Friday, July 1, 2011
Guasave Invites Andy Cavazos To Camp
The Presidency League Baseball club authorizes the Algodoneros Guasave to invite to their next test players of the stock Angel Daniel Lopez and Andy Cavazos and later included in his list of assets for the upcoming 2011 season -2012.
Johnson City Edges Pulaski In 10 Innings
David Bergin went 4-for-5 to double his hits total on the season and prevent the Johnson City Cardinals from doubling their loss total.
Losing Skid Over, Springfield Wins 9-6
Springfield suffered yet another tough loss on Thursday night as they squandered a late lead in Frisco against the RoughRiders in the series opener.
Shelby Miller continued his successful run through the Texas League, striking out five and allowing only two runs in six innings, and the Springfield Cardinals beat the Frisco RoughRiders 9-6 on Friday night in Frisco, Texas.
Shelby Miller continued his successful run through the Texas League, striking out five and allowing only two runs in six innings, and the Springfield Cardinals beat the Frisco RoughRiders 9-6 on Friday night in Frisco, Texas.
Cardinals Beat Rays 5-3: Jake Westbrook K's 7 Over 7 Scoreless Innings; Colby Rasmus 1 HR & 4 RBIs; Yadier Molina Single & 1 RBI
Individual Highlights:
Ryan Theriot 2-for-5 at the plate.
Matt Holliday 1-for-5 with one double.
Lance Berkman 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
David Freese 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Colby Rasmus 1-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Yadier Molina 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jake Westbrook started and pitched seven innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (7-3). (p-s:112-69)(g/f:9-1)
Fernando Salas entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (14). (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)
Rough Outing:
Lance Lynn entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out. (p-s:30-20)(g/f:0-1)
Oklahoma City Takes A Slam From Memphis
The Redbirds trailed for the first five innings until they came alive in the sixth as Steven Hill hit a grand slam to seal the deal for the "Birds with a victory over the Oklahoma City RedHawks at AutoZone Park.
Quad Cities Drops Fourth Straight
River Bandits starter Seth Blair went 5.2 innings allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out two. Blair left in the sixth inning trailing 3-1. Blair avoided the loss when the Bandits tied the game in the eighth at three. Blair has not taken a loss since April 29.
After finishing 22 games below .500 during the first half, the Clinton Lumber-
Kings have taken a new approach to the second half of the Midwest League season. Manager Eddie Menchaca has his team keeping it simple.
After finishing 22 games below .500 during the first half, the Clinton Lumber-
Kings have taken a new approach to the second half of the Midwest League season. Manager Eddie Menchaca has his team keeping it simple.
Jamestown Storms Back Late To Win Over Batavia
After getting shut down by Batavia starter Seth Maness for six innings, the Jamestown Jammers dinged the Batavia bullpen for the third time in the series to rally for seven combined runs in the seventh and eighth innings to top the Muckdogs, 8-6, at Diethrick Park Friday night.
Sal Bando, Jr. Forges His Own Identity
Sal Bando Jr. was just trying to be like his dad when his father told him to stop.
Despite not getting drafted, Bando Jr. was hoping to reach the majors and was in his second minor-league season in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization when former Milwaukee Brewer Sal Bando had a father-to-son chat.
Despite not getting drafted, Bando Jr. was hoping to reach the majors and was in his second minor-league season in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization when former Milwaukee Brewer Sal Bando had a father-to-son chat.
Intimidating Jeff Niemann Working On Keeping Pitches Down
At 6-foot-9, Jeff Niemann can be an intimidating presence on the mound.
Only three active players -- Jon Rauch (6'11"), Chris Young (6'10") and Kam Mickolio (6'9") -- can match him in height.
Only three active players -- Jon Rauch (6'11"), Chris Young (6'10") and Kam Mickolio (6'9") -- can match him in height.
