Cardinals' uneven offense caught watching as rallies fizzle, slugging slumps
A root problem with the Cardinals’ uneven offense – it goes big or it doesn’t go home – has not been generating the potential for rallies. It’s how often they let those opportunities pass by.
Gyorko's three-run HR in eighth helps Cards get above .500
They had seized the lead, misplaced the lead, and teetered right there on the edge, staring into the crevasse in the standings that leads to a losing record when the Cardinals finally found the team they intend to be.
Shildt stays with Fowler as leadoff and Carpenter hitting fifth
Cardinals manager Mike Shildt will stick with the configuration he unveiled Friday night with Dexter Fowler hitting first and Matt Carpenter fifth in the second game of a series against Atlanta on Saturday night.
Fowler goes to leadoff spot; Wacha goes to Cards' bullpen
'It was time to do something different,' says president of baseball operations Mozeliak.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 24, 2019
Swanson homers twice as Braves beat Cardinals 5-2
Dansby Swanson homered twice and Freddie Freeman also connected, helping Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Friday night.
Redbird Rants May 24, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: Checking in on two unheralded pitching prospects
The St. Louis Cardinals have two pitchers at their Class A affiliates who are not in any top prospects listing. But the two prospects,Tommy Parsons and Evan Sisk, are making an impression as they continue to rise in the Cardinals minor league system. One was a Division III All American, but not drafted in 2018, […] St. Louis Cardinals: Checking in on two unheralded pitching prospects - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Redbird Rants May 24, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: How long could Harrison Bader at leadoff last?
With the struggles that have befallen Matt Carpenter this season, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has an opportunity to slot speedster Harrison Bader as the team’s leadoff hitter. But with Bader’s spotty hitting history, how long would it last? In an ideal world, the St. Louis Cardinals wouldn’t even have to blink in regards […] St. Louis Cardinals: How long could Harrison Bader at leadoff last? - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Fowler to lead off for first time as Carpenter drops to fifth
Dexter Fowler will make his first appearance in the leadoff spot Friday night against Atlanta and Matt Carpenter will hit fifth at Busch Stadium.
Tomahawk Take May 24, 2019
Atlanta Braves Series Preview: Finishing off the Cardinals
After a four-game set in San Francisco, the Atlanta Braves head to St. Louis to finish their season series with the Cardinals. Just a week ago the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals met at SunTrust Park with the home team taking two-of-three. That series did not get off to a particularly good start with […] Atlanta Braves Series Preview: Finishing off the Cardinals - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - An Atlanta Braves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
As Cardinals evaluate rotation, Reyes blazes into view with powerful start at Class A
Rookie, recovering from injury, pitched five innings, struck out six for the Cardinals' High-A affiliate, and reportedly touched 99 mph on his fastball.
With two extra-base hits in a month, Goldschmidt 'would like to be playing better'
Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt doubled off Pittsburgh’s Dovydas Neverauskas on May 9. He homered off the Pirates’ Steven Brault on May 12. And those have been his only extra-base hits in precisely a month.
Cardinals used to beat Boston, especially Braves/Bees
But St. Louis Browns vs. Red Sox canceled that edge and cities are about even in total wins.
BenFred: Cardinals prioritizing patience over action despite struggles
Baseball team flying under the radar as area fans are enjoying a hockey high thanks to Blues
Cardinals notebook: Shildt says he has to 'lead better'
Cardinals manager surveys landscape after his team loses for 14th time in 18 games in day game with Royals
Another rough home outing for Wacha
The focus of the questions was on the future of Michael Wacha in the starting rotation after the Cardinals lost the first game of a doubleheader to Kansas City on Wednesday.
