As St. Louis Cardinals position players prepare for their first official workout, the team’s spring television schedule has been released. Our weekly history feature highlights the team’s 2011 spring training.
Compared to St. Louis Cardinals’ pitchers, fewer position players opened recent seasons on the injured list. Still, in 10 of the last 13 years, at least one hitter was on the injured list on Opening Day.
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Compared to the St. Louis Cardinals’ starting pitchers, fewer relievers opened recent seasons on the injured list. Still, the bullpen was down at least one member in nine of the last 11 years.
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On the eve of the opening of spring camp, the St. Louis Cardinals traded reliever Guillermo Zuñiga to the Angels to make room for free agent signee Keynan Middleton. Our weekly history feature highlights the team’s 2006 spring training.
The Cardinal Nation’s annual tradition continues with the unveiling of the 19th edition of our St. Louis Cardinals Top 50 Prospect List, beginning on Monday, November 20 and with daily entries running well into the New Year.
Five prospects including one sleeper pick who just missed The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 Prospect List bear watching in 2024. Blake Newberry explains why he likes them.
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The Cardinals’ hot stove was cool over the holidays. Paul Goldschmidt dodged contract extension questions. Our history feature highlights prior team trades and signings that occurred during the December 18-31 period.
Springfield played tough, taking the Arkansas Travelers to the final game of the North Division Championship Series. The Double-A Cardinals 2023 season and playoff run ended Friday with a 14-1 loss. Mike Antico logged a 1.080 OPS and plated four of the Cards’ eight runs in the three games.
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The Cardinals had 7 hitters and 2 managers participate in winter ball this year, but the best of the group was Irving Lopez, the star of the Mexican Caribbean Series team, who was the most consistent player on both sides of the ball all winter.
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Selected press interviews from the concluding Day 3 of the St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up on Monday, January 16, 2023. You can read short synopses or listen to the audio interviews!
At no. 2 in The Cardinal Nation’s 2023 top prospect countdown is a multi-tooled shortstop who is already elite defensively and on the bases. Masyn Winn has a plan to become even better on offense after leading the system in doubles and triples.
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At no. 36 in The Cardinal Nation’s Cardinals prospect list for 2023 is the organization’s top international signing in 2021 and their second-youngest player in the US in 2022. Bahamian infielder Adari Grant’s results haven’t yet caught up with his promise.
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In their 5-3 week, the St. Louis Cardinals took both series and have a six-game division lead. New center fielder Tyler O’Neill was a key part of the last two wins over Atlanta. Our Blast from the Past recounts Albert Pujols’ home run record in 2003 and 2004.
The Double-A Springfield Cardinals have a 10-8 record in the second half of the season. Left fielder Mike Antico continues to steal bases as catcher Julio Rodriquez extends his on-base streak.
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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-2 plus a shared NL Futures Game loss on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Paul DeJong, had four hits and five RBI for Memphis. Other standouts include Aaron Brooks, Paul DeJong, Evan Mendoza, Chase Pinder, Chandler Redmond and L.J. Jones.
Ranked sixth in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown is the most accomplished player in the system in 2021. Juan Yepez is ready for St. Louis in 2022.
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Since at least 1963 and perhaps longer, the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system has not posted a collective winning percentage lower than the .396 mark in 2021. All seven affiliates had losing records.
In a landslide, Memphis cornerman Juan Yepez is The Cardinal Nation’s choice as the top hitter in the St. Louis Cardinals system during the month of August. All the 23-year-old did is lead the organization in home runs, RBI, slugging and OPS. Many other standouts are highlighted, too.
Ali Sanchez’ timely hit led Memphis to the system’s only Sunday victory in four games. Springfield, Peoria and Palm Beach all went down to defeat, the latter despite Jacob Buchberger’s big day at the plate. Futures Game highlights included.
The St. Louis Cardinals posted a strong 5-2 week with a split against the Phillies before sweeping the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Carlos Martinez picked up two wins and Matt Carpenter hit pinch-hit three-run home runs in consecutive games. Our Blast From the Past history segment outlines the team Hall of Fame candidacy of long-time coach Buzzy Wares.
On the first business day of the “new December”, the St. Louis Cardinals remain quiet in terms of making roster additions for 2021. A former pitching prospect died at the age of 25. Our history feature focuses on a long-forgotten Cardinals catcher whose life came to a tragic end.
Of the six St. Louis Cardinals players eligible for arbitration, the club is bringing five of them back for 2021. In addition, another player not yet eligible was also cut loose. Pitchers John Brebbia and first baseman-outfielder Rangel Ravelo are now free agents.
photo: Luken Baker (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation) On Saturday, I presented a case as to why I believe Major League Baseball needs to relax its roster rules in this most unusual 2020 season. In case you missed the article, here it is. Increasing MLB’s Player Pool is Not Enough – The 40-Man Roster Must Also …
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The first to take young Carlos Martinez under his wing in the US was Jonathan Rodriguez. The former St. Louis Cardinals infielder tells his story – then and now – as he remains active in the game, championing minor league player rights and fostering future coaching hopes.
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The St. Louis Cardinals once again reached into scouting director Randy Flores’s alma mater as they signed University of Southern California left-handed pitcher John Beller to a minor league contract, announced by the club on Saturday.
Tink Hence and his prep coach share scouting stories and provide an assessment of the offerings and demeanor of the 17-year old. The right-handed pitcher also touches on his signing status with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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