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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The Cardinals just got an up close look at one of the most unusual pitchers in baseball, and it immediately raises one big question, how do you actually use him in real games?

Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne break down what they saw in Jupiter, plus why the strategy, workload, and communication side might matter as much as the stuff.

On this Friday edition of Cards Central 365 from Cardinals Spring Training, Joe and Claibs react to seeing the two-arm pitching phenom throw, what the Cardinals appeared to focus on during the session, and why this could become a real case study for the entire sport.

They also share notes from conversations around camp, including Michael McGreevy’s up and down 2025, bullpen and Memphis shuttle candidates, and an injury timeline update that could reshape the pitching picture later in 2026.

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The Cardinals might have found their next real rotation pillar, and you can literally hear it in how they talk about him. One new pitch is stealing the spotlight in Jupiter, and it could be the difference between “solid” and “front-end.”

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The Cardinals finally look like a modern organization again, and you can feel it the second you walk into Jupiter. This facility upgrade is not just shiny new stuff, it could shape who wins jobs, who develops faster, and what 2026 really looks like.

Joe Roderick and Mike Claiborne report from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium as Cardinals spring training begins, breaking down the massive renovations, the new development resources, and what it means for the roster.

They also share early takeaways from Oli Marmol’s comments, the influx of new coaches and staff, and the biggest questions heading into camp, including right-handed pop and pitching depth.

Plus, quick notes on players getting early work and why simply staying healthy in February matters more than people admit.

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The Cardinals have options for once, and that’s exactly what makes this rotation call so messy. Liberatore, Dustin May, McGreevy, then chaos, because the last spots come down to who forces the issue in Jupiter.

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