We do this every year about this time, we call it preseason predictions. No guarantees are made, no wagers should be placed given these picks. It’s all in fun and not at all for looking back later on! The general format is to have a post each day this week, with the American League all [...]
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Albert Pujols joins Baseball’s 500 Home Run Club
23 April 2014
Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has joined baseball’s 500 Home Run club. With two home runs last night, the former Cardinal became the 26th player to join the club. A fun fact. […]Source:
Redbird Rants | Daniel Solzman
WEDNESDAY! & It’s FUN! Talkin’ Baseball w/Mary! Come C Y!!
23 April 2014
God is Love! Look Around at our Blessings. Let’s Pause and Pray: I pray that I may always have faith that God will meet my needs in the way which is best for me. Faith is the key I need to unlock. […]Source:
MLBVoice | mclausen
St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets exchange shutouts
23 April 2014
After being shut out 2-0 by the New York Mets on Monday, the Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals rebounded on Tuesday night with a 3-0 shutout over the Mets. There were very few highlights in. […]Source:
Home run vs. Cardinals put Hank Aaron on road to record
23 April 2014
In a 1954 series against the Cardinals, Hank Aaron hit his first and second big-league home runs, solidifying his status with the Braves and launching him on a path toward breaking Babe Ruth’s most. […]Source:
RetroSimba | retrosimba
Albert Pujols ought to make things right for fan who returned 500 ball
23 April 2014
For Albert Pujols respect and gratitude was all about dollar signs, commas and decimal points.Click to Continue »Source:
News Democrat -- Cheap Seats Blog |
Who Needs Runs When You Have Wainwright?
23 April 2014
The best medicine for a sputtering, struggling offense? Make sure that only the minimum output is needed. That lately seems to be Adam Wainwright ‘s mantra. Wainwright threw another gem last nig. […]Source:
Cards Conclave | Cardinal70
Could the Cardinals trade one of their surplus outfielders for relief help?
23 April 2014
Over the last few years, the Cardinals have been know for developing and promoting power arms, including such standouts as Shelby Miller, Trevor Rosenthal, Michael Wacha, Joe Kelly and Carlos Martinez. […]Source:
Cardinals Fan in Cubs Land |
Game 20 Recap: Mets 2, Cardinals 0
22 April 2014
Quotable “I think the bigger story is our offense.” – Mike Matheny Players of the Game Jenrry Mejia: Mejia continued to mow down batters, striking out seven of 26 for a game 2.29 FIP. He now own. […]Source:
Fungoes | Pip
Taveras injured in Class AAA game
22 April 2014
Hopes that the St. Louis Cardinals would soon fill add some punch to their batting order by bringing up top prospect Oscar Taveras have been put on the shelf.Click to Continue »Source:
Stephen Piscotty homers, Oscar Taveras leaves with apparent injury on Monday
22 April 2014
It was a solid night for Cardinals’ affiliates, as they went 3-1 with Palm Beach suffering the only loss. The Memphis Redbirds’ outfield continues to rake, collecting 6 more hits and 3 RBI’s on. […]Source:
CardinalsFarm | John Nagel
TUESDAY! & It’s FUN! Talkin’Baseball w/Mary! Come C Y!
22 April 2014
God is Love! Look Around at our Blessings. Let’s Pause and Pray: I pray that God may make His home in my heart. With God’s spirit in my heart I can find peace and His heaven here. . Comment on. […]Source:
No CitiField of Dreams for Redbirds
22 April 2014
Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the release of Field of Dreams . I still remember seeing that movie in the theater and how much I enjoyed it. It was the first movie I ever received on VHS, a. […]Source:
Questioning Mike Matheny: Early Season Roster Decisions
22 April 2014
Mike Matheny has had a few roster decisions to make early on in the 2014 season. Those decisions have left the manager open to criticism. The post Questioning Mike Matheny: Early Season Roster Decisio. […]Source:
I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Matthew Lacy
The Backup Catcher: Episode 2
22 April 2014
Now ready for your listening pleasure is The Backup Catcher Podcast, Episode 2. This edition has writers Brian Vaughan and Van Shipley discussing things such as Matt Williams‘ idiocy, instant replay. […]Source:
StanGraphs | Van Shipley
Losing to Contact
21 April 2014
Seth Maness is very adept at pitching to contact, which is to say, inducing batters to hit the ball into play. In 2013, 80% of the batters he faced put the ball into play. Not all game situations cal. […]Source:
That does not mean what you think it means
21 April 2014
“It’s never a game we’re doing this with anybody — not with the players, not with the fans, not with the media,” Matheny said. “The potential negatives (of confirming the start) outweigh t. […]Source:
Redbird Dugout | Jon Doble
Lyons called up
21 April 2014
The Cardinals option RHP Jorge Rondon to Memphis and recall LHP Tyler Lyons.Source:
Hypothetically speaking, what does the future hold for Brad Stevens?
