Randy Karraker is back in studio, joined by Matthew Rocchio and a pair of incredible guests to talk about a big series for the Cardinals & home huge shifts in the NFL...

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Technical issues open a different show for the day with Randy Karraker & Matthew Rocchio (0:00), early thoughts on the lineup differences for the Cardinals doubleheader (2:35), does a big McGreevy game actually change things for the summer (7:35), locking up young players early SHOULD be the Cardinals plan (10:40), not extending Donovan would be a massive mistake (16:10), who says no first to this Donovan extension (18:10), why Donovan-at-2B WON'T block Wetherholt (23:45), first game lineup is in, finally (24:55), could the Blues realistically pull off a "perfect offseason" (27:40), should the Blues lock up both Holloway AND Broberg to long-term extensions (28:45), what changes need to be made for the defensive pairings (35:05), what are the best ways for the Blues to spend almost $11mm in cap space (42:05), the way we talk about coaching in pro sports is so damn odd (52:35), Lakers with the largest valuation in sports history (1:01:30), Randy chooses an interesting data point in his Magic Johnson discussion (1:05:35), there's one number that explains this decision pretty easily (1:08:25), considering where the NBA was, Jerry Buss made one of the greatest sports deals in history (1:11:05), CORRECTLY, the Thunder do not claim the Sonics history (1:12:40) and expectations for Game 6 as the Thunder look to clinch (1:16:00)

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Randy Karraker & Matthew Rocchio are breaking down a big 12-2 win for the Cardinals (0:00), well, they's on scholarship too (2:52), whatever happened to a good 'ol hanging chad (7:15), Burly can hit lefties now (9:00), why wasn't Gorman in the lineup vs. a RHP (12:15), are defensive decisions still the thing holding Gorman's ABs back (14:35), it's clear that the Cardinals are playing the contact/prioritizing "political" reasons (17:40), does Ivan or Gorman need to plan for a switch to LF (21:35), handling veterans & defense are both huge factors into their decision-making (22:45), how the Cardinals become a FA destination & why that matters now (25:50), why is Army able to get away with his drastic style of management (29:00), an incredible breakdown of the Missouri's NIL spending (36:00), Missouri has shown the ability to fundraise & pivot (42:15), how does Laird Veatch see this changing with the House settlement (43:45), no matter how you cut it, mid-majors are going to have to change (49:50), is Matthew Tkachuk on his way to the most decorated STL athlete ever (56:25), we forgot some big names in this discussion! (1:00:15), Randy just decides to poke the bear (1:07:15), no seriously how do you put Holmes over LT (1:07:45) and Fitz (1:12:45) and Torry (1:15:45) and Orlando Pace (1:16:15)--this article might have been written expressly to anger Randy & Rocc...(1:22:45)

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Randy Karraker & Matthew Rocchio are previewing what should be a very winnable series on the South Side (0:32), Randy will not stop pushing for VSII to get lead off at-bats (4:55), the Cardinals are going to be forced to make a move (8:05), could Brenden Donovan realistically be "trade bait" (12:15), there is just some incredible Wetherholt glaxing in the chat today (17:10), lets take a quick peak at the Cardinals prospect rankings (22:50), Randy gets to learn about "The Gang Beats Boggs" (27:00), is there still a chance Arenado gets traded (29:10), how many times do we have to do Herrera-at-catcher thing (35:16), the logjam is REAL (42:55), the Cardinals NEED to move some of Arenado's at-bats (46:15), the real issues with ANYONE taking Nado's deal (47:07), what we're hearing about Quinn Matthews (49:25), we need to apologize for over-looking Willson's badass moments over the weekend (56:25), every NBA fan should be okay with SAS playing solitaire instead of doing his job...(1:05:05), the way people are consuming sports coverage is ever-changing (1:11:00), Bennett is gonna be a little rich--so who fits for the Blues in free agency (1:20:35) & STL Sports Central continues our list of the greatest numbers in STL Sports history (1:26:10)

