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See how arguably the greatest female athlete of the early 20th century took the mound for the Cardinals on this date in 1934 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/01/03/ ... ouse-gang/

25 years ago today, the Cardinals traded Kent Bottenfield and Adam Kennedy to the Angels for Jim Edmonds …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/10/ ... m-edmonds/

Was this the funniest blooper in Cardinals history? Here’s a look back (video included):

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/07/ ... all-climb/

remembirds wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025 09:51 am 25 years ago today, the Cardinals traded Kent Bottenfield and Adam Kennedy to the Angels for Jim Edmonds …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/10/ ... m-edmonds/

One of those late spring blockbusters I was somewhat expecting to happen with Arenado. Still might, I suppose.

See how the Cardinals gambled on Bill White’s potential when they traded their ace to acquire him on this date in 1959 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/12/ ... cardinals/

Next month will mark 72 years since Bill Veeck sold Sportsman’s Park to Anheuser-Busch for $800,000. August A. Busch Jr. wanted to rename it Budweiser Park, but the league wouldn’t allow him to name the park after a beer brand. Instead, he named it Busch Stadium, then launched Busch Beer. Get more of the story here:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/28/ ... mans-park/

Happy opening day! On April 1, 1982, the Cardinals acquired Jeff Lahti from the Reds. He went on to post a 1.82 ERA and save 19 games in 1985 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/26/ ... with-reds/

Three years ago today, the Cardinals announced that Albert Pujols was returning to St. Louis for one final season and an outside shot at 700 career homers …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/01/03/ ... cardinals/

On this date in 1988, GQ placed Ozzie Smith on its cover. Here’s how Ozzie’s comments in the accompanying article stirred controversy across the league …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/03/ ... firestorm/

A look back at opening day 1998, when Mark McGwire opened his home run chase with a grand slam and Todd Stottlemyre pitched seven strong innings to top L.A.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/12/ ... ening-win/

How a tragic accident led the Indians to trade “Hard Hittin’” Mark Whiten to St. Louis on this date in 1993 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/15/ ... cardinals/

On this date in 1987, the Cardinals traded right fielder Andy Van Slyke, catcher Mike LaValliere, and pitcher Mike Dunne for all-star catcher Tony Pena. Though sportswriters in St. Louis and Pittsburgh immediately thought St. Louis got the better end of the trade, Pena disappointed in St. Louis while Van Slyke emerged as a Pirates star.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/18/ ... cardinals/

On this date in 1985, the Cardinals obtained Jose Oquendo from the Mets. See how Ozzie Smith’s contract led the Cardinals to make the trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/19/ ... e-oquendo/

On this date in 1996, Todd Stottlemyre and Tony La Russa got their first wins as Cardinals and Dennis Eckersley earned his first save wearing the birds on the bat …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/08/ ... ls-firsts/

Sunday will mark 18 years since Adam Wainwright won his first MLB start. Here’s a look back at the game, which included a big day from outfielder Chris Duncan …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/10/06/ ... mlb-start/

Two weeks after being acquired from the Angels, Jim Edmonds hit his first Cardinals home run 25 years ago today. See how Edmonds helped power St. Louis to a win over the Cubs:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/20/ ... -home-run/