Cardinals Minor League Notebook 5-1-10

Palm Beach’s Francisco Samuel is Saturday’s Player of the Day as the Cardinals minor league clubs went 1-2 with a rainout.

The Cardinal Nation

Quad Cities Golden Anniversary All-Star Team

Since the first pitch of a Midwest League game was thrown at Davenport's riverfront baseball stadium 50 years ago Monday, a total of 1,468 players suited up for the home team.

Quad-City Times

Interesting College Hitters For The 2010 Draft: Part One

This is not a comprehensive, ranked list. This is a group of college hitters who have a good chance of going early in the draft. Part Two will follow tomorrow, then I will do a mock draft, my personal preference list, and further supplemental reports.

Minor League Ball

Quad Cities River Bandits Fall In Game Two With Burlington Bees

The Quad Cities River Bandits fell for just the second time at home in 2010 dropping game two of the four game series with the Burlington Bees, 9-6.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Jim Edmomds Could Play As Soon As Sunday

Jim Edmonds' injured back continued to feel better on Saturday, and if all goes well prior to Sunday's game, Edmonds could be back in the lineup.

Brewers Official Site

Jeff Weaver Ready For Rehab Appearances; Joe Torre Happy With Derby Experience

After a successful simulated three innings on the Dodger Stadium mound on Saturday afternoon, injured reliever Jeff Weaver is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with the high-Class A Inland Empire 66ers in San Bernardino, Calif., on Tuesday.

Dodgers Official Site

Troy Glaus Drives In Four Of The Braves Ten Runs Saturday

As he and his Braves teammates struggled through the first month of this season, Troy Glaus could draw upon memories from those forgettable early-season woes that he and his Angels teammates experienced on their way to the 2002 World Series title.

Braves Official Site

Dodgers' OF Andrew Lambo Suspended 50 Games

Dodger outfielder Andrew Lambo has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for a drug of abuse, violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment program.

Baseball America

Cardinals Beat Reds 6-3: Kyle Lohse K's 8 Over 7 Innings; Albert Pujols Doubles & 2 RBIs; David Freese Solo HR

Individual Highlights:
Skip Schumaker 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Ryan Ludwick 1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Albert Pujols 1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.
Matt Holliday 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Freese 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Jason LaRue 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Brendan Ryan 1-for-3 with one run , one walk, and one strikeout.
Kyle Lohse started and pitched seven innings. He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck out eight. 2-for-3 at the plate. (p-s:90-61)(g/f:4-8)
Ryan Franklin entered in the eighth anfd pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck out two for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:16-13)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Colby Rasmus 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Blake Hawksworth entered in the eight and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (3). (p-s:16-11)
Dennys Reyes entered in the eight and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1). (p-s:14-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Cardinal Beat: Kyle Lohse Slick With A K, In Command Through Seven Innings
Cardinal Beat: Homer Bailey Strays Into Face Albert Pujols - & Pays For It
Cardinal Beat: Skip Schumaker Delivers As Ryan Franklin Saves, Twice
STL Globe-Democrat: Atempt To Get Homer Bailey A Win Backfires On Dusty Baker
STL Globe-Democrat Game Report
STL Globe-Democrat Post Game

Springfield Cardinals Lose Third Straight, 7-2

Nick Additon would make his 5th start of the season on Sunday and looked sharp for the first two innings. The third inning was not as kind as he loaded the bases on a double and two walks, one intentional. With two outs, Jeff Kindel delivered a two-run single and Ryan Harvey followed with a booming three-run homer to give Tulsa a 5-0 lead.
Springfield Cardinals Official Site

Springfield Cardinals starting pitcher Nick Additon struggled through four innings of work Saturday, giving up a pair of home runs that was all the offense the Tulsa Drillers would need as they defeated Springfield 7-2 in front of 5,408 fans at Hammons Field.
Springfield News-Leader

Saturday Chess Match: Gone In 90 Pitches (& A Bonus)

The situation: End of the seventh inning. Cardinals lead, 3-1. 9-1-2 spots in Reds order coming to the plate.

Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

Note Of The Night/Stat Of The Day 5-1-10

Note of the night: Brendan Ryan admitted when he was hitting eighth that it wasn't his favorite thing. He made a point that he wasn't taking issue with the manager's decision, and that he was certainly happier to be in the lineup than out of it. But even before Ryan was moved to the No. 9 spot, he acknowledged that he likes hitting there.

Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

Daniel Descalso: Bringing Them Home

The Cardinal Nation

Terry Pendleton Works With Braves Hitters On Approach

Wanting to ensure his hitters knew when to be aggressive or selective at the plate, Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton held a meeting in St. Louis this past week.

Braves Official Site

Edgar Renteria Likely Idled Until Road Opener

Shortstop Edgar Renteria, sidelined by a strained right groin, is day-to-day, manager Bruce Brochy said before Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Giants Official Site

Quad Cities Shuffles Relief Deck

The St. Louis Cardinals’ Midwest League affiliate makes a pair of moves to help their bullpen.

The Cardinal Nation

Jim Leyland To Adhere To Michigan Smoking Law

The new Michigan ban on smoking in public workplaces made its way to Tigers manager Jim Leyland's office on Saturday.

Tigers Official Site

Sun Shining Before Springfield Cardinals Take On Tulsa Drillers

With the rain looking like it will hold off for the rest of the afternoon, the Springfield Cardinals will try to stop a two-game skid with a 2:10 p.m. game against the Tulsa Drillers today.

Springfield News-Leader

Jason LaRue Gets First Start Since Return From DL; Derby Means Plenty To Trever Miller; April A Big Month For Several Cardinals; Worth Noting...

Twenty-three days after his last start, Jason LaRue returned to the Cardinals' lineup on Saturday.

Cardinals Official Site

Jon Jay, Scott Schneider Named Cardinals MiLB Player/Pitcher Of The Month For April 2010

Cardinals Official Twitter

Scott Schneider: Organizational April Pitcher Of The Month

The Cardinal Nation Blog's David Freese Article Featured On KSDK Channel 5

On Sunday, May 2, our recent article about rookie St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese’s Thursday performance, “Freese’s six RBI in historical context,” will provide the basis of a segment of the “This Week in Cardinal Nation” television program, shown every Sunday at 10:00 A.M. on KSDK Channel 5 in St. Louis.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

David Freese Has Always Eyed Scott Rolen, Hot Corner To Hot Corner

Although St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese has never spoke to former Cardinals’ third baseman Scott Rolen – never even approached him for a handshake — he has long watched the Gold Glove winner.

Cardinal Beat

TV Blackout Issue Shows MLB Has Given Up On Most Loyal Fans

Long before Bob DuPuy said that the owners were willing to adjust MLB’s television territories, fans had been left in a lurch. There has been thousands upon thousands of dollars spent by fans that make up MLB’s most loyal fan base, only to be told each year, “We’re working on it.”

The Biz Of Baseball

Cardinals Lineup 5-1-10: Grind Of Games Gets Yadier Molina Rest

The late-night, early-start turnaround for the St. Louis Cardinals made manager Tony La Russa’s decision for catcher today that much easier. Backup catcher Jason LaRue starts today after Yadier Molina weathered the storms and caught deep into the night Friday and Saturday morning.

Cardinal Beat

The Cardinal Nation MiLB April 2010 Player Of The Month: Jon Jay

Outfielder Jon Jay, since promoted to St. Louis from Memphis, is our choice as top player in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system last month.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 5-1-10

Memphis turns four double plays, but errors and bullpen send them to second straight loss. Springfield's rally comes up short in second consecutive loss. Palm Beach gets combined offensive contribution for second straight win. Frederick Parejo's RBI leads Quad Cities to extra innings win, ending three-game slide.

The Cardinal Nation

Springfield Cardinals Rally Comes Up Short

One of these days, Springfield Cardinals right-hander Shaun Garceau will snag his first win in the Texas League.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Report 5-1-10: Nick Additon To Start; Antonio DeJesus' Nice Catch; Jon Jay's First MLB Hit; Stuart Pomernaz's Return To Hammons

TODAY's game

Tulsa Drillers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 2:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Jeff Weaver To Throw Simulated Game Saturday

Jeff Weaver, on the DL with a back strain, will pitch in a simulated game today. Weaver is expected to work three innings or 40-45 pitches. The right-handed reliever, who appeared in nine of the Dodgers' first 14 games, said his back feels 100 percent and he is not expected to need a rehab outing before rejoining the roster.

