Randy Karraker is live for the next hour to break down the first big stretch of the Cardinals season: the 17-in-17 run, that actually turned into 16-in-17, and might've shown us all how good one of the youngest rosters in MLB could be in 2026.

0:00 -- Ahmad Hardy news forces Randy to bring up the "Wheel of Misfortune"

9:01 -- What are the biggest takeaways from the Cardinals recent 16-in-17 stretch

10:45 -- The starting pitching is, at worst, looking to be consistently "solid"

18:45 -- You can chalk up McGreevy's recent brilliance to his new usage of ONE pitch

27:12 -- Do we use too many numbers to prove these points?

31:37 -- Are you starting to trust this bullpen?

35:50 -- The health of the staff + some young pitchers improving gives the Cardinals real depth

40:17 -- Could we see another trade for a defense-first catcher?

47:00 -- Does the Rodriguez promotion (& Crooks success) move the catcher timeline up?

56:10 -- We're fully BUYING Jordan Walker's 2026 start

59:50 -- Which Rams offensive lineman stole the most money from the Rams?

1:02:42 -- Blaze Jordan has a .946 OPS & a 11.5% SO rate--how long until he gets a chance?

1:06:23 -- In case you missed it: The "Wheel of Misfortunate" & how to avoid 2am GSWs

1:08:05 -- Show Close

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Randy Karraker is live and we’ve got to dive into a topic EVERYONE is breaking down: the trade deadline.

0:00 -- Could the Cardinals pivot from the plan & try to win at the deadline?

3:30 -- If the Cardinals at 63-50 at the Deadline, do they trade May & Romero?

12:25 -- If the Cardinals are just outside the Wildcard race, is it a yard sale

21:20 -- Does it make sense to hang on to Riley O'Brien for the whole season?

25:05 -- PUMP THE BREAKS--a little--on Baez's timeline for the majors

28:25 -- We are doomed to talk about Noot every damn day...

35:55 -- The point of this conversation is about the team's MINDSET going forward

38:20 -- Eduard Lowen speaking publicly on the passing of his wife, Ilona

49:50 -- Show Close

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Randy Karraker bring you a full hour to to break down another Cardinals win in a very important month for this roster--because after yesterday's report cards, we're asking what YOUR expectations are for the Cardinals in May?

0:00 -- What are your expectations for the Cardinals in May?

8:55 -- The Cardinals need to continue to stay flexible--and plan for every eventuality

16:15 -- Could the Cardinals run into *too many* young players at certain positions?

19:55 -- There's precedent for Pages being a useful piece at the deadline

27:00 -- Is a there a point this month where you start calling for Baez and/or Crooks?

31:50 -- Does Nootbaar "need to go" at the deadline this summer?

40:15 -- Who's here on Flag Day: Jose Fermin vs. Victor Scott II

45:00 -- Does it make sense for Pozo to be here once Noot returns?

50:55 -- Is Jordan Walker's recent slump & response his next big step

59:05 -- Does a "good" Lars Nootbaar get moved at the deadline?

1:00:45 -- Blues have ~3% chance to jump in tonight's lottery

1:05:35 -- Show Close

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Randy Karraker is live for a shorter Monday shot to break down some big questions we all still have despite a very good week for the Cardinals: What is this pitching staff?

0:00 -- Can the Cardinals keep surpassing expectations?

5:00 -- Are you positive most other managers could have the Cardinals in this spot?

8:05 -- We expected *more* from this pitching staff: Were we wrong

11:10 -- Was the Sonny Gray signing a "waste of money"?

13:35 -- Is Andrew Chafin an option to shore up a sketchy bullpen?

15:20 -- Does Randy want to see Jordan Walker higher in the batting order?

16:05 -- How long does Victor Scott II have to save his role in CF?

18:45 -- Should Nootbaar be a piece of this rebuild? Or a trade piece

23:20 -- Whether it's Army or Steen--the Holloway deal is PERFECT

25:00 -- Rocchio is sleep deprived & doesn't know his non-Blues hockey teams very well

27:35 -- Show Close

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The Cardinals just swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh and Bernie Miklasz says one rookie's first 30 games already rank ahead of Albert Pujols, Willie McGee, and Keith Hernandez. So why does this team still feel one bullpen meltdown away from heartbreak?

Randy Karraker and Bernie Miklasz break down the surprising Cardinals start, the Chaim Bloom trade deadline question nobody wants to ask, Jordan Walker's defensive transformation in right field, the wide-open NL Central, Bernie's Kentucky Derby long shot at 10-1, and what to expect with the Dodgers coming to Busch.

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Kyle Leahy has been more than adequate as a starting pitcher, but some people in last night's postgame chat wanted to end the experiment after 6 starts. Also, a look at where the Cardinals rank in MLB power numbers, with 2 more home runs last night in a big win over the Pirates.

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Randy Karraker is LIVE on a Tuesday, talking about Monday night's Cardinals comeback win. Plus another report about JJ Wetherholt's worth, and a look at who is stepping up to be the 6th and 7th innings arms in the Cards pen.

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The Cardinals lost all 3 to the Mariners this weekend, in 3 close games, and now head to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates. What can we learn from the weekend losses, and how do the Cardinals compare to the NL Central teams?

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Bernie Miklasz doesn't sugarcoat anything in this week's Friday meeting with Randy Karraker. An insider's verdict on a current St. Louis Cardinals outfielder left Randy stunned, and a past decision on Jordan Walker still haunts his thinking today.

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The Cardinals have an off day and that means we have some time to make some moves!

0:00 -- Remember when Draft Day was a fun thing in STL?

1:05 -- 17 games in 17 days starts tomorrow--will the pitching survive?

7:35 -- Does Victor Scott II need an extended break to get back on track

14:50 -- Church has been a better hitter, runner & fielder--why isn't he getting more CF time?

18:10 -- It's not reasonable to expect the Cardinals to give up on young players in 2026

21:00 -- Noot's return is still a ways off--but his skills would fit this lineup perfectly

25:50 -- What about a CF platoon? Too bad! Most of the options are lefties...

30:00 -- When will Crook's plus hitting outweigh his terrible strikeout rate

39:15 -- Why not just platoon Crooks versus righties at the MLB level

42:35 -- ...is Robbie Avila going to be allowed to return to SLU?

48:15 -- We stole this idea but...Who would go #1 in an ALL-TIME NFL Draft?

53:55 -- Which QB would you draft first? Marino? Elway? Montana

1:03:00 -- Who is the greatest MLB in NFL history?

1:08:15 -- Congrats to Jeremiyah Love!

1:08:35 -- Show Close

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