When the St. Louis Cardinals started their 2024 campaign, Andre Pallante was in the bullpen. With a month left in the season, Pallante has made a case to start the 2025 season in the starting rotation. The 25-year-old left-handed pitcher took an opportunity when the team needed a fifth starter. What he did with that opportunity caught the attention of Cardinal’s management. “To … [Read more...] about Young Cardinals Lefty Has Made Case For 2025 Rotation
Improvements in Cardinals Defense Are a Bright Spot in 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals’ improvements on defense in 2024 might not lead to a postseason run this season, but they do bode well for 2025 and beyond. Following one of their worst seasons in decades, the Cardinals are now entering their final 22 games of the season with a (barely) winning record. Entering Friday, they sit five games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National … [Read more...] about Improvements in Cardinals Defense Are a Bright Spot in 2024
Cardinals Starter’s Strong Return Positions Him Well for Future
St. Louis Cardinals lefty Steven Matz made his return from the injured list on Wednesday, making his first start since April as his role on the team remains uncertain. Matz had been sidelined since May 3 with a lower back strain. While his return to the roster means an increase in pitching depth for the team, the Cardinals now have a surplus of starting pitchers. However, his … [Read more...] about Cardinals Starter’s Strong Return Positions Him Well for Future
Cardinals Place Veteran Outfielder on Waivers
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed veteran slugger and outfielder Tommy Pham on waivers. The Chicago White Sox traded Pham to the Cardinals at the MLB trade deadline. In 77 plate appearances, he slashed .206/.286/.368 with a .653 OPS and two home runs. Placing Pham on waivers will allow younger players in the Cardinals’ farm system to play at the big-league level. Cardinals … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Veteran Outfielder on Waivers
Steady Drops in Cardinals Attendance Bode Poorly for Franchise
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals recorded their lowest ticketed attendance at Busch Stadium: a pitiful 27,224. As Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported, the actual turnstile attendance sat slightly below 13,000, a highly troubling number for a franchise that has been a bastion of fan loyalty for decades. A new low of 27,224 was the announced ticket sold … [Read more...] about Steady Drops in Cardinals Attendance Bode Poorly for Franchise