Seeing Red

We talk the Cardinals firing Mike Matheny, discuss his shortcomings as manager, and take a look at interim manager Mike Schildt. Also, what’s next for the Cardinals’ second half?

We're talking what a lone All-Star selection says about the state of the Cardinals and a frustrated fan base. We're also diving into the Manny Machado talks, and why St. Louis isn't in the running.

We're talking another awful series by the Cardinals and the fans' frustration. Also, John Mozeliak's quotes on Dexter Fowler, what it means, why he’s a scapegoat, and how the comments come across cheap.

We're talking the weekend split in Milwaukee, the mediocrity of the NL keeping the Cardinals in the mix, why Bernie’s not celebrating the Cardinals staying in because of other team’s flaw. Also, the idea of Dakota Hudson not being put on the 40-man roster and keeping him away from the Majors.

We're talking if Mike Matheny and John Mabry's jobs are in jeopardy, how John Mozeliak and the front office are starting to feel the heat, the lack of urgency from the owner on down, and the frustration of the fan base. We also dive into the mind-boggling Greg Holland recall, and the question of the day on Harrison Bader

Bernie and Will discuss the 3-3 week against the Marlins and Reds, and the bizarre Cardinals season that continues. Both Will and Bernie got fired up talking about Carlos Martinez returning too soon and struggling despite making only one rehab start. Will points out the mixed messages Matheny sends with guys like Reyes and Martinez vs. Wainwright. Despite all the frustration with the Cardinals, this team remains in the hunt, and Fangraphs has them at 58% to make the postseason, hosting the Brewers in the NL Wild Card game. However, the coming weeks will determine a lot. They wrap with a question about Tony La Russa and him sticking around in baseball though not in St. Louis. The two also share memories of Red Schoendienst.

We're talking one of the best starts the Cardinals have seen from Michael Wacha as well as how Mike Matheny will find ways to get his crowded roster at bats.

Inconsistency issues plague the Cardinals, and they're relying too heavily on a starting rotation that can't keep up its current pace forever.

A look at the Greg Holland dilemma, the idea that he won't accept a minor league assignment, how the Dexter Fowler situation compares and contrasts to the Holland situation, the rotation situation with Alex Reyes and how the team will handle it, and the email question of the week; discussing Mike Matheny's job security and how he's perceived by fans.?

Bernie and Will discuss the Adam Wainwright situation, the way the organization has mishandled this, and why the team would take a chance like this with such an important game on the line. They also talk the struggling offense, Dexter Fowler and Matt Carpenter still searching, and how John Mabry continues to get a free pass despite the struggling offense. Also covered; the return of Lance Lynn and his matchup with Miles Mikolas on Wednesday, and how the Cardinals seemed to have made the right decision. Finally, they wrap it up with a question about beaning Javy Baez, and missing the old days with Tony La Russa and his approach with bean balls.

One the heels of two series sweeps of Chicago teams, the Cardinals are rolling. We're looking into what's good (a Chicago beatdown) and what's bad (the Yadier Molina injury).

After a sweep by the Pirates, we're wondering why Mike Matheny seems obsessed with using Holland as a closer. We're also taking a look at Albert Pujols' personal service clause and the future of his relationship with St. Louis fans.

The Cardinals are coming off a sweep of the terrible Reds, and we're talking how Carlos Martinez continues to amaze, why it's a pivotal year for Yadier Molina's Hall of Fame chances, and much more.

With five wins in a row, the Cardinals offense is looking pretty dandy. The guys talk overperformers, underperformers, and much more.

We start off firing, talking Mike Matheny's management of the bullpen, an area we expected to be better with Mike Maddux. Also, how Greg Holland could have an effect on the bullpen usage. Also, how soon the manager might make the change to go back to Matt Carpenter in the lead-off spot. Finally, the Adam Wainwright saga and how it was handled and will be handled going forward.