April 29 In Peoria History

Throughout our history the Chiefs have played 33 games (14–19 record) with five games postponed on April 29.

Chiefs Blog

Peoria: A (Non) Typical Day

Well yesterday had a little bit of everything, but most importantly two Chiefs wins to start this series and roadtrip. Alex Reyes got the win in game one as the Chiefs won 11-6. The nightcap was delayed by rain but the Chiefs won in extras 6-3. Here are today’s Game Notes as the Chiefs go for three straight wins in Beloit. As you’ll see in the game notes, Jimmy Reed starts here tomorrow and Silfredo Garcia in game one at Cedar Rapids Friday. After that the rotation is up in the air due to the rainouts.

Playing In Peoria

Happy Presidents Day

Presidents Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of February in honor of the nation’s first president, George Washington. Washington took office in April 1789, and since then, 43 other men have claimed the title of the president of the United States.

Chirp Chatter

Drafting Catchers

I've been writing about the Rays draft prospects a lot lately. The list is coated with high school catchers. My curious side got to working and wondered how catchers drafted in the first three rounds have fared in the majors, so let's take a look.

Beyond The Boxscore

Is Not Signing Minor League Veterans Really The Cardinals Problem?

In recent days, I have seen several columns in the traditional news media that regularly cover the St. Louis Cardinals engage in what for them is a continuing theme – second-guessing the organization’s commitment to building from within.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League Report 8-2-08

Tyler Herron pitched eight shutout frames for the Palm Beach Saturday, giving up only three hits and a walk, while striking out three to pick up his second win for the Cardinals.
The Birdhouse Version

Future Redbirds Version

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-29-08

Tyler Norrick:
Shoulder Strain Shelves Him

Ismael Cardona:
Returned To GCL Cardinals

Gabe Johnson:
Takes Career 89 Miles Northeast

More Cardinals Minor League Roster Moves 7-18-08

Gabe Johnson:
Second Time Around Ends Same As First

Brandon Buckman:
Second DL Return

J.D. Stambaugh:
Activated In Gulf Coast League

Memphis Redbirds Report 7-15-08

The St. Louis Cardinals’ Triple-A affiliate heads into the break on an impressive 16-6 run.

The Birdhouse

Omaha Beats Memphis 3-2 In Game 2 Of DH: Haerther 2 RBI's, Robinson & Phelps 1 Double Each, Hoffpauir & Washington 2 Walks Each, Norrick 8 K's

Individual Highlights:
Shane Robinson 1-for-5 with 1 2B & 1 K.
Jarrett Hoffpauir 0-for-2 with 2 BB's, 1 HBP, & 1 SB.
Josh Phelps 1-for-4 with 1 2B.
Rico Washington 1-for-2 with 2 Runs, 2 BB's, & 1 K.
Cody Haerther 1-for-4 with 2 RBI's & 1 K.
John Wasdin 4 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 1 WP, & 5 K's(pitches-strikes:63-39)(ground out-fly out:3-4).
Mark Worrell 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:15-9)(ground out-fly out:1-0).

Rough Outing:
Nick Stavinoha 0-for-4 with 1 K & 1 GIDP.
D'Angelo Jimenez 0-for-2 with 1 Sacrifice, 1 BB & 1 K.
Gabe Johnson 0-for-4 with 2 K's & 1 Throwing Error.
Tyler Norrick Loss(0-1), Started, 4 Innings, 1 Hit, 2 Runs(1 ER), 6 BB's, & 8 K's(pitches-strikes:84-41)(ground out-fly out:1-3).

Boxscore

Redbirds Official Site Post Game

Commercial Appeal DH Post Game

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-10-08

Gabe Johnson:
Second Return From D.L.

Matt Scherer:
Not So Fast, Back To Memphis

Brian Broderick:
To Quad Cities D.L.

Jason Buursma:
Collegiate Awards Continue

Fernando Salas:
Futures Games Replacement

Memphis Redbirds Report 6-24-08

The second-place Redbirds went 4-2 on the week as Kelvin Jimenez and Mark Worrell lead the staff.

The Birdhouse

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 6-20-08

Gabe Johnson:
Veteran Heads Back To The D.L.

Shaun Garceau:
Activated At Palm Beach

Adam Daniels:
On The Move Again

Mark McCormick:
An Old Friend Is Not A Good One

Memphis Beats Albuquerque 5-4 In Game 2 Of DH: Washington Two-Out Grand Slam, Jimenez Follows w/Solo HR, Rasmus Doubles, Mortensen Gets Wild

Individual Highlights:
Colby Rasmus 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Rico Washington 1-for-3 with 1 HR, 4 Two-Out RBI's, & 1 Run.
D'Angelo Jimenez 2-for-3 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Josh Phelps 1-for-1.
John Wasdin (H, 2), 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:11-7)(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Jason Motte (SV, 3), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:13-9)(ground out-fly out:0-2).

