Winning this series today could become key if Cardinals and Braves end up tied for a wild card spot at the end of the season. Cardinals win today means that they win the season series 4-2 and would host in the Wild Card round if the two teams are tied for the 4th and 5th seeds in the NL.
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pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
THAT'S A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!
Cardinals beat the Braves today by a score of 6-2.............
Cardinals win a season series from the Braves (4-2 for the first time since 2017 ...................
Redbirds smash 4 home runs today..........
Mikolas pitched well enough to get the win........way to go Lizard King.................
Continuing on the road trip to face the Pirates in a 3 game series starting tomorrow.........let's sweep this series and open up some daylight in the Wild card race and keep the pressure on the Brewers...................
Cardinals beat the Braves today by a score of 6-2.............
Cardinals win a season series from the Braves (4-2 for the first time since 2017 ...................
Redbirds smash 4 home runs today..........
Mikolas pitched well enough to get the win........way to go Lizard King.................
Continuing on the road trip to face the Pirates in a 3 game series starting tomorrow.........let's sweep this series and open up some daylight in the Wild card race and keep the pressure on the Brewers...................
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Hochman: Cardinals should get ahead of bullpen trade market (maybe for Pete Fairbanks?)
While there are pros and cons to trading for a starting pitcher, it seems to be a low-risk, high-reward situation regarding the replenishing of the bullpen. Especially for a team such as the Cardinals, who play in a disproportionate number of close games.
Biscuits & Jam: Alec Burleson’s chart-topping hits lift Cardinals, who win series in Atlanta
The team’s sudden leader in power numbers galore, Burleson added two more RBIs as the Cardinals outslugged Atlanta for a 6-2 victory Sunday.
Can moving down in batting order perk up Paul Goldschmidt's production?: Cardinals Extra
Goldschmidt went 0 for 8 with four strikeouts in Saturday’s doubleheader to start the second half much like he spent the first half — searching for his movement at the plate.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Cardinals bop their way to series win in Atlanta with Alec Burleson's blast, 3 other homers
Moved down in the lineup, Paul Goldschmidt started the scoring with the first of the Cardinals' four solo homers in a 6-2 victory at Truist Park.
Quinn Mathews headlines top performers of first half in Cardinals' minor league system
Quinn Mathews, who has totaled the third-most strikeouts of any minor league pitcher this season (120), represents one of the several Cardinals' prospects who had an impressive first-half performance.
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As you said Mo won't do it. Even so wouldn't it be nice to have a real #1 SP?
comparing us to the NL Central is one approach. In that case our pitching is fine. if, however you want
to compete for a world series our pitching needs a #1, 2. Gray has shown only one year as a #1 and there
is a steep drop off to our supposed #2. the phillies and dodgers are our competition to win the NL. we
can "buy" a pitcher by taking a salary for the remainder of the year from a team out of contention. A trade
for a corner outfielder would mean letting our future go. And im not talking about Carlson, Nootbar or
Gorman (any those guys are not worth much in a trade) the first words out of any trade partner will be
our young minor league arms (Hence, Mathews, Bedell, Roby) or position guys Davis, Scott or Walker. Those
guys are no touch guys unless the take is big!
We had our chance in the off season when Seattle wanted Gorman for their #2 starter. we passed. they're
not making that deal now.
to compete for a world series our pitching needs a #1, 2. Gray has shown only one year as a #1 and there
is a steep drop off to our supposed #2. the phillies and dodgers are our competition to win the NL. we
can "buy" a pitcher by taking a salary for the remainder of the year from a team out of contention. A trade
for a corner outfielder would mean letting our future go. And im not talking about Carlson, Nootbar or
Gorman (any those guys are not worth much in a trade) the first words out of any trade partner will be
our young minor league arms (Hence, Mathews, Bedell, Roby) or position guys Davis, Scott or Walker. Those
guys are no touch guys unless the take is big!
