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The St. Louis Cardinals should trade Andre Pallante this deadline
I find this deadline kind of fascinating. It is officially Chaim Bloom’s first deadline, although I am sure he was involved in last year’s deadline. But that alone makes it interesting. I also feel like it is an early signal in how much different things will be than under the current regime compared to John […]
Matthew Liberatore Throws a Gem as Cardinals Avoid Sweep vs Blue Jays Sunday
To say that Matthew Liberatore has struggled this season is to state the obvious. But, he tossed one of the best games of his career Sunday in Toronto as he completely shut the defending AL Champion Blue Jays down for 6 innings outdueling the Blue Jays Max Scherzer in the process. The Cardinals offense would […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays Game Discussion Sunday
The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their brief road trip to the Great White North Sunday as it’s game 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Matthew Liberatore will start for the Cardinals and he’ll compete with University of Mizzou alum Max Scherzer who gets the ball for the Blue Jays. First pitch is set for […]
Which Cardinals prospect has the most to gain after the trade deadline?
The major league baseball trade deadline is less than 24 hours away and at this point on Saturday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals have not yet jumped into the action. The inactivity should not be a cause for concern as Chaim Bloom figures to have plenty of suitors for his trade chips, but this is […]
MLB Trade Deadline Tracker – Viva El Birdos
It would appear that the MLB Trade Deadline market is starting to kick into high gear with some major moves starting to happen. We’ll drop the latest trade news here as we learn of them.
Blue Jays Spoil Quinn Mathews Debut, Beat St. Louis Cardinals Saturday
All eyes were on St. Louis Cardinals starter Quinn Mathews as he made his Major League debut Saturday afternoon. All things considered, Quinn was impressive, but what kind of run support would the Cardinals provide behind him? Answer – not nearly enough. It only took 3 batters for Quinn Mathews to register his first Major […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays Game Discussion Saturday
Saturday’s matinee matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays will feature the Major League debut of Quinn Mathews. He’ll compete with Kevin Gausman who gets the start for the Blue Jays. First pitch is scheduled for 2:07pm central time and the TV broadcast will be available through Cardinals.tv.
Which Cardinals Should Get a Runway After the Trade Deadline?
The trade deadline is only a couple of days away, and the Cardinals are bracing for yet another shakeup. Assuming Dustin May, Ryne Stanek, JoJo Romero, and possibly Pedro Pages are dealt, the team is going to look significantly different down the stretch. Best-case scenario, the Cardinals pull a 2024 Tigers move and sell at […]
St. Louis Cardinals Lose Pitchers Duel in Toronto as Blue Jays Prevail
Any game that Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease is involved in is likely to be a pitcher’s duel. That proved true Friday night, but Kyle Leahy was equally vexing to the Blue Jays lineup. Eventually it would come down to which team would prevail against the other’s bullpen and I’ll give you two guesses, […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays Game Discussion Friday
The St. Louis Cardinals will get out their passports and visit Canada to take on the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend. The Cardinals will send Kyle Leahy to the mound while the Blue Jays will start All-Star Dylan Cease. First pitch is scheduled for 6:07pm central time and the game TV broadcast will be […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Toronto Blue Jays Series Preview
O, Canada. The St. Louis Cardinals have crossed the border in search of some badly-needed momentum and Toronto just might be a great place to find it as the Blue Jays are reeling. But, if you look at both teams on paper, the Cardinals will need to find their A-game to win the series against […]
Checking on the St. Louis Cardinals at the 108-game mark
Authors Note: This article is timed for Friday at the two-third (108) game mark. I am writing it in advance as I am deployed to a fire, doing the hero thing for Burns, Oregon. So you may see 2026 stats that are not fully through 108 games, but the points are still valid. So far, […]
Wetherholt’s Homer Not Enough as Cubs Beat Cardinals in Extras Thursday
Thursday’s afternoon game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs can be described with two words: missed opportunities. Runners in scoring position not realized would be a problem for both the Cardianls and Cubs. Andre Pallante kept the Cubs relatively quiet, but would he get enough offensive support for a win? So many questions. […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Game Discussion Thursday
After an emotional walk-off victory Wednesday night, it’s the final game of a 4-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante gets the ball for the Cardinals while the Cubs will start Javier Assad. First pitch scheduled for 1:15pm with the TV broadcast available through Cardinals.tv.
