Why Cardinals Took A Chance On Brad Penny

A grand start to his Cardinals career culminated with a grand slam for pitcher Brad Penny before an injury described as minor became something major.

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Scott Rolen Leads Cardinals Hall Of Fame Hopefuls

Scott Rolen headlines a group of players on the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot with ties to St. Louis.

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Cardinals' Players Are The Problem, Not A Lack Of Spending

Between the end of the 2016 World Series and the opening week of the 2017 baseball season, the Cardinals handed out five contracts worth more than $257 million. For the most part, those deals worth more than a quarter of a BILLION dollars have not worked out.

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John Mozeliak's Five Best & Worst Free Agent Moves

Rick Hummel's review of Cardinals signings during the John Mozeliak era (2007-current) begins with his ranking of the top five.

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Worst Free Agent Moves Of Bill DeWitt Era

Columnist Ben Frederickson reviews the Cardinals' worst free-agent signings under chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. (1996-2017).

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The Five Best (& Worst) Free Agent Signings By John Mozeliak

In the wake of Brayan Pena's unconditional release by the Cardinals Monday, Rick Hummel takes a look at the Cardinals' five worst and five best free-agent signings in the John Mozeliak era:

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Host Of Former MLB Stars Shine In NBC World Series

Former Major League Baseball stars descended upon Wichita, Kansas on Saturday night for the National Baseball Congress World Series, an annual tournament that invites competition among amateur baseball players, including some former pros and collegiate athletes.

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Nate Robertson, Jack Wilson, Rick Ankiel, Koyie Hill & Brad Penny To Play For Roger Clemens In 2016 National Baseball Congress World Series

Spend enough time in the company of former major-league baseball players and someone is bound to know Roger Clemens.

Wichita Eagle

Orioles Interested In Francisco Liriano

Perhaps realizing they're missing out on a competitive advantage, sources say the Orioles have shown interest in trading for left-handed starters Francisco Liriano and Drew Pomeranz.

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Brad Penny Was Baseball's Quintessential Journeyman

Brad Penny had a solid decade and a half in the majors. A look back at his journey throughout baseball.

Beyond The Boxscore

Brad Penny Retires

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Brad Penny's quest to make it back to the big leagues has come to an end.
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Rick Honeycutt A Big Part Of Clayton Kershaw's Success

Once the offseason shakeup of the Dodgers' on-field staff came to an end, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was the one surviving member from the Don Mattingly era.

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-12-16: Xavier Scruggs Hits A Three-Run Homer; Chris Narveson Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win; Audry Perez & David Peralta Each Singles & Hit A Two-Run Homer

Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Houston) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:0-1)

St. Louis beat Houston 4-3

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Miami) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and one run.
Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f4-1)

Miami beat Boston 11-8

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and allowed one stolen base.

Baltimore beat Minnesota 8-1

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-New York-A) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Tampa Bay beat New York-A 2-1

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Detroit beat Pittsburgh 3-0

Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and hit one batter.  (g/f:3-2)

Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Toronto 8-5

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-New York-N) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

St. Louis beat New York-N 14-9

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Arizona beat Kansas City 3-0

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-Colorado) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Milwaukee) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Milwaukee) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Milwaukee beat Colorado 7-6

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Arizona) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

George Kottaras (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Arizona beat San Francisco 9-5

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Chicago-N beat Chicago-A 9-2

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oakland) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-13)(g/f:1-1)

Texas beat Oakland 14-5

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Anaheim beat San Francisco 9-5

Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  One walk at the plate.
James Ramsey (former Memphis-Cleveland) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Cleveland) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-San Diego) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 at the plate.

San Diego beat Cleveland 6-3

A.J. Pierzynski (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and allowed one stolen base.

Washington beat Atlanta 11-1

Jamey Wright (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Los Angeles beat Chicago-N 6-5

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-4-16: Cedric Hunter Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Joe Kelly Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting eighth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Philadelphia beat Atlanta 12-11

Ed Easley (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Minnesota and Pittsburgh tied 2-2

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Boston) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-4)

Boston beat Tampa Bay 7-2

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Washington) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one triple.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Miami) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Miami beat Washington 5-4

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Toronto beat Baltimore 4-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-New York-N) started in left field and moved to center, batting ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Miami and New York-N tied 4-4

James Ramsey (former Memphis-Cleveland) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Cleveland) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cleveland and Chicago-A tied 5-5

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Coco Crisp (former New Haven-Oakland) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Bryan Anderson (former St. Louis-Oakland) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oakland) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Oakland beat Colorado 9-4

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Chicago-N beat Anaheim 3-0

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Milwaukee) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Milwaukee) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Milwaukee beat Seattle 5-2

Skip Schumaker (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Carlos Villanueva (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, on earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:1-1)

San Diego beat Kansas City 3-1

Chris Duncan: The Toughest Pitcher I Ever Faced; Whose Name You Don't Know

I’m sometimes asked to name the toughest pitcher I faced during my time in Major League Baseball. The answer might surprise you.

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Minor League Signings: Red Sox Sign Rainel Rosario, Rockies Signed Alex Castellanos, Cardinals Signed Jeremy Hefner; Cardinals Also Released Jimmy Bosco

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The Cardinals have signed free agent pitcher Jeremy Hefner to a minor-league contract, and he is expected to attend major-league spring training as a non-roster invitee.
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Blue Jays Signed Brad Penny To Minors Deal With MLB Spring Invite

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Cardinals Change Course Ahead Of Meetings

Having spent much of the past few weeks working on a deal that would have been “big, robust, and historic for us,” according to Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, the club’s front office arrived Sunday at the winter meetings certain they’ll leave with at least one thing they don’t have.

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Ten Worst Free Agent Signings Of The Bill DeWitt Era

Free agency is upon us. While we wait for the Cardinals to make a move, let's look back on the moves they have made.

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Brian Broderick, Nick Greenwood, Adron Chambers, Keith Butler, Jose Gonzalez, Brad Penny, Jermaine Curtis, Richard Castillo, Jeremy Hazelbaker, Marcus Hatley, & Hector Hernandez Declared For Free Agency

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