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Sweeping Our Cares Away

Earlier this year, the Cardinals took the first two games from the Toronto Blue Jays on the road and sent out Adam Wainwright to complete the sweep.  Wainwright, though, had one of his rare off games and the Cards weren't...  [Posted on August 12, 2010 8:18 AM]

A Weekend In Chicago

You know, one loss doesn't necessarily take the excitement out of a winning streak.  Three straight losses, including two to the Cubs?  That'll do it.  Quick look at the three games:Friday (5-0 loss)Hero: Jon Jay.  One for two with two walks....  [Posted on July 26, 2010 2:15 PM]

Up And Down Weekend

OK, let's hit the game highlights, such as they were.  I've had to take some motion sickness medicine, because this team seems to stop and start like the kids in their first day of driver's ed.  More writeups about the...  [Posted on July 5, 2010 9:35 PM]

Christmas In June

To: St. Louis CardinalsFrom: Arizona DiamondbacksNote: You can use it more than we can.  Enjoy this gift-wrapped win!There's really no words to describe what happened in the ninth last night.  Throwing the ball away on a runner going to third?...  [Posted on June 29, 2010 8:15 AM]

Second Rate

After the sweep by the Astros, the Cardinals needed a series win to stay ahead of the Reds in the division standings.  It didn't happen.Friday (4-3 win)Hero: Ryan Ludwick.  Three hits, including a two-run home run that proved to be the...  [Posted on May 17, 2010 8:07 AM]

Disaster Start

So far the Cardinals have played two games in Arizona.  The differences could not be more stark.Monday night, it was vintage 2010 Cardinals.  Brad Penny allowed a couple of runs in the first, then cruised, piling up out after out,...  [Posted on April 21, 2010 10:59 AM]

A Cardinal Red-Letter Day

The Cardinals opened up Busch Stadium yesterday.  Albert Pujols closed the door on a hex.Pujols, who has always had trouble with Wandy Rodriguez, apparently did some studying in the offseason, driving in a run in the first with a solid...  [Posted on April 13, 2010 8:00 AM]

Just Two Games

Just two games.  Just two games.It's sometimes hard to stay focused on the here and now when the team has played so well in all facets these first two days.  Your mind start wandering to big summer leads and a...  [Posted on April 8, 2010 8:01 AM]

Cardinals Continue To Battle Injuries

Things were rolling along.  Matt Holliday was back from his rib cage injury and starting to find his groove.  Albert Pujols was back from his back, relieving a lot of worries in Cardinal Nation.  Everything was great, until yesterday's game,...  [Posted on March 25, 2010 9:56 AM]

Arbitration Day for Cardinals

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.  Now the calendar has turned, the weather has chilled, and the hot stove is starting to be warmed.Before too many logs get thrown on that fire, though, the Cardinals have...  [Posted on December 1, 2009 9:14 AM]

Back In The Saddle

Been a while, hasn't it?  I've been out of the office, been busy with the Baseball Bloggers Alliance award work, and there's not been just a ton of Cardinal news to talk about.  There are a few stories today, though,...  [Posted on October 21, 2009 12:21 PM]

Clinching Doesn't Solve Everything

The Cardinals were able to lock up the NL Central this weekend.  They weren't able to lock down worries about the postseason, however.The clincher was nice and you have to give all credit to Adam Wainwright.  130 pitches and he's...  [Posted on September 28, 2009 10:44 AM]

Cardinals Solve The Mystery

Sorry for the delay in today's post, but the power went out at my house last night and, as far as I know, hasn't returned yet.  Perhaps I need to have Mark DeRosa come by.You knew it was going to...  [Posted on September 22, 2009 1:40 PM]

Cardinals Still Searching

After a weekend (and a Monday) where the Cardinals scored eight runs in four games, it's obvious that there are still some issues.  A quick rundown of the games, in the typical style:Friday vs. Minnesota (3-1 loss)Hero: Rick Ankiel.  Two...  [Posted on June 30, 2009 9:17 AM]

Keeping Milwaukee Decent

Always good when you can beat the Brewers so they don't start removing clothing on the field.  I don't think there's anything in baseball (not counting Chicago) that riles Cards fans up more than that whole untucking of the jerseys...  [Posted on May 28, 2009 12:02 PM]

Pitching Is A Wonderful Thing

How things have changed.  It used to be, just a week ago, where if the starting pitchers gave up only three runs in seven innings, plans were drawn up for a parade.  Now, that's pretty shoddy work, at least in...  [Posted on May 25, 2009 10:33 PM]

Albert Pujols Reads This Blog!