Daily News

Kelvin Jimenez Picks Up Fifth Win In KBO

Bears starter Kelvin Jimenez was able to cruise to an easy W. Jimenez tossed 6 innings(92 pitches, 53 strikes) of 2-run baseball. Kelvin allowed 3 hits and 3 walks while striking out 3.

True Stories Of Korean Baseball

Juan Mosquera & Carlos Gonzalez In The Panama League Playoffs 4-30-10

Mosquera entered in the game late, no at-bat.

Gonzalez entered in the fifth and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck out six.

Panama Metro beat Herrera 6-4

Brian Martin Drills Four Home Runs & Drives In Ten Runs For Truenos de Tijuana In The Liga Norte de Mexico

When in a game of connect 4 Hr Baseball and driving is lgo ten races worth mentioning, but when that one man does is incredible, this Friday in the first game of the series the power of Brian Martin was present Angel Camarena in the field, before a disbelieving crowd what he saw, Martin charged with the team and led them to their fifth consecutive victory and keep themselves atop the league in northern Mexico. (Translated)

Truenos de Tijuana Official Site
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Reds Beat Cardinals 3-2: Matt Holliday 2 RBIs; Jason Motte & Kyle McClellan Combined For 3 Scorelss Innings; Joe Mather & Jon Jay Each Double

Individual Highlights:
Joe Mather 1-for-1 with one double.
Jon Jay 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Albert Pujols 2-for-3 with one intentional walk and assisted in two double plays.
Matt Holliday 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one outfield assist.
Yadier Molina 1-for-3 with one intentional walk, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Brendan Ryan 2-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.
Jason Motte entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-1)
Kyle McClellan entered in the eighth and pitched two innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck out two. (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Ryan Ludwick 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Greene 0-for-2 at the plate.
Colby Rasmus 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Brad Penny started and pitched six innings. He allowed eighth hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck out three for the losing decision (3-1). 0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:93-53)(g/f:8-5)

Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Cardinal Beat: Jon Jay Gets His First Start Tonight As Ryan Ludwick Rests
Cardinal Beat: Jon Jay Shows Off His Arm, Then His Bat
Cardinal Beat: Cardinals-Reds Are Halted In The Sixth Inning
Cardinal Beat: Cardinals Game, Delayed For More Than 2 Hours , Will Resume At 11:25 PM
Cardinal Beat: Mike Lincoln Will Be Reds' New Pitcher After 2 1/2 Hour Rain Delay
Cardinal Beat: Jason Motte Relieves Cardinals Starter Brad Penny
Cardinal Beat: David Freese Freezes Cardinals Rally Attempt
Cardinal Beat: Cardinals Five-Game Winning Streak Comes To An End
Cardinal Beat: Tony LaRussa, Brad Penny Take High Road About Playing In The Rain
STL Today Post Game
STL Globe-Democrat: After 2 Hour, 32 Minute Delay, Cardinals Resume Play At Busch
STL Globe-Democrat Game Report
The Cardinal Nation Post Game

J.D. Drew Goes Deep Twice In Red Sox Loss

The swing in momentum was jarring for both Bard and the Red Sox. J.D. Drew had just put Boston ahead for the first time on the night. His second solo homer of the night, a blast to center, had snapped a 3-3 tie in the top of the eighth. For Drew, it perhaps signified the end of his early-season struggles.

Red Sox Official Site

Cardinals Notebook: Jon Jay Makes Most Of First Career Start; Reds Have Rough Landing In St. Louis; Trio Receive Players Choice Awards

Jon Jay has played in a state championship game in high school and in the College World Series while at Miami. Neither compared to what Jay felt like Friday night when he made his first start in the major leagues.

STL Globe-Democrat

Kyle Lohse Looks For First Win Of Season

On a starting staff staff that has 12 combined victories among the four other starters, it does not sit well with Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse that he's still looking for his first. Lohse wants to be part of what's becoming the backbone of the club early in the season.

STL Today

Scott Rolen Is A Bit Tense About Return; Jon Jay Gets First Start

In a sense, it was like opening night on Friday for Cincinnati Reds third baseman Scott Rolen. For the first time in nine years in St. Louis and for the first time in the newest Busch Stadium, Rolen took the field here in a visiting uniform. He last had played here as a visitor on Aug. 19, 2001 when he went nothing for three in a 9-0 Philadelphia Phillies loss to the Cardinals.

STL Today