THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals scored five runs in Tuesday’s 8-5 defeat at Houston. With a well-pitched game that can be enough run production to supply a win. The Cardinals didn’t have the pitching part working. Starter Andre Palllante wasn’t viable, getting...
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S Hello! No preliminaries. Let’s get started with an updated review following Saturday’s 6-1 loss at Philadelphia. WHERE DID THE OFFENSE GO? I don’t know, but this offense isn’t the same when the Cardinals are missing Willson Contreras, Lars Nootbaar...
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S I don’t believe in curses. That said, the St. Louis outfield is cursed. Even by the established standards for this organization’s outfield in recent years – notoriously awful personnel decisions, frequent injuries, failed prospects, rotten luck and...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals have just one game left to play in May, the Friday-night series opener at Philadelphia. It’s been a rollicking ride, with the Redbirds swerving from one extreme to another. The Cardinals crashed. They cruised. They spun into a...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Andre Pallante gets an opportunity to emerge as the lucky winner in the “Choose A 5th Starter” contest being run by the Cardinals. He’ll start Wednesday’s 12:10 pm game against the Reds. We’re not sure what to expect here, but after being dispatched...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals swept the Cubs over the weekend, winning back-to-back games that went down to the final pitch with the final outcome still up for grabs. These games sizzled like the holiday-weekend grills. Busch Stadium was pulsating with the beating...
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S Where did that boring team go? I don’t know, but I hope they stay there. What we’re seeing lately is a thrilling, confident team that never stops competing. The gung-ho Cardinals are putting on a show. And the best thing about the their...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The audacious Cardinals are threatening to have a good season. Look at them now, boldly trying to overcome their ignominious start to 2024. Beating good teams. Beating bad teams. Winning one-run games. Winning at home. Winning with offense, winning...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals have something going. Their hitters are more energized and confident. The runs are rolling in. The dugout vibe has come alive; finally you can see a team that’s feeling good and having fun. After powering for the lead Monday and...
