BERNIE BITS Good afternoon. I’m hitting some fungoes … 1. No surprise to see the Cardinals move on from starting pitchers Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn and reliever Keynan Middleton. The STL front office declined options on all three pitchmen in the club’s first pre 2025...
Greetings. Today I continue with my series of columns on potential offseason trade assets on the Cardinals’ roster. So far I’ve discussed the pros and the cons of trading closer Ryan Helsey and starting pitcher Sonny Gray. And now it’s time to put the focus on Willson...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Over the next week or so, I’ll be writing a case-by-case look at potential trade pieces on the current St. Louis Cardinals roster. The group I’ll be focusing on consists of closer Ryan Helsley, starting pitcher Sonny Gray, catcher Willlson...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals couldn’t complete a four-game sweep of the Pirates because the offense got shut down again in Thursday’s 3-2 loss at Busch Stadium. For the 73rd time this season, the Cardinals were held to three runs or fewer in a game. Only three NL...
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 I have something to look forward to, and I think I speak for many of you. Here goes: there are only 18 more games to go on the schedule, and then we are free. We will not have to watch this appallingly inferior St. Louis Cardinals offense...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals had a good week, going 4-2 while winning two consecutive series against superior teams, Milwaukee and Minnesota. The success barely moved the needle – and actually, their playoff chances got WORSE. According to FanGraphs, the Cardinals...
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S Hello again. It was a sleepy Saturday morning for me, which I needed. But after drinking an extra coffee, and watching a little college football, I’m ready to write. SCOREBOARD: CARDINALS 6, TWINS 1 Let’s review … THE BASICS: Friday’s victory gave...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The standings math is grim, but I don’t want to totally eliminate the Cardinals from playoff contention just yet. I’m not being naive here. I just respect the process. Cue up Lenny Kravitz: It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over. I didn’t...