The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with the organization’s top international pitching signee in the 2019-2020 class. How polished is 100-mph Dominican right-hander Edwin Nuñez and how fast can he advance?
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The Cardinal Nation’s top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 opens its second half at no. 25 with a solid catcher who will be exposed in the Rule 5 draft and may be at risk to be selected. Could Julio Rodriguez become the next Tony Cruz? FREE article.
Some writers and fans believe that baseball must make a quick decision on whether or not the designated hitter will be deployed in the National League in 2021. I agree it would be preferable, but also understand why it may not occur anytime soon.
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a fourth-rounder who was an earlier-round talent and received more money accordingly. Mizzou’s Ian Bedell will make his professional mound debut in the spring.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with the former East Carolina two-way player who will also forever be known as the Marcell Ozuna compensation pick. Like the majority of his truncated draft class, outfielder Alec Burleson has yet to make his Cardinals system debut.
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Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals pitchers competing this winter across the globe. Our Pitcher of the Week is newly-added 40-man roster pitcher Angel Rondon, who is appearing for Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League. Included is an in-depth scouting report of the right-hander’s first start.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with St. Louis’ fourth-round draft pick in 2019, who immediately excelled in the State College rotation. After a year off, what is next?
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Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. Our Player of the Week is designated hitter Rangel Ravelo, with three extra-base hits among his first seven safeties for Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Republic.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a high school outfielder who was paid above slot to sign and played very well in his Gulf Coast League debut in 2019. Is he ready for Class A?
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The St. Louis Cardinals set their rosters for December 10th’s Rule 5 Draft, with two prospects coming onto the 40-man roster. In Part 3 of our history feature on Whitey Herzog, we review “The White Rat’s” non-playing career prior to his arrival in St. Louis.
The Cardinal Nation’s top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 arrives at no. 30 with a high potential, but unfinished right-hander drafted in the eighth round in 2019. FREE article.
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with the organization’s third-round draft pick in 2020, a left-handed pitcher from the University of Oklahoma. Levi Prater has yet to make his professional debut.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a right-handed pitcher who exceeded expectations while earning a very rare three promotions during the 2019 season.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a strong-fielding first baseman with a good eye at the plate who made his MLB debut in 2020.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have placed pitcher Angel Rondon on their 40-man roster, protecting the 22-year old from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. It was the team’s second such move in the last two days.
The St. Louis Cardinals have set their Triple-A roster for the December 10 Rule 5 Draft, an important step in trying to protect their most appealing eligible prospects. A recap of Cardinals eligible in the major and minor league phases is included.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with the oft-forgotten fourth player in the Arozarena-Liberatore trade. Like so many others, Venezuelan catcher Edgardo Rodriguez has a lot of catching up to do.
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The Cardinal Nation’s top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 arrives at no. 35 with the organization’s first collegiate position player taken in the 2019 draft, and subsequently, their best-performing first-year hitter. FREE article.
Setting the stage for a number of members of the St. Louis Cardinals – both from the majors and minors – suiting up to play winter baseball in Latin America.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a right-hander who lost his 40-man roster spot, but has yet to pitch at Double-A and just turned 22 years of age.
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In the last week, the St. Louis Cardinals added a minor league catcher but were shut out of the four major National League individual awards for 2020. In Part 2 of our history feature on Whitey Herzog, we review “The White Rat’s” Major League playing career.
The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a shortstop who has increased his infield versatility and has been ready to step in whenever called upon. A steadier Triple-A assignment seems immediately ahead.
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Reviewing the highest over-slot draft picks made by the St. Louis Cardinals by year since 2013. Focus includes general trends as well as specific successes and weaknesses.
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Brian Walton identifies the key three dozen St. Louis Cardinals players eligible for December’s Rule 5 Draft and pinpoints the few most likely to be added to the 40-man roster for protection first as well as others potentially at risk to be taken in the major and minor league phases.
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The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2021 continues with a 21-year old outfielder with raw power potential but with limited opportunity to date to mature.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have made their first signing of the off-season, adding veteran catcher Tyler Heineman on a minor league contract with an invitation to MLB spring training camp.
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TCN 2021 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #24 – Edwin Nuñez