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Cards Central from STL Sports Central is the home for all of the latest St. Louis Cardinals content.
Featuring Cards Central 365, our daily Cardinals show hosted by Joe Roderick along with Cardinals Radio Network Broadcaster Mike Claiborne, Bob Ramsey, Brenden Schaeffer, Ryan Fagan.
STL Sports Central will also have a post-game show for each Cardinals game right here on the Cards Central podcast channel.
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Cardinals fans saw Harrison Bader sign with the Giants and immediately asked, “How did St. Louis let that happen?” Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer explain why a two year deal for Bader never really fit what the Cardinals say 2026 is about.
They break down Bader’s strong 2025, why the contract term matters, and why the priority should be getting daily at-bats for Jordan Walker and Victor Scott, not paying for a few extra wins in a season that likely isn’t going anywhere.
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Cardinals fans went at us in the comments after we said Brendan Donovan deserves more respect nationally. Then MLB’s own fan vote ranked him 8th among second basemen, while analytics based rankings have him closer to top five. So what’s the real story, is Donovan being underrated, or are people just not watching closely enough?
In this episode, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down why Donovan’s value doesn’t always pop in highlight clips, but shows up when you look at wins, versatility, and the kind of at-bats that keep a lineup moving. We also react to the backlash from Monday’s episode and explain why the “overrated” label doesn’t match what the numbers and the eye test say.
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Only one St. Louis Cardinals player cracked MLB Network’s Top 100 for 2026, and it shocked almost everyone. Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down why Iván Herrera made the list, why Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan were left out, and what this says about how Major League Baseball values offense versus defense.
In this episode of Cards Central 365, the guys dive into MLB Network’s rankings, debate whether Masyn Winn was unfairly snubbed after winning a Gold Glove, and question if home runs now matter more than elite defense at premium positions.
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The Cards Central 365 crew looks ahead to the 2026 season by debating the Cardinals’ top candidates for Comeback Player of the Year. The discussion is headlined by Victor Scott II and whether his elite speed, defense, and offseason swing adjustments can translate into a true breakout at the plate. The show also dives into Andre Pallante’s path back to effectiveness, Ryan Fernandez’s bullpen outlook, and whether Lars Nootbaar can rediscover his on-base skills and power after an uneven season. Along the way, the guys reference ZiPS projections, Winter Warm-Up insights, and what internal improvements could mean for the Cardinals’ retooling year in 2026
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Jim Edmonds didn’t just miss the Hall of Fame, he never even got a real chance. With Andruw Jones now inducted, the flaws in the Hall of Fame voting system are impossible to ignore.
Joe Roderick and Hall of Fame voter Ryan Fagan break down why Edmonds was unfairly bounced after one ballot, how crowded ballots and the 10-vote limit distort results, and why the process continues to fail deserving players.
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The Brendan Donovan trade talk refuses to die, but the Cardinals are in no rush. With spring training approaching, Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down why patience might actually increase Donovan’s value.
From roster logjams to prospect timelines and rumored trade partners, this conversation explains why the Cardinals are willing to wait and what could finally force their hand.
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The Cardinals suddenly have a catching problem, and not the bad kind. With Yadier Molina returning to the organization and multiple catching prospects rising fast, the roster math just got complicated.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the Cardinals’ crowded catching pipeline, Ivan Herrera’s long-term future, and why 2026 may be a defining year for the position.
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The Cardinals are being linked to outfielders Austin Hays and Miguel Andujar, but do these rumors actually make sense. Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what’s real, what’s agent-driven noise, and whether St. Louis should even be shopping externally at all.
With the roster still evolving after Winter Warm-Up, the discussion turns to left field, lineup balance, payroll reality, and what the Cardinals are truly building toward in 2026 and beyond.
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The Cardinals are finally saying the quiet part out loud: this is a rebuild. Mike Claiborne breaks down what that actually means for 2026, and why the NL Central might be more open than people think.
Cards Central 365 is live from Salt + Smoke during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up, powered by DraftKings. Claiborne talks competition in camp, the value of letting young players prove it, how fans are responding to a true rebuild, and where the roster still needs help, especially a right-handed bat and pitching depth.
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Jordan Walker is not guessing this time. He explains exactly what changed this offseason, and why he expects the results to follow in 2026.
From DriveLine analysis to Cressey training, Walker details the movement-based adjustments behind his swing, his weight target, and how he learned to steal bases by studying pitcher cues.