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Randy & Rocchio are breaking down the continued rough stretch for the Cardinals (1:02), is this just who the Cardinals actually are (4:50), the ideal lineup construction with Noot OUT of the leadoff spot (8:20), why Randy wants VSII to get time at the lead-off spot (9:40), why the doubt for the lineup is very real (13:00), the worries that do exist for the rotation (14:50), the Cardinals are not lining up the timetables correctly (15:40), the Cardinals biggets issue is still the roster construction (18:20), could Burleson or Gorman become a trade piece (23:30), is there a risk in moving the wrong guy (27:50), Herrera catching would solve a lot of congestion issues but that isn't changing anytime soon (35:00), The Red Soz pulled the trigger on another big talent (42:05), Buster Posey & the Giants are trying to be competitors this season (45:40), why this won't change the trade market going across MLB (50:00), call us delusional but we don't see where Marmol is costing this team games (54:55), why do fans want their managers making decisions with LESS information (1:01:35), the lack of moving Noot was an anti-analytics move (1:03:10), Marmol IS making these players better (1:05:10), Rocchio refused to care about a poll based on 40 responses (1:08:45), Oli's impact on the staff & team is undeniable (1:12:00), why do we have faith in Gorman over a longer-term (1:19:45), the realities of where the money went for MLB teams (1:21:30), it's not reasonable to expect sports wners to lose money just to try to win (1:23:00) unless you're willing to make a moral compromise... (1:25:20) and some thoughts at the Pacers might've let their best & only chance to win slip away (1:27:15).

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Randy Karraker & Matthew Rocchio are diving deep into a Cardinals team that looks broken after 5 straight Ls (1:16), Sonny Gray had another odd postgame after a tough start (6:20), do the Cardinals have a PLUS pitching staff going forward (16:15), we FINALLY got to see Andre Granillo (20:34), who are your favorite "flash in the pan" Cardinals (22:30), who is the least talented team to ever win a World Series (25:10), Donovan might play this weekend, Jordan Walker update (29:50), is Alex Burleson the answer for the lead-off spot while Noot struggles (32:40), does St. Louis still have the "Best Fans in Baseball" (39:20), watching sports at home is just better than in person (43:10), Bernie Miklasz joins the show (53:00), who he thinks need to get moved to the lead-off spot (56:00), trying to find context for Sonny & the staff's troubles (1:01:05), Bernie's excitement to see Granillo make his debut & the importance of adding his "stuff" (1:06:30), Bernie dives deep into the memory of Brian Wilson after his passing (1:12:00), an update from the US Open (1:23:00) & thoughts on the NHL & NBA Final(s) as they both continue to be closer than we expected (1:24:50)

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Randy Karraker & Matthew Rocchio dive into another loss for the Cardinals (1:05), maybe we should just focus on the results & not the process/numbers for Mikolas (5:01), the bullpen is not deep enough to sacrifice "inning eaters" (9:58), are the Cardinals just smoke & mirrors (14:27), is the Cardinals catching situation clearing up (20:02), the Cardinals need to make moves on the pitching staff, even if it's just on the margins (24:17), Randy Karraker is now confident Sonny Gray will be effective in the heat (29:40), UFL CEO Russ Brandon joins the show live (32:45), why he believes the question about sustainability has been answered (35:50), the future of gambling's relationship with the league (40:02), why the league is viable for the future (41:25), what he learned from Bills legend Marv Levy (45:15), Every True Tiger's Ken Dubinsky in studio with the new Wilsson Contreras chips (54:40), how NIL deals made through collectives will work under the new House settlement (58:45), his take on how Saint Louis shutting down their collective will work for their future (1:04:05), and how the recently passed Chiefs/Royals stadium bill helps the Cardinals (1:11:55)STL Sports Central

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On today’s show, Randy & Rocchio dive into a rough overall Sunday for sports in St. Louis (0:33), reaction to the start against the Dodgers for Michael McGreevy (2:01), takeaways about the Cardinals after another series win (6:01), tangent what exactly happened to the Braves (8:22), getting ready for the Cubs series after they dropped a Tigers series (11:05), Kershaw is CHARMING SAWFT (14:05), Clayton Kershaw has an argument as the single greatest regular season pitcher in the modern era (19:05), tangent who is the best pitcher to never win a Cy young (24:15), what happened to the BattleHawks as they faded away in the XFL Conference Championship game (28:25), The Rock never throwing his full weight behind the league was a huge issue (33:10), what does the future of the UFL look like (43:00), STL CITY SC gave up another lead, losing 2-1 in Portland (46:50), House Settlement passes, what does this mean for CFB (52:12), could mid-major basketball find a lane to succeed in this new era? (57:25), can a college sports program still be build around development (1:01:05), the NCAA is a dead-man walking—what will the new entity look like (1:08:17), Randy thinks the Stanley Cup Final is going to be pretty short despite the razor-thin margin through the first two games (1:14:35), did Randy become a fan of players from only hearing audio on the radio (1:17:50), Randy remembers his first-ever Cardinals game & Rocchio share a sweet story about an early Busch-stadium memory (1:19:00), the NBA & NHL rating in STL have returned to the previous status quo (1:21:20)

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