Cards Central

The St Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels square off in the first of a three game series in Anaheim. St Louis is coming off of one of their worst losses of the season and look to bounce back with a strong showing against the struggling Angels. Ethan Hannaford and Brenden Schaeffer break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Claiborne was standing in the Cardinals clubhouse after they blew a seven run lead in Arizona, and what he saw was not what angry fans expected. No thrown chairs, no screaming, just a team that Claiborne says quietly knows how to bounce back. On this Mondays with Mike edition of Cards Central 365, Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne break down one of the most frustrating St. Louis Cardinals losses of the 2026 season, an 8-7 collapse to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mike takes you inside the postgame clubhouse and the team plane, answers the fans demanding the Cardinals fire Oli Marmol, and explains why the "sell, sell, sell" crowd may be chasing the wrong plan at the MLB trade deadline. The guys dig into the JoJo Romero injury and its bullpen ripple effect, the Lars Nootbaar slump, the Iván Herrera throwing questions, and why there is no easy in-house fix at third base or in left field. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals started off strong, up 7-0 on the D-Backs, but the bullpen gave it all up, and the Cardinals lose 8-7 in 10 innings Joe Roderick and Stefan Caray have your postgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3 in the second of a three game series. Dustin May's early struggles put St Louis in a hole they were not able to climb out of. Hunter Mulholland and Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first of a three game series, 5-4. Masyn Winn with 3 RBIs, JJ Wetherholt hits his 14th homer of the season. Riley O'Brien picks up his 25th saveJoe Roderick and Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Roderick was standing in the left field second deck at Citizens Bank Park when Jordan Walker's last swing landed, and he says the silence that followed was unlike anything he has covered. He also has the behind the scenes story that nobody watching at home got to see. Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down All-Star week in Philadelphia from both sides of the coverage: Joe on the ground for the big event, Brenden covering the Cardinals day to day. They get into Jordan Walker becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, Willson Contreras nearly setting up an all Cardinals final, Riley O'Brien hitting Junior Caminero and the social media backlash that followed, and Barstool's Brandon Walker calling the Cardinals boring. Plus, an honest Busch Stadium ranking from a guy who has been inside 25 of the 30 MLB ballparks. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National League got three hits. Riley O'Brien got a nation's worth of hate tweets. And the Cardinals' All-Star week included with a Home Run Derby title and one very uncomfortable question about October. Brenden Schaeffer and Hunter Mulholland break down the 2026 MLB All-Star Game from Philadelphia, why the Midsummer Classic keeps turning into a pitching clinic instead of a showcase, and what Riley O'Brien's third inning actually tells us. Plus the honest conversation about the Cardinals rotation, Chaim Bloom's development overhaul, and the two arms in the minors who decide the next five years. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ Follow STL Sports Central: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Walker walked into the loudest, most hostile crowd in baseball and walked out a champion. Down to his final swing against Kyle Schwarber, he did the one thing 43,000 booing Philadelphia fans swore he couldn't. Stefan Caray and Brenden Schaeffer break down the St. Louis Cardinals slugger's stunning 2026 Home Run Derby win, what it means for his rise into superstar status, and why this moment matters far beyond one trophy as the Cardinals push through the All-Star break. In this episode of Cards Central 365, powered by Graybar and presented by Budweiser on STL Sports Central, the guys dig into Walker's leap from Derby underdog to national spotlight, the Cardinals' surprising first half on a lean payroll, the draft-and-develop plan under Bill DeWitt, and a full preview of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, including St. Louis representatives Jordan Walker, Iván Herrera, Riley O'Brien, and manager Oli Marmol. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Walker wins the first Home Run Derby in Cardinals history in front of a wild crowd in Philadelphia on the last swing! Hear from Joe Roderick live in Philadelphia along with Brendan Schaffer, Hunter Muholland, Ethan Haniford and more! #stlcards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Claiborne watched Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby practice round up close at Busch, and he can't stop talking about what he saw. Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick break down Jordan Walker's rise from struggling former top prospect to All-Star and Home Run Derby entrant, the first Cardinal in the Derby since Albert Pujols in 2022. Mike shares what Walker's batting practice power looked like in person, why he isn't worried about the Derby affecting Walker's swing, and a classic story about bullpen catcher Kleininger Teran, who's throwing to Walker, and the nerves of throwing to Pujols. Plus the full All-Star picture for St. Louis: first-time All-Stars Iván Herrera and Riley O'Brien, manager Oli Marmol on the National League staff, and where the Cardinals go from here. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What just happened? The relief pitching wasn't anywhere close to what you wanted...but what just happened!? Did the ball even hit him? Why did it seem like the batter made the call? A phantom HBP contributes to an odd game overall and the Cardinals will finish the "1st Half" of the season stuck at 50 wins... