J.T. Buchheit

Missouri

Contributing Writer at Redbird Rants

Copy editor, destroyer of the dangling modifier, and contributor to @FSRedbirdRants

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Chip Caray continues favorite near-NSFW game on Cardinals broadcasts

5 days ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

The national media has picked up on Chip Caray's favorite cheeky habit when broadcasting St. Louis Cardinals games. Chip Caray has provided a strong voice for the St. Louis Cardinals since taking over for Dan McLaughlin as the team's play-by-play announcer at the start of the 2023 season.
Cardinals' sidearming southpaw prospect will be shelved for the season

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe underwent Tommy John surgery and will be out until mid-2026. The St. Louis Cardinals received a blow to their pitching depth when it was revealed on April 15 that left-handed pitcher Cooper Hjerpe, their 2022 first-round pick, who was pitching in Triple-A Memphis, will be sidelined until at least mid-2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. LHP Cooper Hjerpe (AA) has been transferred from the 7-day IL to the Full Season IL.
Philadelphia television broadcast infantilizes the Cardinals' football comrades

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

The St. Louis Cardinals' opposing broadcast team from Philadelphia seemed amazed at the idea of supporting a local football team. St. Louis is a sports city, and fan loyalty runs deep here. For years, the St. Louis Cardinals were among the top teams in baseball in fan attendance. In 2022, they were second only to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have the benefit of playing in an enormous market.
A middling season from Jordan Walker could be the Cardinals' worst-case scenario

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

A merely adequate year from Jordan Walker might be the worst outcome for the St. Louis Cardinals. Since his highly anticipated debut in 2023, all eyes around the St. Louis Cardinals fanbase have been riveted on outfielder Jordan Walker, the team's 2020 first-round pick who laid waste to the minor leagues. But between the Cardinals' horrendous handling of the young prospect and Walker's on-field struggles in 2024, Walker's career has not gotten off to the smooth start that fans had hoped for.
Victor Scott earns comparison to past dynamic Cardinals speedsters

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

MLB Network host Greg Amsinger said that the St. Louis Cardinals have compared Victor Scott to this pair of former Cardinals speed demons. Victor Scott has opened the eyes of St. Louis Cardinals fans in 2025. From spring training, where he hit .349 and stole five bases, to the regular season, where he has hit .286 and swiped another five bags, Scott has exhibited breathtaking, game-changing speed and wielded a budding bat.
Teams are clamoring for the dugout presence of Cardinals legend Yadier Molina

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

Several teams are reportedly interested in former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as their next manager. Oli Marmol is in an unenviable situation as the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. Not only are the Cardinals in a midst of a transition entering the season that could see them achieving limited success, but Marmol also has two Cardinals legends breathing down his neck to potentially be the team's next manager.
Cardinals' new catcher arrives with an inspiring background

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

The St. Louis Cardinals just promoted catcher Yohel Pozo, who holds one of baseball's most feel-good stories. The St. Louis Cardinals possess plenty of catching depth in the minor leagues. From Jimmy Crooks to Leonardo Bernal to Rainiel Rodriguez, the team appears to be set behind the plate for many years to come. But after Ivan Herrera suffered a bone bruise in his left foot, the Cardinals promoted a much less heralded catcher to take his place in the person of Yohel Pozo.
A red jacket for Lance Lynn would be emblematic of the Cardinals' lowered standards

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

Lance Lynn's potential enshrinement in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame indicates an upcoming period of slim pickings of players who deserve the honor. Following the retirement of St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn, the questions have already begun to seep in regarding whether the pitcher with the "bulldog" mentality is worthy of a red jacket and a place in the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Lynn had a stellar career in St. Louis.
Cardinals call up Thomas Saggese, place Nolan Gorman on injured list

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted infielder Thomas Saggese and placed Nolan Gorman on the injured list. After just six games into the St. Louis Cardinals' season, the Redbirds are already being forced to tinker with their rosters, as they promoted Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis and placed Nolan Gorman on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. #STLCards have recalled INF Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis.
Ivan Herrera notches historic Cardinals achievement

3 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | J.T. Buchheit

Yadier Molina? Nope. Ted Simmons? Nay. Ivan Herrera is the only catcher in the history of the St. Louis Cardinals to hit three home runs in a game.