Steve Butts

What a long, strange trip it has been. Music, Sports, and Life. Cardboard PC: Mark Fidrych, Eddie Feigner, Miggy Cabrera

[Augie Nash @AugieNash]

Today we spotlight Dal Maxvill, who is shown in this wonderful wire photo with one of his sons, Danny.

"Maxie" was one of the most important defensive shortstops in St. Louis Cardinals history, a steady, glove‑first infielder, who helped anchor multiple championship teams.

He wasn’t a flashy hitter, but he was the kind of player championship clubs are built on, especially in the 1960s.

He was born on February 18, 1939, in Granite City, Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis, and grew up a Cardinals fan, and eventually lived out the dream of playing for his hometown team.

Maxie debuted with the Cardinals on June 10, 1962 playing in a doubleheader against the Giants at Busch Stadium 1.

He spent the bulk of his career in St. Louis (1962–1972)

Career Highlights include:

He played on 5 World Series teams and won 4 World Series Championships:
1964 (Cardinals)
1967 (Cardinals)
1972 (A's)
1974 (A’s)

1968 Gold Glove Award - recognizing him as the best defensive shortstop in the National League that season.

Maxie played his final game on September 28, 1975 to end his 14-year MLB career.

He would transition to become the Cardinals General Manager in February of 1985 and hold that position until 1994.

He later returned to run the front office, guiding the club to a 1987 NL pennant.

Men like Dal Maxvill may not carry Hall of Fame credentials, but they were invaluable, as 4 World Series rings will attest to.

#STLCards

[MLB @MLB]

Jacob Misiorowski over his last 7 starts: 0.20 ERA (45.1 IP/1 ER), 65 Ks

Everyone loves The Miz ... right, @DanhausenAD?

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

@rogcastbaseball It’s not like Naylor doesn’t earn or seem to like being a giant pain in the ass, though.

It’s not either/or here. I would say that a big hats off to Bryce Miller factors too.

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

@lunchmade @HarbourCats The native artwork too!

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Pope Leo XIV hasn't had a chance to use Chicago White Sox legend Nellie Fox's baseball bat — a family heirloom to CBS News foreign correspondent @saychrislive, who gifted the bat to the pontiff back in November 2025.

"It's hard to play baseball without a full team," he said. The American pope, who was born in Chicago, is an avid White Sox fan.

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

Skoly Cow!

[Kane County Cougars @KCCougars]

New merch just dropped 👀🚨 Get your very own Swedish Meatballs replica jersey in our team store! We make our Swedish Meatballs debut next Saturday, June 13 🔥

🎟️https://t.co/qi9K5C1F2h

More merch coming soon... 👀

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

@art_vigilante Like?

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

@HunterBiden is truly a samurai shit posting, X assassin.

But…

“Do you have to use so many cuss words?” 😀

[Outsports @outsports]

29 MLB teams get gay for Pride Night. One stubbornly refuses.
https://t.co/wm1bKVNAdu

[chiky handler @chiky_handlr]

Hunter Biden is going to be a big, big problem for the GOP. Listen to what he’s saying here. He literally has receipts.

[Veterans For Responsible Leadership @VetsForRL]

Read this essay from VFRL Founder, Dan Barkhuff.

https://t.co/pkTkChXs70

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

Max Taogaga (Sivi Afi) would be a great subject for @DarkSideOfRing.

[HarryHew @harryhew]

Whoever bet on Bob Dylan playing this tonight in Troutdale, come collect your check for ten trillion dollars

https://t.co/8JikjHIpjm

[Outsports @outsports]

The LA Dodgers unveiled a permanent memorial at Dodger Stadium honoring gay players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, ahead of Pride Night.

https://t.co/duuWOS8Kji

[Steve Butts @SteveB5477]

@JoshuaHedley Back in the old days they were pretty awesome live!

[MLB @MLB]

The time has come, one and all …

For the latest episode of “This Week in Baseball!”

Watch now only on X 👀

[John Cosper @johncosper]

A great read for wrestling fans during Pride month. Mars Bennett remains one of my favorite stories, even if the end is tragic. https://t.co/MBM5I63Z3e

[The Ed from Vegas @TheEdfromVegas]

The Dave - @Dameshek finally settled up with me and gave me a ottographed ball from his private collection.. thank you The Dave I appreciate it very much...you afe the best !!!

[Adam McCalvy @AdamMcCalvy]

Here’s what one week of progress looks like for @MauricioPaints on the Bob Uecker mural project. Left is last Thursday. Right is my commute this morning. Incredible!