Cardinals/Dodgers Incredible Series Shines Light On History

With Tuesday’s win, the Cardinals have moved within a game of evening the series with the Dodgers. Not the season series. Or the decade series, or even the series this millennium.

KMOV

Cardinals Managers Before 1900

Founded in 1882 the Redbirds were first known as the Browns and then as the Perfectoes for a season and before being named the Cardinals. Before 1900 they were a dynasty team in the 1880's in the American Association. Below is a list of the men who led the club and their total win/loss record.

Redbirds Rap

Arbitration Day For Cardinals

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. Now the calendar has turned, the weather has chilled, and the hot stove is starting to be warmed.

C70 At The Bat

Book Exerpt: "Evaluating Baseball's Managers" - Charles Comiskey

THT is publishing excerpts from Evaluating Baseball's Managers, 1876-2008, which should be released in December, but can be ordered now. (I should note I make considerably more money if you order directly from the publisher, but if you want to get it from Amazon or another source that's your call.)

The Hardball Times

1886 The First Cardinals World Championship

In 1886 they were known as the St. Louis Browns and played in the American Association. But, they were the team that would later be called the Cardinals and play in the NL.

Redbirds Rap

The Cardinals' 10,000-Win Question

The St. Louis Cardinals are 15 wins away from becoming the fourth franchise in baseball history to win 10,000 games and only the second to do so without changing their address. Unless, that is, you asked the Cardinals.

Birdland