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Chaim Bloom lays out the clearest blueprint yet for what the Cardinals are building. He explains why 2026 is not just about the standings, it’s about establishing a core and upgrading the entire operation behind the scenes.
From fan support at Winter Warm-Up to Jordan Walker’s pivotal year, Bloom covers how the organization is measuring progress, why the offseason can still change quickly, and why the Dodgers can’t be an excuse.
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The Cardinals are officially turning the page, and Oliver Marmol isn’t sugarcoating it. Speaking at Winter Warm-Up, the Cardinals manager explains why this transition was necessary and why the clubhouse is energized, not discouraged.
Marmol dives into the team’s youth movement, staff changes, and how 2026 will be defined by opportunity, growth, and learning how to win together.
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The Cardinals are in unfamiliar territory, and Chip Caray isn’t dodging it. From fan expectations to trading popular players, Chip explains why this reset was necessary and why patience matters now.
Recorded at Salt + Smoke during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up, this Cards Central 365 conversation digs into the reality of roster turnover, young talent, and what the next great Cardinals team might actually look like.
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Matt Adams returns to St. Louis for a special edition of Cards Central 365, filmed live at Salt + Smoke during Cardinals Winter Warm-Up. The former Cardinals slugger delivers honest insight on young talent, leadership, and what winning baseball in St. Louis is supposed to look like.
Adams joins Randy Karraker and Stefan Caray to discuss Jordan Walker’s development, blending analytics with old-school baseball, and why preparation and culture matter more than ever for the next era of Cardinals baseball.
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The Cardinals are officially turning the page, and Derrick Goold explains why this moment feels different. From the Arenado trade to Chaim Bloom’s candid message to fans, this is a rare look at honesty inside the organization.
Broadcast live from Salt + Smoke BBQ just steps from Busch Stadium during Winter Warm-Up weekend, Derrick Goold joined Randy Karraker and Stefan Caray for a deep, unfiltered conversation on where the Cardinals are headed next.
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The MLB offseason is shifting fast, and the Cardinals may be perfectly positioned to capitalize. As stars like Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, and Kyle Tucker come off the board, new trade opportunities are emerging for St. Louis.
On Cards Central 365, Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down how the evolving market could impact a potential Brendan Donovan trade, why the Phillies suddenly make sense as a late entrant, and how Chaim Bloom may be maximizing leverage by waiting.
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MLB free agency is still stuck in neutral, and the Cardinals are right in the middle of the chaos. Joe Roderick and Stefan Caray break down why the market is dragging, how a potential 2027 lockout could be looming over negotiations, and what it means for the Cardinals’ 2026 roster plan.
Cardinals 2026 is shaping up like a prove-it season, with one-year contracts, trade-deadline leverage, and a pivot toward long-term flexibility. The guys dive into Brendan Donovan trade rumors, the Nico Hoerner comparison market, why reliever value spikes at the deadline (JoJo Romero), and which remaining free agents could actually help St. Louis, especially a right-handed outfield bat.
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The Nolan Arenado trade didn’t just reshape the Cardinals, it detonated the NL West. Now the Giants, Padres, and Cubs are scrambling, and Brendan Donovan may be the next domino to fall.
On Cards Central 365, Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down why the Cardinals suddenly hold real leverage, how Jeff Passan’s report changes everything, and why Donovan’s versatility makes him one of the most valuable infield trade chips on the market.
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Nolan Arenado is officially gone, and Cardinals fans finally got the trade they’ve been waiting on for two offseasons. In this Cards Central Instant Reaction, Joe Roderick, Stefan Caray, and Mike Claiborne break down the blockbuster move sending Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, what the Cardinals got back, and what this signals about Chaim Bloom’s rebuild plan in St. Louis.
The crew reacts in real time to the full trade details, including the money involved, the return of RHP Jack Martinez, and the ripple effects across the roster. What happens now at third base, how this impacts Nolan Gorman, Thomas Saggese, José Fermín, and the future timeline with J.J. Wetherholt, plus whether Brendan Donovan trade talks are about to heat up even more.
They also discuss the Diamondbacks’ angle, why Arizona would make this move, and what “vintage Arenado” could look like in the NL West.
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The Cardinals added veteran reliever Ryne Stanek on a one-year deal, and it might be the clearest sign yet the 2026 bullpen is starting to lock into place. But if Stanek is closing games, something has gone very wrong.
On Cards Central 365, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what Stanek brings, how he fits with JoJo Romero, Riley O’Brien, Matt Svanson and more, and why this move screams “cheap upside, possible trade chip.”
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