Cards Central

By STL Sports Central

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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The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.

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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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29min
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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30min
November 09, 2025 Should the Cardinals Trade Alec Burleson After His Silver Slugger Season? | Cards Central 365
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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14min
November 07, 2025 New Third Basemen Hit Free Agency, What It Means for a Nolan Arenado Trade | Cards Central 365
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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19min
November 06, 2025 Why Do Teams Keep Saying “No” to Albert Pujols? | Cards Central 365
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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22min
November 05, 2025 Cardinals Could Move Arenado Sooner Than You Think | Cards Central 365
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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22min
November 05, 2025 If the Cubs Aren't Going to be Serious Contenders, Do the Cards Have a Chance to Steal the Central
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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22min
November 03, 2025 Winn Wins Gold Glove! Will He Hit Enough To Unlock SUPERSTAR Potential For Cardinals?
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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26min
November 02, 2025 The World Series is over. What can the St. Louis Cardinals emulate to get there? | Cards Central 365
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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October 31, 2025 Yadier Molina’s Future with the Cardinals: Why St. Louis Said “Not Yet” for 2026
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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