Cardinals Capsules, Vol.17: Aledmys Diaz Hits A Grand Slam Following Death Of Jose Fernandez, 2016

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

Javier Carrion Durruti Could Be Next Yordan Alvarez

The figure of Yordan Alvarez serves as a horizon for Javier Carrión Durrutí. He doesn't know if he will ever make it, but at least it helps him to walk forward in search of a dream: to sign with a Major League team and win a Rookie of the Year Award.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

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

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-10-2020: Ildemaro Vargas Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jon Jay Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Win

Ildemaro Vargas single in Mesa, Az #Dbacks #DbacksSpring #MLB pic.twitter.com/Qe7cu6O5XA

— GlendaleCardinals (@YotesGlendale) March 9, 2020

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Atlanta beat Houston 3-0

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

Boston beat St. Louis 3-2

Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-0)

New York-N beat Houston 7-4

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in right field.

Miami beat Washington 3-2

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Toronto beat New York-A 4-2

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Minnesota 5-1

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Cincinnati) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Arizona beat Cincinnati 10-2

Ian Kennedy (former 2003 draft selection-Kansas City) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Milwaukee beat Kansas City 5-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Rowan Wick (former Memphis-Chicago-N) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Drew Robinson (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Chicago-N beat San Francisco 16-3

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Seattle beat Anaheim 3-1

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Baltimore beat Atlanta 6-3

Miles Mikolas, Tyler Webb, Rangel Ravelo, John Gant, & Others Are Out Of Options

The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I’ve included players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through MLBTR’s helpful sources.

MLB Trade Rumors

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-8-2020: Charlie Tilson Doubles & Drives In One Run; David Carpenter Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; David Peralta Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco takes a leap behind Charlie Tilson during drills Wednesday at LECOM Park in Bradenton. pic.twitter.com/AZtXhwDJsX

— Matt Freed (@mattfreedpghpg) March 4, 2020

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

New York-A and Baltimore tied 5-5

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

Boston beat Minnesota 7-6

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

New York-A beat Atlanta 1-0

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.

Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay tied 2-2

Sam Freeman (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).

Detroit beat Washington 7-5

Bud Norris (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Toronto beat Philadelphia 9-0

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double and one run.

New York-N beat Houston 3-1

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.

Arizona beat Chicago-N 8-1

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) enter late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Drew Robinson (former Memphis-San Franicsco) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

San Francisco beat Seattle 8-4

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Los Angeles) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Texas beat Los Angeles 9-8

Mike Mayers (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Shelby Miller (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Milwaukee beat Anaheim 7-3

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one of three base runners.
Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Cincinnati) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Cincinnati beat Chicago-N 11-9

Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:0-1)

Colorado beat Cleveland 3-1

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Chicago-A beat San Diego 6-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-5-2020: Oscar Mercado & Greg Garcia each Hit Two-Run Homers; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jose Adolis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run

🔥CUADRANGULAR DE OSCAR MERCADO🔥

El cartagenero Oscar Mercado @Osc_merc conectó su 1er cuadrangular de los entrenamientos de primavera en el juego entre @IndiansBeisbol y @SFGigantes

El HR de Mercado fue en el 4to inning.#ColombianPower💪#RallyTogether#PeloterosColombia🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/6z88JkVcnq

— Peloteros de Colombia 🇨🇴 (@PeloterosCol) March 5, 2020

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Houston beat Boston 5-0

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Philadelphia beat Toronto 5-3

Charlie Tilson (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Tampa Bay beat Pittsburgh 2-1

Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Texas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Texas beat Chicago-N 5-0

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Oakland beat Los Angeles 5-1

Oscar Mercado (former St. Louis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:0-1)

Cleveland beat San Francisco 7-1

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Arizona beat Texas 11-9

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

San Diego beat Seattle 3-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-28-2020: Aledmys Diaz Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Trevor Rosenthal Struck Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Tyler Lyons Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Fourth pitch of the game and Ureña beans Aledmys Díaz pic.twitter.com/12yY9E9jcV

— 2020 Astros Shame Tour (@AsteriskTour) February 25, 2020

Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in left field and moved to right, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

New York-A beat Atlanta 5-3

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Daniel Castano (former State College-Miami) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-13)(g/f:1-0)

Houston beat Miami 6-4

Tate Matheny (former 2012 draft selection-Boston) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Minnesota beat Boston 4-1

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run.

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  One walk at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Atlanta 6-5

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Baltimore beat Pittsburgh 11-4

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.

