Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Fredbird finally gets his due. In the grand tapestry of America’s pastime, there are the players. The legends. The champions. And then… there is Fredbird. On this 17th day of June, in the year 2025 of our Lord, the Mascot Hall of Fame—temple of felt and foam, shrine of shenanigans—has summoned the Redbird of Reverence to take his … [Read more...] about Fredbird, immortalized: A hero’s journey to the Mascot Hall of Fame
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Mid-Season Sours after May Flowers
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Cardinals have lost their gusto since mid-May After playing an exciting high energy brand of baseball the first 6-8 weeks of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals seem to be slowing down, and with the potential of their season on the line this early in the year they need to find their game fast. They’ll hope to get back on track tonight … [Read more...] about Mid-Season Sours after May Flowers
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Could the St. Louis Cardinals benefit from Missouri’s KC stadium bill?
ST. LOUIS - A Missouri bill aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the state could also potentially help the St. Louis Cardinals move forward with major upgrades at Busch Stadium. Missouri Senate Bill 3, a special session bill sent to Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk earlier this week, creates the "Show-Me Sports Investment Act." The legislation would authorize the … [Read more...] about Could the St. Louis Cardinals benefit from Missouri’s KC stadium bill?
Ron Taylor Passes Away
Former MLB reliever and physician Ron Taylor has passed away, according to an announcement from the Mets. He was 87. A Toronto native, Taylor began his career in the Cleveland organization in 1956. He reached the big leagues six years later and had a memorable debut at Fenway Park. Tabbed as the starting pitcher — one of just 17 starts he’d make in his career — Taylor began … [Read more...] about Ron Taylor Passes Away