Jim Edmonds

Unfit for Print: An angel investor pitches in to salvage the reputation of a St. Louis publisher

Is Chess a Sport? Missouri Hall of Fame says yes.

Rex Sinquefield: A Hall of Fame Athlete (WTF?)

Cue the "Rocky" theme song. It's time to celebrate another fictional athlete.​Rex Sinquefield is making his mark in Missouri in more than just politics these days. The gazillionaire best known for shoveling millions of dollars into political campaigns is also one of our state's greatest athletes. ... More >>

David Freese's High School Coaches Reflect on Former Player's World Series Heroics

David Freese was great in high school, but did anyone foresee a World Series hero?​When all is said and done, David Freese's performance in Game 6 of the World Series might go down as one of the greatest postseason performances of all time. At bat in the bottom of the ninth with two outs and down ... More >>

David Freese's Coming Out Party

Ha! I'll bet you were expecting me to go with the Schwarzenneger version of Mr. Freeze, but instead I threw you a curve and went old school! That's why I'M a very important internet columnist and you're, well, probably doing something better with your time. Sigh.​I wrote earlier today about the pe ... More >>

Game Notes: Cardinals 3, Padres 1, May 23

commons.wikimedia.orgA sight that used to be so common, but has been a bit rare of late. ​Ladies and gentlemen, our long national nightmare is over. Albert Pujols has hit a home run. Sure, that may not seem like the biggest deal; I remember a time when Albert Pujols hitting a home run wa ... More >>

How Cardinals Slugger Albert Pujols Chooses His At-Bat Music (Hint: Think Local)

Jennifer SilverbergFlame, photographed as part of 2005's RFT feature story, "Rap vs. Rapture"​As we explore in this week's print edition (see "Music to Swing To"), choosing the right at-bat music for each St. Louis Cardinal can be a matter of science. But it can also be a matter of tradition - ... More >>

Cardinals Stuck in Routine: Rehire McGwire and Duncan for 2011

Will leftover buns score runs next season? Ehh.​Meet the new bosses, same as the old bosses. So it shall be in the Cardinal clubhouse again in 2011, as the club has agreed on contracts with pretty much the entire coaching staff, including Dave Duncan and Mark McGwire, the only two anyone real ... More >>

Lure is not responsible for all Washington Avenue's trouble, but it's taking all the blame

Tony La Russa and The Razzle Dazzle Kid

​Going into the long Labor Day weekend, I fully expected to be focused on the Cardinals. Sure, there was the Mizzou-Illinois game to attend, and a couple other college football games I found intriguing, and there was the Greek Festival down at St. Nicholas' church. (By the by, memo to the festival ... More >>

Albert Pujols: The Weight of Being The Mang

Remember that pose?​Another series, another bad loss trying to go for a sweep. It would be funny if it weren't so frustrating. The deciding moment of the game yesterday was a telling one, a moment that for me summed up nearly everything that's been wrong with this season. It was the bottom of ... More >>

The Cardinals Weekend Review: A Royal Letdown

This Royal did NOT start against the Cardinals over the weekend; however, I'm convinced he could have thrown six shutout without much of a problem. ​So the 2010 edition of the I-70 series went about as poorly as one could possibly imagine. The Cardinals managed to lose two of three, Aaron Miles pl ... More >>

The Philadelphia Story: A Progress Report One Month In

​It was supposed to be the Cardinals' measuring stick for the young season, this trip to Philadelphia. Up until now the Cards had looked like the 700-pound red gorilla of old, stomping on opponents left and right and running up a big lead over the rest of a mediocre division. Going to Philly, thou ... More >>

Guzzle Your Haterade: Mike "The Situation" from Jersey Shore is Coming to St. Louis

Image Via MTV.comMike "The Situation" Sorrentino: "If hatin' is your occupation, I probably got a full-time job for you."​MTV's controversial show Jersey Shore has caused a lot of hair-raising shock for the Italian-American community -- no hair gel needed.But that doesn't stop Club 15 at Jim Edmo ... More >>

