THE WATCH LIST With the Cardinals going with a “play the kids” season in 2025, the emphasis on youth and discovery will be front and center in the way we watch St. Louis baseball in the new year. If the Cardinals are indeed serious about this, then we will see some of...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW As the Cardinals begin the long and winding process that leads them into the 2025 season, I’m already on the way to setting a record for typing and saying these two words: young players. Or, if you prefer … young guys or maybe young dudes. As in:...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals couldn’t complete a four-game sweep of the Pirates because the offense got shut down again in Thursday’s 3-2 loss at Busch Stadium. For the 73rd time this season, the Cardinals were held to three runs or fewer in a game. Only three NL...
Remember when the St. Louis Cardinals were among the industry leaders for their successful drafting and development of young prospects? Me too. I was doing some morning reading earlier today, browsing The Athletic. Something caught my attention. The piece described...
BIRD BYTES 1. In his last five games for Triple A Memphis, Nolan Gorman has larruped four home runs, batted .333, and slugged 1.000. He also walked three times and struck out only twice in the five games. 2. Gorman has made progress, striking out only 11 times in 67...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW I have something to look forward to, and I think I speak for many of you. Here goes: there are only 18 more games to go on the schedule, and then we are free. We will not have to watch this appallingly inferior St. Louis Cardinals offense...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW I was pleased to see the reports of Triple A Memphis infielder Thomas Saggese being promoted by the Cardinals. Saggese entered the season as the Cardinals’ No. 3 prospect according to the respected baseball analyst R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Greetings. In the latest Review, I’ll be addressing a range of topics that include Michael Siani, Paul Goldschmidt, Matthew Liberatore, Steven Matz, Sonny Gray, and more. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT: The Cardinals outlasted the Brewers for a 7-4 victory...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW After getting socked and bopped 9-3 by the Brewers on Monday, the Cardinals now have a 1.0 percent chance to qualify for the postseason. The Cards are 5 and ½ games out of the third wild-card spot with three teams ahead of them and only 24 games...
