Cardinals Want Prospects, Fans Want Playoffs…Can STL Have Their Cake & Eat It Too?

Did the Cardinals Front Office REVEAL Their Deadline Plans?

Randy Karraker was in attendance for yesterday’s Cardinals presser, and sat down for longer interviews with new Cardinals President of Business Ops Anuk Karunaratne & POBO Chaim Bloom, and we *think* we’ve got a good idea of what the organization is going to do at the deadline… Do the fans agree with this plan of action? Is it the best for the Cardinals to reach their goals? 0:00 -- Will the Cardinals give up on Liberatore after another bad start 5:35 -- What are the Cardinals "ambitious goals"? 8:20 -- What are the best ways for them to reach those goals? 15:05 -- The Cardinals are going to be active at the deadline--to what end 25:20 -- Do you want to watch the Cardinals if they aren't making a playoff run? 28:50 -- Can this team's pitching win a playoff series? Can they make it there? 35:35 -- Let's just be realistic about what this team's chances actually are--or could be 40:00 -- Didn't fans just spend years complaining about "just get it?" 42:35 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Doug Armstrong on Joel Hofer's Future and a Draft That Could Go Anywhere

Doug Armstrong won't say the Blues net belongs to Joel Hofer just yet, and his answer about what comes next might surprise you. With three first round picks and his final draft as GM looming, Armstrong holds nothing back on where St. Louis goes from here. Randy Karraker talks with Doug Armstrong on STL Sports Central ahead of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, where the Blues hold three first round picks (No. 11, No. 15, and No. 29). Armstrong breaks down the goaltending picture with Hofer and Jordan Binnington, the team's draft strategy and willingness to trade up, down, or for a ready-made player, and the young core of Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas, and Jimmy Snuggerud. He also reflects on 16 unforgettable years, the 2019 Stanley Cup, the losses that still sting, and his transition into a new role supporting incoming GM Alexander Steen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Has Pallante Silenced the Doubters? | Think of the Worst Cardinals Trade Proposal, And Then Go Worse

Randy Karraker is live to talk about another strong start for a Cardinals pitching staff that needs every positive performance they can get their hands on…this time it was Andre Pallante with a fourth consecutive strong June performance—and that’s now 6/7 starts with 2 or fewer ER But do the Cardinals need to go outside the organization for some second half pitching help? National media continues to think they do… 0:00 -- Has Pallante changed your opinion so far in 2026? 4:15 -- Should this be a lesson in patience for pitchers (cough *Libby* cough) 14:20 -- What's the CORRECT level of patience? 16:30 -- What about Sonny Gray returning to the Cardinals? 21:15 -- Are we sure the Cardinals shouldn't trade *certain* prospects 23:45 -- BREAKING: NCAA approves age-based eligibility, 5-for-5 rule 25:30 -- The NFL has finally discovered where to draw their hard moral line 32:45 -- MLB owners think you are stupid 39:00 -- What's the most disappointing Blues loss in Army's tenure? 40:20 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bernie Has One Worry About the Cardinals' Wave of Young Arms | The Randy Karraker Show

Bernie Miklasz says one talented Cardinals reliever is one phone call away from saving his career, and it has nothing to do with his arm. He also discusses the roster moves that rebuilt half of St. Louis' lineup. On this week's visit to The Randy Karraker Show, Bernie and Randy break down the Cardinals' fast-moving evaluation year: the decision to DFA Chris Roycroft, the MLB debut of 2023 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Max Rajcic, and what it all says about Chaim Bloom's disciplined plan. They dig into the dramatic June turnaround in the bottom of the order, Thomas Saggese's uncertain long-term role, and the franchise's remarkable run of pitcher health. Then it gets nostalgic with a Michael Wacha "what if" about the 2021 rotation that never came together, before closing with Weekly Wisdom on the biggest trade deadline question of the summer: extend Dustin May, or cash in? Presented by: The Medicare Man, Ryan Raphael. Expert Medicare help, at no cost to you, since 2003. Visit https://www.MedicareManSTL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bernie's Warning About Rushing The Cardinals Next Star | The Randy Karraker Show

Could the Cardinals be the team nobody in the National League wants to face down the stretch? Bernie Miklasz lays out exactly why this wild card race is wide open and what it would actually take for St. Louis to lock up a playoff spot. Randy Karraker and Bernie Miklasz break down the cluttered NL standings, the magic number for a 2026 wild card berth, and why no contender is built to pull away. Then they dig into Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez after his historic four home run game at Triple-A Memphis, including the one scouting red flag that has the front office holding him back. Plus, Victor Scott II finally swinging freely, and a heartfelt Father's Day conversation about bonding with their dads over baseball. Follow STL Sports Central: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]