Brian Walton
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Happy Thanksgiving! In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 40 with a first-year IF who led the rookie DSL Cardinals in slugging and OPS. 17-year-old switch-hitter Sebastian Dos Santos could be US-bound in 2026. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #40 – Sebastian Dos Santos
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 40 with a first-year infielder who led the rookie DSL Cardinals in slugging and OPS. 17-year-old switch-hitte…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 40 with a first-year IF who led the rookie DSL Cardinals in slugging and OPS. 17-year-old switch-hitter Sebastian Dos Santos could be US-bound in 2026. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
This week, Kyle and I begin with the #STLCards Gray trade, and why it one day may be called the “Brandon Clarke” trade. Focus on hitting in new Player Dev. and Perf. hires and promos is noted as is re-signings of Pozo and Robberse and addition of Scott Blewett. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis – November 26, 2025
This week, Brian and Kyle begin with the Sonny Gray trade, and why it one day may be called the “Brandon Clarke” trade. The focus on hitting in Tuesday’s Player Development and Performance hires an…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This week, Kyle and I begin with the #STLCards Gray trade, and why it one day may be called the “Brandon Clarke” trade. Focus on hitting in new Player Dev. and Perf. hires and promos is noted as is re-signings of Pozo and Robberse and addition of Scott Blewett. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Ranked 41st in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a reliever with excellent stuff and a career-long command problem. Despite moving quickly in 2025, Randel Clemente is running short of time to reach St. Louis. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #41 – Randel Clemente
Ranked 41st in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is a reliever with excellent stuff and a career-long command problem. Despite moving quickly in 2025, Randel Clemente is running short…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Ranked 41st in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a reliever with excellent stuff and a career-long command problem. Despite moving quickly in 2025, Randel Clemente is running short of time to reach St. Louis. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
My take on #STLCards Player Development and Performance Department personnel changes, with a good mix of internal promotions and external hirings, including creation of new roles. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-an...
Cardinals Announce Hirings and Promotions in Player Development and Performance
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals Player Development and Performance Department announced another round of personnel changes, with a good mix of internal promotions and external hirings, includin…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My take on #STLCards Player Development and Performance Department personnel changes, with a good mix of internal promotions and external hirings, including creation of new roles. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-an...
My free article on today's #stlcards-Red Sox trade is updated with remarks from Chaim Bloom's media Zoom meeting this afternoon. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-de...
Cardinals Deal Sonny Gray to Red Sox for Two Pitchers
As they unload salary, the St. Louis Cardinals traded ace starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox for pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. Cash considerations are also included.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My free article on today's #stlcards-Red Sox trade is updated with remarks from Chaim Bloom's media Zoom meeting this afternoon. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-de...
The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 42 with a first-year power-hitting shortstop standout in the Dominican Summer League. Miguel Hernandez seems poised to move to the US for his age 17-18 season ahead. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #42 – Miguel Hernandez
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 42 with a first-year power-hitting shortstop standout in the Dominican Summer League. Miguel Hernandez seems poised to move to the US for…
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 42 with a first-year power-hitting shortstop standout in the Dominican Summer League. Miguel Hernandez seems poised to move to the US for his age 17-18 season ahead. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
In a new, free series at The Cardinal Nation, Michael Roberts uses a popular simulation game to identify the best #STLCards team of all time. First, we set up the eight participants in the first round "Losers Bracket". thecardinalnation.com/best-st-loui...
Best St. Louis Cardinals Team Sim Tournament
This begins a special series by Michael Roberts, aka “Bike Mike” or “bicyclemike” on The Cardinal Nation’s forums, where he serves as a moderator. The long-time fan, financial expert and simulation…
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November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In a new, free series at The Cardinal Nation, Michael Roberts uses a popular simulation game to identify the best #STLCards team of all time. First, we set up the eight participants in the first round "Losers Bracket". thecardinalnation.com/best-st-loui...
I write up every transaction across the #stlcards system all year long. Today, my take on today's moves with Yohel Pozo, Sem Robberse and well-traveled Scott Blewett is FREE. Check it out! thecardinalnation.com/pozo-robbers...
Pozo, Robberse Return, Blewitt Signs With Cardinals
Two former St. Louis Cardinals return to the organization for 2026, catcher Yohel Pozo and pitcher Sem Robberse, joined by new addition, pitcher Scott Blewett.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I write up every transaction across the #stlcards system all year long. Today, my take on today's moves with Yohel Pozo, Sem Robberse and well-traveled Scott Blewett is FREE. Check it out! thecardinalnation.com/pozo-robbers...
