When is the future arriving in St. Louis? With the MLB Trade Deadline looming and the Draft just days away, we are executing a full audit of the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system.

Host Scott Plaza is joined by Thomas Gauvain (Redbird Rants) and Tyler (Redbird Farmhands) to discuss the standout prospects forcing management's hand and who might be used as prime trade chips.

On this episode, we discuss:

• Joshua Baez’s Historic June: 10 home runs and a ticket to the big leagues by September?

• The Pitching Pipeline: Luis Gastelum's absurd scoreless streak, Quinn Mathews' zero-walk dominance, and what's going on with Tink Hence's velocity.

• Trade Deadline Strategy: Dealing from areas of depth (like catcher Ryan Campos) to address the organization's long-term corner infield holes.

• MLB Draft Preview: Analyzing the Cardinals' strategy with 6 picks in the top 86, and who makes sense for St. Louis at Pick 13 (AJ Gracia, Chris Hacopian, and more).

Timestamps:

• 02:30 – Joshua Baez Analysis

• 07:50 – Luis Gastelum & Triple-A Bullpen Depth

• 08:40 – Quinn Mathews, Bryson Mautz, & Tink Hence Updates

• 15:30 – Catcher Depth & Ryan Campos Trade Value

• 22:00 – Solving the Third Base Hole

• 35:00 – Pick 13 & MLB Draft Targets

Resources:Find daily minor league breakdowns at milbtoday.com. Follow our guests on X at @ThomasGauvain2 and @RedbirdFarmhand for consistent Cardinals prospect coverage and live draft streams!

Should the St. Louis Cardinals buy or sell at the 2026 MLB trade deadline? Porque no los dos? On this episode of Cardinals on My Time, host Scott Plaza is joined by Caleb Noble (Hard Nine Podcast), AJ Stone (Just Baseball Media), and Matthew Blaker to tackle the messiest trade deadline in recent memory.

The guys dive deep into the recent front-office transition to Bill DeWitt III, Chaim Bloom's telling press conference comments, and whether "just getting into the postseason" is enough for this young core. Then, they play a high-stakes game of "Confidence Out of 10" on which players are good as gone by late July.

On the chopping block:

• Will the Cardinals capitalize on Dustin May's insane trade value?

• Is it time to pull the trigger on a Lars Nootbaar or Nolan Gorman trade?

• Why Andre Pallante might be the ultimate "sell-high" candidate.

• Plus, surprise targets like Royce Lewis and the future of the "Tarps Off" fan section at Busch Stadium.

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The St. Louis Cardinals are officially entering the 100-game countdown, and the vibes around Busch Stadium are shifting fast!

In this episode of Cardinals on My Time, Scott Plaza is joined by the undisputed king of Cardinals Twitter vibes, Jandy (@JandySTL). We break down the electric 10-run comeback against the Cincinnati Reds, the massive return of Lars Nootbaar ("Unk") to the lineup, and whether his presence transforms the clubhouse culture.

Plus, we tackle the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline: Should Chaim Bloom stand pat, buy bullpen depth, or pull off a shocking "retool" by trading away guys like Dustin May and Nootbaar for high-end prospects? We also dive deep into Jordan Walker’s incredible 180-degree turnaround, JJ Wetherholt's Rookie of the Year trajectory, and why keeping the petty rivalry alive with Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs is essential for the fan base.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & The "Tarps Off" Experience

2:00 - Cardinals Twitter Culture & Hating the Cubs

7:30 - The 100-Game Countdown: Resetting Expectations

11:15 - Lars Nootbaar's Return & The Trade Deadline Dilemma

18:00 - Fixing the Pitching Staff: Dustin May, Leahy, & McGreevy

21:30 - Dream Deadline: Retool vs. Tearing It Down

24:00 - What Makes a "Successful" 2026 Season?

27:00 - Lockout Fears & Final Good Vibes