Redbird Rants
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It may be a new year, but the same problems that doomed the St. Louis Cardinals are cropping up in spring training. Is this a pattern, or is this just spring training?
Thomas Gauvain|
The latest roundup of St. Louis Cardinals news includes Jordan Walker's injury update, JJ Wetherholt's minor league reassignment, and a new face on the Spring Breakout roster.
J.T. Buchheit|
The Athletic rated St. Louis Cardinals fans' optimism for their team in 2025 at only 11.9%, ranking 27th among fanbases.
J.T. Buchheit|
The St. Louis Cardinals and the rest of the world shut down five years ago today due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot has changed since then, but it is crazy to think about how weird of a year 2020 would end up becoming for the Cardinals.
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals have more young arms than rotation spots. Gordon Graceffo and Matthew Liberatore could thrive in bullpen roles, but Quinn Mathews, Michael McGreevy, and Tink Hence need to start. Cooper Hjerpe and Tekoah Roby could go either way.
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in another bullpen arm, and Keynan Middleton fits the bill. He was with the club last year, and despite being injured, he made an impact on prospects like Tink Hence.
Josh Jacobs|
Former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina seems iffy on the team's handling of the offseason, and it could have had an impact on his failure to arrive at spring training in 2024.
J.T. Buchheit|
The St. Louis Cardinals have had a top-10-ranked farm system in the game just once over the last decade, which is another sign regarding how far they've fallen in terms of player development. Chaim Bloom has a huge mess to clean up.
Josh Jacobs|
St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 starting pitcher Sonny Gray has allowed five home runs in 6.2 innings so far in spring training, potentially eliciting worry throughout the fanbase.
J.T. Buchheit|
In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina mentioned a desire to manage in Major League Baseball soon, and he would even consider coaching the Chicago Cubs.
Thomas Gauvain|
John Mozeliak and the St. Louis Cardinals have mutilated the "transition" and the youth movement. This will hurt the organization both now and in the future.
Thomas Gauvain|
Albert Pujols has earned two thumbs up from former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa when it comes to Pujols' preparedness to pilot a major league team.
J.T. Buchheit|
The St. Louis Cardinals entered Spring Training with so much in flux. Are they in reset? Are they just going with what they have and praying for the best?
Miranda Remaklus|
Ivan Herrera worked on his throwing mechanics during the 2024-2025 offseason, but so far in spring training, there have been few takeaways from the exercise.
J.T. Buchheit|
St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is ready to manage, and after an exclusive interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale, it's clear that will happen soon. Will the Cardinals let go of Oliver Marmol and come calling?
Josh Jacobs|
Andrew Kittredge was an excellent reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, but the team's decision not to pony up for his services looks to be a smart one after he suffered a significant knee injury in spring training.
J.T. Buchheit|
The Cardinals appear to have six of their eight bullpen spots filled. Here is a fresh look at how these pitchers are performing thus far in Spring Training, including Helsley, Fernandez, Romero, Liberatore, O'Brien, King, Graceffo, Munoz, and Leahy.
Scott Plaza|
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Noah Mendlinger is entering the 2025 season hoping to flex his contact abilities and his versatility.
Thomas Gauvain|
The St. Louis Cardinals optioned Tink Hence to minor league camp this weekend, Sonny Gray is working on his own game rather than results on the mound early in camp, and World Series hero David Freese is making a huge impact in camp.
Josh Jacobs|
The New York Mets, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles are experiencing injuries in their starting rotation. The St. Louis Cardinals should reach out to trade Erick Fedde.
Thomas Gauvain|
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