“Twenty-twenty-twenty-four hours to go I wanna be sedated.” – The Ramones It’s getting crazier by the minute out there. Someone please hit me with the tranquilizer gun. I’m a big boy, so you better dose it up. But I do not complain. This playtime, filled with...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW No question about it, the events of a miserable weekend in Cincinnati formed the worst weekend of the season for the Cardinals. Let’s review: 1) The timing couldn’t have been worse. The Cards came out of the All-Star break seeking to kick-start...
The All-Star Pause ends Friday for the Cardinals, as they open a weekend series at Cincinnati. It’s important for the Redbirds to take flight without delay; nine of their first 11 games of the second half will be played against teams with losing records. I’m doing...
Greetings. It’s been too long. My apologies. But without further delay, let’s get to a choice selection from the “Ask Bernie” email box. What is your opinion on Oli Marmol in his first season as manager? Up front let me say that I was upset by...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW With Sunday’s rainout, the Cardinals decelerated into the All-Star break with a 50-44 record, and parked only one-half game behind the first–place Brewers in the NL Central standings. It could be better, but the Cardinals slouched to a 13-17 record...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW Give the Cardinals credit for pulling themselves out of a pit to salvage some respect at the end of a savage 11-game stretch against the Phillies and Braves. After getting kicked around to go 1-5 in the first six encounters, the Cardinals showed...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals are home. But will Busch Stadium be home sweet home? Will the Cardinals be safe at home after a depressing 2-5 road trip to Philadelphia and Atlanta? We’ll find out. Over the next week the calendar presents seven games against the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW The Cardinals were ambushed again on Tuesday night, getting shoved into a 5-1 deficit after one inning of play in Atlanta. There would be no recovery, no comeback, no hope. Final score: 7-1. And the Tuesday loss was similar to Monday’s loss when the...
THE REDBIRD REVIEW After winning the first two games of the series against the Marlins, the Cardinals will try to complete the sweep on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. Standing in the way is a large and imposing obstacle. His name is Sandy Alcantara, and Miami’s...
