Fading Star Power: To No One's Surprise, The Cardinals Are Lagging In NL All-Star Voting

You may need a very large font size, or perhaps a magnifying glass, to spot the names of Cardinals players included on the latest leader board in the fans’ NL All-Star voting.

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Tony LaRussa Insists He Will Not Manage Again

Thursday afternoon found Tony La Russa inside his East Bay home cleaning cat pans and doing due diligence on the previous night’s ineffectual use of instant replay by an umpiring crew in Cleveland. Much of La Russa’s post-managerial responsibilities include reporting to the commissioner about Major League Baseball’s expanding embrace of replay. Anything to do with cat litter, TLR is on his own.

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Carlos Beltran Leads Cardinals Hopefuls On All-Star Ballot

Carlos Beltran's career took him to New York City in 2005, the first of seven seasons he'd play as a Met. Now, he's looking for voters to send him back to the Big Apple.

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Cardinals Minors June 28, 2012: Ryan Jackson Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 5 Runs; Oscar Taveras Collects A Double, Homer, 2 RBIs, & All-Star MVP; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out 8 Over 7 Scoreless Innings; Barret Browning Named All-Star

Albuquerque beat Memphis 10-8

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montantez 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Ryan Jackson 4-for-4 with one double, one home run, five two-out RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.
Steven Hill 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Nick Derba 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Adron Chambers 1-for-1 with two RBIs and one run.
Matt Adams 1-for-1 with one run.

Rough Outing:
Eugenio Velez 0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and two throwing error.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  One sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:95-49)(g/f:5-4)
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk foir the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:13-6)
Chuckie Fick entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the blown save (2). (p-s:30-19)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Adam Reifer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:3-0)

Former Cardinal:
Alex Castellanos 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Notes:
Barret Browning was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team and Blaise Ilsley is the pitching coiach for the team.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Albuquerque Isotopes Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Texas League All-Star Game: North beat South 3-1

North:
Kolten Wong 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-1 with one walk.
Oscar Taveras 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Trevor Rosenthal entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)
Keith Butler entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (p-s:8-5)

Former Cardinals on South:
Jose Martinez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Shane Peterson 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Notes:
Oscar Taveras was named MVP of the All-Star game.

Palm Beach beat Bradenton 10-4

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Gil 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Geoff Klein 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one missed catch error.
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Jeremy Patton 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one walk.
Chase Reid entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Chris Corrigan started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (2-2). (p-s:88-48)(g/f:6-1)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Bradenton Marauders Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 1-0

Individual Highlights:
Nick Martini 2-for-4 with one double.
Colin Walsh 2-for-2 with two walks.
Luis Mateo 1-for-1 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck eight out for the winning decision (4-5). (g/f:8-4)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:2-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (12). (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Stephen Piscotty 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Matt Williams 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Virgil Hill 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Notes:
Cardinals First Round Pick Making Debut With Bandits Tonight per QC Times

Angel DeJesus was released, Patrick Wisdom placed on the seven-day disabled list, and Charlie Tilson, Josh Lucas, and Tyler Mills moved to the 60-day disabled list per Baseball America.

Anthony Garcia was named Midwest League Player of the Week also former prospect Andrew Brown was named Pacific Coast League Played of the Week.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad City Times Post Game
Cedar Rapids Kernels Official Site Post Game

Batavia beat Jamestown 5-4 in 17 innings

Individual Highlights:
Steven Ramos 3-for-9 with two doubles and two strikeouts.
Anthony Melchionda 2-for-8 with three strikeouts.
Jesus Montero 1-for-2 with one run, two hit by pitches, and one strikeout.
Matthew Young 4-for-7 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Garrett Wittels 1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, and one walk.
Kyle Barraclough started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:5-3)
Ben O'Shea entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)
Brandon Creath entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:1-0)
Matt Rein entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)
Corey Baker entered in the 13th and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:3-2)
Kevin Jacob entered in the 17th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Leandro Mateo 0-for-4 at the plate.
Yunier Castillo entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)
Joseph Scanio entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:4-1)

Notes:
Daniel Bibona and Adam Bileckyj were both released.

