Randy Karraker: The Cardinals Appear to be Mediocre
At the All-Star break, the Cardinals are 44-44, two games out of first in the National League Central and two games behind the second-place team in the NL Wildcard race….
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Spring is here! And I’m liking these Cardinals
I’m a sunshine and lollipops guy…the glass if half full…when life hands me lemons, I like to make lemonade…I see the world through rose colored glasses (except when I looked…
90 Wins Might Not Be Enough for the Cards to Play in October
Since the Cardinals fired Mike Matheny and hired Mike Shildt as manager, I’ve figured 90 wins (a tall task, considering what Shildt took over), would be enough to get them…
From the Betting Window: Conditions at Wrigley Sunday Perfect for Over
I’m back on a Sunday with some picks from the betting window… 957 Cincinnati Reds at 958 Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. CT Oddsmakers must have received enough respected action on…
Cardinals Need to Focus on a Playoff Run and Avoid Scoreboard Watching
The Cardinals amazing run since Mike Shildt took over as manager lifted them into a wildcard spot with a win on Saturday night, but a Sunday loss to the Brewers…
Veteran Leadership Could be the Cardinals’ Ticket to the Playoffs
During the Blues’ 2016-2017 season, coach Ken Hitchcock was grating on his team. Hitch is a taskmaster, and his drive was wearing on the players. Veteran Troy Brouwer recognized this…
Two Major Improvements Help Cardinals Flex Muscle, Sweep Pirates
All of a sudden, the Cardinals have won five games in a row and have taken over the National League wild card lead. It would seem many of the problems…
The ‘Underdog’ Label Could be the Best Thing to Happen to the Cardinals
Oddsmakers are rarely right when they pick a team as the favorite to win the World Series. That’s what people tell you this time of year. They almost brag about…
Cubs Have More Fun; But Cardinals Have Better Starting Pitching
Forget it, Cardinal Nation, it’s over. The Cubs have wrapped it up, and the Redbirds won’t be able to catch them. Whatever adjustment Mike Matheny makes, whatever success Adam Wainwright…