St Louis Cardinals 2023
Dee_4_Three_83
- Mahomet, IL
2 days off will be welcomed! It's been a long few weeks. I'm hoping we get a nice recharge and surge to 1st place in the central by the All Star Break!
dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
Cardinals now in last place in the Central, yet only 4.5 games out of first.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
How the Cardinals turned things around in May and no longer look like a potential calamity
The Cardinals finished May with a winning record for the month, and they've got reason for optimism after a dreadful start to the season.
Minor league report: Cardinals prospect Tink Hence K’s six across four scoreless frames
Tink Hence’s start on Tuesday for Class High-A Peoria matched a season-high in innings and strikeouts.
Miles Mikolas turns in a dazzling performance as the Cardinals win 2-1 to split I-70 series
The Cardinals got the best start of the season from Miles Mikolas as they beat the KC Royals and split the I-70 series at Busch Stadium.
Gordo: Cardinals’ promising prospects ignite hope, fuel path for success
The Cardinals are rebuilding their overall organizational strength to its highest level since player development czar Jeff Luhnow’s heyday here.
Ryllini
- Lombard
Dare I say a rather large series coming up against the Pirates this weekend?
And 4 games out of the last Wild Card spot. Rockies 4.5 and Nationals 5 games out are only teams behind us.....NL playoff spots are wide open for the taking
Did all the people who threw the towel in on the Cardinals get back on the wagon or waiting for a 5 game losing streak? 
Did all the people who threw the towel in on the Cardinals get back on the wagon or waiting for a 5 game losing streak?
Back on May 4th I said the Cards needed to slug their way back to contention. That’s what they did averaging 7+ runs a game during that 12-4 stretch.
The offense has come back down to earth over the last week, only scoring 15 runs in the last seven games.
I think every stat improved during that stretch.....couldn't have gotten much worse. Left ton of guys on base, starting pitching, Arenado was on cold streak, lost ton of 1 run games, etc before the nice stretch.
Moves still need to take place...trades and calling some guys up
I'd argue this is a big road trip in general coming up with 3 in Pittsburgh and 3 at a surprisingly first place Rangers team.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Minor league report: Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker homers, Moises Gomez goes deep twice
Class AAA Memphis combined to hit six home runs against Royals’ affiliate, Omaha. Two of the six homers were hit by Moises Gomez.
Miles Mikolas shines as ace Cardinals pitching staff needs after rough start to season
Miles Mikolas' dominant outing against the Kansas City Royals was indicative of his importance as the Cardinals' ace.
How the Cardinals turned things around in May and no longer look like a potential calamity
The Cardinals finished May with a winning record for the month, and they've got reason for optimism after a dreadful start to the season.
Ryllini
- Lombard
No question, but we have to at-least go 2-1 in Pittsburgh first. I’m excited to see Jung when the Texas series rolls around. He is on a heater right now, hopefully a little cool off for STL.
viking6888
Greeley, Colorado
Mike Matheny: June 2023 | Cardinals Insider Podcast
At least the Cardinals are making some internal moves that make a little more sense lately......Liberatore up lately and bringing Walker back up
Who do they send down for Walker? I'd think Mercado but with Nootbaar recently getting hurt, they may need to keep Mercado for the defensive depth in the OF.
I would send down Tres Barrera....makes absolutely no sense to have him up
At this point, you're probably right. They don't appear to be using Contreras at DH as much they were.
Contreras and Knizner can hold down the fort....Barrera never plays and is a wasted spot. Ivan Herrera literally is hitting over .350 in the last month in AAA. If the Cards need to move Barrera/Herrera up for spot catching duty than that is fine.
Cardinals have gotten away with a few roster spots lately due to injuries. Otherwise I would call it mismanagement of roster spots. Keeping Barrera up is a waste of a position spot. Running a 6 man rotation is a waste of a reliever spot even though that is going away. Matz needs to stay in the bullpen. Cardinals will make some moves as the season goes on...until than hopefully they can maximize the guys they have in the minors/bullpen that can be utilized.
Cardinals have gotten away with a few roster spots lately due to injuries. Otherwise I would call it mismanagement of roster spots. Keeping Barrera up is a waste of a position spot. Running a 6 man rotation is a waste of a reliever spot even though that is going away. Matz needs to stay in the bullpen. Cardinals will make some moves as the season goes on...until than hopefully they can maximize the guys they have in the minors/bullpen that can be utilized.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Sources: Cardinals recalling top prospect Jordan Walker, set to join team in Pittsburgh
Walker, 21, has hit .264 with a .415 slugging percentage in his past 15 games at Class AAA Memphis. He hit a 430-foot homer Wednesday for Redbirds.
Minor league report: Cardinals prospect Luken Baker blasts 436-foot homer, draws three walks
Luken Baker’s home run was his 17th of the year and puts him four shy of matching his 2022 total just 53 games into the MiLB season.
Judge rules in MLB's favor in Bally Sports' parent company's bankruptcy case
After two long days of hearings, more than nine hours on Wednesday then a session Thursday that lasted until shortly after 6:30 p.m., federal bankruptcy judge Christopher Lopez ruled that
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
It sure seems like a lot longer than just 2 off days , at least it does to me..............................
Jordan Walker joins the team in Pittsburgh tonight...........I hope he can produce enough to lock down an outfield position and end the season as the NL ROTY............JMHO.........................
Jordan Walker joins the team in Pittsburgh tonight...........I hope he can produce enough to lock down an outfield position and end the season as the NL ROTY............JMHO.........................
Ryllini
- Lombard
I’m a little worried about the messaging in the organization. Jordan’s answers about the org. trying to change him and him ignoring and saying he going back to being himself raises a red flag for me more about the org than JW. The kid had never played higher than AA, mashes in spring, bring him up and he starts a 12 game hitting streak to start, and then we need to change his launch angle because you didn’t see the HR’s? Give me a break. Be you JW and hit them where they ain’t.
10:35 AM CT for anyone wanting to watch.