Brenden Schaeffer
@bschaeffer12.bsky.social
I cover the Cardinals for KMOV in St. Louis and co-host the Big Show on KTGR in mid-Missouri. My daily Cardinals podcast, B-Schaeff Daily, is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and posted to my YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@bschaeffer12
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Lars Nootbaar had a pain relieving shot in his intercostal on Tuesday night, Marmol said. That requires 48 hours of inactivity, so he was not available yesterday or today. Cardinals believe that got them ahead of any potential side injury and expect him to play in Cleveland.
June 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Lars Nootbaar had a pain relieving shot in his intercostal on Tuesday night, Marmol said. That requires 48 hours of inactivity, so he was not available yesterday or today. Cardinals believe that got them ahead of any potential side injury and expect him to play in Cleveland.
It doesn't get more clutch than Arenado's game-saving play to end it last night at Busch.
I notice something new about just how special this play was every time I watch the replay:
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/06/25/s...
I notice something new about just how special this play was every time I watch the replay:
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/06/25/s...
Nolan Arenado's defensive wizardry is still as good as it's ever been for the Cardinals
Every time I watch Arenado's walk-off defensive gem from Tuesday night as the Cardinals beat the Cubs, I notice something new about the impressive display.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It doesn't get more clutch than Arenado's game-saving play to end it last night at Busch.
I notice something new about just how special this play was every time I watch the replay:
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/06/25/s...
I notice something new about just how special this play was every time I watch the replay:
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/06/25/s...
Gorman enjoys this matchup.
Previous occasion was April 2, 2023. That game was one of Gorman's eight multi-homer games in his big league career.
Previous occasion was April 2, 2023. That game was one of Gorman's eight multi-homer games in his big league career.
As @bschaeffer12.bsky.social pointed out to me the pitch before the homer, Gorman entered today 2-2 with two HR vs. Bassitt.
Now 3-3 with three HR.
Now 3-3 with three HR.
June 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Gorman enjoys this matchup.
Previous occasion was April 2, 2023. That game was one of Gorman's eight multi-homer games in his big league career.
Previous occasion was April 2, 2023. That game was one of Gorman's eight multi-homer games in his big league career.
Talked the Joshua Baez promotion to AA and whether Michael McGreevy could fit nicely into the Cardinals rotation plans for June on the latest episode of my daily St. Louis Cardinals podcast:
youtu.be/4uAmkrEm1cg
youtu.be/4uAmkrEm1cg
St. Louis Cardinals Promote Rising OF Prospect! McGreevy Up To STL In June?
YouTube video by Brenden Schaeffer - St. Louis Cardinals writer
youtu.be
May 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Talked the Joshua Baez promotion to AA and whether Michael McGreevy could fit nicely into the Cardinals rotation plans for June on the latest episode of my daily St. Louis Cardinals podcast:
youtu.be/4uAmkrEm1cg
youtu.be/4uAmkrEm1cg
I was alerted I should do this over here too, so
Sweeps aren't that hard. Just play the D-backs.
Sweeps aren't that hard. Just play the D-backs.
May 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I was alerted I should do this over here too, so
Sweeps aren't that hard. Just play the D-backs.
Sweeps aren't that hard. Just play the D-backs.
Those bettors are aware the pope is a Sox fan, right? Right???
With the papacy on your side, is your team destined for sports immortality?
That's what some bettors are banking on after Pope Leo XIV was announced.
http://dlvr.it/TKjx7p
That's what some bettors are banking on after Pope Leo XIV was announced.
http://dlvr.it/TKjx7p
May 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Those bettors are aware the pope is a Sox fan, right? Right???
The stats show the Cardinals are playing the type of ball you'd want to see in about every facet of the sport.
If they can keep it going this week against teams whose Octobers may not be spent on golf courses?
Then we're really talking.
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/05/12/s...
If they can keep it going this week against teams whose Octobers may not be spent on golf courses?
Then we're really talking.
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/05/12/s...
Pitching has paced the St. Louis Cardinals surge—can it keep going in key series in Philly?
The St. Louis Cardinals look to carry over their winning streak against the Phillies and Royals, teams whose Octobers won’t necessarily be spent on the golf course.
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May 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The stats show the Cardinals are playing the type of ball you'd want to see in about every facet of the sport.