We had our chance in the off season when Seattle wanted Gorman for their #2 starter. we passed. they're
not making that deal now.
Congratulations. It only took 28 minutes for someone to mention Sonny.
I realize many consider him to be a SP1. He does has his moments but can be rather average as well.
10-6 with a 3.54 average doesn't have the makings of a #1 pitcher to me. Yes I realize wins and losses are not the true indicator of a pitcher's performance. Still if a pitcher's record is 4 games over .500 and the teams as a whole is 5 games over .500 he doesn't look very much like a real #1. If we look at WAR his 1.1 is the same as Kyle Gibson.
If you want to call him a #2 SP that's sounds more reasonable to me.
BTW, post season awards are a bit of a misnomer. It's more of a popularity contest than the true indicator of who is the best pitcher/player in a given year. I lost all respect when Willie Stargell and Keith Hernandez were voted co MVPs in 1979. A 1.5 WAR vs 7.6. The system was flawed then. It still is today.
Yep. As I said, Mo won't do it but it would be nice.
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pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
BenFred: So, you're looking to trade with the Cardinals. Who are you (realistically) targeting?
Where the Cardinals could bulk up is clear. How aggressive they get in their pursuit, where they decide to add and how they compete in a market stocked with more buyers than sellers will be determined soon.
Hochman: ‘Disappears like a ghost.’ Cardinals to face Paul Skenes’ splinker Tuesday. Good luck.
The rookie phenom already is dominating like a young Jacob deGrom or Dwight Gooden — and he’s also doing so with a pitch from some other planet. It’s the spawn of a split-fingered fastball and a sinker. The splinker.
With games, standings so tightly packed, how Cardinals sought an edge in another 1-run loss
The decision to go with groundball-getter John King in the eighth ahead of setup lefty JoJo Romero got those groundballs, but one pitch led to a 2-1 loss in Pittsburgh.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Pirates take advantage of wild pitch to sink Cardinals in taut pitching duel at PNC Park
A taut pitchers duel unwound ever so slightly in the eighth inning Monday night at PNC Park as Bryan Reynolds took second base on a wild pitch to get himself into scoring position. That meant the single that followed was enough to push the Pirates to a 2-1 victory against the Cardinals.
Can Masyn Winn take a run at challenging Paul Skenes for Rookie of the Year?: Cardinals Extra
Winn’s 2.4 WAR through the weekend led all NL rookie position players and was tied for the best in the majors among rookie position players. He trailed only the Cubs' Shoto Imanaga among all NL rookies.
comparing us to the NL Central is one approach. In that case our pitching is fine. if, however you want
to compete for a world series our pitching needs a #1, 2. Gray has shown only one year as a #1 and there
is a steep drop off to our supposed #2. the phillies and dodgers are our competition to win the NL. we
can "buy" a pitcher by taking a salary for the remainder of the year from a team out of contention.
A trade for a corner outfielder would mean letting our future go. And im not talking about Carlson, Nootbar
or Gorman (any those guys are not worth much in a trade) the first words out of any trade partner will be
our young minor league arms (Hence, Mathews, Bedell, Roby) or position guys Davis, Scott or Walker. Those
guys are no touch guys unless the take is big!
We had our chance in the off season when Seattle wanted Gorman for their #2 starter. we passed. they're
not making that deal now.
why is this not an option..... other than we aren't the big boys. and if so, we never will be.
to compete for a world series our pitching needs a #1, 2. Gray has shown only one year as a #1 and there
is a steep drop off to our supposed #2. the phillies and dodgers are our competition to win the NL. we
can "buy" a pitcher by taking a salary for the remainder of the year from a team out of contention.
A trade for a corner outfielder would mean letting our future go. And im not talking about Carlson, Nootbar
or Gorman (any those guys are not worth much in a trade) the first words out of any trade partner will be
our young minor league arms (Hence, Mathews, Bedell, Roby) or position guys Davis, Scott or Walker. Those
guys are no touch guys unless the take is big!
