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ALCS Game Discussion for Guardians vs Rays Thursday
It’s a pivotal game 3 in Cleveland as the Guardians and Rays wills square off to see which team will grab the ALCS lead Thursday afternoon. RHP Griffin Jax will get the start for the Rays while the Guardians will give the ball to RHP Gavin Williams. First pitch has been moved up to noon […]
Re-visiting the St. Louis Cardinals top 20 VEB prospects from 2023
Coming sooner than you’d think, we’ll be voting on the top 20 prospects in the Cardinals’ system. That will be a welcome respite from the lockout that will surely be happening. In the spirit of that, I wanted to look at our very first top 20 to see how we did. I began this feature […]
NLCS Game Discussion for Dodgers vs Brewers Wednesday
The Dodgers return home with their collective backs against the wall as the Brewers head west with a 2-0 NLCS lead. Blake Snell gets the start for the Dodgers in game 3 while the Brewers will put their trust in Robert Gasser. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm central time with the game broadcast being […]
Comparing St Louis Cardinals projections from this spring to the end of season results
Now that I have opined regarding any praise that can be directed towards the 2026 Cardinals, as well as critiqued the sub .500 team, how did projections systems do in projecting outcomes? Well as it turns out, ZiPS was very close to projecting the win total for the Cardinals. When I averaged several of the […]
ALCS Game Discussion for Guardians vs Rays Tuesday
It’s game 2 of the ALCS as the Guardians and Rays do battle at Tropicana Field again. The Guardians are starting LHP Parker Messick while the Rays will send RHP Freddy Peralta to the mound to try and even the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm and the game broadcast is available via Fox/FS1.
Could the Cardinals Upgrade in Center Field?
As we inch closer and closer to the offseason, the more we try to pick apart what the roster picture looks like as of right now and how that picture could be manipulated before opening day to give the Cardinals their best chance to win in 2027. Perhaps I’ve been too gullible in believing them […]
ALCS Game Discussion for Guardians vs Rays Monday
The American League will decide its champion as the ALCS begins in Tampa Bay Monday night. LHP Foster Griffin gets the start for the Guardians while RHP Drew Rasmussen will get the ball for the Rays. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm central time with the game broadcast available via Fox/FS1.
NLCS Game Discussion for Dodgers vs Brewers Monday
It’s game 2 of the NLCS in Milwaukee Monday afternoon as Yoshinobu Yamamoto will try to pull the Dodgers even while the Brewers will ask Logan Henderson to give them a 2-0 advantage. First pitch scheduled for 4pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Fox/FS1.
The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 85 – Cancun Carelessness ft: AJ Stone
On this week’s episode, the guys are all back together! The return of Scott Plaza (again), and the guys were joined by special guest AJ Stone. AJ writes for Just Baseball Media and Redbird Rants. He is also a current University of Missouri student and is pursuing a career in journalism. We will have some […]
Hypothetical trade offer for the St. Louis Cardinals to get Steven Kwan
I am going to take a break from my free agent posts to present a trade hypothetical. And I am very careful to call it a hypothetical, because I realize some responses will be “this team will not do that.” I understand. Obviously, I am not asking the Cardinals to make my specific trade, it […]
NLCS Game Discussion for Dodgers vs Brewers Sunday Night
The first step to seeing who represents the National League in the World Series begins Sunday night in Milwaukee. Can the Brewers finally break the stranglehold that the Dodgers have had on the NL the past 2 seasons? We’ll begin the discovery process Sunday night as first pitch is scheduled for 7pm central time. Game […]
Which position of need do the Cardinals need to fill first?
