About this episode
St. Louis Cardinals ride Matthew Liberatore's dominant final spring start as Opening Day excitement builds. Can Liberatore anchor the rotation and set the stage for a Redbirds resurgence?
JD Hafron spotlights Liberatore’s electric five-inning outing against the New York Mets, breaking down his ace-level command and confidence on the mound. The episode covers Ivan Herrera’s power display behind the plate, Ramon Urias emerging as a key infield depth piece, and standout offensive performances from Alec Burleson and Victor Scott II. Key updates include Lars Nootbaar’s stint on the injured list, the finalized opening rotation order with Michael McGreevy and Dustin May, plus a heated competition for outfield and bench spots featuring Thomas Saggese, Jose Fermín, and Nathan Church.
Can this reshaped Cardinals roster answer lingering questions in the outfield and capitalize on their pitching momentum? Get the latest insights and analysis on St. Louis’ path back to contention.
00:00 - Libertore’s Dominant Start
10:00 - Game Recaps & Standouts
16:54 - Rotation & Nootbaar Updates
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