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University of Idaho alum - formerly On SI, Lewiston Tribune, Whitman County Gazette. Lover of baseball, college sports and vinyl.

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St. Louis Cardinals' season receives 'C' grade from ESPN

ESPN recently released grades for every team's MLB season. The St. Louis Cardinals, who overachieved from their preseason expectations, received a "C" grade from ESPN. Do you think that grade was fair? Should it be better or worse?Sep 23, 2026

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Who would you want to see be the St. Louis Cardinals primary catcher next season?

The St. Louis Cardinals have an embarrassment of riches at the catcher position. Entering the offseason, the Cardinals will have two capable major league catchers: Ivan Herrera and top 100 prospect Leo Bernal. The team also has another top 100 prospect who plays catcher knocking on the door of the major leagues: Rainiel Rodriguez. Who would you like to see take over primary catcher responsibilities next season?Sep 23, 2026

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Do you expect the St. Louis Cardinals to be in the playoffs next season?

The St. Louis Cardinals entered this season with outside expectations of being one of the worst teams in baseball due to being in the middle of a rebuild. The Cardinals won't be in the playoffs in October, but they did exceed expectations and currently stand at 76-80 with an opportunity to finish at or slightly above .500 in the final stretch of the regular season. What are your expectations for St. Louis in 2027?Sep 21, 2026

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St. Louis Cardinals end home schedule on strong note

The St. Louis Cardinals played their final home game of the season Sunday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and sent their hometown crowd back home happy. The Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 5-3. St. Louis will be on the road for the final two series of the season, which will take place against National League Central rivals the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers.Sep 20, 2026

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Masyn Winn makes another Gold Glove-level play

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has been making Gold Glove-caliber plays all season and made another one in the team's loss against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.Sep 20, 2026

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St. Louis Cardinals set to begin final home series of 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals will host the Washington Nationals for the final home series of the regular season at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. What are your thoughts on how the Cardinals have done this season, and will you make it out to Busch Stadium this weekend?Sep 18, 2026

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher on an incredible stretch

The St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching rotation has well exceeded expectations this season. Over the last month-and-a-half, there might not be a pitcher in the National League better than Kyle Leahy. Over his last nine starts, Leahy has second-best ERA in the NL (1.52). This year, his first as a full-time starter, Leahy has a 3.38 ERA and has struck out 105 batters in 117.1 innings pitched across 23 starts.Aug 14, 2026

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Nelly at St. Louis Cardinals Game!

The St. Louis Cardinals have been in the thick of the playoff hunt for most of the season. Although they've been struggling as of late and slipping in the playoff standings, some local celebrities have made their way out to Cardinals games this year. One of those celebrities is St. Louis native and multi-platinum-selling rapper Nelly, who was at the Cardinals game Tuesday.Aug 12, 2026

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Jordan Walker breaks home run drought

The 2026 Home Run Derby champion and 2026 All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker broke his home run drought Saturday. It was Walker's first homer since winning the Home Run Derby during the All-Star Break. How exciting was it to see Walker snap his drought?Aug 10, 2026

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St. Louis Cardinals better than expected in impressive stat

Entering the season, there were little expectations for the St. Louis Cardinals starting rotation. The rotation featured players moved from the bullpen to starting roles, either in previous seasons or this year, and players on cheap deals with the anticipation of being moved at the deadline as the Cardinals were expected to rebuild. Instead, the starters have generally performed well for St. Louis. Entering Saturday, the Cardinals' starting pitchers ranked 10th in the major leagues and fourth in the National League in starter ERA (3.96). What are your thoughts on how St. Louis' starters have performed this season?Aug 8, 2026

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Think Cardinals can make playoff push?

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off an impressive series win against the New York Yankees, which improved its overall record to 57-58. The Cardinals are unlikely to catch up the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. St. Louis currently is out of first place by 14.5 games. However, the Cardinals are only four games out of the final wild card spot in the National League. Do you think St. Louis can make a wild card push for the playoffs?Aug 6, 2026

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Thoughts on Ivan Herrera getting All-Star nod?

The St. Louis Cardinals earned another All-Star nod Friday when designated hitter/catcher Ivan Herrera was named a replacement for the Midsummer Classic. Despite Herrera's nod, second baseman JJ Wetherholt, who recently earned an eight-year extension with the team, is still yet to be called for the All-Star game. What are your thoughts on Herrera getting in the All-Star game?Jul 11, 2026

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Thoughts after St. Louis Cardinals series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers?

The St. Louis Cardinals concluded a five-game series against their National League Central rivals and the first-place team in the division, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers took four-of-five of the series, which concluded with an 8-4 Cardinals loss Thursday. What are your emotions after St. Louis dropped four-of-five against Milwaukee?Jul 10, 2026

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Luis Gastelum makes MLB debut

One of the St. Louis Cardinals' most interesting pitching prospects, right-hander Luis Gastelum, made his major league debut in a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gastelum has a 2.27 ERA and has struck out 49 batters in 43.2 innings of work across 36 appearances this season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.Jul 9, 2026

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Riley O'Brien heading to the All-Star Game

On the heels of several players pulling out or being unavailable for the All-Star Game, several players were named as replacements Tuesday. One of those replacements was St. Louis Cardinals closer and the leader in the National League in saves, Riley O'Brien. It's his first career All-Star nod.Jul 7, 2026

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Expectations for Graceffo?

Gordon Graceffo's trip to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds didn't last long. Graceffo, who was optioned to Triple-A on July 3, was recalled from Memphis on July 6 after Max Rajcic was placed on the 15-day injured list. Graceffo has a career-best 3.19 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 42.1 innings pitched across 36 appearances. Do you have high expectations for Graceffo in his return?Jul 7, 2026

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Series against Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers could be just what St. Louis Cardinals need

The St. Louis Cardinals had one of the most dominant wins in recent history against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The Cardinals beat their National League Central rivals 17-1 and will look to clinch the series win in game two Saturday. Following the series against the Cubs, St. Louis will have a four-game series against another NL Central rival, the Milwaukee Brewers, before closing out the first half of the season with a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves before the All-Star Break. The Cardinals entered Saturday 46-39 with a one-game lead for the final wild card spot in the National League. Could series wins against the Cubs and Brewers give St. Louis the necessary momentum it needs to make a run in the second half following the All-Star Break?Jul 4, 2026

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Mason Molina promoted to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving up one of their most intriguing pitching prospects. The Cardinals are promoting left-handed starting pitcher Mason Molina to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. He had a 2.87 ERA with 82 strikeouts in 69 innings pitched across 14 starts with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals this season.Jun 30, 2026

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Jurrangelo Cijntje starting to get on solid stretch in Cardinals minor leagues

Switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje had a rough start to his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. In his first year with the Cardinals after being acquired in a trade that sent 2025 All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners, Cijntje had an ERA above 5.00 in April and May. From April 9-May 16, Cijntje had allowed at least three earned runs in six-of-seven starts.  Since that point, Cijntje has allowed less than three earned runs in three-of-four starts. In his latest outing June 11, the ambidextrous starter struck out six, walked one and allowed two earned runs on five hits in 4.1 innings pitched. He fanned batters both right and left-handed.Jun 15, 2026

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher hits first homer run of 2026

In a game against the New York Mets on Thursday, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks hit his first home run of 2026. The Cardinals catcher was recalled from Triple-A on May 29. Thursday was his seventh game since being recalled.Jun 11, 2026

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