Palm Beach Drops Series After 3-2 Loss
The Palm Beach Cardinals (6-3, 35-43) got an eighth-inning homer from Domnit Bolivar but were unable to overcome a three-run fifth inning by the Brad
Victor Sanchez Leads Venezuelan 2011 Class
If the United States that boasts of having Bryce Harper, the famous baseball player that Sports Illustrated called "The One" before the draft in 2010, then soon say that Venezuela has a player Victor Sanchez with a superlative talent. The 16-year-old is the single most desired by different organizations in Major League Baseball, for what will be the beginning of the process of signing players in the international arena that takes place every year on this day, July 2 .
Jeff Luhnow Previews Future Cardinals
You've seen the names come through St. Louis this season: Daniel Descalso, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Sanchez. These are just a few of the Memphis farm hands that are making names for themselves in the big leagues.
Cardinals Vs. Reds: Rich Tradition Of July 4 Showdowns
The Cardinals will renew a red-white-and-blue rivalry July 4 when they play the Reds.
Cesar Izturis Cleared For Baseball Activities
Cesar Izturis (elbow surgery) was cleared to start baseball activities, and the plan is for him to start a progression plan in extended spring training on Saturday.
Matt Holliday In Lineup As DH After Illness; Trever Miller Has Fond Memories Of Time At Trop; David Freese's Time Off Healed Hand & Ankles; Etc...
Matt Holliday got a sort of half-day off on Friday, the result of an illness that struck him on Thursday night. Holliday served as the Cardinals' designated hitter in their series opener against Tampa Bay rather than playing in left field.
Bridgeport Signs Julio Manon
The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signings of pitchers Julio Manon and Raymar Diaz. Both Manon and Diaz will make their Park City debuts.
Brian Walton On KXnO FOX Sports Radio 7-1-11
Brian Walton’s weekly discussion about the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals with Ken Miller and Jim Brinson of KXnO FOX Sports Radio 1460 in Des Moines.
Rick Ankiel Activated; Dan Radison Dismissed
The Nationals have placed infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist and activated outfielder Rick Ankiel.
Cardinals Behind Enemy Lines: Rays
Jason Collette of DRaysBay.com and Baseball Prospectus discusses this weekend’s series at the Trop between St. Louis and Tampa Bay.
New York Times Sells $117 Million Stake In Red Sox
The New York Times has sold off a considerable share of Fenway Sports Group, the venture company that owns the Boston Red Sox, for $117 million to three separate undisclosed buyers, according to the Boston Globe.
Brian Harper Named Coach For US Team In 2011 Futures Game
Twelve-time National League All-Star catcher Mike Piazza will lead the U.S. Team against the World Team, which will be managed by five-time N.L. All-Star and former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez, in the 2011 XM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday, July 10th at Chase Field in Arizona.
Thoughts On The Promotion Of Carlos Martinez
As most of you know, St. Louis Cardinals prospect Carlos Martinez was promoted from Low-A Quad Cities to High-A Palm Beach this week. His first start yesterday went well: six innings, four hits, two runs, four walks, seven strikeouts. The strikeouts are great to see, the walks not so much, though command wobbles are to be expected from a 19-year-old power pitcher.
Tony LaRussa On The DH: 'Dump It'
This evening at Tropicana Field, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will begin what could be his final regular-season appearance in his native Tampa Bay area.
Bernie Bytes 7-1-11: Cardinals Must Finish Strong
The Cardinals are at Tampa Bay for the weekend to begin their final push leading into the All-Star Game break. Coming off their sweep in Baltimore, the Cardinals have a good opportunity to close out the first half in a positive way.
Top International Targets
Finding a consensus on how to rank the top players in Latin America based on talent alone is a challenge.
The 70 First-Half Heroes In Baseball
26. Lance Berkman, Cardinals RF. Defying his age with 20 home runs, 58 RBIs, a .997 OPS (and upsetting Astros honk Milo Hamilton), though he's slowed bit since his blazing start.
Minor League Notes: 7-1-11
St. Louis Cardinals third base prospect Zack Cox is having a difficult transition to Double-A. Drafted in the first round last year from the University of Arkansas, he was supposed to be a highly-advanced college bat who could zip through the minors. He signed a major league contract with $6 million, but if his current performance is any indicator he won't be ready for the Show soon.
