Redbird Rants 6 hours ago
St. Louis Cardinals: Kolten Wong is the best second baseman in the Central
Continuing our positional rankings, we find that the St. Louis Cardinals’ second baseman, Kolten Wong, is the best second baseman in the NL Central. It’s been a couple of days, but it is now time to look at one of the strongest positions in the NL Central, one where the St. Louis Cardinals reign supreme. […] St. Louis Cardinals: Kolten Wong is the best second baseman in the Central - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants 7 hours ago
St. Louis Cardinals: Minor league player pay extended to the end of May
As the COVID-19 pandemic surges on, the MLB has announced that all minor leaguers will be paid for longer. What does this mean for the St. Louis Cardinals? One of the biggest issues surrounding the delay of the MLB season is how to handle the pay for the many minor league players during the break […] St. Louis Cardinals: Minor league player pay extended to the end of May - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Cardinals argue they have pitching depth to staff two strong teams. Let's test that theory
Baseball writer Derrick Goold and columnist Ben Frederickson draft pitching staffs from Cards' spring roster, with Hall of Famer Rick Hummel judging.
Redbird Rants Mar 30, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: 14 teams in the playoffs would help the Cards in 2020
Part of the MLB’s plan for 2020 may include an expanded 14 playoff teams. For the St. Louis Cardinals in 2020, this would help their chances in a big way. The St. Louis Cardinals made the playoffs in 2019 for the first time since 2015 and while they made it to the NLCS, fans were […] St. Louis Cardinals: 14 teams in the playoffs would help the Cards in 2020 - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants Mar 29, 2020
16 St. Louis Cardinals MVPs: Who deserved it, who didn’t
The St. Louis Cardinals have had 16 MVPs in their team history. All were good players, but not all of them were deserving of the award. When it comes to the best, the St. Louis Cardinals have had the most — MVPs, that is. Starting with Rogers Hornsby in 1925, 16 Redbirds have won Most […] 16 St. Louis Cardinals MVPs: Who deserved it, who didn’t - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Cardinals great Jim Edmonds undergoing tests after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Writing on social media that he "held off as long as I could," Cardinals broadcaster and former outfielder Jim Edmonds is undergoing tests for the coronavirus after going to a hospital for what he described as severe symptoms.
Redbird Rants Mar 28, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: What are the most valuable Cardinals’ baseball cards?
For some people, collecting baseball cards is one of the most exciting hobbies out there and finding a rare card can be exhilarating. Which St. Louis Cardinals baseball cards are the most sought after? If you had a good childhood, buying, opening, and collecting St. Louis Cardinals baseball cards had to play at least some […] St. Louis Cardinals: What are the most valuable Cardinals’ baseball cards? - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants Mar 28, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: Ranking the top neutral sites for winter baseball
If the MLB moves back the season into the winter, the St. Louis Cardinals won’t play in chilly St. Louis. What neutral sites would work best? Even with the deal between the MLB and the MLBPA set in stone, there is still a ton up in the air when it comes to exactly when the […] St. Louis Cardinals: Ranking the top neutral sites for winter baseball - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Cardinals' Miller helps forge agreement with owners and continues progress with his arm
Players will get to keep service time from this year even if games are not played.
Redbird Rants Mar 27, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: Roster moves reveal the plan for opening day
a sdfsfsdThe St. Louis Cardinals made one round of roster moves on Thursday that were somewhat surprising. What do they tell us about the plan for the roster? While the St. Louis Cardinals are about to have to freeze their roster due to the agreed deal between the MLB and the MLBPA, they made one […] St. Louis Cardinals: Roster moves reveal the plan for opening day - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants Mar 27, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: Dissecting the agreement made with the MLBPA
The MLB and the MLBPA officially agreed on a plan for salary and service time for the 2020 season. How does it affect the St. Louis Cardinals? On Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote an article about the negotiations going on between the MLB and the MLBPA in regards to service time and pay for […] St. Louis Cardinals: Dissecting the agreement made with the MLBPA - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Simulation domination: Goold's Cardinals routed late by Hochman's Reds in 'season opener'
Sportswriters play virtual opener using Dynasty League Baseball's ultra-intricate simulation. Bottom line: Flaherty sharp, bullpen not, lineup lacking.
Hochman: 'Baseball is part of our DNA' — Cardinals' opening day is just a day for forlorn St. Louis fans
"When baseball comes back, and when that opening day happens, it's going to be remarkable," Dan McLaughlin said.
Cardinals demote Reyes, Cabrera to Class AAA as part of moves on what would have been opening day
The trims to the active roster the Cardinals made Thursday afternoon would have been considered revealing had they happened leading up to opening day.
Redbird Rants Mar 26, 2020
St. Louis Cardinals: Counting down the top five longest homers of 2019
On what should be Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals, let’s look back at the longest homers of 2019, just so we can all smile a little bit since we don’t have baseball. Who doesn’t like to watch home runs? While the game of baseball may have taken that thought too far for some […] St. Louis Cardinals: Counting down the top five longest homers of 2019 - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