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals took an early lead thanks to a slum-busting 3-run home run from Lars Nootbaar and Matthew Liberatore continues his unexpected turn with his third consecutive strong start--and one of the best of his first half. The Cardinals defense flashed the glove--Winn, Walker, Church, Jordan all got involved--and the bullpen took care of business and now there's just the sweep to think about tomorrow afternoon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals and Braves had to withstand the rain and a nearly 3 hour delay to continue playing. A Jordan Walker RBI single tied it, and then Jimmy Crooks hits a homer in the 8th to give the Cardinals a 2-1 win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're live to for breaking news thanks to ESPN's Jeff Passan, as the Cardinals have reportedly come to an agreement on an extension for the NL Rookie of the Year that "will buy out multiple years of free agency" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andre Pallante had a rough outing on Thursday, allowing 6 runs, 4 of which came in the 3rd inning, as the Cardinals lose 8-4 to the Brewers, only winning 1 game in the 5 game series. But, they did have one bright spot, as Jordan Walker hit a 3-run blast in to Big Mac Land, on the same day he announced he'd compete in the Home Run Derby on Monday. Hunter Mulholland and Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals top the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-1 in the fourth of a five game series. Chris Pelikan and Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals couldn't figure out Robert Gasser, and the 7th inning doomed the team for the fourth consecutive game. Cardinals lose 10-2 and are swept in the DH. Bright spots: Nelson Velazquez hits a home run, and Bryan Torres throws 2 scoreless innings in the blowout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals fall to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 4-3. Joe Roderick and Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was this the best week of Cardinals baseball all season? Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick break down a road trip that flipped the script on this ballclub, and the emotional All-Star moment that had the entire clubhouse fighting back tears. On this episode of Mondays w/ Mike, the guys dig into the Cardinals' four-of-six road trip, the toughness that carried it, and the one bullpen decision Oli Marmol might want back. They preview a massive five-game showdown with the first-place Milwaukee Brewers heading into the All-Star break, including how St. Louis handles 105 mph flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski and breakout lefty Kyle Harrison. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A back and forth game on Sunday didn't go the Cardinals way, but a 3-run homer by Jordan Walker was fun in the moment. In the end, errors hurt the Cardinals the the 6th inning and allowed the Cubs to steal one game in the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a rain delay, JJ Wetherholt started the fireworks on the first pitch of the game with a home run, Kyle Leahy would strike out 6 in 5 innings, there was a smoke/fog delay, and the bullpen would hold things from there to secure the 3-0 win, and look to complete the sweep of the Cubs on Sunday. Joe Roderick and Ethan Hannaford have your postgame show on this 4th of July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second day in a row, the Cardinals offense scores double digit runs, putting up 17 on Friday afternoon vs the Cubs. It was an historic day to kick off the weekend series, plus Andre Pallante picks up his 10th win of the season, going 5.2 to be named this week's Budweiser King of the Hill Joe Roderick and Matthew Rocchio have your postgame show, join in and enjoy the Cards win over the Cubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals and Jordan Walker started the scoring early with 3 in the first, but a line drive off the ankle of Dustin May, ended his night after 2 outs. The Cards clawed back from being down 2 runs with a HUGE 7th inning, scoring 7, to help win the series over the Braves before heading to Wrigley for the weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st, and then the offense disappeared the rest of the night as Braves pitching retired 25 of the last 26 hitters, including the last 20 in a row. Ozzie Albies was the only offense the Braves needed with an RBI double in the 1st and a HR in the 3rd Joe Roderick and Stefan Caray have your postgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Liberatore had a much needed solid start, plus homers by Velazquez and Church in the 4th give the Cardinals enough to take game one of the series in Atlanta. Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer have your postgame show for you on a Tuesday night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick break down the St. Louis Cardinals roster top to bottom on this edition of Mondays with Mike, part of Cards Central 365 on STL Sports Central. They tackle the bullpen and the surprise emergence of George Soriano, whether Hunter Dobbins should piggyback a struggling Matthew Liberatore, and a catching group featuring Iván Herrera, Jimmy Crooks, and Pedro Pagés that has become a real concern. The guys dig into minor-league pitching development, the All-Star snubs of Jordan Walker and James Wood, the Blues offseason including the Jordan Kyrou trade and the Mason McTavish deal, Alexander Steen taking over as GM, the Cardinals front-office restructuring, John Mozeliak landing with the Angels, and the LeBron James free agency drama before previewing Cardinals vs Cubs at Wrigley Field over the 4th of July. