The Cardinals are in good shape as they make the turn into September. They are trending favorably. Their record (76-55) is sharp. Their offense is putting men on base and probing space with frequent home-run shots. The pitching staff has fewer gaps, and a determined...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The St. Louis Cardinals became a different team in August. A much better team in August. Their offense was the best in baseball. Their starting rotation was hardened by two crucial trades. They repeatedly rallied from deficits and jolted opponents...
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...
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 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...
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...
The Cardinals battlemented their rotation at the trade deadline by acquiring two above-average starting pitchers who haven’t missed a turn in the rotation all season. Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery will help. This is a better team now. During the final round of...
The intriguing dalliance with the Washington Nationals over the future of outfield prodigy Juan Soto was fun while it lasted, and the tease created a tingling sensation and exhilaration among the wild-eyed faithful that wanted the Cardinals to go big and bold. Members...
