In this edition of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes talks with Matt Holliday and Lance Lynn from Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel to talk baseball life and a little paranormal.

• The guys trade stories about the Pfister’s ghost lore, the reality of 20-games-in-20-days travel, and how much the grind affects performance.
• Then they dig into the Cardinals’ “runway” season: what the club has actually learned about individual players, roster redundancy, and who—if anyone—should be untouchable.
• They also hit on Nolan Arenado’s late-season push to play, how injury decisions get made between team doctors and second opinions, and which cities have the toughest fans.
• To close, it’s awards chatter and October guesses: catcher impact vs slugger value in the AL, Shohei’s two-way dominance in the NL, and which clubs feel built for a short-series bullpen war.

Jim Hayes hosts Matt Holliday and Lance Lynn in this edition of Serving it Up! Kyle Gibson is out this week, and Holliday pops in from Oklahoma State:

Topics:

• The Busch Stadium reality: why crowds look thin, how fan frustration, a non-contending club, and the calendar all collide.

• Brant Brown’s candid comments about Jordan Walker’s preparation, Lynn’s tough-love comp to Jo Adell, and what “taking over your own career” really means at 23.

• Holliday on hitting: avoiding information overload, fixing attack angle on ground-ball tendencies in the offseason, separating cage work from in-game compete mode.

• Nolan Arenado and the shoulder: why competitors play if cleared, how Nolan Gorman’s reps at third complicate things, and balancing “play now” with long-term value.

• The reset: what Chaim Bloom should prioritize, why STL needs star-level development (think JJ Wetherholt), and where veterans still matter in a clubhouse that skews young.

• Pitching talk: Lynn on working with “Dusty,” blending analytics with feel, usage, tunneling, and why veteran voices accelerate learning for young arms.

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Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn on Episode 22 of Serving It Up.

With Matt Holliday and Kyle Gibson out, Lance carries the conversation and doesn’t hold back. From pitching in hitter-friendly parks, to how modern baseball is failing young pitchers, to Masyn Winn’s toughness and leadership, Lance offers honest insight.

He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about teammates like Lance Berkman, Albert Pujols, and Yadier Molina, plus how agents and team culture shape today’s game.

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On this episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson (with Matt Holliday out visiting his son Jackson) for a pitcher-heavy panel.

The guys dive into:

• Fan feedback

• Tommy Pham’s near-brawl and why no one wants to mess with him

• The reality of MLB “fights” and clubhouse leadership stories

• MLB expansion and realignment: Nashville, Salt Lake, San Antonio?

• Cardinals breakdown: bullpen revelations, Masyn Winn’s leadership, Herrera’s bat, and whether Oli Marmol deserves to return

It’s a mix of laughs, storytelling, and serious Cardinals talk you won’t want to miss.

Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Jim Hayes reunite on Serving It Up for a packed episode. They discuss Yadier Molina’s return as a guest coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, what it takes to transition from player to MLB manager, and how leadership impacts wins in today’s game. Matt gives a health update after hip surgery and shares proud dad moments with his sons Jackson and Ethan. Lance dives into youth softball coaching, Kyle talks pitching workloads, and the panel debates the Cardinals’ wild card chances after a tough series vs. Colorado.

Jim Hayes is joined by Lance Lynn and (eventually) Matt Holliday in this episode of Serving It Up. The guys dish on: • Why Kyle Gibson ghosted the show • What Chaim Bloom brings to the Cardinals’ rebuild • What the team should do with Miles Mikolas & Matthew Liberatore • Why JJ Wetherholt must get big league at-bats this year • The importance of letting fans connect with rising stars • Clubhouse media rules • Matt’s surprise hip replacement surgery! • The best ballparks to play in (besides Busch)

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Lance Lynn goes off on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in this episode Serving It Up. The guys also break down the St. Louis Cardinals trade deadline moves, sending Ryan Helsley to the Mets, Matz to the Red Sox, and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus: • What really happens when you return from a road trip to a house full of kids • The clubhouse reaction to trading beloved teammates • Why Ivan Herrera in left field might be a game-changer • Are the Cardinals really in a rebuild, or is 2026 the window? • How the prop bet scandal is quietly threatening the sport

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In this jam-packed episode of Serving It Up, Jim Hayes is joined by Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, and eventually Kyle Gibson Matt recounts the wild story of being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on July 24, 2009, including hopping on a train and suiting up without his own gear. The guys discuss the emotional toll of MLB trade deadlines, what went wrong for Erick Fedde in 2025, and how teams should manage young talent. They also debate if college should be mandatory for MLB draft eligibility and share thoughts on Banana Ball’s impact on fan engagement.

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