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5 things on my mind: No, Joe Buck doesn't hate the Cardinals

Kevin Costner sets the record straight about ‘Yellowstone’, ‘Horizon’ and his future plans

The St. Louis Cardinals do spend a lot of money; they just don't spend wisely

South City Confessions: It's the hard that makes life great, right?

Why it's time for the Cardinals to give John Mozeliak an early retirement

5 things on my mind: The Cardinals' panic button, Berube’s landing, and 'The Holdovers' free on Prime

The Crash Davis experience returns to the big screen this weekend

What the Cardinals pitching staff direly misses right now is a Dave Duncan-type

5 things on my mind: An ode to my best friend, Rich Buffa

Nolan Arenado is tired of excuses, isn’t keen on the Cardinals' ‘patience’ plan

The Rant: Parent Olympics, summer's true villain, and pissing off Trump supporters

The Steven Matz contract predictably stinks, carrying a Mike Leake scent of regret

The Film Buffa Reviews: 5 things to know about David Leitch’s ‘The Fall Guy’

5 takeaways from the 2-1 Cardinals' win in Detroit

It's the pitching losses that haunt the Cardinals the most

Tossing bad umpires: The one way Rob Manfred can be a hero

5 things on my mind: Oliver Marmol's faulty game management, Carp's birthday, Mac's burger, and an awful MLB rule

Bad decisions and unfulfilled prospects: How 'The Cardinal Way' lost its way

5 things on my mind: Jordan Walker’s Memphis diagnosis begins (again), Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine returns, and ruthless back pain

The Film Buffa Reviews: Guy Ritchie strikes up a great time with 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'

Why the next person Doug Armstrong should fire is himself

The Rant: Internet tough guys, Bannister's future, tired on steroids, and Clooney sauce

5 takeaways from the Cardinals' average road trip

If 'one of a kind' had to fit one Cardinal, Whitey Herzog would be a fine candidate

South City Confessions: An important reminder for every voter during this election year

Paul Goldschmidt's power outage is not a new thing

Why resting Masyn Winn's hot bat is a dull plan for offense-deprived Cardinals

The Rant: Hard work rewards, Goggins elevation, low Busch attendance fears, and a Blues rebuild reality

Joel Quenneville is a flawed man and a great coach, so should the Blues (or any NHL team) pursue him?

The Victor Scott II tour needs a trip to Memphis

The Film Buffa Reviews: ‘Civil War’ is the most unnerving and harrowing road movie of all time

The idea that every Cardinals outfielder who leaves St. Louis becomes elite has holes in its swing

Why the blame for low Bally Sports Midwest numbers for Cards home opener sits with the access more than the roster

The Film Buffa Reviews: Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' is its own beautiful beast

Shohei Ohtani home run ball controversy shows Dodgers have tons of cash, but no class

Why ‘Shawshank Redemption’ sits atop the rewatchable movies list

5 things to know before the Cardinals’ opening day at Busch Stadium

5 things on my mind: Kyle Gibson silences critics, 'Moneyball' still rips, and unavailable bullpen lameness

The Rant: Mr. Lynn cashes in, my Kaya Scoledario crush, and Doug Armstrong's offseason goal

Cardinals' 2024 start continues a middling decade of St. Louis baseball

5 takeaways from the Cardinals’ 7-1 opening day defeat

Why Patrick Swayze’s film swagger hit different than other Hollywood leading men

35 years later, 'Major League' still shines as a genuine baseball classic

South City Confessions: Experiencing a company move as both a young and old(er) warehouse grunt

The Rant: Dylan Carlson's last stand, diet Gyllenhaal, sequelitis in Hollywood, and preparing to fight mosquitoes

Why the Cardinals’ insistence on a veteran presence was a bogus offseason campaign slogan

The Cardinals could easily sign Jordan Montgomery and cement playoff status, but they’re stuck in their outdated ways

The Film Buffa Reviews: Conor McGregor is a scene stealer in otherwise lackluster ‘Road House’ remake

10 things Cardinals’ fans would have liked announced instead of the Oliver Marmol extension

The Rant: The origin of Aaron Donald's dominance, Kurt Russell's birthday, and why more 'Bear' up front is a good thing

Firing Mike Shildt remains one of the Cardinals' most alarmingly bad moves

3 things the Academy Awards need to fix before the 2025 show

5 things on my mind: Kelly Chase carries on the Plager pride in St. Louis

10 takeaways from the best Oscars in a long time

The Film Buffa Reviews: Do John Cena and Zac Efron bring 'Ricky Stanicky' to life?

