The Cardinals are eight games back in the division, but host Kevin Wheeler explains why it’s too early to panic.

Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio’s Power Alley and the D-Backs broadcast team joins Wheeler to chat about the National League Central, Willy Adames’ impact on the Brewers, the Redbirds’ woes, the MLB sticky substance scandal and more.

Wheeler opens hour two discussing why the league’s labor dispute most likely assures that Nolan Arenado will not opt out of his contract after this season.

Rockies beat writer Thomas Harding of MLB.com joins Wheeler to examine Nolan Arenado’s transition to St. Louis, prior to this weekend’s four-game series in Colorado.

Finally, Wheeler questions how and if the Cardinals get their proven pitchers to once again throw strikes.