Redbird Droppings: Blocked
Not much in the headlines right now for the Cardinals; just more drama in the Nolan Arenado saga. There are also a few rumors around Paul Goldschmidt. And some former Cardinals are on the move.
The Cardinals to Promote Alec Burleson; Dylan Carlson to IL
The Cardinals have announced a series of roster moves in the outfield today. Dylan Carlson is headed to the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain. He’s been out of the lineup for a few days and his recent production has been a little lacking; this injury could explain both. To replace him on the…
Monday Afternoon GM: All Star Letdown
Everything was looking up for the Cardinals before starting the second half. They were coming out of the break on a 2-game winning streak, going up against the Reds, and getting Steven Matz back from the IL. They had 5 All Stars and a guy in the Home Run Derby. And then they actually played…
Monday Afternoon GM: The Downward Spiral
Things continue to get worse during a tough stretch for the Cardinals; the Braves and the Phillies are 2 of the hotter teams right now, and the Cardinals showed their current roster can’t hold up to playoff contenders. The pitching is stretched thin and the hitting is very inconsistent. The Braves took 3 of 4…
Tuesday Afternoon GM: Another Rough Week
Ok…the week wasn’t the worst they’ve had this year, but it started a stretch of games against contenders. They handled the Marlins taking the series 2-1; even with the 2 losses, they were 6-4 in their last 10 and headed in a better direction. The Cardinals outscored the Fish 17-7 in the series, thanks to…
Monday Afternoon GM: A Little Behind
So I missed last week, so here is 2 weeks worth of stories, news, and numbers. I’ll make it quick; 4 games against the Pirates, 3 at the Red Sox, 4 at the Brewers, and 3 games against the Cubs over the last 2 weeks. They walked out with a 7-7 record: 3-1 against the…
Cardinals Announce Series of Roster Moves: Bader, Flaherty, Naile, Capel
JACK FLAHERTY & HARRISON BADER PLACED ON INJURED LIST; ROOKIE & MISSOURI NATIVE JAMES NAILE & ROOKIE CONNER CAPEL PROMOTED FROM MEMPHIS (AAA) ST. LOUIS, MO., June 27, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon several roster moves in advance of their series opener with Miami. The team announced that right-handed pitcher Jack…
Cardinals Announce 2022 Opening Day Rosters For Top Four Minor League Affiliate Clubs
CARDINALS ANNOUNCE 2022 OPENING DAY ROSTERS FOR TOP FOUR MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATE CLUBS Memphis Redbirds to Begin Play on Tuesday, April 5; Springfield, Peoria & Palm Beach to Open Seasons on Friday, April 8 ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 5, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the 2022 Opening Day rosters for their minor…
Cardinals News Dump: TV Schedule, Roster Moves, Albert Pujols
I’ve been away since last Thursday and there was a lot going on; the TV and radio schedule has been announced, the camp size has been reduced (a few times), and an icon is returning to St. Louis. Below is all the news from the Cardinals, along with a little commentary where applicable. CARDINALS ANNOUNCE…
Let the Off-Season Begin
With the Braves beating the Astros in game 6 of the World Series, we are now set to start the MLB Hot Stove season. This should be an interesting one too; the Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to the expire, so there will be a lot riding on negotiations between the owners and players union….
The Cardinals Won’t Make a Big Splash – A Deadline Retrospective
It’s hard to tell right now if the Cardinals will be buyers or sellers over the next couple of days; the team sits at .500 while they are currently playing, but they are 7-3 in their last 10. They have some big holes on this roster, and adding a rental or 2 might not make…