New Rules, Rich Returns: Hindsight From 2012's 'Michael Wacha Draft' Shows Cardinals Can Maximize Many Picks In 2020's Reduced Rounds

Even under the cloak of dark, cloudy skies and chilly conditions, the Cardinals’ brand new director of amateur scouting couldn’t hide his crew’s presence that February night eight years ago that would add to the club’s history within 20 months.

Post-Dispatch

Fifth Round A Struggle In Cardinals Draft History

The five-round major league amateur draft begins on Wednesday and the Cardinals have had notable success in the first round with the likes of Ted Simmons, Andy Van Slyke, J.D. Drew, Jack Flaherty, Garry Templeton, Matt Morris, Kolten Wong, Todd Worrell, Michael Wacha, Lance Lynn, Terry Kennedy, Brian Jordan, Stephen Piscotty, Dakota Hudson and a dozen or so others who had big-league success.

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Recent History Preps Cardinals For New-Look Draft

Randy Flores is no stranger to unusual circumstances with the MLB Draft. Hired as the Cardinals' director of scouting in 2016, his first Draft featured three of the first 34 picks -- which he used on Delvin Perez, Dakota Hudson and Dylan Carlson. The latter two will appear in the Majors when baseball returns. In '17, Flores dealt with the penalties from the Cardinals' hacking scandal and didn’t have the first pick until No. 94.

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Investment Startups: Matthew Liberature, Zack Thompson Bring New-Look, Left-Left Combo To Cardinals Pitching Revival

Manager Mike Shildt insisted, at least twice, it wasn’t preplanned on the first day of live batting practice to have the final pitcher on the mound be Matthew Liberatore, the Cardinals’ prized prospect acquisition in a trade one rival official called “potentially a coup.”

Birdland

John Mozeliak Thinks Jordan Hicks Can Be 'Key Member' Of Cardinals Bullpen

Making it clear Thursday he didn’t think it prudent to discuss the many sensitive issues being talked about by owners and the players’ association relative to the start of a baseball season, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak didn’t mind reviewing the progress of reliever Jordan Hicks

Cardinal Beat

Zack Thompson Works To Maximize Whatever Summer Lies Ahead

It’s a short drive from his parents’ home to where Cardinals prospect Zack Thompson went Wednesday to get in his throws. Already there waiting when he arrived stood the net he planned to meet, and his only company was the dozens of well-worn and scuffed baseballs he stuffed into a backpack.

Post-Dispatch

With No Games To Scout, Randy Flores & Cardinals Continue 'Full Throttle' Prep For Draft

On the clock and forced to choose between another four hours on hold with Delta Airlines or stealing a few hours of sleep, Cardinals assistant general manager and draft helmsman Randy Flores made the call, electing to keep his rental car and deal with canceling his flight later.

Post-Dispatch

It's A Good Thing The Cardinals Didn't Trade For Nolan Arenado After All

I was as excited as anyone when it appeared that the St. Louis Cardinals were close to trading for Nolan Arenado, the disgruntled Colorado Rockies slugger.

Cheap Seats

Cardinals Capsules, Vol. 20: Yadier Molina Drives In Tying & Winning Runs As Cardinals Force NLDS Game Five, 2019

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?

KMOV

Ever Heard Of The 'Cardinal Way?' We Asked Some Players To Explain

Is it about playing the game the right way? Does it mean carrying on a tradition? Or is the way a person acts both on and off the field? The 'Cardinal way' has been described as all that and more.

KMOX

Coronavirus Could Stick The Cardinals With An Extra Year Of Matt Carpenter & Dexter Fowler

I mentioned a few days ago that playing a short season with few off days might be to the advantage of the St. Louis Cardinals because of their depth of pitching.

Cheap Seats

Whitey Herzog Says Cardinals Would Have Advantage In Start-Up Because Of Pitching Depth

An inveterate sports television watcher, Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager and former American Basketball League referee, invariably used to fall asleep while watching a late-night game only to awake in the morning and find himself watching the same game again.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Argue They Have Pitching Depth To Staff Two Strong Teams. Let's Test That Theory

This began as a conversation beside a running bus — one ready, like us, for a quick getaway from whatever the Mets call the ballpark in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Birdland

The Cardinals Could Benefit If Baseball Crams 162 Games Into 4 1/2 Months

A jam-packed schedule may give the St. Louis Cardinals a get out of jail free card when it comes to their oddly-constructed, redundant roster.

Cheap Seats

Bob Zimmerman Using Knowledge From His Career To Help Other Pitchers, Including Dakota Hudson

Bob Zimmerman believes his professional pitching career did not progress as far as he would have liked because of some bad advice, and some of his own mistakes, that occurred while he was in the minor leagues.

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Mike Shildt Likes His Team's Style - And The Wins, Too; Kolten Wong Leaves Game In First; Jordan Hicks Plays Thge Waiting Game; Brett Cecil Walks Two But Survives; Safe Driver Award

The wins and losses don’t count for another couple of weeks, but exhibition games can reflect a style of play. And manager Mike Shildt likes his club’s style.

Post-Dispatch

Kolten Wong Day-To-Day; Jack Flaherty Renewed, 24 Others Agree To Terms; Brad Miller On The Mend; Up Next

Kolten Wong left Sunday’s game with a left calf contusion after being hit by a Pablo López fastball leading off the first inning. He walked out of the clubhouse after the game with a bandage around his calf, but Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that Wong should recover well. Wong wasn’t going to travel Monday to Fort Myers, Fla., to face the Twins anyway. He will be evaluated Monday before determining his return to the lineup.

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Cardinals Beat Marlins 7-3: Paul Goldschmidt Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Harrison Bader Singles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In One Run; Yadier Molina Collects One Single & Two RBIs

Nice way to end the weekend. 💪 pic.twitter.com/zvN6BtCBrr

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 8, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong started at second base and batted leadoff.  One run and one hit by pitch.
Edmundo Sosa entered late in the game at third base and moved to shortstop, batting leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Paul Goldschmidt started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one sac fly.
Dennis Ortega entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Tyler O'Neill started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Dakota Hudson started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:74-47)(g/f:1-3)
Brett Cecil entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:3-0)
Kodi Whitley entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-0)

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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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Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup 3-8-2020

Another day, another lineup with Dakota on the mound! 👊 pic.twitter.com/Dm8tFYvJ04

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 8, 2020