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Writing about the history of the 11-time champion St. Louis Cardinals. My new book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals, is available now on Amazon.

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My new book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals, is now available on Amazon! It tells the story of #STLCards history by analyzing one trade per decade, including the deals that brought Curt Flood, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, and Adam Wainwright to St. Louis.
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On this date in 1967, Orlando Cepeda was unanimously named the NL MVP after batting .325 with 25 homers and 111 RBIs … stlredbirds.com/2021/10/08/v…
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Happy heavenly birthday to former #STLCards manager Johnny Keane, born on this date in 1911. Here’s the story of how Keane quit his job as Cardinals manager the day after winning the 1964 World Series … stlredbirds.com/2023/09/11/w…
Why Cardinals manager Johnny Keane quit after winning the World Series

Why Cardinals manager Johnny Keane quit after winning the World Series

One day after guiding the Cardinals to the 1964 World Series championship, manager Johnny Keane handed August A. Busch his letter of resignation.

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How Anthony Reyes outpitched Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the 2006 World Series … stlredbirds.com/2024/03/14/h…
How Anthony Reyes won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series

How Anthony Reyes won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series

Anthony Reyes outpitched Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the 2006 World Series, relying on his fastball to get through eight innings in a 7-2 Cardinals victory.

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On this date in 2004, Jim Edmonds’ 12th-inning home run won Game 6 of the 2004 NLCS … stlredbirds.com/2024/03/12/j…
Jim Edmonds walk-off homer wins Game 6 of the 2004 NLCS

Jim Edmonds walk-off homer wins Game 6 of the 2004 NLCS

Jim Edmonds was just looking for a single when he launched a 12th-inning home run that walked off Game 6 of the 2004 NLCS between the Cardinals and Astros.

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A look back at Albert Pujols’ game-winning three-run homer off Brad Lidge in Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS: stlredbirds.com/2023/11/05/d…
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A look back at Willie McGee’s incredible performance in Game 3 of the 1982 World Series … stlredbirds.com/2022/07/09/o…
Willie McGee homers twice in Game 3 of the 1982 World Series

Willie McGee homers twice in Game 3 of the 1982 World Series

Willie McGee thought he had made a name for himself during the regular season when he burst onto the scene with a .296 average, 56 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases on his way to a third-place finish in the...

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On this date in 1985, Cardinals fans couldn’t help but “go crazy” for Ozzie Smith … stlredbirds.com/2022/06/13/o…
Ozzie Smith, Cardinals go crazy with walk-off homer

Ozzie Smith, Cardinals go crazy with walk-off homer

Arguably the most famous home run in St. Louis Cardinals postseason history may also have been the most unlikely. On October 14, 1985, broadcaster Jack Buck encouraged Cardinals to “go crazy, folks,...

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On this date in 1964 … stlredbirds.com/2023/02/26/o…
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100 years ago today ... stlredbirds.com/2021/03/18/o…
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The story of Harry Caray's firing ... stlredbirds.com/2023/03/19/w…
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Game 7 of the 1934 World Series was pretty crazy … stlredbirds.com/2022/06/26/o…
1934 World Series Game 7: Dean dominates wild affair

1934 World Series Game 7: Dean dominates wild affair

At the end of a roller-coaster season, it was fitting that the 1934 St. Louis Cardinals’ final game was a madcap affair, complete with a fight between players, a near-riot in the stands, and Dizzy...

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On this date in 1969, the Cardinals traded Curt Flood to the Phillies, changing baseball history forever … stlredbirds.com/2022/06/17/o…
Curt Flood refuses trade to the Phillies: October 7, 1969

Curt Flood refuses trade to the Phillies: October 7, 1969

On October 7, 1969, the St. Louis Cardinals made the most impactful trade in the history of Major League Baseball when they agreed to send Curt Flood, Tim McCarver, Byron Browne, and Joe Hoerner to...

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The day Chris Carpenter outdueled Roy Halladay and sent the Cardinals to the NLCS … stlredbirds.com/2021/09/06/o…
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The story of Stan Musial’s first career home run on Sept. 23, 1940 … stlredbirds.com/2021/08/23/s…
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On this date in 2023, Adam Wainwright won the 200th and final game of his career … stlredbirds.com/2024/02/18/h…
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On this date in 1969, Steve Carlton struck out 19 Mets to set a new major league record. Here’s a look back … stlredbirds.com/2021/08/18/s…
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On September 15, 1991, Ray Lankford became the first Cardinals rookie in 73 years to hit for the cycle … stlredbirds.com/2022/06/10/s…
Rookie Ray Lankford hits for the cycle: 9/15/1991

Rookie Ray Lankford hits for the cycle: 9/15/1991

On September 15, 1991, Ray Lankford became the first Cardinals rookie in 73 years to hit for the cycle in a 7-2 win over the Mets at Busch Stadium.

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On this date in 1974, the Cardinals and Mets played 25 innings … stlredbirds.com/2022/06/10/s…
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