Minor League Transactions August 2-11

Braves activated Vladimir Nunez from the disabled list.

Cubs activated Mark Johnson from the disabled list.

Marlins outright Jorge Sosa from 40-man roster.

Athletics signed Yadel Marti.

Padres activated Jason Adams from the disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: LHP Nate Robertson
Released: RHP Kyle Mura
Acquired: 2B Mike Folli from Rays for future considerations
Recalled: RHP Fernando Salas, OF Allen Craig
Added to 40-man roster: C Steve Hill
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Nick Stavinoha
Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (Double-A to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: C Arnoldi Cruz, C Geoff Klein, C Audry Perez, 1B Alan Ahmady
Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Mura

Baseball America

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 8-5-10

Kyle Mura: End Of The Cardinals Line

Ramon Delgado: Earns Big Promotion

Jefferson Segundo: Suspension Served

Jesse Simpson: Heading To Florida

Jose Rada: Full-Season Debut

Luis De La Cruz: Joins Catchers Wasteland

Springfield Cardinals Report 8-5-10: Kyle Lohse To Make Rehab Start; Francisco Samuel, Ramon Delgado Promoted; Kyle Mura Released; Ect...

Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Kyle Mura: Back To The Mound In Florida

The Cardinal Nation

Springfield Cardinals Report 6-26-10: Mark Diapoules To Start; Adam Reifer, Blake King A-S's; Andrew Brown, Kyle Mura, & Casey Mulligan Injury Updates

Tulsa Drillers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 6:10 p.m. at Hammons Field
Springfield News-Leader

Blake King: 11th Cardinals Texas League All-Star

Minor League Notebook: Host Families Are Key In The Low Minors

Batavia Muckdogs general manager Travis Sick is a very busy man these days with an important set of duties few even know he and his peers hold.

STL Globe-Democrat

Cardinals Plan To Give Jeff Suppan A Start; David Freese Back, Bats First; Ryan Franklin Rested

The Cardinals were encouraged enough by Jeff Suppan's bullpen session Saturday at Chase Field to schedule the former Cardinals playoff MVP for a start this coming week, general manager John Mozeliak said.

STL Today

MiLB Transactions June 2-7: Cardinals Release Eight

Cubs placed Mark Johnson on the 7-day disabled list.
Indians released Josh Phelps.
Royals granted Brad Thompson free agency.

St. Louis Cardinals
Released: RHP Jose Calero, RHP Luis Orozco, RHP Alejandro Pinard, RHP Michael Thompson, LHP John Durham, LHP Kyle Heim, 1B Roberto Perez, 2B Gerardo Mambell
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jon Jay
Loaned to Mexican League: OF Amaury Cazana Marti
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Mura, 1B Andrew Brown, SS Luis Mateo, OF D'Marcus Ingram
Reinstated from DL: RHP Chuck Fick, RHP Francisco Samuel

Baseball America

Springfield Cardinals Report 6-10-10: Brian Broderick To Start; Andrew Brown & Kyle Mura Hit D.L.; Tyler Henley Sent Down & Francisco Samuel Activated

Tulsa Drillers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Notebook 6-9-10

Daryl Jones and Brian Broderick were hot for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A club this past week.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 6-7-10

Kyle Mura: Quick Return To Disabled List

Francisco Samuel: Could Second Time Be A Charm?

Springfield Cardinals Fall To San Antonio Missions 4-0

The Springfield Cardinals opened up a three game series against the San Antonio Missions on Saturday night and they were in for a pitcher's duel from the outset with Chuckie Fick for the Cards and Wynn Pelzer for the Missions.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site

Jose Garcia Promoted To Springfield, Chuckie Fick Activated; Arquimedes Nieto Sent Back To Palm Beach

The departure of second baseman Aaron Miles to the St. Louis Cardinals has created an opportunity for Jose Garcia.
Springfield News-Leader

Arquimedes Nieto: Following The Evan MacLane Plan
Chuckie Fick: Re-Activated In Springfield
Jose Garcia: FSL All-Star Back To Texas League

Springfield Cardinals Notebook 6-2-10

Our weekly report on St. Louis’ Double-A club includes a BABIP review for hitters. David Kopp took two wins during the week.

The Cardinal Nation

Kyle Lohse In Good Spirits Following Surgery; Allen Craig Recalled, Adam Ottavino To Start Saturday; Cardinals Honor Veterans On Memorial Day; Etc...

Kyle Lohse walked into the Cardinals' clubhouse on Monday afternoon in good spirits but with an enormous wrap covering nearly his entire right arm, all the way down to the base of his fingers.
Cardinals Official Site

Righthander Adam Ottavino, reasonably impressive in his major league debut last Saturday in Chicago, still is here and, in fact, likely will start for the Cardinals in another national TV game Saturday here against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cardinal Beat

Allen Craig is back with the Cardinals after spending just over a month with Triple A Memphis.
STL Globe-Democrat

Kyle Lohse returned to Busch Stadium on Monday sporting a massive bandage on his right arm and with no definite idea when he will pitch again.
STL Globe-Democrat

Allen Craig: Return Shot In The Bigs

Kyle Mura Sees Progress In Return To Mound

It's been more than a year since Kyle Mura pitched in a regulation baseball game, but the Springfield Cardinals pitcher wasn't about to use that as an excuse.

Springfield News-Leader

Kyle Mura Returns To The Mound; Springfield Cardinals Lineup

A little more than a year after he had surgery to replace the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, Springfield Cardinals pitcher Kyle Mura returns to the mound today for his first start of the 2010 season.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Report 5-30-10: Kyle Mura To Start; Wait & See With Eduardo Sanchez; Aaron Miles Could Be Called Up

Game Today

San Antonio Missions vs. Springfield Cardinals, 2:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Blowout San Antonio Missions, Win 12-5

For the first time in 2010, the Springfield Cardinals played against the San Antonio Missions on Saturday evening.
Springfield Cardinals Official Site

Matt Carpenter collected three hits and three RBIs on Saturday night, leading the Springfield Cardinals to a 12-5 blowout victory against Simon Castro and the San Antonio Missions in the opener of a three-game set at Hammons Field.
Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Report 5-29-10: Brian Broderick To Start; Stan Musial Boobleheads; Etc...

San Antonio Missions vs. Springfield Cardinals, 6:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader