Cards Central

Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the roster moves nobody saw coming and the tough decisions waiting just around the corner. On this off day edition of Cards Central 365, the guys dig into Nootbaar's long awaited 2026 debut against the Reds, what his return means for a struggling bottom of the order, and the looming roster crunch involving Victor Scott II, Nathan Church, and Ramón Urías. Plus, a deep dive on Cardinals trade value, a look back at the Jordan Montgomery deal, the emergence of the St Louis bullpen, and Ryan Fagan's behind the scenes reporting on MLB debut patches. 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals avoid the sweep and defeat the Texas Rangers 5-3. Chris Pelikan and Hunter Mulholland break down the Cardinals' series finale against the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals drop another one to the Rangers as they strand 11 and strike out another 10 times. Riley O'Brien takes the loss by allowing 3 runs in the Top of the 9th after the Cardinals tied the game in the 7th. Nolan Gorman homered in the loss Also, Joe doesn't know what Backyard Baseball is Joe Roderick and Matt Rocchio have your postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite another solid Michael McGreevy start--sure you can nitpick some things, and we probably well--the Cardinals walked about with an L tonight because the offense continues to struggle. The previous week it's been a failure with RISP, and that wasn't great tonight (0-4), but the issue was actually getting on base, as the Cardinals fanned FOURTEEN times and need Masyn Winn to knock one out for the only tally of the night. What's going on with the offense? How about the bullpen?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two runs in 27 innings was the breaking point, and the Cardinals front office finally answered the call. Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick unpack the move that has Cardinals Nation buzzing after a packed-house series win over the Cubs. On this edition of Mondays with Mike, the guys dig into the Cardinals' weekend sweep vibes at Busch Stadium, the promotions of Jimmy Crooks and Nelson Velazquez from Memphis, and why this stretch against the Rangers and Reds is the real measuring stick for a young St. Louis roster. Plus, Skip Schumacher returns to town as Texas manager, the looming Flag Day organizational checkpoint, and roster questions at third base, center field, and left field. Mike also breaks down the Stanley Cup Final, the Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Finals, the wild French Open, a possible Serena Williams comeback, and a personal weekend he will never forget meeting an Olympic gold medalist and landing an autographed photo with Albert Pujols. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals defeat the Chicago Cubs, 5-1 and win the first series between the two teams of the season. 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

The Cardinals got off to an early 1-0 lead but the Cubs scored 6 unanswered thanks in part to some very sloppy defense Joe Roderick and Ethan Hannaford have your postgame show from Crown Hall at Ballpark Village. Jump in the chat and talk to us about tonight's game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals faced off against the Cubs for the first time in 2026 on Friday night and came away with a big 6-5 victory over the North Siders. The Cubs put up 3 runs on an Ian Happ (big surprise) home run in the first inning, but newly called up Nelson Velasquez made things all square by hitting his own 3-run homer in the bottom of the first, on the very first pitch he saw. The Cardinals would add homers from Ivan Herrera and Thomas Saggase, and the bullpen did some heavy lifting as 6 relivers combined for 6 innings, 3 hits, and 1 earned run to give the Cards their 30th win of the season Joe Roderick and Ethan Hannaford break it down with you on the Cards Central 365 Postgame Show, Powered by Graybar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip Caray pulls back the curtain on what visiting broadcasters really go through at Wrigley Field, and the answer is not what you'd expect. Then the panel breaks down whether the Cardinals quietly blew their toughest game of the season and what it means heading into this weekend's Cubs series. Joe Roderick sits down with Bernie Miklasz, Mike Claiborne, and special guest Chip Caray, the voice of Cardinals TV, for a special Rivalry Roundtable taped at The Key STL. The crew dives deep into the Cubs vs Cardinals rivalry: why it's the best in baseball, the legendary manager feuds, classic flashpoints, and the unwritten code of retaliation. Plus, an honest look at the 2026 Cardinals: Oli Marmol's culture, Jordan Walker's breakout, Dustin May's return, the bullpen, and the farm system loaded with prospects like JJ Wetherholt, Liam Doyle, and Tanner Franklin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two runs in 27 innings and a clean sweep in Milwaukee have Cardinals fans hitting the panic button, but the math behind the doom takes tells a very different story. Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down exactly what went wrong against Jacob Misiorowski and the Brewers, and why this flawed roster keeps responding when everyone counts it out. On this episode of Cards Central 365, we cover the Milwaukee sweep, the bottom-of-the-lineup struggles dragging down an elite top four, Jordan Walker's surprise climb into the NL MVP conversation behind Shohei Ohtani, and the Lars Nootbaar rehab update that could finally lengthen this St. Louis Cardinals lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Count that for a one-run game that didn’t go the Cardinals way… Dustin May took a no-hitter into the 8th but three poor defensive plays from Torres, Gorman & Winn got him take out & then ruined a solid appearance by JoJo Romero as the Cardinals left a 1-0 lead to get stolen by the Brewers late. May’s run support has been terrible, but he’s pumping up that trade value! Is it time for the Cardinals to shake up a roster that’s starting to feel stagnant—and is starting to make uncharacteristic mistakes? Join the show in the chat with your comments & questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals can't get anything going on offense again as they drop the 2nd straight game to the Brewers. Michael McGreevy can't make it out of the 5th inning as he gets roughed up. But Abner Uribe provides some fireworks with a strikeout celebration that will make tomorrow's game a must-watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Liberatore sets another career high for Ks, but Jacob Misiorowski was better. Cardinals strikeout 13 times and lose 5-1 to Milwaukee Brycen Mautz makes his MLB debut in the defeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Walker had a big day on Saturday, continuing his power surge in 2026. Does it make you re-think what you see in Spring Training for other players? Also, what do players do when a game gets canceled early in the day? What the Cardinals radio broadcasters do for players' milestone moments? And thoughts on the upcoming Brewers and Cubs games this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rubber game between the St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds was postponed due to rainy weather at Great American Ballpark. As a result, Cardinals prospect Brycen Mautz's Major League Debut was also delayed. How will St Louis use him this upcoming series against Milwaukee? Matthew Rocchio and Ethan Hannaford share their thoughts on Cards Central 365. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals drop the second game of a split doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds following their 8-1 victory in the first game. Ethan Hannaford and Stefan Caray 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 Cincinnati Reds in the first of a split doubleheader. Stefan Caray & Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on the Cards Central Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to the offense? Where did the bats go?! The Cardinals just got STEAMROLLED over the last 20 hours to the tune of 13-2 as the Pirates dominated, WITHOUT Skenes, and the Cardinals lose their first series in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals' offense was silenced on Tuesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates won the second game of the series 7-0. Chris Pelikan and Hunter Mulholland break down all the action from the Cardinals' Tuesday night affair with the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lefty sluggers were on fire tonight as JJ Wetherholt, Nolan Gorman, and Alec Burleson all homer, but it was the big blast by Ivan Herrera in the 10th inning to walk it off for the Cardinals, 9-6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne break down a wild weekend at Busch Stadium, the surprise starter who finally gave the bullpen a real day off, and why the NL Central just took over the MLB power rankings. The guys dig into the Riley O'Brien trade rumors making the rounds at MLB Trade Rumors, why Mike is skeptical of San Diego and Pittsburgh, and what the St. Louis Cardinals need to do over their next twelve games against the Pirates and Reds. Plus, Mike weighs in on the new shirtless section at Busch Stadium, the Pirates calling up top prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, Andre Pallante's standout outing, and why the Jack Flaherty trade with Baltimore is a lesson the Cardinals cannot forget heading into the trade deadline. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🎧 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

Andre Pallante pitched in to the 7th inning, and only allowed 2 runs, but the Cardinals offense just couldn't get things going. Joe Roderick and Luke Slabaugh have your postgame for you on this Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals stay hot, taking down the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to secure the series win. Kyle Leahy delivers his first career quality start, setting the tone in a dominant performance on the mound. But the real story? The “Tarps Off” crowd. A group from Stephen F. Austin’s club baseball team (NCBA Division II World Series in Alton, IL) brought wild energy to Busch Stadium—shirts off, twirling, chanting—and you could hear it loud and clear on the Cards.TV broadcast. That moment sparked early momentum and helped push the Cardinals ahead. Cardinals offense, Leahy’s breakout, and one of the most electric fan moments of the season—all in this game recap. Subscribe for more Cardinals coverage, highlights, and postgame breakdowns. #Cardinals #STLCards #MLB #Royals #Baseball #KyleLeahy #TarpsOff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After home runs by Walker and Pages during the game, the Cardinals needed 11 innings to finish off the Royals with a Yohel Pozo pinch-hit 2-out single to win it for the Cardinals Joe Roderick and Hunter