Matt Benson

26 year old Data & Analytics Consultant born and raised in London, UK.A massive American Sports fan which I follow as much as possible, most importantly the St Louis Cardinals who I watch on tv and live wherever I can!

Adam Wainwright # 50 and Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals bump gloves prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 10, 2019 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by St. Louis Cardinals, LLC/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals milestones to keep an eye on in 2021

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 07: Paul DeJong #11 of the St. Louis Cardinals talks with Nolan Arenado #28, Paul Goldschmidt #46 and Matt Carpenter #13 during a pitching change in the fifth inning of the Spring Training game against the Houston Astros at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 7, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Cardinals and Buster Olneys’ Crush Quotient

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 05: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St Louis Cardinals warms up as a large group of teammates watch prior to a Grapefruit League spring training game against the New York Mets at Roger Dean Stadium on March 5, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. The game ended in a 7-7 tie. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Cardinals should stay away from a six-man rotation

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ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 4: St. Louis Cardinals hall of fame manager Whitey Herzog waves to fans during a pre-game ceremony celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the 1982 World Series before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium on August 4, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Paul Nordmann/Getty Images)

Looking at the best St. Louis Cardinals under each president

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ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 15: Mike Shildt #83 of the St. Louis Cardinals in his first game as inteim manager against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium on July 15, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Could the St. Louis Cardinals be involved in an NBA-esque mega trade?

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a sacrifice bunt against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning in game one of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Can the St. Louis Cardinals benefit from having no DH?

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Members of the St. Louis Cardinals react to being down 4-0 during the ninth inning of Game Three of the National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on October 02, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: Potential 2021 bounce back candidates

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Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals uses his rosin bag after giving up back-to-back home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning at Busch Stadium on September 26, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: Potential postseason heroes and villains

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Harrison Bader #48, Harrison Bader #47, and Tommy Edman #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in game two of a doubleheader at Miller Park on September 14, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The St. Louis Cardinals grade well in Outs Above Average in 2020

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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 09: A squirrel runs across the field at Comerica Park during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals on September 9, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 5-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: Comerica Park and the 2018 Rally Squirrel

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Kolten Wong #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inningat Busch Stadium on July 26, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview: Bader to return against the Buccos?

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ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 22: Adalberto Mondesi #27 of the Kansas City Royals turns a double play over Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning at Busch Stadium on July 22, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview: Rolling over the Royals

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ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 29: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs is thrown out at second base against Paul DeJong #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on September 29, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview: 5 games in 3 days against the Cubs

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CHICAGO - JULY 10: A general view of Guaranteed Rate Field as a crowd of 23, 245 looks on during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox on July 10, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview: Taking on the Southsiders in Chicago

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ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 28: Victor Caratini #7 of the Chicago Cubs beats the the throw to Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on September 28, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview: Time for the Cubs to Fly the L

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JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Alex Reyes #29 of the St Louis Cardinals pitches in the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

What impact can Alex Reyes have with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2020?

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