The Cardinal Chronicle: Completing the Comeback Season

The Cardinal Chronicle: Completing the Comeback Season

When I launched the Cardinal Chronicle back in the spring, the purpose was to cover the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals season in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Series championship and the opening of Busch Stadium. This was always intended to be a one-season comeback, not the beginning of another long-term daily operation.

As the season draws to a close, it is time to honor that original purpose and bring this chapter to an end.

The Cardinal Chronicle will discontinue daily coverage. The website and Facebook page will be shut down by September 30.

My X account will remain active, but it will no longer provide daily Cardinals coverage. I may occasionally share thoughts about the Cardinals, respond to questions, or join a baseball conversation from time to time—but without the demands of operating a full-time publication.

This was not an easy decision. Baseball writing has been part of my life for nearly three decades, from The Birdhouse and the opportunities that followed to covering the Houston Astros and returning once more to cover the Cardinals in 2026.

I am grateful to everyone who read an article, shared a post, offered encouragement, or joined the conversation this season. Whether you were with me years ago or discovered the Cardinal Chronicle during this comeback, thank you for allowing me to share the game with you.

We came back to celebrate the past, cover one more season, and honor a special chapter in Cardinals history. We did that—and now it is time to step away from daily coverage.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Kindest regards,

Ray Mileur