If they can keep it going this week against teams whose Octobers may not be spent on golf courses?
Then we're really talking.
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/05/12/s...
If they can keep it going this week against teams whose Octobers may not be spent on golf courses?
Then we're really talking.
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/05/12/s...
New podcast is up on Erick Fedde's dominance as the Cards win their sixth straight: open.spotify.com/episode/0mcG...
Ep. 777: Erick Fedde Complete Game Shutty! Cardinals Win Their SIXTH Straight To Get Above .500!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
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May 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
New podcast is up on Erick Fedde's dominance as the Cards win their sixth straight: open.spotify.com/episode/0mcG...
The Cardinals kept it rolling last night, and found a way to grind out another win against Paul Skenes.
My latest daily Cardinals podcast episode covers it all: open.spotify.com/episode/0dib...
My latest daily Cardinals podcast episode covers it all: open.spotify.com/episode/0dib...
Ep. 775: Libby is THAT DUDE! Cardinals Beat Paul Skenes AGAIN!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Cardinals kept it rolling last night, and found a way to grind out another win against Paul Skenes.
My latest daily Cardinals podcast episode covers it all: open.spotify.com/episode/0dib...
My latest daily Cardinals podcast episode covers it all: open.spotify.com/episode/0dib...
Blues put me a bit behind schedule but the latest daily Cardinals podcast episode breaking down the doubleheader dominance is LIVE now on YouTube and podcast platforms
Search "B-Schaeff Daily" and check it out on Spotify!
youtu.be/1EZuoS5nSFU
Search "B-Schaeff Daily" and check it out on Spotify!
youtu.be/1EZuoS5nSFU
St. Louis Cardinals SWEEP Doubleheader vs. Reds! Are They Turning A Corner?👀
YouTube video by Brenden Schaeffer - St. Louis Cardinals writer
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Blues put me a bit behind schedule but the latest daily Cardinals podcast episode breaking down the doubleheader dominance is LIVE now on YouTube and podcast platforms
Search "B-Schaeff Daily" and check it out on Spotify!
youtu.be/1EZuoS5nSFU
Search "B-Schaeff Daily" and check it out on Spotify!
youtu.be/1EZuoS5nSFU
Talked both Cardinals and Blues on the podcast last night! A little different than the normal show but felt appropriate for the circumstances!
open.spotify.com/episode/4xtw...
open.spotify.com/episode/4xtw...
Ep. 767: Saggese To Memphis? Quintana Cruises Past Cardinals | Blues Have CRUSHED Hellebuyck's Spirit
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Talked both Cardinals and Blues on the podcast last night! A little different than the normal show but felt appropriate for the circumstances!
open.spotify.com/episode/4xtw...
open.spotify.com/episode/4xtw...
Latest episode of my daily Cardinals podcast breaks down last night's win.
Liberatore was great again, EveryDeahy does his thing, and Arenado with maybe the play of the year:
open.spotify.com/episode/01qz...
Liberatore was great again, EveryDeahy does his thing, and Arenado with maybe the play of the year:
open.spotify.com/episode/01qz...
Ep. 765: Nolan Arenado Is UNREAL! One Of The Best Plays You'll Ever See Helped The Cardinals Win Friday!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Latest episode of my daily Cardinals podcast breaks down last night's win.
Liberatore was great again, EveryDeahy does his thing, and Arenado with maybe the play of the year:
open.spotify.com/episode/01qz...
Liberatore was great again, EveryDeahy does his thing, and Arenado with maybe the play of the year:
open.spotify.com/episode/01qz...
I had a blast writing playoff hockey again.
The fans in the building had a blast witnessing playoff hockey in St. Louis again.
The Blues came ready to play in it, showing they won't go quietly in this series.
Check out my latest for Sports Hub STL:
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/04/25/s...
The fans in the building had a blast witnessing playoff hockey in St. Louis again.
The Blues came ready to play in it, showing they won't go quietly in this series.
Check out my latest for Sports Hub STL:
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/04/25/s...
St. Louis craved another home playoff game—clearly, the Blues were ready, too
The energy inside Enterprise Center matched that of the hockey team that calls the building home as the St. Louis Blues were ready for Thursday night.
www.sportshubstl.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I had a blast writing playoff hockey again.
