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STL Sports Central presents The Randy Karraker Show, Tune in live each day on YouTube at 3 pm or catch the show on demand and on all major podcast outlets.

  1. 9 HRS AGO

    Is Victor Scott II A Major Leaguer? An Insider Told Bernie the Truth | The Randy Karraker Show

    Bernie Miklasz doesn't sugarcoat anything in this week's Friday meeting with Randy Karraker. An insider's verdict on a current St. Louis Cardinals outfielder left Randy stunned, and a past decision on Jordan Walker still haunts his thinking today. Bernie and Randy dig into the Cardinals' pitching depth crisis, the alarming numbers on top prospect Quinn Mathews in Memphis, why the starting rotation ranks 23rd in MLB ERA, and what the Cleveland blueprint says about what's coming next. Plus, Nathan Church's hot stretch, Victor Scott II's struggles at the plate and on the bases, and the brutal 17-game in 17 day schedule ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Is it time for the Cardinals to shakeup the roster? Church in CF? Crooks called up?

    The Cardinals have an off day and that means we have some time to make some moves! Victor Scott II continues to struggle at the plate, right as Nathan Church & Jose Fermin are improving at the plate and providing good defense in the outfield—will they change the rotation? And there’s GOT to be a point where Jimmy Crooks’ numbers outweigh some worries about his readiness to face MLB pitching… And we’ve got a little note about college recruiting that could COMPLETELY change the next few weeks for both the Billikens & Tigers 0:00 -- Remember when Draft Day was a fun thing in STL? 1:05 -- 17 games in 17 days starts tomorrow--will the pitching survive? 7:35 -- Does Victor Scott II need an extended break to get back on track 14:50 -- Church has been a better hitter, runner & fielder--why isn't he getting more CF time? 18:10 -- It's not reasonable to expect the Cardinals to give up on young players in 2026 21:00 -- Noot's return is still a ways off--but his skills would fit this lineup perfectly 25:50 -- What about a CF platoon? Too bad! Most of the options are lefties... 30:00 -- When will Crook's plus hitting outweigh his terrible strikeout rate 39:15 -- Why not just platoon Crooks versus righties at the MLB level 42:35 -- ...is Robbie Avila going to be allowed to return to SLU? 48:15 -- We stole this idea but...Who would go #1 in an ALL-TIME NFL Draft? 53:55 -- Which QB would you draft first? Marino? Elway? Montana 1:03:00 -- Who is the greatest MLB in NFL history? 1:08:15 -- Congrats to Jeremiyah Love! 1:08:35 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m

  3. 2D AGO

    Calling All Negative Cardinals Fans, Marmol Haters & Overall Doubters - You're going to LOVE this...

    We're live until 4PM to break down some Cardinals topics after they lost their winning streak night! Contrary to the common theme, it's time to give some credit to this Cardinals coaching staff, because they have an incredible young, inexperienced roster playing some of the best fundamental baseball that STL has seen in the last DECADE Don't believe us? Can't get over your hate for Oli? We've got PROOF! Plus, it's time to take another look at the Cardinals bullpen, as the tough stretch starting on Friday begins to loom... 1:00 -- Seems like the Cardinals are pretty fundamentally solid team--How'd that happen!? 9:45 -- Wait...I thought players didn't like playing for Marmol? 17:25 -- Just four players are responsible for 9/12 Cardinals errors 22:20 -- The offense being able to score without hits underlines what this team can do 26:30 -- Who is the best (active) manager in MLB? 33:00 -- The commenters grasp at straws to stay negative on Oli... 39:00 -- Marmol continues to manage his pitching staff at an above-average level 41:20 -- Did your roof get hit during the latest storm? Check out V3Contracting.com 44:00 -- Is the bullpen starting regain some confidence/trust? 48:40 -- ...is Pallante better through his first four starts than we expected 53:15 -- The Cardinals version of buying this summer will be "holding serve" 59:10 -- Are we worried about Herrera's lack of power? Short answer: No. 1:01:25 -- Is this version of running enough for the 80's-obsessed fans 1:02:15 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  4. 3D AGO

