Springfield Introduces Joe Kruzel With Superstitious Number

When Joe Kruzel was a walk-on player at the University of Toledo, the only number that was left when selecting uniforms was the No. 13.

Springfield News-Leader

Cardinals Set To Hire Ben Johnson As Memphis Manager

The Cardinals are going outside their organization to hire their new manager for Triple A Memphis, STLSportspage.com has learned.

STL Sports Page

Year After Trades, Lane Thomas & Juan Yepez Earning Rave Reviews From Cardinals

The trades that brought Lane Thomas and Juan Yepez into the Cardinals’ organization last year did not generate major headlines or high expectations.

STL Sports Page

Springfield Returns With Talented Roster For 2018

Cardinals baseball is back in Springfield.

Springfield News Leader

Springfield Preps For Texas League Season

There's a big difference between Jupiter Florida and Springfield Missouri.

OzarksFirst

Springfield Back In Town

The Springfield Cardinals will open the new 2018 Double-AA baseball season Thursday night in Midland, TX.

Ozarks First

Three Young Cardinals Stand Out Against Marlins

The loudest statement, by far, was St. Louisan Scott Van Slyle’s two-homer, five RBI performance for the Miami Marlins, who beat the Cardinals 6-4 in the baseball exhibition opener Friday. But there were some intriguing talking points created by several young players from the Cardinals’ side.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Announce Minor League Coaching Staffs & Player Development Assignments For 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today their 2018 minor league coaching staffs for their affiliate teams in addition to their player development personnel for the upcoming season. The Cardinals Farm System finished 4th among all teams in overall winning pct. (.546; 410-341) in 2017, winning league titles at Memphis (Pacific Coast League) and Palm Beach (co-winner in Florida State League).
St. Louis Official Site

In announcing their Minor League staff and player-development assignments for 2018 on Thursday, the Cardinals revealed significant shakeup within their coaching staff ranks.
St. Louis Official Site

Former Cardinals All-Stars Ryan Ludwick and Jason Isringhausen have joined the Cardinals' minor league field staff, the organization announced Thursday in its annual reveal of the minor league staff and player development assignments for the upcoming season.
Cardinal Beat

Most of the managers remain the same, but there will be a lot of new pitching and hitting coaches in the mix in the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system this season.
Fox Sports Midwest

Former All-Stars Jason Isringhausen and Ryan Ludwick will move into field roles for 2018 as the St. Louis Cardinals have announced their minor league coaching staff and some additions to their player development personnel for the upcoming season.
STL Baseball Weekly

Position Change Helps Oscar Mercado Break Through

One of the best things to ever happen to Oscar Mercado at the plate was the Cardinals moving him farther away from it.

Baseball America

Sandy Alcantara Breaks The Language Barrier

Carnitas and guacamole were the only words Sandy Alcantara would have recognized if he had even bothered to look at the Chipotle menu. His English skills were so limited, though, he didn’t waste time looking at the menu.

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Faith & Family Steer Sandy Alcantara

Sandy Alcantara had cried himself to sleep on a nightly basis for almost three months, and he was tired of it. He was lonely, homesick and desperate to move back in with his parents.

Post-Dispatch

Sandy Alcantara Gets A Surprise Call-Up To Cardinals

Sandy Alcantara initially thought he was in trouble when he was summoned into manager Johnny Rodriguez’s office Thursday afternoon at Hammons Field. His dread grew even more when he realized that Class AA Springfield pitching coach Jason Simontacchi was also in the room.

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2017 Texas League Best Tools: Magneuris Sierra, Matt Pearce & Casey Grayson

Baseball America asked the men with the best seats in the house to break down the best players in each minor league in a variety of categories. Full-season managers, often with input from their coaching staffs, completed our Best Tools surveys in July.

Baseball America

Could Magneuris Sierra Follow In Billy Hamilton's Fleet Footsteps?

As he legged, bunted and stole his way through the minors, Cincinnati speedster Billy Hamilton wanted to know the pitcher’s tendencies, the catcher’s arm, the lead he could take, everything he could about the 90-feet land grab he was about to make, and absolutely nothing whatsoever about the one thing he couldn’t outrun.

Post-Dispatch

Joe Kruzel Ready To Lead State College

Joe Kruzel’s view is to let his players relax, breathe and learn from their mistakes.

Centre Daily Times

Want To See Magneuris Sierra Play In Springfield? Better Hurry

Johnny Rodriguez remembers the first time he saw Magneuris Sierra.

Springfield News-Leader

Oscar Mercado Shifts From Shortstop To Outfield; Sandy Alcantara Struggling At Double-A Springfield

In the recent past, the Cardinals have had success at developing prospects when a change of position is needed. Most notably, outfielder Stephen Piscotty was originally drafted as a third baseman but moved to the outfield after encountering accuracy issues throwing the ball.

Post-Dispatch

Are Cardinals On Verge Of Signing Luis Robert? Jose Adolis Garcia Discusses

If Adolis Garcia has any inside of knowledge about whether fellow Cuban Luis Robert is going to sign with the Cardinals, he isn’t saying.

STL Sports Page

Jack Flaherty Off To Strong Start In Springfield; Carson Kelly On A Roll; Junior Fernandez Is Finding Consistency

The Cardinals don’t have much of a need for starting pitching right now as their starters collectively have a 3.46 ERA, good for fifth in the National League. But pitching prospect Jack Flaherty may assure that the Cardinals are also set for the foreseeable future.

Post-Dispatch

Springfield Hits The Road For Opening Day

As Springfield Cardinals manager Johnny Rodriguez prepares for his Texas League debut on Thursday night, there are no nerves at play.

Springfield News Leader