The Cardinal Notebook
đ Daily notes, insights, and observations of Cardinals baseball.
Welcome to The Cardinal Chronicle
Oct 01, 2026
A Night of Lessons Across the System
Apr 09, 2026
A Wealth of Riches Behind the Plate - Bernal & Crooks
Apr 09, 2026
Early Returns Encouraging on Dobbins Deal
Apr 08, 2026
Cardinals Show Fight, Finish the Job in Extras
Apr 08, 2026
Jimmy Crooks Goes Deep Again
Apr 08, 2026
Bats Wake Up Across the System
Apr 08, 2026
Cardinals Bullpen Collapse Wastes Late Surge in Washington
Apr 07, 2026
No Games but Lots of News!
Apr 07, 2026
Short Hops
"Play the game right. If you play the game intelligently and execute the fundamentals, you can win."
- Tony La Russa
"Who in the hell is Ray Mileur?"
- Al Hrabosky
"Masyn Winn is already one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball. Gold Glove at 23. 100 mph throws. Just 3 errors all season. And somehow⊠heâs still underrated."
- Xavier Scruggs, the MLB Network
"The only thing bad about winning the pennant is that you have to manage the All-Star Game the next year. I'd rather go fishing for three days."
- Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog
âDustin May gives this rotation credibility. If the Cards are out of the race by July, he could become one of the most valuable arms on the trade market and command a return that helps reshapes the franchise."
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"Smith corks one into right, down the line. It may go. Go crazy, folks! Go Crazy! It'a a home run and the Cardinals have won the game 3-2 on a home run by the Wizard. Go Crazy!
- Jack Buck, calling Ozzie's homer on KMOX
"Marmol now locked in through 2028. Front office alignment matters â especially for clubs leaning into player development."
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"Swing and a shot into the corner. It might make it! It just got over the left-field wall in the corner. And we have a new homr run champion! A new Sultan of Swat! It's Mark McGwire! He touches them all. Unbelievable!
- Mike Shannon, calling #62 on KMOX
âThe journey is what makes champions. This season isnât about waiting for oneâitâs about becoming one together.â
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"We won't concede anything."
- Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations
On JJ Wetherholt - "âHe never gave us any reason to think he shouldnât be there,â Bloom said. âI think thatâs true to where heâs hitting in the lineup. It should be fun.â
- Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations
âAfter 16 major league seasons, Iâm going to announce my retirement." - (03/27/26)
- Jayson Heyward, former St. Louis Cardinal
"Play the game right. If you play the game intelligently and execute the fundamentals, you can win."
- Tony La Russa
"Who in the hell is Ray Mileur?"
- Al Hrabosky
"Masyn Winn is already one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball. Gold Glove at 23. 100 mph throws. Just 3 errors all season. And somehow⊠heâs still underrated."
- Xavier Scruggs, the MLB Network
"The only thing bad about winning the pennant is that you have to manage the All-Star Game the next year. I'd rather go fishing for three days."
- Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog
âDustin May gives this rotation credibility. If the Cards are out of the race by July, he could become one of the most valuable arms on the trade market and command a return that helps reshapes the franchise."
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"Smith corks one into right, down the line. It may go. Go crazy, folks! Go Crazy! It'a a home run and the Cardinals have won the game 3-2 on a home run by the Wizard. Go Crazy!
- Jack Buck, calling Ozzie's homer on KMOX
"Marmol now locked in through 2028. Front office alignment matters â especially for clubs leaning into player development."
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"Swing and a shot into the corner. It might make it! It just got over the left-field wall in the corner. And we have a new homr run champion! A new Sultan of Swat! It's Mark McGwire! He touches them all. Unbelievable!
- Mike Shannon, calling #62 on KMOX
âThe journey is what makes champions. This season isnât about waiting for oneâitâs about becoming one together.â
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"We won't concede anything."
- Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations
On JJ Wetherholt - "âHe never gave us any reason to think he shouldnât be there,â Bloom said. âI think thatâs true to where heâs hitting in the lineup. It should be fun.â
- Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations
âAfter 16 major league seasons, Iâm going to announce my retirement." - (03/27/26)
- Jayson Heyward, former St. Louis Cardinal
"Play the game right. If you play the game intelligently and execute the fundamentals, you can win."
- Tony La Russa
"Who in the hell is Ray Mileur?"
- Al Hrabosky
"Masyn Winn is already one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball. Gold Glove at 23. 100 mph throws. Just 3 errors all season. And somehow⊠heâs still underrated."
- Xavier Scruggs, the MLB Network
"The only thing bad about winning the pennant is that you have to manage the All-Star Game the next year. I'd rather go fishing for three days."
- Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog
âDustin May gives this rotation credibility. If the Cards are out of the race by July, he could become one of the most valuable arms on the trade market and command a return that helps reshapes the franchise."
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"Smith corks one into right, down the line. It may go. Go crazy, folks! Go Crazy! It'a a home run and the Cardinals have won the game 3-2 on a home run by the Wizard. Go Crazy!
- Jack Buck, calling Ozzie's homer on KMOX
"Marmol now locked in through 2028. Front office alignment matters â especially for clubs leaning into player development."
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"Swing and a shot into the corner. It might make it! It just got over the left-field wall in the corner. And we have a new homr run champion! A new Sultan of Swat! It's Mark McGwire! He touches them all. Unbelievable!
- Mike Shannon, calling #62 on KMOX
âThe journey is what makes champions. This season isnât about waiting for oneâitâs about becoming one together.â
- Ray Mileur, Cardinal Chronicle
"We won't concede anything."
- Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations
On JJ Wetherholt - "âHe never gave us any reason to think he shouldnât be there,â Bloom said. âI think thatâs true to where heâs hitting in the lineup. It should be fun.â
- Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations
âAfter 16 major league seasons, Iâm going to announce my retirement." - (03/27/26)
- Jayson Heyward, former St. Louis Cardinal