By Ray Mileur There’s something about this Cardinals club that doesn’t quite feel like past Aprils. Not louder. Not flashier. Just… steadier. Through the first few weeks of the 2026 season, the numbers tell a story that’s easy to dismiss if you’re not paying attention—but hard to ignore if you are. The Cardinals opened the season by winning their first eight games when scoring first, a streak that finally came to an end Monday night. They’re still a perfect 5–0 in extra innin

Big Winn in Texas! Go Crazy Folks, Go Crazy Masyn Winn, the Katy, TX native, delivered a bases-clearing double in the 10th to power the Cardinals to a 7-5 extra-inning win and a 3-game series sweep of the Astros — their first in Houston since 2004! Cards now 13-8 and winners of 5 straight. By Ray Mileur HOUSTON — The hometown kid came through in the biggest spot of the afternoon. Masyn Winn, a Katy, Texas native, ripped a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning Sunday to lif

TheCardinalChronicle.com | Ray Mileur By Ray Mileur There are big nights… and then there are tone-setting nights. Jimmy Crooks delivered one of those Friday. The Memphis catcher launched a pair of solo home runs, accounting for two of the Redbirds’ five runs in a 5–3 win over Gwinnett. It marked his first multi-homer game of the season, and with it, Crooks moved into the upper tier of power hitters in the International League. But the home runs are only part of the story. Me

By Ray Mileur The St. Louis Cardinals have taken a significant hit to their pitching depth. Right-hander Richard Fitts will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the lat strain that recently landed him on the injured list, according to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. The expectation is that Fitts will make a full recovery, but his 2026 season is over before it ever truly got started. This one stings—not just because of the loss, but because of what Fitts repre

https://t.co/rxjbCqPKIa The Cardinals (10-8) open a 6-game road trip tonight in Houston (8-12). First pitch: 7:10 PM CDTRHP Kyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14) gets the ball for St. Louis vs RHP Peter Lambert (2026 season debut) 📺 http://Cards.TV 📻 KMOX https://t.co/uNoAZAASx0 Meanwhile… a wild night on the farm: 🔴 Memphis falls in extras🔴 Springfield bats break out🔴 Peoria drops 24 runs — Peete hits for the cycle 🔥🔴 Palm Beach streak snapped Development isn’t linear — nights l

By Ray Mileur There are no box scores today. No lineup cards. No late-inning drama to dissect. Just a day off in Houston. And in a 162-game season, that’s not nothing—that’s a gift. For the St. Louis Cardinals, this is one of those built-in pauses where a club can finally come up for air, take stock of where it’s been, and—more importantly—where it’s headed. Because whether you admit it or not, the season has already started to take shape Taking the Temperature We’re far e

St. Louis, MO By Ray Mileur After three consecutive losses, the St. Louis Cardinals didn’t just win Tuesday night. They responded. A gritty 6–5 extra-inning victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium was far from polished—but it revealed something far more important: Resilience. A Game That Slipped—Then Shifted For much of the night, St. Louis looked in command. That changed quickly in the eighth inning. What had been a 2–2 contest unraveled into a 5–2 deficit as C

By Ray Mileur- The Cardinals didn’t lose this one all at once. They gave it away a piece at a time. A couple of walks. A missed opportunity. A defensive miscue. And by the time it added up, the St. Louis Cardinals were staring at a 9–3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians Monday night at Busch Stadium. That’s how games like this go. Not one big mistake—just too many small ones. The Inning That Broke It It started in the fourth. Matthew Liberatore opened the inning with back-to-b

At Gateway Sports , our mission has always been simple: deliver quality sports coverage the right way. That means being informative, professional, respectful, and committed to providing fans with content they can trust. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with STL Sports Page by Rob Rains . For Cardinals fans, Rob Rains needs little introduction. He has long been one of the most respected and recognizable voices covering the St. Louis Cardinals, building a

From 1954 to 1969, the voices of the St. Louis Cardinals were defined by one of the most memorable broadcasting partnerships in baseball history: Harry Caray and Jack Buck . Calling games on KMOX , the pair became known as the “ Odd Couple ” of the radio booth. Their partnership lasted 14 seasons, blending two very different broadcasting styles. Caray was the energetic showman—loud, passionate, and famous for his signature call, “ Holy Cow! ” Buck, meanwhile, brought a smoot

Dizzy Dean and Earl Averill discuss Dizzy's toe. During the 1937 All Star game, a line drive of Averill's bat broke Dizzy's toe. The injury led to Dean changing his pitching motion - which caused him to permanently damage his pitching arm. He was never the same again. How would you like to have this at the top of your rotation? I took the best 5-year-run of Dizzy (1932-1936) and Gibby (1965-1970 minus 1967/hurt) and combined them: 226 - Wins 242 - Complete games 3026 - Inning

Photo- Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Former Cardinals Coach Spotlight - George Kissell George Kissell was a highly influential figure in baseball, best known for his remarkable 69-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Born on September 9, 1920, in Watertown, New York, Kissell dedicated his life to the sport, serving in various roles including minor league player, manager, coach, scout, and instructor, as well as a Major League coach. He never played in the maj

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially opened fan voting for the 2026 Cardinals Hall of Fame, and this year’s ballot is loaded with franchise royalty. Headlining the class are icons Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina , joined by standout outfielders Brian Jordan and George Hendrick . Fans can cast their vote once per login at cardinals.com/HOF through April 17. The top vote-getter — or potentially multiple inductees, depending on the final results — will be honored during a

Former Top Prospect Enters a Pivotal Season The rise of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker was once viewed as a cornerstone moment for the franchise. A former top prospect with rare size, power, and athleticism, Walker surged through the minor leagues and forced his way onto the big-league roster at just 21 years old. Now, just a few seasons later, his future in St. Louis sits at a crossroads. Early Promise, Lingering Questions Walker showed flashes of why he was so

Ray Lankford never asked for the spotlight—but for more than a decade, he earned it.

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“This is a lucky little boy and he will think every game something awesome will happen to him.”