The Randy Karraker Show

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August 11, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals MASSIVE Weekend: Series Win, Walker Hits, Yadi Makes Waves | Rotation Shakeup?
Randy Karraker is live after a HUGE weekend for the Cardinals: McGreevy & Sonny both shove, series win & the wildcard spot is back in the view, Jordan Walker keeps hitting, Gorman’s Sunday redemption & more!
0:00 -- Big weekend for the Cardinals with a series win over the Cubs
2:15 -- Lets go back to Friday, cause McGreevy was fantastic--can he be a #2 starter in the future?
8:05 -- JoJo Romero showing enough as the new closer?
13:15 -- Have Pallante & Libby hit their limits? What options do the Cardinals have?
15:55 -- Jordan Walker had a great weekend, continues to hit since the ASB
25:37 -- Can Gorman be a 30+ HR guy on a playoff teams--Can he do it while playing 3B?
31:17 -- How do the Cardinals handle Crooks/Bernal on the 40-man next year? Let's do some 40-man subtractions!
40:00 -- Sleeping on Quinn Mathews sneak peak--are we watching the next Cardinals ace? Randy has a VERY positive comparison
52:05 -- Randy--and MLB--know how to make the game fun (steroids), they just refuse to admit it
1:01:00 -- If you have a time machine that goes back to 2004, how are you saving the future of baseball?
1:07:15 -- John Smoltz joined a long list of former players talking about Yadi's greatness
1:09:57 -- Let's say the Cardinals win a series & get some playoff home games: Do they sell out?
1:14:42 -- We all remember 2011. We all loved 2011. But we have to accept 2011 will never happen again.
1:18:44 -- The Braves released their finances--Anything we can learn about the Cardinals?
1:26:07 -- How is this the FIRST time EVER that Texas is the Preseason AP #1
1:29:35 -- Show Close

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1h 31min
August 08, 2025 Quinn Mathews Sneak Peek, SEC Fans Rejoice | Bernie Miklasz on Yadi, Mo, Marmol & Roster Questions
Randy Karraker is live breaking down an off-day for the Cardinals that gave fans a sneak-peek into the future of the organization thanks to a star-performance last night from Quinn Mathews.
And maybe owning a MLB team isn’t so bad after all?
And Bernie Miklasz breaks down all his Cardinals thoughts from the week at 30:50
Plus we have a special announcement for all the SEC football fans out there & another O.A.R ticket giveaways!

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1h 32min
August 07, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Win Series, Walker’s 3-Hit Night | Does Winn Get a Deal? | JR talks Blues
Randy Karraker is live breaking down a big win for the Cardinals as they have a day off post-LA and dive into the big question: should the Cardinals be locking up Winn to a Roman Anthony-esque deal?
Jeremy Rutherford joins at 31:00 to talk about his summer interview with Blues HC Jim Montgomery & the Blues roster build going forward
Join the show with your questions & comments!
0:00 -- Cards-Cubs rivalry resumes--Randy has a message for the young player
7:32 -- What do we need to see from Walker over the last two months of this season?
12:13 -- Roman Anthony locked up--should the Cardinals do the same for Masyn Winn?
19:17 -- What other young players should the Cardinals consider extending?
31:10 -- The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford joins the show rink side!
36:45 -- Could Dalibor Dvorsky shake up the lines in camp? Expectation for Pius Suter?
41:37 -- Are we watching the World Juniors for Blues' prospects again?
45:50 -- Is the Blues' developmental history respected by the rest of the NHL?
51:47 -- Will Dylan Holloway be healthy for camp? + Season Expectations
54:50 -- How is Steener acclimating to the front office world?
58:30 -- We're giving away two tickets to OAR at the Stifel Charity Classic each show!
1:03:50 -- Breaking down Ohtani & the hitting issues in MLB while we wait for trivia answers
1:10:00 -- Jerry Jones openly admitting he violates labor relations on a regular basis
1:13:50 -- Randy runs down his rankings of Cardinals GMs/POBOs in his time in STL
1:21:15 -- Megamind just broke Rocc's brain with this random Willie McGree fact...
1:29:07 -- They can call JJ Wetherholt in just over a week--should they hold off until September? (Fans can watch him & Quinn Mathews tonight!)
1:31:45 -- Is Ozzie the greatest player the Cardinals ever traded FOR? The best tade?
1:33:42 -- Better overall player: Ozzie vs. Rolen
1:39:10 -- Mark McGwire enters, and ends, the discussion.
1:42:45 -- Show Close