We had our chance in the off season when Seattle wanted Gorman for their #2 starter. we passed. they're
not making that deal now.
why is this not an option..... other than we aren't the big boys. and if so, we never will be.
viking6888
Greeley, Colorado
2024 Cardinals trade deadline preview: Greatest needs, possible targets as St. Louis continues rebound season
The Cardinals are currently in a wild-card position, but the NL Central isn't out of reach
www.cbssports.com
Ryllini
- Lombard
I like Jack, but I don’t know if I trust in his stuff that quickly. I like the cheap Fedde option. I’d imagine we will check on some Tampa pitchers, Zack Eflin. He should be under contract for next season too. Eovaldi could be a name to check on. End of this season rental.2024 Cardinals trade deadline preview: Greatest needs, possible targets as St. Louis continues rebound season
The Cardinals are currently in a wild-card position, but the NL Central isn't out of reach
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
THAT'S A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an entertaining game as the Cardinals even the series with an exciting 2-1 victory...............
Arenado with a big homer and , my man Burleson , with a great AB and hit off of Skenes for the game winning RBI.....
Helsley with a fantastic 9th inning with 3 K's as he gets his 33rd save........
Cardinals hand the big righty Skenes with his first MLB loss............
The Cardinals have the grit and tenacity of a bunch of junk yard dawgs.................woof woof....................
Let's get the series win tomorrow afternoon.......................
Brewers are in a rain delay last I checked.............
Whew , what an awesome win...........................
What an entertaining game as the Cardinals even the series with an exciting 2-1 victory...............
Arenado with a big homer and , my man Burleson , with a great AB and hit off of Skenes for the game winning RBI.....
Helsley with a fantastic 9th inning with 3 K's as he gets his 33rd save........
Cardinals hand the big righty Skenes with his first MLB loss............
The Cardinals have the grit and tenacity of a bunch of junk yard dawgs.................woof woof....................
Let's get the series win tomorrow afternoon.......................
Brewers are in a rain delay last I checked.............
Whew , what an awesome win...........................
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Alec Burleson, Cardinals rally in 9th, hand Pirates sensation Paul Skenes 1st MLB loss
Alec Burleson assured he would be the final batter Skenes faced Tuesday night at a buzzing PNC Park when he laced an RBI single in the top of the ninth to break a tie and send the Cardinals to a 2-1 victory.
Cardinals finalize record bonus for 1st-round pick, set to outspend cap (again): Cardinals Extra
As the Cardinals finalized Monday the largest bonus — by a lot — they’ve offered a pick since the advent of the modern draft, they remained on track to spend beyond their assigned cap for the 13th consecutive year.
The 2,000 strikeout man: How grizzly Lance Lynn helped Cardinals outduel hotshot Paul Skenes
On his way to five scoreless, essential innings, Lynn sidestepped bases-loaded jams and collected a personal milestone in 2-1 win against Pirates and their rookie star.
Lynn's 2000 K was a nice milestone. I looked to see where he is on the all time list. He is tied for #87 with Andy Benes. It took Andy 500 more innings to get to 2000. Out of curiosity I looked to see how many pitchers have been on the mound. Over 11,000 but that includes position players who came in during a blow out game. #87 out of 10,000 real pitchers isn't too shabby. (Lynn is 15 more K's from Rick Reuschel and #83.)
Let me begin by saying I realize Liberatore is only 24 years old. (We say that often when looking at Cardinal players who have not approached their "potential".) I also know he has improved each year he has played in the majors. With the disclaimer out of the way, Matt has been rather a mediocre disappointment to me. For being atop 2-3 prospect in the Cardinal's minor league system a few years ago he has been rather uninspiring whenever he gets called up.
They are two different pitchers but you look at the performances Skenes puts in game after game and then look at Liberatore and all I can do is to shake my head.
They are two different pitchers but you look at the performances Skenes puts in game after game and then look at Liberatore and all I can do is to shake my head.