Apr 13, 2022
St. Louis Cardinals' fans will enjoy this conversation with St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Ben Frederickson as he shares stories about the Cardinals’ offseason moves including a managerial change, the drama of the lockout, resigning Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, and then the explosive news of signing future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols.
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Catch these other episodes about the St. Louis Cardinals:
Rob Rains - St. Louis Cardinals Sportswriter
The veteran of 40 years covering MLB
shares insights on the Cardinals' upcoming season and tells stories
from his 30 books about Cardinal legends like Ozzie Smith, Jack
Buck, Albert Pujols, and Red Schoendienst.
Ben Frederickson - St. Louis Cardinals Columnist
Ben Frederickson shares his
perspective on the trade that brought Nolan Arenado to the
Cardinals. Perhaps the best trade-in Cardinals'
history?
Ben assesses the Cardinals' strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for Opening Day 2021. He also shares about how the pandemic affected baseball last year, and the importance of signing Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina for another season.
Tom Ackerman - Sports Director at KMOX in St. Louis
KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman
joins Life at the Ballpark to share some unique stories about St.
Louis Cardinals’ legends. Tom also revisits the time when his
father passed away during his high school years and then receiving
a call from Bob Costas who went through a very relatable
situation.
Mike Claiborne - St. Louis Cardinals
Broadcaster
Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne joins John Frost to tell
stories and reminisce about Cardinals legend and Hall of Famer Lou
Brock.
Ben Frederickson (Pt. 1) - St. Louis
Cardinals Columnist & Broadcaster
What does a sportswriter write about when there are no sports? Ben
Frederickson shares his insight into covering the St. Louis
Cardinals during the COVID-19 shutdown of
2020.
Ben Frederickson (Pt. 2) - St. Louis Cardinals Columnist &
Broadcaster
Ben Frederickson is a Sports Columnist at the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch and broadcaster at The Big 550 KTRS where he covers
the St. Louis Cardinals. Ben shares some great stories about Albert
Pujols and Tony LaRussa, and we kick around some ideas of what the
Cardinals' lineup may look after the COVID-19 restrictions are
lifted.
Dan McLaughlin - St. Louis Cardinals Play-by-Play
Announcer
Mid-America Emmy award-winning Dan McLaughlin shares stories from
his more than two decades of calling Cardinals’ baseball, his
first when he was only 23. Dan shares about his most
embarrassing moments (involving A.J.
Burnett’s nipple rings), his friendship with Tim
McCarver, advice given him by the legendary Jack Buck, and his love
of the game and the team he grew up rooting for (Ozzie Smith was
his favorite player).
Rick Hummel "The Commish" - St.
Louis Cardinals Columnist and Hall of Fame Inductee
Rick shares his observations about how spring training has changed
over the 42 years he’s covered the St. Louis Cardinals. He
shares stories about Cardinal greats Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock,
Albert Pujols, and gives insights to how roster decisions are made
during spring training. Rick also shares stories from his Hall
of Fame induction in Cooperstown, New York in 2007, along with Tony
Gwynn and Cal Ripken.
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