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1h 46min
August 05, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Win Late in LA, Pozo Heroics | Can they Manage At-Bats? | B-Schaeff in Studio
Randy Karraker is joined by Brenden Schaeffer to break down a big win for the Cardinals, as Sonny Gray fantastic, Romero got a big save & we’re starting to get SOME answers about the young bats…the big question going forward though—Can they continue to learn more about the unknowns?
0:00 -- Pozo heroics & a big win over the Dodgers
9:05 -- What's stopping them from getting as many at-bats as possible for Walker & Gorman?
14:20 -- Marmol's done a good job with this roster--that probably doesn't matter...
26:25 -- How much of a difference can "great" MLB managers make?
37:15 -- You don't need a 5-year rebuild plan to win in MLB
47:30 -- Does Brenden Schaeffer think we've seen the last of Arenado as a Cardinal?
57:10 -- What is the best plan for JJ Wetherholt's development this fall?
1:03:10 -- Will Jimmy Crooks be 1/2 of the Cardinals September call-ups?
1:06:45 -- Let's tap into this whole Cardinals vs. Rockies attendance thing...
1:12:12 -- Will we see a change in the Cardinals message? Will it be more clear?
1:20:30 -- We would all spend our own money if we were owners--but that isn't the reality
1:24:40 -- The DeWitts fumbled the Golden Goose--Can they still save it?
1:26:42 -- Show Close

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1h 28min
August 04, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Offense Evaporates in SD | Is Nado's Future Decided? | (Some) Young Bats Hitting
Randy Karraker is back after a very busy weekend in St. Louis to talk about a roller-coaster series against the Padres, a quick look at the heart of the 2026 pitching rotation going forward, SOME of the young bats for the Cardinals hitting, not being able to ignore the bats that are still dead, what exactly is happening with the Nolan Arenado situation & more!
0:00 -- Rollercoaster series in SD--Libby looks gassed, McGreevy solid, positives for Pallante
7:25 -- Have we seen the last of Arenado in 2025?
12:45 -- Should the Cardinals bring up Crooks & give him a shot behind the plate?
27:50 -- Randy revisits the idea of Scherzer joining the Cardinals & what went wrong in 2021
32:55 -- The issue isn't spending money, it's been spending the *right* money
38:10 -- Did the Cardinals get too conservative when it came to youth extensions?
46:20 -- History has changed. This is not your dad's MLB.
49:10 -- Is there a better change that Oli gets an extension or Chaim gets his own guy?
53:30 -- Jeff Passan hands down the Cardinals "Less is More" award for deadline deals (and non-deals)
57:33 -- The math for the 2026 Cardinals to be a playoff team is pretty simple...
1:02:10 -- How much is payroll going to keep dropping for the Cardinals?
1:07:20 -- Does Chaim get a "honeymoon" period? + Do we see a shorter leash on prospects?
1:14:50 -- Masyn Winn is growing into a legitimate "superstar"
1:19:10 -- Cardinals doesn't see the Wetherholt--Carroll comparisons
1:20:30 -- Show Close

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1h 22min
August 01, 2025 Did the St. Louis Cardinals do ENOUGH? | Bernie Miklasz talks Trade Returns & Bloom's Future
Randy Karraker is live to break down a crazy deadline day across baseball and--for some--a disapprovingly quiet day in St. Louis as the Cardinals made just one more move in the final window, trading reliever Phil Maton. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to dive into all the conversations, including John Mozeliak's comments after the deadline finalized.

0:00 -- How are you feeling about the future of the club after this deadline?
9:00 -- What kind of offseason moves could we see?
19:40 -- If you want the Cardinals to add bats--who are you moving/giving up on?
21:20 -- Is the Brewers build an ideal blueprint for the Cardinals?
29:05 -- Randy has some trade secrets to share with the listeners...
33:50 -- Feels like the 2027 lockout/strike is almost inevitable
41:50 -- Bernie Miklasz joins the show to talk about the Cardinals deadline "haul"
45:40 -- How do the clear some runway for the HITTERS? Bench Nado?
50:45 -- Playing Arenado is becoming untenable at this point
58:15 -- Do they need to make a change with Pages at catcher?
1:05:05 -- Are the Cardinals prepare for the battle of minds vs. the Brewers?
1:16:45 -- Bernie breaks down a quick "Stat of the Day" on the importance of relief pitching for championship teams
1:19:50 -- Show Close--Have a great weekend everyone!

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1h 22min
July 31, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Shutout Again, Trade Helsley & Matz | Who’s NEXT?? | Is There an Arenado Deal?
Randy Karraker is joined by Matthew Rocchio for more reaction to a busy last ~15 hours as the Cardinals are shutout for the second time in a row against the Marlins, move lifetime Cardinals Ryan Helsley for a trio of prospects AND shipped out Steven Matz for the best-named prospect in MiLB.
WHEN & WHERE will Maton go?
WILL Arenado get moved?
0:00 -- Trades are happening as we're going live! Padres deal starts (and ends...) the show
8:43 -- Could the Helsley trade finally get the Arenado domino to fall?
11:35 -- The Cardinals are going to have a logjam on the 40-man
16:10 -- Has the deadline shifted Randy's opinion on dealing Brendan Donovan?
19:08 -- Who, at this stage, would move for Arenado (& would you give an ANY prospect to make it happen?)
28:09 -- What's the timeline the Cardinals should be building on?
35:00 -- Randy & Rocc put together their ideal lineup for 2026 (with & without JJ)
44:43 -- What should our expectations be for Brendan Donovan's prime?
53:40 -- It doesn't take five years to rebuild an MLB team anymore...
59:30 -- Adam Schefter dropped a little UFL nugget--some money is joining the league
1:03:00 -- Expectations for today's MLB Trade Deadline & Maton's potential landing spot
1:03:55 -- Could the Cubs be getting Gore? Why would Washington trade him? Does STL have the horses to get involved?
1:11:02 -- Has the expansion of the playoffs ruined the trade market?
1:15:40 -- Let's dive into this Bloom stuff for the 897,623rd time...
1:22:00 -- Let's take a look at a couple position groups going into '26, '27
1:31:40 -- Does moving Romero make sense? Should it be a priority of the day?
1:36:40 -- Let's put Mozeliak's legacy into some perspective
1:41:25 -- It's hard to argue that the Cardinals didn't see A LOT of runway this year
1:45:10 -- Final trade thoughts, expectations, projections to close things out

