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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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Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring you Cards Central 365.
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Alec Burleson just captured the National League Silver Slugger Award for utility players, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a rare offseason bright spot.
But could it also make him a top trade chip? Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan debate Burleson’s long-term value, how he stacks up against Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar, and whether Chaim Bloom should consider selling high or building around one of St. Louis’s most consistent hitters.
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Munetaka Murakami has been officially posted, giving MLB teams a 45-day window to negotiate per ESPN. Alex Bregman just opted out in Boston and is back on the market per multiple reports.
That suddenly crowds the third base landscape, and it matters for the St. Louis Cardinals as they explore a Nolan Arenado trade and reshape the roster under Chaim Bloom.
Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down how Murakami’s posting, Bregman’s free agency, and other corner-infield options like Kazuma Okamoto and Eugenio Suárez could impact the timing, destinations, and return for an Arenado deal.
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Albert Pujols just lost out on another MLB managerial opportunity. After a reported nine-and-a-half-hour interview with the San Diego Padres, the club instead hired former reliever Craig Stammen.
Pujols had previously been connected to the Angels opening, which ultimately went to Kurt Suzuki. That leaves the Colorado Rockies as the only team without a manager as of now.
Pujols and longtime teammate Yadier Molina will next take the dugout at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, managing the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Could their performances there reignite MLB interest?
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Jeff Passan reports that Nolan Arenado is more open to possibilities with his no-trade clause, and the St. Louis Cardinals could have an easier path to a deal this winter.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what the report means, which teams make sense, why an AL destination could be ideal, and how a broader Cardinals reset under Chaim Bloom shapes the timeline.
They also discuss why the club should not let one decision stall the entire offseason.
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MLB hot stove is officially here!
The Cubs declined their three-year club option on Shota Imanaga, making him a free agent. Kyle Tucker also hits the market after his 2025 run with Chicago.
Milwaukee exercised Freddy Peralta’s option while Brandon Woodruff declined his, and the first trade of the offseason is in, the Cubs sent reliever Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles for cash.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down how these moves reshape the NL Central, what it means for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026, and where Chicago and Milwaukee might go next.
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Masyn Winn just delivered a franchise milestone, winning the 2025 NL Gold Glove Award at shortstop, the Cardinals’ 100th Gold Glove all time, and becoming the youngest Cardinal to win the award. He edged out Mookie Betts among the finalists, capping an elite defensive season at short. 
In this episode, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what Winn’s glove means for St. Louis in the Bloom era, and they dig into the big question, how much can the bat grow.
They discuss lineup fit, OBP targets, realistic OPS ranges, and whether Winn profiles best as a table-setter or as a steady glove-first anchor who lifts the floor of a contending roster.
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The World Series is over. What can the St. Louis Cardinals emulate to get there? | Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring you Cards Central 365
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Will Yadier Molina be back in the St. Louis Cardinals dugout in 2026? Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer react to Katie Woo’s latest report from The Athletic, which says the Cardinals don’t expect Yadi to join Oli Marmol’s staff next season, but could still find him another role.
The guys also break down Chaim Bloom’s behind-the-scenes changes, including a new director of hitting, expanded scouting and international development, and shifts involving Dean Kiekhefer, Packy Elkins, and head athletic trainer Adam Olsen.
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Happy Halloween from STL Sports Central! 🎃
On today’s episode of Card Central 365, Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan discuss how Trey Yesavage’s World Series breakout could foreshadow what the Cardinals hope to develop in Liam Doyle, their 2025 first-round pick out of Tennessee.
They compare Yesavage’s rise with the Cardinals’ revamped draft approach under Chaim Bloom, break down Doyle’s dominant SEC numbers, and explain why college pitchers are reaching the majors faster than ever before.
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Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams joins Randy Karraker on Cards Central 365 to talk about life after playing, why he jumped straight into coaching with the Padres’ Triple A El Paso Chihuahuas, and the mindset that made him one of MLB’s most dangerous pinch hitters.
Adams breaks down approach vs exit velo, how the shift changed at bats, why routine is everything, and the story behind his “Big City” nickname.
He also reflects on the 2014 NLDS home run off Clayton Kershaw, shares clubhouse lessons from Yadier Molina, Matt Holliday, Lance Berkman, David Freese, Jon Jay, and explains how John Mabry and Mark McGwire shaped his hitting approach.
