Redbird Review: Recent Episodes
Jacob Hangen
A podcast about everything related to the St. Louis Cardinals and injury analysis from the perspective of a physical therapist.
Recapping the recent winning ways of the Cardinals and giving you my X Factors so far this year.
Making sense (or at least trying to) of the confusing demotion and promotion of Willson Contreras and why I think the Cardinals are on the verge of turning things around.
Giving you my thoughts on different directions the organization could go with things to right the ship.
Telling you why I think Nolan Gorman has taken his game to the next level and trying to figure out why Jordan Walker was sent down to AAA.
The Cardinals have not impressed so far and are in last place in the NL Central. Is it time to hit the panic button? There's also a guy doing some 'machine'-like things...
Recapping the Blue Jays series, giving injury updates, and previewing the series against the braves.
Where the roster stands after spring training and my thoughts on some of the decisions, a preview of my 2023 division winners, and a preview of the opening series against the Blue Jays.
Making my ideal starting lineup from returning players and proposing a trade for someone who would give the team a huge boost.
Who has seen their value grow and who has seen their stock drop? You're about to find out.
Giving you some thoughts about key contributors and is Brendan Donovan adding power to his game?
Getting really excited about what Jordan Walker is doing and telling you how rule changes this season affect the team and the game as a whole.
Telling you how the world baseball classic may influence who makes the opening day roster and picking my 2023 award winners for the Cards.
Explaining why the World Baseball Classic may help some big name prospects and picking my award winners for the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals.
Looking at how Bally Sports' potential bankruptcy might be great for baseball and giving you my all time Cardinals starting lineup.
Why is Lars Nootbaar the new 'most interesting man in the world?' Well, I aim to get closer to answering that.
Embarrassing comments made by Reds President Phil Castellini, serving as interpreter for Mo, and my Cardinals birthday wish.
Making a case for why this might be the year Rolen gets the call and telling you what I think the hall of fame needs to acknowledge.
Sad news about Danny Mac, a possible explanation for the lack of moves made this offseason, and how a cult hero might have overtaken a once untouchable prospect.
Trying to find production to replace Albert, why a trade might happen, and my 2023 X factors.
Since it's the holiday season we're going to make a list of things to be thankful for, come up with a Christmas list, and define the all important new years resolution.
Predicting how the division race will wind up next season and giving you a look at what our opponents will be throwing out there.
Recapping the postseason so far, the Cards' biggest needs for 2023, and which free agents could don the birds on the bat
Recapping what went wrong against the Phillies, my takeaways from the series and season overall, and playing a game of would you rather.
What the Cards need to do the rest of the way, who we want to see in the first round, and some Hall of Fame talk.
Albert did the incredible by hitting home run number 700 last night, I discuss an amazing career and pay tribute to "The Machine"
The offense has been downright offensive recently. I'm going to explain why less is more with statistics and why there's value in the team-first at bat.
Recapping noteworthy recent games, outlining who I am starting to trust more for higher leverage situations, and a dominant force of nature has awakened in Cincinnati.
21 years ago a terrorist attack occurred that changed the nation forever, but baseball was part of the glue that held us together. Albert continues to chase history and that's important for several reasons.
Tackling whether or not this is the perfect version of this year's team, an Albert update, and giving regular season awards to some deserving players.
Recapping the series with the Braves and the implications that come with it, grading Oli Marmol to this point, and debating whether it's possible to pass the Mets the rest of the way.
Recapping the first four games of the Cubs series, who my postseason roster has on it, and telling you why Tatis Jr isn't a scientist.
Recapping a series sweep of the Rockies, doing the math on what Albert needs to do to reach 700 homers, and doing a playoff preview.
Recapping a series win against the Brewers, finding production in new places, and enjoying watching Albert.
Talking about the recent production of Paul DeJong, savoring a sweep of the Yankees, and some other topics.
Reviewing highs and lows of series north of the border, going shopping for pitching, and what the near future may hold.
An injury report gaining a member (again), going without the heart and soul of the team, and what is Yadi mad about?
Celebrating impressive all star break performances and coming up with my second half wish list for the team.
Giving you your Cardinals all stars, giving kudos to MLB for a change, and a battle for supremacy between two of the best to ever swing the bat.
Hoping to get away from lineup changes, who the Cards need to be able to see leave, and making a change to the famous "Cardinal Way".
Honoring Nolan Arenado's second career cycle last night, comparing him with some pretty exclusive company, and why you'll be able to go see him in Cooperstown someday.
Why commitment to doing nothing may not be the worst idea, a trip down memory lane and assessing past trades and their impact, and why loyalty still matters.
Discussing the split with the Brewers, the ever thought provoking comments made by John Mozeliak, and giving you an injury update on Steven Matz.
You can email the show at redbirdreview@aol.com with questions, comments, or topics you'd like to hear more of.
Comparing the Cardinals and the Brewers and telling you why I still think the Cardinals are the better team, ranking my all time Cards greats and making my own Mount Rushmore, and begging you to get Tommy Edman into the all star game.
You can contact me with questions, comments, or topics at redbirdreview@aol.com.
Talking recent series wins, why the Reds aren't as bad as you think, and how the Brewers' misfortunes are happening at a great time.
Giving the offense and defense grades to this point, my take on who deserves an all star vote, and some of my favorite memories as a Cardinal fan
Why the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox may be good trade partners for Xander Bogaerts and what some of the injuries mean for the Cardinals.