Springfield Cardinals GM Dan Reiter, 12-Game Homestand Promos & MLB Expansion Talk

The Springfield Cardinals are taking over Route 66 Stadium for a massive two-week, 12-game homestand! Springfield Cardinals General Manager Dan Reiter joins Ned Reynolds, Scott Puryear, and Art Haines on The Starting Lineup to talk about incoming roster talent, the absolute tear Josh Baez is on in Triple-A, and a jam-packed promotional schedule. Plus, Dan dives into the business side of baseball, discussing Texas League stability and where MLB expansion could leave our local market. Timeline of Key Topics 00:00 - Welcoming Springfield Cardinals GM Dan Reiter & Navigating the 12-Game Homestand 00:40 - Roster Reshuffling: New faces from Peoria and Josh Baez’s Triple-A dominance 03:08 - Standout Players: Dakota Harris, high speed on the basepaths, and defensive versatility 05:07 - Packed Promo Lineup: Northwest Arkansas rivalry, 5,000 Free Hot Dogs, and Military Appreciation Night 07:00 - Freedom Week: July 4th Postgame Concert and Triple Fireworks Displays 08:43 - Clubhouse Culture: Watching the College Baseball World Series 09:47 - The Future of the Texas League: 10-Year PDL Agreements and MLB Expansion Rumors 12:00 - Fan Interactive Promos: Ozarks Snipe Hunters, Cashew Chickens, and Outfield Sprinklers 16:56 - Flirtatious Fridays? Scott and Ned debate a new promo idea