It's a beautiful day to be a Cardinals fan! The Redbirds are the hottest team in baseball and it is a blast to think about how the end of the season will shake out. Rally Squirrel's Nate McHenry is back on the bus with Bengie. Jim tackles some flattering comments from Arenado regarding the Cardinals. Are the St Louis Cardinals poised to make a serious postseason run? Who are the teams to beat down the stretch? It's a fun episode to dream about something special for the Cardinals. Plus, we talk a little MVP race. Bengie has an opinion about the real MVP on the Cardinals team. Let's Go Cardinals. Your fan prizes are below.
1: Live Call in On the Rally Squirrel Podcast: Charleen Wilkinson
Dexter Fowler? Where is he...has anyone seen Dexter? It's come to our attention that Mr. Fowler has been absent from the dugout and the team...but where is he? Bengie provides some player insight on the process of the DL. You may be surprised. The Cardinals have put themselves in the competition and the race for the playoffs. Are you convinced that the Redbirds can sustain the grind to the finish. Jim, Nate and Josh tackle the questions of sustainability and the probable chances of the Cardinals playing meaningful games down the stretch, Plus your weekly fan prizes. Thanks for listening! If you're enjoying the show, please share it with others. Go Cardinals!
1: Live Call in On the Rally Squirrel Podcast: DOROTHY ARBET
The Cardinals are red hot and the postseason push is a legitimate opportunity. With the best bullpen ERA in baseball since July 27th the Redbirds are clicking. Bengie shares a player perspective on the ups and downs of a season and what it means when a team believes in each other. Plus, our fan questions tackle the starting rotation for the remainder of the year. Bengie gives us his 1-2 in our starting lineup and I'm guessing NO ONE picked these two guys at the beginning of the year to lead the club. Your fan prizes are listed below. Go Cardinals!
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The 2018 Cardinals are a team we still have not fully figured out. Do they have what it takes to make another October magical run...think 2011? Is the Cardinal culture enough to push the fellas towards greatness and another story for Cardinals Nation. Special guest Kevin Wheeler and Jim Cromer talk about the Cardinals ability to make the stretch run...or not. Plus, your weekly fan prizes including 2 game tickets!
LISTEN TO EPISODE 40
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Yadier Molina Engraved Autographed All Star Bat Mug: AnneMarie Shepard
Live Call in With Bengie Molina: Thomas Glowczwski
The trade deadline is tomorrow and several shifts have been felt around the MLB. The Cardinals are no exception, making moves to hopefully improve their bullpen. However, trades and cuts mean something different for players. Bengie gives some unique insight to the humanity side of the game and how families and players are affected by the business of baseball. Sure, making millions of dollars a year sounds like a positive proposition for most of us as fans. It's not all rose colored glasses for the guys on the inside of the fence. Join us for a personal podcast in this week's Rally Squirrel Report. Plus, you fan prizes. Have a great week!
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Yadier Molina Engraved Autographed All Star Bat Mug: Sheryl Taylor
And why does a guy with 56RBI's sit on the bench? It's a new era in Cardinals baseball with Mike Shildt, but the bullpen looks the same! Bengie, Josh and Nate talk about the Cardinals lineup and what it will take to make a 2nd half run. Plus, Bengie relieves some pressure as he shares some stories of playing for a manager that told him "You Got Your Money" let the other guys get yours when he was producing at a high level. It's a don't miss episode of the Rally Squirrel Report plus some seriously awesome prizes.
LISTEN TO EPISODE 38
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Yadier Molina Limited Edition All Star Bat Mug: Gail Kimmle
2 Game Tickets: Michael Quirke
Live Call In With Bengie On The Rally Squirrel Report: Roger Mabry
Mike Matheny is fired! John Mabry is going out the door with him. Join us on this special bonus podcast where Bengie and the fellas discuss the managerial change for the St Louis Cardinals.
