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Steven McNeil

Steven has been writing for Redbird Rants since March (2015), and became Co-Editor in October (2015). Along with Redbird Rants, he also writes for Bleedin Blue and Call to the Pen.

Jun 26, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter (13) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals Go Boom to Beat Pirates

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Jul 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz (36) avoids a pitch during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals’ Injury Update: Aledmys Diaz Nearing Return

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Jun 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak before the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals’ Arizona Fall League Preview: Rowan Wick

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Aug 25, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) walks off the mound after the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Adam Wainwright’s Last Days

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Mar 12, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn (31) during the game against the Houston Astros at Roger Dean Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 4-3. Lynn will miss the 2016 season after having Tommy John surgery. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Lance Lynn Moving Towards Becoming a Factor

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Aug 9, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (61) pitches to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the ninth inning of his Major League debut at Busch Stadium. The Reds won 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Time for the Kids to Shine

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May 5, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Stephen Piscotty (55) hits a two run double off of Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Colton Murray (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Stephen Piscotty’s Power Adjustment Could Become a Teaching Tool

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Jul 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz (36) avoids a pitch during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals Aledmys Diaz to the DL is Bad News

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Jul 6, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Zach Duke (33) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Chicago defeats New York 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals Acquire Zach Duke

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Jun 15, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (44) wipes his face as he waits on the mound to be removed by manager Mike Matheny (22) during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Busch Stadium. The Astros won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals’ Need for Late Inning Reliever Growing Desperate

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Jul 18, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Jedd Gyorko (3) is congratulated by third baseman Greg Garcia (35) after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jose Dominguez (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 10-2. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals’ Fans: Stop Your Fussing

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Feb 25, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver (83) during photo day at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Luke Weaver is Ready

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Jul 18, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Jedd Gyorko (3) celebrates with third baseman Greg Garcia (35) after scoring against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: It’s not over yet

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Jul 11, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; National League infielder Aledmys Diaz (36) of the St. Louis Cardinals during workout day before the MLB All Star Game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Appreciating Aledmys Diaz

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Jul 6, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter (13) holds his side after a swing during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. Carpenter left the game with a right oblique injury. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: A Woeful First Half Needs Improvement

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Jul 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) falls to the ground after being hit by the ball during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals’ Mediocrity Continues

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