The St. Louis Cardinals are huge in Champaign-Urbana. They compete with primarily the Chicago Cubs, but also the White Sox to be the favorite MLB team in the community dominated by the University of Illinois campus. The Cards do come first though, and perhaps Illini coach Bruce Weber knew that when he made his appeal to Illini Nation that his team's post-season chances aren't … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals postseason inspiration for Illini NCAA Tournament hopes
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National Apathy for 2011 World Series? New Poll Confirms It
If you've said "DON'T CARE!" in reference to the 2011 World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, you're far from alone. Poll Position (it's a survey company, not anything affiliated with strippers) conducted a national scientific telephone survey of 1,110 registered voters. They simply asked the respondents are you interested in the 2011 World … [Read more...] about National Apathy for 2011 World Series? New Poll Confirms It
2011 World Series Cardinals vs. Rangers Preview: Taiwan Animation Edition
The St. Louis Cardinals had a rough time in the 2011 regular season. Kind of like the 20o4 World Series championship team that went just 83-79 in the regular season. But with a remarkable run of good luck, they back-doored into the playoffs at the last second, when the Atlanta Braves chokes. And no one was expecting they would take the National League crown, especially the … [Read more...] about 2011 World Series Cardinals vs. Rangers Preview: Taiwan Animation Edition
Do the St Louis Cardinals have the Best Outfield in MLB?
Expensive acquisition Matt Holliday might currently be on the Disabled List, but that doesn't prevent the St. Louis Cardinals from continuing to have the highest producing outfield in all of MLB. Very few expected the aging, but now slimmer downed Lance Berkman to be a seriously game-changing addition, but his numbers (including a 1000+ OPS) tell the story- he's one of the … [Read more...] about Do the St Louis Cardinals have the Best Outfield in MLB?