Jim Riggleman Reflects On George Kissell

This past week, MLB Hall of Famer Lou Brock pointed to good fundamental baseball as not just the key for the St. Louis Cardinals return to the playoff mix this season, but the overall success of the franchise through the years. And more often than not, when fundamentals and Cardinals are used in conversation the name George Kissell comes up.

STL Baseball Weekly

2016 Cardinals Are A Distant Memory: No Manager, Coaches, Outfielders Or Active Starting Pitchers Remain

If you thought there had been some staff and roster churn lately as the Cardinals try to find some level other than .500, consider what has happened since Aug. 5, in 2016.

Post-Dispatch

The Real Work Is Just Beginning For Cardinals

On Saturday evening, the Cardinals made the necessary — though arguably tardy — decision to fire manager Mike Matheny. The now-former Cardinals skipper was at the helm of some successful teams, but after two consecutive playoff misses and a mediocre 2018 season, Matheny was shown the door.

Fangraphs

Dear Cardinals: An Open Letter Asking For Direction

What's the plan? Sell or buy. Figure it out. Fans pay good money to see a contender, not a remnant of the past. If you are rebuilding with youth, just say it. If you are stocking young arms, but going for the big sluggers as well, show us your money.

KSDK

The Cardinals' Hitting Issues Are Nothing New

When your team goes 4-5 against Miami, Cincinnati, and San Diego, something needs to be done. Something that should have been done a couple years ago. Give me one reason why Mabry should stay. Please try and give me a reason. Let me help you out: there is no reason.

KSDK

Hitting Coaches Might Have To Take The Rap For Cardinals' Anemic Offense

Judging by the standings, the Cardinals are in a good spot heading to the quarter mark of the season. They’ve proven to be a resilient and competitive bunch while remaining among the NL Central leaders even though three regulars have been stuck in a tailspin at the plate.

Post-Dispatch

Chris Maloney Missed Managing

The Mississippi Braves are looking at a fresh start. A new manager from the Jackson area, a couple new prospects and a new season. The tribe had their media day where we finally got to speak with Chris Maloney and hear what he envisions for the Braves franchise.

WDAM

Double-A Mississippi Introduce New Manager Chris Maloney

The Mississippi Braves introduced its new manager today.

MS News Now

Chris Maloney Named Double-A Mississippi Manager

In conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, the Mississippi Braves announced its 2018 field staff earlier today. Jackson, MS native Chris Maloney was named manager of the Double-A Braves for the upcoming season.

MS News Now

Will Mike Matheny Allow New Coaches To Chime In? An Analyst Gives His Thoughts

It’s probably safe to call Mike Matheny St. Louis’ most polarizing sports figure for several reasons. (Although Barry Odom may currently be a close second.)

101 ESPN

Message Sent: John Mozeliak Rips Up Mike Matheny's Coaching Staff. Message Received?

The Cardinals are performing an extensive rearrangement of Mike Matheny’s coaching staff, which looks nothing like Matheny’s former coaching staff…

101 ESPN

David Bell Departs For Giants

The Cardinals, who already have a search underway for a pitching coach and bullpen coach, will now also be looking to hire a new bench coach. After serving as Mike Matheny's bench coach for the past three seasons, David Bell has accepted the position of vice president of player development for the San Francisco Giants.
St. Louis Official Site

Already searching for a pitching coach and bullpen coach to add to manager Mike Matheny's staff, the Cardinals will now also look for a bench coach as David Bell leaves the team for an opportunity closer to home.
Bird Land

David Bell, the former St. Louis Cardinals bench coach has been hired as the San Francisco Giants Vice President of Player Development. The San Francisco Giants made an announcement, Friday afternoon.
KMOX

The St. Louis Cardinals now have another vacancy on their coaching staff to fill, as David Bell is leaving as bench coach to join the San Francisco Giants in what sources say will be a minor league director-type capacity.
STL Baseball Weekly

After spending nearly a decade with the St. Louis Cardinals as a player and coach, the decision for David Bell to leave the organization was not an easy one.
STL Baseball Weekly

Tyler Lyons Saves Bullpen, But Remains Locked In By Long Relief; David Washington Chose Another Flock; John Gant Excels; Chris Maloney's Next

As many moves as the Cardinals have made in recent weeks to ease the rigidity of the bullpen’s makeup, they still invite a bind when forced to use Tyler Lyons in long relief.

Post-Dispatch

Matt Adams Doesn't Spend Much Time Looking Back

The Cardinals’ middle-of-the-lineup issues have been well documented, but here’s a closer look:

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals & Mike Matheny Need Jose Oquendo's Demanding Standards

The Cardinals need third base coach Jose Oquendo in more ways than I realized until a small flame was officially placed Friday on Mike Matheny’s suddenly warm seat.

Post-Dispatch

John Mozeliak Shakes Things Up, & That Should Get Mike Matheny's Attention

After Friday’s shakeup by Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, the team responded by sweeping a three-game set against the hideous Philadelphia Phillies.

101 ESPN

Restructured Cardinals Look For More Improvement Against Phillies

John Mozeliak stood at the podium Friday, just over five hours before the St. Louis Cardinals’ game with the Philadelphia Phillies, and admitted what became painfully obvious during an 0-7 road trip.

Fox Sports Midwest

Needing "The Secret Weapon" Back

For over 30 years, Jose Oquendo has been a part of the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization in some capacity. His roles have ranged from second baseman, where he set a record in 1990 for the fewest errors by a second baseman (3), outfielder, pitcher, and third base coach, among others.

KSDK

Cardinals Change Course: 'We Could No Longer Stand Still & Do Nothing'

Unconvinced that the haphazard play and absentee offense they’ve seen so far this summer can get them where they expect to be this fall, the Cardinals reorganized manager Mike Matheny’s coaching staff and asserted Friday that without improvement there will be accountability.

Post-Dispatch

Dysfunctional Cardinals Must Unite After Bloody Friday

Nothing shows a team’s urgency quite like firing good people, and the Cardinals sent a critical message to manager Mike Matheny and the players Friday afternoon by reassigning third base coach Chris Maloney and designating infielder Jhonny Peralta for assignment.

Post-Dispatch