Redbird Rants

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has not played up to snuff during his time in the major leagues, and fans can't be lured in by certain Statcast metrics that indicate some strong under-the-hood numbers. They've already burned fans once. … [Read more...] about Cardinals fans can’t fall for Statcast’s bait again with Jordan Walker

The Athletics aren't known for spending, but they just signed their left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to a long-term extension, something the St. Louis Cardinals have been avoiding doing with their young core as of late. That needs to change. … [Read more...] about Penny-pinching Athletics show the Cardinals how to properly invest in young core

Before Chaim Bloom even took over as the St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations, he has already overhauled their farm system, which was named the most improved system in all of baseball by Baseball America, along with Joshua Baez praise. … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ farm system sweeps Baseball America’s most improved awards

2026 should be a celebratory year for two World Series anniversaries in the 1926 and 2006 clubs. Instead, the St. Louis Cardinals rebuild will be the primary focus. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals 2026 rebuild overshadows historic World Series anniversaries

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to enter a long rebuilding period. Giving up on Jordan Walker now is the worst possible decision the franchise could make. … [Read more...] about Facing rebuild, Cardinals can’t give up on Jordan Walker yet