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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 […]
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Braves vs Dodgers Sunday Night
It’s game 2 between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night in LA. Blake Snell gets the start for the billionaires Dodgers while the Braves have announced LHP Ray Kerr as their starter. First pitch scheduled for 7pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Fox/FS1.
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Padres vs Brewers Sunday
After a dramatic Saturday night showdown in Milwaukee won by the Brewers, it’s game two of the NL Division Series Sunday afternoon. RHP Michael King will try to help the San Diego Padres draw even while the Milwaukee Brewers will give the ball to RHP Logan Henderson. First pitch is scheduled for 3pm central time […]
How did the Cardinals do compared to your expectations?
Now that the St. Louis Cardinals season is over, it is now fair to look at the entire year together and evaluate the team’s performance rather than grading the season with games left to play. According to basically every respected outlet that produces baseball content, the Cardinals and their fans should be ecstatic for how […]
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Padres vs Brewers Saturday
The showdown in Milwaukee begins Saturday night as the Brewers host the San Diego Padres. Robbie Ray will make the start for the Padres while the Brewers will depend on the rifle arm of Jacob Misiorowski. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Fox/FS1.
NL Division Series Game Discussion: Braves vs Dodgers Saturday
The National League Division Series begin with the Atlanta Braves traveling to Los Angeles to challenge the Dodgers. Tarik Skubal will make the start for the Dodgers while the Braves will start LHP Dylan Dodd. First pitch is scheduled for 3pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via Fox and FS1.
Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 1: Closer Than You Think
In Chaim Bloom’s end-of-season press conference, he was firm on his stance that the Cardinals would not take any shortcuts in building a team that could contend for division titles and World Series championships. Watching the Cubs get swept out of the playoffs in two games was quite enjoyable, but was also a good reminder […]
The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall League
For a very few, the season is not yet over. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) beckons, and the invitations given often present signs of where a player stands in an organization and provide an opportunity for a player to redefine that path. Once seen, not so long ago, as a finishing school for top MiLB […]
NL Wild Card Game Discussion: Phillies vs Braves Thursday Night
It’s the deciding game 3 between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves Thursday afternoon. RHP Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies while the Braves will give the ball to LHP Ray Kerr. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via NBC/Peacock.
St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Update: Upper Levels
Sadly, we have reached the last minor league update of the 2026 season. These are a bit time-consuming, so I suppose it’s not that sad for me, but it’s just another reminder that there’s no more baseball to follow. Technically, the AFL is there, but it doesn’t scratch the same itch. At least this year […]
NL Wild Card Game Discussion: Cubs vs Padres Wednesday Night
It could be the end of the Chicago Cubs season Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres will try to eliminate them at Petco Park. The Cubs will turn to RHP Kevin Gausman while the Padres will start Nick Pivetta. First pitch is scheduled for 9pm central time and the game broadcast is available via […]
NL Wild Card Game Discussion: Phillies vs Braves Wednesday
It’s game 2 of the National League Wild Card series as the Atlanta Braves will try to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday afternoon. LHP Cristopher Sánchez will make the start for the Phillies while the Braves will hope RHP Tyler Mahle can help them dispose of Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00pm central time […]
In Praise of the St Louis Cardinals 2026 Season
Well it’s finally over and on the books for 2026. While the season didn’t end on a very good note, let’s instead talk about what went right. After stripping the roster down to the bolts, old school projections systems and Vegas odds had the Cardinals as one of the worst teams in baseball. Many fans […]
NL Wild Card Game Discussion Cubs vs Padres Tuesday
It’s a late night in San Diego as the Padres host the Chicago Cubs in game 1 of the NL Wild Card series. According to MLB.com, LHP Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs while the Padres will send RHP Michael King to the mound. First pitch scheduled for 9pm central time at Petco Park […]
NL Wild Card Game Discussion Phillies vs Braves Tuesday
So it begins. The National League Wild Card round starts with the Atlanta Braves hosting the Philadelphia Phillies. LHP Jesús Luzardo is the scheduled starter for the Phillies while the Braves will give the ball to LHP Chris Sale. First pitch is scheduled for 1pm central time and the game broadcast will be handled by […]
2026 St. Louis Cardinals Player Grades
The 2026 season for the St. Louis Cardinals has come to a close. We were told this team wouldn’t prioritize “winning over everything” after jettisoning several veterans in the offseason. What came of that was a season in which we saw nearly an entire roster’s worth of players make MLB debuts, a new young core […]
The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 84 – 2026 Player Grades W/Thomas Gauvain
The season is over! That means it’s time to react to and grade performances from the season! When handing out grades, it seemed appropriate to bring in a professional. Thomas Gauvain is a writer for Redbird Rants, but he is also a teacher by day. So, other than our own Scott Plaza, there would be […]
The St. Louis Cardinals season was a success
The 2026 season is officially over. Overall, I’d call the season a success, although it sure doesn’t feel that way. If the Cardinals had the same exact W-L total, but went 15-9 instead of 9-15 in September, I feel like the vibes would be much different. From ownership’s standpoint, they are probably happy it went […]
St. Louis Cardinals Wrap Up Rebuilding Season with Loss to Brewers
Sunday’s season finale for the St. Louis Cardinals was not pretty, but it was somewhat symbolic for how this rebuilding organization compares to one of the best in the National League. The Brewers easily handled the Cardinals finishing their season with a series sweep as they prepare for the National League playoffs while St. Louis […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Discussion Sunday
The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their season Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee as Andre Pallante will face one of the NL’s most formidable pitchers, Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm central time at American Family Field and the final game broadcast of the year will be available via Cardinals.tv.
Who leads in the Cardinals’ rotation competition?
The St. Louis Cardinals outperformed expectations based on preseason projections but as the season went on, I admit to being disappointed in this season finishing below .500. While it may not have made much difference in the overall standings, the young Cardinals left plenty of meat on the bone in the win column this year. […]
Brice Turang’s 2-Run Homer Helps Brewers Beat Cardinals Saturday Night
The eve of the season’s end for the St. Louis Cardinals featured a matchup of a potential future rotation staple against the veteran that started the season wearing birds on the bat. Quinn Mathews squared off against former Cardinal Dustin May, but offense would be the real story of Saturday night’s game. Specifically, two swings […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Discussion Saturday
The St. Louis Cardinals will invade American Family Field again Saturday night for game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Quinn Mathews will put on the pearls for his final start of the season Saturday night for St. Louis while it will be former Cardinals starter Dustin May taking the mound for the Brewers. First pitch […]
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