Tommy Herr's Slam Brought Cardinals Out Of Their Seats & Their Seat Cushions Onto The Field

Not often does an April baseball game stand the test of time as one of the most significant events in team history, but those who were at Busch II on Saturday night, April 18, 1987, will not soon forget.

Post-Dispatch

'Hall Of Shamer' Tom Pagnozzi Ranks High On Cardinals' Service Time List

This is something of a trick question, but who are the top three on the Cardinals’ list of players for appearing in most consecutive seasons with them without ever playing for another big-league team?

Post-Dispatch

Jordan Hicks Makes Memorable Debut

In the 40 consecutive Cardinals season openers I’ve covered, there have been many notable moments involving players who were starting their first full season with the club.

Post-Dispatch

The Time Joe Magrane Stole Home Against The Dodgers

Thirty years ago the Dodgers were coming off a second straight 73-89 season, the first time in nearly two decades the franchise suffered through consecutive losing seasons. While researching a separate topic, I came across a Peter Gammons article in Sports Illustrated from August 1987 about how the once proud Dodgers lost their way, with this tidbit:

True Blue LA

Jose Oquendo Packed Potent Pennant Punch For Cardinals

By any definition, Jose Oquendo was a giant killer.

RetroSimba

Lee Tunnell Found Path To World Series With Cardinals

With his big-league career in rapid freefall, Lee Tunnell got an unexpected boost from a veteran scout and grabbed hold of an opportunity presented by the Cardinals. Six months later, Tunnell was pitching in the World Series.

RetroSimba

Hope About Phenoms Is A Baseball Rite of Spring

Phenoms are to spring training what cliff swallows are to San Juan Capistrano.

Post-Dispatch

Where Are They Now? 1987 Cardinals

In 1987, the Cardinals reached the postseason for the final time as members of the National League East. They won the division with a record of 95-67, advancing to the NL Championship Series against the Giants.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Have Had Their Share Of Surprising Postseason Heroes

It is still hard to fathom, 58 Octobers later.

Post-Dispatch

No Joke For Andy Van Slyke

Last year on April Fool’s Day, one might recall the prank resulting in AJ Burnett having the resin bag burst open all over him on the pitcher’s mound. And there’s the all-time classic from Sports Illustrated about Sidd Finch—the Mets prospect who could throw over 160mph.

STL Baseball Weekly

Mid-1980's Playoff Baseball Had No Equal

Seriously, when did we ever see a run of iconic postseason moments like we had in the mid-1980s?

Now I tend to overrate the 1980s because that was the decade where I matured as a baseball fan, and my Hall of Fame picks have a definite pro-1980s slant. But I do not think I am seeing things through rose-colored Ray Bans.

The Hardball Times

Cardinals 1st Round Picks, 1965-89

Last time we looked at the past first round picks from 1990 to the present, this time let’s look at the Cardinal first round picks from 1989 to the beginning of the draft. The win above replacement totals are career totals and are from BaseballProjection.com.

Future Redbirds

Prospectus Q&A: Andy Van Slyke

From unslaked in St. Louis, to popular in Pittsburgh, Andy Van Slyke had quite a ride in his 13 big-league seasons. Originally taken in the first round of the 1979 draft by the Cardinals, he would go on to have his best years with the Pirates, making three All-Star teams and capturing five Gold Gloves and a pair of Silver Slugger awards. Now 48 years old and in his fourth year as the Tigers first-base coach, he had his best seasons in 1988, when he hit .288/.345/.506, and in 1992, when he hit .324/.381/.505. During spring training this year, Van Slyke talked about his time in the game, including the trade to Pittsburgh and his experiences with Barry Bonds.

Baseball Prospectus

On Even Further Review!!! 1987 World Series

On iTunes there is a wonderful category in the TV show downloads. You can buy entire broadcasts of classic baseball games, which I recommend any big time baseball fan to do.

Sully Baseball

Cardinals Mourn Fred McAlister

Another link to the St. Louis Cardinals' rich history was lost on Sunday with the death of Fred McAlister, who had been in the organization since 1945.
Cardinals Official Site

This unfortunate news from St. Louis Cardinals media relations director Brian Bartow:
Birdland

Longtime St. Louis Cardinals scout Fred McAlister died Sunday at the age of 80.
News-Leader

Who Is The Real Colby Rasmus?

I guess age makes a difference in perception. So, while many younger people are horrified about the idea of trading Colby Rasmus for anyone or anything, I just can't get the thought of Jim Lindeman out of my head.

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