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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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The Cardinals drop the series opener 4–2 to the Mets, as Kyle Leahy struggled in his first extended start, allowing four runs while battling command issues. The offense never found a rhythm against Clay Holmes, managing just five hits, with Nolan Gorman providing the lone highlight with a towering solo homer.
Despite the loss, there were some encouraging signs for St. Louis, including strong early-season production from young hitters like Gorman and Jordan Walker, and a solid outing from reliever George Soriano. Ultimately, missed opportunities and a quiet lineup proved costly as the Cardinals couldn’t keep pace with a tough Mets pitching staff.
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The Cardinals aren’t perfect… but something about this team feels completely different. And it might actually matter more than wins right now.
Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne break down what stood out from Opening Weekend, including improved defense, aggressive baserunning, and a team that’s finally putting pressure on opponents again.
The guys touch Jordan Walker’s adjustments and Nolan Gorman’s power, plus the renewed emphasis on speed and manufacturing runs.
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Home runs by Nolan Gorman, Jordan Walker, and Pedro Pages weren't enough as the Cardinals pitching gives up 11 runs and the Rays win the finale 11-7
Chris Pelikan and Ethan Hannaford have the postgame
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Cardinals walk it off!!! After blowing a 4 run lead in the 9th, the Cardinals and JJ Wetherholt walk it off in the bottom of the 10th
Joe Roderick and Luke Slabaugh have your postgame show, with your Key Moments and more.
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The Cardinals got the win on Opening Day, but the biggest takeaway was not just the final score. Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the hidden signs from St. Louis’ win that could actually matter over the long haul.
On this episode of Cards Central 365, Joe and Ryan react to the Cardinals’ exciting comeback win over the Rays, including Victor Scott II’s aggressiveness on the bases, cleaner situational hitting, and the early questions surrounding the bullpen pecking order.
They also get into why this lineup may need to manufacture offense all season, and what stood out most from a game that felt different from a lot of what Cardinals fans watched in 2025.
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1Joe Roderick, Stefan Caray, and Randy Karraker are at Crown Hall in Ballpark Village.
Cards come back and score 8 in the 6th to win 9-7 in the home opener. JJ Wetherholt hits his first career home run!
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Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down Cardinals win totals, player props, and bold predictions heading into Opening Day.
From Iván Herrera’s breakout potential to Victor Scott’s speed upside, they dive into what’s realistic, what’s risky, and what could surprise everyone in 2026.
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Joe Roderick talks with The Pitching Ninja, Rob Friedman to break down why names like Matthew Liberatore and Dustin May could be closer to breaking out than fans realize. This conversation dives into how pitching is changing across MLB, and why the Cardinals might be more interesting than expected in 2026.
They also discuss bullpen arms to watch, the importance of consistency vs raw “stuff,” and how modern pitching development is reshaping the game.
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The Cardinals finalized their roster… but not everyone agrees with how they got there. One decision in particular has fans and analysts questioning what the team is really doing.
Joe Roderick and Stefan Caray break down the surprising roster choices, JJ Wetherholt’s role heading into Opening Day, and what the Cardinals are trying to accomplish with their roster construction. They also dive into Nelson Velazquez, Jordan Walker’s situation, and the bigger picture of where this team is headed in 2026.
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Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne react to the Cardinals’ newly announced 2026 Opening Day roster, highlighting the expected addition of J.J. Wetherholt and the surprising decision to send Nelson Velázquez to Memphis despite his standout spring.
The show breaks down roster construction questions—especially the lack of power in the outfield, a left-handed heavy lineup, and uncertainty around players like Lars Nootbaar—while emphasizing that early-season moves are fluid and likely to change. The guys also discuss Wetherholt’s potential impact at the top of the lineup and what this roster says about the team’s direction heading into Opening Day.
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The Cardinals have a real decision to make, and it is getting tougher by the day. Jordan Walker still has time, but the early spring signs are setting off alarms while a new name is forcing his way into the left field picture.
Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the latest from Cardinals camp, including Walker’s slow spring, Nolan Gorman’s offensive concerns, and why Nelson Velázquez is suddenly making a serious push for a starting role. They also dive into the electric atmosphere of the World Baseball Classic, the contrast in styles between different countries, and why this tournament keeps winning people over.
