The 2026 Cardinals: Actually Good or Playing With Fire?

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]

$300 Million?? We Thought TOO SMALL on a Potential Jordan Walker Extension

We tried to get a handle on what a Jordan Walker extension could look like for the St. Louis Cardinals and it appears we very much UNDERSHOT the entire idea. Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold joined 101 ESPN earlier this week and completely changed the expectations, saying that DOUBLING Wetherholt’s guaranteed money ($112.5 million) would be the ‘starting point’ in the Walker negotiations… Can the Cardinals pull that off? Would you want them to? 0:00 -- Did we shoot TOO low on a potential Walker extension? 7:00 -- Compare Walker to other ~300mm players--does the resume match up? 14:35 -- Does it make sense for the Cardinals to go *that* high? 20:50 -- Teams are using generative AI during the game, & MLB wants to stop it 33:30 -- The chat has some thoughts on the Jordan Walker conversation... 38:00 -- The Cardinals cannot let Walker go to arbitration 47:00 -- We can't ignore the Walker side of this whole thing 52:20 -- Jordan Walker with $300mm & a doctorate could save the world... 57:45 -- Quick preview of STL CITY SC returning with a rivalry matchup vs. SKC 58:45 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

17 Games Before the Trade Deadline: What Can the Cardinals Learn?

We have a little time before the Cardinals return from the All-Star Break, and once they are back there's a short time before the big decisions have to made. Seventeen games, in fact. What could change in that time frame? What can the Cardinals learn? 0:00 -- Show Open 1:00 -- 95 games in the Cardinals should have a plan that 17 more games won't change 5:00 -- This next stretch is about the rest of Major League Baseball setting the market 10:15 -- How many teams will actually be "sellers" when August 3rd rolls around? 18:15 -- The Twins (or anyone from the AL Central) could completely change the trade deadline 25:15 -- Could a Dustin May trade send the wrong message to the clubhouse? 30:00 -- What you rather have the prospects from a May trade or a comp pick from a QO? 37:45 -- Does the Austin Riley horror story scare off the Cardinals from a Walker extension? 46:25 -- Is JJ Wetherholt driving the Cardinals in 2026? 47:15 -- Does Randy Karraker think we'll see Quinn Mathews this year 49:30 -- The Jordan Walker topic is gonna be unavoidable... 59:00 -- Talking more Cardinals 2nd half, Walker extension & more this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]