Better Than You Remember: Terry Pendleton

While we’re waiting for baseball to come back, we are making do. So once a week, inspired by the late Deadspin’s “Let’s Remember Some Guys” series, we will take a look at one player in baseball history, why he was great, why he mattered and why we should hang on to him. Send me your suggestions at will.leitch@mlb.com.

St. Louis Official Site

Home Runs Came In Bunches For Larry Walker As A Cardinal

Larry Walker hit two home runs in a game five times for the Cardinals, including once in the postseason.

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Yoenis Cespedes' Ankle Fracture Came During Incident With Wild Boar

In May when Yoenis Cespedes fractured his right ankle at his Port St. Lucie ranch, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen described a “violent” fall but provided no context how the fall occurred.

NY Post

Josh Donaldson Ready To Prove GM, Braves Right

Josh Donaldson did not receive the lucrative, multi-year contract he'd have likely gained had he been healthy last year. But given what Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and some of this winter's other top free agents have experienced, Donaldson has more reason to be thankful for the one-year, $23 million deal the Braves provided in November.

Atlanta Official Site

Ricky Bottalico & The Cardinals' Flawed Bullpen Plan

Ricky Bottalico was acquired by the Cardinals to be a setup reliever, became the closer instead and didn’t perform well enough to keep the job.

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Why Cardinals Saw Eric Davis As Answer To A Need

Eric Davis, who conquered cancer, convinced the Cardinals he could help them as an inspirational and productive player.

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How Jose Oquendo Came To Rescue Of Cardinals Bullpen

With a pitching performance as entertaining as it was admirable, Jose Oquendo impressed his teammates, frustrated the Braves and earned a spot in Cardinals lore.

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Mark McGwire's First Spring With Cardinals One To Remember

Twenty springs ago, Claude Brochu moved into a new office.

Hochman

Vince Coleman & His Comeback Attempt With Cardinals

Eight years after he left the Cardinals, Vince Coleman made a strong bid to return. By then, however, the Cardinals had transformed from speedsters into sluggers. Though still fast, Coleman’s value had diminished.

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How Kent Mercker Became Leader Of Cardinals Rotation

When the Cardinals signed free agent Kent Mercker, they figured him as a candidate for the back end of their starting rotation in 1998. What they didn’t project is that he would be their top winner and most prolific starter.

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Why Cardinals Wanted Jeff Brantley As Their Closer

The Cardinals took a chance on Jeff Brantley and lost.

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Athletics Interested In Marcell Ozuna & Christian Yelich; Chip Halle Named Nationals' Bench Coach

Count the A’s among the teams circling around the most recent expected breakup of the Marlins.

SF Chronicle

Tony LaRussa, 1997 Cardinals: Many Moves, Meager Results

In a microcosm of their dismal 1997 season, the Cardinals used a record number of pinch-hitters in a game and none produced a hit.

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Mark McGwire Began Cardinals Career With Slump

Expected to supply power and run production, Mark McGwire was a dud in his first 10 games with the Cardinals.

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Cardinals Classics: Ray Lankford Vs. Todd Worrell

Proving he was recovered from major surgery and still possessed the ability to alter the outcome of a game, Ray Lankford dazzled the Dodgers in an epic ninth-inning performance that delivered a victory for the Cardinals against one of their former standouts.

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New Outfield Reminiscent Of Late 90's Group

The St. Louis Cardinals have a new outfield unit, and while fans may see uncertainty in this young group, history teaches us that this group will be successful and fun to watch.

Redbird Rants

Twist In Bullpen Battle Features John Gant Starting

Arguably the Cardinals' best Gant since Ron, John Gant will start Monday's spring training game in place of Trevor Rosenthal, a rare chance for for the former Brave as he vies for a roster spot. The big news, of course, is Rosey missing his potential first start due to a lat muscle soreness, but Gant's fill-in is an intriguing storyline – like Rosenthal desired, Gant plans to use this starting assignment to showcase his arsenal and durability.

Hochman

Put On Your Shades & Watch Ron Gant Hit An Inside-The-Park Home Run In Hawaii

Twenty years ago this April, Major League Baseball played its first (and only) regular-season games in Hawaii. The Padres took on the Cardinals in what was dubbed "The Paradise Series" -- and Honolulu's Aloha Stadium was abuzz with excitement:

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Brian Jordan & His Duel With Trevor Hoffman

Brian Jordan produced his most important hit for the Cardinals against one of the all-time best relief pitchers.

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Dexter Fowler Signing Could Be Good For St. Louis Beyond Baseball

We are St. Louis, a city that’s defined by unity: Everyone shares an unwavering love for the local baseball team and the magic that baseball can provide us

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