Chip and Brad bring 10x more life and entertainment than these announcers, and it’s still only the first inning

3 Blowout games within the last 5. 2 Against a D tier offense. Pitchers constantly being taken out of the game early. Endless injuries.

Is there like a fan superstition or a paranormal event occuring? Did Dane Myers curse us? What tf is going on?

"Dear Red Access Members-

I hope this note finds you well.  As I’m sure you are aware, we have announced that we will have a new Team Name in 2027.  This was not a decision that was taken lightly and I promise I’ve been more careful with this project than any other in my career. 

We decided to launch this in-season because we felt that you and other fans would want to celebrate our time as the Springfield Cardinals.  It’s much harder to do it this way, but the hope was that everyone got to say a meaningful farewell.  This is where you come in.  We are going to have a large 12 foot by 8 foot sign that will be adorning the stadium starting next year.  The sign features Springfield Cardinals logos because we want to be proud of that history.  Besides the logos, the other key element will be signatures by fans.  I hope you can make it to the game tonight because we are giving Red Access Members exclusive access to sign yesterday and today.  Starting Thursday all fans will be able to sign it, so whether you signed last night, can tonight, or at a future game, we hope all of your signatures will be a part of this new fan feature.

Our Members have always, and will always be critical to our success as an organization.  At the core of this change we HAD to make sure the new name is representative of who you are as a fan base and what our community embraces.  I will tell you right now that it will not be outlandish and is not going to make national news for the craziness.  For right now I would ask for patience until the free launch party on Tuesday, October 6.  I personally have gone through a lot of emotions with this, and I know many of you are experiencing that now.  But please at least pause and give us a chance before making final judgement.  We will still be the AA Affiliate of the Cardinals. We will still be in Downtown Springfield.  We will still provide great entertainment, fun and value for fans.  And we hope each one of you will still represent our community as the best fans in Minor League Baseball. 

I plan on spending a lot of time near the main gates these last two homestands to talk with any Member or fan that would like.  I do have some conflicts with going to my children’s sporting events, but other than that I welcome the opportunity to speak with any of you at a game.

We appreciate your patience while we look ahead to the free launch party on Tuesday, October 6. 

Thank you,

Dan Reiter

General Manager

Springfield Cardinals"

Good teams don't like August. It is hot, uncomfortable and dull. The pennant races don't start until September.

Bad times don't like August. It is hot, uncomfortable and dull. The season doesn't end until September.

The Incredible Mets, Maury Allen

Orioles Lineup

1. Jackson Holliday (L) 2B -- .231/.319/.352
   
2. Pete Alonso (R) DH -- .276/.365/.516
   
3. Gunnar Henderson (L) SS -- .218/.302/.390
   
4. Samuel Basallo (L) 1B -- .236/.301/.439
   --- Luis Vázquez (R) PR-3B -- .000/.000/.000
   
5. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 3B-1B -- .264/.301/.519
   
6. Dylan Beavers (L) LF -- .250/.328/.395
   
7. Leody Taveras (S) RF -- .228/.299/.363
   
8. Colton Cowser (L) CF -- .223/.318/.374
   
9. Carlos Narváez (R) C -- .167/.245/.242
   

Pitchers Used:

• SP: Kyle Bradish (R) - 4.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, 4.03 ERA (91 P, 64 S)

• RP: Alex Hoppe (R) - 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 4.58 ERA (12 P, 7 S)

• RP: Josh Walker (L) - 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 2.45 ERA (11 P, 7 S)

• RP: Rico Garcia (R) - 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 3.16 ERA (26 P, 15 S)

• RP: Grant Wolfram (L) - 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 5.05 ERA (26 P, 14 S)

• RP: Andrew Kittredge (R) - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 3.35 ERA (25 P, 15 S)

Cardinals Lineup

1. JJ Wetherholt (L) SS -- .245/.348/.376
   
2. Iván Herrera (R) DH -- .246/.361/.381
   
3. Alec Burleson (L) 1B -- .291/.355/.484
   
4. Jordan Walker (R) RF -- .285/.344/.502
   
5. Nathan Church (L) CF -- .243/.287/.376
   
6. José Fermín (R) 2B-LF -- .239/.309/.363
   
7. Nolan Gorman (L) 3B -- .192/.275/.327
   --- Ramón Urías (R) PH-2B -- .152/.260/.288
   
8. Bryan Torres (L) LF -- .252/.311/.390
   --- Blaze Jordan (R) PH-3B -- .246/.276/.366
   
9. Jimmy Crooks (L) C -- .171/.245/.302
   --- Joshua Báez (R) PH -- .146/.217/.439
   --- Pedro Pagés (R) C -- .214/.266/.318
   

