Given the bleak circumstances with their starting pitching, the Cardinals sure could use someone like Jordan Montgomery. If only the Redbirds could have a guy like that. Maybe they should look into it. Oh, that’s right. Monty was a Cardinal. The Cards did have him....
Five major-league teams won more than 90 games during the regular season. All five were escorted off the premises – rudely, I should add – and are gone from the postseason. The Braves, Orioles, Dodgers, Rays and Brewers averaged 99 wins this season, sauntered onto the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Is there anything that we can learn about the Cardinals while watching the early competition in MLB’s 2023 postseason? Maybe so. But there’s also a danger in reading too much into the 14 playoff games played through Sunday. You may rush to judgment...
THE MLB DIVISION ROUND After going 1-3 with my series picks for the Wild Card round, I’d like to remind you of this important fact that should not be overlooked: hired as manager of the Cardinals before the 1996 season, Tony La Russa didn’t win his first NL pennant...
The MLB postseason tournament begins today with four games in the wild-card round. These are best-of-three affairs, and the pressure is on. Lose the first game and you’re dangling on the edge of elimination, staring at the offseason. With baseball switching to a new...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW On Wednesday night at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals showed us a replay of too many games we’ve watched this season. They reminded us of who they really are, and why it’s crazy to count on them. Despite having leads of 6-3 and 7-5 over the Houston...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Though it’s wise to remain cautious and put tight restrictions on your optimism, those cuckoo Cardinals are threatening to become a better baseball team. Tuesday’s 4-2 homecoming victory over the Houston Astros was an encouraging way to begin their...
MY DAILY CATCHER OBSESSION Today the focus is on Christian Vazquez, the 32-year-old veteran free agent who is gaining in popularity with St. Louis media and fans. THE OVERVIEW: Vazquez spent seven-plus seasons with Boston before being traded to Houston last summer,...
From start to finish, the Houston Astros were the best team in baseball for 2022. The team from H-Town reaffirmed that Saturday night by eliminating the Philadelphia Phillies and claiming the World Series title. The Astros earned the privilege of popping champagne in...