The #STLCards made a series of roster changes at two deadlines this past week. The organization named their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year, Brycen Mautz and JJ Wetherholt. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – November 17-23
The St. Louis Cardinals made a series of roster changes at two deadlines this past week. The organization named their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year, Brycen Mautz and JJ Wetherholt. Ou…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The #STLCards made a series of roster changes at two deadlines this past week. The organization named their minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year, Brycen Mautz and JJ Wetherholt. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
Ranked no. 43 in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is the 2025 10th rounder who impressed after signing. Big Ty Van Dyke may eventually work in relief but performed well while starting. Check out Kyle Reis' scouting report! thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #43 – Ty Van Dyke
Ranked no. 43 in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is the 2025 10th rounder who immediately impressed upon signing. Big Ty Van Dyke may eventually work in relief but performed well wh…
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November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ranked no. 43 in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is the 2025 10th rounder who impressed after signing. Big Ty Van Dyke may eventually work in relief but performed well while starting. Check out Kyle Reis' scouting report! thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 44 in The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown is the system’s 2023 Pitcher of the Year. Max Rajcic earned his in-season promotion to Memphis but struggled at the Triple-A level. What is next for the 24-year-old right-hander? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #44 – Max Rajcic
At no. 44 in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is the system’s 2023 Pitcher of the Year. Max Rajcic earned his in-season promotion to Memphis but struggled at the Triple-A level. What…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
At no. 44 in The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown is the system’s 2023 Pitcher of the Year. Max Rajcic earned his in-season promotion to Memphis but struggled at the Triple-A level. What is next for the 24-year-old right-hander? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 45 with a left-handed pitcher acquired from Texas at the deadline. Mason Molina had a solid system debut with Peoria. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #45 – Mason Molina
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 45 with a left-handed pitcher acquired from Texas at the deadline. Mason Molina had a solid system debut with…
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November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 45 with a left-handed pitcher acquired from Texas at the deadline. Mason Molina had a solid system debut with Peoria. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
As I do for all #stlcards system transactions, I analyze today's tender and non-tender moves, exclusively for members of The Cardinal Nation. Join today! thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-no...
Cardinals Non-Tender Four Players
By not offering them 2026 contracts, the St. Louis Cardinals essentially released four players who would have been under club control – relievers John King and Jorge Alcala, catcher Yohel Pozo and …
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November 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
As I do for all #stlcards system transactions, I analyze today's tender and non-tender moves, exclusively for members of The Cardinal Nation. Join today! thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-no...
The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 46 with a 20-year-old who has six pitches in his arsenal. In 2025 for Low-A Palm Beach, Leonel Sequera made 24 starts and threw over 100 innings for the first time in his career. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #46 – Leonel Sequera
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 46 with a 20-year-old who has six pitches in his arsenal. In 2025 for Low-A Palm Beach, Leonel Sequera made 24 starts and threw …
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November 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 46 with a 20-year-old who has six pitches in his arsenal. In 2025 for Low-A Palm Beach, Leonel Sequera made 24 starts and threw over 100 innings for the first time in his career. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 47 in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is a 40-man roster OF. Matt Koperniak improved in the second half, but took an overall downturn in 2025 in his second full-season at Triple-A. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #47 – Matt Koperniak
Coming in at no. 47 in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is a 40-man roster outfielder. Matt Koperniak improved in the second half, but took an overall downturn in 2025 in hi…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
At no. 47 in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is a 40-man roster OF. Matt Koperniak improved in the second half, but took an overall downturn in 2025 in his second full-season at Triple-A. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
Wrapping up my annual Arizona Fall League coverage, I empty my camera with the best three dozen images of the eight #STLCards prospects and one coach who participated in the 2025 desert showcase. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-20...
Cardinals 2025 Arizona Fall League Player Images
Emptying out his camera, Brian Walton shares three dozen images of the eight St. Louis Cardinals prospects and one coach who participated in the 2025 Arizona Fall League.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Wrapping up my annual Arizona Fall League coverage, I empty my camera with the best three dozen images of the eight #STLCards prospects and one coach who participated in the 2025 desert showcase. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-20...
