Stubby Clapp Shares Insights On Infielders In Camp

He said one player is “just short of the size of a Walmart.” Another is “phenomenal” at making adjustments. And he talked about how one particular Cardinals’ big-leaguer has stood out with improvement.

Hochman

Same Expectations, Same Faces As Cardinals Fully Open Spring Training

With the Cardinals’ possible opening-day lineup in the field Tuesday morning for the first fly-ball drill of the first full-squad workout of spring, coach Stubby Clapp slipped a ball into the pitching machine and —fwoop! — sent it high and carrying toward the outfield. As they will be throughout the Cardinals’ search for more offense and a cleanup hitter, all eyes turned to left field.

Post-Dispatch

Video: Fungoes With Mike Shildt, Jose Oquendo, Jeff Albert, & Stubby Clapp 2-017-2020

Four barrel fungoes: Shildt, Oquendo, Albert, Clapp pic.twitter.com/Puu2LBmDuO

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 17, 2020

Video: Matt Carpenter Working With Jose Oquendo & Stubby Clapp 2-15-2020

On a day when many veterans are off, Matt Carpenter is here working with Oquendo and Stubby #stlcards pic.twitter.com/SKPBCTNivw

— KMOXSports (@KMOXSports) February 15, 2020

Carp getting some extra work in with Oquendo @Cardinals #STLCards pic.twitter.com/PNVgHrEnf7

— Charlie Marlow (@CharlieMarlow_) February 15, 2020

Video: Dylan Carlson Batting Practice 2-14-2020

Dylan Carlson pic.twitter.com/qtlpJtDJjV

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 14, 2020

As Stubby Clapp tosses BP to Dylan Carlson (batting RH this time), he jokes with Luken Baker about maybe coming down to Springfield on an off-day this year, if he's there (Baker played at Palm Beach in '19), to throw him BP.

Stubby seems to be enjoying the Luken light-show. pic.twitter.com/kPrjvyfZtJ

— Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12) February 14, 2020

Video: Stubby Clapp & Jose Oquendo Working With Matt Carpenter 2-13-2020

Early Thursday morning: Stubby Clapp and Jose Oquendo working with Matt Carpenter. ⁦@ksdknews⁩ ⁦@Cardinals⁩ pic.twitter.com/jCcflUEXZg

— Frank Cusumano (@Frank_Cusumano) February 13, 2020

Cardinals' Infiuelders Come Early To Learn From Jose Oquendo

The official start of Cardinals’ spring training camp for pitchers and catchers isn’t until Wednesday. But in a small area adjacent to the batting cages outside the clubhouse, Jose Oquendo is holding court. Most of his defensive instruction involves infielders, but pitchers and even catchers who like to play shortstop — such at Yadier Molina — also are welcome.

Post-Dispatch

Top Five Canadian Cardinals Of All-Time

The election of outfielder Larry Walker to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020 qualifies him as the top Canadian to play for the Cardinals.

RetroSimba

Michael Girsch: Goal Is To Find Out What Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader, Lane Thomas, Other Outfielders Are

Take a listen to the full hour of Girsch with our Chris Hrabe, and chats with Cardinals coaches Stubby Clapp and Ron “Pop” Warner who are on the annual Cardinals Cruise with co-host Mike Claiborne. Also you'll hear from newly elected Hall of Fame outfielder Larry Walker followed by a segment featuring 1980s Cardinals greats Ozzie Smith, Whitey Herzog, Tommy Herr, and John Tudor:

KMOX

Cardinals Announce Contract Extensions For John Mozeliak, Michael Girsch, & Mike Shildt; Adam Wainwright Plans To Pitch Next Season

The St. Louis Cardinals made several announcements today during an afternoon press conference at Busch Stadium, including contract extensions for President Of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, Vice President & General Manager Michael Girsch and Manager Mike Shildt .
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals are committing additional years to their baseball operations leadership, hoping that continuity and stability lead to growth and continued success for the organization.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals have recommitted to additional years of its baseball operation leadership group, from the dugout to the front office.
Post-Dispatch

One of the biggest question marks heading into 2020 was Adam Wainwright’s status and whether the 38-year-old pitcher would return to baseball.
St. Louis Official Site

Carlos Martinez Has Surgical Procedure; Manager Carousel

After recasting himself as a reliever this season because recurring shoulder weakness prohibited his ability to pitch deep into games as a starter, Carlos Martinez had a “small” surgical procedure late last week to encourage healing in the joint this winter.

