In the latest episode of the Viva El Birdos Podcast, we sit down with St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Gordon Graceffo for an exclusive, in-depth conversation that every Cardinals fan needs to hear. Gordon opens up about the whirlwind start to the season, sharing insights into his evolving role and how the team is deploying him out of the bullpen. He dives into the origin story of his signature "deathball" pitch—a weapon that’s quickly becoming a fan favorite—and reflects on the lessons learned from a spring demotion to Triple-A, which ultimately fueled an early-season call-up.

As the Cardinals navigate a pivotal rebuild, Gordon offers a candid look at how he’s approaching this opportunity: embracing the challenge, staying focused on development, and contributing to a new chapter in St. Louis baseball. He also weighs in on manager Oliver Marmol’s tone and leadership style, giving listeners a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on the clubhouse culture. To wrap things up, we hit Gordon with a rapid-fire round of quick-hitter questions—so stick around to the end to catch his personality shine through in a whole new way.

And here’s a heads-up: we’ve got an action-packed podcast schedule lined up for May. I’m pulling out all the stops to bring you the best, most insightful guests all summer long—just like I promised for 2026. So, as we like to say, “Hang on to your Butts!”