THE REDBIRD REVIEW Y’all are going to get mad at me … which is OK … because I tend to drive people mad, anyway. But may I suggest that John Mozeliak’s plan to upgrade the starting pitching for 2024 worked pretty well? Before I elaborate, I must get a few things out of...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The small-market, big-brained Milwaukee Brewers did it again, overcoming the odds and the expectations and wealthier franchises to win the NL Central title. Fans in St. Louis should be used to this by now. I’ve written about this before and I’m...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Greetings. In the latest Review, I’ll be addressing a range of topics that include Michael Siani, Paul Goldschmidt, Matthew Liberatore, Steven Matz, Sonny Gray, and more. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT: The Cardinals outlasted the Brewers for a 7-4 victory...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of watching the Cardinals hit into ground-ball double plays. Actually, it’s tiring just to watch this team. We should all take more naps … just like the team. OK, I’m being a little...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Lost in the caterwauling over the destitute St. Louis offense were the cracking sounds of a heavy baseball bat blasting pitches served by a Cards starter. It is an alarming noise that warns us of the severe damage to come. It means that another...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW After losing two of three games to the Pirates, the Cardinals migrated home with a 3-3 record on their trip to Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Won a series. Lost a series. And so it goes. How good are the Cardinals? I think it depends on your personal...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Here’s my latest in a series of columns examining the Cardinals as they hit the 81-game mark of the season to complete the first 50 percent of their schedule. They reach that milestone Friday against the Reds. I led off with Masyn Winn being my...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals scored five runs in Tuesday’s 8-5 defeat at Houston. With a well-pitched game that can be enough run production to supply a win. The Cardinals didn’t have the pitching part working. Starter Andre Palllante wasn’t viable, getting...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals swept the Cubs over the weekend, winning back-to-back games that went down to the final pitch with the final outcome still up for grabs. These games sizzled like the holiday-weekend grills. Busch Stadium was pulsating with the beating...