Watching the frantic 2024 MLB postseason has me thinking about Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the way he altered the foundation of the competition with his hyper aggressive use of the bullpen. TLR didn’t invent the technique, but he absolutely enhanced it. La...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW This made the rounds on social media, and there were many tweets and retweets. The words caused quite a stir among the locals. But in case you didn’t hear or see it, here’s the deal … Two terrific San Diego team broadcasters were stunned by the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW As they open a three-game series against the Pirates on Monday evening at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals are down in home attendance so far in 2024. The franchise currently ranks sixth in the majors with an average of 37,076 fans per game at Busch....
Is the so-called “Cardinal Way” a thing of the past? Does it belong in history, put into the museum with memorabilia from the Gashouse Gang, Stan the Man, the rollicking 1940s and the inspirational 1964-1968 run personified by Bob Gibson and Lou Brock? Is the Cardinal...
For fans of the teams they love, the best stories are usually unexpected, a complete surprise, and something magical that touches your heart. It’s like imagining a script for the movies, but seeing the fantasy come to life and to create the happiest of endings. In St....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Here’s my latest offering in a series of analyses that identify the Cardinals’ top players during the 28 seasons of franchise ownership by chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. The period encompasses 1996 through 2023. So far, I’ve made the Top 10 picks...
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 2023 ballot for induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame is loaded with talent, big moments, historical prominence and star power. Here are your candidates, listed in alphabetical order: starting pitcher Joaquin Andujar, starting pitcher Steve Carlton,...
It’s been a distinguished run for John Mozeliak, the leader of the St. Louis baseball operations for 15 seasons. In terms of sustained success, he’s been one of the most influential executives in franchise history. To the surprise of absolutely no one who understands...
