Why the Cardinals Just Sent Their Center Fielder to Memphis | Cards Central 365

Why the Cardinals Just Sent Their Center Fielder to Memphis | Cards Central 365

Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the Victor Scott II demotion, the Nathan Church return, and why the front office finally handed Oli Marmol the bench he has been begging for. In this off-day edition of Cards Central 365, the guys cover the three-game sweep of the Reds, what Lars Nootbaar's return adds to the St. Louis lineup, and how Marmol can now make pinch-hit and matchup moves as early as the fourth inning. 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ 🎧 You can also listen to this content: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cards-hub/id1796503718 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PlArXkIL0cpvSxHjuqjF4 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]

Cards SWEEP Reds with WILD 8th Inning Rally! | Cards Central 365 Postgame

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds recap: the Cardinals win 5-3 and complete the SWEEP behind a chaotic 8th inning rally built on pure small ball pressure. Chris Pelikan and Luke Slabaugh break down how the Cardinals manufactured runs late with two singles, a walk, and multiple Reds bullpen errors that completely flipped a 3-2 game. Victor Scott’s sacrifice bunt turned into a game-changing E1 that gave the Cardinals the lead—and Busch Stadium felt it immediately. We also dive into: Bryan Torres hitting his second career home run in a key 5th inning rally Michael McGreevy delivering his second straight quality start, allowing just two solo home runs How the Cardinals used speed, execution, and pressure to force mistakes Why this 5-3 win and series sweep over the Reds feels like a turning point If you watched that 8th inning, you know exactly what that felt like. This is Cardinals baseball at its best. Subscribe for daily Cardinals coverage, postgame breakdowns, and in-depth analysis you won’t get anywhere else. #Cardinals #STLCards #ForTheLou #MLB #CardinalsBaseball #Reds #MLBRecap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Nootbaar GO-AHEAD BLAST! Cardinals Rally Past Reds 6-5 | Cards Central 365 Postgame

Lars Nootbaar is BACK! Noot delivers the go-ahead 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the Cincinnati Reds 6-5. Luke Slabaugh and Ethan Hannaford bring the energy on Cards Central 365 with a fan-first breakdown of a game that had everything: frustration, missed chances, and a late-game explosion. The Cardinals went 4-for-10 with RISP but stranded 7 runners, and none bigger than the bases-loaded, no-out disaster in the 6th. Down one run, Oli Marmol plays the matchups, but Jimmy Crooks rolls into a double play that Marmol cannot challenge, and the rally dies. That inning felt like the game… until Noot changed it. Matthew Liberatore started strong, then completely lost feel late—fastball command vanished, secondaries missed spots. He allows all 5 Reds runs (3 earned), and it’s another example of how quickly things can unravel the third time through. Jordan Walker launched his 16th homer (career-high tying), the only extra-base hit before Nootbaar flipped the night with one swing. And give the bullpen its due: 4.2 scoreless innings. That’s how you survive a night where you leave runs all over the field. This is Cardinals baseball right now: tense, but alive. And today, Nootbaar delivered the moment. On this episode: Nootbaar’s return and clutch go-ahead HR The 6th inning collapse with bases loaded, no outs Marmol’s matchup decisions under the microscope Liberatore’s middle-inning command issues Bullpen dominance keeps hope alive Subscribe for daily Cardinals coverage that treats you like part of the show. #STLCards #Cardinals #LarsNootbaar #MLB #Reds #CardinalsWin #JordanWalker #Liberatore #MLBHighlights #Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Noot Returns, Dobbins Shines, St. Louis Cardinals SMACK Reds, 10-3 | Cards Central Postgame

The St Louis Cardinals beat up on the Cincinnati Reds, 10-3. Ethan Hannaford and Chris Pelikan break down all of the action on Cards Central Postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Oli Marmol SUDDENLY Has A Problem He Hasn't Had In Years | Cards Central 365

Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan break down the roster moves nobody saw coming and the tough decisions waiting just around the corner. On this off day edition of Cards Central 365, the guys dig into Nootbaar's long awaited 2026 debut against the Reds, what his return means for a struggling bottom of the order, and the looming roster crunch involving Victor Scott II, Nathan Church, and Ramón Urías. Plus, a deep dive on Cardinals trade value, a look back at the Jordan Montgomery deal, the emergence of the St Louis bullpen, and Ryan Fagan's behind the scenes reporting on MLB debut patches. 🍔 Brought to you by Mac's Downtown in Alton, IL https://macsdowntown.com/ 🔨 Presented by Graybar https://www.graybar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]