    THIS is Why Jimmy Crooks Isn't in St. Louis Yet | Bernie Miklasz + Randy Karraker

    Are the Cardinals quietly leading Major League Baseball in a category nobody is talking about? Bernie Miklasz joins Randy Karraker to unpack the hidden number that proves Oli Marmol's aggressive, old-school baseball blueprint is working in St. Louis. Bernie breaks down why this Cardinals club reminds him of the athletic 1990s teams, the real reason catching prospect Jimmy Crooks is stuck in Triple-A, how the front office is protecting its starting pitchers, and why Alec Burleson's early slump against lefties is not something to panic about. 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

    40 min

  5. 4D AGO

    One Of Chaim Bloom's KEY Acquisitions Is Done For 2026 | Army's Big Reveal on Thomas+Binner

    Doug Armstrong just pulled back the curtain on an interesting conversation. What he told the Blues locker room after the trade deadline was not what anyone expected, and the way the players responded may have cost St. Louis a top 3 pick. Randy breaks down the stunning admission from the Blues GM, why Armstrong now says the belief inside that room is stronger because of it, and whether walking away from a potential franchise player in the draft was the right call. Plus the Cardinals take a brutal rotation hit as Richard Fitts is lost for the entire 2026 season, putting Chaim Bloom's Sonny Gray trade return on ice until 2027. 0:00 -- The Cardinals won 5 straight, but the biggest weekend news was a big injury 4:45 -- With 17 straight games starting on Friday, what do the Cardinals do with their pitching? 11:40 -- Masyn Winn & Nolan Gorman had BIG weekends--are you buying into either upswing? 20:10 -- Nolan Gorman's one good season in 2023 survived ONLY on streaks--this is who he is 26:30 -- Even known small-ball-baseball lover Randy Karraker says the Cardinals NEED power 29:15 -- Are the fans going to turn on VSII during his current struggles? 34:15 -- Is there a way to manipulate the lineup & get Gorman some better pitches? 39:30 -- Are you watching the NHL (without the Blues) or NBA playoffs this week? 44:30 -- Jim Montgomery has a lot positive things to say about Jordan Kyrou 46:25 -- Was Jordan Kyrou a "good" defensive forward this season? 50:00 -- Does it matter if the Blues name a captain? 53:00 -- Monty sees a playoff team--not a division champ--is that a realistic expectation? 54:50 -- Doug Armstrong seems to be a big fan of keeping the Hofer-Binnington pairing 1:02:10 -- Army says he holds Robert Thomas at the absolute highest value 1:05:00 -- The Blues FO *tried* to get a high pick--the roster had a different plan (and that's a good thing) 1:12:00 -- The discussion around tanking is more about TIMING than anything else 1:18:00 -- Are you willing to build a Brady Tkachuk deal around Jimmy Snuggerud? 1:21:00 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 23m

  6. APR 16

    Walker's Start is Real--But are the Cardinals' Other Early Struggles Here to Stay?

    Randy Karraker is live to break down a big week for a young Cardinals team--and for us as Cardinals' fans: it's a long season and there's still a lot to come We've poured over Walker's start and we're confident he's setup for a great season--but what about the slow starts for Cardinals like Alex Burleson, Masyn Winn & Ivan Herrera? And with the transfer portal open, one local team has made a couple of BIG moves--where does this put them for expectations next season? 0:00 -- Can the Cardinals take advantage of a bad Astros squad on the road 4:45 -- Is Masyn Winn's slow start at the plate something to worry about 10:15 -- We have even more reasons to be excited about the early returns on Wetherholt 14:40 -- Another rookie just got a big extension & JJ's clock keeps ticking 18:25 -- The Cardinals are playing moneyball, but it's the fun-to-watch version 22:00 -- Cardinals are taking advantage of a "development year" and that's a good thing 25:35 -- Crooks won't get called up until the Cardinals are ready to move on from Pages 31:40 -- Deep-diving into Ivan Herrera's numbers & why he's about to break out 36:00 -- Injuries stole the best 5-tool-prospect career we could've ever seen... 42:45 -- Did you house get hit hard by Wednesday's storm? Call V3 for a free inspection! 45:05 -- Dennis Gates just pulled an all-time transfer from kU & got his guard back! 48:45 -- Will the Tigers have enough outside shooting to compliment this new frontcourt? 56:15 -- The Blues could shift between the 11th & 8th best lottery spots depending on Game 82 58:40 -- Randy has a VERY important question for Blues fans... 1:00:20 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  7. APR 14

    Jordan Walker Cannot Be Stopped! While Gorman Has Barely Started... | Was the Blues Season a WASTE?

