Should the Cardinals Trade a CATCHER at the Deadline? | FIFA is, as always, the worst

Should the Cardinals Trade a CATCHER at the Deadline? | FIFA is, as always, the worst

The Cardinals just pulled off a winning roadtrip against playoff bound teams like Braves & (less so) Cubs and there’s a crucial 8-game series coming up against the Brewers & Braves (again) — what did we learn from the recent success? And what can we take away if the Cardinals win 5 or 6 more before the break? And Ken Rosenthal has brought up an old topic: the Cardinals trading from their catcher depth…does it make sense? Could it get them some pitching? And we’ve gotta at least talk about this whole Balogun situation… 0:00 -- How do you feel after wins over the Braves & Cubs on the road? 5:05 -- The Cardinals are about to find out where the bar is set 12:30 -- Should the Cardinals trade a catcher at the deadline? 18:35 -- Is Herrera clogging things up in the Cardinals catcher pipeline 25:30 -- Thinking Herrera is *just* a DH is small-minded 26:35 -- Can the Cardinals think similar to the Brewers at the deadline 31:25 -- Could the SUPPLY of pitchers available be greater than the real DEMAND? 39:10 -- The Balogun controversy has taken over the World Cup 43:50 -- This is all FIFA's fault & you, as an America, should feel no guilt 47:50 -- USA USA USA! 50:15 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Should the Cardinals Be Open to Making a Big Trade? | The batting order needs a shakeup...

The Cardinals offense continue to sputter as the calendar turns and we've got a couple questions about the batting order and who gets blamed/moved... But the big question today is some red meat for the fans--should the Cardinals be active at the deadline and add? Are they over-focusing on the "unknown" instead of taking advantage of the "now"? 0:00 -- Show Open 1:00 -- The Cardinals WILL PLAY THE LONG GAME...but should though 8:30 -- Why would a team trade for the Cardinals prospects? 14:00 -- Are the Cardinals over-focusing on prospects during a potential winning season? 21:45 -- It doesn't make sense to trade your best hitter! 26:00 -- What's the best avenue to the Cardinals getting legit #1 & #2 pitchers? 34:25 -- First look at the 2026-27 Saint Louis Billikens! 36:40 -- Has Liam Doyle's slow development caused an issue? 41:00 -- Which potential pitching trades makes sense for the Cardinals 45:00 -- Would you rather have former Cardinals or the prospects they received? 50:00 -- If the Cardinals did make a big move, would a bat make any sense? 56:35 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The 2026 Cardinals Are Too Inconsistent, Have Too Many Questions & Are a Lot of Fun to Watch

The 2026 Cardinals continue to keep things interesting...and while that is entertaining on a night by night basis, it also points to a team that's inconsistent, has plenty of holes and continues to walk a very thin tight rope... What do we take from a strong Matthew Liberatore start? How often can you play a catcher who calls a great game but can't throw a runner out to save his life? 0:00 -- Blues announce a couple more moves, signings 2:40 -- Alright so where do we go with Liberatore after that? 3:55 -- Can the Cardinals continue to get away with no one running on Herrera? 8:50 -- Maybe we shouldn't doubt the mental toughness of pro athletes 16:05 -- STL Sports Central's Mike Meyers joins the show to talk Blues new moves 20:55 -- Mike's quick scouting reports on new Blues McMichael, McTavish & Gastrin 27:20 -- The Cardinals are fun to watch again--does that matter? 34:50 -- Both the owners & the MLBPA leadership are taking ridiculous sides... 37:25 -- Is the potential lockout already starting to affect the Cardinals 42:15 -- Dillon Dube signing comes down for the Blues--how will STL react? 44:35 -- Here's how you get ready for the holiday weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This is why the Cardinals record through 81 games is SOFT | Are you worried about the offense?

The Cardinals are still sitting well above .500 despite the latest swoon, but are there some deeper numbers that tell us this record through 81 games is soft? There’s one split we’re looking at that that tells us the Cardinals shouldn’t be prioritizing the playoffs… And speaking of splits & stats…are we worried about the offense after the recent power outage in the back half of June? 0:00 -- The heat couldn't take us out (yet?) 1:55 -- Cardinals' offense has struggled lately, but is it the biggest problem? 7:50 -- This team doesn't slug anymore, so how much does OBP matter 14:45 -- The rotation's & bullpen's lack of consistency will ruin this team's record 20:35 -- Is the record soft? Or are the Cardinals just doing what you would expect? 24:55 -- The Royals & Twins series showed up the Cardinals' biggest problems 29:15 -- The plan is about contending for real, starting in '28 34:45 -- Rajcic helped, so where's the rest of the pitching reinforcements 41:40 -- Dobbins has been used in multiple roles already--why not use him again? 46:50 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bernie's Done Biting His Tongue About the DeWitts | Bernie Miklasz + Randy Karraker

Is Bill DeWitt III really the "nepo baby" his critics claim, or has he quietly earned the most powerful seat in Cardinals baseball? Bernie Miklasz unloads on the front office shakeup and reveals the behind-the-scenes role DeWitt III played in pulling off one of the biggest trades in recent franchise history. In this week's conversation, Bernie Miklasz joins Randy Karraker on STL Sports Central to break down the St. Louis Cardinals leadership transition, with Bill DeWitt III named CEO and Anuk Karunaratne promoted to president of business operations. Bernie makes his case for why the criticism misses the mark, shares classic stories about Bill DeWitt Jr.'s baseball instincts, and explains what the change means for the Cardinals' approach to star players and big contracts. The guys also dig into Paul Goldschmidt's incredible Yankees resurgence since Aaron Judge went down, the truth behind the Cardinals' recent slide, and whether Busch Stadium can become a real home field advantage again with the red-hot Marlins coming to town. Plus, Bernie weighs in on the Blues trading Jordan Kyrou to Washington, why he thinks Doug Armstrong won the deal as the Alex Steen era begins, and the USMNT's electric World Cup run heading into the knockout rounds. Heading to a Cardinals game or anything in midtown St. Louis? Make The Key STL your spot. And if you are turning 65 or approaching retirement, get the facts on your Medicare options from Ryan Raphael, the Medicare Man. His help is no cost to you, since he is compensated by the insurance companies. Call 314-368-6808 or visit MedicareManSTL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]