The Daily News Post Game

Burlington beat Johnson City 14-2

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one walk.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Jeremy Schaffer 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ronard Castillo 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 at the plate.
Steve Bean 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Stayln Lopez started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, eight earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-2)
Jared Springer entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-3)
Jacob Booden entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck two strikeouts. (1-1)

Kansas City Star Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 0-for-1 with one run and two walks.
Amaury Capellan 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Popkins 1-for-2 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Corderious Dodd 0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hansel De Los Santos started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:4-3)
Anderson Gerdel entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Johnny Polanco entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3). (g/f:2-0)

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Jhohan Acevedo 1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Brett Wiley 1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Daniel Barbuena 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:4-2)
Cole Brand entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)
Josh Renfro entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (ir-s:1-0)
Norge Paredes entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)

DSL: Indians beat Cardinals 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Luis Cruz 3-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Alejandro Mejia 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jose Godoy 0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and allowed two stolen bases.
George Araujo 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one fielding error.
Isaac Silva started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, hit one batter, one balk, and struck five out. (g/f:6-3)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Torres 0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Junior Agustin 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Lara entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)
Ramon Santos entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-1)

Cardinals Minors June 19, 2012: Dewen Perez Strikes Out 10 Over 5 Scoreless Innings; Jesus Montero Connects For 4 Hits Including 2 Solo Homers; Jonathan Rodriguez & Zack Cox Each Homer & Drive In 2 Runs

Omaha beat Memphis 3-2

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 2-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Zack Cox 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Greenwood entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:21-10)(g/f:1-1)
Maikel Cleto entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Lou Montanez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Pete Kozma 0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Bryan Anderson 0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Brandon Dickson started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-7). (p-s:90-54)(g/f:11-5)

Rehab Assignment:
Jon Jay 1-for-3 at the plate.

Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game
Omaha Post Game

Arkansas beat Springfield 4-3

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Greg Garcia 1-for-2 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one hit by pitch.

Rough Outing:
Kolten Wong 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Garcia 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Chris Swauger 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Richard Castillo started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:89-57)(g/f:13-2)
Jorge Rondon entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (2). (p-s:22-16)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Eric Fornataro entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter. (p-s:15-6)(g/f:2-0)

Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Charlotte beat Palm Beach 8-6

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one stolen base.
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Tyler Rahmatulla 2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Patton 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Aidan Lucas entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Rainel Rosario 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Ferrara started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit three batters, and struck six out for the losing decision (4-5). (g/f:2-1)
Nick Gillung entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Charlotte Stone Crabs Official Site Post Game

Midwest League All-Star Game: East beat West 18-2

West:
Colin Walsh 1-for-3 with one run.
Luis Mateo 1-for-2 at the plate.
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

MiLB Official Site Post Game

Auburn beat Batavia 8-7

Individual Highlights:
Garrett Wittels 3-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Breyvic Valera 3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
Jesus Montero 4-for-5 with two home runs, two RBIs, three runs, one strikeout, and threw one runner out.

Rough Outing:
David Bergin 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
David Washington 0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Melling started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, seven runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:5-5)
Brandon Creath entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Corey Baker entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-1)

Auburn Doubledays Official Site Post Game
CNY Central Post Game

Johnson City beat Greeneville 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and three walks.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Michael Knox 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Steve Bean 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, one catcher interference error, and allowed one stolen base.
Juan Bautista started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:7-7)
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).
Ronald Shaban entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Michael Aldrete entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (g/f:1-1)

Notes:
Zachary Petrick was assigned to Johnson City

Johnson City Cardinals Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Astros 5-2

Individual Highlights:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perez 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Rafael Medina 2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one walk.
Corderious Dodd 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Kender Villegas started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:4-3)
Javier Machuca entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)
Christopher Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-1)
Norge Paredes entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the save (1).

Rough Outing:
Josh Renfro entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Notes:
Michael Wacha was assigned to GCL.

DSL: Cardinals beat Rays 3-0

Individual Highlights:
Eliezer Alvarez 1-for-5 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Luis Cruz 1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base.
Junior Agustin 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Sergio Ripoll 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Bladamil Franco 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Dewen Perez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:2-3)
Fernando Baez entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-1)
Ismael Brito entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the save (3). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Robelys Reyes 0-for-5 with one strikeout.

MLB Draft

Cardinals signed 36th round overall selection Stephen Piscotty.

Cardinals Minors June 16, 2012: Kolten Wong Hits A 3-Run Homer; Travis Tartamella Doubles & Drives In 2 Runs; Scott Gorgen Strikes Out 6 Over 7 Innings For Win

New Orleans beat Memphis 7-0

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Jamie Romak 1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Clay Zavada entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:21-15)(g/f:2-0)
Nick Greenwood entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and two walks. (p-s:26-15)(g/f:1-4)
Chuckie Fick entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Notes:
Steven Hill was activated from the disabled list and Garrett Wittels was reassigned to Single-A Batavia.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
New Orleans Zephyrs Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat NW Arkansas 7-2

