Willson Contreras
Willson Contreras has come up in 19 episodes of Talking About Birds, most recently Bootstrap River on May 28, 2026.
Episodes about Willson Contreras
- #219: The Cardinals are OffensiveMay 7, 2026 · In the show notes
The Cardinals have the seventh-best offense in baseball. Ahead of them? Houston, Detroit, Atlanta, LA, New York, and that's about it. We dig into what…
- #200: 200 LossesDecember 25, 2025 · In the show notes
In this historic, recorded live and in person, 200th episode, we discuss how the Cardinals make another major offseason move, sending Willson Contreras…
- #199: May He Be GoodDecember 18, 2025 · In the show notes
The Cardinals make a big pitching bet, signing Dustin May and betting on a reshaped arsenal after one of the strangest injury arcs in recent MLB history…
- #197: Thrilling MilestoneDecember 4, 2025 · In the show notes
The Winter Meetings are here, and the Cardinals might actually be ready to move Willson Contreras — with reports he’s now open to waiving his no-trade…
- #188: In the End, It Doesn't Even BatterOctober 2, 2025 · In the show notes
John Mozeliak officially says goodbye, Chaim Bloom steps in as Cardinals president of baseball ops, and Oli Marmol will return in 2026. Willson Contreras…
- #186: The Nates and the Bens (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)September 18, 2025 · In the show notes
Ben and guest Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) break down the latest St. Louis Cardinals news as Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn hit the IL, Nolan Arenado returns…
- #185: Relatively RegularSeptember 11, 2025 · In the show notes
We discuss Masyn Winn’s upcoming offseason knee surgery, Willson Contreras’ return, and Brendan Donovan’s rehab assignment, along with notable roster…
- #183: Pallante the UnpalatableAugust 28, 2025 · In the show notes
We discuss the latest Cardinals news, including Willson Contreras’ six-game suspension, updates on Donovan, Scott, Arenado, and Winn’s recovery…
- #167: Erick Fedde WapMay 8, 2025 · In the show notes
In this episode of 'Talking About Birds,' hosts Nate Heininger and Ben Simorka cover a range of topics centered around the Cardinals' recent performances…
- #156: Hunks Are BackFebruary 20, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss going to NBA games, music in sports, humans getting taller, Spring Training starting!, embracing Arenado and moving on, still roasting…
- #141: Catcher Me If You Can (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)November 7, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben are joined by Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) to discuss Halloween, our favorite sweet treats and ballpark eats, Blogger day's future, Willson Contreras…
- #124: Are My Bones BonesJuly 11, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Ben's first MLS game, Rapid Man!, Adam Wainwright's country music takeover, feeling good about the St. Louis Cardinals?, Ryan Helsley…
- #115: We Got No Food, We Got No Jobs, Our Catcher's Arms are Falling Off!May 9, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Cinco de Mayo, the millennial event of the year, the injury to Willson Contreras, Herrera and Pages as backups, Gallegos (dudewaffles)…
- #76: Suck WeekAugust 10, 2023 · In the show notes
On this very special episode, coming to you LIVE from the San Francisco Airport, Nate & Ben discuss Masyn Winn, all our birds on other bird teams (and…
- #74: The Most Important Week of Our LivesJuly 27, 2023 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben are back together and ready to talk about Ben's time in Canada, the wave (again), Scott Rolen, Jordan Hicks and his possible extension, the…
- #49: Rules Are Meant to Be Broken, Resulting in a WalkFebruary 2, 2023 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss the fact that baseball is starting,SOON, the WBC, Willson Contreras, rooting for TEAM USA USA USA, top prospects lists, being hyped…
- #42: Wilking Kong (w/ Kyle Reis)December 15, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate, Ben, and Kyle discuss the Sean Murphy trade, the Willson Contreras signing, the Cardinals approach to the trade market and free agency, the rule 5…
- #41: Big Will(son)y Contreras StyleDecember 8, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Aaron Judge, Willson Contreras, next steps, Zuniga, Rodon, who else plays catcher, Herrera, Knizner, John Mozeliak's muppety tenor…
Also mentioned in
- #222: Bootstrap River (May 28, 2026)