Author Mike Mitchell has written a book, “Mr. Rickey’s Redbirds,” and it’s a compelling blend of baseball and American history.
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Showing posts with label David Freese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David Freese. Show all posts
Friday, June 5, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
'Flashes Of Brilliance' From Gary Bennett Came At A Pivotal Time For 2006 Cardinals
Every major league ballplayer, no matter the level of his skill, probably is capable of being a dominant player. For some, it will be for a whole career, like for an Albert Pujols. For others, it will be for only a few days, like for a Gary Bennett.
Post-Dispatch
Post-Dispatch
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Jack Flahery's Game Six Tweet Highlights A Fundamental Issue For Players Under Proposed 2020 MLB Rule Changes
With the live sports hiatus in North America continuing into its third month, one popular way for sports networks to fill the void has been replaying old, memorable games. Considering the Cardinals emerged victorious in one of the most remarkable games in baseball history, it’s unsurprising that one of their games has gotten some serious airtime during the coronavirus shutdown.
KMOV
KMOV
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David Freese,
Jack Flaherty,
Kyle Lohse,
Lance Berkman,
Tony LaRussa,
Twitter,
World Series
Sunday, May 17, 2020
The Best Moment In Each Ballpark's History
As baseball stadiums sit empty, still, you can’t help and look at them and think of what has happened there, memories we’ll carry with us the rest of our lives. Because when greatness has happened before, it reminds us it can, and will, happen again.
St. Louis Official Site
St. Louis Official Site
Saturday, May 16, 2020
David Freese Will Be Back In Cardinals Uniform - In Fantasy Camp
Breaking news: David Freese, one of the Cardinals’ all-time postseason heroes, will be back in a St. Louis uniform next year.
Post-Dispatch
Post-Dispatch
Labels:
David Freese,
Nelson Cruz,
Playoffs,
Roy Oswalt,
World Series
Friday, May 8, 2020
2011 Revisited: Oral History On The Historic Cardinals Comeback To Air On KMOX
Since March 23, KMOX has aired one of the greatest comeback stories in sports history, the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals run to the World Series.
KMOX
KMOX
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
What I Miss About Sports Today - From David Freese's Lawn To The Arch, The View At Busch
I miss that moment at Busch Stadium when you’re finally settled into your seat, your eyes lock in and you take in the beauty of the backdrop.
Hochman
Hochman
42 Epic Half-Innings, One After Another
The return of live baseball is still to be determined, but in the meantime, MLB.com is offering an epic walk down memory lane.
St. Louis Official Site
St. Louis Official Site
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Yadier Molina Gives St. Louis Something To Talk About
As the old ballplayer walks toward home plate, the Cardinals’ catcher calmly calls time to delay the game. That’s what they do in St. Louis, to give the crowd time to rise and applaud a former Cardinal returning to town. It’s the top of the third inning. The cheering is earsplitting.
Hochman
Hochman
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Happy 37th Birthday To David Freese, Who Gave His Hometown A Helluva Party In 2011
David Freese is the birthday bird today, April 28. He’s 37, still very young. After 11 major-league seasons, he’s enjoying his retirement after 11 major-league seasons. He has more time with young family. And more time to strum a guitar.
101 ESPN
101 ESPN
Monday, April 13, 2020
Cardinals' Top Five Third Basemen
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only … if you don’t agree with the order, participate in the Twitter poll to vote for your favorite at this position.
St. Louis Official Site
St. Louis Official Site
Friday, April 3, 2020
FOX Sports Midwest To Air 2011 World Series
On Thursday’s teleconference call with reporters, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said he couldn’t help but tune in whenever Game 6 of the 2011 World Series was replaying as networks do their best to bring baseball to fans during the shutdown.
St. Louis Official Site
St. Louis Official Site
Labels:
Albert Pujols,
David Freese,
John Mozeliak,
World Series
Friday, March 27, 2020
Game Six Replay Stirs The Emotions Of Cardinals Fans, Restoring The Magic Of A Classic
Thursday was supposed to be Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals. What fans got instead was a rekindling of the magic of Game 6 from the 2011 World Series.
KSDK
KSDK
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
MLB Planning Full Day Of Classic Games Thursday With 'Opening Day At Home'
Baseball fans had been waiting for Thursday for months. Opening day is one of the most cherished days on the sports calendar. Now, with the Major League Baseball season halted due to the spread of the coronavirus, opening day will have to wait.
KSDK
KSDK
Labels:
Coronavirus,
David Freese,
Facebook,
Playoffs,
Schedule,
World Series
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Dexter Fowler To Match Las Vegas Food Fund Donations
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact people worldwide, Dexter Fowler found a way to help in Las Vegas, Nev., where he lives with his family.
St. Louis Official Site
St. Louis Official Site
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
David Freese Returns To Busch Stadium For 'Bud Bash' Event
2011 World Series MVP David Freese will return to Busch Stadium this summer to headline the Cardinals’ Bud Bash schedule.
Fox2Now
Fox2Now
Saturday, February 8, 2020
After Notable Subtractions This Winter, Cardinals Have Multiplied Their Questions For Spring
Before leaving Field 1 on Thursday morning at the Cardinals’ spring training complex, infielders Kolten Wong and Paul DeJong went through the final two on-field phases of their workouts. With coach Jose Oquendo leading, they took ground balls at their positions, then finished their work with some baserunning practice. The things the Cardinals did as well as any team in baseball last year were the final two drills.
Post-Dispatch
Post-Dispatch
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Looking Back On The Worst Cardinals Moments Of The Decade
When I think about the worst moments of the past decade in St. Louis Cardinals' history, the first thing that comes to mind is Kolten Wong and first base. It's what it is, but we'll get to that in a moment.
KSDK
KSDK
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