April 23, 2020 16:35 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBThe virus has halted almost every sporting event across our region and that includes Saint Louis FC and St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club. Today we talk to president, Patrick Barry, about what their safe options are for return this year. How long of a training session will they need before games can resume? Have the players remained in St. Louis or gone to their homes around the world? Also, for parents and kids willfully waiting for their club soccer to return, what is the latest info wi...
Wednesday with Walton – April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020 11:52 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBSome news yesterday to talk over with Brian Walton this morning. First thing is the debate between playing in front of fans or not. From what's in the news, the players thought their deal was inclusive of empty seats but the owners did not. How do they come to an agreement and when? Will we see some players agree to play the season but others opt out for year? The next 24-48 hours are huge for Minor League baseball ad they forge their way to an agreement on cutting 20 teams. Who doesn’t make...
Dr. Patrick Rishe – Economic Impact of Coronavirus on Professional Sports
April 21, 2020 05:15 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBDr. Patrick Rishe is one of the utmost experts on sports business in the United States and he heads the program for Washington University Olin Business School. He has great insight on the amount of money truly in play here for major league sports affected by the coronavirus shut down. Also, he explains why leagues are so eager to get back even if it means no fans allowed. He talked to us about why some players may agree and others won't to the bubble-type scenario MLB has lofted. We've heard ...
Andy Strickland – Blues and NHL Season
April 20, 2020 19:29 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBAn update on the 2020 season with one of the most in-the-know NHL reporters, Andy Strickland. What do the players say about playing without fans? How about going straight into the playoffs and playing at neutral sites? The salary cap is another looming question. How does it affect re-signing players like Pietrangelo? Ticket revenue and suite sales are a huge loss. Players are being kept as informed as possible but information changes daily. Great information here on the Blues behind the scene...
Ben Fred Friday – April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020 12:45 - 29 minutes - 40 MBDr. Fauci came out and said there’s an avenue to play. It would be without fans but at least there’s hope. Ben Fred says Dr. Fauci has been everywhere and he’s uplifted by his latest interview talking about how to get sports back. It will take strict guidelines but most people would agree that they’d rather have live sports without fans than nothing. We also discuss the movement to get teams playing in AZ/FL locations. We turn to the senior PGA tournament that’s being held here in St. Louis ...
Jim Edmonds on COVID-19
April 16, 2020 19:40 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBCardinals HOFer and broadcaster, Jim Edmonds joins me today to talk about his experience battling the coronavirus. He also shares his thoughts on baseball's return and the strange state we're all in as Americans. Listen here:
Wednesday with Walton – April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBBrian Walton of thecardinalnation.com has some different takes on the proposals lofted by MLB in recent weeks. We talk how the AZ/FL split would work, if minor leaguers will have a season at all and which teams are on the bubble of existing in 2021. We also get into the possibility of MLB expansion in the coming years? Which cities could get a team?
Mark Saxon of The Athletic
April 14, 2020 15:29 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBMark Saxon, senior MLB writer covering the Cardinals, joins me today with insight into the potential return of baseball for 2020. What is he hearing from MLB officials, players and players association about the possibility of the AZ bubble or AZ/FL split? How long does he think the players will take to get ready for a season if one does happen? He has some great information. Listen here:
Ben Fred Friday – April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020 11:10 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWill all sports come back at once? Will we see MLB first or a different one first? Ben says the NHL and NBA are under more pressure since they’re trying to finish a season and postseason revenues are so high. NHL salary cap is also directly correlated to how much they make the previous season. Returning non-contact sports may be less frowned upon than sports like football, wrestling, etc. Too, as far as quarantining teams, Ben says to look at this from the players eyes. Are they willing to gi...
Derrick Goold – April 9, 2020
April 09, 2020 16:01 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWe catch up with Derrick Goold under much different circumstances than last time we chatted. How has the stoppage been for him and what is he working on to report on sports? He's had some great stories in recent weeks about athletes and programs that we might not hear about in normal times. He's pulling on history, personal interest and more. Does he think the Cardinals play this year? Why or why not? His opinion on playing without fans is different than mine. Listen here:
Wednesday with Walton – April 8, 2020
April 08, 2020 05:05 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBWe follow the money today with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. We dive into the financial aspects of baseball trying to start ASAP as well as how the stoppage will affect minor league teams, players and owners. What are Brian’s thoughts on salary percentage, options and risk for players returning in a quarantine environment? Listen here:
Baseball in St. Louis – Ed Wheatley
April 07, 2020 16:20 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBA new book is out on the history of baseball in STL. From little league to the pros, the best players to come from our town, and all the teams that have defined the history of the game. Enjoy my visit with author Ed Wheatley.
The Kilcoyne Conversation – Ep. 3
April 03, 2020 11:45 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MBToday we talk to Bill Dewitt Jr. as he gets settled in for his 25th year in charge of the Cardinals franchise. On what should have been opening day in St. Louis, we have a lot to talk about regarding this year's (potential) season. Listen here as we visit with him from Jupiter, FL.
Ben Fred Friday – April 3, 2020
April 03, 2020 11:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBWe talk to Ben Frederickson this morning about John Mozeliak’s press conference yesterday. Ben’s take- not nearly as many answers as Mo wants right now. Baseball is making incredibly difficult decisions right now because they have to. Normally, MLB is meticulous is their planning so not having clear calendar is especially trying. We dive into the human aspect of it too. Can Kim go back to South Korea to see his wife and kids? We switch gears to hockey and discuss a potential playoff format a...
Hanging with Big Walt – Episode 12 – Family time with the Tkachuk’s
April 02, 2020 20:52 - 12 minutes - 5.89 MBWe talk to Big Walt, Keith Tkachuk, about having his sons home during the 2020 #stayathome campaign. He's got a full-house having his NHL sons home during the cease. He's got a lot of time for family now. What are they doing together? Listen here:
Wednesday with Walton – April 1, 2020
April 01, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBToday with Brian Walton, we dive into the deal between the players association and MLB last week. Also, what’s the latest on impact to draft? It could be moved back significantly. We know the 40 round draft is extinct and just 5 rounds are guaranteed. The money for signing bonuses changes big too. How does free agency change? How does NCAA eligibility factor in? We also talk minor league player pay extension and international signings. The impact of Branch Rickey, George Kissell and more on t...