The All-Star break was fine. No, not really. So let’s play ball … again. Even though the Cardinals (50-44) already have played 58 percent of their regular–season games, their “second half” resumes this weekend with three bouts in Cincinnati. The Cardinals are...
The All-Star Pause ends Friday for the Cardinals, as they open a weekend series at Cincinnati. It’s important for the Redbirds to take flight without delay; nine of their first 11 games of the second half will be played against teams with losing records. I’m doing...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW In yesterday’s column, I explained why I believe the Cardinals will overtake Milwaukee and win the NL Central. I intentionally left out a relevant opinion because I wanted to save it for today’s follow-up analysis. Here’s that opinion: The Cardinals...
Who will win the NL Central? Hint: it won’t be the Pirates, Cubs or Reds. The Milwaukee Brewers (50-43) went into the All-Star break with a half-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals (50-44) and the division title is there for the snatching. FanGraphs projections...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW With Sunday’s rainout, the Cardinals decelerated into the All-Star break with a 50-44 record, and parked only one-half game behind the first–place Brewers in the NL Central standings. It could be better, but the Cardinals slouched to a 13-17 record...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Dodgers put the Cardinals through a spell of cruel and unusual punishment on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium, scoring seven runs in the final three innings to overcome a six-run deficit to pull off a stunning 7-6 victory that crushed the home...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Give the Cardinals credit for pulling themselves out of a pit to salvage some respect at the end of a savage 11-game stretch against the Phillies and Braves. After getting kicked around to go 1-5 in the first six encounters, the Cardinals showed...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals were ambushed again on Tuesday night, getting shoved into a 5-1 deficit after one inning of play in Atlanta. There would be no recovery, no comeback, no hope. Final score: 7-1. And the Tuesday loss was similar to Monday’s loss when the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals had a miserable Monday in Atlanta, losing 6-3 in a game that included a 2 hour, 37 minute break from bad pitching. Sitting out a lengthy rain delay may be boring, but the storm gave the Cardinals a chance to evacuate the field and head...
