Cardinals News and Notes: Matheny, Weaver, All-Star Game

Here is what went down yesterday at Viva El Birdos:

• How do teams respond to a change in manager?: I examine the historical precedent for teams finding success after a managerial change.
• Daily Farm Report: Weaver Works at AAA, Springfield Wins on Grand Slam: Andrew St. John recaps an action-packed conclusion to the first half, including Luke Weaver’s first minor league outing this season.
• Was there CHEATING during the Home Run Derby? - A Hunt and Peck: lil_scooter93 reports on the incredibly dumb #DingerGate scandal involving Bryce Harper at the Home Run Derby.
• 2018 All-Star Game Open Thread: Here is the game thread for last night’s Midsummer Classic.

Today in Cardinals history: July 8, 1952

Trailing 11-0 after three innings against Sal Maglie at the Polo Grounds, the Cardinals pull off a major comeback defeating the Giants, 14-12. The rally equals the largest come-from-behind win in National League history.

-BR Bullpen’s baseball history calendar

Have a good one,

Tyler