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Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

Here’s some good news. Soon by the 50 game mark, we will be done with Mets Phillies and Tigers. That’s 33 percent of the league leaders.

If we can beat the weak, hold service against the better, we will maintain .500 plus.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

Here’s some good news. Soon by the 50 game mark, we will be done with Mets Phillies and Tigers. That’s 33 percent of the league leaders.

If we can beat the weak, hold service against the better, we will maintain .500 plus.

You beat me to it!
Cubs have also played a tough schedule and it will be noticeably weaker next few weeks.
So far Cards are holding their ground.
Ahead of this 9 game road trip I would have gladly taken 5-4.
Already done at 5-1 so far.
If nothing else hanging in contention will give us a better indicator of the young guys.
Playing meaningless games won’t tell us as much!

Cusecards wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:32 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

Here’s some good news. Soon by the 50 game mark, we will be done with Mets Phillies and Tigers. That’s 33 percent of the league leaders.

If we can beat the weak, hold service against the better, we will maintain .500 plus.

You beat me to it!
Cubs have also played a tough schedule and it will be noticeably weaker next few weeks.
So far Cards are holding their ground.
Ahead of this 9 game road trip I would have gladly taken 5-4.
Already done at 5-1 so far.
If nothing else hanging in contention will give us a better indicator of the young guys.
Playing meaningless games won’t tell us as much!

Great comment- indicator of the young. Exactly. And if we tank, also a good view of attitude during adverse times.

The reset is well ahead of expectations.

I don't think you're allowed to post positive comments.

Bad14 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:55 am I don't think you're allowed to post positive comments.

Ha. I hear ya. Winning cures all ails.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

Here’s some good news. Soon by the 50 game mark, we will be done with Mets Phillies and Tigers. That’s 33 percent of the league leaders.

If we can beat the weak, hold service against the better, we will maintain .500 plus.

Good stuff BDog

As long as they stay healthy and don't sell-off (Helsley-Fedde-NADO), then they've got a shot at the NLC and playoffs.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

are they going by today's records or when the teams played them?

Bad14 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:55 am I don't think you're allowed to post positive comments.

I've posted my share of Mo/Oli negative comments so hopefully I've built up some equity and won't get banned for posting something positive.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:02 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

Here’s some good news. Soon by the 50 game mark, we will be done with Mets Phillies and Tigers. That’s 33 percent of the league leaders.

If we can beat the weak, hold service against the better, we will maintain .500 plus.

Good stuff BDog

As long as they stay healthy and don't sell-off (Helsley-Fedde-NADO), then they've got a shot at the NLC and playoffs.

Even if they don't make the playoffs, at least they are an enjoyable team to watch

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:06 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

are they going by today's records or when the teams played them?

Not sure scouty, took straight off MLB.com standings as of today.

I'd think a team has to STILL be above .500 to qualify TODAY.

Wouldn't make sense to count say a win over the Pirates in week one when they were 2 - 1.

But I really don't know their criteria.

Adam2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:08 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:02 am

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 09:07 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

Here’s some good news. Soon by the 50 game mark, we will be done with Mets Phillies and Tigers. That’s 33 percent of the league leaders.

If we can beat the weak, hold service against the better, we will maintain .500 plus.

Good stuff BDog

As long as they stay healthy and don't sell-off (Helsley-Fedde-NADO), then they've got a shot at the NLC and playoffs.

Even if they don't make the playoffs, at least they are an enjoyable team to watch

They are and they play hard.

I've had a blast going to the stadium this season and there's a different vibe than there was last year, people not going are missing out as this is a fun team.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:10 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:06 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

are they going by today's records or when the teams played them?

Not sure scouty, took straight off MLB.com standings as of today.

I'd think a team has to STILL be above .500 to qualify TODAY.

Wouldn't make sense to count say a win over the Pirates in week one when they were 2 - 1.

But I really don't know their criteria.

Going by where they are at right now.

3-0 vs Minnesota
2-1 vs Phillies
2-1 vs Houston
0-4 vs NYM
2-1 vs NYM
2-1 vs Philly

So we’ve won 5 of our 6 series vs current teams above .500.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:14 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:10 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:06 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

are they going by today's records or when the teams played them?

Not sure scouty, took straight off MLB.com standings as of today.

I'd think a team has to STILL be above .500 to qualify TODAY.

Wouldn't make sense to count say a win over the Pirates in week one when they were 2 - 1.

But I really don't know their criteria.

Going by where they are at right now.

3-0 vs Minnesota
2-1 vs Phillies
2-1 vs Houston
0-4 vs NYM
2-1 vs NYM
2-1 vs Philly

So we’ve won 5 of our 6 series vs current teams above .500.

Awesome

Holds well IF they can make the playoffs!

And may I add the early bullpen woes (hello R. Fernandez and pre-new grip JoJo) early on cost them two games vs the Mets where one game was tied 4-4 and another tied 3-3 late only to see the pen' blow both games.

I wish we had games left w/the Mutts instead of them getting that 4 game set in Gotham before the pen' was fixed.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:14 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:10 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:06 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

are they going by today's records or when the teams played them?

Not sure scouty, took straight off MLB.com standings as of today.

I'd think a team has to STILL be above .500 to qualify TODAY.

Wouldn't make sense to count say a win over the Pirates in week one when they were 2 - 1.

But I really don't know their criteria.

Going by where they are at right now.

3-0 vs Minnesota
2-1 vs Phillies
2-1 vs Houston
0-4 vs NYM
2-1 vs NYM
2-1 vs Philly

So we’ve won 5 of our 6 series vs current teams above .500.

A record of 11-8. That closeness is indicative of a post season series. One game generally seperate the winner from loser.

sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:22 am

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:14 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:10 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑15 May 2025 10:06 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑15 May 2025 08:58 am Don't look now but very quietly the Cardinals are the #2 team in MLB -vs- teams with records above .500!

#1 Mets
20 -11
.645

#2 Cardinals
11 - 8
.579

The rest:

Padres
13 -10
.565

Giants/Yankees
15 - 12
.556

Guardians/Dodgers
12 - 10
.545

Cubs
19 - 16
.543

Astros
16 -14
.533

Tigers
13 -12
.520

are they going by today's records or when the teams played them?

Not sure scouty, took straight off MLB.com standings as of today.

I'd think a team has to STILL be above .500 to qualify TODAY.

Wouldn't make sense to count say a win over the Pirates in week one when they were 2 - 1.

But I really don't know their criteria.

Going by where they are at right now.

3-0 vs Minnesota
2-1 vs Phillies
2-1 vs Houston
0-4 vs NYM
2-1 vs NYM
2-1 vs Philly

So we’ve won 5 of our 6 series vs current teams above .500.

A record of 11-8. That closeness is indicative of a post season series. One game generally seperate the winner from loser.

They stay healthy they are better than anyone in the Central. Too bad they lost 4 in extra innings. Their Pythagoras record would give them 95 wins over 162 games.

I'm excited because the young players are coming into their despite Nado driving in only 65 runs this year and the SP suggest they could win at a 95 win clip. Too bad Winn and Contreras started off real slow and Herrera was injured for 30 days. Thank God Burly is in a hot spell and Walker can at least play RF will well. Scott is a game changer with feet and glove.