Post-Dispatch

Pirates Will Interview Stubby Clapp Next Week

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Shifts In Approach Aid Historic Turnaround For Sure-Handed Cardinals

In the eighth inning Wednesday, as the Cardinals tried to cobble together innings from the bullpen, manager Mike Shildt met his infielders on the mound for his sixth and final pitching change of the game. The switch, from lefty Andrew Miller to righthander Giovanny Gallegos, meant different alignments for the infield, a shift to their shifts, and while Shildt came out to take the ball from the pitcher he also had something to give the fielders.

Birdland

Cardinals Thrive On Steals - And Not Allowing Them; Daniel Ponce De Leon Dazzles; Michael Wacha Will Face Brewers; No Shot For Jose Martinez

When a team is 12th in the league in home runs and 13th in slugging percentage, it behooves that team to play the game a little differently offensively. The Cardinals, while not exactly the second coming of the “Whiteyball” Cardinals, who used to steal 300 bases in a season some nearly 35 years ago, have profited from a more aggressive, yet sound, approach to base stealing.

Post-Dispatch

Shooting Stars

Jake Woodford is rising. The 22-year-old Memphis Redbirds pitcher will pull off a rare trifecta when he takes the mound for the Pacific Coast League in Wednesday's Triple-A All-Star Game in El Paso. It will be Woodford's third All-Star Game in four seasons, across all three primary levels of minor-league baseball. Woodford first earned All-Star recognition with the Class-A Peoria Chiefs (Midwest League) in 2016. He represented Double-A Springfield in last year's Texas League All-Star Game.

Memphis Flyer

Video: Stubby Clapp On Rangel Ravelo & Coaching Mindset In MLB 6-20-19

Stubby Clapp on Rangel Ravelo's first MLB hit: "The only thing I couldn't do was give him a hug. I didn't want that to be on national TV." #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/ApSwN9GxA2

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 20, 2019

Stubby Clapp on team mindset: "They come with a mindset ready to win. ... When these guys come to the field, they're ready to learn, work and get better." #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/fTvX7MJdMs

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 20, 2019

A Season Of Life: Ben Johnson Here For More Than Baseball

The father has set up several rows behind home plate at AutoZone Park. The better to see the balls and strikes, to be dialed in on every pitch.

Daily Memphis

Yadier Molina Misses Favorite Part Of His Game, But Is On Alert; Carlos Martinez On The Way?; Dexter Fowler Treats Family

Yadier Molina is enjoying the most productive start of his career offensively, having driven in 30 runs in the Cardinals’ first 42 games. He hit his 150th career homer on Tuesday and also stroked his 367th double, tying Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby for fifth on the Cardinals’ career list.

Post-Dispatch

Ben Johnson's Memphis

When the Memphis Redbirds open their 22nd season Thursday night at AutoZone Park, they'll do so with their eighth manager. But 37-year-old Ben Johnson will be the first native Memphian to deliver the Opening Day lineup card to the home plate umpire. So it's a homecoming of sorts for the former Germantown High School centerfielder, but with a recent standard almost impossible to match, particularly for a man in charge of his first Triple-A club.

Memphis Flyer

Ben Johnson Discusses His Relationship With Stubby Clapp

Ben Johnson said he's relied on Stubby Clapp's advice as he prepares for his first season as Memphis Redbirds manager.

Memphis Commercial Appeal