Did Marmol Admit They Mis-Managed the Brewers Series? | Is Walker Smart Money to Win the Derby?

Did Marmol Admit They Mis-Managed the Brewers Series? | Is Walker Smart Money to Win the Derby?

The Cardinals have officially closed out the unofficial “first half” of the season with a 50-45 record, so we’ll have a full week during the break talking about what happened over the first 95 games and what we expect over the final 67! But before we get to that…did Marmol admit they over-handled the Brewers series past week? And what does that say about the Cardinals’ process? And with Monday night’s Home Run Derby giving Jordan Walker the 4th-best odds going in, we’ll take a look how smart of a bet J-Walks could be… 0:00 -- Matthew Liberatore's last three starts are (potentially) real! 8:05 -- Did Oli admit they over-managed the Brewers series? 16:50 -- Let's not do this thing about bullpens a month+ later 19:45 -- Would a healthy Urias get more innings at 3B than Blaze? 22:05 -- Cijntje called up to AAA! 23:50 -- We have no idea but the expect seem to like the Cardinals '26 draft 26:45 -- The line between "not trying to win" & "being okay with losing" 34:50 -- What are Jordan Walker's chances to win the Home Run Derby 37:05 -- Here's some analytics as to why Walker could be a good bet 42:35 -- Are Burleson & Herrera a part of the Cardinals future core? 46:10 -- What are the Cardinals next steps in the rebuild? 49:00 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Busch Stadium Is Doing Something to This Offense, and Bernie Has Proof | The Randy Karraker Show

Bernie Miklasz found the one number that explains the entire Cardinals season, and it has nothing to do with the standings. Randy Karraker brought a bullpen stat that might be even worse. On Bernie's Weekly Meeting on The Randy Karraker Show, Bernie and Randy break down where the St. Louis Cardinals actually stand at 48-43 heading into the All-Star break, why the offense at Busch Stadium is the difference between a playoff push and a fade, and how the Milwaukee Brewers have quietly built the smartest offense in Major League Baseball. Bernie also settles his long-running internal debate on the MLB salary cap, explains why the NHL model works for everybody, and pushes back hard on anyone calling the Brewers a failure. Plus: the delayed Luis Gastelum call-up, Chaim Bloom's handling of the 40-man roster, Jordan Walker in the Home Run Derby, and a World Cup match Bernie could not look away from. 🍺 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.  Visit the Rawlings Experience at Westport Plaza in St. Louis. Explore the full lineup of gloves, bats, and gear, tour the Glove Vault, design your own custom glove, and take cuts in the Hit Lab The #1 baseball brand worldwide, home in St. Louis since 1887. Be one of "The Finest in the Field.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

“What’s Next For Jimmy Crooks” & Other Mid-Season Questions with Stefan Caray

Cardinals broadcaster Stefan Caray joins Randy Karraker before the final game of a 5-game SLOG against the Brewers (No Sweep!) to break down the reactions as the Cardinals have hit some new obstacles this week. And with the All-Star Break coming up, let’s run through some other big Cardinals questions: When does Hunter Dobbins come up for the long haul? What’s next for Jimmy Crooks? Does a pitcher move make them potentially dangerous in the playoffs? 0:00 -- Can Pallante build on McGreevy giving the bullpen breathing room 4:45 -- Are you worried that Walker could get hurt in the Home Run Derby? 7:10 -- Where does the bullpen "trust tree" stand after the last week 14:50 -- Could Hunter Dobbins get into the rotation before a Dustin May trade? 18:55 -- What's next for Jimmy Crooks? 25:15 -- Stefan has a crucial example for fans who wants the Cardinals to ADD at the deadline 29:55 -- The Cardinals need to move the fences...but should it be BACK or IN? 34:20 -- The chat was trying to trade Burleson & we couldn't ignore that 37:10 -- What if the Cardinals could get an overpay in a trade for a major piece? 40:35 -- The 200-win pitcher is a dying breed... 47:25 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Cardinals Revealed Their Top Priority and it’s NOT Winning

It’s easy to say the Cardinals made multiple mistakes that put them in un-winnable games against but the Brewers, but it appears that the roster management was all a part of the larger plan and the biggest mistakes were things like relievers getting freak injuries And now the Cardinals have cemented their to priorities for 2026: pitching health & prospect handling. And that means that WINNING is not at the top of their list…Do fans see the vision? Does the vision make sense? 0:00 -- The Cardinals have made their priorities clear: pitchers & prospects over wins 8:40 -- Marmol's comments from Tuesday are all we need to see 13:55 -- Was this kind of short-term fallout inevitable? 23:05 -- The trade-offs started on Monday, was it a mistake? 30:35 -- It's INSANE that the Cardinals won't move Fitts to the 60-Day IL 33:25 -- If prospects like Mautz, Mathews & Baez were in the majors, would reactions be different? 38:30 -- Are you happy with the Cardinals current plan? 44:25 -- The Cardinals rebuild is unique. (Is that good?) 47:15 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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]