Mulholland have your Friday night postgame show. Get involved in the chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a WILD Cardinal winner for Randy Karraker to break down on this RKS x Cardinals Central Postgame special show! We're live for an hour to break down one of the more crazy Cardinals comeback wins in a season already FULL of them. Did Marmol make the right call on McGreavy? Which clutch play is going to be out The Key STL "Key to the Game"? Should you still trust this bullpen? Join the show in the chat with your comments & questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Schaeffer and Hunter Mulholland break down all the action from the Cardinals' Wednesday night contest against the Athletics on the Cards Central Postgame show. Libby looked good for 4 innings, but a Nick Kurtz Grand Slam in the 5th did the Cardinals in. Cards stranded 10 runners on the night and only scored 2 runs despite 13 hits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals defeat the Athletics, 6-4 in the first of a three game series. The Cardinals got out to an early 4-0 in the 1st, and a 6th inning JJ Wetherholt homer sealed the victory for the Redbirds Ethan Hannaford & Brenden Schaeffer break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the rest of baseball actually think about these St. Louis Cardinals? Mike Claiborne just spent four days alongside national broadcasters in San Diego, and the answers might not be what Cardinals fans expect. On this edition of Mondays with Mike, Mike Claiborne joins Joe Roderick from Sacramento to break down the national media's read on the Cardinals after a rare three-network weekend on ESPN, Apple TV, and Fox. The guys dig into Jordan Walker's mammoth third-deck home run at Petco Park, the Nick Castellanos and Fernando Tatis Jr. bat incident, why Nolan Gorman keeps drawing national questions, the catching debate around Pedro Pagés, Iván Herrera, and prospect Jimmy Crooks, plus a full quarter-mark assessment of the bullpen and offense heading into the A's series in Sacramento. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were one strike away from taking the series, but a Nick Castellanos homer tied it in the 9th and a sac fly in the 10th walked it off for the Padres to win 3-2 in the finale of the 4 game series Joe Roderick and Grant Salsman have your postgame show. Jump in and get involved in the conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals apply the pressure in the ninth, but Mason Miller does not crack as the Cardinals fall 4-2 to the Padres. Hunter Mulholland and Grant Salsman break down all the action from the Cardinals Saturday night game against the Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals dominate the San Diego Padres in the second of a four game series, 6-0. Hunter Mulholland & Ethan Hannaford break down all of the action on the Cards Central Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals defeat the San Diego Padres, 2-1. Matthew Liberatore goes 6 innings, Alec Burleson homers, and Masyn Winn drives in the winning run in the 7th. Riley O'Brien shuts things down in the 9th for his 11th save Ethan Hannaford & Brenden Schaeffer break down all of the action on the Cards Central Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cards can't figure out Brandon Sproat, and fail to score in the first 7 innings, falling to the Brewers 6-2 to split the rain shortened 2 game set. Randy Karraker, Joe Roderick, and Matthew Rocchio have your postgame. Join in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riley O'Brien earns his 10th save of the season as the Cardinals remain undefeated in the NL Central. Join Hunter Mulholland and Grant Salsman as they break down the action of the Cardinals' 6-3 win over the Brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were being written off two weeks ago. Then something shifted, and the rest of baseball is finally starting to notice. Mike Claiborne joins Joe Roderick on Mondays with Mike to break down the Cardinals' 6-1 stretch, including the eye-opening weekend against the Dodgers, what the staff did to Shohei Ohtani, and which bullpen arms are quietly stepping up in high leverage spots. Plus: the 2026 Cardinals Hall of Fame class announcement that caught even longtime fans off guard, a Brewers series preview with a possible date with rookie flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski, and a reflection on the passing of legendary Yankees voice John Sterling. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🎧 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

The St. Louis Cardinals see their six-game winning streak come to an end despite a strong outing from Dustin May in the series finale vs. the Dodgers. The offense struggles to produce, managing just one run in a tough loss — but the Cards still take 2 of 3 in the series. Randy Karraker and Luke Slabaugh break it all down on Cards Central 365, including Dustin May’s performance, missed offensive opportunities, and what this series win means moving forward. Topics covered: Dustin May quality start analysis Cardinals offense struggles vs Dodgers pitching Key moments that decided the game Series takeaway after taking 2 of 3 What’s next for St. Louis Subscribe for daily Cardinals coverage, postgame breakdowns, and MLB analysis. #Cardinals #STLCards #MLB #Dodgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are coming to you from Crown Hall at Ballpark Village! Joe Roderick is joined by Big City, Matt Adams to break down the