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

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]

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]