THE REDBIRD REVIEW The 2022 season is speeding by us. The Cardinals have only 24 games remaining on their schedule. Nine days from now, Summer officially will turn into Fall. On the second day of October, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina will play their final...
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 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 REDBIRD REVIEW Sunday’s baseball party at Busch Stadium was close to perfect. Sunshine, glorious weather, first place on the line, and a fast-paced game that left you with less time to catch your breath and cool your mind. The Brewers led early, the Cardinals...
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 All-Star Pause ends Friday for the Cardinals, as they open a weekend series at Cincinnati. It’s important for the Redbirds to take flight without delay; nine of their first 11 games of the second half will be played against teams with losing records. I’m doing...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW With Sunday’s rainout, the Cardinals decelerated into the All-Star break with a 50-44 record, and parked only one-half game behind the first–place Brewers in the NL Central standings. It could be better, but the Cardinals slouched to a 13-17 record...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Over the past two weeks the Cardinals had the opportunity to show that they belong in the group of elite teams in the National League. They failed, losing nine of 14 games. But you wouldn’t know that by listening to Cards manager Oli Marmol after...
