We view each of the St. Louis Cardinals nine minor league affiliates’ 2019 records in their individual historical context. Only two of the nine improved over 2018, headlined by Johnson City’s Appalachian League Champions.
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The longer standing of the two St. Louis Cardinals’ entries in the rookie-level Dominican Summer League, the Blue, had the best winning percentage in the entire Cardinals system, but finished in second place in its division in 2019.
The St. Louis Cardinals lost both series this past week as their National League Central lead slipped to two games. Paul Goldschmidt won Friday’s game almost single-handedly. Our weekly history feature looks back at the Cardinals career of retiring field coordinator Mark DeJohn.
For the 14th consecutive year, The Cardinal Nation rolls out its choices for the top players at each level of the St. Louis Cardinals system from the summer, following season recaps by affiliate. The series runs each day from September 16 into early November. Who will be the new Player of the Year, replacing Andrew Knizner?
In its second season, the newest of the two St. Louis Cardinals’ entries in the rookie-level Dominican Summer League, the Cardinals Red, was young and as a result, took until August to fully gel.
The St. Louis Cardinals have completed their 2019 Arizona Fall League contingent with the addition of outfielder Conner Capel and relief pitcher Roel Ramirez.
On Thursday, September 5, the baseball world said goodbye to the St. Louis Cardinals’ oldest living player, Wally Westlake of Sacramento, California. The 98-year old was also the second-oldest living MLB player, by just four days.
2019 was the worst year across St. Louis Cardinals organization since 2001, 2003, 2013 or 2015, depending on the measurement. We look at playoff berths, league titles, year-to-year progress, win-loss percentage and more.
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At the short-season levels, the St. Louis Cardinals had no players recognized as post-season all-stars for the first time since at least 2010 and total all-stars for the system in 2019 hit a new decade low.
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Details on the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds’ 43-game season-ending surge and the players who made a third straight division title almost happen.
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The St. Louis Cardinals continue their semi-regular international signings, inking three players to their first professional contracts.
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Became a Cardinal: International free agent signed on September 3, 2019.
Became a Cardinal: International free agent signed on September 3, 2019.
Became a Cardinal: International free agent signed on September 3, 2019.
The St. Louis Cardinals have extended their lead in the NL Central to 4.5 games by taking series over the Giants and Pirates. Our weekly history feature looks back at the career of late Cardinals outfielder Chris Duncan.
In Wednesday night’s victory over the Burlington Royals, the Johnson City Cardinals captured their 11th Appalachian League title. After dropping Game 1 at TVA Credit Union Ballpark, the Cardinals recovered and won the final two games in Burlington to secure their fifth championship of the decade. Strong performances from Malcom Nunez, Jhon Torres and Carlos Soler at the plate, along with timely pitching from Hector Soto aided the Cardinals in their 2-1 series win against the Royals.
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Join in reader voting for top St. Louis Cardinals prospects for next season, now underway on The Cardinal Nation free message board – for the 14th consecutive season.
Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Chris Duncan died at the age of 38 on Friday, September 6.
The Memphis Redbirds ended their season at 69-71, falling just short of the playoffs. Jose Martinez had a .636 OBP for the final series, Daniel Ponce de Leon was the Pacific Coast League Player of the Month and Memphis broke several franchise records.
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The St. Louis Cardinals Double-A affiliate went 1-4 in the final week to conclude a 60-80 season. 21-year old right-hander Angel Rondon won the Texas League ERA title.
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On Wednesday, the Johnson City Cardinals won their second straight road game to take the 2019 Appalachian League Championship.
The St. Louis Cardinals named Memphis teammates Adolis Garcia and Daniel Ponce de Leon their Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for August.
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Connor Jones learned a lot about himself at Double-A Springfield in 2019, improving along the way. Derek Shore interviews the 2016 second-rounder, but first-year reliever.
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Palm Beach went 1-1 in the final week as the last three games of the season were cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian. Nick Dunn (5 hits, .500 BA) led the lineup in batting while Tyler Reichenborn and Luken Baker provided the power (1 HR and 3 H each). On the mound, Griffin Roberts dominated in his final start of the season, and Ramon Santos secured the ninth inning of Wednesday’s win by striking out the side.
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In the final week of the 2019 season, the Chiefs finished 3-4 for an overall second half record of 24-46. In the final week, Delvin Perez batted .409 and increased his team stolen base lead to 22. Brady Whalen led the Midwest League with 81 RBI.
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With their backs against the wall, Johnson City came through with a convincing win in Game 2 of the Appalachian League Championship Series. Hector Soto’s mound effort and a balanced offensive attack were key. The deciding game is tonight.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the National League Player of the Week, Yadier Molina, the Pitcher of the Month, Jack Flaherty, and added outfielder Randy Arozarena from Triple-A Memphis.
Seven of Nine Cardinals Minor League Teams Declined in 2019