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ 🎧 You can also listen to this content: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cards-hub/id1796503718 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PlArXkIL0cpvSxHjuqjF4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Slabaugh is joined by Matthew Rocchio to break down the Cardinals breaking their losing streak with a tight 2-1 victory! Brayan Torres hasn't gotten many chances over the last few months, but it wa shis homer ealry in the game that gave the Caridnals the offense they have become desperate for... and then Leahy started out with a solid 5.0IP that grew into shutdown full game as the pitching stepped up... Join the show in the chat with your comments & questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frustration is boiling over in St. Louis. The Cardinals drop their FOURTH straight game, falling 5-1 to the Miami Marlins and losing the first two games of the series. Luke Slabaugh and Hunter Mulholland break it all down on Cards Central 365 Postgame — and they are not holding back. Despite tallying 7 hits, the Cardinals failed to record a single extra-base hit and went just 1-for-3 with runners in scoring position. The offense looks flat, predictable, and stuck. On the mound, Andre Pallante was hit hard, allowing 5 earned runs on 11 hits across 6.2 innings. Is this a mechanical issue, a confidence problem, or something deeper with this rotation? We dive into: What is REALLY going wrong with this Cardinals offense Why the lack of power is becoming a major concern Pallante’s outing and what it means moving forward The bigger picture: Is this team trending in the wrong direction? If you’re frustrated, you’re not alone — and we’ve got you covered with real analysis, real emotion, and real conversation. Subscribe for daily Cardinals coverage, postgame reactions, and in-depth breakdowns you won’t find anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael McGreevy gave the Cardinals 6 scoreless innings, but Max Meyer was even better. The Cards offense only produced 3 hits, but gave up some chances to score, and the bullpen gives up 4 runs to hand the Cardinals a 4-0 loss to the Marlins Joe Roderick and Luke Slabaugh have your postgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Liberatore had another rough inning in his start tonight for the Cardinals, and the bats couldn't get much going on their end vs a rookie starter making his major league debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second of a four game series. Ethan Hannaford & Joe Roderick break down all of the action immediately following the final pitch on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals did just enough to win the first game of the 4 game series vs the D-Backs and Andre Pallante wins his 9th game of the year. Riley O'Brien records a clean inning to pick up his 19th save of the season Joe Roderick and Grant Salsman bring you tonight's postgame show, which included Nolan Arenado's return to Busch Stadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals survived Kansas City but walked away with a problem that could define their summer. Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne break down exactly what went wrong and why the next seven days may force a roster decision. On this Monday edition of Cards Central 365, Mondays with Mike, Joe and Mike dig into the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen crisis after a draining series against the Royals, the Matthew Liberatore dilemma, and whether Gordon Graceffo or a Memphis call-up is the answer for length. They make the case for JJ Wetherholt as the National League Rookie of the Year frontrunner and a legitimate All-Star, project Kyle Schwarber's career home run ceiling, and react to a wild sports week. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals started off hot with 5 in the first, and two JJ Wetherholt homers in the first 2 innings, but the pitching allowed the Royals back in to the game and made things interesting up until the end. Offense explodes for a dozen runs as the Cards win 12-10 over the Royals Joe Roderick and Chris Pelikan bring you the postgame show following the wild Cardinals-Royals game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals have a rare off day on a Saturday due to the World Cup, so Joe Roderick and Hunter Mulholland bring you a LIVE edition of Cards Central 365. What do the Cards need to do about the current rotation issues? With 21 games over the next 22 days, they will have to come up with some answers fast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Salsman and Brenden Schaeffer discuss another Cardinals loss, as they fall to the Royals on Friday night at The K. Suddenly, you look up, and the Cards have lost three in a row. What gives? Is the magic fading? Give us your thoughts in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Pelikan and Brenden Schaeffer break down a wretched start by Matthew Liberatore. This was the worst we've seen a Cardinal starter all year, and I don't think it's particularly close. Moving forward, is there something to be done about Libby's struggles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker is live for the Cards Central 365 Postgame presented by Graybar! The offense finally hit a big enough bump after back-to-back games with just three runs vs. the Padres, putting up just one run from Alec Burleson and failing to take advantage of runners early, including wasting multiple runners on the paths Making it worse was one of the 2/3 best starts from Kyle Leahy, as he stepped up and fought throw some control issues to post a strong 6.0IP, 3ER and 7K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals secure the series win against the San Diego Padres by a score of 3-2, after a phenomenal outing from Andre Pallante. Joe Roderick and Hunter Mulholland break down all the action from the Cardinals' Tuesday night showdown with the Padres on the Cards Central Postgame Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dustin May completes the pitching performance of a lifetime throwing a complete game while only giving up one hit in the Cardinals 3-0 win over the Padres. Joe Roderick and Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Claiborne has spent 20 years telling people the season does not truly begin until one specific date on the calendar, and he just explained why it might be the most important day for the 2026 Cardinals. The numbers behind one bullpen collapse are so ugly that Joe Roderick had to read them twice on air. In this Flag Day edition of Mondays with Mike, Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick break down the St. Louis Cardinals position by position as the team enters a make-or-break stretch in the NL Central race. They dig into Jordan Walker's breakout season, the JJ Wetherholt shortstop experiment, the Jimmy Crooks call-up and what it means for Pedro Pagés and Iván Herrera, Alec Burleson's defensive leap, and the growing hole at third base. Then the conversation turns to the question every Cardinals fan is asking: how does this team fix its pitching before the trade deadline? 