The fans in the building had a blast witnessing playoff hockey in St. Louis again.
The Blues came ready to play in it, showing they won't go quietly in this series.
Check out my latest for Sports Hub STL:
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/04/25/s...
The fans in the building had a blast witnessing playoff hockey in St. Louis again.
The Blues came ready to play in it, showing they won't go quietly in this series.
Check out my latest for Sports Hub STL:
www.sportshubstl.com/2025/04/25/s...
New podcast on Cardinals bullpen blues:
open.spotify.com/episode/06zK...
open.spotify.com/episode/06zK...
Ep. 763: Did Stubbornness From Cardinals Roster Management Cost Them In Atlanta?
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New podcast on Cardinals bullpen blues:
open.spotify.com/episode/06zK...
open.spotify.com/episode/06zK...
Cardinals needs that one. On B-Schaeff Daily tonight, I discuss the win and how sticking with Gorman paid dividends--and is only the beginning for how the team plans to use him coming up:
open.spotify.com/episode/0Gwt...
open.spotify.com/episode/0Gwt...
Ep. 762: THERE YOU GO, GORM! Clutch Swing By Nolan Gorman Propels Cardinals To Slump-Busting Win!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Cardinals needs that one. On B-Schaeff Daily tonight, I discuss the win and how sticking with Gorman paid dividends--and is only the beginning for how the team plans to use him coming up:
open.spotify.com/episode/0Gwt...
open.spotify.com/episode/0Gwt...
The Cardinals bullpen is a problem rn
Podcast about it and other Cardinals musings: open.spotify.com/episode/5j1x...
Podcast about it and other Cardinals musings: open.spotify.com/episode/5j1x...
Ep. 761: The Cardinals Bullpen Physically Can't Stop Blowing Games
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The Cardinals bullpen is a problem rn
Podcast about it and other Cardinals musings: open.spotify.com/episode/5j1x...
Podcast about it and other Cardinals musings: open.spotify.com/episode/5j1x...
Cardinals road struggles continue as they cap a brutal weekend in Queens with a fourth loss in four days.
Not the world's most excitable podcast episode but here it is, anyway:
youtu.be/Uhei4AQw4WU
Not the world's most excitable podcast episode but here it is, anyway:
youtu.be/Uhei4AQw4WU
St. Louis Cardinals SWEPT By Mets | What Should They Do About Ryan Fernandez?
YouTube video by Brenden Schaeffer - St. Louis Cardinals writer
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Cardinals road struggles continue as they cap a brutal weekend in Queens with a fourth loss in four days.
Not the world's most excitable podcast episode but here it is, anyway:
youtu.be/Uhei4AQw4WU
Not the world's most excitable podcast episode but here it is, anyway:
youtu.be/Uhei4AQw4WU
Ep. 755 of B-Schaeff Daily:
⚾ Hunter Brown dominated against the Cardinals Tuesday
🔥 Fedde impressed again, allowing only one run to lower his ERA to 3.43
👀 Yordan beat him, but Kyle Leahy made Altuve look silly
🧩 How does the bullpen puzzle fit behind Matz Wed?
open.spotify.com/episode/77Ty...
⚾ Hunter Brown dominated against the Cardinals Tuesday
🔥 Fedde impressed again, allowing only one run to lower his ERA to 3.43
👀 Yordan beat him, but Kyle Leahy made Altuve look silly
🧩 How does the bullpen puzzle fit behind Matz Wed?
open.spotify.com/episode/77Ty...
Ep. 755: Hunter Brown Shuts Cardinals Down—Six-Man Rotation Coming Wednesday!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Ep. 755 of B-Schaeff Daily:
⚾ Hunter Brown dominated against the Cardinals Tuesday
🔥 Fedde impressed again, allowing only one run to lower his ERA to 3.43
👀 Yordan beat him, but Kyle Leahy made Altuve look silly
🧩 How does the bullpen puzzle fit behind Matz Wed?
open.spotify.com/episode/77Ty...
⚾ Hunter Brown dominated against the Cardinals Tuesday
🔥 Fedde impressed again, allowing only one run to lower his ERA to 3.43
👀 Yordan beat him, but Kyle Leahy made Altuve look silly
🧩 How does the bullpen puzzle fit behind Matz Wed?
open.spotify.com/episode/77Ty...