Cardinals 3-2 win over the Dodgers to win their 6th in a row! Michael McGreevy's start, Jordan Walkers HR, and another solid outing by the bullpen, we chat it over with you and it's brought to you by Budweiser, celebrating their 150th Anniversary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals dominate the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 for their FIFTH WIN IN A ROW! Jordan Walker leads the charge with a perfect 4-for-4 night, while Nolan Gorman and Alec Burleson both go deep to power the offense. Matthew Liberatore delivers on the mound, earning the win with a strong outing against a tough Dodgers lineup. Chris Pelikan and Luke Slabaugh host Cards Central 365 Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals wrap up the sweep of the Pirates 10-5. The Cards get to Paul Skenes once again, scoring 5 runs off the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, with home runs from JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker. Join Stefan Caray and Hunter Mulholland as they break down all the action on the Cards Central Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The game started with a Burly Bomb and ended with Nathan Church robbing a walk-off home run Join Stefan Caray and Hunter Mulholland in the Cards Central Postgame Show to break down the Wednesday night thriller in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St Louis Cardinals tack 11 runs on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 11-7 winner. Ethan Hannaford & Joe Roderick break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It took the Cardinals 6+ innings to get a hit . It took them until the 9th to score. And then back-to-back home runs by Pedro Pages and JJ Wetherholt tied it, and a Jose Fermin bases loaded double gave the Cardinals a lead. Dustin May threw 6 strong innings, allowing 2 runs Cardinals steal a victory from the Pirates to kick off a 4 game series. Joe Roderick and Stefan Caray have your postgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals just got swept for the first time in 2026, and the bullpen is gassed in the midst of a brutal 17 game stretch. Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne dig into what went sideways in Seattle, who Mike would trust in the ninth inning tonight, and whether St. Louis should kick the tires on a free agent starter who just got cut loose. Mike weighs in on Riley O'Brien's heavy workload, the case for Nathan Church in center field, JJ Wetherholt's red hot first month, and what to expect from the Pirates and Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are coming to Busch this weekend, and there is a strange power surge happening at the ballpark you need to hear about. Purchase tickets to the Bud Deck: Tinyurl.com/STLBudDeck 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🎨 Claibs is powered by Painting & Decorating Foundation https://stlouispdf.org/ 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another one-run loss for the St. Louis Cardinals as they fall to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, 3-2. Rob Refsnyder does the damage with a pinch-hit homer off lefty JoJo Romero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals slug five home runs, but blow a lead late in an 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Nathan Church with 2 home runs and 4 RBI's on the day. Matthew Liberatore can't make it past the 4th and the Cards use 7 relievers who give up 6 runs, as the Cardinals drop their 3rd in a row Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals kept things close during the night and showed signs of stealing the win, but the offense couldn't come up big when they had the chance. Drop game 1 of the series to Seattle 3-2 Joe Roderick and Luke Slabaugh have your postgame show on Friday night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals just made a lineup decision that had St. Louis buzzing before first pitch in Miami, and the reaction tells you everything about where this team sits in the NL Central. Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan dig into why a Wednesday day off might matter more than any win or loss on the road. Joe and Ryan break down the strategy behind resting Cardinals regulars, what it means for the 17 straight days of baseball coming up, and how the rotation could get a boost from the minors. Plus, a former Cardinal could be coming home this weekend with the Mariners. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.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

Cardinals postgame is live to break down an exciting half inning from the ballpark today! The first eight innings were hard to watch--and most of us couldn't watch them anyhow--but Herrera blast one to make things a little interesting. What jumped out from today's loss? Join the show in the chat with your comments & questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Schaeffer and Stefan Caray break down a Cardinals win as George Soriano rescues Ryne Stanek -- before Riley O'Brien slams the door on a Redbird win! Nathan Church also adds in a home run as the Cardinals offense piles up 10 hits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals opened up a 3-game series in Miami on Monday night with a dud of a game, going hitless with RISP. They ultimately lost by a final of 5-3. On the bright side, Jordan Walker extended is hit streak to 15 games. Joe Roderick and Stefan Caray have your postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices