It's the return of the Toasted Tavern!! Scott Tobben and Michael Wagenknecht are back to bring you the latest in the sports world with an emphasis on the Midwest. On this episode: The St. Louis Cardinals free agency moves or lack thereof Alex Ferrario from 101 ESPN joins us to talk about the recent struggles of the St. Louis Blues The NFL playoff push is in full swing and so much more!! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

Albert Pujols. That's the hook. The chase for 700 has been reinvigorated, the Cardinals are trying to pull away and fans MIGHT be warming up to the idea of this team in the playoffs. Is this team ready to take the leap? What are the fans in the stands saying? We have all of that and so much more! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

The trade deadline is still a few days away but rumors continue to fly and deals are starting to be made. The biggest name, Juan Soto, is still available and the Cardinals are rumored to be heavily involved. Is a deal workable? Could something happen before the Cards and Nationals open their series on Friday? We discuss the deadline rumors tonight! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

The Trade Winds are blowing strong and often in MLB and the NHL with St. Louis being at the heart of the storm. Are Juan Soto and Matthew Tkachuk arriving in town soon or will one or both teams pull out of the race for a superstar? What is the asking price for two potential generational talents? Will Mo and Army try to one-up each other in the arms race for fans? FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

The Cardinals sit in first place after a four-game series with the Brewers but how are fans REALLY feeling about this team? Scott and Wags breakdown the fan reaction and how they feel about the season so far. The Stanley Cup Finals are nearing a conclusion and the NBA Finals are wrapped up. How are the guys feeling about the champions (or almost champs)? NFL News and notes and so much more! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

The Cardinals are scuffling and all the blame seems to point in one direction. Did the front office spend money correctly? We break down if the money spent was worth it and what the Cards NEED to do to turn this season into a positive. The Blues are deep into their off-season plans but what really will happen? Doug Armstrong spoke to the media to lay out his plans and we break down what he was really saying. Plus, Scott got to hang out with some local talent over the weekend. He relives the night at Carshield Field. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

The Cardinals and Cubs embark on an insane weekend series beginning tonight. 5 games in 4 days!! We break down the pitching matchups and what to expect. Plus, are the Cards primed for a run after the sweep of the Padres? We finally get to react to the end of the Blues season. Where is this team going and is the window open, closing or closed? The NBA Finals open up tonight and hometown kid Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics against the resurgent Warriors. We will be celebrating another championship locally soon? We also had some big retirements in the NFL. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

St. Louis could suffer two heartbreaks tonight but some positive news is on the way. The Cardinals can't finish off the Mets after multiple comebacks but did this recent loss trigger the moves made late this afternoon? We will break down the new additions and what it could mean. The Blues look to even the series with Colorado tonight. Coach Berube has made a slew of changes but will it be enough? FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

How quickly positivity and excitement can disappear. The Blues fall in Game 1 of their series versus the Avalanche and fans are already jumping ship. We'll tell you why you should stick it out at least one more game. The Cardinals salvaged a game in their split doubleheader Tuesday against the Mets. Their reward? Max Scherzer tonight. We have live updates from the game as we break down yesterday's games. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics opened the Eastern Conference Finals last night against the Heat but it was Jimmy Butler who stole the show. We give you our takeaways from Game 1. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support

The NHL Playoffs move into the second round beginning tonight. The Blues are in Colorado for their matchup against one of the best teams in the West. Our predictions for the series are coming your way. A split doubleheader for the Cardinals and Mets today. How did game 1 go? Live updates for game 2. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toasted-st-louis/support