Matt Carpenter's Go-Go Cardinals Can't Keep Pace In 'The Show'; Real-Deal Pitching Powers Other 2020 Simulations

As the readied to face the Cardinals and their veteran starter over the weekend, Oakland lefty Jesus Luzardo, who has 12 innings in the majors, none against a National League foe, and had just turned 9 when Adam Wainwright emerged as an October closer, whispered this scouting report to anyone listening.

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Why MLB Hitters Should Fear Daniel Ponce De Leon's Four-Seam Fastball

Wherever Daniel Ponce de Leon has pitched professionally, he's done pretty well.

KSDK

Ever Heard Of The 'Cardinal Way?' We Asked Some Players To Explain

Is it about playing the game the right way? Does it mean carrying on a tradition? Or is the way a person acts both on and off the field? The 'Cardinal way' has been described as all that and more.

KMOX

Daniel Poncedeleon Was Staking Claim

We all hated to see spring training shut down and the MLB season put on hold, maybe none more than St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon

Call To The Pen

Whitey Herzog Says Cardinals Would Have Advantage In Start-Up Because Of Pitching Depth

An inveterate sports television watcher, Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager and former American Basketball League referee, invariably used to fall asleep while watching a late-night game only to awake in the morning and find himself watching the same game again.

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Busch Visit By Mookie Betts & Dodgers Would Have Been Early Test Of Cardinals' Contending Aspirations

ith the bases loaded and the bullpen spent from Saturday’s 14-inning slog, the Cardinals curiously seemed ready to essentially, virtually abandon Sunday’s game and get on with the week.

Birdland

Baseball's Future Is Now. Welcome To Virtual Spring Training

It would be another few hours before the clubhouse closed, a few days before he closed up his spring rental, and another week before Florida closed all gyms. Still, as a few teammates got in their final throws before vamoosing home, Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon stopped to consider how to maintain himself for the opportunities he forced open.

Post-Dispatch

Carlos Martinez Dominates Competition

Because Miles Mikolas was not expected to be ready for the first day of the season due to injury, the competition for fifth place in the Cardinals' rotation could be different when baseball activities resume.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Four Takeaways From Cardinals Spring Training

When Major League Baseball decided to cancel the rest of Spring Training and delay the start of the regular season, the Cardinals were just beginning to pivot toward the final stretch of their camp. The regulars were going to see more playing time, and manager Mike Shildt and his staff were going to start making roster decisions about who we might see come the start of the season.

St. Louis Official Site

Now Cardinals Baseball Has Really Stopped

That’s all, folks.

BenFred

The Cardinals Could Benefit If Baseball Crams 162 Games Into 4 1/2 Months

A jam-packed schedule may give the St. Louis Cardinals a get out of jail free card when it comes to their oddly-constructed, redundant roster.

Cheap Seats

Bob Zimmerman Using Knowledge From His Career To Help Other Pitchers, Including Dakota Hudson

Bob Zimmerman believes his professional pitching career did not progress as far as he would have liked because of some bad advice, and some of his own mistakes, that occurred while he was in the minor leagues.

STL Sports Page

Kwang-Hyun Kim Is Making Cardinals Rotation Look Like Home

Baseball, sort of like fishing, tends to be more or less the same no matter where you go.

BenFred

Alex Reyes Speeds Into Relief Picture After Daniel Ponce De Leon Makes His Case As In Starter Competition; Virus Concerns Close Clubhouse; Extra Bases

With innings growing scarcer for all of the contenders to be the fifth starter in the Cardinals’ rotation, Alex Reyes saw his assignment shift Monday to a shorter outing.

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Back From Groin Injury, Kwang-Hyun Kim Continues Adapting; Alex Reyes Closes It Out; Cardinals Seek Pitcher Improvement -- At The Plate; Up Next

The drive time from Kwang-Hyun Kim’s home in Incheon, South Korea, to the country’s capital in Seoul is roughly 30 minutes if the roads are clear. But when traffic backs up, the commute can easily be extended upwards of two hours.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Beat Twins 3-0: Daniel Ponce De Leon Strikes Out Two Over Five Innings For The Hold; Kwang-Hyun Kim Strikes Out Four Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win; Austin Dean Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Taking care of business to begin the work week! pic.twitter.com/kqza0X1pcs

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 9, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Austin Dean started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Edmundo Sosa started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Kwang-Hyun Kim started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-2)
Daniel Ponce De Leon entered in the fourth and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-5)
Alex Reyes entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

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Mike Shildt Likes His Team's Style - And The Wins, Too; Kolten Wong Leaves Game In First; Jordan Hicks Plays Thge Waiting Game; Brett Cecil Walks Two But Survives; Safe Driver Award

The wins and losses don’t count for another couple of weeks, but exhibition games can reflect a style of play. And manager Mike Shildt likes his club’s style.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Agree To Terms & Sign 24 Players For 2020 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms and signed one-year contracts for the 2020 season with 24 players. The team also announced that it has renewed the contract of pitcher Jack Flaherty.

St. Louis Official Site

Yairo Munoz Mystery Weighs Heavy On Mike Shildt

Yairo Munoz should know.

BenFred

Watching, Not Waiting: Cardinals 'Pivot' Spring Schedule From Getting Ready To Getting Results

There have been times in these early games when veteran switch-hitter Dexter Fowler has gone to the plate, checked where his hands are as he sets to swing, checked his feet, checked his timing and rocked in sync with the pitcher. He’s recognized the pitch, its oncoming path over the middle of the plate — right down the boulevard of the strike zone — and readied himself to uncoil for a swing.

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