The Randy Karraker Show

Randy Karraker is live for the next hour to talk about ANOTHER big Cardinals win (thanks to Sports Dictator John Fisher for the minor league park dimensions) and we've got our usual discussion topic PLUS a big DOUBLE interview with a pair of Athletics & Cardinals broadcasters! With Hunter Dobbins an available option & the bullpen needing ONE more arm to really settle in --should the Cardinals shake up the rotation? And if they could--should they reorder who is going when? At the halfway mark, we'll be joined by BOTH of the Caray brothers, Stefan & Chris, live from Sacramento to talk about Game 2 of the Series! 0:00 -- Cardinals get another big win--this time in Sacramento 0:45 -- Jordan Walker & the return of the "5 Tool Player" 7:10 -- Is it more likely that Jordan Walker has a 30/30 season or a 40/20 season? 8:30 -- Should the Cardinals tweak the starting rotation? 15:45 -- The Cardinals could do with shaking things up a little bit... 21:30 -- The Donnie revision is already starting & we won't allow it 26:40 -- The Caray brothers, Stefan & Chris, join the show! 33:15 -- The A's & Cardinals roster are eerily similar 44:30 -- The pitchers *ceiling* might not be high, but the *floor* is more than enough 49:40 -- What could McGreevy become in the future? 53:15 -- The NFL is finally finishing their plan to go global 57:10 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker has a busy day today: First we're breaking down some crucial questions about the Cardinals as they get back in action late tonight... The he'll take on the mantle of MLBPA lead negotiator as CBA talks begin... And in the scond half, the return of John Denton to the Cardinals beat breaking down the first stretch of the season & the recent promotion of Rainiel Rodriguez... 0:00 -- Pete Thamel reports that Hardy has been released from the hospital 3:15 -- The Cardinals are getting set for another important stretch against a tough schedule 6:20 -- TIOLI IS BACK -- #1 The Cardinals will finish below .500 12:55 -- Noot will be a disappointment when he comes back -- TIOLI 15:45 -- Ivan Herrera will catch more MLB games than Jimmy Crooks -- TIOLI 18:05 -- Kewan Lacy will be drafted higher than Ahmad Hardy -- TIOLI 20:25 -- Five Cardinals will hit 15+ HRs, but Gorman won't be one of them -- TIOLI 24:25 -- MLB CBA discussion's have begun: What makes sense for both sides? 29:40 -- Roundtable Sports' John Denton RETURNS to the RKS 38:45 -- Jordan Walker's numbers continue to impress 44:25 -- Has Wetherholt already changed the Cardinals' culture? 48:40 -- Is the Cardinals future closer on the current roster? 51:15 -- An update on Rainiel Rodriguez, Jimmy Crooks & Blaze Jordan 55:40 -- Fun with Numbers: Jordan Walker edition 57:45 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker is live for the next hour to break down the first big stretch of the Cardinals season: the 17-in-17 run, that actually turned into 16-in-17, and might've shown us all how good one of the youngest rosters in MLB could be in 2026. The rotation behind McGreevy & May looks solid. The lineup continues to have multiple breakout points, thanks to a still-improving Jordan Walker. And the bullpen has given us some reason to hope despite the first real blimp on the season for Riley O'Brien. What does this mean going forward into ANOTHER stretch against a handful of top MLB squads? 0:00 -- Ahmad Hardy news forces Randy to bring up the "Wheel of Misfortune" 9:01 -- What are the biggest takeaways from the Cardinals recent 16-in-17 stretch 10:45 -- The starting pitching is, at worst, looking to be consistently "solid" 18:45 -- You can chalk up McGreevy's recent brilliance to his new usage of ONE pitch 27:12 -- Do we use too many numbers to prove these points? 31:37 -- Are you starting to trust this bullpen? 35:50 -- The health of the staff + some young pitchers improving gives the Cardinals real depth 40:17 -- Could we see another trade for a defense-first catcher? 47:00 -- Does the Rodriguez promotion (& Crooks success) move the catcher timeline up? 56:10 -- We're fully BUYING Jordan Walker's 2026 start 59:50 -- Which Rams offensive lineman stole the most money from the Rams? 1:02:42 -- Blaze Jordan has a .946 OPS & a 11.5% SO rate--how long until he gets a chance? 1:06:23 -- In case you missed it: The "Wheel of Misfortunate" & how to avoid 2am GSWs 1:08:05 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker is live and we’ve got to dive into a topic EVERYONE is breaking down: the trade deadline. Wait…why are we already talking about this? Because the Cardinals *mindset* is really the conversation we’re having—and the fans just aren’t down for this “patience” thing after years under Mo But we’re gonna try to keep this conversation normal… And stick around for Topic #2, as we have a quick update on our Joshua Baez conversation from Tuesday’s show 0:00 -- Could the Cardinals pivot from the plan & try to win at the deadline? 