BERNIE BITS Now that the daily baseball grind is over, I’m adjusting my routine and will try to do the Bits more often. Thanks for your patience. 1) As you’ve probably heard, Mike Shildt is one of three finalists for the 2021 NL Manager of the Year Award, in...
Let’s talk about Jeff Albert. I’m not here to take sides. I’ve taken jabs at the Cardinals’ lead batting coach. I’ve made fun of the “hitting lab” and the gizmos. Like many of you, I’ve wondered about his ability to get the most out of hitters. And I’ve questioned...
There will be plenty of time to play the GM Fantasy Free-Agent Shopper Game, and talk ourselves into the idea that Bill DeWitt Jr. and president of baseball operations John Mozeliak will spend a billion dollars or something to sign the best dudes on the market. I...
Good afternoon. I wish the Cardinals were still playing ball. But since they aren’t, I wanted to take some time to review the individual seasons turned in by the team’s relevant position players. Let’s get started. Catcher Yadier Molina: He was the...
The Cardinals did it. They made the playoffs. They are officially in, but unofficially on the bubble, because a one-game wildcard showdown will make the bubble — and one team — disappear into the offseason. Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers. Can’t wait....
Welcome To The Redbird Review The Cardinals have won 16 consecutive games. The Cardinals have won 16 consecutive games. 16 … consecutive … games. Lawdy, I need to head to the fainting couch. Then again, what’s the big deal? After all, the Cardinals won 16 games during...
Welcome to The Redbird Review The Cardinals had a wonderful and exciting adventure at Citi Field in New York. It was three days of frollicking in the grass, toying and tormenting the Mets, running around the bases with considerable zeal, covering themselves with dirt...
Welcome to The Redbird Review Attention, Cardinals. This is important. You’re not going to fool around again, right? The Cincinnati Reds are in town for three games. They come into Busch Stadium with the drag of losing five consecutive series. They went 5-10 against...
It was a yucky homestand, with the Cardinals (64-61) winning only three of their eight games against Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and Detroit. It was a homestand of steamy weather, chilly offense and a vanishing sea of red. Plenty of good seats were available, and unclaimed....
