Friday, May 8, 2020

Former Cardinals Playing In Nicaragua 5-8-2020: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Six Innings For The Win



Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Masaya) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (6-3).

Masaya beat Costa Caribe 9-4

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-6 with two runs.

Boer beat Esteli 16-8

Burn Like Mike: Watching 'Last Dance' Bulls Has Shown Jack Flaherty How Michael Jordan Ruled

Born the same year that started with White Sox minor-leaguer Michael Jordan bound for Class AAA Nashville and ended with the legend scoring 33 points in the second victory of what became the Chicago Bulls’ 18-game winning streak, Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty is too young to have seen the Air Show at its soaring heights, or remember its “threepeat” sequel.

Post-Dispatch

Amateur Baseball Takes Refuge In The Streets Of The Dominican Republic

One hit after another, the balls continue to fly in Santo Domingo, one of the main baseball capitals in the Caribbean. But now, in times of coronavirus, they do not fly the fence of the 'play' but they land on the roads or, occasionally, in the headlights of a car.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Could COVID19 Worsen The Tommy John Epidemic?

With the boredom of social isolation, ever-improving weather, and the absence of play, baseball athletes and their families are more excited than ever to get back out there on the diamond. I too must confess; I am very excited to have my son return to Little League!

Medium

2020 MLB Draft Will Only Be Five Rounds

Jeff Passan Twitter

Adam Wainwright: 'I'm Not Done Yet...Love To Play Again next Year'

Two years ago Adam Wainwright was this close to calling it quits, as he's told KMOX in the past. But now it sounds like he's a long way from retirement.

KMOX

Time To Treat Mom - The Best Cardinal Fan In The House - For Mother's Day

Moms throughout Cardinal Nation will be celebrating Mother’s Day a little different this year.

STL Sports Page

Dylan Carlson Debuts, Homers Off Jacob DeGrom In A (Simulated) Doozy Of A Win For Cardinals

By the time he came to the plate for his second at-bat after the fanfare of his arrival, the buzz created by Dylan Carlson’s presence in the Cardinals’ lineup for the first time on May 8, 2020, had likely subsided, rocked to sleep like the lineup itself by Jacob deGrom.

Birdland

Five NL Central Sluggers With A Wallop

The Major League power surge over the past five years has provided the game with a new generation of sluggers who can captivate sellout crowds with one swing. The National League Central is no exception, and the division's hitter-friendly ballparks provide the perfect environment for the big bats.

St. Louis Official Site

2011 Revisited: Oral History On The Historic Cardinals Comeback To Air On KMOX

Since March 23, KMOX has aired one of the greatest comeback stories in sports history, the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals run to the World Series.

KMOX

A Few Changes Could Take Baseball In Empty Stadiums From Bearable To Exciting

The numbers are in.

BenFred

CPBL The First To Open Pro Baseball Games To Fans In 2020

Taiwan's professional baseball league has become the first in the world to play before spectators, admitting up to 1,000 fans to each of its two scheduled games Friday evening.

Focus Taiwan

Audio: Harrison Bader On Offseason Workouts 5-8-2020

Former Cardinals Playing In KBO 5-8-2020: Jamie Romak Doubles & Walks

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Lotte beat SK 9-8 in 10 innings

Jose Miguel Fernandez Off To Quick Start In New KBO Season

Jose Miguel Fernandez, the Cuban hitting machine operating in South Korean baseball, hasn't seen too many pitches he didn't like so far during the opening week of the 2020 season.

Yonhap News Agency