Redbird Rants

Remember Carlos Beltran’s St. Louis Cardinals run? Revisiting his clutch 2012-13 postseason heroics, playoff OPS dominance, and why his St. Louis tenure mattered deeply! … [Read more...] about The brief, glorious tenure of new Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran on the Cardinals

Former St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jim Edmonds tumbled off of the Hall of Fame ballot in 2016, while Andruw Jones was inducted in 2026. Edmonds' all-around ability was no match for Jones' dominance in a single stat. … [Read more...] about 1 harsh truth allowed Andruw Jones to soar to Cooperstown over Cardinals’ Jim Edmonds

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II has been hard at work all offseason revamping his swing. He and manager Oli Marmol expect big things from the 25-year old in 2026. … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ brass believes Victor Scott II could be set to have a big year in 2026

Though the Nolan Arenado saga came to an end when the third baseman was dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks, it's apparent that the St. Louis Cardinals had other suitors before Arenado wielded his no-trade clause. … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado’s no-trade clause hurt the Cardinals until the very end

Chaim Bloom has been open about the St. Louis Cardinals need to catch up to the rest of baseball and then begin to gain their own edges, but they may already have one developed in their ability to keep arms healthy as the rest of baseball scrambles. … [Read more...] about As the Cardinals seek gaining an edge, they may already have one that opponents envy