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Last week, the #STLCards compiled a 2-4 record against the Rangers and Reds as they continue to drop one-run games. RH Jack Flaherty tossed six scoreless against Texas and has a 0.79 ERA in June. Our history feature highlights manager Oli Marmol. (free) https://t.co/erOipmt8fq pic.twitter.com/Job3e5UJoe
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 12, 2023
Following six consecutive losses, the #STLCards finished the 2-4 week with two wins, taking a series for the first time in almost a month. Jordan Hicks saved both wins in NY. Our history feature highlights the worst-ever seasons by a Cardinal team. (free) https://t.co/MBmnuHZFDo pic.twitter.com/o1zLmK8xlu
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 19, 2023
Thank you.
I have never been a person who sugar coats things. This team has serious issues, most pressing in my opinion is the pitching.
My thoughts are mine only but I have believed for some time that the Cardinals need to make some wholesale changes. Most importantly they need to abandon their Crash Davis philosophy of pitcher development.
For those who aren’t Bull Durham fans I am referring to the philosophy of Crash Davis that “strikeouts are fascist, ground balls are more democratic ”
Pitching to contact, IMHO, no longer works in the current environment.
Anyway, those are the thoughts that I have and that influence my writing.
The #STLCards went 3-2 this week after a split in London against the Cubs. Catcher Willson Contreras had a .409 OBP this week highlighted by a 4-for-4 performance on Sunday. Our history feature highlights the worst-ever seasons by a Cardinal team. (free) https://t.co/sqCjV29zdp pic.twitter.com/XMGsxJrow1
— Luke Kotcher (@luke_kotcher) June 26, 2023
The #STLCards had a 3-3 week at home and remain IN last place, 9 ½ games back. Jordan Montgomery took two of the three wins. Nolan Arenado is the team’s lone All-Star. Our history feature highlights the .422 1924 Cardinals team. (free) https://t.co/IstRRE7P59 pic.twitter.com/xyO7ai2zI4
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 3, 2023
The last-place #STLCards won 2 of 3 over visiting Washington coming out of the break. C's Willson Contreras and Ivan Herrera have been leading the offense. Our history feature on underperforming Cards teams looks back at the 70-92 squad from 1990. (free) https://t.co/LsK5WJ001x pic.twitter.com/1EHMboqKYs
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 17, 2023
The #STLCards swept Miami but are now on a 3-game losing skid. All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado plated 12 runners in the seven games. Scott Rolen joined the Hall of Fame. Our history feature on underperforming Cards teams looks back at the 68-86 squad from 1955. https://t.co/WkXE3fuCd8 pic.twitter.com/3iI5vPsFyp
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 24, 2023
The #STLCards went 3-4 on the week and slid back into last place. Three pitchers have been traded while LHS Steven Matz threw 12 shoutout innings. Our history feature on underperforming Cardinals teams looks back at the 72-90 squad from 1976. (free) https://t.co/jniceyTIbz pic.twitter.com/eQ4sz2t7fC
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 31, 2023
The last-place #STLCards dropped home sets to the Twins and Rockies, scoring just nine runs in the four Ls. Steven Matz has 3 straight solid starts, allowing 1 run in 17 IP. Our history feature on underperforming teams looks back at the 73-89 team of 1997. https://t.co/306DygMN3a pic.twitter.com/LOFPu4U2Fj
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 7, 2023
In their 3-2 week, the revamped #STLCards rotation made four quality starts. Matthew Liberatore had his best outing yet, but skidding Adam Wainwright had his worst. Our history feature on underperforming Cards teams looks back at the 71-83 1959 club. https://t.co/c15MqpGtV1 pic.twitter.com/GauQ5dILEx
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 14, 2023
Behind inconsistent play, the last place #stlcards went 3-4 at home vs. the A’s and Mets. Jose Oquendo and Max Lanier entered the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Our history feature on underperforming teams looks back at the 72-82 squad from 1932. (free) https://t.co/HKFNo2wSr9 pic.twitter.com/tFTkQ0Qjn3
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 21, 2023
