Oscar Taveras Always in the Heart of Cardinal Nation
One week ago, Cardinal’s nation was dealing with the calamity of being eliminated from the post season by the San Francisco Giants. Today, that loss is put into perspective, by the true tragedy of the death of 22-year old outfielder Oscar Taveras. Early Sunday evening, the sports world was shocked to learn that Taveras and […]
MLB Post Season: St. Louis Cardinals Gear Up For Another Red October
The St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up their second straight National League Central title Sunday afternoon while finishing off warm-ups. After failing to close the door Saturday night, the division championship came down to the last day of the season, and for perhaps the first time ever, had St. Louis fans rooting for Johnny Cueto and […]
St. Louis Cardinals Trade David Freese to Angels for Peter Bourjos
After a less-than-stellar 2013 campaign and post-season, the Cardinals have sent David Freese to keep Albert Pujols company in Anaheim. In addition, they’re sending reliever Fernando Salas, who played a vital part in the Cardinals’ s011 championship season but has been used sparingly the last two years. In exchange, the Cardinals get outfielder Peter Bourjos […]
St. Louis Cardinals Land John Axford, Reshuffle Bullpen
The Cardinals are preparing for the stretch run by adding some bullpen depth, acquiring John Axford from the Brewers in a trade this morning. Milwaukee will send their former closer to the Cards in exchange for a player to be named later. The 30-year-old right-hander was dominating in 2011 racking up 46 saves (part of […]
St. Louis Cardinals Look to Build Mound Presence in 2013 Draft
Every year in early June, one of the most important and exciting–albeit overlooked–days of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season occurs, the first-year player entry draft. Last week this day came and went without the prime-time fanfare of the NFL and NBA drafts; in fact most casual fans did not even know it took place. […]
Father’s Day Sale – Watch Every MLB Game In HD Online For Under $5 Dollars!
MLB.com has a great Father’s Day sale going on right now. They are offering an 80% discount on their online package where you can login and watch every regular season baseball game live or on demand in HD quality. It makes a perfect Father’s Day gift for a baseball lover. As of right now, the […]
Friday Thoughts
The Cardinals had an off-day yesterday after getting broomed out of town by the Dodgers, giving them a little time to lick their wounds before heading to Arizona. There were a few St. Louis-related sports bits, however. – It’s being reported that Jeff Suppan, released last week by the Milwaukee Brewers, is very close to […]
2010 Cardinals Baseball Preview – Catchers
As I enjoy the glorious weather today by looking out the window in my cubicle in a fit of pure jealousy, the countdown to opening day marches on. For the next couple weeks, I’ll be previewing the position players and pitchers for the upcoming 2010 season, as well as possible prospects who may at some […]
St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training 2010 Thoughts
Spring training greetings from…well, St. Louis. Sorry, my travel budget for this job is pretty much restricted to gas money to go to the local bar. As the weather warms up (and, in St. Louis, fluctuates constantly), opening day looms ever nearer. If you’re like me, you’ll be playing hooky and watching the game. Unless […]
