THE REDBIRD REVIEW Watching Nolan Gorman launch the fireworks over Memorial Day Weekend, it’s understandable to have the fantasy kick in. The fantasy of a scary lineup that’s packed with power and abundant production. An offense that consistently scores a healthy...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW One of the best aspects of the 2022 Cardinals is the appealing mix of talent. I don’t know if it’s unique, but it sure seems different, and it’s definitely appealing. And this is a roster that has something for every generation. Let’s start...
The Cardinals played the Pittsburgh Pirates at the right time. The Redbirds needed a boost after an 11-14 stretch of patchiness. The visitors didn’t solve their problems during three days in Pittsburgh, but they stacked three wins and felt better about themselves as...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Considering that the Cardinals scored one lousy run in the first game, blew a 3-2 lead in the second game, scored only five runs in 18 innings for the day … OK, we’ll accept a 1-1 split in Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Mets at Citi Field. The...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals put on a Sunday-evening show for their fans and the national audience watching on ESPN. It was Oldies Night at Busch Stadium, and three legends led the way to a 15-6 victory over the Giants for the Cards’ first series win since taking...
In optioning shortstop Paul DeJong to Triple A Memphis, the Cardinals took the easiest way out of a jam. And there’s nothing wrong with that. It is smart. It is obvious. Demoting DeJong will give the front office time to ponder decisions on multiple fronts. President...
The Cardinals went 11-9 in April, ending the month with a three-game deficit in the NL Central. Here we are again, watching the Cardinals chase the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the division standings. And while a winning record is nothing to toss into the...
Hold everything … what’s going on? Are the Cardinals trying to bring entertaining baseball back to the modern MLB? I don’t know who these people think they are with their bushel baskets of singles, their style of running the bases in a way that would delight Ty Cobb....
Baseball brawls are usually (if not always) pretty stupid. First of all, they aren’t brawls. They’re pushing-shoving matches, with an element of the rugby scrum. Most of the guys in the pack are trying to play the role of Peace Pilgrim. Ballroom dancing is available...