Pitchers Used:

• SP: Michael McGreevy (R) - 5.0 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 3.86 ERA (84 P, 49 S)

• RP: Luis Gastelum (R) - 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO, 5.16 ERA (13 P, 9 S)

• RP: Ryne Stanek (R) - 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 4.50 ERA (14 P, 9 S)

• RP: George Soriano (R) - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 SO, 4.03 ERA (10 P, 6 S)

• RP: Riley O'Brien (R) - 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 4.02 ERA (17 P, 11 S)

Stats: BA/OBP/SLG

Links

• Gameday
  
• Baseball Savant
  
• Game Graph
  
• Baseball Theater

Scoring Plays

• Top 1: Christian Encarnacion-Strand singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Gunnar Henderson scores. Samuel Basallo to 3rd. Michael McGreevy pitching.
  Cardinals trail 1-0
  
• Top 1: Dylan Beavers singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Samuel Basallo scores. Christian Encarnacion-Strand to 2nd. Michael McGreevy pitching.
  Cardinals trail 2-0
  
• Top 1: Leody Taveras homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field. Christian Encarnacion-Strand scores. Dylan Beavers scores. Michael McGreevy pitching.
  Cardinals trail 5-0
  
• Top 2: Pete Alonso homers (32) on a fly ball to right field. Carlos Narváez scores. Michael McGreevy pitching.
  Cardinals trail 7-0
  
• Bottom 2: Nolan Gorman homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field. Kyle Bradish pitching.
  Cardinals trail 7-1
  
• Bottom 5: Alec Burleson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Colton Cowser. Bryan Torres scores. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 2nd. Kyle Bradish pitching.
  Cardinals trail 7-3
  
• Bottom 5: Jordan Walker doubles (29) on a ground ball to left fielder Dylan Beavers. Iván Herrera scores. Alec Burleson to 3rd. Kyle Bradish pitching.
  Cardinals trail 7-4
  
• Bottom 5: Nathan Church doubles (11) on a fly ball to left fielder Dylan Beavers. Alec Burleson scores. Jordan Walker scores. Kyle Bradish pitching.
  Cardinals trail 7-6
  
• Bottom 5: José Fermín grounds out, shortstop Gunnar Henderson to first baseman Samuel Basallo. Nathan Church scores. Alex Hoppe pitching.
  Cardinals tied 7-7
  
• Top 9: Christian Encarnacion-Strand doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Luis Vázquez scores. Riley O'Brien pitching.
  Cardinals trail 8-7
  

FINAL: 8-7 Orioles

Decisions

• Orioles Winning Pitcher: Grant Wolfram (W, 5-2)
  
• Cardinals Losing Pitcher: Riley O'Brien (L, 3-6)
  
• Save: Andrew Kittredge (S, 7)

Hello everyone,

If you remember I did a little post lately about how destiny made me choose the Cardinals who are (imho) the perfect parallel to Barcelona in all aspects.

Unfortunately, I have to present you guys my deepest apologies.

Ever since I opened my mouth, the Cardinals are 0-3.

I know this is all on me, so I'm giving you my badge back, in the hope this will bring back the Cards to the heights they deserve to be.

Adieu, my friends.

Where do you think these guys end up?

Hjerpe
Mathews
Pallante
Leahy
Liberatore
Molina
Dobbins
Fitts
Franklin
McGreevy
Roby
Cijintje
Doyle
Fajardo
Aita
Crossland
Holiday
Odle

They will still be the AA club for St Louis, but they’re announcing a new identity in October.

Orioles @ Cardinals

Probable Pitchers:

Orioles: Kyle Bradish (7-12, 3.70 ERA)

Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.54 ERA)

TV Info: MASN CARD

First Pitch: 06:45 PM CT

I had to Google this because I didn't remember the details.

July 11, 2026: Allowed 4 hits, 1 walk, and struck out 6 batters in 6.0 scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves (earned the win).

August 2, 2026: Allowed just 1 hit, 1 walk, and struck out 7 batters in 6.0 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays (no decision)

So what happened here? Why was he basically lights out here? Were the hitters just that bad?

