Speak Up St. Louis

Episode 58: Mark Saxon (Cardinals Baseball Writer)

November 28, 2021 Season 1 Episode 58
Speak Up St. Louis
Episode 58: Mark Saxon (Cardinals Baseball Writer)
Show Notes

Mark Saxon is a local baseball writer who covers the St. Louis Cardinals. He's worked for decades in the industry as a beat reporter with organizations such as The Athletic and ESPN, and is a frequent contributor on local sports radio.

Mark joins the podcast to have a "meta" discussion about Cardinals Baseball. Beyond just the day-to-day tactics of the team, Mark outlines the history of the franchise, and the nature of it's uniquely close relationship to the St. Louis fan base. We also talk about the state of the game of Baseball as a whole, and how it compares to other sports in the American psyche.

Mark Saxon is one of the most insightful and FUN baseball commentators out there, and we thank him for sharing his thoughts with the Speak  Up St. Louis listeners!

Follow Mark on Twitter @markasaxon