THE REDBIRD REVIEW By now we know the Cardinals are obsessed with finding multiple upgrades for their starting rotation in a hurry-up plan to resuscitate the team for 2024. But should the front office be concerned with the offense? It’s possible that we’ll see the...
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...
We know that the Cardinals need starting pitching. Not just arms, either. They need highly effective, reliable starters. The Redbirds need to make a substantial upgrade for the weakest, most vulnerable area of the 2023 team that finished with the third-worst winning...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Nobody asked for my approval, but the legend that is Adam Wainwright made the right call in his decision to retire his right arm without throwing another pitch during the waning days of the 2023 season. Given the agonizing pain that No. 50 has...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW What’s gotten into the Cardinals? I don’t know, but maybe they’re eating their spinach. (Shout-out to Popeye the Sailor Man. Google it, kids.) I do know this: the Cardinals went into Atlanta and became the first and only opponent to pound out 10+...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman have made history together in 2023. And it’s really cool. I’ll be happy to explain. In Tuesday’s 10-6 win at Atlanta, Gorman hit two home runs to give him 26 for the season. Walker homered for his third consecutive...
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...
What a week. The offense slowed, the starting pitching was gross, and manager Oli Marmol ignited a public controversy with outfielder Tyler O’Neill. After Marmol’s tough-guy show, the fired-up Cardinals stumbled to lose three of their next four games. I may have just...
Opening Day is on the clock. The countdown is moving fast. Cardinals vs. Blue Jays, Thursday afternoon, and a scheduled 3:10 p.m. first pitch at Busch Stadium. The ballpark will be packed to capacity and saturated in red. Voices will carry. Hearts will beat in one...