St. Louis Cardinals Offense, I Miss You
I went to last night’s game, and it was a family affair as it was a Father’s Day gift and we went to the 703 Club, which was an all-inclusive area. So I appropriately took advantage of it and ate everything I could and drank some beverages. Because it was kind of a boring and […]
Iván Herrera Hits Dramatic Walk-Off Double as Cardinals Defeat Cubs in Extras
In what could be his last start as a St. Louis Cardinal prior to the trade deadline, Dustin May completely shut down the Chicago Cubs for 5 innings. What did the Cardinals do with the remaining 4 innings? Well, let’s tell that story. Spoiler Alert: the ending was amazing. but it would take more than […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Game Discussion Wednesday
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will play again Wednesday night with hopefully better results (for the Cardinals) than the previous two nights. According to MLB.com, Dustin May will make the start for the Cardinals while LHP Matthew Boyd will take the mound for the Cubs. First pitch scheduled for 6:45pm central time […]
The Trade Deadline Approacheth! What Will The St Louis Cardinals Do In 2026?
Well, lo and behold! The vaunted MLB Trade Deadline is under a week away, and the Cardinals have finally succumbed to the battle for .500 and are now underwater, a couple of games under a winning season. I have been advocating for a hybrid buy/sell situation, but I can definitely empathize with anyone who would […]
Cubs Score Early and Often Humiliating St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday
Trying to describe what happened when the St. Louis Cardinals played a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night is like trying to explain what it looked like when you see a dumpster on fire. It wasn’t pretty, but it happened so let’s begin. The Chicago Cubs made St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Game Discussion Tuesday Night
The St. Louis Cardinals will see what they can accomplish against the Chicago Cubs again Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. The Chicago Cubs have announced Colin Rea as their starter while the Cardinals have announced Michael McGreevy will make the start for them. First pitch scheduled for 6:45pm central time with the TV broadcast available […]
Is Cardinals’ Kyle Leahy the Most Successful 17th-Round Pick In Team History?
Sunday afternoon, Kyle Leahy pitched yet another great performance, going 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits, while striking out a career-high 9 batters and only walking 1. On June 17th, Kyle Leahy entered his start against the San Diego Padres with a 4.64 ERA, and I, among many others, questioned whether or not […]
Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner Home Runs Help Cubs Defeat Cardinals Monday
The St. Louis Cardinals entered Monday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs with an urgent need to turn their recent downward spiral around. The Chicago Cubs and specifically their bats seemed determined to not allow that to happen. Matthew Liberatore started the game for the Cardinals who planned to piggyback his start with Hunter Dobbins […]
St. Louis Cardinals Game Discussion vs Chicago Cubs Monday Night
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a crucial 4-game series versus their arch rivals the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium Monday night. According to MLB.com, the Cubs will start LHP David Peterson. The Cardinals starter is Matthew Liberatore according to MLB.com. First pitch set for 6:45pm Monday night at Busch Stadium with the TV broadcast available […]
St. Louis Cardinals Hosting the Chicago Cubs Series Preview
What was looking to be a crucial 4-game series for the St. Louis Cardinals trying to compete for a wild card spot as they host the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium now appears more like an exhibition of players just prior to the trade deadline. The Cardinals and Cubs appear to be heading in opposite […]
The Viva El Birdos Podcast – Episode 75: Wheelin’ and Dealin’ W/Kevin Wheeler
This week, Gabe and I were joined by 1120 KMOX on-air and sports personality Kevin Wheeler! Kevin has been a member of the St. Louis Media since the 2000s, working for both 101 ESPN and KMOX. Today we start by talking about the Cardinals stumbling out of the gate; we then dive into the position […]
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