Cardinals News and Notes: Wacha, face guards, and a blast from the past

Coming off a series win against the Reds, the Cardinals look to win another one against the Royals. The 4 game I-70 series is split between Kauffman Stadium and Busch.

• I detailed how Wacha can return to an elite level by climbing the ladder with his wicked fastball.

• lil_scooter93 wrote about face guards, or rather, helmet extensions. They save players and their teeth.

• John pioneered a modern day Whiteyball lineup—it’s fascinating.

• Craig Edwards talked about goodness, and if the Cardinals actually have it. Will they make the playoffs? Maybe.

• The Cardinals destroyed the Royals last night! Scoring 10+ runs for the third consecutive game—a feat not accomplished by a team redbird with Musial or Pujols. Recapped here.

In much less significant news, Tyler and I appeared on our first VEB podcast. You can listen to that here.

With the Cubs playing the pathetic Giants this week, these Kansas City games are super important. See everyone at Busch.