Most Hyped LHP Prospects Of The Past 20 Years

Left-handed pitching is always something in high demand and often in short supply. Some of that is simply probability. Only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed. The difficulty in developing pitching in general and keeping pitchers healthy whittles the numbers down even more.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Capsules, Vol.3 : Edgar Renteria Caps Crazy Cardinals Walk-Off Over Cubs, 2002

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?

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Cardinals Capsules. Vol. 2: Bud Smith Throws The Cardinals' Last No-Hitter, September 2001

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?

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Shooting Stars

Jake Woodford is rising. The 22-year-old Memphis Redbirds pitcher will pull off a rare trifecta when he takes the mound for the Pacific Coast League in Wednesday's Triple-A All-Star Game in El Paso. It will be Woodford's third All-Star Game in four seasons, across all three primary levels of minor-league baseball. Woodford first earned All-Star recognition with the Class-A Peoria Chiefs (Midwest League) in 2016. He represented Double-A Springfield in last year's Texas League All-Star Game.

Memphis Flyer

Adam Wainwright To Return To Rotation Next Monday; Roster Move; On This Date In Cardinals History

All throughout the spring and summer, as Adam Wainwright's right elbow defied him again and again, the right-hander maintained his desire to pitch again this season. Now that hope has become reality.

St. Louis Official Site

Dakota Hudson, Patrick Wisdom, & Daniel Poncedelon Named 2018 Pacific Coast League All-Stars

Memphis Redbirds pitcher Dakota Hudson, infielder Patrick Wisdom, and pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon have been named to the 2018 Pacific Coast League All-Star Team, with the game against the stars of the International League set for Wednesday, July 11 in Columbus, Ohio televised on MLB Network.

Memphis Official Site

Why Cardinals Traded Scott Rolen To Blue Jays

Unable to resolve his differences with manager Tony La Russa, third baseman Scott Rolen requested to be traded by the Cardinals.

RetroSimba

Time Is Right To Return, Willie McGee Says

Ozzie Smith, one of the most popular players in Cardinals history, weighed in enthusiastically Monday on the hiring as coaches of two more of the top dozen or so ever to wear the birds on bat.

Post-Dispatch

Remembering Bud Smith

Bud Smith burst on the scene as a 21 year old rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals. Then, just over a year later, his time in the majors was done.

Redbird Rants

The Magic Josh Donaldson Trade Package

Several days ago, I made my desire towards a Josh Donaldson to the St. Louis Cardinals trade clear. Now, several days later, here is a magical trade package that I believe will accomplish the goal.

Redbird Rants

Walt Jocketty Ready For Next Phase Of Life, Career

Last Christmas Eve, Walt Jocketty was doing some last-minute shopping when Yankees general manager Brian Cashman called, wanting to finish up the trade of Aroldis Chapman.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Ken Griffey & His Memorable Games Vs. Cardinals

Born in the same town and on the same day in November as Stan Musial, Ken Griffey Jr. entered this world with a powerful Cardinals connection. Now he’s about to strengthen that special bond by joining Musial as an outfielder in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

RetroSimba

New Hall of Fame Exhibit

Secure in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame as one of the best teachers not just in the history of the organization, but in the game of baseball itself, another illustration of how George Kissell used simple methods to provide big results is on display in part of a new exhibit, “Farming the Business of Cardinals Baseball” in the team’s museum.

STL Baseball Weekly

The Risk-Reward Of Trading Cole Hamels

Pat Gillick sat back in his chair and considered the hypothetical dilemma.

Philadelphia Daily News

12 Years Later: Scott Rolen

It was on this date twelve years ago…July 29, 2002 that the St. Louis Cardinals traded Placido Polanco, Bud Smith, and Mike Timlin in exchange for Scott Rolen and Doug Nickle.

STL Baseball Weekly

Ozzie Smith Says Tony Gwynn Was Just As Proud Of His Defense; Luke Weaver Ready To Go

What is known is that Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, who died at age 54 Monday, was among the greatest hitters in the game’s history, winning eight National League batting titles. What is not known, said fellow Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and a longtime friend of Gwynn’s, is that “he took as much pride or more in his defense as he did in his offense.

Post-Dispatch

Busch Stadium DJ Honors Michael Wacha's Gem

As you almost certainly have heard, St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha came within one out of the Cardinals’ first no-hitter since 2001 (Bud Smith) on Tuesday, only to have the rookie’s quest brought to a halt by a high-chopper, infield single off the bat of Ryan Zimmerman.

Fox Sports Midwest

Cardinals Hope To Ride Shelby Miller To Victory, Deny Jordan Zimmermann 20th Win

At least the St. Louis Cardinals' fielders will be well rested for Wednesday afternoon's finale with the Washington Nationals.

KSDK

Michael Wacha One Out From No-Hitter

If there's room in the St. Louis Cardinals' post-season rotation, rookie Michael Wacha made as strong a statement as possible and came as close as possible to a no-hitter Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Wacha, 21 and in just his ninth major league start, had the no-hit bid broken up by Ryan Zimmerman's chopper over the mound with two outs in the ninth inning.

KSDK

Cardinals Have A History Of Excellent Deadline Deals

The major league trade deadline of July 31 is fast approaching. If the rumors floating around the internet are true, the Cardinals are actively seeking a fifth starter for the rotation. Maybe Jake Peavy? Bud Norris? The Cardinals need is not drastic.

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