THE REDBIRD REVIEW The St. Louis Cardinals don’t begin their Grapefruit League schedule until Feb. 22, but off the field they’re getting clobbered by critics who have strong opinions about the team’s slothful offseason. Before I get to what national media are saying,...
Less than a week ago, David Freese politely declined induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, passing on the honor after a multitude of fans voted for the hometown boy with tremendous enthusiasm. St. Louis loved Freese when the San Diego Padres traded him for Jim...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals were able to grab two straight wins in New York before moving down the Atlantic coast for three games in Washington. They took two of three at Citi Field to win their first series since May 21, and the two-game winning streak is their...
Since the news popped on the Cardinals’ tentative trade agreement with Colorado for Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, a question keeps bugging me: What did I miss? You see, I was adamant: I just couldn’t believe Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and president of...
In re-signing pitching paragon Adam Wainwright to a one-year contract for 2021, the Cardinals did the right thing, the good thing, the obvious thing — and one of their favorite things. Cards management made a pragmatic deal, and got an essential player to take...