One Guy You Forgot Was Ever On Your Favorite Team

You remember them, just not some of the teams they played for. There are numerous players throughout baseball history who we remember for their prime years, and we usually associate them with one specific team. But in many cases, those stars finished their careers or spent some other part of their time in the Majors with another club, one that we may have forgotten. So here's a look at some players who fall into that category for each club.

St. Louis Official Site

As He Enters The Hall Of Fame, Lee Smith Thinking Of Bob Gibson

As former Cardinals pitcher Lee Smith touches up his Hall of Fame speech in the next few days before Sunday’s induction, his thoughts are with another Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher who won’t be at Cooperstown, N.Y. That would be Bob Gibson, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in Omaha, Neb.

Post-Dispatch

Middle Class In Baseball No Longer Exists

While the Paul Goldschmidt trade was great for the Cardinals and their entitled fan base, it was still another bad sign for the baseball industry.

Gordo

Jackpot: Cardinals Deal For Paul Goldschmidt From Diamondbacks

On one of his first days calling the shots for the Arizona Diamondbacks, former general manager Dave Stewart, who earned a reputation as a steely-eyed, no-nonsense starting pitcher, beamed as he talked about the first baseman he inherited. Stewart described how every morning he could wake up and “know the sun is brighter because Paul Goldschmidt is on my team.”

Post-Dispatch

Rich Hill Is Thankful For The Chance The Red Sox Gave Him

Rich Hill’s Boston roots run deep. He was born in the city and raised in Milton, Mass., a nearby suburb. He attended the World Series parade with his father when the Red Sox broke their curse in 2004 after completing his season as a Chicago Cubs minor leaguer. He later had two stints with the Red Sox organization, pitched parts of four seasons with them, and credits the franchise for sustaining his career.

LA Times

Justin Verlander Aligning Himself With October Greats

Justin Verlander says he doesn't worry too much about his legacy or how his body of work will be remembered when it's finally put up against the all-time greats. Maybe that's because the Astros' ace feels he still has so much left to give to the game.

Houston Official Site

Yoan Lopez Is A Prospect Again

Not long after being signed out of Cuba in 2015, Yoan Lopez threw his first bullpen session at Diamondbacks camp. It was a minor event. Club executives came out to watch. Cameras followed his every move. In a scrum with reporters later that day, Lopez spoke of trying to reach the majors soon. “Pronto,” he said. “Muy pronto.”

AZ Central

Dave Stewart Hopes To Leave Impact On Staff

A's great Dave Stewart accompanied the club's young pitchers on the field during Wednesday's first official spring workout. A familiar intensity remains, his mere presence often speaking louder than his gentle voice.

Oakland Official Site

Monclova Named Dave Stewart Pitching Coach For 2018 Season

Jose Melendez Twitter

Tony LaRussa Leaving Diamondbacks Organization At End Of October

Arizona Official Twitter

After watching the D-backs struggle in 2016, front-office executive Tony La Russa didn't feel he could walk away from the Arizona organization despite the dismissal of his handpicked general manager Dave Stewart and manager Chip Hale.
Arizona Official Site

Looks As If Tony LaRussa Is Headed Back To The Playoffs

In another 10 days to two weeks, Tony La Russa is likely to be part of a playoff team for a fourth franchise.

Post-Dispatch

Paul DeJong Had Coachability Concerns; Teams Cooling On Jose Quintana

Paul DeJong, 3B, Cardinals — He homered in his first career at-bat, as a pinch hitter against Greg Holland, and started his major league career 4 for 11, with three hits for extra bases. The former Illinois State biochemistry major was once called by a scout before the draft, who said there was a “coachability concern” because of his field of study. “Two years ago he was closing the door to his chemistry lab at ISU and now his MLB career door has opened,” said agent Burton Rocks.

Boston Globe

Jose Canseco: Live From Las Vegas, Steroid-Stained Slugger Revives MLB Dream

Jose Canseco sits at one of the two long poker tables in the living room of his Las Vegas home, his massive biceps bulging through his tank top, and he’s ready to take a swing at any topic thrown at him.

Northwest Now

Alex Rodriguez Declined Opportunity To Join Group Bidding To Buy Marlins

It won’t be Alex Rodriguez vs. Derek Jeter for the Marlins.

Fox Sports

Dave Stewart Joins Tagg Romney's Ownership Group To Buy Marlins

Dave Stewart, former general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, has joined Massachusetts businessman Tagg Romney’s ownership group bid for the Miami Marlins, a high-ranking baseball executive told USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today

Tony LaRussa, Walt Jocketty Still Finding Success

Both Tony La Russa and Walt Jocketty, who were together here for 12 years as Cardinals manager and general manager and were the architects of the 2006 World Series champions, stepped aside into subordinate front office roles before this season at Arizona and Cincinnati, respectively.

Post-Dispatch

Jeremy Hazelbaker Is Not A Bad Choice

Spring Training has come and gone, and Jeremy Hazelbaker remains with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was awarded the fourth outfield position despite a poor Cactus League showing. There are worse options around the league.

Call To The Pen

Athletics Bring Back Dennis Eckersley As Special Assistant

In a continuing trend of promoting the team's tradition and history, the Oakland A's announced the hiring of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley as a special assistant on Friday.

Oakland Official Site

Jose Canseco, Dave Stewart Join Athletics' Broadcast Team

Jose Canseco is coming to a TV near you.

Oakland Official Site

Shelby Miller Looking Sharp For Year Two With Diamondbacks

It was a Triple-A game -- the kind of game Shelby Miller surprisingly wound up pitching in eight times last season. This time, on a cloudy Wednesday in the Cactus League, it was not demotion to the farm but devotion to the schedule that prompted Miller's appearance here, at the Minor League complex of the rival Giants, facing a squad of unproven players. Miller took his turn on the D-backs' off-day to keep the rotation in order.

Arizona Official Site