It's time for the All Star break. The Cardinals have a small representation headed to the prime time, but Bengie has tough opinions regarding the mid summer classic. It takes a bit to hear a tone of frustration from Bengie Molina. Tune in to hear Molina's thoughts on how the All Star game is an MLB joke. Should the All Star game remain a popularity contest? Should the MLB make a change to the All Star voting process. Tune is for this week's fired up edition. Plus, your fan prizes below.
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The Cubs lost 4 in a row to the Reds, but those games don't count right?! Jim, Bengie and Nate discuss the "Hot Mess" that is the circling circus around The Big 3 Ms. Mo, Matheny, and Mabry...where does the finger get pointed towards. Should Mabry be fired? Bengie provides some excellent player and manager insight into the tough coaching scenarios along the organization. And what about Talent? Perhaps the real question is the the talent level of the hitters in the lineup. All this plus your weekly prizes.
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6/26/2018 Winner's List
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Jim and Bengie tackle the issues that are concerning Cardinals Nation. Jim asks Bengie to get him off the ledge and stay the course with a belief for October baseball. Is the optimist, Bengie Molina, still riding a wave of hope for the St Louis Cardinals. Jim asks the tough questions and Bengie provides some insightful dialogue from his former player and coach perspective. Particularly, how does a manager operate a bullpen. Plus, what impact does starting pitching have on the bullpen when the starter only goes 5 innings. Is it just who we have? Tune in for a fired up session.
The weekly prizes are listed below.
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6/20/2018 Winner's List
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Bengie, Josh and Nate look forward to the All Star break...but what needs to happen right now? How critical is the next 30 days the St Louis Cardinals 2018 Campaign? Bengie provides his insightful inside the players and manager perspective on how the All Star nomination matters to players. He shares his vulnerable story as a member of the Angels and how his All Star dream led to heartbreak. Join us on a fun episode of speculation, opinion and fact. Plus, your fan prizes are listed below.
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6/12/2018 Winner's List
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2 Cardinals Game Tickets: Steve Pigg
LIVE Call in With Bengie Molina on the Rally Squirrel Report: Kathy Goodfellow
Welcome to Episode 32 of the Rally Squirrel Report. Please leave a comment under the post and let us know what you liked about the show, questions, or feedback.
A sad day for Cardinals Nation with the passing of Cardinals legend Red Schoendienst. Thanks for all you gave to the game and to life. You will be forever remembered as one of the greats in the Cardinals family. The team shares their thoughts on the life and legacy of Red. Also, Jim starts a roundtable of who is to blame for the lackluster play of the Redbirds and where we are headed. Bengie shares some insightful thoughts from his friendships with MLB owners. You don't want to miss it. Plus, our prize winners are listed including Cardinals game tickets!
Enjoy!
5/21/2018 Winner's List
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2 Cardinals Game Tickets: Joseph Howenstein
LIVE Call in With Bengie Molina on the Rally Squirrel Report: Jeff Strang
Let's hope we don't get to talk with him too often during the season, but while He is recovering, Yadier Molina joins the Rally Squirrel Report! Yadi shares the value of his off the field routine and experiences during the season. Bengie also shares his time away from the Spanish broadcast Cardinals home games. Yadi talks about the talent of the young Cardinals players and his expectations moving forward this season. And what about young Hicks throwing 105mph?! Yadier and Bengie answer the question: Would you rather catch the 105mph fastball or a knuckleballer? Enjoy this one Cardinals fans. Your weekly fan prizes are listed below
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5/21/2018 Winner's List
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The wait is over! Welcome to all the New Rally Squirrel Club members. We are so glad you've joined us. Congratulations to our winner of the Yadier Molina autographed jersey. See if you're the winner below! Plus, Bengie and the table tackle a tough situation that is Adam Wainwright right now. Can Adam just walk away from the game and feel good about what he has accomplished. Is Waino done or does he deserve another opportunity to prove himself. Bengie shares his experience as his career came to end. It is a hard part of the reality of the game.