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The Cardinals are only a few spring games in, and the lineup clues are already getting loud. If JJ Wetherholt is getting top-of-the-order treatment, the 2026 offense might be changing faster than people realize.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down early spring training takeaways from Jupiter, including Wetherholt’s elite on-base profile, why the Cardinals might try him in premium lineup spots, and what it means for Masyn Winn, Victor Scott II, and the team’s speed emphasis.
They also debate the Nolan Gorman conversation after a viral strikeout clip, and what “runway season” really looks like for the Cardinals’ key hitters.
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Roster moves and breakout moments in Cardinals Spring Training! Rainiel Rodriguez and Yohel Pozo crush doubles in a win vs. the Houston Astros, and versatile infielder Ramon Urias signs with St. Louis. Plus, Kyle Leahy makes his first spring start. Can he earn a rotation spot? Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford host Cards Central 365 with daily Cardinals news, analysis, and player updates from Jupiter.
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Spring training games start tomorrow, and the Cardinals are already tipping their hand. The first three starters, plus a leadoff experiment, tell you exactly what St. Louis is trying to become in 2026.
Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down what to watch right away, starting with Matthew Liberatore on Saturday, Kyle Leahy on Sunday, and Michael McGreevy on Monday, and what that order might imply about the rotation pecking order.
They also dig into the leadoff conversation, including JJ Wetherholt getting looks at the top, and what it means for options like Masyn Winn, Victor Scott II, and Lars Nootbaar.
Plus, the big question everyone wants answered: Does McGreevy unveil the new splitter in games, and what does it say about his ceiling if it plays?
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Lars Nootbaar is in Cardinals camp, but the one thing fans actually want to know still is not clear. And if he’s not close soon, the Opening Day outfield plan might already be changing.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down what Nootbaar said about his rehab, why the Cardinals explored trade talks involving him this offseason, and what it could mean if he’s not ready early.
Plus, a bullpen name to watch as Riley O’Brien deals with calf soreness and gets replaced on Team Korea’s WBC roster, and how that impacts the late-inning mix heading into spring games.
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The Cardinals keep getting labeled “low expectations” for 2026, but Joe Roderick got an up close look at spring training, and the vibe doesn’t match the narrative. There’s one obvious message coming from camp: these young guys are taking it personally.
Joe and Brenden break down the biggest takeaways from Jupiter, including Jordan Walker’s offseason work and raw power, Masyn Winn’s next step offensively, and why Victor Scott II’s leash could get complicated faster than fans think.
They also dive into Yadier Molina’s presence at camp and what it’s doing for the catching group, plus the latest read on Iván Herrera’s workload and why the outfield drills might not mean what people assume.
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Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne react from Jupiter to Ivan Herrera working in the outfield with a first baseman’s mitt, why it’s worth monitoring, and what it could mean for lineup flexibility once the games begin.
They also discuss how the Cardinals are structuring early spring pitching, split starts, short outings, rotation-style scheduling, and how that ramp-up impacts arms battling for roles, including Matthew Liberatore’s path as camp gets rolling.
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Yadier Molina walked into Cardinals camp and immediately took over the morning. Then Ozzie Smith showed up too, and the tone of spring training shifted fast.
Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne break down Yadi’s impact on the catchers, Ozzie’s early impressions (including one player he says looks drastically improved), and the biggest roster tells from defensive work in Jupiter.
They also dig into why left field feels wide open, why third base and left field raise real concerns, and what today’s reps might be hinting about JJ Wetherholt’s path to the Opening Day lineup.
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Joe Roderick reports from Jupiter, Florida with the latest on Ivan Herrera’s throwing session, the new evaluation tech the Cardinals are using this spring, and what the club is watching before they green-light him for heavy catching reps.
We also get Joe’s notes on Ryne Stanek settling into a veteran “teacher” role, JJ Wetherholt taking early reps at second base with Nolan Gorman at third, and the left field battle that still feels wide open.
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The Cardinals look completely different in Jupiter, and it’s not just the roster. Joe Roderick explains the biggest change he’s seeing every single day, and why it could actually stick this time.
From tablets behind hitters to a brand-new cage setup and a noticeably larger staff, Joe and Ethan Hannaford break down what’s new at spring training, what it means for a younger roster, and why the Cardinals are trying to close the gap on the league’s best development machines.
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