It’s natural to feel like speeding past the pain of another early postseason ejection for the Cardinals and fast forward to free-agent shopping for 2023, but some examination of components that contributed to another October collapse should occur first…
Ben Frederickson: Cardinals went from too optimistic on Ryan Helsley’s finger, to too slow to react
ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals should have consulted a cynic. If so, it could have been suggested during the extensive planning leading up to this National League wild card that baking a few shreds of doubt into the postseason plans for All-Star closer Ryan…
Editorial: No-questions-asked GOP support for Herschel Walker in abortion scandal
Probably no one, including Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker himself, would argue against the premise that the former football star is a deeply flawed human. He has lied, cheated on his wife, fathered multiple children out of wedlock …
Amazon closes several facilities, but for a good reason
At first, the news seemed horrible for Amazon. That’s good news or bad, depending on whether you consider the online retailing giant to be our benevolent overlord or the epitome of evil and the root cause for the end of civilization. The news, compiled…
Editorial: Hawley’s immigration bill is doomed but is a telling example of his cynicism
As the nation grapples with the very real problem of border enforcement, Sen. Josh Hawley, as usual, offers not viable solutions but a self-serving stunt. The Missouri Republican has filed legislation that would give state and local officials the autho…
Best Bites: Reese’s Puff Cluster Crunch cereal
Don’t let them fool you. Despite the “new” label on the box and the interesting shapes, which sort of look like a cluster of little puffs, this cereal tastes just like Reese’s Puffs. This is not a bad thing. Though high in sugar (12 grams), the mix of …
Benjamin Hochman: The mythical Albert Pujols takes St. Louisans along for the ride toward 700
Babe Ruth was real, insomuch that he existed categorically as a human. But everything about him, everything he accomplished, everything he’s gone on to represent, makes him mythical. After all, he hit 700-plus career home runs. That, of course, brings …
‘Everything’s good,’ says Post Malone after tumble onstage at St. Louis show
ST. LOUIS — Post Malone fell hard for St. Louis, literally, after he stepped into a hole that took him down in front of a packed house Saturday night at Enterprise Center. The singer, wearing a custom St. Louis Blues jersey, was performing “Circles” mi…
Best Bites: Moon Cheese
This is my No. 1 new favorite snack. Tiny balls of dried cheese are packed with flavor in this treat that is crunchy, high in protein, keto-friendly, gluten-free and requires no refrigeration. Moon Cheese comes in a variety of flavors including White C…
How a St. Louis church is teaching teens to fly. ‘It really changed everything for me’
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri — Derreck Beal Jr. sat in the front seat of his mom’s Nissan on a recent Friday morning traveling down Highway 40 when he got the news. Derreck, who goes by D.J., is a typical 17-year-old: Obsessed with basketball. Good student. …