The #STLCards sink deeper, losing five of six in Pennsylvania and outscored 43-13. Filling in as the center fielder, Richie Palacios has performed well. Our history feature on underperforming Cards teams looks back at the 76-86 squad from 1988. (free) https://t.co/bHA4tKxRBQ pic.twitter.com/6WaCftfJZw
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 28, 2023
At home, the #STLCards went 3-3 last week. Right fielder Jordan Walker is swinging a hot bat with a 1.678 OPS. Our history feature on underperforming Cards teams looks back at the .470 winning percentage squad from 1938. (free) https://t.co/cTibY0PUQv pic.twitter.com/U9Tabu4naO
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 4, 2023
On the road, the #STLCards went 4-2 last week but remain in last place. Willson Contreras and Nolan Gorman led the resurgent offense. Our history feature on underperforming Cards teams looks back at the .481 winning percentage squad from 1972. (free) https://t.co/tJVQ0wycwq pic.twitter.com/wxvV6OZ6Ve
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 11, 2023
The last-place #stlcards took two of three against the AL’s best squad before losing 2 of 3 at home to the Phillies. Closer Ryan Helsley saved all three wins. Our history feature on the poorest performing Cardinals teams of all times revisits 2007. (free) https://t.co/FqtZ9W1VTe pic.twitter.com/IpKo5PpzCo
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 18, 2023
The losses and injuries mount for the last-place #stlcards, which dropped both series last week. The highlight of the week and season is Adam Wainwright’s 200th career win. Our history feature revisits the .314 winning percentage 1903 Cardinals. (free) https://t.co/mwjIbe8sxy pic.twitter.com/U5FZ93ents
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 25, 2023
The last place #STLCards said goodbye to retiring franchise icon Adam Wainwright and the lost 2023 season as Miles Mikolas won his last two starts in the 3-3 week. (free) https://t.co/qLrn5Ajlvq pic.twitter.com/UpRSZ9ARne
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 2, 2023
Ryan Helsley tossed a scoreless ninth for his 14th save of the season.
When one is long suffering, the torment becomes normalized.
The ninth unfolded like this. Helsley came on to begin the ninth with the Cardinals clinging to a one run lead. Obviously, you are looking for a clean 1-2-3 out of your closer in such a situation. He got the first batter and the next doubled. So the potential tying run is in scoring position. Not what you want. Then a single, and the potential tying run is on third with less than two outs, and the potential go ahead run is on base. This cannot be considered an acceptable situation to have arisen when it is your closer on the mound in the ninth rather than a mop up guy finishing up after a mess. Then the potential go ahead run steals second and is now in scoring position along with the tying run, which as previously noted is on third with less than two outs. It is very fortunate that the Reds could not at least get the tying run home, initially with a sacrifice, the next two batters striking out. One could accurately summarize that slop by saying ‘Helsley turned the ninth into a cluster, but backed into a save when the Reds failed to execute’.
But, as I said, when that sort of thing has long been the norm, it translates to “Ryan Helsley tossed a scoreless ninth for his 14th save of the season.”
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I want to say that I appreciate and have really enjoyed Ms. Green’s work providing us with great content all season. All those who have provided content have done a wonderful job. Thank you.
As the #stlcards prepare for what should be a very eventful 2023-2024 offseason, reliever Drew VerHagen is the only sure free agent. Our weekly history feature revisits the Cardinals in the post-season during the 1920s. (free) https://t.co/zvmVmkrTHm pic.twitter.com/JFgXtfVdLK
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 9, 2023
As the wait until the free agent period continues for the #STLCards, the club has reportedly spoken with Yadier Molina about returning as a coach. Our weekly history feature revisits the Cardinals in the post-season during the 1930s. (free) https://t.co/9gyULGIurx pic.twitter.com/cLSJKEt3Vt
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 16, 2023
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