Is Bunting A Dying Art? Victor Scott II Optioned, Oli Marmol to ASG

About this episode

The episode discusses the demotion of Victor Scott II, Oli Marmol's All-Star Game invitation, and the relevance of bunting in modern baseball.

Matt Holliday and Lance Lynn are back with Jim Hayes and Kyle Gibson! They discuss Victor Scott II’s demotion to Triple-A, Manager Oli Marmol accepting Dave Roberts’ All-Star Game invitation, and also have a fascinating discussion on if bunting is still valuable in today’s game. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/ FOUL . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. 🌶️ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardinal-territory-a-st-louis-cardinals-podcast/id1785303588 https://open.spotify.com/show/23GthznBlqBwVnpY7G1uId   Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/CardTerritory https://www.instagram.com/cardinalterritory/   Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://cardinalterritoryshop.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Holliday, Lance Lynn, Jim Hayes, Kyle Gibson

Topics covered

• bunting
• Victor Scott II
• Oli Marmol
• All-Star Game
• baseball strategy

Keywords

• bunting
• Victor Scott II
• Oli Marmol
• All-Star Game
• baseball
• sports
• demotion
• strategy

Sponsors

ASPCA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foul Territory Network, Triple-A, All-Star Game, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Cardinal Territory, Cardinal Territory Shop

More episodes of Cardinal Territory: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

• Matt Adams Talks Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II Demotion, Fan Energy · June 11, 2026 · 24 min
• Jason Isringhausen Talks Cards Pitching Prospects and Career Stories · June 10, 2026 · 30 min
• Lars Nootbaar activated, Jordan Walker bounces back, Oli Marmol sticks with Riley O’Brien · June 4, 2026 · 24 min
• Riley O'Brien Questions, a Catchers Platoon, Lars Nootbaar's Return · June 3, 2026 · 28 min
• Cardinals Take Cubs Series, Tarps Off vs PCA, Too Many Catchers? · June 1, 2026 · 21 min
• No Retaliation for Uribe? Cards, May Lose Heartbreaker to Brewers · May 28, 2026 · 29 min