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Chris Swauger 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in three double plays.
Travis Tartamella 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Vance Albitz 0-for-2 with two walks.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (3-5). (p-s:106-67)(g/f:9-1)
Justin Wright entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)
Jorge Rondon entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Former Cardinal:
Eric Duncan 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
NW Arkansas Naturals Official Site Post Game

Florida State League: South beat North 6-3

South:
Mike O'Neill 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Anthony Ferrara entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:9-3)(g/f:2-1)

MiLB Official Site Post Game

Wisconsin @ Quad Cities was cancelled due to rain

Quad-City Times Announcement

DSL: Cardinals beat Dodgers 6-4

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 1-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Luis Cruz 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one stolen base.
Jose Godoy 0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.
Carlos Torres 1-for-2 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alvarez 1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Luis Perdomo started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:10-3)

Rough Outing:
Alejandro Mejia 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
George Araujo 1-for-3 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Domingo Sanchez 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Esteban Vallejo entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)
Jose Lara entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Cardinals Minors June 14, 2012: Jamie Romak & Colin Walsh Each Triple & Drive In 2 Runs; Greg Garcia Doubles & Knocks In 2 Runs; Springfield All-Stars; MLB Draft Notes

Memphis beat New Orleans 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Skip Schumaker (rehab) 2-for-2 with two doubles, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Lou Montanez 1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jamie Romak 1-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Ryan Jackson 0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
John Gast started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (3-1).  0-for-3 with two strikeouts at the plate. (p-s:100-68)(g/f:4-6)
Chuckie Fick entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:6-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Barret Browning entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (6). (p-s:8-5)(g/f:2-1)
Adam Reifer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (2). (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Cedric Hunter 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Zack Cox 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rehab Assignment:
Matt Carpenter 0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
The Times Picaynme Post Game

NW Arkansas beat Springfield 4-3

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Audry Perez 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Greg Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Deryk Hooker entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:7-5)(g/f:2-1)
Eric Fornataro entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:29-18)(g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Chris Swauger 0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Richard Castillo started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck four out for the losing decision (4-1). (p-s:80-51)(g/f:8-5)

Former Cardinal:
Eric Duncan 1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Notes:
Carlos Martinez is set to start tonight for Springfield and Jermaine Curtis is still out of the lineup with a sore left foot.

Carlos Martinez Continues Long Journey With Springfield Start Tonight

Kolten Wong, Oscar Taveras, Audry Perez, Jermaine Curtis, Keith Butler, and Trevor Rosenthal were named to the 2012 Texas League All-Star team.  Former Cardinals minor leaguers Shane Peterson and Jose Martinez also made the team.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
NW Arkansas Naturals Official Site Post Game
Ozarks First Post Game

Palm Beach @ St. Lucie was cancelled due to rain

St. Lucie Official Site Announcement

Quad Cities beat Kane County 4-3

Individual Highlights:
Luis Mateo 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and two fielding errors.
Nick Martini 0-for-1 with one run and three walks.
Colin Walsh 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, and one run.
David Medina 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Jonathan Cornelius started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out. (g/f:7-4)
Bob Revesz entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:3-2)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).

Rough Outing:
Anthony Garcia 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Casey Rasmus 0-for-4 with one strikeout, threw one runner out, and one passed ball.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

MLB Draft

19th overall selection Michael Wacha signed with the Cardinals and will begin in the Gulf Coast League.

86th overall selection Carson Kelly signed with the Cardinals at a $1.6 million bonus.

Carson Kelly was named 6A Player of the Year.

36th round selection Alex Swim will pass on signing with the Cardinals to attend his senior year at Elon.

Cardinals Minors June 5, 2012: Starlin Rodriguez Hits Solo Homer; Mark Hamilton & Pete Kozma Each Drive In 1 Run; Dewen Perez Strikes Out 7 Over 4 Innings; Draft Notes

Omaha beat Memphis 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Ryan Jackson 2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jamie Romak 3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez 3-for-5 with one strikeout.
Pete Kozma 1-for-5 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-5 with one double.
Jess Todd entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)
Clay Zavada entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Aaron Bates 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Nick Derba 0-for-4 at the plate.
Shelby Miller started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck five out. (p-s:85-55)(g/f:3-6)
Chuckie Fick entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-0)

Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game

Springfield had day off

Jermaine Curtis On The Rise

Notes:
David Kopp was added to the Double-A Erie Ball club.

Dunedin beat Palm Beach 7-1

Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-4 with one double.
Geoff Klein 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Scott Schneider entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Luis De La Cruz 0-for-4 at the plate.
Nick Longmire 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Brad Watson started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, one balk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:5-3)
Aidan Lucas entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities had day off

Colin Walsh, Juan Castillo, Luis Mateo, and Heath Wyatt were named to the 2012 Midwest League All-Stat team.

