Firecracker Observations from Around the Majors
The Cardinals appeared to have broken out of their rugged stretch of seven of nine with two straight wins in Anaheim. But, not so fast. Josh Hamilton’s two-run homer tied…
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Cardinals’ Recent Starting Pitching Sending a Red Alert
I’m not alarmed by the Cardinals losing six of their last eight games. That’s going to happen, even to World Series champions at times. Even the 1998 Yankees, who won…
Molina’s National Profile Growing at Last
In St. Louis, we’ve spent much of the last two major league seasons espousing the virtues of Yadier Molina’s ability. If he wasn’t the best catcher in baseball, he certainly…
Relief Corps’ Youth Mandates Heavy Innings Load by Cards Starters
The Cardinal bullpen reached a danger zone last weekend in Florida when, after Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings in New York, relievers had to get 12 outs on Friday, 12…
Kelly Deserves Chance to Run With Lyons’ Rotation Spot
I agree with the Cardinals’ decision on Friday to return Michael Wacha to Memphis so that Jake Westbrook could rejoin the roster and the rotation. The club simply can’t afford…
Jeanine Duncan Was Courage, Compassion Personified
When you work at a great place like we do at 101 ESPN, the office becomes just like your home, and your co-workers become your second family. Well, our family…
Cards Notch Big Win, MLB Draft Begins and Spurs Seize Control
Last night’s win over Arizona was big on a couple of fronts for the Cardinals. After losing two in a row – and with a three-game series in Cincinnati coming…
Cardinals Still Finding Their Stride
Despite having the best record in baseball at 37-19, the Cardinals obviously still haven’t played up to their full capabilities. Matt Holliday, ostensibly their best hitter, has a .244 average…
Cards Should Achieve Some of Measure of Revenge Against Giants
The last time the San Francisco Giants visited Busch Stadium, the night was supposed to end in glory, jubilation and celebration for the Cardinals and their faithful. But little did…
Boggs’ Latest Blunder Spoils Wacha’s Special Debut
Before Thursday night’s game against Kansas City, Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs had allowed at least one run in seven of 18 games he’d been in this season, or 39 percent…