About this episode
Nelson Velázquez stakes his claim as the St. Louis Cardinals’ breakout star of spring, powering the offense while fierce bullpen competition heats up with Opening Day looming.
JD Hafron recaps the Cardinals’ double sweep of the Nationals—highlighting clutch performances from Alec Burleson, standout relief work by Riley O’Brien and George Soriano, and impressive showings in the Spring Breakout game from J.J. Wetherholt, Joshua Baez, and Tanner Franklin. The episode explores strategic lineup battles, Victor Scott and Masyn Winn’s struggles, and whether Nathan Church could force his way into the starting center field role. With pitching prospects Liam Doyle and Franklin flashing their upside and questions swirling around Opening Day assignments, the competition in Jupiter is more intense than ever. Which young Cardinals will make the leap when the regular season begins?
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Cardinals Spring Training Recap
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Bullpen Standouts & Analysis
21:10
Spring Breakout Prospects
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