Locked On St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals shake up their spring training roster as Joshua Baez, the team's hottest hitter in camp, gets sent down despite leading the club in home runs and OPS. Why is Baez heading to AAA after outperforming veteran options, and could his absence impact Opening Day lineups? JD Hafron and Thomas Gauvain dissect the Cardinals' outfield battle, spotlighting Nelson Velasquez, Nathan Church, and Thomas Saggese, plus the rookie speculation tied to Lars Nootbaar’s injury status. The hosts analyze Matthew Liberatore’s impressive pitching mechanics, bullpen depth, and breakout performances from J.J. Wetherholt and Chase Davis. Concerns linger over slow starts from Nolan Gorman, Jordan Walker, and Victor Scott. With insider insight on the club’s long-term strategy, the episode explores whether patient prospect development pays off—and who truly deserves the left field job when the season begins. 00:00 Left Field Competition Update 10:04 Cardinals Spring Games Recap 23:40 Oh-Yeahs & Uh-Ohs: Spring Standout