B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day
Brenden Schaeffer
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the topics of the day in Cardinals baseball, MLB and the sports world at-large. Become a subscriber for an ad-free listening experience here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bschaeffer12/subscribe
Episodes
Ep. 969: Was Alec Burleson snubbed as a Gold Glove finalist? Here's what the numbers say
Brenden Schaeffer dives into the numbers to discuss whether Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson was snubbed from consideration as a Gold Glove finalist in 2026.
Ep. 968: Cardinals have three Gold Glove finalists! Will any of them take home the hardware?
Brenden discusses the Cardinals' three Gold Glove finalists and debates which have the best chance to take home the respective awards.
Ep. 967: Mizzou football gets its top 10 win! Down go the Gators!
Mizzou football chomps the No. 8 Florida Gators in the homecoming game, 45-17! Brenden discusses the performance and looks ahead at what's next for Missouri.
Ep. 966: The Cardinals are officially eliminated from the postseason -- but was 2026 a successful year?
The Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs on Friday night. But was 2026 successful? In so many ways, it would seem the answer is yes.
Ep. 965: Yadi & Albert are OFFICIALLY Cardinals Hall of Famers after emotional ceremony at Busch!
Brenden discusses the events from Saturday at Busch Stadium as Yadi and Albert were inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Ep. 964: An all-time UMP SHOW didn't keep Cardinals from thrilling win Friday in Denver!
Brenden breaks down the madness of the Cardinals' comeback win on Friday over the Rockies as the intrigue between Oli Marmol and umpire Doug Eddings seized the day.
Ep. 963: Did you stay awake for the GAME OF THE YEAR, Cardinals fans?
Brenden breaks down the most impressive Cardinals win of 2026, which happened last night against the Dodgers in an 8-6 win in 10 innings.
Ep. 962: Quinn Mathews delivers a gem in his first career Major League win!
MLB.com Cardinals writer Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the 4-1 Cardinals win over the Pirates on Friday night at Busch.Quinn Mathews earned his first-ever MLB victory and did it throwing to a batterymate that he has known since their days in Springfield together.Jimmy Crooks did more than catch on Friday, as his 2-run homer also helped in the Cards' scoring department.
Ep. 961: Will Thursday's Cardinals win cost Blaze Jordan his season?
The Cardinals beat the O's on Thursday, 7-5, at Busch, but Blaze Jordan suffered an injury that could leave him out for quite a while, if initial fears are realized.
Ep. 960: Winn to the IL, pitching plan hits rock bottom. Where do the Cardinals go from here?
Brenden breaks down the aftermath of a rough loss on Tuesday at Busch as the Cards fell to the Orioles 13-1. The pitching is shot. And it's really nobody's fault.
Ep. 959: Worst loss of the season inspires frustration from Cardinals fans
Brenden breaks down the state of the Cardinals after a tough week for the team's wild card hopes, culminating in a brutal loss on Sunday in Philly.
Ep. 958: Greatest MLB Debut EVER?! HISTORY For Cardinals Rookie Slugger Joshua Báez!
Joshua Baez makes history! Let's react to the greatest MLB debut ever seen, Cards fans.
Ep. 957: Will Cardinals Call Up Slugging Prospect Joshua Báez? What You Need To Know About The Timeline
Brenden discusses the intrigue surrounding Cardinals OF prospect Joshua Baez and his potential promotion looming.
Ep. 956: Marmol took the blame, but his choice was arguably not the most costly coaching decision in Monday's Cardinals loss
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Monday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies as the Cardinals fell short of a comeback bid. The bottom of the eighth produced plenty of intrigue -- and two coaching decisions worthy of scrutiny.One of them was Oli Marmol's -- and postgame, he acknowledged he would do it differently, and make a different decision than the one he made.The other, though, was more complicated -- and perhaps more costly, as Pop Warner opted for a conservative approach rather than waving Masyn Winn home on a play that could have tied the game.
Ep. 955: REACTION: Cardinals trade Lars Nootbaar to D-backs!
The Cardinals traded Lars Nootbaar to the D-backs, where he will rejoin buddy Nolan Arenado. We talk about the deal, as well as another deadline buzzer beater in which the Cards backfilled the bullpen with some help for 2026.
Ep. 954: Cardinals trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero to Brewers!
Brenden breaks down the Cardinals trade of May and Romero to the Brewers on Monday's deadline day.
Ep. 953: Big news! Quinn Mathews starts for the Cardinals on Saturday!
Brenden breaks down the news that Quinn Mathews will start for the Cardinals in Toronto on Saturday.Why now, and what are we looking forward to seeing from some of the pitching machinations in the coming weeks revolving around the deadline?
Ep. 952: Let's talk about that Cardinals WALK OFF on the Cubs! Dustin May bids farewell?
Brenden breaks down Wednesday's Cardinals win over the Cubs from the perspective of a spectator -- this was my son's first walkoff as a fan!
Ep. 951: Cardinals fall below .500 for the first time -- Trade Deadline reality setting in
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals falling below .500 for the first time this season. The trade deadline reality is coming soon for this team.
