# Graph Fans (w/ Ben Clemens)

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Podcast: [Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-about-birds-a-st-louis-cardinals-podcast-5157904)
Published: 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5814

## Resource

Ben Clemens of FanGraphs joins the show to break down where the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals are headed, from win expectations and outfield needs to Chaim Bloom’s “down to the studs” rebuild and the strategy behind recent trades and draft-pick flexibility. We dive into the upside-heavy approach highlighted by Jurrangelo Cijntje and other recent additions, react to FanGraphs’ updated Cardinals prospect rankings, see a sneak preview of a new feature on Fangraphs, and wrap with a quick spin around the latest league news. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737) Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

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