ST. LOUIS — In a stunning move less than a week after he guided the team to the postseason for the third consecutive season, the Cardinals have fired manager Mike Shildt.
John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations, said the move was made due to "philosophical differences." Mozeliak added that it was a baseball decision, related to the direction he and ownership intended to guide the major league team and not anything beyond the ballpark.
"It just made sense for us to cut ties now," Mozeliak said. "After a successful 2021 season, and it just ended over a week ago, we have determined that we have a philosophical difference in the direction that our major league club is going. We feel like, at this time, that it is best for us to end our partnership with Mike Shildt."
