With MLB-High Seven Picks, Can Cardinals Unearth Sure Things In An Unsure, Abbreviated Draft?

There is a certain rhythm to how Major League Baseball’s annual amateur draft usually unwinds through the course of three days, 40 rounds, and more than 1,000 names — revving from the pulse-quickening first picks to the roster-filling lightning rounds on Day 3. Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores likes to say the draft has “three different personalities.”

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Three Cardinals Questions That Won't Be Answered If MLB Cancels Baseball Season

I’ve prepared myself for the likely development that there will no no major league baseball season in 2020 — and the even more likely development that if there is a season that I won’t be able to watch the St. Louis Cardinals play any games at Busch Stadium

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With No Games To Scout, Randy Flores & Cardinals Continue 'Full Throttle' Prep For Draft

On the clock and forced to choose between another four hours on hold with Delta Airlines or stealing a few hours of sleep, Cardinals assistant general manager and draft helmsman Randy Flores made the call, electing to keep his rental car and deal with canceling his flight later.

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How Worried Should The Cardinals Be About Paul Goldschmidt?

The Cardinals reached the 2019 NLCS on the strength of their pitching and defense, as the team’s offensive efforts could best be described as middle of the pack. After letting Marcell Ozuna leave in free agency and trading Jose Martinez to the Rays, St. Louis did more to subtract than add from the lineup during the offseason, as Brad Miller and the re-signed Matt Wieters were the only position players inked to Major League contracts.

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Pandemic Forces Major Changes In Cardinals Preparations For Draft, But Not In Thbe Importance Of Scouts' Work

Randy Flores is fond of saying that each of the years he and his team of scouts have prepared for the baseball draft has been different.

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Cardinals Capsules, Vol. 20: Yadier Molina Drives In Tying & Winning Runs As Cardinals Force NLDS Game Five, 2019

Welcome back to Cards Capsules, the series in which we take a look back at memorable Cardinals games from the last 20 years in St. Louis baseball history. Without any baseball to watch in the present due to the spread of coronavirus, what better way to fill the time, eh?

KMOV

The Cardinals' Most Disappointing Players Of The Bill DeWitt Jr. Era

Over the last two-plus weeks, I’ve been doing an “All-DeWitt” team as a way of looking back on the Cardinals’ first 24 seasons (1996-2019) under team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

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If The Cardinals Can't Play A Full Season, Dylan Carlson Should Stay In Triple-A

The way things are going in the world today because of the international COVID-19 outbreak, it seems nearly impossible that the St. Louis Cardinals and their Major League Baseball counterparts will be able to play a full schedule of 162 games in 2020.

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Former Cardinals Randy Arozarena, Mike Mayers Sizzled This Spring With New Teams, While Others Made Chilly First Impressions

The coverage and box scores spilling out of the Tampa Bay Rays’ spring training provided confirmation for the most consistent thing I heard year after year about a young, speedy, Cuban outfielder scaling his way toward the Cardinals.

Birdland

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.

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-11-2020: Randal Grichuk Singles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Matt Adams Singles & Knocks In One Run; Donovan Solano Collects One RBI

We're scoring so much we can't keep up 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QxjfDSfAuW

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 11, 2020

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Washington beat Houston 6-2

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:5-4)

Miami beat New York-A 3-1

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Atlanta beat Minnesota 3-2

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs (one w/two-outs), and three runs.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Toronto beat Baltimore 14-2

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

New York-N beat St. Louis 7-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

San Francisco beat Texas 6-4

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 3-1

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one triple and one walk.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.

Chicago-N beat San Diego 3-2

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 4-1

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:3-2)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Seattle beat San Diego 4-2

Beyond The Boxscore Preview: Cardinals

The 2020 St. Louis Cardinals are by no means a bad team. Roughly the same group of players won 91 games a year ago. Their rotation is headlined by a top-25 starter, and the bullpen is solid. It’s tough to find a better infield in baseball. The Cardinals certainly have a lot going for them, but like every other team in the NL Central, they aren’t without their holes.

