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Any Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day are special. Whether it’s someone who’s getting their chance at the spotlight for the first time, or a veteran who’s done it more than once before. Now that we are hours away from first pitch, the Blue Jays open up an 11-game road trip as they visit the St. […] READ MORE
Has anyone ever wondered why pitchers and catchers report to spring training before position players? This can sometimes be a point of curiosity for fans both old and new. Per USA Today, this spring training is no different as pitchers and catchers are widely scheduled to report by February 15th or 16th while position players […] READ MORE
A healthy Jack Flaherty is pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals once again. He returned to the mound to face the Washington Nationals on Labor Day. Flaherty lasted five innings and gave up one run in his return, while striking out six batters. If he can remain healthy, he makes the club significantly more dangerous […] READ MORE
Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina Honored in Final Chase Field Visit PHOENIX, Aug. 21 — With St. Louis Cardinals greats and future Hall of Famers Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina retiring at season’s end, the weekend of August 19 through 21 marked their last visit to Chase Field. Prior to Sunday’s game, the Arizona Diamondbacks honored […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals April has wrapped up. April is a unique month for baseball fans. After months without Cardinal baseball, a handful of games can feel like a full season. But as Cardinal teams of the past have shown us, the MLB season is very much about how a team finishes and not how […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals are perennial contenders in the NL Central. They are an imperfect team going into the year. The offense should be stout enough, and the team defense is elite. While many fans wanted to see the addition of a free agent shortstop, the pitching staff presents the biggest question mark on a […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols appear to be headed for a reunion. According to reports, the two parties are finalizing an agreement, pending a physical. The contract is for one year. The signing might be criticized as a move to sell tickets as opposed to winning ballgames. Certainly, many fans will be very excited […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals have reported to camp, and Spring Training is underway. The bitter taste of a wild-card loss to end the 2021 season surely lingers heading into camp but will soon fade as the organization officially begins the 2022 season. Most of the Cardinal roster remains from last year, but there are multiple […] READ MORE
There may be no greater truth in baseball than “you can never have too much pitching.” The St. Louis Cardinals have shown this to be true as recently as last season, and once again, the Cardinals rotation looks thin. With fewer than three weeks to opening day, the team may open the season with a […] READ MORE
There are few franchises as storied as the St. Louis Cardinals. But, when it comes to making any all-time roster, it can be vulnerable to significant omissions. The best anyone can do is try to avoid gross oversights, knowing that a team full of the second-best Cardinals at each position would still be a remarkable […] READ MORE
Dan Jaycox is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. He has been a news director at a radio station and a college instructor. He follows the Cardinals, the Cowboys, and the Blues. Additionally, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, hunting, and coaching youth sports.