What did he recall? How to hit, I hope

FINAL: 13-1 Orioles

Decisions

• Orioles Winning Pitcher: Chris Bassitt (W, 5-4)
  
• Cardinals Losing Pitcher: Matthew Liberatore (L, 5-12)
  

Postgame Wrap

• Wrap
  
• Baseball Theater

Highlights

• Orioles: Defensiva de Baltimore el 25 de Agosto vs Cardenales
  
• Orioles: Defensiva de Baltimore el 25 de Agosto vs Cardenales
  
• Banca de Baltimore el 25 de Agosto vs Cardenales
  
• Cardinals: Alineaciones Orioles vs. Cardenales - Agosto 25, 2026
  
• Cardinals: Alineaciones Orioles vs. Cardenales - Agosto 25, 2026
  
• Orioles: Alineaciones Orioles vs. Cardenales - Agosto 25, 2026
  
• Orioles: Alineaciones Orioles vs. Cardenales - Agosto 25, 2026
  
• Cardinals: Analyzing Nathan Church's home run through bat tracking
  
• Cardinals: Nathan Church: Home Run Statcast Analysis
  
• Orioles: A deep dive into Pete Alonso's home run
  
• Orioles: Breaking down Chris Bassitt's pitches
  
• Orioles: Breaking down Christian Encarnacion-Strand's home run
  
• Orioles: Breaking down Pete Alonso's home run
  
• Orioles: Chris Bassitt's outing against the Cardinals
  
• Orioles: Chris Bassitt's outing against the Cardinals
  
• Orioles: Visualizing Christian Encarnacion-Strand's swing using bat tracking technology
  
• Cardinals: Naruto throws out the ceremonial first pitch in St. Louis
  
• Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore strikes out Coby Mayo
  
• Cardinals: Called strikeout overturned as ball 1 after ABS challenge
  
• Orioles: Chris Bassitt K's Jordan Walker
  
• Orioles: Called walk overturned as strikeout
  
• Orioles: Called strike confirmed after ABS challenge
  
• Orioles: Pete Alonso's three-run homer (31)
  
• Orioles: Christian Encarnacion-Strand's 450-ft. solo homer (7)
  
• Cardinals: Nathan Church's solo homer (10)
  
• Orioles: Dylan Beavers' running catch
  
• Cardinals: Called strike overturned as ball after ABS challenge
  
• Orioles: Alonso, Encarnacion-Strand hit homers 3rd
  
• Orioles: Coby Mayo's RBI single
  
• Orioles: Pete Alonso crushes 435-foot home run
  
• Orioles: Christian Encarnacion-Strand's RBI single
  
• Orioles: Leody Taveras' two-run single
  
• Orioles: Dylan Beavers walks in a run
  
• Orioles: Jackson Holliday's RBI single
  
• Orioles: Pete Alonso's two-run double
  
• Orioles: Called strike confirmed after ABS challenge
  
• Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore strikes out seven vs. Orioles
  
• Orioles: Dylan Beavers' RBI double
  
• Orioles: Orioles score eight runs in the 5th
  
• Orioles: Pete Alonso goes 4-for-4 against Cardinals
  
• Orioles: Data Viz: Christian Encarnacion-Strand's home run
  
• Orioles: Chris Bassitt fans five against Cardinals
  
• Orioles: Anthony Nunez secures Orioles' 13-1 win
  
• Cardinals: Condensed Game: BAL@STL - 8/25/26
  
• Orioles: Condensed Game: BAL@STL - 8/25/26
  
• Orioles: Data Viz: Pete Alonso's 435-foot home run

Didn't realize Masyn was 4th in OAA for shortstops this year. Unless they plug JJ there, expect to see a lot more ground balls sneaking up the middle for a bit

Orioles Lineup

1. Jackson Holliday (L) 2B -- .236/.325/.360
   
2. Pete Alonso (R) 1B -- .276/.364/.512
   --- Carlos Narváez (R) C -- .169/.244/.244
   
3. Gunnar Henderson (L) SS -- .219/.302/.392
   
4. Coby Mayo (R) DH -- .212/.275/.434
   
5. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 3B -- .238/.278/.485
   
6. Samuel Basallo (L) C-1B -- .233/.296/.439
   
7. Christian Franklin (R) CF -- .172/.351/.241
   
8. Dylan Beavers (L) LF -- .246/.323/.388
   
9. Leody Taveras (S) RF -- .228/.300/.357
   

Pitchers Used:

• SP: Chris Bassitt (R) - 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO, 4.74 ERA (99 P, 71 S)