With an afternoon game tomorrow and before I check on how he's done against Livan Hernandez, I predict he puts one over the wall in the series finale.--C70 At The Bat, April 22.So what happened? What do you think happened?...  [Posted on April 23, 2009 10:49 PM]

Time To Talk

It's not the Winter Meetings, but it's as close as you get this time of year.  The Cardinals and the rest of baseball will be spending some time in the Hotel California (OK, really the St. Regis) doing some foundation...  [Posted on November 3, 2008 9:08 AM]

Grading the Cardinals I: Management and Infield

The end of the season, especially one where St. Louis didn’t make the playoffs, is the ideal time to look back at what happened in 2008, both good and bad.  In an homage to those pieces of paper some of...  [Posted on October 6, 2008 8:00 AM]

The Final Wrapup

Sadly, the season is now over.  Let's take a quick look at the last four games.ThursdayHero: Albert Pujols.  3-3, a HR, 4 RBI.....what else do you want from him?Goat: Wow, tough to find one in a 12-3 win.  In possibly...  [Posted on September 29, 2008 8:07 AM]

That's More Like It

At least the bats showed up in Busch last night.  Now they'll have to make sure to stay hot for Friday.Big night for Skip Schumaker, who had three hits and a walk from the leadoff slot, scoring three runs.  Lots...  [Posted on August 21, 2008 8:02 AM]

Doing What Needs To Be Done

Twice this weekend I started on an entry, only to be interrupted by the family life.  So, our typical catchup entry:ThursdayHero: Tough call.  You either go with Ryan Ludwick, who drove in all three runs and had a home run,...  [Posted on August 18, 2008 7:59 AM]

Bouncing Back

Hope everyone enjoyed the live blog trial last night.  chet did a great job with the descriptions and general running of the whole thing.  He'll be doing that most every game, so be sure to check out his site when...  [Posted on August 14, 2008 7:47 AM]

A Little Early On the Fireworks

Stop me if you've heard this before.  The Cards jump out to an early lead, posting a crooked number in the first.  However, they don't score again and the other team comes back to take the lead.Last night's game matched...  [Posted on July 3, 2008 7:58 AM]

Always Good To Be Back

Before I do anything, I've got to give major thanks/props/kudos/whatever the kids are saying these days to Mike for filling in for me.  I really appreciate him filling in and keeping things running while I was up in Reds country. ...  [Posted on June 30, 2008 10:07 AM]

Good First Step

The Cards could have come out flat, wallowing in the one-two punch of their top players being taken from them for a time.  Instead, they decided the best way to work through the adversity was to make someone else pay...  [Posted on June 12, 2008 12:10 AM]

Sand, Surf and Slugging

Hey, isn't Petco supposed to be a pitcher's park?I have to admit, I was a little concerned about last night's game.  All the pieces seemed to be in place for a Cardinal win, but those are the kind of games...  [Posted on May 20, 2008 9:13 AM]

Continuing to Falter

Last night's game was one the Cardinals really needed to win, in my opinion.  Fresh start, home game, opponent the Cards usually beat, everything was in their favor.  And when Albert Pujols ties it up with a long ball, you...  [Posted on May 14, 2008 10:35 AM]

Record-Breaking

The Cardinals posted their highest-ever April win total by beating up on the Reds yesterday.  After Harang took a 2-0 lead, I was afraid that the game was starting to get out of hand, especially the way Harang can pitch. ...  [Posted on May 1, 2008 9:38 AM]

Bad Blood Weekend

I figured that both the Cardinals and the Astros hadn't forgotten about the Pujols/Towles-Backe issue but I wasn't expected a couple of bench clearings this weekend.  Playing Houston another 12 times or so could enliven the summer, especially if the...  [Posted on April 28, 2008 9:20 AM]

The Quiet Man

As I was thinking about the first series of the year, I realized something.  Where is Albert Pujols?Don't get me wrong, it's not like Pujols hasn't done anything.  I mean, the man is hitting .500 at the moment.  That's obviously...  [Posted on April 4, 2008 10:53 AM]

One Series Down, 51 To Go

Being that not only was I working yesterday during the game, but working out of the office, I was able to catch about 10 minutes on the radio and that was it.  All of my observations will have to come...  [Posted on April 4, 2008 9:00 AM]

What Others Are Thankful For

Hey, I've got some time tonight. Let's see what everyone else is giving thanks for this year! John Mozeliak: That Chris Antonetti didn't want to leave Cleveland. Mark Mulder:  That he's left-handed. Billy Beane:  That Mark Mulder's left-handed. Scott Rolen: ...  [Posted on November 21, 2007 11:02 PM]

General Thoughts

Just some ramblings on a slow day: *Some people get worked up too easily.  Both at CCH and at VEB, there were some that seemed to think the sky was falling with the LaRue signing.   It's a backup catcher,...  [Posted on November 20, 2007 10:52 AM]

Finally, Some Movement

The Cardinals signed three players today, two to minor league deals.  Let's take a look. *Jason LaRue was signed to a one-year deal to back up Yadier Molina.  At first glance, I thought this was a pretty good move, bringing...  [Posted on November 19, 2007 5:27 PM]