Let’s stop the clock for the two-week warning: the Cardinals have only 14 games left on their regular-season schedule. There’s a lot to sort out during the final two weeks. The Cardinals have more issues than I would have expected for a team that has won 87 games...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The rival Brewers are in town for a two-game, quick-stop series against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Much has changed, including the NL Central standings, since Milwaukee’s last visit to St. Louis. When the teams played a three-game series at...
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:...