Redbird Rants
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Thomas Saggese, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, Michael McGreevy, Mat Koperniak, and Luken Baker are all players who have shown abilities in different ways but are being limited by the current roster construction that the St. Louis Cardinals have.
Scott Plaza|
The St. Louis Cardinals did almost nothing to upgrade their bullpen this offseason, and that is John Mozeliak's fault. Now manager Oliver Marmol is frustrated by the position Mozeliak's failures has put him in.
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday that they were optioning right-handed reliever Ryan Fernandez to Memphis and recalling Riley O'Brien, a long overdue move for this struggling bullpen.
Josh Jacobs|
Tekoah Roby is one of the St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospects and has been incredible this year. This is huge for the organization, especially because Quinn Mathews, Cooper Hjerpe, and Tink Hence are all injured.
Josh Jacobs|
Lars Nootbaar could set an MLB walk record, Willson Contreras wants to play for Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the St. Louis Cardinals officially have their spending limit for the 2025 MLB Draft.
Thomas Gauvain|
Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt sternly stated that he won't stray from his desire to be as successful as possible regardless of the cost. This fiery attitude could have been cause for his firing in 2021.
Thomas Gauvain|
The Cardinals saw something they liked in Cade McGee when they used their 9th round pick on him in the 2024 MLB Draft. The slot value for the pick he was chosen
Andrew Parker|
Communication remains an issue for the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Oliver Marmol can't seem to help himself.
Miranda Remaklus|
If the St. Louis Cardinals had given young players more run in the past like they are this year, several current players in the majors would have stayed in St. Louis.
Thomas Gauvain|
John Mozeliak didn't build a strong bullpen this offseason, and St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is struggling to make do with the options he's been given.
Thomas Gauvain|
The Cardinals used their second-round pick in 2022 on left-handed pitcher Brycen Mautz out of the University of San Diego. After putting up a solid last season
Andrew Parker|
The St. Louis Cardinals have had one of the best offenses in baseball this year, but they are among the bottom half of teams in baseball in home runs. They need more power if they want to produce runs at a high level.
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals activated Masyn Winn from the injured list today and optioned Michael Siani to Memphis, meaning that Thomas Saggese remained on the roster. Brendan Donovan is now dealing wht a rib injury but is expected to stay off the IL.
Josh Jacobs|
On this day in 1925, the St. Louis Cardinals set a single-inning record by hitting 11 singles, which is the most singles ever in one inning in MLB history! The record would stand for over 64 years.
Justin Renaldi|
The St. Louis Cardinals had a prospect, Randel Clemente, collect the Low-A pitcher of the week award after a stellar week of work for Palm Beach.
Andrew Parker|
Thomas Saggese and Kyle Leahy are deserving of bigger roles with the St. Louis Cardinals because of their production, but Willson Contreras and Ryan Fernandez need to be used less.
Mason Keith|
The St. Louis Cardinals promised runway to their young players all offseason. We've already seen Nolan Gorman miss out on opportunities, and now with Thomas Saggese on fire, will they give him playing time or demote him? How does that impact Alec Burleson
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals need more young pitching talent, and so they need to take a chance on Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie, who was just designated for assignment on Monday.
Josh Jacobs|
Thomas Saggese has performed admirably in his time with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2025, but his impending demotion to Memphis, while unfair, is the best option for him and the team.
J.T. Buchheit|
Albert Pujols holds the major-league record for most home runs in the month of April, and the 2000 St. Louis Cardinals hold the record for the most home runs as a team in the first month of the season.
Thomas Gauvain|
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