Cards Central

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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 R... more

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November 19, 2025 Cardinals Finalize 40-Man Roster: Hjerpe and Mautz Protected | Cards Central 365
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the St. Louis Cardinals recent moves to finalize their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline.

The guys discuss the decision to protect top prospects like Leonardo Bernal, Cooper Hjerpe, and Brycen Mautz, while analyzing the risk of exposing newly acquired infielder Blaze Jordan.

They also dive into the surprising decision to cut flamethrower Jorge Alcala and what it means for the bullpen depth. Plus, with five catchers now on the roster—including Ivan Herrera, Jimmy Crooks, and Pedro Pagés—is a trade on the horizon?

Finally, we react to the news of JJ Wetherholt and Brycen Mautz being named the organization’s Players of the Year.

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November 18, 2025 Will the Cardinals Protect Cooper Hjerpe & Leonardo Bernal? | Cards Central 365
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer are live on Cards Central 365 to break down the St. Louis Cardinals looming 40-man roster deadline. With the Rule 5 Draft approaching, the front office faces tough decisions on which top prospects to protect.
Will names like Leonardo Bernal, Cooper Hjerpe, and Brycen Mautz secure a spot?
The guys analyze the current roster math and debate which "bubble" players might be cut or exposed to waivers. From the crowded catcher room featuring Ivan Herrera, Pedro Pagés, and Yohel Pozo, to the future of pitchers like Nick Raquet and Jorge Alcalá, no spot is guaranteed.
Plus, a look ahead at top prospect JJ Wetherholt’s path to the majors in 2026

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November 17, 2025 Donovan to the Pirates?! The Logic Is Strong but the Gamble Is Massive | Cards Central 365
The Pittsburgh Pirates have quietly emerged as a serious suitor for Brendan Donovan, and the fit is better than anyone expected. Joe Roderick and Grant Salsman break down why Pittsburgh is motivated, how Paul Skenes factors into the Pirates timeline, which prospects could headline a deal, and whether the Cardinals would actually trade a key piece inside the NL Central.

We also look at the risks of an interdivision move, how St. Louis could leverage Pittsburgh’s urgency, and what kind of return would justify dealing Donovan to a rival.

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November 16, 2025 Can you stomach a St. Louis Cardinals-Houston Astros trade for Brendan Donovan? | Cards Central 365
Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring you Cards Central 365

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November 14, 2025 Cardinals Hot Stove, Brendan Donovan Bidding War and Nolan Arenado Trade Clock | Cards Central 365
Randy Karraker and Joe Roderick fire up the hot stove to break down what the general managers meetings in Las Vegas really mean for the St. Louis Cardinals.
They dive into Brendan Donovan’s booming trade market after Derrick Goold’s reporting, which contenders like the Dodgers, Guardians and Pirates make sense, and what kind of starting pitching Chaim Bloom and Rob Cerfolio should demand in return.
The guys also dig into the Cardinals catching logjam with Pedro Pagés, Iván Herrera, Jimmy Crooks, Yohel Pozo, Leonardo Bernal and Rainiel Rodriguez, and how that could be used to find real bullpen help.
Later they hit on Sonny Gray’s no trade situation and possible fits with teams like the Giants, Braves and Angels, plus where Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras could land if the Cardinals fully commit to a reset.
If you care about Cardinals trade rumors, Brendan Donovan’s value, Sonny Gray’s future, Nolan Arenado’s next team and how Chaim Bloom plans to rebuild the rotation and bullpen, this is your kind of hot stove show.
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November 13, 2025 Should The Cardinals Trade Brendan Donovan Or Build Around Him?
Brendan Donovan has become one of the hottest names at the GM Meetings, with Derrick Goold reporting that if teams are doing their jobs, roughly twenty two clubs should be checking in on the Cardinals super utility man.
The Yankees and Dodgers have liked him before, and now the Royals and Guardians are among the teams linked to Donovan as Chaim Bloom listens on almost everyone and looks to reshape this roster.
In this episode of Cards Central 365, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer debate whether the Cardinals should trade Brendan Donovan at all, or put an extension in front of him and make him a core piece for the next winning Cardinals team.
They dig into how he fits in a future lineup with Masyn Winn and Victor Scott II, why his versatility and contact profile age well, and what message it sends if St. Louis moves on from a “Cardinal for life” type player.

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November 12, 2025 Cardinals Rotation Forecast for 2026, Will Sonny Gray Be Dealt? | Cards Central 365
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer map out the most likely 2026 St. Louis Cardinals rotation using in-house arms, then ask the big question: Does Sonny Gray get traded before Opening Day, or does he anchor the staff all year?

They put Michael McGreevy in marker, Matthew Liberatore in pen, debate Andre Pallante’s role and tender decision, and size up Kyle Leahy and Quinn Mathews as spring options. They also discuss why at least one outside starter still feels inevitable, plus how a potential Lars Nootbaar or Brendan Donovan trade could return an MLB-ready arm.

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November 11, 2025 Could Lars Nootbaar Be the First Big Move of the Cardinals Offseason? | Cards Central 365
Rumors are swirling around the St. Louis Cardinals as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Texas Rangers have shown interest in outfielder Lars Nootbaar.
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer discuss what that means for the Cardinals’ offseason, how Nootbaar’s injury could impact his trade value, and which teams might actually make sense as trade partners.
Could Skip Schumaker’s connection to Nootbaar help fuel a deal? And would the Angels or another American League team jump into the mix?

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November 11, 2025 Realistic Starting Pitching Options for Cardinals in 2026 | Cards Central 365
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down realistic St. Louis Cardinals moves for this hot stove season, focusing on value pitching instead of top-tier free agents.

They talk one-year “pillow” deals and short two-year bets, the rotation holes after Miles Mikolas departs, and how bridge arms can buy time for prospects like Quinn Mathews and others.

Names discussed include Walker Buehler as a bounce-back play, Lucas Giolito as a pricier longshot after his Tommy John return, and KBO standout Cody Ponce as a Miles Mikolas-style flier.

They also hit strategy, contract ranges, and how these signings could create mid-season trade chips if things click.

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November 09, 2025 Which undervalued players should the St. Louis Cardinals target in free agency? | Cards Central 365
Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring you Cards Central 365.

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