THE REDBIRD REVIEW If you’re still wondering why the Cardinals have prioritized the modernization and restoration of the team’s ailing minor-league and player-development system and all of the infrastructure contained it it … Well, I’m happy to provide some...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Last call … for mediocre baseball. The 2024 St. Louis Cardinals are down to their final home stand of the season. Starting Monday night, the Redbirds have four games against the Pirates, followed by a three-game weekend series vs. the Guardians....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW This made the rounds on social media, and there were many tweets and retweets. The words caused quite a stir among the locals. But in case you didn’t hear or see it, here’s the deal … Two terrific San Diego team broadcasters were stunned by the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Wednesday evening at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals competed with urgency and tenacity in a way that made them endearing and fun to watch. And the effort pushed them to outlast the first-place Brewers for a 10-6 victory in 10 innings....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Bases loaded, one out, Cardinals down by a run, with Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Gorman coming up. And you know what happened next – because of course it did. Goldy, strikeout. Gorman, strikeout. Goodnight from Busch Stadium. On the same day the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW You may have noticed: the St. Louis Cardinals have a phlegmatic offense. This is a fancy way of saying they have a bad offense. I must use big words to keep myself entertained. And of course you’ve noticed. This is hardly breaking news, or a problem...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW What would you say about a major-league baseball team that is … + 23rd overall and 11th in the NL with a minus 46 run differential. + 24th overall and 14th in the NL, in runs scored per game. + 21st overall and 11th in the NL, in runs allowed per...
BIRD BYTES Hello again on this pleasant Friday. How about some easy-reading Bird Bytes from Bernie? 1) The Cardinals can’t have another bad homestand. They’ll have the Nationals for three, followed by the Rangers for three, and then it’s onto Wrigley Field for four....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Hello, it’s me. I don’t know about you, but I look forward to the day when the Cardinals are actually represented in MLB’s annual All-Star Game. Closer Ryan Helsley was added to the National League squad by the commissioner’s office. He was the only...