THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals have MLB’s second-best record (25-11) since the All-Star break and had won seven of eight series in August before heading into Cincinnati. But even the best teams have clunkers, and the Cardinals went into the full zombie mode in...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW In the first of three games at Cincinnati, the Cardinals cudgeled four homers and dropped 13 runs on Reds pitching. In winning their third straight game, the Cardinals put a beating on the outfield seats beyond the walls at Great American Ballpark....
REDBIRD REVIEW In my little ol’ opinion, here are the best things about STL’s 2-1 series win over the visiting Atlanta Braves: 1. Two determined and exciting comeback wins on Saturday and Sunday. It was an emphatic response after the Cardinals got thumped 11-4...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals had an eventful road trip, winning six of eight games from the Diamondbacks and Cubs. These were a few of my favorite things that happened during the two-city tour, starting with the state of the team. And then we’ll give attaboys to...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW In two of their first four games at Wrigley Field, the Cardinals failed to get much of anything done against a minor-league pitcher who was summoned by the Cubs to start against their rivals. First it was Javier Assad in the opener of Tuesday’s...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW During their winning expedition, the Cardinals have explored many ways to win. And it seems to be working for a team that has the best record in the majors, 17-3, since July 31. That’s when the Cardinals began their mad dash into first place in the...
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 I’ve been writing and talking about St. Louis sports since 1985. I’ve been privileged to witness many wonderful teams, performances and moments. It’s been a blast. I’m a lucky dude. The most memorable experiences include the Blues’ incredible run to...
Greetings. The Cardinals didn’t play ball on Monday so I’ll dig into an issue that fans are talking about. First Up: Who Should Bat Leadoff? There’s no obvious answer, and so I won’t pretend that this is an easy call. Among other things, two of the candidates have...