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-9-2020: Juan Nicasio Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Greg Holland & Trevor Rosenthal Each Strike Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Photos: Juan Nicasio has a secret, sun shines bright, JD keeps an eye on his team during Rangers Saturday spring training workout in Surprise https://t.co/ymXafKMvk9 #SpringTraining2020 #TogetherWe pic.twitter.com/poMSnQQW12

— Smiley Pool (@SmileyPool) February 15, 2020

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

New York-N and Miami tied 1-1

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Toronto beat Pittsburgh 3-1

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 and one fielding error.

Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Marc Rzepczynski (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)

Toronto beat Tampa Bay 8-3

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cincinnati and Chicago-A tied 3-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Drew Robinson (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Tyson Ross (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, one fielding error, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Cleveland beat San Francisco 11-7

Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)
Trevor Rosenthal (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-11)(g/f:2-0)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one triple and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.

Kansas City and Arizona tied 4-4

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cleveland beat Anaheim 11-10

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Diego) entered in the sixth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-2)

Los Angeles beat San Diego 14-2

Tate Matheny (former 2012 draft selection-Boston) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Boston beat Atlanta 2-1

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Texas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Oakland beat Texas 5-0

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  One walk at the plate.

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Milwaukee beat Seattle 2-1

Should Dylan Carlson Start The Season With The Cardinals?

Should the St. Louis Cardinals bring top prospect Dylan Carlson north with the team when spring training ends in a couple of weeks?

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Yairo Munoz Mystery Weighs Heavy On Mike Shildt

Yairo Munoz should know.

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Paul DeJong, Clean-Up Hitter? Making A Strong Case To Fuel Offense With Huge Spring

Paul DeJong is proving he can be the answer to one of the most pressing spring training questions for the Cardinals.

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After Going AWOL, Yairo Munoz Released By Cardinals

Among a series of roster moves Saturday, the Cardinals placed Yairo Muñoz on unconditional release waivers, making him a free agent after the utility infielder left camp and flew home to the Dominican Republic, leaving the Cardinals unsure when or if he would return.
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In a bizarre twist to the Cardinals' competition for a spot on the bench, Yairo Munoz bolted the team without notice, flew home to the Dominican Republic, and left the Cardinals unsure when, or if, he would return.
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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-6-2020: Nick Martini & Francisco Pena Each Single, Homer, & Drive In Three Runs; Ruben Tejada Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer

Nick Martini es felicitado después de conectar un jonrón. 🚀#LosPhillies
Acciones: https://t.co/ncfSRwzTay pic.twitter.com/k5jRbPjXxD

— Phillies de Filadelfia (@losphillies) February 29, 2020

Johan Mieses (former Memphis-Boston) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Atlanta beat Boston 7-5

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Philadelphia beat Detroit 9-0

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Deck McGuire (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:0-1)

Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 5-3

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Marc Rzepczynski (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Pittsburgh beat Toronto 19-13

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Chicago-A beat Chicago-N 6-3

Trevor Rosenthal (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Kansas City beat Anaheim 4-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

San Francisco and Milwaukee tied 5-5

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Cincinnati) entered in the second and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)
Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Cincinnati beat Oakland 11-5

Zac Rosscup (former Memphis-Colorado) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Andy Young (former Memphis-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:2-1)

Colorado and Arizona tied 6-6

Mike Mayers (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Kansas City and Anaheim tied 4-4

Michael Wacha (former St. Louis-New York-N) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-2)

Houston beat New York-N 3-2

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Baltimore beat New York-A 5-1

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one walk.
Sam Freeman (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-9)

Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:59-37)(g/f:4-1)

Miami beat Washington 7-3

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.

Seattle beat Los Angeles 9-3

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the hold (2).  (g/f:2-0)

San Diego beat Texas 4-3

The Numbers To Know From Dylan Carlson's Scorching Spring

He did it again Thursday night in West Palm Beach.

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Halfway Through Camp, How Are The Cardinals Spring Battles Coming Along?

With Friday’s day off marking the halfway point between the Cardinals’ first full-squad workout and their final day in Florida, it seems like a good time to check in on how all of the camp battles are progressing:

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