Cardinals Minor Leagues
Wednesday with Walton – November 20, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake review all 10 ranked prospects from the St. Louis Cardinals who were eligible for the December 2024 Rule 5 Draft. Special focus was given to the four who were added to the 40-man roster for protection from the draft – Tink Hence, Tekoah...
Wednesday with Walton – November 13, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake revisit the top players of the 2024 season across the Cardinals minor league system one last time. They start with the top rookies before outlining the organization’s hitting, running and pitching leaders in various statistical categories.
Wednesday with Walton – November 06, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss the key dates of the offseason and their implications for St. Louis Cardinals for the remainder of the year. Topics include options, free agency, key awards, Rule 5 decisions and more.
Wednesday with Walton – October 23, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss the St. Louis Cardinals announcements made on Tuesday, October 22. They begin with the new assistant general manager, Rob Cerfolio, and his upcoming hire of two directors. Next are the new coaches, Brant Brown and former Cardinal Jon...
Wednesday with Walton – October 16, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss the St. Louis Cardinals organization Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year, Jimmy Crooks and Quinn Mathews. They then check on results posted by the eight Cardinals players competing in the Arizona Fall League. They include...
Wednesday with Walton – October 9, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake return to the St. Louis Cardinals’ end of season press conference and consider possible ramifications. They include the departure and replacement of hitting coach Turner Ward, various payroll reduction strategies focusing on starting...
Wednesday with Walton – October 2, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake first discuss the St. Louis Cardinals prospects heading to the Arizona Fall League. They then move to the news of and ramifications from Chaim Bloom’s new role revamping the organization’s player development and performance functions in 2025...
“That guy is going to be so good”: Double-A newcomer Chase Davis powers Springfield to Game 1 Division Series win
Speaking with reporters outside the Cardinals clubhouse the day after Springfield’s 4-1 win over Arkansas in Game 1 of the Texas League North Division Series, Bryan Torres humbly recited platitudes when he was prodded to boast about his league-best .331 batting...
Matt Svanson closes out Double-A Springfield franchise record win, leads Cards into Texas League playoffs
Three outs away from setting a franchise record for wins in a season – and clinging to a one-run lead over San Antonio on Wednesday night – the Springfield Cardinals called on the Texas League leader in saves to close out a historic win. Matt Svanson notched a pair of...
Wednesday with Walton – September 11, 2024
This week, after covering recent transactions with Thomas Saggese and Tekoah Roby, Brian and Blake focus on the top pitchers across the St. Louis Cardinals system during August. Individual results are compared to consensus Pitcher of the Month, Palm Beach’s Chen-Wei...
Wednesday with Walton – September 4, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake focus on the top hitters across the St. Louis Cardinals system during August. Players results are compared to The Cardinal Nation’s choice as Player of the Month, Springfield catcher Jimmy Crooks. Among other standout players covered are...
Wednesday with Walton – August 28, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake open with the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen change with Shawn Armstrong out and Riley O’Brien in. Next up is the many moves across the minor league system and ramifications, currently and looking ahead to roster expansion on September 1....