Ep. 950: Will the Cardinals send Libby to Memphis? We seem to have a definitive answer
Brenden discusses the Cardinals loss to the Cubs on Monday, 7-3, after a rain delay. Liberatore and Dobbins covered the full game, but not especially effectively. The offense was quiet aside from a loud swing by Fermin.What will the Cards do with Liberatore? Is Memphis an option? Is the bullpen? We'll discuss.
Ep. 949: Herrera busts the slump! Cardinals roll the Reds behind Pallante's gem!
Ivan Herrera and Andre Pallante powered the Cardinals to a much-needed win.
Ep. 948: Did Dustin May pitch his way into big trade value for the Cardinals?
How about that timing for Dustin May's best start in more than five weeks? He was fantastic on Friday night, and there should be no doubts from contending teams about the status of his health and performance.So the question: Do the Cardinals trade him before the August 3 deadline?
Ep. 947: Are the Cardinals simply losing steam?
Brenden takes stock of where the Cardinals are after Thursday's disappointing loss to the D-backs.
Ep. 946: Can the Cardinals reward Hunter Dobbins with a permanent spot?
Can the Cardinals just keep Hunter Dobbins in the rotation after what he did on Wednesday against the Angels? Let's discuss all the factors to the upcoming decisions.
Ep. 945: Cardinals sign youngest prospect in MLB Draft to MASSIVE signing bonus! Was it worth it?
Brenden breaks down the Rocco Maniscalco contract bonus reportedly signed by the Cardinals as the 50th overall pick from this year's MLB Draft has officially joined the organization.With upside for days, we discuss why this 17-year-old received such a significant signing bonus.
Ep. 944: JORDAN WALKER HAS ICE WATER IN HIS VEINS!!!!!
Jordan Walker becomes the first Cardinal to ever win the Home Run Derby -- and he did it in DRAMATIC fashion!
AUDIO: Cardinals Top Pick Trevor Condon First Interview With St. Louis Media
Trevor Condon spoke with reporters on Saturday afternoon via phone call as we picked his brain about how it feels to be the first round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Ep. 943: Libby guides Cardinals to another WIN -- Is 1st rounder Trevor Condon the real deal?
Has Matthew Liberatore figure out that which had ailed him for much of June? A much better version of him was on display Saturday in a 4-1 Cardinals win over the Braves.Then, we dive into the first day of the MLB Draft for which the Cardinals had SEVEN picks, most in the league. The club's first pick at No. 13 overall might just be a stud. Just ask him!
Ep. 942: EIGHT MORE YEARS! Wetherholt extended + Cards beat Braves late!
Brenden discusses the marathon Cardinals win over the Braves after the rain delay, plus diving into the JJ Wetherholt extension news. Is this a good deal for the Cardinals?
Ep. 941: Jordan Walker Slugs His Way Into HR Derby! Did this week show gap between Cards & Brewers?
Brenden discusses the Jordan Walker home run derby news as well as takes stock of where things stand for the Cardinals in the NL Central pecking order against the mighty Brewers.
Ep. 940: Doubleheader sweep shows gap between Cardinals & Brewers -- Now what?
Tuesday was ugly for the Cardinals as the gap between the Redbirds and Brewers was on display yet again in a doubleheader sweep for Milwaukee.
Ep. 939: Did you think there were weird Cardinals bullpen moves Monday? Let's talk about it
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Dustin May's return to normalcy plus explains the bullpen moves made by Oli Marmol Monday. It all came in the context of what looms on Tuesday -- a big ol' doubleheader.
Ep. 938: Despite disaster for Dustin May, Cards battle back to beat Braves with SEVEN in the 7th!
Brenden breaks down a key series win for the Cardinals and wonders about the latest impact of the injury to Dustin May.
Ep. 937: Bryan Torres just changed the Cardinals' entire vibe!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses Bryan Torres' big swing on Sunday to help guide the Cardinals to a 2-1 win. The pitching staff did some real work, as well, with Kyle Leahy leading into a strong day for the bullpen.
Ep. 936: Where did the clutch Cards go? Cardinals lose fourth in a row, can't buy a big swing
Brenden breaks down the Cardinals' fourth straight loss, a 5-1 defeat to the Marlins. The clutch hits just aren't happening right now. Is it time to panic or time to wait and see?
Ep. 935: So... Can The Cardinals Fix Libby?!
Matthew Liberatore struggled, Jose Fermin had a great day continuing to showcase his value to the Cardinals, and the team had a big ol' honking press conference. Let's talk about it all!
Ep. 934: Significant press conference on future of Cardinals leadership coming Wednesday?
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the news of a looming press conference for Wednesday from Busch Stadium with the Cardinals preparing to share "important news related to ownership and organizational leadership" involving a number of key figures from the club.We discuss what could be looming while also diving into intel from Tuesday's loss to Arizona, with insight from Marmol on how the team is viewing Leahy and Liberatore in a year that will remain devoid of shortcuts.
