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  • • Cardinals likely to use Alex Reyes in bullpen role
    It wasn’t that long ago that Alex Reyes was arguably baseball’s best pitching prospect — a power right-hander heralded as the Cardinals’ ace of the future, Injuries, however, have decimated Reyes’ past few years. Tommy John surgery plus lat and pectoral strains have limited him to a combined 195 2/3 innings in the past four seasons (despite working...2020
  • • Bill DeWitt Jr. doesn’t see ’significant’ move in Cardinals’ immediate future
    Recent reports have connected the Cardinals to a couple high-profile names – their top free agent, outfielder Marcell Ozuna, as well as Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado – but pump the brakes if you expect a major acquisition prior to the season. Owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said Monday that he doesn’t think there’s a “significant” pickup in the offing,...2020
  • • Yadier Molina Discusses Future
    As things stand, Cardinals fixture Yadier Molina is slated to enter the 2020 season as a contractual lame duck. But that could change in the coming months, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The 37-year-old Molina, who’ll again pair with Matt Wieters after the latter’s recent re-signing, says he has no intention...2020
  • • Central Notes: Hicks, White Sox, Tigers, Bonifacio
    We’ll cover some news and notes from the game’s central divisions. Cardinals’ reliever Jordan Hicks is recovering as expected from his Tommy John surgery last June, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (via Twitter). He remains on target for a midseason return, Goold adds. Should Hicks return at full strength, he a...2020
  • • Latest On Cardinals Outfield Situation
    Harrison Bader has claimed the Cardinals centerfield job, per Derrick Goold, Benjamin Hochman, Rick Hummel and Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. If manager Mike Shildt decides to go with the dibs system this spring, Bader will be in excellent shape. Otherwise, he’s going to have to hit to stay the everyday man in…...2020
  • • Cardinals need to see more hitting from Harrison Bader before annointing him everyday centerfielder
    Harrison Bader has claimed the Cardinals centerfield job, per David Carson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.  If manager Mike Shildt decides to go with the dibs system this spring, Bader will be in excellent shape. Otherwise, he’s going to have to hit to stay the everyday man in center.  President of Baseball Ops John Mozeliak specifically mentioned ...2020
  • • Cardinals Notes: Ozuna, Ravelo, Wieters, CarMar, Reyes
    Some tidbits from the Cardinals as the team holds its Winter Warm-Up fan event this weekend… Marcell Ozuna continues to linger as a possibility to rejoin the team, though Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch hears from a source that the Cardinals will “have to up their offer for him to return.”  Ozuna recently…...2020
  • • Cardinals will 'have to up their offer' for Marcell Ozuna to return
    Some tidbits from the Cardinals as the team holds its Winter Warm-Up fan event this weekend… Marcell Ozuna continues to linger as a possibility to rejoin the team, though Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch hears from a source that the Cardinals will “have to up their offer for him to return.”  Ozuna recently hinted that the Cards and Rang...2020
  • • Rockies, Cardinals reportedly 'exchanging names' in Nolan Arenado talks
    The Rockies and Cardinals “have begun exchanging names” of players of interest as they attempt to structure a potential deal that would send third baseman Nolan Arenado to St. Louis, MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reports. The Colorado organization is said to want both MLB and minor-league players to move their franchise cornerstone. It’s a bit difficult to ...2020
  • • Cardinals, A's continue to be linked to free-agent catcher Matt Wieters
    The Cardinals and Athletics were first linked to Matt Wieters during the Winter Meetings, and a month after those initial reports, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal tweets that St. Louis and Oakland continue to have interest in the veteran backstop.   Wieters served as the Cards’ backup catcher last season, hitting .214/.268/.435 with 11 home runs over ...2020