    Jordan Walker did it AGAIN! The Cardinals big weapon continues to defy all the expectations & betting odds as he continues to take balls out of the park at a rate higher than we've ever seen from an early-season Cardinals not named Albert Pujols... We're going to stop asking questions (leave those to experts like Xavier Scruggs) and just enjoy the ride for now. But that means we've got to talk about Nolan Gorman, who isn't even building on his mild strides from last season--how bad can his lack of power be for the Cardinals going forward? 0:00 -- JORDAN WALKER CANNOT BE STOPPED! 3:15 -- And we're all still waiting for Gorman to get started... 8:30 -- Could Jimmy Crooks give the Cardinals a lineup piece behind the plate? 13:40 -- Nolan Gorman's numbers have either stagnated or are falling off a cliff 27:30 -- How is Randy reacting to Victor Scott II's uneven start 29:45 -- Just quick reality check about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals 35:55 -- How quickly can the Cardinals find a way to get Pallante back in the bullpen? 40:00 -- You have a chance to hang out with BIG CITY, Matt Adams, tomorrow night! 42:50 -- The runway for Gorman isn't going anywhere (yet) 45:00 -- What would you consider a "very good" rookie campaign for JJ Wetherholt? 47:45 -- Could Graceffo be the answer for the long-relief need (& keep Pallante in the rotation?) 49:00 -- When Crooks gets called up, he needs to be the number 1 catcher 53:35 -- Was the 2025-26 Blues season a waste of our time? 56:50 -- Jim Montgomery says the last few weeks don't matter--where does that leave us? 1:03:50 -- Show Close (We're live at BPV tomorrow after the Cardinals game!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  8. APR 13

    Cardinals Pitching Needs Change: Does Fitts' Injury Put it on Hold? | Are JJ & Cards Negotiating?

    The cracks in the Cardinals pitching staff have already formed and cost them a few games and now a key injury makes matters worse. Do the Cardinals have the bodies to pivot on the move? Could they help things out by re-ordering the current starting rotation? How would that even work? And after our talk about a JJ extension last week, we have a (small) update... 0:00 -- Show Open 0:38 -- This weekend exposed a Cardinals pitching staff that needs to shake things up 6:00 -- There's some alarming trends for Matt Svanson in 2026 so far 13:30 -- Pallante getting shellacked early is another potential problem 19:00 -- YOUR CHANCE TO MEET MATT ADAMS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT 21:35 -- Is Jordan Walker's potential turnaround the best Randy has ever seen? 27:00 -- What will Lars Nootbaar's role be when he returns from injury 29:00 -- How much can we buy into the early season results for Walker 31:45 -- Rob Cerfolio might be the biggest Cardinal move of the last few years 34:25 -- Joe Roderick live from Busch Stadium on the Cardinals reaction to Svanson's struggles 37:50 -- Is there a way, with the schedule, to separate Leahy & Pallante in the rotation? 45:15 -- JoeRod says the Cardinals all-you-can-eat ticket are worth it (we've developed a tracking app, btw) 49:50 -- Rosenthal says that JJ & the Cards are talking, but not progressing 56:00 -- The only question for the extension is how highly the Cardinals project Wetherholt 58:20 -- Will Binnington get an ovation in his last potential Blues start 59:15 -- and the Red Wings miss the playoffs again! & the Blues get a second lottery pick! 1:01:33 -- Want to meet Matt Adams after Wednesday's Cardinals game 1:02:40 -- Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
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STL Sports Central presents The Randy Karraker Show, Tune in live each day on YouTube at 3 pm or catch the show on demand and on all major podcast outlets.

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  • Creator
    STL Sports Central
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Randy Karraker Show

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