Thomas Gauvain

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Under-the-radar Cardinals prospect is blooming offensively to start 2025

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

Prospect Josh Kross hit for the cycle for Low-A Palm Beach Cardinals. In a year where player development is being placed at the forefront, several young players have their eyes set on making strides for the St. Louis Cardinals. In speaking with Ian Bedell, he's made it a goal of his to boost his velocity and make himself known during the transitory time period. Outfielder Noah Mendlinger also has his eyes set on making his major-league debut this year.
5 Cardinals who could become first-time All-Stars in 2025

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

These players could attend their first All-Star Game this year. Attending an All-Star Game as a player is a memorable experience. It shows that you were among the best at your position for the first half of the season, and it's an honor that will stick with you for your entire career. Nothing can take away a player's attendance at an All-Star Game. This year's All-Star week will go down at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia from Friday, July 11th through Tuesday, July 15th.
Trusted MLB insider places Cardinals manager Oli Marmol on the hot seat

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

Ken Rosenthal posited that St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol could lose his job by the end of the year. With St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol's imminent contract expiration, fans and pundits have been speculating the future status of his job for months. Oli Marmol has a 254-247 record for a .507 winning percentage as manager. His best season came in 2022, when he led the Cardinals to a 93-69 record, but he followed that up with an abysmal 71-91 record in 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals continue to thrive against MLB's best pitchers

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

The Cardinals have taken it to the game's best pitchers to start the year. Through just their first 15 games of the year, the St. Louis Cardinals have faced eight of last year's top-50 pitchers according to FanGraphs WAR: Pablo Lopez, Bailey Ober, Joe Ryan, Tyler Anderson, Paul Skenes, Aaron Nola, and Zach Wheeler. Most teams would crumble against some of the game's best hurlers; the Cardinals, however, have done the complete opposite.
4 surprising players who are off to strong starts for the St. Louis Cardinals

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

No one expected these players to be as good as they have been so far. Things aren't going as well for the St. Louis Cardinals as fans and the organization may have wanted. After sweeping the Minnesota Twins (4-9) at home to start the year, the Cardinals then lost three consecutive series to the Los Angels Angeles (8-4), Boston Red Sox (7-7), and Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8).
3 Cardinals who have already proven they don't belong on roster after May 1

1 week ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

These players stand a chance to be removed from the major league roster by the end of the month. The 2025 season will be a patient one for the St. Louis Cardinals. It's a transition year, one that will feature longer runways than normal for struggling players, particularly young ones. Nolan Gorman, Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II, and Matthew Liberatore have been players whom the front office is keeping a close eye on this year for growth.
Masyn Winn has rejuvenated his offense following a rain delay reset

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

On April 1st, Masyn Winn spent some time in the batting cages. He knew he was close to turning a corner. Mixed in the mire of the worst pitching staff in baseball and a 4-6 record for the St. Louis Cardinals has been a top-tier offense in baseball through the team's first 10 games. Thanks to contributions from players like Ivan Herrera, Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan, the offense has been firing on all cylinders. Shortstop Masyn Winn, however, was late to the party.
Former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Octavio Dotel missing following tragic incident

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

Octavio Dotel has been reported as alive, though still beneath the rubble following a tragic incident at Jet Set Nightclub. The St. Louis Cardinals community awoke to tragic news regarding former reliever and World Champion Octavio Dotel. On Monday night, merengue singer Rubby Perez was performing at Jet Set Nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Late into the night and into Tuesday morning, the roof collapsed at the nightclub, leaving the dozens of attendees in a dire situation.
Miles Mikolas's post-game comments miss the boat with Cardinal fans

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

Following perhaps the worst start of his career, Miles Mikolas fails to take responsibility. Miles Mikolas has given up nine or more runs only six times in his career. On Sunday night against the Boston Red Sox, Mikolas's nine runs allowed ranks among one of his worst career outings. In just 2.2 innings, Mikolas managed to give up nine runs on 11 hits. He walked one batter and struck out only one as well.
St. Louis Cardinals pitchers spoil strong offensive output in first road series

2 weeks ago | redbirdrants.com | Thomas Gauvain

The Boston Red Sox had their way with the Cardinals' pitchers this weekend. The St. Louis Cardinals entered their first road series of the year with a 4-2 record and sole possession of first place in the National League Central. They'll leave Boston with a 4-5 record and a third-place spot. The Cardinals came into Boston to face off against the Boston Red Sox, one of baseball's best up-and-coming teams thanks to the efforts of Chaim Bloom some four or five years ago.