# Why the Cubs Series Felt Completely Different at Busch! | Cards Central 365: Mondays w/ Mike

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Published: 2026-06-01T19:00:00+00:00
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Two runs in 27 innings was the breaking point, and the Cardinals front office finally answered the call. Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick unpack the move that has Cardinals Nation buzzing after a packed-house series win over the Cubs. On this edition of Mondays with Mike, the guys dig into the Cardinals' weekend sweep vibes at Busch Stadium, the promotions of Jimmy Crooks and Nelson Velazquez from Memphis, and why this stretch against the Rangers and Reds is the real measuring stick for a young St. Louis roster. Plus, Skip Schumacher returns to town as Texas manager, the looming Flag Day organizational checkpoint, and roster questions at third base, center field, and left field. Mike also breaks down the Stanley Cup Final, the Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals, the wild French Open, a possible Serena Williams comeback, and a personal weekend he will never forget meeting an Olympic gold medalist and landing an autographed photo with Albert Pujols. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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