New podcast episode.
Discussing the blunders on the bases and the Chris Roycroft news as the Cardinals have officially updated his online transactions page to include an option to AAA:
youtu.be/7evK9vrahpY
Discussing the blunders on the bases and the Chris Roycroft news as the Cardinals have officially updated his online transactions page to include an option to AAA:
youtu.be/7evK9vrahpY
Pop Warner's Bad Send? Saggese's Detour? Plus, St. Louis Cardinals Send Roycroft To Memphis
YouTube video by Brenden Schaeffer - St. Louis Cardinals writer
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New podcast episode.
Discussing the blunders on the bases and the Chris Roycroft news as the Cardinals have officially updated his online transactions page to include an option to AAA:
youtu.be/7evK9vrahpY
Discussing the blunders on the bases and the Chris Roycroft news as the Cardinals have officially updated his online transactions page to include an option to AAA:
youtu.be/7evK9vrahpY
The St. Louis Cardinals did something to Paul Skenes on Tuesday that no team had ever done to him before.
I'm not saying never in MLB. I'm saying, like, as far as I could tell....... Ever.
New podcast, also available on YouTube:
open.spotify.com/episode/0Th3...
I'm not saying never in MLB. I'm saying, like, as far as I could tell....... Ever.
New podcast, also available on YouTube:
open.spotify.com/episode/0Th3...
Ep. 749: The Cardinals Just Did Something To Paul Skenes That No Team Had EVER Done
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
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April 9, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The St. Louis Cardinals did something to Paul Skenes on Tuesday that no team had ever done to him before.
I'm not saying never in MLB. I'm saying, like, as far as I could tell....... Ever.
New podcast, also available on YouTube:
open.spotify.com/episode/0Th3...
I'm not saying never in MLB. I'm saying, like, as far as I could tell....... Ever.
New podcast, also available on YouTube:
open.spotify.com/episode/0Th3...
Follow B-Schaeff Daily on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for St. Louis Cardinals talk, every day!
New episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/3uvs...
New episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/3uvs...
Ep. 748: Mixed Results For Libby, But Pozo Was A Beast In Cardinals Debut!
B-Schaeff Daily: St. Louis Cardinals Talk, Every Day · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Follow B-Schaeff Daily on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for St. Louis Cardinals talk, every day!
New episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/3uvs...
New episode:
open.spotify.com/episode/3uvs...
I did a live stream talking Cardinals baseball tonight on YouTube.
Here's the audio replay of the stream in podcast form :)
open.spotify.com/show/5ms7p8i...
Here's the audio replay of the stream in podcast form :)
open.spotify.com/show/5ms7p8i...
B-Schaeff Daily
Podcast · Brenden Schaeffer · Brenden Schaeffer discusses the topics of the day in Cardinals baseball, MLB and the sports world at-large. Become a subscriber for an ad-free listening experience here:...
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February 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I did a live stream talking Cardinals baseball tonight on YouTube.
Here's the audio replay of the stream in podcast form :)
open.spotify.com/show/5ms7p8i...
Here's the audio replay of the stream in podcast form :)
open.spotify.com/show/5ms7p8i...
So the Astros were reportedly on Arenado's trade list all along. Does that change how you view the winter saga?
open.spotify.com/episode/1qAn...
open.spotify.com/episode/1qAn...
Ep. 724: Does New Report On Arenado's Trade List Vindicate John Mozeliak?
B-Schaeff Daily · Episode
open.spotify.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
So the Astros were reportedly on Arenado's trade list all along. Does that change how you view the winter saga?
open.spotify.com/episode/1qAn...
open.spotify.com/episode/1qAn...
Talked about Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt and what some reasonable expectations might be for his path in 2025:
open.spotify.com/episode/0vCr...
open.spotify.com/episode/0vCr...
Ep. 723: Cardinals Prospect JJ Wetherholt: How He Looks In Camp + Expected MLB Timeline
B-Schaeff Daily · Episode
open.spotify.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Talked about Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt and what some reasonable expectations might be for his path in 2025:
open.spotify.com/episode/0vCr...
open.spotify.com/episode/0vCr...
Heckuva crew here.
February 18, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Heckuva crew here.