Back in May, I told you about the real superstar coming over from Japan's NPB, Miles Mikolas. Two months later, his main competition in that category has given up pitching. Meanwhile, All-Star rosters have been announced, and Mikolas is the lone Cardinal to represent his team at the ASG. Here's his wife Lauren's reaction: https://twitter.com/Fearless_Charm/status/1016112381259329536…
Giants hold off Cards in low scoring affair- a 7/6 recap
It's a Friday night in the city by the bay and there is baseball to play. John Gant gets the start for the Cardinals against Derek (Pudge's son) Rodriguez for the Giants. The Cardinals are looking for their fourth straight victory and a jump in the standings in both the NL Central and NL Wild…
Mozeliak’s comments on Fowler were bad, but not that bad
We're on our fifth day of Hustlegate, and there's no end in sight. If you have any familiarity with the Cardinals, you're aware that John Mozeliak's comments about Dexter Fowler's effort level have reached a fever pitch in national sports news. As I've followed the story, I've noticed that it's focused on a (large) excerpt…
Bullpen Roundtable: Trade deadline, dead ahead
The trade deadline is coming fast, so we gathered up a few Bullpen writers for a mid-season Cardinals roundtable.
7/5/18 Recap: Cardinals Denigrate Giants 11-2
It's always hard to watch the Giants and not feel my some amount of subtle rage and or envy. How can I shake the memory of ole Jake Westbrook getting an L for going 6.2 innings against the Giants in 2013, only allowing one unearned run and the Cardinals still losing 1-0. Uh, well anyway,…
The Cardinals are going to San Francisco: A series preview
The Cardinals kick off a four-game series against the Giants tonight. Each team finds itself in third place in a surprising dogfight for its respective division; the Giants are 45-43, good for a .511 record and 3.5 games out of their division lead, while the Cardinals (44-41) have been slightly better on a rate basis…
*Yaaaawwwwn* Cardinals fall to the Diamondbacks – a 7/3 recap
Jack Flaherty versus Zach Greinke tonight in the desert in what should be a battle of the pitchers. Jose Martinez is in right field tonight which is an interesting move but one that probably needs to be made. Should be a fun night of Cardinals baseball from Phoenix! https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1014290221834428416 https://twitter.com/Dbacks/status/1014252309763665920 Matt Carpenter leads off the…
7.2.2018 Recap: Yadi powers offensive onslaught as Cards snap losing streak
In her excellent series preview, noted Diamondbacks fan I.H. Boog highlighted the fact that coming into last night's game, the DBacks were precariously perched atop the NL West, while we lowly redbirds find ourselves in third place in the Central and on the outside looking in at the second wild card berth. There's still a…
6.29.18 Recap: Cardinals squander strong Mikolas start, cave to Braves
Cards host the NL East-leading upstart Braves tonight. Josh Matejka's series preview is very much recommended reading. Tonight we get my favorite Cardinals pitcher, Miles Mikolas, vs. Julio Teheran, who has struggled while flashing occasional dominance this year. Lineups: https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1012794887757058048 https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1012806692801843201 The Game Mikolas and Teheran traded zeroes for six innings, and Mikolas in particular…
Braves leave behind potential crime scene aka SunTrust Park for weekend in St. Louis : A series preview
The Cardinals are welcoming the first-place Braves to town in the first of three straight series with potential playoff implications.
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