THE REDBIRD REVIEW As the Cardinals get set to start a three-game series at Camden Yards, let’s look at the Baltimore Orioles as an important history lesson for Cardinals ownership and management. We can call it a cautionary tale, or a warning. But the Orioles are a...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals have 25 games remaining in their lackadaisical and ignominious 2023 season, but there’s still plenty of things worth watching. That’s because the final days of 2023 could be a factor in shaping the outlook for 2024. The Redbirds...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW After an extended downturn phase in his rookie season, Jordan Walker put on a show during the Cardinals’ six-game homestand that closed with Sunday’s 6-4 victory over the Pirates. Offensively, Walker reminded us of his immense natural talent and...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Zack and Dak Show is on tour, performing well in an August audition. The Cardinals have an overall 5.90 starting-pitching ERA this month. That ranks 26th in the majors and 14th in the National League. But we can’t blame Dakota Hudson or Zack...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Earlier this month I listened to a national interview with Andrew Friedman, the brilliant president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The hosts asked Friedman about the key to the Dodgers’ sustained success with pitching. Since...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW I’ve been stingy in my praise for Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson. I have reasons, and none are based on personal animosity. My hesitancy has to do with the high home-run rate against him in recent starts. His standard ERA for the season...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Oh, well. Matthew Liberatore’s start at Tampa Bay is just a fond memory now. It appears that his excellent work against the Rays was just a tease. A fluke. Unfortunately, a dominant performance that conquered an outstanding baseball team at The Trop...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals avoided a potential trap by winning the first two games of their three-game set against the wretched Oakland A’s. The A’s are historically destitute, having won only 38 of their 120 games this season for a worst-in–show winning...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The St. Louis rotation took another hit on Monday when the team placed lefty Steven Matz went on the Injured List with a strained lat muscle. The setback came after Matz had made a terrific return to the rotation after a demotion to the bullpen....
