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The game has changed, so expectations need to, also.
Fact: On their way to winning an MLB-high 103 games, the soon-to-be World Champion Brewers staff averaged 4.98 innings per regular season start in 2026.
One has to have a reasonable target. I don’t believe one starter in the entire system, first year or not, averaged five innings or more in 2026. That includes Mathews, who averaged 4.7 with Memphis before stepping into the StL rotation.
That box is important for you, but clearly not for the Cardinals.
All 18 of our team-based award winners have been disclosed. We now turn to the system-wide winners. (Subscriber article)
In a close race with Liam Doyle and others, 22-year-old right-hander Tanner Franklin is The Cardinal Nation's choice as the top rookie pitcher across the #stlcards system in 2026. Review the data here. https://t.co/AjWWjmUYRJ pic.twitter.com/GHdaGs46ao
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 27, 2026
Names are free and listed here along with the schedule.
In a close race with Liam Doyle and others, 22-year-old right-hander Tanner Franklin is The Cardinal Nation's choice as the top rookie pitcher across the #stlcards system in 2026. Review the data here. https://t.co/AjWWjmUYRJ pic.twitter.com/GHdaGs46ao
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 27, 2026
Peoria defeated Scottsdale in Monday AFL action. #stlcards CF prospect Tai Peete went 3-for-4 including a double and home run plus a walk, a stolen base and three RBI. Sammy Hernandez went 2-for-5 and Nolan Sparks gave up a grand slam. https://t.co/SfOYzNVQ3U pic.twitter.com/szWsg0VFie
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 27, 2026
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Memphis Redbirds Player of the Year is outfielder Joshua Báez, with catcher Jimmy Crooks an honorable mention. https://t.co/KNMQ7GKflZ pic.twitter.com/AUFG4zeSKs
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 26, 2026
The #STLCards will have a new hitting coach in 2027 as Brant Brown was let go after two years. The World Series continues, followed by award season. Our history feature highlights memorable happenings this week in team annals. https://t.co/YTC8ue6U8a pic.twitter.com/QKq4nwH9aK
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 26, 2026
You have to read the comments to understand the data. Basically, the Cardinals are underspending compared to their capability. This isn’t a surprise but there is context.
I took Forbes' reported team revenues in 2025, subtracted luxury tax payroll in 2026, and then subtracted the average difference (estimates average fixed costs) multiplied by a cost of living factor for each metro area.
This, I believe, gives the true "cheap" teams list… pic.twitter.com/reeMKe1dR0
— Baseball's Not Dead (@dead_baseball) October 25, 2026
I missed this the other day. Flores is mentioned as one of at least five candidates for the open GM job with the Astros. Make sure you also read the part at the end about the new guy getting a lot of “help”.
An update on the Astros' GM search, free and unlocked – https://t.co/wy99rMcxvJ
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 20, 2026
During 2026, #STLCards prospect catcher Rainiel Rodriguez racked up the stats and the honors, the most recent of which is The Cardinal Nation’s selection as the top player on the Double-A Springfield Cardinals. https://t.co/vpUdWoow9G pic.twitter.com/5pJU9Mxmof
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 25, 2026
In Saturday Arizona Fall League action, Peoria lost at Mesa, 7-3. #STLCards CF Tai Peete walked twice, stoke two bases and scored twice. https://t.co/RiHAPWfN2N pic.twitter.com/VcXbhC8RMu
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 25, 2026
Almost certainly, the 3 AGMs will report to the new GM. Choosing just one could be part of the delay. Of course, Girsch was still on the payroll assumedly on his GM contract. My guess not wanting to pay 2 GMs is a bigger factor.
You should be able to just copy and paste the link from X.
If you want the whole tweet to display (not just the link), you would need to change “X” to “Twitter” in the URL.
bling said:
I guess there is also Moises Rodriguez, but I have never understood what he is in charge of, if anything.
Rodriguez has been with the team for two decades and AGM for the last 10 years. Among his responsibilities is the entire international program. I’ve interviewed him many times over the years. This is the most recent, from January. Listen in and you might learn something! 😉
AGM Moises Rodriguez on Cardinals 2026 International Signings and More
Jack Gurevitch emerged as the top hitter on the #STLCards' High-A Peoria Chiefs The corner infielder earned a Double-A promotion in early August to complete his first full professional season. https://t.co/OlseS3BJ2F pic.twitter.com/szaVRC1Xpm
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 24, 2026
Here’s the other half of the picture. The Cardinals have half the number of scouts compared to the Yankees.
This World Series isn't just about analytics.
The Rays have the fifth-largest scouting staff in baseball.
The Brewers are tied for 10th.
Here's how both teams leaned into scouting to build championship contenders ⤵️https://t.co/5i8jyqqbON pic.twitter.com/ND0EPTwDVE
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) October 23, 2026
There is no problem with posting links here. People do it almost every day. What is not ok is to copy articles in their entirety.
If this is the announcement, it is for the assistant field coordinator, a job that was unfilled in 2026.
Ricky Rivera, the Hooks manager in 2026, is leaving the Astros for the Cardinals to become their Assistant Field Coordinator, per sources familiar with the matter.
Rivera has been with the Astros for 7 years, coaching the FCL, the Woodpeckers and the Hooks.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) October 23, 2026
Did anyone else notice Albert on a Cologuard commercial? Raising awareness for colon cancer screening.
No, I do not. When Matt Slater left the organization, they lost their main Asia scouting presence. I am unsure how they are covering it now.
This article indicates that Kroenke will be hiring a POBO. It just isn’t going to be Mo.
(However, this is from SI and I haven’t seen this declaration elsewhere.)
Seems pretty clear that Mo has been moved to the sideline. This Athletic article indicates that last month, Mo endorsed the return of manager Kurt Suzuki for 2027. Instead, Suzuki and all his coaches were let go earlier this week.
Also, Mo said he will be leaving when his contract ends in December.
“Once new leadership is in place, I will step away,” he said.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7711349/2026/10/21/angels-dismiss-kurt-suzuki-as-manager/
Here is Mo’s quote when hired. “Molly” is team president Molly Jolly.
“I really don’t want to have to be in the seat of a general manager for like five years,” Mozeliak said. “But there could be a position or a role that makes sense for me to stay around. In the meantime, I think I can be very helpful on really bridging the gap for someone like Molly, who is coming from the business side, to oversee baseball operations.”
My interpretation was and is still that if they created a POBO, he might be interested.