21 April 2014
On July 3, 2013, the Boston Celtics announced that they had hired Brad Stevens to become their next head coach–replacing Doc Rivers who presumably did not want to be part of the rebuilding process,. […]Source:
stlcupofjoe's Sports Page | stlcupofjoe
Triple Play: Zack Greinke, Martin Perez, Ike Davis
21 April 2014
An overlooked ace, a young pitcher blossoming at the perfect time for his injury-decimated team, a slumping slugger who gets a change of scenery, and more baseball goodness. The post Triple Play: Zack. […]Source:
Oscar Taveras and Randal Grichuk lead Memphis to a walk-off win on Sunday
21 April 2014
It was a quiet Easter for the Cardinals’ affiliates as Memphis and Springfield were the only two clubs in action. Memphis won with a thrilling walk-off, while Springfield’s bullpen couldn’t hold. […]Source:
Today’s Loss In 3 Sentences
20 April 2014
You’d never think a team could leave 17 runners on base and win. Yet that’s what happened to the Nationals, as they beat the Cardinals 3-2 on a one-out bases-loaded walk-off sacrifice fly by Denar. […]Source:
Aaron Miles' Fastball | Christine Coleman
4 Highlights From Lance Lynn’s 4th Win
20 April 2014
First off, see? Saturdays are better than Fridays for this year’s Cardinals. Their Saturday winning streak increased to a perfect 3-0 for 2014 with yesterday’s 4-3 victory over the Nationals. And. […]Source:
Hal Smith: Cardinals all-star catcher made pitchers better
20 April 2014
When 17-year-old Tim McCarver made his big-league debut with the Cardinals in September 1959, the everyday catcher he hoped to replace someday was an all-star with a powerful arm and a reputation fo. […]Source:
Bryce Harper Pulled Due To Lack Of Hustle, Abundance Of Managerial Ignorance
19 April 2014
Bryce Harper only played six innings in a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals this afternoon, and Matt Williams would have you to believe there’s a good reason for it. Let me set the scene for you in case you. […]Source:
April Project: Cardinal Hall of Fame Voting
19 April 2014
A new permanent addition to the UCB project roster has been our selections of who should be included in the Cardinal Hall of Fame, which has just opened in Ballpark Village. Using the ballot the Car. […]Source:
United Cardinal Bloggers | Cardinal70
Cardinals Hall of Fame Vote
18 April 2014
In case you've missed it, in connection with the opening of the Cardinals' Ballpark Village, the team is letting fans vote on the two former Cardinals that they would like inducted into the Cardinals'. […]Source:
Pooches in the Ballpark
18 April 2014
It’s time once again for St. Louis canines to “bark” on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday, June 14 for the tenth annual Purina® Pooches in the Ballpark event, presented by Schnucks. . […]Source:
McBrayer-Baseball | Joe McBrayer
St Louis vs. Washington- A Look at How Nationals Park Plays
17 April 2014
St Louis vs. Washington- A Look at How Nationals Park P […] The post St Louis vs. Washington- A Look at How Nationals Park Plays appeared first on Cardinals GM.Source:
Cardinals GM | Tom
Lyons Shines in Memphis- Petree and Reyes Masterful in Chiefs DBLHDR
17 April 2014
Lyons Shines in Memphis- Petree and Reyes Masterful in […] The post Lyons Shines in Memphis- Petree and Reyes Masterful in Chiefs DBLHDR appeared first on Cardinals GM.Source:
What does Daniel Descalso do well?
16 April 2014
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals activated Mark Ellis from the disabled list and sent shortstop Pete Kozma down to Triple-A Memphis. It took just hours for manager Mike Matheny to insert Ellis in t. […]Source:
STLSportsMinute | Corey Rudd