Well, I don’t have a ton to chirp about, as I expected a pretty decent showing of the team. They didn’t really let me down so much as I think they could’ve done a little better. While I have been…
Viva El Birdos writer George Bowles critiques the St. Louis Cardinals' 2026 season, assessing manager Oliver Marmol's handling of players and the roster's second-half decline. The Cardinals peaked at nine games above .500 before struggling, which the writer attributes in part to heavy workloads for everyday starters like JJ Wetherholt, Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, and Jordan Walker, contrasted with conservative pitching management.
Bowles highlights severe roster deficiencies that undermined the campaign, specifically identifying third base and center field as near the bottom of Major League Baseball in production. The writer also points to bullpen instability, citing 29 blown saves, while noting an unresolved catching surplus featuring Ivan Herrera, Pedro Pages, and Leo Bernal.
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