As is tradition around these parts after the season is over, we’re taking a look at every player that got into a game for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. That’ll range from someone that didn’t record an out to someone that played almost every inning. Treat it like they are stopping by the manager’s [...]
$10,500 Worth of Furniture Donated to Area Organizations That Serve Veterans ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 11, 2021– The St. Louis Cardinals have partnered with Weekends Only Furniture to provide local organizations that support veterans with new furniture for their facilities. Three local organizations, Missouri Veterans Endeavor, The Veterans Community Project St. Louis, and The Salvation Army Midland [...]
VETERAN GROUNDBALL PITCHER RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS BULLPEN ST. LOUIS, MO. – November 8, 2021– The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms with free agent left-handed relief pitcher T. J. McFarland on a one-year contract for the upcoming 2022 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 32-year old [...]
For the fact that it was the first weekend in November, it was a busy one for Cardinals news. The Cards got a new bench coach and set a golden record. Let’s take the first part first. After a search that probably wasn’t much more extensive than the managerial one, the front office has selected [...]
As expected after a press conference was called and reports (led by Katie Woo) of its substance were circulated, the St. Louis Cardinals named Oli Marmol the 51st manager in the club’s history. If you bet on Marmol getting the job 10 days ago when Mike Shildt was fired, you probably didn’t make much money [...]
MARMOL BECOMES 51ST CARDINALS MANAGER & YOUNGEST SINCE 1951 ST. LOUIS, MO. – October 25, 2021–The St. Louis Cardinals announced this morning that they have named Oliver “Oli” Marmol as the team’s manager, the 51st field manager in franchise history, and at age 35, the youngest since Marty Marion who piloted the team at age 34 in 1951. Marmol [...]
Today, my friend Brian Swope (@PoppaSwope on Twitter, give him a follow) over at Gateway City Sports took to his platform to suggest that John Mozeliak should have been the one that was fired over Mike Shildt and, at the very least, Mo needs to find some sort of ice pack because his seat should [...]
Fans Encouraged to Vote Daily for Cardinals Mascot’s Election Online Through Oct. 23 ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 18, 2021– Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals beloved mascot since 1979, has been announced as one of ten finalists for induction into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Fans are encouraged to vote for Fredbird during the final voting [...]
I was scrolling through Facebook right after lunch yesterday when I saw a news story that I was sure was fake. “Mike Shildt, fired? Yeah right, whatever, what weird rumor is some fringe group promoting?” Then I saw it was from Rob Rains at St. Louis Sports Page. Rob’s a credentialed journalist and has been [...]
PHILOSOPHICAL DIFFERENCES LED TO MUTUAL DECISION FOR CHANGE ST. LOUIS, MO. – October 14, 2021–The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that they have agreed to part ways with Manager Mike Shildt. “While these decisions are difficult, both parties agreed that philosophical differences related to the direction of the organization brought us to this conclusion,” stated [...]
Yesterday, Minor League Baseball announced a partnership with Marvel Entertainment. Over the next three years, 96 of the 120 teams will play at least one Marvel-themed game with special jerseys and the like. You know, the sort of thing that minor league baseball does. (BTW, if you are interested in going to one, Memphis and [...]
Let’s get this out of the way up front. The Dodgers are a very good team. While their win total might be slightly padded given they played Arizona and Colorado a lot (they went 16-3 against the Diamondbacks and 13-6 against the Rockies), there’s a reason they won over 100 games and are considered the [...]