Chad Ochocinco and the Neo Fascist League

​​​​Sunday in San Diego went off without a hitch. Chad Ochocinco didn't wear his fallen comrades jersey, the NFL didn't fine him for it, and the teapot tempest which threatened for most of the week blew quietly over. Roger Goodell, seen here in a stock photo, is best known for getting N ... More >>

Photos: Taste of St. Louis 2009

Egan O'KeefeRibs from Jim Edmonds' F15teen​This weekend was the annual Taste of St. Louis event, a celebration of St. Louis restaurants, with art and live music. We offer not one but TWO slideshows of the event from photographer Egan O'Keefe. The first, "Food Porn at Taste of St. Louis 2009," is s ... More >>

Game Notes: Cardinals 3, Trolley Dodgers 2 17/08/09 - The Best Day Ever

A couple of years ago, back when Charlie Haeger was floating around between Triple A and the majors with the White Sox, I was really hoping the Cardinals might check into acquiring him. At the time, it didn't look as if Chicago had a whole lot of use for him, and I thought he would make a great pick ... More >>

Mark Buehrle Deserves a Parade Through St. Charles...In His Giant Pickup Truck

Thanks to a Jim Edmonds-worthy catch in the ninth inning by White Sox centerfielder DeWayne Wise, St. Charles native (and Francis Howell North High School-alum) Mark Buehrle pitched the 18th perfect game in Major League Baseball history yesterday afternoon.Now Buehrle is basking in the glory of perf ... More >>

Ten Memorable Moments and Five to Forget at Busch Stadium II

Map Locations At A Glance: Restaurants

Young & Restless: Will 2009 finally be a breakthrough year for top Cardinals prospects?

Fired Up: RFT readers are sharply divided on whether St. Louis bars should be smokeless

An Open Letter to the Cardinals (From a Cubs Fan)

Ten of Baseball's Unforgettable Wild Card Teams

Top Ten Off-Field Cardinals Moments of '08

Four Positive Notes for the Cardinals at the All-Star Break

Minor Leagues: Cardinals Youngsters Show Promise

Opening Day 2008: Winning and Losing

Opening Day 2008: Winning and Losing

The Cards aren't likely to challenge for the pennant this year. In a way, that'll make them all the more interesting to watch.

Today's Restaurant Tidbits

Which Cardinal Has the Longest Dinger?

Which Cardinal Has the Longest Dinger?

Black Out

The Cards still don't have any blacks on their team. What else is new?

Homes of the St. Louis Stars

Homes of the St. Louis Stars

Small Plates: Friday, 3/16

Bad Hair Days

A Clayton salon owner claims his former stylists are poaching his upscale clients.

Vodka and Grapefruit

Unreal gets the lowdown on the Dirty Dog, meets plants who love a free lunch and finds a blogger who can't get enough Favre. Plus, Scientology's "volunteer ministers" are bringing relief to hurricane victims -- but not the kind you'd think.

He Writes the Signs

Maybe you haven't met Marty Prather, but you probably know his work

Damn Tall

Unreal chats with some lovely ladies and gets the scoop from Jay Farrar-endorsed candidate Mark Smith (who's perfectly lovely too); plus, Bill Haas gets a love letter and Unreal heads to court

Where's Florissant?

Some Lou denizens feel dissed by Miss USA (but Unreal still loves her!), a Pattonville student is treated criminally, and an 84-year-old grandma praises the Rams in song; plus, we clock local athletes on our gaydar

Compliance Techniques & Frosted Tips

Brian McKenna bares it all, Dick Gephardt runs a new campaign ad, the Sanford-Brown Indians keep up the fight, and Blake Ashby ruminates on Euro-dance; plus, the battle over the Famous Gerber wakes up Grandma

Bad Business

Week of July 16, 2003

Safe at Home?

At the end of a star-crossed season, Cardinal Nation still doesn't know where the Redbirds will roost after they leave Busch