Jumping Jehoshaphat Wetherholt

About this episode

The episode discusses the Cardinals' strong start, player performances, and upcoming series while touching on league news.

The Cardinals are off to a hot 4-2 start 🔥 as early storylines take shape. We break down extension buzz around JJ Wetherholt, roster moves, and what we’re seeing from a revamped Jordan Walker—big exit velos, better launch angles, and real signs of a breakout. Plus Burleson staying hot, Gorman/Urías flashing power, McGreevy has a strong start, and debuts from Ryan Stanek and Dustin May. We preview upcoming series vs Detroit and Washington, then hit league news with a wave of extensions and Jason Heyward calling it a career. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737) Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nate Heininger, Ben Simorka

Topics covered

• Cardinals start
• JJ Wetherholt extension
• Jordan Walker performance
• MLB news
• upcoming series
• player debuts

Keywords

• Cardinals
• JJ Wetherholt
• Jordan Walker
• MLB
• baseball
• player performance
• extensions
• Jason Heyward

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