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals handed a 4-2 lead to the bullpen, but another late inning collapse leads to the Twins taking the series with a 5-4 win. JJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson homer in the defeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals flash their power in a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Hunter Mulholland and Stefan Caray break down all the action from Saturday's afternoon matchup in the Twin Cities on the Cards Central Post Game Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Caray and Brenden Schaeffer react to a tough Cardinals loss on Friday in Minnesota as the bullpen blows a hard-fought lead with Ryne Stanek serving up some dingers. Blaze Jordan debuted and look... pretty good, honestly? What do we make of the Gorman fallout? All coming up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Dobbins first start (in the rotations, second of the season) didn't start off so well as he allowed 2/3 of the Mets daily allotment of home runs, but the Cardinals offense started off staying strong as they put up three homers of their home to tie things up and eventually take an early lead. And then Juan Soto happened. Gorman had another rough day, at the plate, with back to back strikeouts, while Burleson stayed hot and Jimmy Crooks went yard. Joe Roderick & Matthew Rocchio are live to break it down--join the show in the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home runs by Nelson Velazquez, Jordan Walker, and Alec Burleson lead the way to the Cardinals scoring 9 against the Mets, as Andre Pallante looks good again going 6 innings for the Redbirds 6th straight win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals opened their three game set in Queens with a 7-0 win over the Mets. Dustin May goes 6 strong before handing things off to the bullpen. Cards score 4 in the 3rd with doubles by Church and Walker off Freddy Peralta with a Burly Bomb added in later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the Victor Scott II demotion, the Nathan Church return, and why the front office finally handed Oli Marmol the bench he has been begging for. In this off-day edition of Cards Central 365, the guys cover the three-game sweep of the Reds, what Lars Nootbaar's return adds to the St. Louis lineup, and how Marmol can now make pinch-hit and matchup moves as early as the fourth inning. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ 🎧 You can also listen to this content: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cards-hub/id1796503718 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PlArXkIL0cpvSxHjuqjF4 Follow STL Sports Central: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds recap: the Cardinals win 5-3 and complete the SWEEP behind a chaotic 8th inning rally built on pure small ball pressure. Chris Pelikan and Luke Slabaugh break down how the Cardinals manufactured runs late with two singles, a walk, and multiple Reds bullpen errors that completely flipped a 3-2 game. Victor Scott’s sacrifice bunt turned into a game-changing E1 that gave the Cardinals the lead—and Busch Stadium felt it immediately. We also dive into: Bryan Torres hitting his second career home run in a key 5th inning rally Michael McGreevy delivering his second straight quality start, allowing just two solo home runs How the Cardinals used speed, execution, and pressure to force mistakes Why this 5-3 win and series sweep over the Reds feels like a turning point If you watched that 8th inning, you know exactly what that felt like. This is Cardinals baseball at its best. Subscribe for daily Cardinals coverage, postgame breakdowns, and in-depth analysis you won’t get anywhere else. #Cardinals #STLCards #ForTheLou #MLB #CardinalsBaseball #Reds #MLBRecap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lars Nootbaar is BACK! Noot delivers the go-ahead 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5. Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring the energy on Cards Central 365 with a fan-first breakdown of a game that had everything: frustration, missed chances, and a late-game explosion. The Cardinals went 4-for-10 with RISP but stranded 7 runners, and none bigger than the bases-loaded, no-out disaster in the 6th. Down one run, Oli Marmol plays the matchups, but Jimmy Crooks rolls into a double play that Marmol cannot challenge, and the rally dies. That inning felt like the game… until Noot changed it. Matthew Liberatore started strong, then completely lost feel late—fastball command vanished, secondaries missed spots. He allows all 5 Reds runs (3 earned), and it’s another example of how quickly things can unravel the third time through. Jordan Walker launched his 16th homer (career-high tying), the only extra-base hit before Nootbaar flipped the night with one swing. And give the bullpen its due: 4.2 scoreless innings. That’s how you survive a night where you leave runs all over the field. This is Cardinals baseball right now: tense, but alive. And today, Nootbaar delivered the moment. On this episode: Nootbaar’s return and clutch go-ahead HR The 6th inning collapse with bases loaded, no outs Marmol’s matchup decisions under the microscope Liberatore’s middle-inning command issues Bullpen dominance keeps hope alive Subscribe for daily Cardinals coverage that treats you like part of the show. #STLCards #Cardinals #LarsNootbaar #MLB #Reds #CardinalsWin #JordanWalker #Liberatore #MLBHighlights #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices