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It’s Called Miller Park For A Reason

16 April 2014
Yesterday, Fox Sports tweeted out a column by Rob Neyer talking about what the Brewers’ recent nine-game winning streak meant. I didn’t get a chance to actually read the article, but it wasn’t. […]
Source: Cards Conclave | Cardinal70
Game 14: Cardinals 6, Brewers 1

16 April 2014
The St. Louis Cardinals poured cold water for the second night in a row on the formerly red hot Milwaukee Brewers.Click to Continue »
Source: News Democrat -- Cheap Seats Blog |
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
MLB 14: The Show Keeps Series At The Top

15 April 2014
MLB 14: The Show marks the ninth iteration of the hugely successful game franchise for the Sony family of entertainment systems. As an avid fan of both video games and baseball, this also happens to. […]
Source: StanGraphs | Evan Shipley
The Beginning (Part 4, Years Later)

15 April 2014
Two years after the last new addition to the StanGraphs staff, we present to you Van Shipley! Van worked alongside the StanGraphs crew many years ago on a long-defunct site we still refuse to name on. […]
Source: StanGraphs | Evan Shipley
Does Mike Matheny Know What He Is Doing?

15 April 2014
When I first started writing this post, I was going to do as I had said in my last blog and write a review of the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs series. I was also going to review Ballpark Vil. […]
Source: Redbird Rants | Mike Schroer
Cardinals/Brewers- Miller/Estrada- A Look at the Match-Up

15 April 2014
Last night the Cardinals snapped the Brewers win streak […] The post Cardinals/Brewers- Miller/Estrada- A Look at the Match-Up appeared first on Cardinals GM.
Source: Cardinals GM | Tom
Middle Infield Swap

15 April 2014
Mark Ellis joins the team tonight, Pete Kozma heads to Memphis, per Jenifer Langosch .
Source: Cards Conclave | Cardinal70
Ellis activated, Kozma optioned

15 April 2014
The Cardinals activate IF Mark Ellis from the disabled list; option IF Pete Kozma to Memphis.
Source: Redbird Dugout | Jon Doble
Break glass in case of emergency only

15 April 2014
Mike Matheny has garnered a little bit of a reputation as a manager who likes to have a pitcher in the bullpen that he only uses in an emergency. Last year, it was Joe Kelly who got buried at the deep. […]
Source: Redbird Dugout | Jon Doble
Kurt Heyer Tosses Gem- Cardinal Affiliate Results from Monday

15 April 2014
Kurt Heyer Throws Gem: Springfield Cardinals win 2-1 He […] The post Kurt Heyer Tosses Gem- Cardinal Affiliate Results from Monday appeared first on Cardinals GM.
Source: Cardinals GM | Tom
IT’S TUESDAY! & FUN! Talkin’ Baseball w/Mary! Come C Y! :) AP’s Back!

15 April 2014
God is Love! Look Around at our Blessings. Let’s Pause and Pray: I pray that I may always feel God’s presence in my life and realize this Presence constantly all through the day.When I do my be. […]
Source: MLBVoice | mclausen
Lance Lynn may be lucky, but he's also pretty darn good

15 April 2014
Lance Lynn seems to be the pitcher some St. Louis Cardinals fans love to hate.Click to Continue »
Source: News Democrat -- Cheap Seats Blog |
Kurt Heyer strong for Springfield, Alex Reyes struggles to find the zone for Peoria

15 April 2014
Again, it wasn’t a full schedule on Monday as Memphis was rained out at home and will travel across the state to Nashville to begin a series with the Sounds on Tuesday. Kurt Heyer pitched Springfiel. […]
Source: CardinalsFarm | John Nagel
Brewers Streak, Meet Lance Lynn

15 April 2014
With the exception of Ryan Braun, the Milwaukee Brewers seem far less annoying than they were back in 2011. Different players plus a 2013 season in which they were really awful make it hard to hate th. […]
Source: Aaron Miles' Fastball | Christine Coleman
Cardinals Catcher Hal Smith Passes

15 April 2014
I just learned that Hal Smith had passed away at the age of 82, the cause od death is not known. Hal known as cornerstone catcher in the late 1950's had caught the likes of Larry Jackson, Lindy McDani. […]
Source: McBrayer-Baseball | Joe McBrayer
Have the Cardinals lost their hitting with RISP magic?