The #STLCards announced their 2025 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year, infielder JJ Wetherholt and left-handed starting pitcher Brycen Mautz. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-na...
Cardinals Name Wetherholt and Mautz 2025 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year
The St. Louis Cardinals announced their 2025 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year, infielder JJ Wetherholt and left-handed starting pitcher Brycen Mautz.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The #STLCards announced their 2025 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year, infielder JJ Wetherholt and left-handed starting pitcher Brycen Mautz. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-na...
This week, Kyle and I open with Rule 5 protection decisions that brought Bernal, Baez, Mautz and Hjerpe onto the 40-man. Next up is the first three prospects in TCN’s 2026 Top 50 countdown. The increased investment in infield coaching is recognized, and more! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis – November 19, 2025
Brian and Kyle open with the Rule 5 protection decisions which brought Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Brycen Mautz and Cooper Hjerpe onto the 40-man roster. Next up is the first three prospects in T…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This week, Kyle and I open with Rule 5 protection decisions that brought Bernal, Baez, Mautz and Hjerpe onto the 40-man. Next up is the first three prospects in TCN’s 2026 Top 50 countdown. The increased investment in infield coaching is recognized, and more! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 48 with a catcher who led Peoria in games played and plate appearances. However, Ryan Campos works at the deepest position in the #STLCards system. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #48 – Ryan Campos
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 48 with a catcher who led Peoria in games played and plate appearances. However, Ryan Campos works at the deepest position in th…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 48 with a catcher who led Peoria in games played and plate appearances. However, Ryan Campos works at the deepest position in the #STLCards system. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
My FREE take on today's #stlcards 40-man roster changes, affecting Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Brycen Mautz, Cooper Hjerpe and Jorge Alcala. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-pr...
Cardinals Protect Four from 2026 Rule 5 Draft
The St. Louis Cardinals added four players – Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Brycen Mautz and Cooper Hjerpe – to their 40-man roster on Tuesday. Jorge Alcala was designated for assignment.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My FREE take on today's #stlcards 40-man roster changes, affecting Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Brycen Mautz, Cooper Hjerpe and Jorge Alcala. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-pr...
At no. 49 in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is a 2025-drafted outfielder who has a solid all-around game but lacks power. Matthew Miura’s first full season as a pro is just ahead. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #49 – Matthew Miura
At no. 49, in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is a 2025-drafted outfielder who has a solid all-around game but lacks power. Matthew Miura’s first full season as a pro is ju…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
At no. 49 in The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is a 2025-drafted outfielder who has a solid all-around game but lacks power. Matthew Miura’s first full season as a pro is just ahead. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The #STLCards have hired Jason Eary from Saint Louis University as a new Minor League Infield Coach. thecardinalnation.com/slus-jason-e...
SLU’s Jason Eary Joins the Cardinals System as an Infield Coach
The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Jason Eary from Saint Louis University as a new Minor League Infield Coach.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The #STLCards have hired Jason Eary from Saint Louis University as a new Minor League Infield Coach. thecardinalnation.com/slus-jason-e...
Here we go! Kyle Reis and I begin The Cardinal Nation's 2026 #stlcards prospect countdown with a FREE article. No. 50 is a a first-year reliever who earned two in-season promotions. RH Mason Burns was a standout in the playoffs for Springfield. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #50 – Mason Burns
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 opens with a first-year reliever who earned two in-season promotions. Mason Burns finished 2025 at Double-A Springfield a…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Here we go! Kyle Reis and I begin The Cardinal Nation's 2026 #stlcards prospect countdown with a FREE article. No. 50 is a a first-year reliever who earned two in-season promotions. RH Mason Burns was a standout in the playoffs for Springfield. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The #stlcards are preparing for two major roster deadlines this coming week. At the GM Meetings, the team made it clear they are open to trading. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – November 10–16
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for two major roster deadlines this coming week. At the GM Meetings, the team made it clear they are open to trading. Our history feature looks back at key eve…
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November 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The #stlcards are preparing for two major roster deadlines this coming week. At the GM Meetings, the team made it clear they are open to trading. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
The #STLCards have hired Casey Demko from Abilene Christian University as their new Minor League Infield Coordinator. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-di...
Cardinals Dip into College Ranks for New Infield Coordinator
The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Casey Demko from Abilene Christian University as their new Minor League Infield Coordinator.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The #STLCards have hired Casey Demko from Abilene Christian University as their new Minor League Infield Coordinator. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-di...