DSL: Astros beat Cardinals 5-2

Individual Highlights:
Carlos Torres 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Domingo Sanchez 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Dewen Perez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:5-1)
Jorge Rodriguez entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Bladimil Franco 0-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Pena entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, hit two batters, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-1)

MLB Draft

36th overall selection Stephen Piscotty has heard good things about the Cardinals farm system.

52nd overall selection Patrick Wisdom worked out a deal with the Cardinals.

117th overall selection Tim Cooney didn't expect Cardinals to draft him and his mother was excited.

23rd overall selection James Ramsey wants to finish off his college career before committing to Cardinals.

180th overall selection Cory Jones was relieved to be selected by the Cardinals.

Rays selected Chris Kirsch, who was drafted by the Cardinals in 2011.

Cardinals had interest in Lance McCullers, who was selected by the Astros in the 41st round.

Cardinals offered Jared Price $165,000 but he passed and will attend Maryland.

Ryan McNeill worked out for the Cardinals but was selected by the Cubs 101st overall.

420th overall selection Brett Wiley was excited to be drafted by the Cardinals.

Kyle Copeland thought he was gonna be picked by the Cardinals, but went to the Marlins 127th overall.

Cardinals Minors June 1, 2012: Seth Maness Tosses 7 Scoreless Innings & Knocks In 2 Runs; Colin Walsh Homers & Drives In 3 Runs; Chris Swauger Hits 2-Run Home Run

Round Rock beat Memphis 3-0

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 3-for-5 with one caught stealing.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Bryan Anderson 0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Cedric Hunter 3-for-4 with one stolen base.
Nick Additon started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, five walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-6). (p-s:106-62)(g/f:3-9)

Rough Outing:
Pete Kozma 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:22-14)(g/f:2-2)

Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Round Rock Express Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat San Antonio 6-2

Individual Highlights:
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-2 with one double, one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Chris Swauger 2-for-3 with one triple, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Garcia 1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Greg Garcia 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Seth Maness started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs at the plate. (p-s:95-67)(g/f:9-3)
Keith Butler entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (11). (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Kolten Wong 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Oscar Taveras 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Deryk Hooker entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (p-s:30-15)(g/f:1-0)

Notes:
Jose Garcia injured his hamstring and Trevor Rosenthal was named Cardinals Minors Pitcher of the Month per Springfield News-Leader.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game

Palm Beach beat Clearwater 4-1

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Jonathan Rodriguez 3-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Geoff Klein 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and assisted in two double plays.
Ryan Sherriff started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-0). (g/f:5-6)
Logan Billbrough entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (4). (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Ronny Gil 0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Nick Longmire 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Luis De La Cruz 0-for-3 at the plate.

Notes:
MiLB meets with Vance Albitz.

Anthony Ferrara, Starlin Rodriguez, Mike O'Neill, and Seth Maness were selected for the 2012 Florida State League All-Star game.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Beloit beat Quad Cities 11-5

Individual Highlights:
Virgil Hill 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Matt Williams 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Colin Walsh 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Juan Castillo 2-for-4, one throwing error, one passed ball, and picked one runner off.
Neal Pritchard 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ethan Cole entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:3-0)
Bob Revesz entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hector Hernandez started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-4). (g/f:2-4)
Willy Paulino entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), one home run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:4-2)

Notes:
Colin Walsh was named Cardinals Minors Player of the Month.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Charlotte To Host 2012 Florida State League All-Star Game

The Charlotte Stone Crabs will be hosting the 51st annual Florida State League (FSL) All-Star Game at Charlotte Sports Park. The game is to be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

MiLB Official Site

Kane County To Host 2012 All-Star Game

As the Major League All-Stars prepare for next week's midsummer classic in Phoenix, the Kane County Cougars are proud to announce that the organization will host the next young class of Major League stars in 2012.

MiLB Official Site

Royals Tabbed To Host 2012 All-Star Game

Finally, after years of waiting, the Major League All-Star Game is a reality for Kansas City and the Royals.

MLB Official Site

Marlins Set Sights On Hosting 2015 All-Star Game

Securing an All-Star Game for the Marlins' new ballpark has always been an objective for the organization and for Major League Baseball.

Marlins Official Site

Kansas City To Get All-Star Game In 2012

First thing you see is a giant baseball, 12 feet in diameter, signed by Derek Jeter and Ted Williams and Hank Aaron. It’s in Guinness World Records, and sort of an unofficial welcoming here at baseball’s All-Star FanFest.

Kansas City Star