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  • • Cardinals likely to use Alex Reyes in bullpen role
    It wasn’t that long ago that Alex Reyes was arguably baseball’s best pitching prospect — a power right-hander heralded as the Cardinals’ ace of the future, Injuries, however, have decimated Reyes’ past few years. Tommy John surgery plus lat and pectoral strains have limited him to a combined 195 2/3 innings in the past four seasons (despite working...2020
  • • Central Notes: Hicks, White Sox, Tigers, Bonifacio
    We’ll cover some news and notes from the game’s central divisions. Cardinals’ reliever Jordan Hicks is recovering as expected from his Tommy John surgery last June, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (via Twitter). He remains on target for a midseason return, Goold adds. Should Hicks return at full strength, he a...2020
  • • Cardinals, A's continue to be linked to free-agent catcher Matt Wieters
    The Cardinals and Athletics were first linked to Matt Wieters during the Winter Meetings, and a month after those initial reports, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal tweets that St. Louis and Oakland continue to have interest in the veteran backstop.   Wieters served as the Cards’ backup catcher last season, hitting .214/.268/.435 with 11 home runs over ...2020
  • • Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez making solid progress on shoulder injury
    Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez “feels great” as he continues to rehab his shoulder, reports Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The next steps will be a more aggressive side session or a trip to the team facility in Jupiter, Florida, Durando says.  The Cardinals have been treading water to this point with a 10-9 record entering play Satu...2019
  • • Brett Cecil Undergoes Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    Cardinals left-hander Brett Cecil underwent surgery this week to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome in his left wrist and through his forearm, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Twitter link). Cecil, 32, wasn’t expected back until at least the end of May after being placed on the 60-day injured list when the club claimed…...2019

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  • • Bill DeWitt Jr. doesn’t see ’significant’ move in Cardinals’ immediate future
    Recent reports have connected the Cardinals to a couple high-profile names – their top free agent, outfielder Marcell Ozuna, as well as Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado – but pump the brakes if you expect a major acquisition prior to the season. Owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said Monday that he doesn’t think there’s a “significant” pickup in the offing,...2020
  • • Yadier Molina Discusses Future
    As things stand, Cardinals fixture Yadier Molina is slated to enter the 2020 season as a contractual lame duck. But that could change in the coming months, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The 37-year-old Molina, who’ll again pair with Matt Wieters after the latter’s recent re-signing, says he has no intention...2020
  • • Cardinals need to see more hitting from Harrison Bader before annointing him everyday centerfielder
    Harrison Bader has claimed the Cardinals centerfield job, per David Carson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.  If manager Mike Shildt decides to go with the dibs system this spring, Bader will be in excellent shape. Otherwise, he’s going to have to hit to stay the everyday man in center.  President of Baseball Ops John Mozeliak specifically mentioned ...2020
  • • Cardinals Notes: Ozuna, Ravelo, Wieters, CarMar, Reyes
    Some tidbits from the Cardinals as the team holds its Winter Warm-Up fan event this weekend… Marcell Ozuna continues to linger as a possibility to rejoin the team, though Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch hears from a source that the Cardinals will “have to up their offer for him to return.”  Ozuna recently…...2020
  • • Cardinals will 'have to up their offer' for Marcell Ozuna to return
    Some tidbits from the Cardinals as the team holds its Winter Warm-Up fan event this weekend… Marcell Ozuna continues to linger as a possibility to rejoin the team, though Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch hears from a source that the Cardinals will “have to up their offer for him to return.”  Ozuna recently hinted that the Cards and Rang...2020

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  • • Coaching changes coming to the Cardinals
    The Cardinals will face some changes in the coaching ranks, as third base coach Jose Oquendo has informed the team he will not return in 2019, president of baseball ops John Mozeliak announced to reporters Tuesday (links via Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Mark Saxon of The Athletic). Oquendo, who was o...2018
  • • Bud Norris hopes to stay with Cardinals for long haul
    The Cardinals’ signing of Bud Norris didn’t come with much fanfare, but he’s cemented himself in the ninth inning in St. Louis and now tells Rick Hummel of the Post-Dispatch that he hopes to remain with the Cardinals for the long haul. “I get chills on my neck thinking about it,” said Norris. “Yes, I would love to end my career here and I would lov...2018
  • • Matt Holliday hopes to continue playing career
    Matt Holliday was one of the many veteran players who sat through a brutally slow free-agent market this winter and came away without a contract for the 2018 season, but the seven-time All-Star is still hoping for a chance to get back on the field, he tells Dan Caesar of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Holliday, now 38 years of age, explains that he st...2018
  • • Kolten Wong relives Hawaii missile scare
    St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong was busy Saturday participating in the team’s annual Winter Warm-Up in the Gateway to the West.Further west, Wong’s homeland of Hawaii was seemingly under attack. For a good 30 minutes, citizens of the island state were frantically preparing for a missile strike after officials sent out this erroneous ...2018
  • • Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright purchases teammate a rental car for the spring
    Ryan Sherriff is a 26-year-old lefty in St. Louis Cardinals camp. He’s not only a longshot to make the Cardinals, but is a longshot to ever pitch in the majors. Still, Sherriff and Adam Wainwright combined for what will be one of Spring Training’s nicest stories.Wainwright had spotted Sherriff walking 10-15 minutes to the team’s facility to his con...2017

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  • • Yadier Molina Discusses Future
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  • • Cardinals To Sign Kwang-hyun Kim
    The Cardinals have struck a deal with Korean pitcher Kwang-hyun Kim, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (via Twitter). Contract details aren’t yet known, but a formal introduction has already been scheduled. It emerged yesterday that Kim was not only in talks with the Cards, but had traveled to St. Louis in…...2019
  • • Cardinals to sign Korean pitcher Kwang-hyun Kim
    The Cardinals have struck a deal with Korean pitcher Kwang-hyun Kim, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (via Twitter). Contract details aren’t yet known, but a formal introduction has already been scheduled. It emerged Monday that Kim was not only in talks with the Cards, but had traveled to St. Louis in an effort to finalize...2019
  • • NL Notes & Rumors: Cards, MadBum, Keuchel, Padres, Fish, Bucs
    Even after re-signing Adam Wainwright earlier this offseason, the Cardinals are keeping an eye on the free-agent market for starting pitchers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch explains. The team has “had conversations” regarding left-handers Madison Bumgarner and Dallas Keuchel, according to Goold, who adds that St. Louis pr...2019
  • • NL Central Notes: Ozuna, Shaw, Hader, Maddon
    Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup after experiencing pain in his torso, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Goold further tweets that Ozuna is headed for an MRI tomorrow, and manager Mike Shildt expressed some concern about a potential intercostal strain. It’s a frustrating deve...2019

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  • • Wainwright Wants To Pitch In 2019, Will Discuss New Deal With Cardinals
    There’s been plenty of speculation about whether Adam Wainwright was playing out his final season as a big leaguer, but Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Wainwright does want to continue pitching and has already been in touch with the Cardinals about a possible return. GM Mike Girsch seemingly confirmed as much,…...2018
  • • Wainwright wants to pitch in 2019, will discuss with Cardinals
    There’s been plenty of speculation about whether Adam Wainwright was playing out his final season as a big leaguer, but Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Wainwright does want to continue pitching and has already been in touch with the Cardinals about a possible return. GM Mike Girsch seemingly confirmed as much, telling Gool...2018
  • • New management options for Giants
    The Giants are exploring the addition of “a high-profile baseball operations executive” to their front office, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports (subscription required).  The idea would be that this new hire would allow Brian Sabean to step back from some of the team’s day-to-day operations — Sabean’s resumption of this role last offseason was “regar...2018
  • • Cardinals Notes: Leake Trade, Lynn, Outfield, Weaver
    The Cardinals’ trade of right-hander Mike Leake didn’t go over well with his now-former teammates, writes Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “I said, ’Is this a joke?’ … It was shocking to all of us,” outfielder Tommy Pham tells Hummel, describing the moment he learned of the news. Right-hander Lan...2017
  • • NL Central Notes: Wong, Nova, Brewers, Reds
    Cardinals GM John Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny have both heaped praise onto second baseman Kolten Wong this winter, writes Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, further suggesting that the 26-year-old isn’t likely to be traded. Wong’s name surfaced in rumors earlier this winter and has come up in speculation that has been l...2016

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