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5/15/2018 Winner's List
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A nice weekend series against the Cubs left us all feeling giddy about the Cardinals. Should there be cause for concern however with Yadi out and the lack of offensive production from some of our everyday players. Bengie provides a health update on his brother Yadi and gives us his expected timetable for his return. The roundtable gets a bit fired up over some of the bats in the lineup and how we think the Cardinals should handle it moving forward. Should Matheny bench Carpenter....Fowler? It's a spicy one Cardinals Nation. Plus, all of your fan prizes...and the Autograph Yadier Molina Jersey will be awarded next week!
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5/8/2018 Winner's List
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Autographed Molina Hat: Tim Murray
2 Game Tickets Home or Away (if outside of the St Louis area): Linda Basnett
It's time to shake the ugly stick. There is no way around it. What we saw in Pittsburgh from the bullpen was plain ugly. Unfortunately, one year later, we're still talking about the liability of the bullpen and the lack of shutdown at the end of games. We know we cannot follow last year's plan so what do we do? Bengie breaks down the manager role for the bullpen and how the Cardinals must respond. Plus, let's face the issue of a no producing Matt Carpenter head on. Who is sick of it? Hey, and some fun prizes make it great every week.
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4/30/2018 Winner's List
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LIVE Call In With Bengie on the Rally Squirrel Report Podcast: Dustin Rogers
2 Game Tickets to A Cardinals Game: Chondula Roberts
Welcome back after a fun weekend of baseball in St Louis where the Cardinals continue to dismantle the Reds. Jim puts Bengie in the player seat and asks him some questions about Adam Wainwright. Does Bengie have confidence in Waino if he is behind the plate? When Waino is on the mound, how important is it that the catcher role maximizes his outings? And, after the weekend that Yadi had, is it time to stop talking about "Father Time" when it comes to Molina? Let's enjoy him as a player that is still at the top of his game.
Prizes are listed below.
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4/24/2018 Winner's List
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A nice little run in Cincy has the Cardinals playing well and looking strong headed into Chicago to face the rival Cubs. Today's game is postponed as have many other games in the start of the season. Bengie provides an insider perspective on how players respond to days off and postponed games. Also, Jim, Nate, and Josh ask Bengie to play manager against the Cubs. Jim introduces a new segment when we play the Cubs called "Cub To Stink!"
Plus, a HUGE announcement on an awesome prize coming up. The weekly prizes are below as always. Leave a comment sharing what you enjoyed on today's show. Go Cardinals!
4/16/2018 Winner's List
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We've already had an eventful handful of games at the start of the season! Paul Vasquez, a fan call in winner, from California joins the call with Jim and Bengie. The fellas have a discussion around the "weapon" of Greg Holland. Obviously, in his first outing it was not what anyone hoped for, but what does it mean for our bullpen moving forward to have a closer. Bengie shares his professional perspective, breaks down the entire Cardinals bullpen and let's say he says it's all good!
AND...yes. Bengie addresses the situation with the Diamondbacks Manager and Yadi.
Plus, our fan prizes are listed as they are each week. Congrats to all the winners.
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4/10/2018 Winner's List
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Autographed Player Photo: Terri Mcnelly
St Louis Cardinals T-Shirt: Blake Webb
LIVE Call in with Bengie Molina on the Rally Squirrel Podcast: Linda Basnett
Well, we're 3 games into a long season so let's not make too much or what we've seen or have not seen. How important is it really for players to Get Off To A Hot Start? Dexter enchanted the fans with a series of "I'll get a hit" tweets following his 0-13 start. What about the umpires? Do they get a "start of the season" break? Bengie shares his experiences and thoughts at the beginning of his 13 MLB seasons. Bengie also shares some secrets on what he used to communicate to the umpires underneath the mask--fascinating and full of laughter! Plus, your Weekly Rally Squirrel Prizes including an autographed Paul DeJong Autographed Bat!
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4/2/2018 Winner's List
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Autographed Paul DeJong Bat: Tamela Goodrich
St Louis Cardinals T-Shirt: Blake Webb
LIVE Call in with Bengie Molina on the Rally Squirrel Podcast: Brenda Stringer