The Rant: Walmart anti-bliss, Angel Hernandez lunacy, and why Doug Armstrong stood pat

The Film Buffa Reviews: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ continues to thrive on Jack Black power

5 things on my mind: It's definitely not Sonny in St. Louis

Review: 5 takeaways from ‘Dune: Part Two’

South City Confessions: Do what you love, because isn't that the point?

The Film Buffa Reviews: 'BlackBerry', 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline', and 'Suncoast'

Ask Buffa Anything: Who is the face of STL sports at the moment, and who is my favorite actor?

The Rant: Brandon Crawford has four Gold Gloves, but don't tell Cardinals fans

The Blues and Brady Tkachuk are a match made in heaven, but how about reality?

Did Tony die? Let's talk about 'The Sopranos' and that brilliant series ending

Why Cardinals fans shouldn't undervalue the addition of Sonny Gray

Dave Matthews’ new single strips the artist back to his acoustic origins

South City Confessions: When it comes to double cheeseburgers, rely on the essentials

South City Confessions: Being ‘on’ all the time can be a strain, for kids and adults

Monday Ruminations: Why ‘The Beekeeper’ performed so well and great Tom Hanks advice

The Rant: Celebrating 19 years, being bullish on Lance Lynn, and finding solitude in French fries

Why a six-man rotation is usually a bad idea, but not for the 2024 St. Louis Cardinals

A few words about the new MLB jerseys

Lunch Time Ruminations: Bannister peeling off interim tag, Cards set for bounce back, and ‘The Bear’ sets return date

5 takeaways from a white knuckle Super Bowl thriller

The Rant: Appreciating James Gandolfini all over again in 'Sopranos' binge

Sign him or not? The Trevor Bauer question shouldn’t be a tough one for the Cardinals

The Buffa's Buffet Podcast, episode 2: Galleria 6 Cinemas screens Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing'

Why Taylor Sheridan’s supersized ambition is a healthy reason for the derailment of ‘Yellowstone’

A few words about the late Carl Weathers

The Buffa's Buffet Podcast, episode 1: 'Dumb Money’ review, 'Sopranos' rewatch notes, and a reintroduction

Buffa’s Buffet, Vol. 107: Why Guy Ritchie knows how to employ Henry Cavill the best

Ask Buffa Anything: Finding a modern day equivalent for the late Patrick Swayze

Why the return of a healthy Brendan Donovan is like fresh oil to the Cardinals’ lineup

A few words about Taylor Swift making grown NFL fans cry and whine

If the Cardinals signed Jordan Montgomery, a lot of their problems would vanish

Buffa's Buffet, Vol. 106: Finding sanity at your job is the key to a good life

Lunch Time Ruminations: Is Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack enough, ‘Road House’ loyalists?

5 reactions to the 2024 Oscar nominations

Amazon Prime's 'Reacher' didn't miss a beat in highly entertaining and better-paced second season

Ask Buffa Anything: Blowing the Blues up, picking Cards broadcasters, and waiting for ‘Yellowstone’

An optimistic take on the Matt Carpenter signing

Buffa’s Buffet, Vol. 105: Why Rocky Balboa’s speech hits so hard

Why Willson Contreras is going to let the big dog eat this year for St. Louis

3 decisions that sent the St. Louis Blues to mediocre status

A few words of appreciation for Shea Whigham

Buffa's Buffet, Vol. 104: 'Reacher' showing 'Banshee' grooves, thoughts on Jo Koy and the Globes, and John Mozeliak self-reflection

Film Buffa: David Ayer and Jason Statham make for a pretty entertaining ‘Beekeeper’

Film Buffa: ‘Poor Things’, ‘Somewhere in Queens’, ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ reviews

5 reassuring things about the Cardinals’ offseason

Buffa's Buffet Vol. 103: A surging Bob Thomas, a sorry Jack Flaherty, picky Cardinals fans, and 'Wick' paradise on Netflix

The biggest problem with Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: Diet DiCaprio!

Film Buffa: Japan’s going to need a bigger boat in thrilling ‘Godzilla Minus One’