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Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Before we get to the hot takes portion, there was an interesting topic about “stealing a win” after the Paul Skenes game in the comments. I did not consider that stealing a win because by the way the Cardinals played, they deserved to win. Even on paper, yes Skenes is better than Sonny Gray, but Gray is also a very good pitcher and … [Read more...] about APRIL HOT TAKES – 2025

Fedde no nits through 6 innings isn’t good enough | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The resistible force (Pirates’ offense) meets the moveable object (Cardinals’ pitching) Game Result Mitch Keller and Eric Fedde pitched a scoreless duel, with Keller lasting into the 8th. Baserunning mistakes by both teams conspired to keep a game scoreless into the 12th before the … [Read more...] about Game Recap – April 9 – Pirates defeat Cardinals, come from behind and ultimately prevail in 13 innings, 2-1.

Photo by Joe Sargent/MLB Photos via Getty Images Cardinals hope to win their second series of the year. This game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates feels more important than it actually is, but nonetheless it would be very nice to get back to .500 and win the second series of the year. It feels oh so very far from the opening series when they were … [Read more...] about GameDay Preview: 4/9/25 Cardinals vs. Pirates

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in St. Louis Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cardinals are currently 5-6 having won four games at home and one on the road. The team’s … [Read more...] about SBNation Reacts Survey: How many games will the Cardinals win this season?