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On the 14th anniversary of the St. Louis Cardinals unforgettable 2011 World Series Game 6, baseball fans witnessed another all-time classic.
The Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays 6-5 in 18 innings, capped by Freddie Freeman’s walk-off home run — making him the first player ever with two World Series walk-off homers. Shohei Ohtani reached base nine times, tying a postseason record and adding to the night’s legend.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer debate where this marathon ranks among the greatest World Series games ever, how it stacks up to the Cardinals’ Game 6 heroics, and why St. Louis still sets the gold standard for October drama.
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Matt Pauley of KMOX joins Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer on Cards Central 365 to break down the latest on St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar’s offseason injury: a condition called Haglund’s deformity.
Pauley explains what he learned from his conversation with Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, why Opening Day isn’t off the table, and how the team’s plans to trade left-handed bats like Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, Alec Burleson, or Nolan Gorman could change.
The crew discusses how this impacts Bloom’s first offseason in charge, Nootbaar’s trade value, and whether the Cardinals might pivot toward other roster moves ahead of 2026.
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Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan are back for another edition of Cards Central 365, presented by DraftKings, The Crown is Yours.
Ryan reflects on his incredible run covering 11 World Series across two decades: from Madison Bumgarner’s legendary Game 7 performance to David Ortiz’s champagne-soaked celebrations, Rajai Davis’s game-tying homer in 2016, and the unforgettable Cubs vs. Indians classic.
They also discuss how baseball’s biggest stage has evolved, how the Royals’ bullpen revolution reshaped the game, and what new stories could emerge in this year’s 2025 World Series.
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The wait is over, the 2025 World Series is HERE! The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays open the Fall Classic tonight in Toronto. Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down everything you need to know, and why this could be over fast.
We cover the Dodgers’ unstoppable pitching trio of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow, plus how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a postseason monster. Can Toronto’s contact-heavy lineup hang with L.A.’s power and pitching depth, or will this be another October steamroll?
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On the eve of the 2025 World Series, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the rush of MLB managerial news.
The Angels hired Kurt Suzuki on a one-year contract, a move that takes Albert Pujols out of the running in Anaheim and pushes his candidacy toward San Diego and potentially Baltimore.
They also dive into the San Francisco Giants making history as Buster Posey, now president of baseball operations, hires Tony Vitello away from Tennessee after the Vols’ 2024 title run.
What does Suzuki’s short deal signal about the Angels, how real is Pujols to the Padres with Machado’s admiration in the background, and will Baltimore get involved.
Plus, they set the stage for Dodgers vs Blue Jays in Game 1 on Friday and make series picks.
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The St. Louis Cardinals might not have had a powerhouse offense in 2025, but two of their most consistent bats are now Silver Slugger finalists, and both in the same category.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down why Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan were named finalists for the National League utility Silver Slugger Award, how their numbers compare to Jake Cronenworth, and why this might be the Cardinals’ best shot at an offensive award this offseason.
The guys also look at other NL finalists, from Shohei Ohtani to Freddie Freeman, and discuss whether Iván Herrera could have been in the DH mix if not for injury.
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Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the latest on the St. Louis Cardinals offseason surgeries and what they mean for 2026.
Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports Lars Nootbaar had both heels operated on to shave down Haglund’s deformities, a procedure that can affect the Achilles and often requires a lengthy ramp-up.
We compare similar athlete cases, including John Wall’s 2019 heel surgery for Haglund’s deformity followed by an Achilles tear months later, and Yoenis Céspedes’ 2018 bilateral heel surgeries and his later 2019 ranch accident that fractured his ankle.
We also hit Iván Herrera’s elbow cleanup and Masyn Winn’s right meniscus injury and likely arthroscopic repair, then debate how all of this changes St. Louis’ trade calculus with Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman.
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Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring you Cards Central 365.
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Yadier Molina has spoken, and he’s ready to return to professional baseball.
In a new Instagram post, the St. Louis Cardinals legend said he’s prepared to coach or manage in MLB, Mexico, or anywhere that will give him the chance.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer react to Yadi’s message, discuss how it connects to Albert Pujols’ reported managerial opportunities, and break down what Chaim Bloom and Oli Marmol might be thinking about bringing Molina back to St. Louis.
Could we see Molina managing another MLB team before the Cardinals? Plus, a look at how many ex-Cards could be running dugouts by 2026.
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