When the Cardinals signed Dexter Fowler last December, many people believed he was the star to right the team. In actuality, he’s never played that role before and the expectations shouldn’t have been placed at his feet. Coming into 2017, Fowler could be classified as a slightly above player coming off a career year. That’s…
ST. LOUIS, MO, September 6, 2017 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have acquired right-handed reliever Juan Nicasio (pronounced nih-KAH-see-oh) from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league infielder Eliezer Alvarez. Nicasio, 31, had joined the Phillies just last week (August 31) on a waiver claim from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The…
Yesterday, Major League Baseball announced that the Cardinals would have to forfeit their first 2 draft picks (56 and 75 overall) and $2M to the Astros for Chris Correa hacking their system. The penalty comes after months of investigation and a 46 month jail sentence for Correa. The general MLB public is mixed on the…
Every year when I get my Bill James Handbook, one of the first things I look at is the Manager Records. I enjoy seeing things like pitcher usage, tactics, and lineups used. As a Cardinal fan, we see more lineups a season than most other fanbases. In fact, Mike Matheny led the National League this…
Cripple Jay is back, this time talking with his friend Russ about baseball. Russ worked in minor league baseball for a few years in a front office position; after explaining his journey in the game, they discuss the Yankees. Part 2 will be next week, where they discuss obstacle course racing. Music is provided by…
The Cardinals kicked off the MLB season on Sunday afternoon, and unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned as the team was beat by Pittsburgh 4-1. Here’s a few of my notes from the game. The Cardinals struck out 14 times; 10 were to lefty starter Francisco Liriano. I think the strikeouts will be a huge…
ST. LOUIS, July 1, 2015 – For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up with Budweiser to present a special 4th of July ticket promotion. During this year’s special holiday ticket sale which begins tomorrow, fans can purchase $4 tickets to three games during the upcoming Cincinnati Reds series, Monday, July…
ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 30, 2015 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’s series opener with the Chicago White Sox that they have placed right-handed pitcher Matt Belisle (right elbow inflammation) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 26, and have purchased right-handed reliever Marcus Hatley from Memphis (AAA). To make room…
ST. LOUIS, June 29, 2015 – The St. Louis Cardinals have signed their second and third round MLB Draft picks Bryce Denton and Harrison Bader as well as four additional players bringing the club’s total draft picks signed to 29 and the overall total to 34. Denton, the club’s second round selection and 66th overall,…
ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 25, 2015 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have activated right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn (right forearm strain) from the 15-day disabled list and Lynn is scheduled to start tonight’s series finale in Miami. To make room for Lynn on the team’s 25-man active roster, left-handed pitcher Tyler Lyons…
ST. LOUIS, June 24, 2015 – Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is once again joining forces with teammates, celebrities and fans to raise money for charity during his 3rd annual Big League Impact fantasy football live draft at Busch Stadium on September 4, 2015. As part of the event, participating fans will draft their own fantasy…
