Tony La Russa

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The K-Zone: Remembering Rafael

While most of the rest of the world is busy throwing indictments towards the Cardinals medical staff, and even some at Rafael Furcal himself for electing not to have off season surgery, I’d like to…Read More

2012 Was An Exciting Year…2013 Will Be As Well

The year 2012 was a bittersweet year for Cardinal Nation. After losing one of their star players and their manager retiring, many pundits predicted a disastrous beginning and end for the St. Louis Cardinals.…Read More

Redbirds Minor Connection gives Major results

It’s time to give some praise and credit to the minor league players who are now in the majors and have contributed to the St. Louis Cardinals this year. Without the minor league connection, especially…Read More

MLB All-Stars and All-Star Voting: Who should decide?

The 83rd All-Star game is July 10, 2012, 7:30pm EST in Kansas City at Kaufman Stadium. And just like every year, as I recall, there are debates, arguments and theories regarding the best way to determine…Read More

Behind The Plate – The Redbirds Will Fly

  The St. Louis Cardinals baseball team is looking up at a 5 game deficit, with many people scratching their heads and questioning what is really plaguing the team.  Some say it is all the injuries,…Read More

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Rants Daily: Beltran misses cycle, Cardinals fall to Braves in extras 9-7

Carlos Beltran‘s one man show continued to amaze last night as he flirted with the cycle, but settled…Read More

Rants Daily: Cardinals begin five-game homestand against Braves, honor La Russa

The St. Louis Cardinals return home with a 20-11 record and a 3.5 game lead over the Cincinnati Reds.…Read More

Rants Daily: Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 7-2, earn first series sweep of season

There you go St. Louis Cardinals fans, the Redbirds were finally able to seal the deal on a series sweep…Read More

Mike Matheny proves he was the right man for Cardinals’ managerial post

Three days after the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series there was a collective sigh as their…Read More

Schumaker hops on board the second base merry-go-round

If the St. Louis Cardinals were limited in a position going into the 2012 season it was the same one…Read More

Editor’s Letter: Cardinals’ actions speak louder than words

Dear Readers, The St. Louis Cardinals are five games into the regular season and in the process of going…Read More

Rants Daily: Lohse, Cardinals beach Marlins ruining opener

When the schedule was announced and the defending World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals were set…Read More

Are there too many old Cardinals in camp this year?

The pitchers and catchers have reported.  The 2012 season is officially underway.  It has been a long…Read More

The Cardinals and Oswalt need each other

Edwin Jackson is now a member of the Washington Nationals, in case you didn’t know. Jackson signed…Read More

Redbird Rants Recap: 1/22/12 – 1/28/12

The NFL Pro Bowl is today. Is anyone actually interested? If not, turn your attention to this past week’s…Read More

MLB adds to mockery of All-Star Game importance

Major League Baseball announced yesterday that former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will…Read More

St. Louis Cardinals Getting Warmed Up and Other Notes

There are numerous events getting closer and various items to report from the last couple days. A bulleted…Read More

Mike Matheny inherits stronger unit than Tony La Russa was given

Yes, the 2011 Cardinals won the World Series, so this is an obvious title right? It is more than just…Read More

St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Coach Dave Duncan Taking Leave of Absence

Breaking news from the St. Louis Cardinals organization tonight as long time pitching coach Dave Duncan…Read More

St. Louis Cardinals 2011 Year in Review

Yes, it is December 31st and you’ll see plenty of these “year in review” pieces about…Read More