2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Pitchers Report – January 6Bi-weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals pitchers competing this winter across the globe. Our Pitcher of the Week is St. Louis right-hander Carlos Martinez, who logged six scoreless innings in a Dominican Republic league playoff contest. Scouting report and video included!
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – January 5Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. After a record-setting performance, recent Cardinals free agent signing Jose Rondon is our winter ball Hitter of the Week. Also included is a scouting report on shortstop Edmundo Sosa and some MVP talk for another.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – December 29Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. As one of Venezuela’s hottest hitters, catcher Dennis Ortega repeats as our Cardinals winter ball Player of the Week.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Pitchers Report – December 23Bi-weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals pitchers competing this winter across the globe. Our repeat Pitcher of the Week is St. Louis left-hander Genesis Cabrera, who logged four scoreless outings in the Dominican Republic in the last two weeks and six overall. Scouting reports and video included!
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – December 22Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. Coming off an 18-game hitting streak, catcher Dennis Ortega is our Cardinals winter ball Hitter of the Week.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – December 15Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. Our Hitter of the Week is Leandro Cedeño, who batted .400 including a pair of home runs this period in Venezuela.
Scouting New Cardinals Pitcher Garrett WilliamsWith Rule 5 addition Garrett Williams, the St. Louis Cardinals are taking a chance on a left-handed pitcher with plenty of arm talent but difficulty controlling his offerings.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Pitchers Report – December 9Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals pitchers competing this winter across the globe. Our Pitcher of the Week is St. Louis left-hander Genesis Cabrera, who has logged two scoreless outings with Los Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Republic.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – December 8Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. Our Player of the Week is catcher Dennis Ortega with a bonus in-depth scouting report on fellow catcher and Rule 5-eligible Julio Rodriguez.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – December 1Weekly news and notes on St. Louis Cardinals position players competing this winter across the globe. Our Player of the Week is first baseman John Nogowski, who crafted a .450 on-base mark this period for Las Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Republic.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Pitchers Report – November 25Weekly 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.
2020-2021 Cardinals Winter Ball Hitters Report – November 24Weekly 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.
Cardinals 2020-2021 Winter Leagues PreviewSetting 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.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2013-2019 – Top Over-Slot PicksReviewing 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.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Production by RoundReviewing the major league production the St. Louis Cardinals received from their draft selections by round since 2009. Focus includes general trends as well as specific successes and areas of weakness.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – 21st-50th RoundsReviewing eight St. Louis Cardinals draft selections after round 20 since 2009 who made the big leagues. Prior headliners include Trevor Rosenthal, Matt Adams and Luke Voit, with Kodi Whitley the most recent.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – 11th-20th RoundsSix St. Louis Cardinals draft selections in rounds 11-20 since 2009 since have made the big leagues. Only one has provided substantial value to the Cardinals roster over these years – Matt Carpenter.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – 10th RoundSince at least 2009, not a one of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10th-round draft picks have reached the majors. All from 2018 and prior are no longer in the organization, though one fetched Jonathan Broxton in trade. That is the best we can offer!
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Ninth RoundThe Cardinal Nation’s St. Louis Cardinals draft recap series by round continues with the organization’s selections in the ninth round since 2009. Unlike the barren eighth round, the Cardinals drafted three players in the ninth who went on to play in the major leagues, including two with St. Louis. Additionally, a trio of prospects remain in the Cardinals system and could also add to this total of big leaguers.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Eighth RoundThe Cardinal Nation’s St. Louis Cardinals draft recap series by round continues, with the focus of this article the organization’s selections in the eighth round since 2009. As of yet, this round has yet to produce a single major leaguer, though several are in the pipeline, including pitcher Logan Gragg.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Seventh RoundThe Cardinal Nation’s St. Louis Cardinals draft recap series by round continues, with the focus of this article the organization’s selections in the seventh round since 2009. Though Greg Garcia is best to date, Andrew Knizner offers the greatest potential.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Sixth RoundThe Cardinal Nation’s St. Louis Cardinals draft recap series by round continues, with the focus of this article the organization’s selections in the sixth round since 2009. Other than Tommy Edman, pickings have been slim.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Fifth RoundOther than 2017-drafted Ryan Helsley, the St. Louis Cardinals’ fifth round selections since 2009 have been generally disappointing.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Fourth RoundThe St. Louis Cardinals’ fourth round draft selections since 2009 have been buoyed almost totally by the success of their 2015 pick, shortstop Paul DeJong.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Third RoundThe St. Louis Cardinals have selected a number of future major leaguers in the third round since 2009, with their aggregate benefit quite impressive.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Second RoundThe St. Louis Cardinals have drafted a number of future major leaguers in the second round since 2009, but their aggregate benefit from the 11 has been low.
St. Louis Cardinals Draft Recap 2009-2019 – Compensatory First RoundReviewing the major league success of the past decade’s compensatory first-round draft picks taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. Jack Flaherty stands head and shoulders above the others.
