The idea of Yadier Molina returning to the Cardinals as a coach is intriguing. It’s exciting. It makes a lot of sense. If the greatest catcher in franchise history is willing to do it, and his role is worthy of his stature and time, then the Cardinals should make the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Here’s my final sleeve of report cards on the 2023 Cardinals. Today, I’ll cover the ownership-management and field-level areas. The Cardinals and their loyal fan base suffered through a horrendous season. Not that you need it, but here’s a capsule...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Should the Cardinals move forward with Oli Marmol as their manager in 2024? Well, considering that president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has already said that Marmol will be back next season, the question is irrelevant. Now, if you’re...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW One more week of games to go. Three at Milwaukee, then the “Waino Weekend” three-game series against Cincinnati at Busch Stadium. As the Cardinals wobble their way to the finish line, they’re 68-88, 20 games under .500. The Brewers are 88-68, 20...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals’ overloaded outfield carousel has revolved like crazy in 2023. Around and around and around. Outfielders getting on. Outfielders jumping off. Outfielders getting hurt. Outfielders falling off, or falling out of favor. New outfielders...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Before the start of a three-game weekend series with the Phillies at Busch Stadium, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters that Oli Marmol would return as manager in 2024. This set off an angry reaction among fans – at least...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW In the process of engraving his 199th career victory, Adam Wainwright brought forth a pitching performance that made his first 198 wins possible. Did he throw hard? Not particularly. Did he create breezes in the batter’s box with a bunch of swings...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals actually led Baltimore 4-2 on Monday night but got outscored 7-1 the rest of the way. The Orioles, who have MLB’s second-best record, turned the competition into a blowout, defeating the overmatched visitors 11-5. This was no surprise....
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals are quartered in Cincinnati this weekend for a three-game series that reconnects two NL Central rivals. The Cards haven’t had much fun against NL Central opponents in 2023. The Redbirds remain stuck in last place, looking up at the...
