Cardinals' Top Five Left Fielders

Here is Anne Rogers’ ranking of the Top 5 left fielders in Cardinals history. Next week: Center fielders.

St. Louis Official Site

Bob Sykes Was The Cardinals' Latter Day Ernie Broglio

Only twice since Bob Gibson did it in 1968 has a Cardinals hurler pitched an extra-inning, complete-game shutout at Busch Stadium. One involved Mark Mulder beating Houston 1-0 in 10 innings in 2005. The other came on the Fourth of July 40 years ago.

Post-Dispatch

Cubs To Cardinals: How About Ray Sadecki For Lou Brock?

Ray Sadecki was the player the Cubs wanted in exchange for Lou Brock, but the timing wasn’t right. Sadecki got hot at the same time as the trade talks did and the Cardinals opted to keep him.

RetroSimba

In Memory Of Former Cardinals 2019

To note that 2019 was a difficult year for former St. Louis Cardinals is an understatement, as 18 individuals with direct ties to the team as a player or coach left us during the prior 12 months.

The Cardinal Nation

Why Cardinals Were Inclined To Acquire Rob Kline

Ron Kline had an ominous start to his stint with the Cardinals, foretelling of rough times ahead for the right-handed pitcher.

RetroSimba

Why Cubs Accused Cardinals Of Having Scoreboard Spy

On a rainy St. Louis Sunday in 1961, the Cubs became convinced the Cardinals had someone inside the Busch Stadium scoreboard who was stealing the signs of catcher Sammy Taylor.

RetroSimba

Ernie Broglio Dies At 83

Former Cardinals pitcher Ernie Broglio, who was the other half of the trade that brought Hall of Famer Lou Brock to St. Louis, died Tuesday night after battling cancer, according to social media posts from his family. Broglio was 83.
St. Louis Official Site

Curve-balling righthander Ernie Broglio tied for the National League lead in victories in 1960 with Milwaukee’s Warren Spahn when he won 21 for the Cardinals in his second big-league season. Broglio also won 18 for the 1963 Cardinals team which challenged for, but fell short of, the National League pennant.
Post-Dispatch

Stan Musial Was Familiar For To Bob Friend

In 1960, while pursuing a pennant with the Pirates, pitcher Bob Friend twice surrendered game-winning home runs to Stan Musial in a two-week span in the heat of the National League title chase.

RetroSimba

Benny Valenzuela: From Mexico To Cardinals

Benny Valenzuela, a pioneering Mexican-born ballplayer, emerged from a humble start in professional baseball and reached the majors, but the Cardinals were the wrong club for a rookie third baseman.

RetroSimba

Asian Adventure: Cardinals Mixed Business, Pleasure In Japan

After losing their way while trying to navigate a path to the top of the 1958 National League standings, the Cardinals embarked on an odyssey of cultural awakening and confidence building.

RetroSimba

This Tortoise Needs A Hare: Cardinals Must Add A Star Hitter To Keep Up In Competitve NL Central

I​ recently​ wrote a column in​ this space​ praising​ the​ Cardinals​ for their​ long-term​ consistency​ and​ stability.​ It isn’t​ easy​​ to post a winning record in 11 consecutive seasons, but the Cardinals have done it.

The Athletic

Jack Flaherty, Cardinals' Third Rookie Starter, Faces Reds In Series Finale

The last time the St. Louis Cardinals did this, the three pitchers involved were named Bob Gibson, Ernie Broglio and Marshall Bridges.

Fox Sports Midwest

Audio: Red Schoendienst On The Block Trade

On this date 54 years ago one of the most notable trades in MLB history took place as the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Lou Brock from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Doug Clemens and pitchers Ernie Broglio and Bobby Shantz.

STL Baseball Weekly

How Cardinals Got Geroge Hendrick From Padres

George Hendrick revived his career with the Cardinals and gave them the consistent run producer they were lacking in the outfield.

RetroSimba

Opening Acts: Cardinals, Mets Need Young, Talented Pitchers To Contend

There is a word that two executives with rival teams used this past year to describe the one hitch the Cardinals could face by resting so much of their hopes, so much of their identity as a perpetual contender on their stockpile of young, promising pitchers.

Post-Dispatch

Mets Give Cardinals Trouble In Season Openers

The Cardinals, who begin the 2018 regular season against the Mets at Citi Field on March 29, haven’t won an Opening Day game in New York since 1963.

RetroSimba

Adam Wainwright Faces Orioles After Bounceback Start

Wane? Wrong.

Hochman

Lou Brock Cancels Appearance Due To Blood Cancer Treatment

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that Lou Brock has cancelled his April 25th Budweiser Bash appearance at Busch Stadium as he is currently undergoing treatment for Multiple Myeloma. The Hall of Famer was recently diagnosed with the bone cancer and has been undergoing treatment in St. Louis.
St. Louis Official Site

Hall of Famer Lou Brock, who had part of his left leg amputated in 2015 due to complications from diabetes, is battling health issues again, the Cardinals announced on Thursday.
St. Louis Official Site

Hall of Famer Lou Brock is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, the Cardinals announced Thursday in a press release that cancelled the Cardinals legend's upcoming appearance at Busch Stadium.
Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals announced Thursday that St. Louis legend Lou Brock has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.
KMOV

The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that Lou Brock has cancelled his upcoming appearance on April 25th for the Budweiser Bash at Busch Stadium. The Hall of Famer was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and is currently receiving treatment for the bone cancer.
STL Baseball Weekly

How Bob Gibson Brought Out The Best In Bob Bruce

Over a two-year period, when he lost far more than he won, Astros pitcher Bob Bruce prevailed in a series of duels with Cardinals ace Bob Gibson.

RetroSimba

Catching Competition: Chris Cannizzaro Vs. Tim McCarver

In 1960, the Cardinals had two prized prospects, Chris Cannizzaro and Tim McCarver, competing to become heir apparent to Hal Smith as starting catcher.

RetroSimba