REDBIRD REVIEW In my little ol’ opinion, here are the best things about STL’s 2-1 series win over the visiting Atlanta Braves: 1. Two determined and exciting comeback wins on Saturday and Sunday. It was an emphatic response after the Cardinals got thumped 11-4...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW In two of their first four games at Wrigley Field, the Cardinals failed to get much of anything done against a minor-league pitcher who was summoned by the Cubs to start against their rivals. First it was Javier Assad in the opener of Tuesday’s...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Last night in Chicago, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol and pitching coach Mike Maddux finally got around to giving Jake Woodford an opportunity to start a ballgame. I guess you could say this was another step forward for Woodford. His first sign of...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW During their winning expedition, the Cardinals have explored many ways to win. And it seems to be working for a team that has the best record in the majors, 17-3, since July 31. That’s when the Cardinals began their mad dash into first place in the...
On the surface, it was improper for Cardinals catcher and franchise icon Yadier Molina to leave the team during the series in Arizona for reasons that had nothing to do with health, or a family-related emergency. Molina traveled to Puerto Rico to be with los Vaqueros...
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 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...
What a weekend. What a homestand. As good as it gets. Busch Stadium got a workout, with the packed ballpark rocking harder than it had in a long time. The Cardinals played their most inspiring baseball of the season, powered into first place, and left their fans...
