The Lou Sports Talk

Episode 113: Should the Cardinals Make These Roster Changes?

Episode 113 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by their newest member, Josh Barclay who brings a surplus of scouting knowledge. The guys recap the hectic weekend of baseball and the notable debuts made by Brycen Mautz and Bryen Torres. Should the Cardinals consider using Mautz in their bullpen? What is his ceiling? Could Torres stick around on the big league roster? Could he temporarily be the starting centerfielder? The guys debate and discuss all of these questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 112: Tarps Off! Are the Cardinals Back? ft The Tarps Off Boys, Bryce Bradford & Caleb Cummings

Episode 112 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Dylan Hampel are joined by Bryce Bradford & Caleb Cummings, the two that started "Tarps Off" over the weekend at the Cardinals games against Kansas City. They discuss how "Tarps Off" started, going into the Cardinals Clubhouse and more. The guys may have even had a "Tarps Off" session during the episode... Later, Ethan & Dylan discuss whether or not Cardinals baseball is truly back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 111: Cardinals Rotation Resurgence - Is It Sustainable? ft Adam Akbani

Episode 111 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Kyle Siksta and Daniel Hinkamp are joined by Adam Akbani, a Writer & Analyst for "Just Baseball Media" & a Contributor on the "Dealin' The Cards" & "Redbird Farmhands" podcasts. Adam discusses the recent success from the starting rotation, the future for certain pitchers within in, as well as notable prospects including Rainiel Rodriguez, Liam Doyle & Brycen Mautz. The guys later explain what has led to the rotation's recent success and whether or not it is sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 110: Is the Cardinals Early Season Success Legit? ft Brenden Schaeffer

Episode 110 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Daniel Hinkamp are joined by Brenden Schaeffer, who covers the St Louis Cardinals for MLB.com & STL Sports Central. Schaeffer discusses how realistic a contract extension for JJ Wetherholt is, Jordan Walker's career revival, who will start in centerfield once Lars Nootbaar returns and more. The guys also take a dive into what has led to the Cardinals early season success. Which players are contributing and is the hot start prove that St Louis is legit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 109: Can The Cardinals Pitching Survive Like This?

Episode 109 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel & Kyle Siksta examine the challenging road ahead for the St Louis Cardinals during their stretch of 17 straight games. They discuss the struggles that pitching has faced early in the season, if there should be concern for the rotation and bullpens shaky start to the year. On top of that, the guys debate whether or not Hunter Dobbins should be remaining with the five man rotation when the time comes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]