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Cards Central

STL Sports Central
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Walker
Spring Training
Cardinals
Baseball
Matthew Liberatore
Milwaukee Brewers
Major League Baseball
Brendan Donovan
Andre Pallante
Chicago Cubs
Lars Nootbaar
JJ Wetherholt
Kyle Leahy
Masyn Winn
Dustin May
Cincinnati Reds
MLB Network
Kansas City Royals
Seattle Mariners

Cards Central from STL Sports Central is the home for all of the latest St. Louis Cardinals content. Featuring Cards Central 365, our daily Cardinals show hosted by Joe Roderick along with Cardinals Radio Network Broadcaster Mike Claiborne, Brenden Schaeffer, Stefan Caray, Ryan Fagan, Joe Roderick. STL Sports Central will also have a post-game show for each Cardinals game right here on the Cards C... more

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It’s September, and the Cardinals are getting a look at some important pieces of their future.

Joe Roderick catches up with Mike Claiborne from Los Angeles to discuss the arrival of highly regarded catching prospect Leo Bernal and what he could brin... more

With September here and the Cardinals entering the final stretch of the 2026 season, Joe Roderick and Hunter Mulholland turn their attention to postseason hardware on this edition of Cards Central 365.

Could Alec Burleson take home a Silver Slugger ... more

It was too little, too late for the Cardinals on Sunday, as they found themselves in a 4-0 deficit, but tried to make make things interesting late, eventually falling short, 5-4

Alec Burleson picked up his 100th RBI of the season in the loss

Learn ... more

The Pirates struck early, but gave the Cardinals plenty of opportunities to get back in the game, but in the end, they held on and beat the Cards 6-2 on Saturday afternoon. Joshua Baez hit his 5th home run of the season in the loss

Joe Roderick and... more

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Recent Guests

Polo Ascencio
Cardinal announcer (Spanish language play-by-play)
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Cardinals pitcher
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Joe Roderick
Host of Cards Central Instant Reaction Show
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Co-host/guest on Cards Central Instant Reaction Show
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Katie Wu
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Hosts

Joe Roderick
Host across multiple Card Central programs; long-time Cardinals postgame and 365 formats.
Ethan Hannaford
Co-host on Cards Central Postgame Show; regular contributor across formats.
Brenden Schaeffer
Co-host and host of Cards Central Postgame and 365 programs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Good analysis

    As a lifelong Cardinals fan, I greatly enjoy and appreciate listening to this podcast. You provide excellent analysis and commentary on each game and insight into the factors that influence managerial decisions and strategy. My only suggestion is to focus more on the game analysis and less on the comments from those watching, which often seem to reflect a small but vocal minority of fans. As a listener, I am interested in the analysis and breakdown of each game not your arguments with random fan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkfromPenn
    United States9 days ago
  • Looking forward to adding this my IHeart Radio podcast library in 2026

    I have been really enjoying new episodes and old episodes of Cards Central because it’s making me feel comfortable so I know what I been hearing about on this podcast moving forward. Please publish new episodes on all podcasts platforms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LexLuthor2012
    United States7 months ago
  • Looking forward to adding this my IHeart Radio podcast library in 2026

    I have been really enjoying new episodes and old episodes of Cards Central because it’s making me feel comfortable so I know what I been hearing about on this podcast moving forward. Keep the episodes coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LexLuthor2012
    United States10 months ago

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Fans appreciate listener interaction and sponsor reads that ground episodes in the local community.
Positive remarks suggest the show is a reliable source for both game recaps and long-term roster discussion.
Listeners praise the consistent coverage and deep dive into Cardinals topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jordan Walker Continues to Surge | Mondays with Mike | Cards Central 365
Q: How do you handle call timing during a big moment like a rookie getting called up and getting his first hit or homer?
We focus on getting it right, take time to tell the story, and pass along the call to the player so it can live on their phone as a keepsake.
Jordan Walker Continues to Surge | Mondays with Mike | Cards Central 365
Q: What are your thoughts on Jordan Walker's development this season?
Walker shows a disciplined approach, patience at the plate, and the ability to hit for power without trying to do too much, which is why there's optimism about his progress over a full season.
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Q: What do the Cardinals need to do to climb into a better position in the division?
They need rival teams like the Reds to struggle with injuries and for their own young players to significantly improve.
Chaim Bloom on the Brendan Donovan Deal + Prospect Haul | STL Sports Central
Q: How do you balance speed and power with a lot of swing and miss in a player?
We are optimistic about training and programming to help him improve, but we recognize the challenge.
Chaim Bloom on the Brendan Donovan Deal + Prospect Haul | STL Sports Central
Q: Can you talk about how the competitive balance picks pushed this trade over the top?
Those picks were crucial to the deal happening and increased the overall value significantly.

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Two longtime Cardinals-focused hosts break down game-by-game performance, bullpen decisions, and roster moves, with frequent fan interaction and sponsor integrations. Episodes tend to center on in-season analysis, trade deadline chatter, minor-league prospects, and long-term team building, often balancing immediate results against development. A notable strength is the conversational banter among regulars who cover postgame and365 shows, giving listeners a steady mix of tactical insights, nostalgia, and local sports context that's likely appealing to dedicated Cardinals fans and local sports enthusiasts.

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Recent guests on Cards Central include:

1. Polo Ascencio
2. Iván Herrera
3. Jordan Walker
4. Riley O'Brien
5. Joe Roderick
6. Brenden Schaeffer
7. Katie Wu
8. Hunter Mulholland

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