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1h 49min
July 30, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Shutout, Sonny Struggles, Helsley Comments | Chip Caray talks defense, deadline
Randy Karraker is joined by Matthew Rocchio to break down a down night at Busch Stadium for the Cardinals offense, Sonny Gray not being able to grip the ball because of the heat, Helsley makes some eye-opening comments about the deadline & Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray joins the show at 10:30
0:00 -- Sonny Gray had a reason (excuse?) for his struggles in the heat
9:10 -- Ivan Herrera needs more time at LF
13:50 -- Ryan Helsley says he would come back, but would the Cardinals give him the deal?
21:10 -- The reality of the NBA-to-STL
26:30 -- Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray joins the show to talk Cardinals
43:40 -- The importance of a defense-first mindset
52:15 -- Lets dive into this catcher questions as Pages struggles & the system is STACKED
1:03:20 -- The Arenado impatience continues...
1:13:10 -- How important is making space for JJ?
1:22:00 -- Final deadline expectations thoiughts
1:23:40 -- Finding something you love as much as Jokic loves horses
1:28:10 -- Is St. Louis still a free agent destination?
1:32:00 -- Show Close

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1h 34min
July 29, 2025 Which Trades are Next for the St. Louis Cardinals? | MLB Labor Relations | B-Schaeff in Studio
Randy Karraker is joined by Brenden Schaeffer for another heavy-Cardinals show as Andre Pallante dealt a 1-hitter last night in the big 7-1 victory, the deadline continues to loom over the next 48+ hours and Bryce Harper's message has everyone speculating about '27 lockouts & cap/floors.
0:00 -- Ivan Herrera's semi-surprising start in LF & what it means for 2025
5:15 -- Value Verification: What could Willson Contreras bring on the market?
7:40 -- Is their a sensible plan to help offload Arenado's money?
15:45 -- What's the 2026 rotation look like without Roby?
24:30 -- Beyond the relievers, is there anyone the Cardinals *should* trade?
28:13 -- The Cardinals have a plan to compete. (The league might not play ball...literally)
31:08 -- Randy & Brenden aren't fans of trading Donny (but the Chat lets their voiced be heard)
50:05 -- The grass isn't always greener aka "The prospect isn't always better?
57:50 -- Donny's arbitration history & the leadership change factor
1:03:15 -- Cardinals lack of aggression in different areas has hurt them
1:09:23 -- When do fans stop trying to trade the team's only all-star?
1:16:15 -- Bryce Harper took a literally stand in front of Rob Manfred on cap/floor talks
1:25:10 -- Why can the NFL thrive with a cap but the MLB is worried?
1:27:13 -- Which players can you *guarantee* will be traded?
1:29:55 -- Show Close

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1h 33min
July 29, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Split Series, Fedde Dealt | Does a Donny Deal Make Sense? | Claibs in Studio
Mike Claiborne in studio! Claibs is sitting in with Randy out charity golfing, so it’s going to be another heavy Cardinals show as they split the series against the Padres, were able to move Fedde after he was DFA’s & know there’s plenty of (trading) runway for the Cardinals front office to move their gaggles of relievers.
0:00 -- Claibs in studio + breaks down his expectations for the 2025 Deadline across MLB
3:18 -- Does McGreevy need to develop another couple pitches this offseason?
10:20 -- Where the Cardinals push themselves to be "great"?
14:43 -- Can the Cardinals go forward without a power bat in the organization? (aka can they trade Gorman?)
18:13 -- Is there an acquisition--with term--that makes reasonable sense?21:10 -- Is Donny's value on this team GREATER than his value on the trade market?
25:00 -- BREAKING NEWS: Tekoah Roby out until 2027 with Tommy John surgery -- what does this mean for 2026?
32:50 -- Jordan Walker is "getting closer"
37:27 -- It doesn't make sense for the Cardinals to tank...
42:33 -- There is no middle ground in sports anymore
46:44 -- Claibs weighs in on VSII's struggles at the plate & a need for a mentality change
52:10 -- Don't say we don't appreciate their chat: We even asked Claibs about Nathan Church
56:15 -- Wanted to get Claibs thoughts on the SEC vs. B1G battle over scheduling
1:02:10 -- Could a larger playoff ruin the special "every game matters" mentality of the regular season?
1:06:50 -- Show Close

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1h 9min

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