VIDEO: Nolan Arenado returns to Busch Stadium, talks with St. Louis media
Nolan Arenado spoke with the St. Louis media upon his return to Busch Stadium on Monday afternoon before the start of the Cardinals vs. D-backs series.Arenado reflected upon his time in St. Louis and gave his thoughts on the 2026 Cardinals.
Ep. 933: Arenado returns to Busch, but Cardinals get the win!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the D-backs on Monday at Busch Stadium. Nolan Arenado returned to Busch as a visiting player after spending five years in St. Louis.Cardinal pitching, though, made sure Nado's return didn't steal the show. Andre Pallante handed it over to a tired bullpen, but the relievers picked up the mantle to guide the Redbirds home in a close game.
Ep. 932: So, after THAT mess... What in the world do the Cardinals do with Liberatore?
Brenden Schaeffer dives into the burning and uncomfortable question about what the Cardinals are supposed to do with Matthew Liberatore after a brutal showing in Kansas City on Thursday night.Follow this podcast feed for daily Cardinals coverage from the MLB.com writer!JOIN THE FREE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/pxCksF6u
Ep. 931: Progress for Leahy? Do we expect Cardinals to shift any SPs back to the bullpen?
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the 6-1 Cardinals loss to the Padres from Wednesday as Kyle Leahy had a productive start, particularly in the way of improving things the third time through a batting order.There's a conversation brewing publicly about the converted relievers in the Cardinals rotation, and which of them should be shifted back to relief. That's not a discussion happening inside the Cardinals organization, though. Not like it is for some fans.I dive into the topic and explain why, along with other nuances and bits of intel from covering the Cardinals at Busch this week.
BONUS CLUBHOUSE AUDIO: Cardinals 3B Blaze Jordan on first Busch RBI & Joshua Baez's massive power
Cardinals 3B Blaze Jordan talked to reporters about his first-career Busch Stadium RBI in the team's 3-2 win on Tuesday, plus I got his thoughts on his Triple-A teammate Joshua Baez's crazy 4-home run night in Memphis.
Ep. 930: Pallante powers Cardinals to another win -- And Joshua Baez hit FOUR HOMERS IN MEMPHIS?!?!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the Padres, with interludes to break down some Lars Nootbaar anecdotes, the Joshua Baez mega-day in Memphis, and whatever else comes to mind during the latter half of my drive home from Busch Stadium!
Ep. 929: Dustin May goes the DISTANCE! A one-hit shutout propels the Cardinals!
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Dustin May shutout as his one-hitter on Monday propelled the Cardinals to a 3-0 win over the Padres at Busch Stadium.The million dollar question after May's standout effort -- should the Cardinals extend him? Brenden has another idea, and I'm not sure whether people are going to like it or not...
Six Hits For Sunday: Brenden Reacts to Latest Topics in Cardinals Nation
We missed a podcast after Saturday's win, and I needed to record some vertical videos Sunday morning for other reasons, so I decided to compile them into a podcast format here.If you want to catch up on my thoughts from Saturday's craziness, this is here for you! we'll get back to normal podcasts Sunday night but hopefully this is better than nothing for those who wanted me to weigh in on Saturday's stuff.
Ep. 928: Well, that sucked. Cardinals blow it late to Twins; Plus, Gorman to AAA, Blaze to STL reaction
Brenden Schaeffer spends 30 minutes on a Friday night breaking down the Cardinals 9-8 loss to the Twins, the Leahy outing, the Stanek moment, while also diving into the explanation for how all the Nolan Gorman-Blaze Jordan saga unfolded on Friday afternoon, too.
Ep. 927: Thursday's Cardinals loss held a revealing moment for Nolan Gorman's status
Nolan Gorman being pinch-hit for in the ninth inning in the game situation he was in still made sense, but it also spoke volumes about the way we're viewing his status with the team right now.Brenden explains why that is in the latest episode of B-Schaeff Daily after the Cardinals 5-4 loss to the Mets on Thursday.
Ep. 926: Jordan Walker does it AGAIN! Cardinals have won SIX STRAIGHT!
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals' 9-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday as Jordan Walker powered up once again, homering for the 17th time to set a new career high.He was far from alone in the Cardinal lineup doing damage, though. This is just the most complete version of the team that we've seen all year.
Ep. 925: FIVE STRAIGHT WINS! Church returns to help power an OUTBURST win vs. Mets
Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 7-0 win over the Mets on Tuesday night in the return for Nathan Church, who had three hits and a marvelous catch in the victory.Alec Burleson powered up in a big way, while Ivan Herrera reached base a whopping five times.Oh, and Dustin May continues to be rock solid in this rotation, which yes, could invite uncomfortable questions at the trade deadline.
Ep. 924: Reacting to Cardinals roster news of Victor Scott II being optioned to AAA
On Monday's off-day for the Cardinals, Brenden Schaeffer discusses the impending demotion of Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis. Was this the right move? Where does it leave the roster and the starting lineup moving forward for the Cardinals?