The Sportists record on Bobby Bonilla Day and celebrate appropriately, complete with a glorious cake from Labonne Bouchee (Thanks, Brian)!

There are surprise guests, late arrivals and all sorts of surprises in this episode as the team considers the critical phase of the season facing the St. Louis Cardinals. A month before the trade deadline, many questions about the 2026 seasons hang in the balance.

A former Cardinal – Wilson Contrares – seems to be on edge lately challenging fans and players alike. Dave Roberts is polishing his Hall of Fame credentials, and the Miami Marlins have a very hot June.

Elsewhere, Sergio Garcia encounters some bad lasagna. Wimbledon starts and the vibe is very different than it used to be. Sophie Cunningham wins the internet and finally, we may have resolution to the Brendan Sorsby situation.

Joe Spurlin offers a way to look at the World Cup that may change how you see the tournament for the rest of your life. And the gang is all watching more than they anticipated they would.

The Blues pull the trigger on the Mason McTavish acquisition which may turn out to be a key of buying low. And the Alexander Steen era begins in St. Louis – how will it differ from the Army administration? And are the Blues Better now than they were at the end of the season?

All of this plus Mo’s surprising move, who is America’s team and a town called Licking on this week’s wide-ranging episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast.

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