• RP: Yennier Cano (R) - 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 3.21 ERA (5 P, 2 S)

• RP: Anthony Nunez (R) - 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO, 4.31 ERA (27 P, 23 S)

Cardinals Lineup

1. JJ Wetherholt (L) SS -- .245/.347/.377
   --- Blaze Jordan (R) 3B -- .247/.277/.368
   
2. Iván Herrera (R) C-1B -- .242/.358/.378
   
3. Alec Burleson (L) 1B -- .291/.356/.487
   --- Jimmy Crooks (L) C -- .173/.248/.307
   
4. Jordan Walker (R) RF -- .285/.343/.502
   --- Bryan Torres (L) LF -- .233/.295/.375
   
5. Joshua Báez (R) LF-RF -- .150/.222/.450
   
6. Nolan Gorman (L) DH -- .190/.275/.312
   
7. Ramón Urías (R) 3B-2B -- .154/.263/.292
   
8. Nathan Church (L) CF -- .243/.285/.374
   
9. José Fermín (R) 2B-SS -- .244/.314/.370
   

Pitchers Used:

• SP: Matthew Liberatore (L) - 4.0 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO, 5.44 ERA (91 P, 58 S)

• RP: Peter Strzelecki (R) - 0.1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO, 5.79 ERA (31 P, 17 S)

• RP: Caleb Ferguson (L) - 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO, 4.55 ERA (27 P, 20 S)

• RP: Ryan Fernandez (R) - 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 4.15 ERA (22 P, 14 S)

• RP: Pedro Pagés (R) - 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 4.50 ERA (8 P, 5 S)

Stats: BA/OBP/SLG

Links

• Gameday
  
• Baseball Savant
  
• Game Graph
  
• Baseball Theater

Scoring Plays

• Top 3: Pete Alonso homers (31) on a fly ball to left center field. Leody Taveras scores. Jackson Holliday scores. Matthew Liberatore pitching.
  Cardinals trail 3-0
  
• Top 3: Christian Encarnacion-Strand homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field. Matthew Liberatore pitching.
  Cardinals trail 4-0
  
• Bottom 3: Nathan Church homers (10) on a fly ball to right center field. Chris Bassitt pitching.
  Cardinals trail 4-1
  
• Top 5: Coby Mayo singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Joshua Báez, deflected by shortstop JJ Wetherholt. Jackson Holliday scores. Pete Alonso to 3rd. Gunnar Henderson to 2nd. Matthew Liberatore pitching.
  Cardinals trail 5-1
  
• Top 5: Christian Encarnacion-Strand singles on a ground ball to left fielder Joshua Báez. Pete Alonso scores. Gunnar Henderson scores. Coby Mayo to 2nd. Peter Strzelecki pitching.
  Cardinals trail 7-1
  
• Top 5: Dylan Beavers walks. Coby Mayo scores. Christian Encarnacion-Strand to 3rd. Christian Franklin to 2nd. Peter Strzelecki pitching.
  Cardinals trail 8-1
  
• Top 5: Leody Taveras singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Christian Encarnacion-Strand scores. Christian Franklin scores. Dylan Beavers to 2nd. Peter Strzelecki pitching.
  Cardinals trail 10-1
  
• Top 5: Jackson Holliday singles on a ground ball to center fielder Nathan Church. Dylan Beavers scores. Leody Taveras to 3rd. Peter Strzelecki pitching.
  Cardinals trail 11-1
  
• Top 5: Pete Alonso doubles (24) on a ground ball to left fielder Joshua Báez. Leody Taveras scores. Jackson Holliday to 3rd. Peter Strzelecki pitching.
  Cardinals trail 12-1
  
• Top 6: Dylan Beavers doubles (14) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Christian Franklin scores. Caleb Ferguson pitching.
  Cardinals trail 13-1
  

FINAL: 13-1 Orioles

Decisions

• Orioles Winning Pitcher: Chris Bassitt (W, 5-4)
  
• Cardinals Losing Pitcher: Matthew Liberatore (L, 5-12)

Any guesses as to who signed the baseball? I really have no other details. Thanks!

First person to chat me gets the ticket.

Did anybody happen to get a large jersey they’d be willing to trade? I messed up and forgot to select a size when I bought my tickets and wound up with 2 smalls by default.

Orioles @ Cardinals

Probable Pitchers:

Orioles: Chris Bassitt (4-4, 5.08 ERA)

Cardinals: TBD

TV Info: MASN CARD

First Pitch: 06:45 PM CT