Tampa Bay beat Washington 8-1

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Chicago-A beat Cleveland 8-3

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Cincinnati beat Oakland 10-1

Trevor Rosenthal (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

San Francisco beat Kansas City 3-1

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Shelby Miller (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 6-5

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ian McKinney (former Springfield-Seattle) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Seattle beat Arizona 6-2

Lance Lynn (former St. Louis-Texas) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-2)

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Anaheim beat Texas 7-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started as designated hitter and batted 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

San Diego beat Chicago-N 5-1

Tyson Ross (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

San Francisco beat Colorado 9-6

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-26-2020: Luis Perdomo Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win; Aledmys Diaz Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Baseball >>> Accounting part 2 featuring old pal Luis Perdomo pic.twitter.com/LoqhKNs3gV

— Lucas K (@LucasK2024) February 26, 2020

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Baltimore beat Boston 4-3

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Philadelphia beat Minnesota 5-4

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Boston beat Pittsburgh 6-3

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Miami beat St. Louis 8-7

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 10-8

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Houston beat New York-N 4-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Chicago-N beat Kansas City 8-0

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Seattle beat Cincinnati 5-3

Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Kansas City beat Chicago-A 7-6

Mike Mayers (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-2)

Joe Kelly (former St. Lous-Los Angeles) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Los Angeles beat Anaheim 9-4

Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Luke Weaver (former St. Louis-Arizona) started and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Oakland beat Arizona 16-3

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Texas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)

Colorado beat Texas 4-3

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-0)

San Diego beat Cleveland 8-0

Aledmys Diaz Wins Salary Arbitration Case

Jeff Passan Twitter

Aledmys Diaz Submits $2.6M, Astros Counter With $2M

Jon Heyman Twitter

Craig Mish On Marcell Ozuna: 'The Cardinals Are A Fallback Option'

"It would be really surprising to me for Ozuna to return to the Cardinals on a one or two year deal."

KSDK

A Man Of Many Gloves, Aledmys Diaz Relishes Utility Role With Astros

With three gloves cradled in his left hand, former Cardinals All-Star shortstop Aledmys Diaz grinned Friday after taking batting practice as he looked from the visitors’ dugout toward Nationals Park.

Post-Dispatch

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB World Series 10-22-19: Max Scherzer Strikes Out Seven & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings For The Win

Max Scherzer emptied the tank.#Scherzday // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/anrKFsD5Qt

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 23, 2019

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Washington) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:112-65)(g/f:2-4)

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Washington beat Houston 5-4

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Plaoffs 10-19-19: Adam Ottavino Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Cliff says no, Bill says they must.

Do you think the Yanks will use Adam Ottavino in a high-leverage situation tonight? pic.twitter.com/gZ5huVLwD4

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 20, 2019

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Houston beat New York 6-4

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Playoffs 10-18-19

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

New York-A beat Houston 4-1

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Playoffs 10-17-19: Tyler Lyons Strikes Out Both Batters Faced & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base

We saw a #PinstripeTiger tonight! @Tyler_Lyons came in in the T9 for the @Yankees for 2 Ks in 0.2 IP! That's a former @FrenshipBSBL lefty fanning Astros in the ALCS folks! Just another cool moment in the week of #FrenshipHOCO2019 #TigerPride #FrenshipNation pic.twitter.com/8C9bTh0qQe

— Frenship Athletics (@FrenshipSports) October 18, 2019

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houton) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)
Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered oin the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Houston beat New York-A 8-3

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Playoffs 10-13-19

Brand new ballgame!! #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/kOlybMKXJp

— Houston Astros (@astros) October 14, 2019

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:14-11)

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Houston beat New York-A 3-2 in 11 innings

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Playoffs 10-12-19: Max Scherzer Strikes Out 11 Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Adam Ottavino Pitched One Scoreless Inning; Matt Adams Singles

BRING. US. YOUR. GOAT. EMOJIS.#Scherzday // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/9e5VTLYj2u

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 12, 2019

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Washington) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Washington) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (1-0).  0-for-2 with one strikeout.  (p-s:101-65)(g/f:6-1)

Washington beat St. Louis 3-1

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowedn two hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-1)

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

New York-A beat Houston 7-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Playoffs 10-8-19: Tommy Pham Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run

A Phamtastic start to this one. #StayHungry pic.twitter.com/sLHQZvK9Ee

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 8, 2019

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Tampa Bay beat Houston 4-1