15 April 2014
There's no secret to the Cardinals success last year--clutch hitting. Their .330 average with runners in scoring position (RISP) led the majors. Not only that, but their .330 mark was nearly 50 poi. […]
Source: Cardinals Fan in Cubs Land |
Joe Buck Marries NFL Reporter

15 April 2014
Well Joe Buck got married again, He ran off to Cabo, Mexico over the weekend to marry Michelle Beisner not Joe Namath....heheheMichelle Beisner is a reporter and an ex-cheerleader for the Denver. […]
Source: McBrayer-Baseball | Joe McBrayer
Game 12 Recap: Cardinals 6, Cubs 4

14 April 2014
Players of the Game Michael Wacha: Yielded his first home run of the season, but his 2.88 expected FIP was better than his previous outing, when he allowed fewer runs, and his eight Ks is most in thre. […]
Source: Fungoes | Pip
Triple Play: Ryan Braun, Jhonny Peralta, Dustin McGowan

14 April 2014
A little over a week ago, Ryan Braun announced that his thumb injury was so severe that his thumb was numb and he probably would trouble him all season. The post Triple Play: Ryan Braun, Jhonny Peralt. […]
Source: I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Chris Caylor
Matt Carpenter powers St. Louis Cardinals past Chicago Cubs

14 April 2014
Matt Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals scored just enough runs as they defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4 at Busch Stadium on Sunday in a game that was delayed 46 minutes by rain. Carpenter had a 1-for. […]
Source: Redbird Rants | Daniel Solzman
Questioning Mike Matheny: Decision to Bat Trevor Rosenthal

14 April 2014
Questioning Mike Matheny is a series of articles that takes a look at decisions the manager makes in game situations. Matheny’s bone-headed moment came Friday at Busch Stadium in the first game of t. […]
Source: I-70 Baseball » Cardinals | Jacob Mayer
Springfield blown out, Palm Beach loses a marathon on Sunday

14 April 2014
It was a rough Sunday down on the farm as all three teams in action lost. Palm Beach lost a 14 inning heartbreaker while Springfield was blown out by Corpus Christi. Memphis’ bullpen again struggled. […]
Source: CardinalsFarm | John Nagel
Should We Be Concerned About Trevor Rosenthal?

14 April 2014
Trevor Rosenthal did not have the best weekend against the Chicago Cubs. Nor is Rosenthal pitching like we’re become accustomed to seeing from him thus far in 2014, even after just 12 games. He’s. […]
Source: Aaron Miles' Fastball | Christine Coleman
The story of how Tom Alston integrated Cardinals

14 April 2014
Two years after his professional baseball debut at the Class C level of the minor leagues, Tom Alston was the Opening Day first baseman for the Cardinals. Making that leap in such a short time would b. […]
Source: RetroSimba | retrosimba
WELL HELLO, MONDAY! It’s FUN! Talkin’ Baseball w/Mary! Come CY! :) Kolton Wong’s Feeling Wight/Right!

14 April 2014
God is Love! Look Around at our Blessings.Let’s Pause and Pray: I pray that I may accept challenges with a smile. I will learn that each acceptance of a challenge may make me grow into that bette. […]
Source: MLBVoice | mclausen
Cubs-Cardinals Series Preview

11 April 2014
The Cardinals enter the weekend tilt with the Cubs not quite themselves, having begun the season only 5-4 (and a 4-5 Pythagorean record). Led by their three Matts — Carpenter, Holliday and Adams —. […]
Source: Fungoes | Pip
Come Watch Ozzie Smith Grill Up Greatness at Des Peres Schnucks This Saturday!

11 April 2014
BASEBALL LEGEND OZZIE SMITH TO GRILL UP GREATNESS IN DES PERES Smith Teams Up with Weber® Sauces & Seasonings to Kick Off Grilling Season WHAT: Just in time for spring, baseball great Ozzie Smith and. […]
Source: Stl Cards 'N Stuff | deckacards
Trade caused Enos Slaughter, Stan Musial to burst into tears

11 April 2014
Uncertain whether outfielder Enos Slaughter could adjust to being a role player for them after 13 seasons as a standout, the Cardinals decided it was better to trade him. In hindsight, the deal benefi. […]
Source: RetroSimba | retrosimba
Does Cardinals manager Mike Matheny trust his bullpen?

8 April 2014
One week into the season, you get the sense that Cardinals manager Mike Matheny does not trust his entire bullpen.In the first 7 games, Matheny has leaned heavily on holdovers Trevor Rosenthal (3 game. […]
Source: Cardinals Fan in Cubs Land |