Redbird Rants

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired an extremely high upside arm in the Sonny Gray trade in left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke, who has a big-time fastball and devastating sweeper. He will put their player development group to the test. … [Read more...] about New Cardinals prospect will put revamped player development group to the test

St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brycen Mautz worked with Tread Athletics this offseason to build upon a stellar tenure with the Springfield Cardinals. … [Read more...] about Cardinals minor league pitcher of the year continues hard work with Tread Athletics

The primary return in the trade for Willson Contreras, Hunter Dobbins should be a fixture in the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation for a long time. … [Read more...] about Hunter Dobbins’ future is brighter than Cardinals fans realize

St. Louis Cardinals new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, keeps making trades with his former employer, the Boston Red Sox. Even after sending Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras there, more trades could happen, like Brendan Donovan. … [Read more...] about 3 more trades Chaim Bloom could easily pull off with Red Sox in 2026 and beyond

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Willson Contreras and, in doing so, were able to move a depreciating asset that didn't fit the team's timeline for success. … [Read more...] about Why the Willson Contreras trade is actually a good thing for the Cardinals