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CHICAGO — It took a while Tuesday for the Cardinals’ offense to get a start it wanted, but once it did there was no questioning its impact.

PHOENIX — This was not a repeat of Saturday’s classic game, it wasn’t even a critics-pick sequel of an evening crammed with historic homers and memorable moments.

What the Cardinals did not do at baseball’s trade deadline was most impressive.

The trade deadline has come and gone and the annual tradition of grading each team’s moves or lack thereof is complete.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Cardinals have epitomized in the past two days the missing offense in Major League Baseball. In two different cities, they have scored two runs in two games and were fortunate to win one of them.

May is often the start of lawn-mowing season, but some cities and towns are taking heed of the needs of bees and other pollinators, and asking homeowners to let their grass grow all May.

ST. LOUIS — After having striking for just five extra-base hits in their previous six-plus games, the Cardinals exploded for three in the same inning Wednesday. Doubles by Yadier Molina and Tommy Edman and a two-run triple by Dylan Carlson highlighted a five-run fourth inning that gave the Cardinals the…

JUPITER, Fla. — Everyone remembers how Cardinals fifth-starter candidate Jake Woodford’s 2021 season began. What deserves more attention is how it ended. But first, let’s start at the start.

JUPITER, Fla. — Hello from The Bind.