Rough Outing:
Gabe Johnson 0-for-3.
Clayton Mortensen Win(1-1), Started, 5.1 Innings, 3 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 4 BB's, 4 WP's, 3 HR's, & 4 K's(pitches-strikes:93-52)(ground out-fly out:7-5)(0-for-1 with 1 BB At The Plate).

Boxscore

Redbirds Official Site Post Game

Commercial Appeal DH Post Game

Memphis Beat Iowa 3-2: Stavinoha Doubles & 1 RBI, Rasmus 2 Hits & 1 RBI, Haerther 3 Walks, Walters Nice Outing, Flores Collects 4th Save

Individual Highlights:
Colby Rasmus 2-for-4 with 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Nick Stavinoha 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & 1 Run.
Cody Haerther 1-for-1 with 3 BB's & 1 CS.
Gabe Johnson 1-for-1 with 1 SB.
P.J. Walters Win(5-1), Started, 6 Innings, 6 hits, 2 Runs(All ER), , 3 BB's(1 IBB), 1 WP, & 7 K's(pitches-strikes:97-64)(ground out-fly out:6-5)(0-for-1 with 1 Sacrifice At The Plate).
Matt Scherer (H, 1), 1 Inning,1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:15-8)(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Jason Motte (H, 8), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:14-11)(ground out-fly out:2-0).
Ron Flores (SV, 4), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:12-9)(ground out-fly out:0-2).

Rough Outing:
Brian Barden 0-for-4.
Josh Phelps 0-for-4.
David Freese 0-for-4 with 2 K's.
D'Angelo Jimenez 0-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 GIDP.

Boxscore

Redbirds Official Site Post Game

Commercial Appeal

Mike Parisi Returns, Hurls Complete Game

Fresh off his first stint in the major leagues, it didn't take Redbirds pitcher Mike Parisi long to understand the importance of Wednesday's game against the Iowa Cubs.

Commercial Appeal

Memphis Beats Iowa 5-2: Parisi Nice Complete Game, Barden 2-Run HR & 3 Runs, Stavinoha & Freese 1 RBI Each, Phelps & G.Johnson 2 Walks Each

Individual Highlights:
Brian Barden 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 Two-Out RBI's, 3 Runs, 1 BB, 2 K's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Colby Rasmus 2-for-4 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Nick Stavinoha 2-for-5 with 1 RBI & 1 Run.
Josh Phelps 0-for-1 with 2 BB's, 1 HBP, 1 SB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
David Freese 0-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 Sac Fly, & 1 K.
Gabe Johnson 0-for-2 with 2 BB's & 1 K.
Mike Parisi Win(3-1), CG, 9 Innings, 4 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 HR, 4 K's, & 1 PO(pitches-strikes:103-73)(ground out-fly out:14-8)(0-for-3 with 1 Sacrifice, 1 K, & 1 GIDP At The Plate).

Rough Outing:
D'Angelo Jimenez 0-for-4 & Assisted In 1 Double Play.

Boxscore

Redbirds Official Site Post Game

Commercial Appeal Post Game

Mark Johnson Memphis Catcher

Veteran Backstop Activated From D.L.

Round Rock Beats Memphis 3-2: Freese Solo HR, Phelps 1 RBI, G.Johnson & Washington Both Double, Mortensen Decent Outing

Individual Highlights:
David Freese 1-for-3 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Gabe Johnson 1-for-1 with 1 2B.
Rico Washington 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 BB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Bryan Anderson 1-for-2 with 2 BB's.
Josh Phelps 1-for-1 with 1 RBI & 1 BB.
John Wasdin 2.2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:37-23)(ground out-fly out:1-4)(inherited runners-scored:3-0).

Rough Outing:
Brian Barden 0-for-4 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Cody Haerther 0-for-4 with 2 K's.
Clayton Mortensen Loss(0-1), Started, 5.1 Innings, 7 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 4 BB's, 1 WP, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:105-62)(ground out-fly out:7-5)(1-for-2 At The Plate).
Ron Flores 1 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 1 HR(pitches-strikes:12-10)(ground out-fly out:1-2).

Boxscore

Redbirds Official Site Post Game

Commercial Appeal Post Game

Cardinals Minor League Report 6-6-08

Quad Cities pitcher Nick Additon may not be faster than a speeding bullet, or more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but other than that, he's pitching like Superman. Additon has not given up an earned run in his last 26 innings pitched, spanning six games, dating back to May 16th.
The Birdhouse Version

Future Redbirds Version