Matthew Liberatore flat-out said he wants the Opening Day start, and the Cardinals’ new-look rotation might actually let him take it. Brenden Schaeffer and Ryan Fagan break down why this is the...
The Cardinals are reportedly closing in on a deal with veteran reliever Ryane Stanek, and Card Central 365 breaks down what it could mean for a franchise clearly leaning into a low-risk, high-rewar...
The Brendan Donovan trade chatter just got louder, and this time it’s because one major domino didn’t fall. With Ketel Marte staying in Arizona, the Cardinals might suddenly be holding more leverag...
The Cardinals avoided arbitration with all seven eligible players, and that matters more than you think. In Chaim Bloom’s first run at arbitration in St. Louis, the front office took a noticeably d...
The Cardinals made a quiet roster move, but the real conversation is about what comes next. Does adding Justin Bruihl signal anything bigger, or is this simply depth for a long season ahead? Joe...
MLB executives are already believing in JJ Wetherholt, and the Cardinals may not have a choice but to fast-track him. When insiders around baseball say he is the favorite for NL Rookie of the Year,...
The clock is ticking on the Nolan Arenado situation and the Cardinals are running out of options. With spring training just 5 weeks away, Joe and Brenden break down why this trade MUST happen and w...
On this New Year’s edition of Cards Central 365, Ethan Hannaford and Luke Slabaugh take a deep dive into the St. Louis Cardinals’ evolving 2026 starting rotation and what it reveals about the organ...
The Cardinals are not contending in 2026, but for the first time in years, fans actually understand the plan. Two months into the Chaim Bloom era, transparency, decisive trades, and a clear vision ...
The Angels just cleared a massive contract, and suddenly a Nolan Arenado trade feels very real. With Anthony Rendon gone and third base wide open in Anaheim, the Cardinals may finally have their cl...
With a new year bringing renewed hope for the Cardinals, Joe Roderick and Brendan Schaefer zero in on one glaring issue holding St. Louis back: the complete lack of a true middle-of-the-order power...
Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down which St. Louis Cardinals most desperately need a fresh start heading into 2026. The conversation centers on Jordan Walker, his stalled development...
The Brendan Donovan trade talks are dragging, and there’s a reason why. The Seattle Mariners are drawing a hard line on their big league pitching, putting the Cardinals in a tough spot. Joe Roderi...
The Cardinals traded Willson Contreras, so now what? Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down whether lineup balance actually matters for a Cardinals team clearly focused on the future, not ma...
In this post-Christmas edition of Card Central 365, Ethan Hannaford and Hunter Mulholland continue Part 2 of their “Most Intriguing St. Louis Cardinals Storylines for 2026” series, diving deep into...
Did the Oakland Athletics just dictate the future of the St. Louis Cardinals payroll? Joe Roderick and Matthew Rocchio break down how Tyler Soderstrom's new contract sets the market for Alec Burl...
Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan used this holiday edition of Card Central 365 to step away from roster talk and dive into the nostalgia of baseball cards, sharing personal stories that tied the hobby c...
On the Christmas Day edition of Card Central 365, Joe Roderick is joined by Randy Karriker for a nostalgic and lighthearted holiday conversation centered around one of the most memorable Christmas ...
In this holiday edition of Card Central 365, Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaefer dive into the uncertain future of Cardinals standout Brendan Donovan and the broader direction of the organization und...
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox have discussed a trade involving Brendan Donovan, but does this deal make sense after the Willson Contreras move? Joe Ro...
