The Small Change That Turned Jordan Walker Into a Slugger | Nate Schwartz from Pitcher List

Herrera’s Power Outage is Now a Full Blown PROBLEM (or are we just overreacting?)

The Cardinals dropped ANOTHER heartbreaker, this time losing 2-1 thanks to a stupendous effort from Riley O’Brien that finished with him WALKING THE GAME WINNING RUN for the Angels There’s a lot of doom & a fair amount of gloom and one reason comes down to a Cardinals’ top hitter who has now been STRUGGLING for over a month and a half... What’s the answer for Herrera? Should they move him down in the lineup? Change his workload? 0:00 -- Show Open 1:05 -- Randy tries and fails to find a post-All Star break silver lining 8:15 -- Is Ivan Herrera's power struggles in 2026--and terrible last month--a cause for concern? 11:50 -- Randy isn't accepting any Herrera slander 18:00 -- Do other teams in MLB see Herrera as having power potential 27:00 -- Trade Herrera? Just move him down? 36:00 -- Have the Cardinals trade pieces lost value? Does that change the plan? 45:30 -- Randy has some more thoughts for those doubting Ivan Herrera 54:20 -- Could you trade Herrera for a legitimate starting pitcher? 1:01:20 -- An MLB executive texted into the show about Herrera's perceived value 1:09:50 -- How much more leash does Chaim get?! 1:14:00 -- Are you just dealing with the karma from firing Matheny? 1:22:15 -- No LeBron decision yet + Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Small Change That Turned Jordan Walker Into a Slugger | Nate Schwartz from Pitcher List

Jordan Walker changed one small thing, and it may have turned him into a 30 home run hitter. PitcherList analyst Nate Schwartz joins The Randy Karraker Show to reveal the under-the-hood numbers behind the Cardinals' most surprising first half in years. Nate breaks down the mechanical tweak and approach shift fueling Jordan Walker's breakout season and Home Run Derby win, explains why Michael McGreevy keeps winning games despite metrics that say he shouldn't, weighs Dustin May's trade deadline value, and makes the case that Alec Burleson has quietly become a middle of the order bat worth keeping. Follow Nate: https://x.com/_nateschwartz 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO.  Follow STL Sports Central: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Cardinals Pitching Doesn't Have an Easy Answer | Brandon Clarke Wows with 103MPH

The Cardinals lose last night has a lot of Cardinals' fans questioning the status of the 2026 season and for some the sky appears to be falling... The congested schedule means the Cardinals will be shifting the staff around, but will that make a difference when you look at some of the numbers the pitchers are putting up? Should Mautz or Mathews be the next call-up for the rotation? Are the answers for the questionable bullpen in the organization already? And is it easier to preach patience when Brandon Clarke is going THIS in the minors? Plus a tricky interview with Ole Miss broadcaster Brett "Stats" Norsworthy to talk about the SEC Commissioner's comments on the league schedule & threatening a break from the NCAA 1:00 -- Trying to pick up the pieces after a rough Cardinals weekend... 4:45 -- The Cardinals depth, and quality, is starting to get strained thin 10:30 -- How much are you worried about Nathan Church & the CF spot 12:30 -- Walks continue to plague every level of the Cardinals pitching 14:15 -- but is there some hope after Quinn Mathews last month in Memphis 16:45 -- Will the Cardinals bring Brycen Mautz back as a starter or reliever 23:05 -- Patience paying off: Brandon Clarke breaks 103MPH 29:30 -- The Baez situation has gone from hopeful to frustrating 34:00 -- Live from SEC Media Days with Ole Miss' Brett Norsworthy 37:20 -- Every single SEC coach hates the 9-game schedule--now what 43:40 -- The SEC changed their schedules, got nothing & are now mad 48:30 -- Mizzou just lost their blindside protector at RT, what does that mean for the offense? 1:00:00 -- Will the Cardinals get back on track against the Angels? 1:04:00 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Cardinals’ Next Great Core May Already Be Here | Bernie Miklasz Joins Randy Karraker

The Cardinals’ next great core may already be taking shape. Bernie Miklasz joins Randy Karraker to explain why this young St. Louis team, its rapidly improving farm system and the organization’s new development philosophy feel different from anything fans have seen in years. Bernie and Randy break down the Cardinals’ emerging group of young players, the organization’s growing prospect depth and a 2026 MLB Draft class that received praise from several respected evaluators. They also discuss the Cardinals’ catching surplus, possible trade deadline decisions and why the front office is finally positioned to build a sustainable contender. Later, Bernie revisits some of the greatest Cardinals moments from the Bill DeWitt ownership era, including Fernando Tatís Sr.’s two grand slams in one inning, Adam Wainwright’s legendary curveball against Carlos Beltrán, Rick Ankiel’s unforgettable comeback and the dominant 2004 Cardinals. 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO.  Follow STL Sports Central: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What Is Your IDEAL Cardinals Trade Deadline Plan? | ( The Cardinals Are Willing to Take On Salary??)

We're live on a Friday! And the Cardinals play baseball tonight!' Share YOUR Cardinals trade deadline plans with @stlsprtscntrl across socials We're back to talking about the trade deadline, and taking a little break from contracts, as the 2nd half is about to start. What do you want the Cardinals to do? What is Chaim thinking now? Did we find a 3B trade? And is there a new avenue we haven't mentioned yet? 0:00 -- Show Open 0:40 -- Cardinals are taking advantage of the break 3:30 -- The Cardinals maintain they are sticking to the plan 4:55 -- Randy gets greedy & wants an upgrade at 3B 10:00 -- Can the Cardinals win with an offensive negative at 3B (and CF) 15:00 -- Do you want to chase the "sugar rush"? 19:20 -- What are YOUR trade deadline wants for the Cardinals? 37:45 -- Would taking on money to get a trade done send a message 40:40 -- Show Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]