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Should the Cardinals have looked at Marcus Semien?
A turkey-induced daydream and probably a bad idea.
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The Cardinals Are Chasing Sinkers, and That Is Nothing New
Some teams have moved away from sinkerballers, but the Cardinals are priortizing them in their search for pitching.
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Meet newest Cardinal Steven Matz
Who is Steven Matz?
Anthropomorphizing Thanksgiving Dishes as Cardinals Players
What if the main courses of your Thanksgiving dinner played for the Cardinals?
Cardinals Ink Starter Steven Matz to Four-Year Deal
The lefty’s deal is worth $44 million.
Welcome to Viva El Birdos
A handy guide to the site
The Benefits of Moving Quickly in Free Agency
With an upcoming lockout, aggressive teams may benefit the most.
Did pitchers become fatigued at the end of the season?
The numbers show September as one of the worst ERAs by the majors. Is this normal or a blip?
Adam Wainwright, One-seam Sinkers, and Seam-shifted Wake
How Wainwright changed his repertoire for 2021, and why it’s interesting in the broader context of baseball today.
The Cardinals’ Strong Start to the Winter
Adding both minor league depth and upside is a great start to the winter.
Rule 5: Cards Protect Three, Leave Familiar Names Exposed
The Cardinals added 3 players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
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Adam Wainwright received Cy Young votes - A Hunt and Peck
Almost more noteworthy if he doesn’t.
Free Agent Profile: Marcus Stroman
Baseball’s most Cardinally pitcher who hasn’t Cardinalled (yet?)
The Cardinals do not need a bat
They have much bigger problems at pitching
Dylan Carlson: Three Half Seasons
In three "half seasons" of stats, Carlson has shown consistency and growth in key stats. There’s every reason to be encouraged about his future.
What to Do With Alex Reyes and Jordan Hicks
The Cardinals are discussing Reyes and Hicks as potential starters. There are other options for them.
FA Spotlight: Robbie Ray
A look at one of the top starting pitchers on the market
Tyler Matzek, Rick Ankiel, and the Science Behind the Yips
Come to read the article, stay for the Rick Ankiel highlights.
Adjustments for Johan Oviedo
Besides improved command, a batter fastball and a better fastball strategy could make a world of difference for the promising right-hander.
Saturday SOC: News and Notes
Some stream-of-consciousness commentary on payroll, early offseason moves, rumors, and the owners’ first CBA proposal.
Free Agent Profile: Nick Martinez
In a deep pitching market, the Cardinals may once again dip into Asia for pitching help
Who is the next underrated Cardinal?
Cardinals fans always seem to underrate a Cardinal - Carpenter was once one such player - who’s next in line?
Cardinals Defense: 5 Gold Gloves But Not the Best DEF Team of the ERA
We revisit the DEF rankings for the best Cardinals defensive teams over the last 50 years to see where the 2021 team finished.
The Cardinals Free Agent Pitching Strategy
Profiling potential free agent fits for the Cardinals pitching staff.
FA Spotlight: Max Scherzer
Should the Cardinals sign the former Mizzou pitcher and St. Louis native?
Tyler O’Neill’s Aggressive Approach Optimizes His Value
By relentlessly hunting pitches in his wheelhouse, O’Neill has reduced his strikeout rate and made more hard contact. This has unlocked his value at the plate.
Checking in on the Arizona Fall League
A quick summary of how some of the Baby Birds are doing in the Grand Canyon State.