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Sweet relief: Rays 11, Cardinals 7

The Rays escaped from St. Louis with a win. Although the Rays offensive production was impressive — 11 runs, 17 hits and 4 walks — there was not one minute when this win felt assured. The Rays started out with the lead. After having been no-hit for six innings yesterday, the Rays were able to […]

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays

Sunday is the final game of the season opening series versus the Tampa Bay Rays as the St. Louis Cardinals will start Dustin May. After another inspiring come from behind takedown of the Rays that ended with JJ Wetherholt’s first walk-off, the Cardinals will try to sweep the series today. According to MLB.com, the Cardinals […]

When it Boyles over…

The Cardinals beat the Rays 6-5 in a game that went ten innings. The Rays’ offense showed fight, scoring four in the ninth to tie after being shut out for the first eight innings. Joe Boyle gave up two runs early on, but once he settled in, he was fantastic, retiring 15 straight hitters. But […]

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays

After a rousing come from behind Opening Day victory, the St. Louis Cardinals will attempt to maintain their perfect 2026 record with a Saturday afternoon game versus the Tampa Bay Rays. According to MLB.com, Michael McGreevy will make the start for the Cardinals while Joe Boyle will take the mound for the Rays. Here’s the […]

Opening Day Proved St. Louis Cardinals Fans Can Be an X Factor

I will admit that I’m still feeling a little euphoric after the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day come from behind victory, but as I continue to dwell on what just happened, I believe it was more than just a great game. Yesterday proved that when they fill the stands, St. Louis Cardinals fans can bring […]

Split Decision: Matthew Liberatore is Evolving

Before we dive into an analysis of Matthew Liberatore’s arsenal changes from spring training, let me take a second to introduce myself. I’ve been reading VEB for as long as I can remember. It’s always been an awesome place for analysis and fan commentary. I hope, in some small way, to be able to contribute […]

The St. Louis Cardinals begin the 2026 Championship Season

The season has started! Hooray! Alas, we have too little data to meaningfully dissect. So, today you get to read some final Spring Training tidbits.  Things that came up that didn’t make in neatly in another article.  It will seem kind of random, especially coming after the Regular Season has started.  So, there is that. […]

The One That Got Away: Cardinals 9, Rays 7

It looked like Rays fans were set for a joyous Opening Day, with the reshaped lineup scoring seven runs on a whopping 17 hits. Jonathan Aranda homered, multiple players had three-hit days, Junior Caminero reached base four times while every Cardinals pitcher tried to pitch around him. This game could have been a statement of […]

Dodgers opening day facts & history

When the Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday evening, it’ll be their first-ever game on March 26. The Dodgers first played a regular season game in March in 1998, opening that year on March 31 against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Mark McGwire in the fifth inning off Ramón Martínez hit the first of […]

We’re About to Find Out Who the Real St. Louis Cardinals Fans Are

There has been much discussion about the upcoming 2026 season being one that will reveal much about who the St. Louis Cardinals will be as this rebuild process continues. I also believe that we’re about to learn a lot about the fanbase of our beloved team. Who are the real St. Louis Cardinals fans and […]

Here’s a Breakdown of the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals have shared a detailed schedule of what Opening Day will look like on Thursday. It will start with a pep rally starting late morning and won’t conclude until the Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays kick off the 2026 season in the afternoon. Here’s the Opening Day schedule for the St. Louis […]

Where Does Cardinals Opening Day Rotation Rank For 2026?

Late last week, the Cardinals announced that Richard Fitts would begin the 2026 season with AAA Memphis, thus clarifying who the rotation will be to begin the year. Matthew Liberatore is privileged with the opportunity to start Opening Day against the Tampa Bay Rays, the club that selected him 17th overall in 2019, followed by […]

Mets Madness: Sweet Sixteen

For a detailed explanation/FAQ regarding this tournament, click here. For the First Round results, click here. For the Second Round results, click here. QUADRANT 1 1986 (1) vs 2009 (12)G1: 7-1, ’09G2: 15-2, ’86G3: 4-3, ’86G4: 3-0, ’09G5: 4-3, ’09Series MVP: Johan Santana The Whiteyball Cardinals couldn’t do it. Mike Scott and the Astros couldn’t do it. […]

Astros vs. Cardinals Spring Training Game Thread 3/22/2026

The Houston Astros (11-13-3) host the St. Louis Cardinals (16-9-2) in their Grapefruit League finale. RHP Cristian Javier (0-0) will start for the Astros vs. Cardinals RHP Michael McGreevy (0-3). MR. CRISTIAN: Today will be RHP Cristian Javier’s third start of the Spring in an official game and his fourth start overall (includes his March […]

Comparing the Cardinals: Will the bullpen provide any relief in St. Louis?

Week 1: Starting Pitching Week 2: Catchers Week 3: Corner Infield Week 4: Middle Infield Week 5: Outfield We made it! Opening Week is here! In just five short days, the Chaim Bloom (rebuild) era takes off as the Cardinals host the Tampa Bay Rays to the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day. Since the 2026 season is officially […]