THE REDBIRD REVIEW Albert Pujols is having The Best Goodbye. The most satisfying part about Pujols being back in The Lou for his farewell season with the Cardinals? He’s played a major role in leading the Cardinals in their dominant drive to first place. Let’s recap:...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW I’ve been writing and talking about St. Louis sports since 1985. I’ve been privileged to witness many wonderful teams, performances and moments. It’s been a blast. I’m a lucky dude. The most memorable experiences include the Blues’ incredible run to...
The Cardinals (65-51) are in their most positive groove of the season, having won 11 of 14 games since the Aug. 2 trade deadline to surge into first place in the NL Central, three games ahead of the Brewers. It’s taken a while, but Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals won a game that was close to becoming an unbearable loss. After taking a 3-0 lead over the roadkill Rockies, you can’t give the game away. You just can’t. And especially not to this particular opponent, which came into Busch Stadium...
Albert Pujols is making Cardinals fans and his teammates very happy in the summer of love. He’s a leader in the clubhouse, a sage for young players, and an increasingly intimidating presence in the lineup. His at-bats are now must-see events. Busch Stadium is alive...
Greetings. The Cardinals didn’t play ball on Monday so I’ll dig into an issue that fans are talking about. First Up: Who Should Bat Leadoff? There’s no obvious answer, and so I won’t pretend that this is an easy call. Among other things, two of the candidates have...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Sunday’s baseball party at Busch Stadium was close to perfect. Sunshine, glorious weather, first place on the line, and a fast-paced game that left you with less time to catch your breath and cool your mind. The Brewers led early, the Cardinals...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW By now we shouldn’t be surprised when the Cardinals go splat on the road. It didn’t matter that the boys had just completed a rambunctious 6-0 homestand with sweeps of the Cubs and Yankees. When the Cards boarded the aero plane for their trip to...
NOTES ON MY SCORECARD 1) The Milwaukee Brewers got back on track by beating the Tampa Bay Rays on consecutive days. The Crew, feeling better about themselves, are off on Thursday. They’re looking forward to the three-game series against the Cardinals that opens Friday...
