This morning I’ve been trying to think of a word to describe the all-around vibe emanating from Camp Cardinal. I’m failing. But it’s kind of a two-worlds type of thing. Do you see sunshine, or clouds? It depends on how you want to look at it. Which world would you...
Perhaps the MLB owners and players association will engage in sincere and fruitful discussions this week and work out a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. Or perhaps the Owners vs. Players divide will expand instead of narrow. We’ll find out soon enough....
I’d like to check in with Oliver Marmol to see what he’s up to and find out more about his baseball philosophies and how he’ll implement them for the 2022 Cardinals. After being promoted to replace the deposed Mike Shildt, Marmol didn’t have much to offer or share...
I must state this up front: I’ve been covering Cardinals baseball as a St. Louis columnist and sports talker since 1989, and Skip Schumaker was one of my favorite Cardinals. I’ve never put together a formal list but I’m pretty sure Skip would rate among my Top 10. So...
After John Mozeliak and Bill DeWitt Jr. fired Mike Shildt, “Mo” said he didn’t have to venture far to find the next manager. Every indication is that the Cardinals plan to keep the job in the family. The Redbird family. Now, that doesn’t mean management will follow...
BERNIE BITS I hope you are staying safe and enjoying this holiday season, even if it’s tough for so many people right now. OK, let’s start with this: a Christmas present that hasn’t arrived … if it will ever arrive, which certainly is in...