Season 9, Episode 11 – Pinch Hitter

In this episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, we take a deep dive into the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals as the 2025 season approaches. With Ron away on the road, Elliott and Pete are joined by special guest Derek King to discuss the palpable apathy among Cardinals fans and the looming changes in the organization. They dissect the end of the Mozeliak era and the uncertain beginnings of the Bloom era, exploring the frustrations surrounding management decisions and the impact of analytics on the game.

The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reflect...