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BW…Thanks again for providing that Redbird logo! I’ll say it once again…That scowling Redbird standing in from the RH side with the bat held up high looks not at all unlike the great Albert Pujols.
Last week, the #STLCards took care of business, going 6-0 against the two bottom teams from the West. 42-year-old Albert Pujols continues to be an offensive force. Our Blast from the Past recounts Albert’s home run record in his first two seasons. (free) https://t.co/gvBrj2tLbT pic.twitter.com/Tkmf9Hha8V
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 22, 2022
In their 5-3 week, the #stlcards took both series and have a six-game division lead. New center fielder Tyler O’Neill was a key part of the last two wins over Atlanta. Our Blast from the Past recounts Albert Pujols’ home run record in 2003 and 2004. (free) https://t.co/nAq2Ua1j3n pic.twitter.com/KNFtlUbus9
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 29, 2022
The #STLCards continue to win series and extend their division lead. Albert Pujols closed the sweep over the Cubs with his 695th career home run. Our Blast from the Past recounts Pujols’ home run record in 2005 and 2006. (free) https://t.co/CqEviIWkkX pic.twitter.com/WGCZXbdYjY
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 5, 2022
As the offense sputtered, the #stlcards scratched their way to four wins in seven games against two last-place teams, but held their eight-game lead. Two future Hall of Famers in their final season, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina, led the way. (free) https://t.co/f1VqlP3uHX pic.twitter.com/EBiAdRKsUg
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 12, 2022
Run scoring remains a concern though the #STLCards still managed to win 4 of 7 at home this past week. No hitter had an OPS over .786. Closer Ryan Helsley threw an immaculate inning. Our history feature recounts Albert Pujols’ 2009 and 2010 home run feats. https://t.co/6RIzrcYXHe pic.twitter.com/gAepCXppBQ
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 19, 2022
While Albert Pujols reached the 700-home run plateau, the #STLCards lost series to the best two teams in the West, going 2-4 on the week. Their magic number to clinch the division is 3. Our history feature recaps Pujols’ home run feats in 2011-12. (free) https://t.co/elpv7pOBmr pic.twitter.com/5htSxgjkN5
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 26, 2022
Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina played their final regular season home game to conclude a 3-2 week for the #STLCards that included a division-clinching celebration last Tuesday. Our history feature recaps Pujols’ home run feats in 2013 and 2014. (free) https://t.co/q202a4SkOg pic.twitter.com/1BnEFODlDk
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 3, 2022
The #STLCards finished the regular season slowly and were swept by Philadelphia at home in the Wild Card Series. Our history feature recaps Albert Pujols’ home run feats in 2015 and 2016. (free) https://t.co/33TuLI7qLe
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 10, 2022
The #STLCards lost Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter to cancer. A stats comparison to 2021 show improvements in team offense and pitching but a decline in defense. Our history feature recaps retired slugger Albert Pujols’ home run feats in 2017 and 2018. (free) https://t.co/z3PvKOHwD1 pic.twitter.com/LuoluMm9Iq
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 17, 2022
As award season nears, the #STLCards have multiple finalists for Gold Glove and Hank Aaron Awards. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado are in the running for both. Our weekly history feature recounts Albert Pujols’ home run feats in 2019 and 2020. (free) https://t.co/XoZAf1EUhn pic.twitter.com/2dxqu8DR1K
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 24, 2022
Star 3B Nolan Arenado is remaining with the #STLCards as is P Adam Wainwright. The club has multiple finalists for Silver Slugger Awards and 2 Fielding Bible Award winners. Our history feature recounts Albert Pujols’ home run feats in 2021 and 2022. (free) https://t.co/8bEeXAAOBR pic.twitter.com/JyEfM5mQVi
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 31, 2022
Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan won Gold Gloves and Paul Goldschmidt is the NL Outstanding Player, named by his peers. Matt Holliday joined the #STLCards staff. Our weekly history feature recounts Holliday’s predecessors as bench coach. (free) https://t.co/FWXlXc0c6M pic.twitter.com/REpOjF3AhP
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) November 7, 2022
As the new free agent season opens, St. Louis Cardinals Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt continue to be recognized for their exceptional 2022s. Our history feature covers prior #STLCards Gold and Platinum Glove Award winners. (free) https://t.co/3Ns8TKv7Pn pic.twitter.com/U0e3by1JLi
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) November 14, 2022
Paul Goldschmidt completes a very successful award season with the NL’s Most Valuable Player Award. From the rumor mill, the #STLCards are reportedly looking into the top catching free agent. Our history feature looks back at all 21 @Cardinals MVPs. (free) https://t.co/vQIDybcvFP pic.twitter.com/Z35PMupdHV
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) November 21, 2022
Albert Pujols completes a very successful award season with the National League’s Comeback Player of the Year Award, the #STLCards' 13th major honor for 2022. Our weekly history feature reviews all seven Cardinals Comeback winners. (free) https://t.co/DIYxiE79uT pic.twitter.com/y16MPGwDfu
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) November 28, 2022
So far, the hot stove has been cool for the #STLCards but this week’s Winter Meetings may bring some change to the 2023 roster. Our weekly history feature reviews key transactions and Rule 5 additions made during prior Winter Meetings. (free) https://t.co/o4oH9MIg75 pic.twitter.com/93XUFieGSj
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 5, 2022
The #stlcards landed free agent catcher Willson Contreras during last week’s Winter Meetings and added a free agent pitcher and a Rule 5 hurler to the roster. Our weekly history feature reviews key Cards Rule 5 losses during prior Winter Meetings. (free) https://t.co/X4aYbdXPPR pic.twitter.com/4k3q9ZLHsY
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 12, 2022
In TCN's Monday AM #STLCards weekly news recap, the team will have a new television voice in 2023. Key dates for the remainder of the off-season are listed. Our history feature reviews key Cardinals Rule 5 draft losses during the years of 1980-1999. (free) https://t.co/XFmgF24NzH pic.twitter.com/OAHIJQKoks
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 19, 2022
The holiday week was especially quiet for the #STLCards as Winter Warm-Up approaches. Our weekly history feature reviews the Cardinals' activity in prior player salary arbitration hearings. A busy 2023 in that area appears just ahead. (free) https://t.co/rlP0YdxhS4 pic.twitter.com/PeqA7hBF4t
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) January 2, 2023
The #STLCards to play in the World Baseball Classic in March increased by two with decisions by Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar to compete for Korea and Japan, respectively. Our weekly history feature looks at the five best catchers in team history. (free) https://t.co/rVeFqLlCAi pic.twitter.com/qTUuNwPmho
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) January 9, 2023
Tommy and Lars are Korean and Japanese?
I’m interested now to look up the participation rules for playing for a national team in the baseball WC…
In this week's news, the #STLCards came to terms with seven players, hired another new bench coach and moved closer to spring training. Our weekly history looks at the club’s five best first basemen ever. (free) https://t.co/mbTlQLkMeM pic.twitter.com/99Qbv0Lg5u
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) January 16, 2023
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