Heath Wyatt Finding Success As Pro
After the whirlwind of the Major League Baseball draft, signing and reporting, former Southeastern baseball players Justin Miller and Heath Wyatt are settling into their new profession of professional baseball players nicely.
Chris Carpenter's Three Nights In June
In dispatching the Orioles Wednesday night, Chris Carpenter threw 132 pitches, the second-highest total in his career and most since 1998. What’s more is that over his last three games, he chucked an amazing total of 380 — amazing in part because he has thrown only 21 games in his career of 120 pitches or more, and he has a streak of three in a row at age 36.
Scott Cooper: Former Cardinals Infielder, Future Coach?
It’s been 16 years since Scott Cooper wore a St. Louis Cardinals jersey and while he only spent one season wearing the birds on the bat, the Pattonville High School graduate is still considered a hometown fan favorite.
Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook 7-1-11
The Florida State League Cards welcome top pitching prospect, right-hander Carlos Martinez, to their rotation as they try to improve on a disappointing first half.
Cardinals Minor League Notebook 7-1-11
Nick Additon tosses 5 1/3 innings of one-hit ball in Memphis’ win. Amaury Cazana knocks in two runs in Mexico. Alex Castellanos, Eric Duncan each drive in two runs in Springfield loss. Niko Vasquez plates five runs in Palm Beach victory. Chris Edmondson drives in three runs in Quad Cities’ defeat.
Future Shock: Finding The Next Ace
So how does the industry define an ace? Is in on a performance level? A scouting level? Some combination or both, or something more esoteric? “I think every team has an ace,” said one American League Scouting Director. “There is someone on the staff who is a leader both on and off the field, but I don't think ace necessarily equates to No. 1 starter.”
Batavia Blanks Jamestown With Outstanding Pitching Performance
A trio of Batavia hurlers turned in the team’s best pitching performance of the season as the Muckdogs blanked the host Jamestown Jammers 2-0 Thursday night in New York-Pennsylvania League action.
Rafael Landestoy Named Licey Manager
Rafael Landestoy returns as leader for a third stint with the Tigres del Licey.
Landestoy will be officially launched next Tuesday at the team's offices at the Estadio Quisqueya.
Landestoy will be officially launched next Tuesday at the team's offices at the Estadio Quisqueya.
Tony LaRussa Talks About His Career, Mark McGwire, The DH, & A Host Of Issues
After a middling playing career as a middle infielder, he began managing in the minors in 1978, made it to the majors the next season with the White Sox and has been at it ever since, having moved to the A's, then the Cardinals, winning more games (2,682) than the Rays have played.
Emotional Homecoming In Store For Tony LaRussa Vs. Rays
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is going back to his Florida, the place where it all began, and he's taking his baseball family with him.
David Carpenter Has Perfect Debut In Astros Win
With his Major League debut under his belt, Astros reliever David Carpenter plans to give the baseball he used to record his first Major League strikeout to his father, who was in attendance for Houston's 7-0 win on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park.
Is This Lance Berkman's Best First Half Ever?
In his blog and during his radio show on Thursday, Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz sought to answer the question: Where would the St. Louis Cardinals be without Lance Berkman? I wondered today where Lance Berkman is going with them.
Lance Berkman Ok With June Numbers; A Matter of Timing For Brandon Dickson; Etc...
June closed on Lance Berkman Thursday night. His numbers suggest an abrupt downturn from April and an incremental drop from May. Berkman reminded that numbers can lie.
Father-Son Duo Climbing To The Top
They climb together. Johnny Rodriguez and his son Sean Rodriguez share a journey. Baseball is a bond, and their mountain's peak is the goal.
Nick Stavinoha Home Run Earns Memphis Record
Soon after Nick Stavinoha hit his eighth-inning home run that helped close out the Redbirds' 3-1 win over Oklahoma City Thursday night, it was announced that he had become the team's all-time home-run leader with 58.
Nick Stavinoha: New Memphis All-Time HR Leader
Rich Rundles: Not So Fast
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