Catching Up Fast: About To Turn 20, Ivan Herrera's Potent Bat, Improving Defense Mask His Youth

It was only a sneak peek, a brief four-at-bat glimpse of Class AA’s rigors that the Cardinals offered catching prospect Ivan Herrera at the end of his first full summer playing in the United States. At 18, he was nearly six years younger than the average age in the Texas League, and the Cardinals didn’t hastily quantum-leap him four levels because of their need. They wanted to see what he learned.

Birdland

Here's Who Could DH For The Cardinals

With the new MLB proposal involving universal usage of the designated hitter and the players reportedly being all for it, the question now turns to team rosters around the league as managers and coaches decide who is going to get four extra at-bats a game.

KSDK

What Did These Cardinals Learn The Hard Way? 'Everything'

In a sport where failure is expected for more than two-thirds of every plate appearance, there are a lot of tough lessons learned.

KMOX

May 2 In Peoria History

Throughout our history the Chiefs have played 39 games (14–24–1 record) with three games postponed May 2.

Chiefs Blog

Yadier Molina Gives St. Louis Something To Talk About

As the old ballplayer walks toward home plate, the Cardinals’ catcher calmly calls time to delay the game. That’s what they do in St. Louis, to give the crowd time to rise and applaud a former Cardinal returning to town. It’s the top of the third inning. The cheering is earsplitting.

Hochman

Yadier Molina On Future: ' All I Want To Do Is Play'

Yadier Molina was pretty clear at the Cardinals Winter Warmup in January: He wants to play at least two more years, and he wants to play for the Cardinals.
St. Louis Official Site

All of this time at home has given Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina a chance to rethink his stance on playing for the Cardinals and the Cardinals only or, as he once said, "I'll go home."
Birdland

While working out and waiting for the start of what could be his final season with the Cardinals, catcher Yadier Molina’s plan to play another two seasons remains as steadfast as his wish to spend them with the only team he’s known.
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Yadier Molina Isn't Ready To Retire, Even If It Means Boarding The Leavin' Train

In an interview with ESPN baseball writer Marly Rivera, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina disclosed a change in his career plans.

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April 7 In Peoria History

The highlight for April 7 comes from Opening Day 2017. Just three years ago that Opening Day lineup for Chris Swauger (his first game as Chiefs manager) has already produced three Major Leaguers with a handful of other players in Double-A or Triple-A and on the verge of MLB debuts. Tommy Edman led off the game for the Chiefs and with one out, 18-year old Dylan Carlson launched his first home run of the season for a 1–0 lead. Two batters later, Andrew Knizner collected his first hit of the season and Brian O’Keefe singled as well but the Chiefs didn’t add on.

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Your 2020(?) Memphis Redbirds

If the Memphis Redbirds play a 2020 season (granted, a tremendous if these days), it's bound to be successful. Sure to have moments we'll remember a generation from now. And almost certain to culminate with a playoff appearance. Why such optimism in such uncertain times? Well, the history books don't lie. And Memphis baseball loves the start of a new decade. Check this out:

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Catch Classic 2019 Cardinals Games On TV This Week

Fox Sports Midwest is continuing to bring baseball to its viewers, even with no live baseball happening.

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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.
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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

Miles Mikolas Thinks He'll Be Ready For Opening Day - Whenever That Is

Spring training on Wednesday didn’t extend any farther than the outfield grass on Field 1 here at the Cardinals’ complex. But there was baseball activity, of a sort.

Cardinal Beat

Andrew Knizner, Jack Flaherty, Brad Miller Notes; Up Next

This camp means more to Andrew Knizner. In 2019, he got his first taste of the big league opportunity that lies in store for him should he break camp with the team this month. That experience came with modest results, and like the film junkie has made a point of his entire career, he learned from it.

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Cardinals Starting Lineup 3-9-2020

Headed west as we take the show on the road! pic.twitter.com/DTvyRvwTPX

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

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.

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Carlos Martinez Looks Every Bit The Top-Of-Rotation Starter He Used To Be; Tommy Edman Good On Both Ends; Kwang-Hyun Kim Bounces Back; Fourth-Inning Explosion; Mets Sock Adam Wainwright; Mike Shildt Is Light-Hearted

On a day when the Cardinals slugged six homers — three each in Jupiter and three more here Thursday as they scored 18 runs for the day — the biggest news was on the mound.

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Cardinals Beat Nationals 11-0: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tommy Edman Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Austin Dean Doubles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs

Ending the day the right way! pic.twitter.com/qK2ODgtjGp

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 6, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Dylan Carlson started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Tyler O'Neill started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Austin Dean started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs.
Andrew Knizner started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Justin Williams entered late in game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Max Schrock started at second base and moved to third, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-2)
Zack Thompson entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)
Jake Woodford entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)
Ryan Helsely entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

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Video: Andrew Knizner Hits A Two-Run Homer 3-5-2020

Knizner about sent this one back to Jupiter! pic.twitter.com/XJOr0FYe9H

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 5, 2020

Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup (Game Two) 3-5-2020

Photo 1: Result of Game 1.

Photo 2: Lineup for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/G6lI9zlBM2

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 5, 2020

Here Are The Cardinals' 2020 Top 30 Prospects

The Cardinals made one of the biggest offseason moves last year when they acquired six-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt from the D-backs for a trio of young players. In the end, however, it was Cardinals’ contingent of homegrown talent that fueled the team to a National League Central title and the organization’s first postseason berth since 2015, as Jack Flaherty, Kolten Wong, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman ultimately paced the team in Wins Above Replacement.

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