A Whole New Ballgame: Cards, Bucs Tied for First
Hitters have slumps and hot streaks. Pitchers go through nights where they have complete command and throw shutouts; other nights, they’re fighting themselves on every pitch. The team as a whole, though, is a different animal. Putting together lengthy win streaks is great, of course, but as a whole, a team must rely on a […]
Cardinals Crush Reds, Rebound in Road Finale
Well then. Baseball’s a funny sport sometimes. Really, all the time. The unlikeliest of heroes can step up at any time, while the most dependable hitters can end up wearing the golden sombrero when it counts the most. The least successful teams in baseball will still win about 40% of the time, while even the […]
The Kelly Identity
If you asked Joe Kelly to define his role with the Cardinals, he probably would have been more assertive last year than right now. When Jaime Garcia began to display arm problems last year in the middle of the season, the Cardinals brought Kelly up as some temporary relief, and he did so well they […]
When a Luxury Becomes a Necessity: Cardinals Forced to Lean on Pitching Depth
First off, let me wish you a happy Memorial Day weekend. It’s unlikely I’ll update before Monday, but I hope you take time to reflect on why most people get a holiday Monday. The sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to this country, whether you agree with the cause or not, should […]
Cards Come Back, Score Four in Ninth, Stun Nationals
HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE? How? Seriously. What are the odds? Last year’s run to the title was incredible because, quite frankly, the odds of it happening were incredibly slim. “We’ll never see another post-season like this again,” some said. Apparently, some may have spoken too soon. This was supposed to be a pitcher’s duel. […]
