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St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Prospects – A look under the hood at some Low-A guysSince most of the conversation lately seem to have zigged towards the Nolan Gorman question and somewhat the Riley O’Brien question, I decided to zag in another direction. My curiosity? Of the minor …https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-news/71591/st-louis-cardinals-pitching-prospects-a-look-under-the-hood#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Cardinals take a chance on independent ball strikeout machine with 1 glaring flawThe St. Louis Cardinals just acquired right-handed pitcher Andrew Schultz from independent league ball, where he led the entire league with a 17.4 strikeouts per nine. If they can fix his walk issue,…https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-take-a-chance-on-independent-ball-strikeout-machine-with-1-glaring-flaw?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

The Viva El Birdos Podcast – Episode 68: Nootbaar’s ReturnYes, I know, it was supposed to be a “reader mailbag” episode. Yes, I know, it’s my own fault for surveying the same post as the mailbag episode, but I think I received a much more valuable return fr…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/podcast/71524/the-viva-el-birdos-podcast-episode-68-nootbaars-return#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Looking at St. Louis Cardinals position player depthST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 29: Masyn Winn #0 and JJ Wetherholt #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on May 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by …https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-news/71522/looking-at-st-louis-cardinals-position-player-depth#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds SundayApr 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Pue…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-discussion/71441/game-discussion-for-st-louis-cardinals-vs-cincinnati-reds-sunday#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

3 tiers of solutions for St. Louis Cardinals third base woesThe St. Louis Cardinals have a Nolan Gorman problem at third base, but no clear option to replace him. Jose Fermin, Thomas Saggese, Ramon Urias, or Blaze Jordan could replace him, or they could trade…https://redbirdrants.com/3-tiers-of-solutions-for-st-louis-cardinals-third-base-woes?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

Clutch Lars Nootbaar Homer Leads St. Louis Cardinals Over Cincinnati RedsST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 17: Lars Nootbaar #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium on September 17, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwana…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-game-information/71444/clutch-lars-nootbaar-homer-leads-st-louis-cardinals-over-cincinnati-reds#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds SaturdayST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 13: Matthew Liberatore #32 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium on April 13, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by D…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-discussion/71402/game-discussion-for-st-louis-cardinals-vs-cincinnati-reds-saturday#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

JJ Wetherholt's All-Star candidacy frustratingly depends on Cardinals' biggest rivalsJJ Wetherholt has been a rookie revelation for the St. Louis Cardinals, but the NL Central's ridiculous crop of second-base talent may keep him out of the Midsummer Classic.https://redbirdrants.com/jj-wetherholt-s-all-star-candidacy-frustratingly-depends-on-cardinals-biggest-rivals?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

Cardinals fans should be excited after what their top pitching prospects just didThe St. Louis Cardinals just had an incredible day in the farm system, as starters Quinn Mathews, Liam Doyle, Tanner Franklin, and Cade Crossland all dominated on the mound with a ton of swing-and-mi…https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-fans-should-be-excited-after-what-their-top-pitching-prospects-just-did?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

The Cardinals’ Pitching Pipeline Is Trending in the Right DirectionJUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: Tanner Franklin #43 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-analysis/71384/the-cardinals-pitching-pipeline-is-trending-in-the-right-direction#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Ivan Herrera's defense behind the plate may be holding the Cardinals backIvan Herrera continues to produce at the plate for the St. Louis Cardinals. Unfortunately, his defense has lagged behind at the catcher position, and it may be holding the Cardinals back.https://redbirdrants.com/ivan-herrera-s-defense-behind-the-plate-may-be-holding-the-cardinals-back?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

St. Louis Cardinals and Reds Bullpen Wreck Cincinnati Big Time FridayST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 5: Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds third base after hitting a home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Busch Stadium on June 5, 2026 i…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-game-information/71405/st-louis-cardinals-and-reds-bullpen-wreck-cincinnati-big-time-friday#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

How big is the donut hole in the St. Louis Cardinals development pipeline?JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: Tai Peete #70 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats during the fourth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Chev…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-news/70873/how-big-is-the-donut-hole-in-the-st-louis-cardinals-development-pipeline#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Lars Nootbaar’s Return Gives Cardinals Something Stats Can’t TrackAug 31, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (21) high fives teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly out hit by designated hitter Ivan Herrera (not pictured) i…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-analysis/71377/lars-nootbaars-return-gives-cardinals-something-stats-cant-track#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Cardinals facing uncomfortable Nolan Arenado reality as they stave off rebuildNolan Arenado is on a tear with the Arizona Diamondbacks, while the St. Louis Cardinals are far more competitive than expected. Was their breakup a bad choice?https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-facing-uncomfortable-nolan-arenado-reality-as-they-stave-off-rebuild?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Leads Chicago Cubs Over St. Louis Cardinals 6-1May 30, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) looks on as Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) reacts to an overturned call during the t…https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-game-information/71213/pete-crow-armstrong-leads-chicago-cubs-over-st-louis-cardinals-6-1#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #VivaElBirdos [Viva El Birdos]

Cardinals History: The trade that broke the St. Louis' pitching pipelineIf it weren't for the Marcell Ozuna trade, the St. Louis Cardinals may have never ushered in a new regime to begin with. That terrible trade saw them give away both Sandy Alcantara and Zac Gallen.https://redbirdrants.com/cardinals-history-the-trade-that-broke-the-st-louis-pitching-pipeline?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

How Jimmy Crooks and Lars Nootbaar change the Cardinals lineup constructionLars Nootbaar is nearing a return to the St. Louis Cardinals lineup following an extended rehab stint in the minors. What could the lineup look like once he's back?https://redbirdrants.com/how-jimmy-crooks-and-lars-nootbaar-change-the-cardinals-lineup-construction?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]

Oli Marmol’s Jimmy Crooks plan confirms Pedro Pages is losing his grip on Cardinals’ catching jobThe St. Louis Cardinals promoted catcher Jimmy Crooks to the Majors on Friday, and manager Oli Marmol confirmed that Crooks will be taking over for Pedro Pages as the starting catcher. This means Pag…https://redbirdrants.com/oli-marmol-s-jimmy-crooks-plan-confirms-pedro-pages-is-losing-his-grip-on-cardinals-catching-job?utm_source=RSS#STLCards #Cardinals #StLouisCardinals #MLB #Baseball #RedbirdRants [Redbird Rants]