Redbird Rants

Former St. Louis Cardinals flamethrower, Jordan Hicks, was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, a move that will give him more opportunities to rebound on the mound. … [Read more...] about Former Cardinals flamethrower given chance to rebound in ideal situation

If the St. Louis Cardinals want to surprise teams this year, they need to get creative with how they use their lineup and optimize matchups. … [Read more...] about How a simple lineup shift could turn a .500 Cardinals team into an 86‑win contender

The Cardinals’ 2026 pitching rotation is young, volatile, and full of upside. A Stranger Things–inspired breakdown of the arms shaping St. Louis’ season. … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Upside Down: Inside the Cardinals’ 2026 pitching rotation

The San Francisco Giants signed second baseman Luis Arraez to a one-year deal, and that takes them off the table for a trade for St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan. … [Read more...] about Another Brendan Donovan suitor falls off the table for the Cardinals

With Dylan Carlson signing with the rival Cubs, the Juan Soto trade is brought to the forefront yet again. However, it was Shohei Ohtani and the Angels, not Carlson, that could've turned the tide for the St. Louis Cardinals in the Soto sweepstakes. … [Read more...] about The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani blunder that may have cost the Cardinals a championship run