Unless the Cardinals can have a set lineup with no glaring weaknesses in 2022, they’ll have to resolve a problematic issue that’s put them at a disadvantage offensively. I’ve discussed the need for more balance in the composition of the lineup and bench. To...
After clinching the No. 2 wild-card spot, the Cardinals are observing the usual practice of playing some exhibition games (I’m kidding) before revving up for the postseason. That’s OK. Some of the regulars could use a breather. Others need time to soothe their...
Good afternoon! Welcome to the Redbird Review… POSITIVITY: The Cardinals have won three of their last four series, with one split. They’ve won three of their last four games, five of their last eight, and nine of their last 15 … after a 10-17 June, the Cards are 6-6...
The Cardinals had a good weekend, rallying from Friday night’s 7-2 clunker of a loss to win two tight games in a row and take the series from the San Francisco Giants. After losing 19 of 26 games during a hideous stretch that ended June 27, the Cards are 9-6 in their...
Welcome To The Redbird Review. THE LOOK OF THINGS: After losing 5-2 at San Francisco on Wednesday night, the fourth-place Cardinals walk into this off day with a 43-45 record, 9.0 games behind the division-leading Brewers in the NL Central. Keep an eye on Cincinnati;...
Welcome To The Redbird Review I’m your host, B.J. Miklasz Jr. THE STIRRING: Lo and behold, the Cardinals have roused themselves from their slumberous existence to go into San Francisco and wrest victories of 5-3 and 6-5 from the Giants. This isn’t like...
While Matt Carpenter’s two-run triple received most of the postgame attention, it wasn’t the most important facet of Monday’s 5-3 win by the Cardinals at San Francisco. What mattered more than anything was the excellent start by Kwang Hyun Kim. Outperforming Giants...
If you’re looking for phony optimism as a source of hope for the 2021 Cardinals, I’m sorry to disappoint you. No can do. Oh, I can point out a few positives. During a 162-game season you can find just about anything on the statistical menu. Good, bad, or somewhere in...