Chaim Bloom has gotten ahead of the offseason speculation season and all but told the fans that the upcoming offseason will be more of the same for the St. Louis Cardinals. Whether or not you agree with staying the course for an undetermined amount of time, the 2027 season has enough clouds around it that […]
AL Division Series Game Discussion: Guardians vs White Sox Saturday Night
One team will advance to the American League Championship Series to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Saturday night, we’ll learn if that’s the Chicago White Sox or the Cleveland Guardians. RHP Sean Burke will start for the visiting White Sox while RHP Gavin Williams will carry the hopes of the Guardians. First pitch is […]
Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 2: Further Away Than You Think
Last week, I compared the Cardinals’ position-player strength to that of their primary NL Central obstacle, the Milwaukee Brewers. Today, I am going to tackle the pitching side. I was interested in doing this direct comparison because I think the Cardinals’ position relative to the Brewers will inform the decisions that Chaim Bloom makes this […]
How run-scoring explosion in the minors affects how we should look at St. Louis Cardinal prospects
VEB points will be awarded to contributors who can identify the prospect on the opening screen. Hint…one of the most surprising break-out performances of the 2026 season, especially in regards to power. What was going on in the minor leagues? If you haven’t heard, power numbers are up throughout the minor leagues. Most notably, the […]
AL Division Series Game Discussion: Guardians vs White Sox Thursday Night
It’s game 4 of the ALDS as the White Sox try to close out the Guardians who are hoping they can force a game 5 back at their home park. LHP Parker Messick will start the game for Cleveland while Chicago will give the ball to LHP Hagen Smith. First pitch scheduled for 7pm central […]
Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: Trevor Rogers
The Cardinals will not be getting Tarik Skubal. I know this, you know this, the most delusional and optimistic Cardinal fan you have ever met knows it too. In theory, every other free agent starting pitcher could be on the table. In theory. I’m not saying it’s a high percentage chance, but it’s enough of […]
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Brewers vs Padres Wednesday Night
It’s game 4 of the NL Division Series as the Padres will try to force a game 5. Walker Buehler will get the start for the Padres while the Brewers will depend on LHP Robert Gasser. First pitch at Petco Park is scheduled for 9pm central time and the game broadcast is available via Fox/FS1.
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Braves vs Dodgers Wednesday Night
The Dodgers will try to finish off the Braves to move onto the NLCS Wednesday night in Atlanta. The Dodgers will start RHP Tyler Glasnow while the Braves will hope that RHP Tyler Mahle can save their season. First pitch is scheduled for 5pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Fox/FS1.
In Critique of the 2026 St Louis Cardinals Season
Well, I don’t have a ton to chirp about, as I expected a pretty decent showing of the team. They didn’t really let me down so much as I think they could’ve done a little better. While I have been a fairly staunch Oliver Marmol supporter, at times defending him sternly, at others saying that […]
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Brewers vs Padres Tuesday Night
After a heartbreaking game 2 defeat, the San Diego Padres return home to Petco Park to host the Milwaukee Brewers in game 3 of the NLDS. Dustin May will try to nail down the series for the Brewers while the Padres will rely on RHP Nick Pivetta. First pitch is scheduled for 8:30pm central time […]
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Braves vs Dodgers Tuesday Night
It’s a pivotal game 3 in the NLDS as the Braves return home to Atlanta. They’ll give the ball to Chris Sale while the Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto. First pitch is scheduled for 5pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Fox/FS1.
Why the Cardinals Shouldn’t Add to Their 2027 Starting Rotation
I know this concept is going to go over with fans like a lead balloon, but I feel convicted in my premise. So much so that I’m doing a complete rewrite of my article at 8:30 PM on Monday. I had an article all written and ready to go featuring 8 potential starting pitchers “who […]
St. Louis Cardinals Biggest 2027 Challenge? Managing Expectations
I have been a St. Louis Cardinals fan for more than five decades and I have lived through many different eras of losing seasons, championships and everything in between. I can’t recall any of them being more unclear about what the expectations should be for an upcoming season than the one that will hopefully begin […]
Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: JP Crawford
I already know the reaction of the vast majority of fans reading this headline, which will produce some version of “Wait what?” I have legitimately not seen his name thrown out as a possible Cardinals target anywhere, and it’s understandable because he is technically a shortstop. In fact, there’s a strong possibility the only thing […]
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