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Great recap this week, sent me down a rabbit hole on Tom Alston. I’m ashamed to say I did not know anything about him before reading this week’s recap. SABR did an incredible piece on his career and legacy and I highly recommend giving it a read: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/tom-alston/.
The #stlcards struggled to a 1-5 week including a sweep by Seattle. After heavy use, the pen is showing signs of wear with a tougher schedule ahead. Riley O’Brien blew two saves and took a loss. JoJo Romero allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings. Our history section highlights recent… pic.twitter.com/LAGEqaLD52
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) April 27, 2026
The #stlcards flipped the script with a 6-1 week following a 1-5 one. The pitching improved as Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker heated up. Our history section highlights Cardinals teammates who later became Hall of Famers. https://t.co/XEiwaAAWIk pic.twitter.com/A6h1xHdq2Y
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) May 4, 2026
The #stlcards had a 3-3 week as starting pitching improved, but the offense declined. Michael McGreevy had a career-best start of six IP on one hit with nine Ks. Little League home runs in team history are recounted. https://t.co/8k0RXipBEt pic.twitter.com/GEpnlPMEQM
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) May 11, 2026
The #stlcards had a 4-2 week as starting pitching again led the way. In 11 2/3 innings, Andre Pallante posted a 3.09 ERA. Our history section details the Cardinals-Royals head-to-head results over time. https://t.co/6KgKpmbWSt pic.twitter.com/IFwhdl0B98
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) May 18, 2026
In division play, the #stlcards went 2-3 for the week. Brycen Mautz almost made his MLB debut, though his start was rained out. However, Bryan Torres arrived with a bang. Our history feature revisits two others who had multiple hits including a HR in their first game up.… pic.twitter.com/ynismGYnD2
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) May 25, 2026
The #stlcards went 2-4 for the week. Nelson Velázquez was called up and blasted a three-run HR in his first game with the team. Jimmy Crooks was also made his season debut. This week’s history feature examines series sweeps over the past 29 years.https://t.co/JJxDYwxKCR pic.twitter.com/TEg7rnhY6U
— Michael Goff (@MG6400) June 1, 2026
The #stlcards went 4-2 for the week. Over two starts, Michael McGreevy allowed four runs in 12 innings and Andre Pallante yielded one run in 5 2/3 innings. Our history feature revisits unusual occurrences during this past week in Cardinals history. https://t.co/7ImLr1xwmk pic.twitter.com/1XRGZV8s9n
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 8, 2026
On the road, the #stlcards went 3-3 for the week as the bullpen stumbled in three one-run defeats. Ivan Herrera led the offense with a 1.396 OPS for the period. Our history feature revisits MLB debuts during this past week in team history. https://t.co/GeXPnSILeM pic.twitter.com/UynHtUJ6uB
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 15, 2026
The #stlcards went 3-3 for the week as the bats stayed hot while the pitching had mixed results. JJ Wetherholt led the team with a .400 batting average and a 1.163 OPS over the period. Our history feature looks at history between the Cardinals and Padres. https://t.co/wdWjgwWVrd pic.twitter.com/44of9Gi1xx
— Michael Goff (@MG6400) June 22, 2026
The #stlcards went 2-4 for the week, losing both series at home. Kyle Leahy allowed just one run in 11 1/3 innings. John Mozeliak has taken on a new assignment with the Angels. Our history feature revisits three-home run games by Cardinals. https://t.co/lzUGaREXVk pic.twitter.com/rduWjm0wkS
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) June 29, 2026
The #stlcards won both road series this week, in Atlanta and Chicago. Jordan Walker is an All-Star as the NL RBI leader plated nine for the week. Nathan Church hit three homers with eight RBI. Our history feature looks at the Cards-Cubs rivalry on July 4 over the years.… pic.twitter.com/dxuS1sHDLh
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 6, 2026
The #stlcards went 3-5 for the week, but head into the break with a series win over Atlanta. Ivan Herrera and Riley O’Brien are All-Stars. Our history feature outlines former first round-drafted high school outfielders. https://t.co/N633yFflnP pic.twitter.com/lM8nUaLKnP
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 13, 2026
Coming out of the break, the bullpen faltered as the #stlcards dropped two of three in Arizona. Jordan Walker became the eighth Cardinal to compete in the Home Run Derby and the team’s first winner. Our history feature covers all eight. https://t.co/ptUThscf9f pic.twitter.com/Uw12KGjEWx
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 20, 2026
Packy Naughton has announced he’s retiring from baseball. Suffered his third significant UCL injury in April. If you’re looking to buy a condo in Palm Beach County, I know a great guy for that: pic.twitter.com/rbmVA87lAi
— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) July 20, 2026
As the offense slowed, the #stlcards went 2-5 last week against two last-place teams and a makeup game and are just 3-7 since the break. In 12 IP, Kyle Leahy allowed just three runs with 13 Ks. Our history feature identifies the five Ford Frick Award winners prior to Joe Buck… pic.twitter.com/AWeEbfRxYg
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 27, 2026
The sluggish offense limited the #stlcards to a second straight 2-5 week. As the trade deadline looms, Dustin May pitched a gem in what may be his final outing with the team. Our history feature recounts recent deadline trades by the Cardinals. https://t.co/uM7GZcMDm8 pic.twitter.com/m5zHszziVd
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 3, 2026
The #stlcards took both series last week behind Game 3 wins to return to .500. The big-league roster changed as four prospects joined the system via trade. Our history feature compares Alec Burleson’s three two-run home runs in a game to other “rare feats” in team history.… pic.twitter.com/lAjLoSoFIT
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 10, 2026
The #stlcards have won four straight series with the Chicago visit to be forever remembered due to Joshua Baez’ explosive Saturday debut. Our history feature highlights prior multi-home run games by Cardinals at Wrigley Field. https://t.co/4prjOV8NCJ pic.twitter.com/n2t3yPNI3K
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 17, 2026
Short on pitching during a tough road trip, the #stlcards went just 3-5, capped off by an especially painful ninth inning loss on Sunday. Our history feature highlights the team’s past highs and low seasons in one-run games. https://t.co/O7rn31WMN9 pic.twitter.com/3puvXOebUd
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 24, 2026
The injury bug has hold of the #stlcards, losers of four of six last week. Quinn Mathews’ fourth MLB start was his best yet, with 5 2/3 IP of one-run ball with 7 Ks vs. Pittsburgh. Our history feature recaps past results between the Cardinals and Orioles. https://t.co/tcSdR2JrGN pic.twitter.com/XUbbiAHvhH
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 31, 2026
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