Investment Startups: Matthew Liberature, Zack Thompson Bring New-Look, Left-Left Combo To Cardinals Pitching Revival

Manager Mike Shildt insisted, at least twice, it wasn’t preplanned on the first day of live batting practice to have the final pitcher on the mound be Matthew Liberatore, the Cardinals’ prized prospect acquisition in a trade one rival official called “potentially a coup.”

Birdland

Closer To Impact: After Generating Buzz All Spring, Johan Oviedo's Rise Could Gain Velocity In Audition For Relief

To quicken his fluency in English, Johan Oviedo tuned in for television shows and music videos and, whenever possible, turned on the Spanish subtitles. But where he most enjoyed these language lessons was leaning back and looking up to a silver screen.

Birdland

Most Hyped RHP Prospects Of The Past 20 Years

Pitching prospects are an inherently volatile group, one with more cautionary tales than success stories, but the type of impact that a highly touted young hurler can have on an organization’s long-term outlook cannot be overstated.

St. Louis Official Site

Waiting To Play Baseball Is Not A New Experience For Steven Gingery

Waiting to play baseball is nothing new for Cardinals’ pitching prospect Steven Gingery.

STL Sports Page

Nine Ways The Cardinals Roster Could Be Impacted If The 2020 MLB Season Is Canceled

The 2020 MLB season has been thrown into significant question by the coronavirus pandemic. Though reports indicate the common belief by MLB stakeholders that the 2020 season—in same way, shape or form—will eventually take place, the obstacles for such an outcome should not be underestimated. Like every other major North American sports league, Major League Baseball has yet to resume. It’s conceivable it never does in 2020.

KMOV

From Rick Ankiel's 'Snapdragon' To Adam Wainwright's Curve To Jack Flaherty's Slider, Tracking The Cardinals' Best Pitches

As a teenager, even the years before he became a teen phenom, Rick Ankiel would walk around with a ball in his left hand and flip it over and over and over again, trying to improve his curveball grip and get the ball to spin ever faster.

Birdland

Which Cardinals Look Like Themselves On MLB The Show 2020?

We’re nearly a week into the month of April, which means we should also be a couple weeks into the new Major League Baseball season. We should be breaking down this weekend’s St. Louis Cardinals home opening series against the Baltimore Orioles, while gearing up for tonight’s game against the heavyweight Los Angeles Dodgers.

KMOV

Cardinals Argue They Have Pitching Depth To Staff Two Strong Teams. Let's Test That Theory

This began as a conversation beside a running bus — one ready, like us, for a quick getaway from whatever the Mets call the ballpark in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Birdland

Cardinals Optioned Genesis Cabrera, Junior Fernandez, Alex Reyes, & Andrew Knizner To Triple-A Memphis

Though baseball is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, clubs are still free to sort out rosters to prepare for when the season begins. The Cardinals made their second round of cuts since the regular season was postponed, optioning Génesis Cabrera, Junior Fernandez, Alex Reyes and Andrew Knizner to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
St. Louis Official Site

The trims to the active roster the Cardinals made Thursday afternoon would have been considered revealing had they happened leading up to opening day.
Cardinal Beat

Alex Reyes Speeds Into Relief Picture After Daniel Ponce De Leon Makes His Case As In Starter Competition; Virus Concerns Close Clubhouse; Extra Bases

With innings growing scarcer for all of the contenders to be the fifth starter in the Cardinals’ rotation, Alex Reyes saw his assignment shift Monday to a shorter outing.

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Back From Groin Injury, Kwang-Hyun Kim Continues Adapting; Alex Reyes Closes It Out; Cardinals Seek Pitcher Improvement -- At The Plate; Up Next

The drive time from Kwang-Hyun Kim’s home in Incheon, South Korea, to the country’s capital in Seoul is roughly 30 minutes if the roads are clear. But when traffic backs up, the commute can easily be extended upwards of two hours.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Beat Twins 3-0: Daniel Ponce De Leon Strikes Out Two Over Five Innings For The Hold; Kwang-Hyun Kim Strikes Out Four Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win; Austin Dean Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Taking care of business to begin the work week! pic.twitter.com/kqza0X1pcs

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 9, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Austin Dean started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Edmundo Sosa started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Kwang-Hyun Kim started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-2)
Daniel Ponce De Leon entered in the fourth and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-5)
Alex Reyes entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

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John Brebbia Doesn't Take A Second Of His Time With The Cardinals For Granted

Behind the daily humor, fascination with umbrellas and comedically grizzly beard that will be grown throughout the season is the ultra-competitive baseball player John Brebbia.

KMOX

Cardinals Agree To Terms & Sign 24 Players For 2020 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms and signed one-year contracts for the 2020 season with 24 players. The team also announced that it has renewed the contract of pitcher Jack Flaherty.

St. Louis Official Site

Mic'd Up? Here Are The Players Cardinals Want To Hear

Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant made the most of it.

BenFred

Cardinals' Pitching Depth Already Paying Off This Spring

An old saying and one fresh quote have been bouncing around in my head as the Cardinals navigate some of spring training's annual hurdles.

BenFred

Alex Reyes Makes Strides Each Outing; Dusty Baker Sees Astros' Job 'Kind Of Sent From Heaven'; Yairo Munoz To Have MRI, Kwang-Hyun Kim To Start Thursday; No Jitters For Mike Shildt

The 6-3 exhibition win by the Cardinals over the Houston Astros Tuesday featured a couple of things the Cardinals already knew they possessed and one they hope they have.

Post-Dispatch

Best Play Of Spring? You'll Want To 'See It Again'

It’s no secret that the Cardinals’ defense is elite, and second baseman Kolten Wong and shortstop Paul DeJong are a big reason why. Even in Spring Training, they don’t take it easy -- highlighted in Tuesday’s 6-3 win over the Astros.

St. Louis Official Site

Andrew Miller's Arm Issue A Mystery: 'It's A Challenge'; Alex Reyes Finding Command Again; Rehab Roundup; Up Next

Andrew Miller, who didn’t throw his relief assignment on Monday and who has been trying to get a feel for the baseball when he pitches, underwent a series of tests Tuesday morning to try to determine the reason for the different sensation.
St. Louis Official Site

After spending most of his time in spring training groping for a feel on his pitches, Cardinals lefty Andrew Miller is going through a battery of exams and discussions to help determine a root cause of why those troubles persist.
Birdland

Video Alex Reyes Strikes Out A Batter 3-3-2020

Reyes allows a run but strikes out the side. #STLCards
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— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) March 3, 2020