Redbird Rants Nov 15, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals Bold Prediction: Just the beginning for Jack Flaherty
St. Louis Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty finished fourth in NL Cy Young voting after a great 2019 season. Why is this just the beginning? During this 2019 Awards week, the St. Louis Cardinals news front has been pretty quiet. Other than Mike Shildt securing his first Manager of the Year award and Dakota Hudson finishing […] St. Louis Cardinals Bold Prediction: Just the beginning for Jack Flaherty - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
After a 'soft launch,' Cardinals' STL new-look logo gets a cleaner, sharper (not sharpened) makeover
It started with the plan for a decorative oversized logo, one that could be a meeting place like Stan Musial’s statue, a focal point of time-lapse B-roll of activity around the ballpark, or just a favorite fixture for fan selfies…
Redbird Rants Nov 15, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: What should the team do with Matt Wieters
Matt Wieters was the best backup the St. Louis Cardinals have had in years. Now a free agent, should the team explore resigning the former All-Star? Let’s all be honest, Matt Wieters was a luxury for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019. As a free agent last offseason, just two years removed from an All-Star […] St. Louis Cardinals: What should the team do with Matt Wieters - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Cardinals, KMOX extend broadcast partnership through 2024
A historically significant relationship that broadcast St. Louis and Cardinals baseball far west and to almost every corner of the country will continue into the next decade.
Redbird Rants Nov 15, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals watch competition snap up top relief
San Francisco Giant Will Smith was one of the top closers in the league in 2019. He was a free agent but will not be coming to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Atlanta Braves have signed free agent reliever Will Smith in the first major free-agent signing of the off-season. The price-tag: $39 million over […] St. Louis Cardinals watch competition snap up top relief - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
As Ozuna declines qualifying offer, Cards focus on improving the outfield
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When it comes to the Cardinals’ description of an early-offseason approach that is not as singularly focused as previous winters — straight talk, no chaser — the annual General Manager Meetings offered a chance to do some…
Sign of the times: Houston, high-tech swindling of pitch calls steal all the attention at GM Meetings
Also: Some updates on Carlos Martinez and Alex Reyes, and their throwing programs this winter as they prepare for spring training.
Redbird Rants Nov 14, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: Examining a pursuit of Jon Gray
In baseball, you can never have enough pitching and the St. Louis Cardinals are no exception. Why is Jon Gray a name the team should pursue? The St. Louis Cardinals may have just filled their rotation by resigning Adam Wainwright and committing to bring Carlos Martinez back to the rotation, but they should still be […] St. Louis Cardinals: Examining a pursuit of Jon Gray - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants Nov 14, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: Should Yadier Molina be extended past 2020?
Yadier Molina now wants to play beyond 2020, possibly into 2022. Would Molina’s return in 2021 be the best move for the St. Louis Cardinals? Yes or no, it’s a careful and cautious move and fits the Cardinals. Derrick Gould of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported on Wednesday that Yadier Molina’s agent told the […] St. Louis Cardinals: Should Yadier Molina be extended past 2020? - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Kantrovitz, who oversaw pitching-rich drafts for Cards, joins Cubs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The homegrown executive who helped the Cardinals continue to splice statistics and scouting into a draft strategy that excelled at identifying pitching talent that still nourishes the team is taking his talents to the North Side.
Redbird Rants Nov 13, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals fans can save big on BRXLZs at FOCO
Looking for a gift for the St. Louis Cardinals fan in your life this holiday season? You need to check out BRXLZs at FOCO – and we’ve got an exclusive offer for you. The holidays are nearly here. Before you know it you’ll be slipping into a turkey-induced food coma on the couch, with Black […] St. Louis Cardinals fans can save big on BRXLZs at FOCO - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Call to the Pen Nov 13, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals re-sign veteran Adam Wainwright
For the second consecutive season, right-handed veteran starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has re-signed with the STL Cardinals. Perhaps not the most impressive signing of this offseason’s hot stove, the STL Cardinals did the expected on Tuesday morning and brought back veteran starting pitcher, Adam Wainwright. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the contract is a one-year […] St. Louis Cardinals re-sign veteran Adam Wainwright - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants Nov 13, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: Three Rookie of the Year candidates for 2020
The St. Louis Cardinals may not have a top-flight farm system, but they still have talent that could take the league in 2020. Who’s got the best chance to make an immediate impact? The St. Louis Cardinals have had some amazing rookies in the past 20 years and are infamous for finding no-name players and […] St. Louis Cardinals: Three Rookie of the Year candidates for 2020 - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants Nov 13, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: Mike Shildt wins a well deserved award
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shidlt has won the NL’s manager of the year award and in doing so has set a new record. What was so special about this win? For just the third time in St. Louis Cardinals history, they have a Manager of the Year award winner. Mike Shildt beat out Brewers […] St. Louis Cardinals: Mike Shildt wins a well deserved award - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Ozuna to reject Cards' qualifying offer; he's drawing interest from Reds and others
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Cardinals and Marcell Ozuna’s agent, Melvin Roman, met Tuesday to explore common ground on a multi-year contract for the left fielder and former All-Star.