3:30 -- If the Cardinals at 63-50 at the Deadline, do they trade May & Romero? 12:25 -- If the Cardinals are just outside the Wildcard race, is it a yard sale 21:20 -- Does it make sense to hang on to Riley O'Brien for the whole season? 25:05 -- PUMP THE BREAKS--a little--on Baez's timeline for the majors 28:25 -- We are doomed to talk about Noot every damn day... 35:55 -- The point of this conversation is about the team's MINDSET going forward 38:20 -- Eduard Lowen speaking publicly on the passing of his wife, Ilona 49:50 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker bring you a full hour to to break down another Cardinals win in a very important month for this roster--because after yesterday's report cards, we're asking what YOUR expectations are for the Cardinals in May? Will VSII get going? Can Gorman find any consistency at the plate? And can the Cardinals keeps winning like this? 0:00 -- What are your expectations for the Cardinals in May? 8:55 -- The Cardinals need to continue to stay flexible--and plan for every eventuality 16:15 -- Could the Cardinals run into *too many* young players at certain positions? 19:55 -- There's precedent for Pages being a useful piece at the deadline 27:00 -- Is a there a point this month where you start calling for Baez and/or Crooks? 31:50 -- Does Nootbaar "need to go" at the deadline this summer? 40:15 -- Who's here on Flag Day: Jose Fermin vs. Victor Scott II 45:00 -- Does it make sense for Pozo to be here once Noot returns? 50:55 -- Is Jordan Walker's recent slump & response his next big step 59:05 -- Does a "good" Lars Nootbaar get moved at the deadline? 1:00:45 -- Blues have ~3% chance to jump in tonight's lottery 1:05:35 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker is live for a shorter Monday shot to break down some big questions we all still have despite a very good week for the Cardinals: What is this pitching staff? Can we expect *more* from this rotation? Can the bullpen stop giving up so many runs? We just missed the Holloway news on Friday so one quick question--could Army's last move be one of the best of his whole career? 0:00 -- Can the Cardinals keep surpassing expectations? 5:00 -- Are you positive most other managers could have the Cardinals in this spot? 8:05 -- We expected *more* from this pitching staff: Were we wrong 11:10 -- Was the Sonny Gray signing a "waste of money"? 13:35 -- Is Andrew Chafin an option to shore up a sketchy bullpen? 15:20 -- Does Randy want to see Jordan Walker higher in the batting order? 16:05 -- How long does Victor Scott II have to save his role in CF? 18:45 -- Should Nootbaar be a piece of this rebuild? Or a trade piece 23:20 -- Whether it's Army or Steen--the Holloway deal is PERFECT 25:00 -- Rocchio is sleep deprived & doesn't know his non-Blues hockey teams very well 27:35 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals just swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh and Bernie Miklasz says one rookie's first 30 games already rank ahead of Albert Pujols, Willie McGee, and Keith Hernandez. So why does this team still feel one bullpen meltdown away from heartbreak? Randy Karraker and Bernie Miklasz break down the surprising Cardinals start, the Chaim Bloom trade deadline question nobody wants to ask, Jordan Walker's defensive transformation in right field, the wide-open NL Central, Bernie's Kentucky Derby long shot at 10-1, and what to expect with the Dodgers coming to Busch. Presented by: The Medicare Man, Ryan Raphael. Expert Medicare help, at no cost to you, since 2003. Visit https://www.MedicareManSTL.com. 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

Kyle Leahy has been more than adequate as a starting pitcher, but some people in last night's postgame chat wanted to end the experiment after 6 starts. Also, a look at where the Cardinals rank in MLB power numbers, with 2 more home runs last night in a big win over the Pirates. Randy Karraker is LIVE, so join in on the conversation on this Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Karraker is LIVE on a Tuesday, talking about Monday night's Cardinals comeback win. Plus another report about JJ Wetherholt's worth, and a look at who is stepping up to be the 6th and 7th innings arms in the Cards pen. Get involved in the YouTube chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals lost all 3 to the Mariners this weekend, in 3 close games, and now head to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates. What can we learn from the weekend losses, and how do the Cardinals compare to the NL Central teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices