Closer To Impact: After Generating Buzz All Spring, Johan Oviedo's Rise Could Gain Velocity In Audition For Relief

To quicken his fluency in English, Johan Oviedo tuned in for television shows and music videos and, whenever possible, turned on the Spanish subtitles. But where he most enjoyed these language lessons was leaning back and looking up to a silver screen.

Birdland

Not Knowing Where They Will Be If Baseball Returns Leaves Players Like Rob Kaminsky In Limbo

These are anxious times for all professional baseball players but for some, like pitcher Rob Kaminsky, the current situation is particularly nerve-racking.

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Angel Rondon Could Be A Darkhorse In 2020

The St. Louis Cardinals will have a strong bullpen already in 2020 but Angel Rondon could be a player who comes out of nowhere to have an impact.

Redbird Rants

Busch Visit By Mookie Betts & Dodgers Would Have Been Early Test Of Cardinals' Contending Aspirations

ith the bases loaded and the bullpen spent from Saturday’s 14-inning slog, the Cardinals curiously seemed ready to essentially, virtually abandon Sunday’s game and get on with the week.

Birdland

Your 2020(?) Memphis Redbirds

If the Memphis Redbirds play a 2020 season (granted, a tremendous if these days), it's bound to be successful. Sure to have moments we'll remember a generation from now. And almost certain to culminate with a playoff appearance. Why such optimism in such uncertain times? Well, the history books don't lie. And Memphis baseball loves the start of a new decade. Check this out:

Memphis Flyer

Cardinals Optioned Genesis Cabrera, Junior Fernandez, Alex Reyes, & Andrew Knizner To Triple-A Memphis

Though baseball is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, clubs are still free to sort out rosters to prepare for when the season begins. The Cardinals made their second round of cuts since the regular season was postponed, optioning Génesis Cabrera, Junior Fernandez, Alex Reyes and Andrew Knizner to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
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The trims to the active roster the Cardinals made Thursday afternoon would have been considered revealing had they happened leading up to opening day.
Cardinal Beat

Carlos Martinez Dominates Competition

Because Miles Mikolas was not expected to be ready for the first day of the season due to injury, the competition for fifth place in the Cardinals' rotation could be different when baseball activities resume.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Four Takeaways From Cardinals Spring Training

When Major League Baseball decided to cancel the rest of Spring Training and delay the start of the regular season, the Cardinals were just beginning to pivot toward the final stretch of their camp. The regulars were going to see more playing time, and manager Mike Shildt and his staff were going to start making roster decisions about who we might see come the start of the season.

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A Puerto Rican Is The Official Translator Of The Cardinals

Yadier Molina will not be the only Puerto Rican who will be in the Major Leagues as a member of the San Luis Cardinals.  (Translated)

Primera Hora

Brett Cecil Set To Undergo Tests On Right Hamstring

Brett Cecil, sidelined for most of the three years he’s been with the Cardinals, left Wednesday’s 7-3 loss to the Mets in the sixth inning with a right hamstring strain and he will undergo testing Thursday morning to determine the severity of the injury.

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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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Video: Genesis Cabrera Strikes Out A Batter 3-8-2020

N A S T Y. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/FHcIgbevQC

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) March 8, 2020

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' Pitching Depth Already Paying Off This Spring

An old saying and one fresh quote have been bouncing around in my head as the Cardinals navigate some of spring training's annual hurdles.

BenFred

Here Are The Cardinals' 2020 Top 30 Prospects

The Cardinals made one of the biggest offseason moves last year when they acquired six-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt from the D-backs for a trio of young players. In the end, however, it was Cardinals’ contingent of homegrown talent that fueled the team to a National League Central title and the organization’s first postseason berth since 2015, as Jack Flaherty, Kolten Wong, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman ultimately paced the team in Wins Above Replacement.

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Andrew Miller, Cardinals Try To Get A Grip On Lefty's Lack Of Feel, Inability To 'Pull Through The Fog'

As he’s retraced from his fingertips, up his arm, and through the past few seasons the unnerving sensation that he cannot get a feel for his pitches, lefty Andrew Miller has been unable to find the moment it started or an obvious cause.

Post-Dispatch

'Driven To Be Great': Yadier Molina Chases Title, New Contract While Polishing A Cardinals Career For The Ages

At some point between slicing two key singles, catching one runner stealing, and shepherding a young pitcher on his birthday through a Grapefruit League appearance, Yadier Molina walked back from the on-deck circle and began the ritual of latching up his leg guards and sliding into his chest protector.

Post-Dispatch

Andrew Miller Doesn't Have A 'Feel' For The Ball; Kwang-Hyun Kim Has Groin Issue; Coronavirus Concerns; Matt Carpenter Is Back

Of the three lefthanders slated to pitch in the first half of the Cardinals’ game Monday with the Minnesota Twins, the one who you might think would have the most problems was Brett Cecil. But he threw a scoreless inning and fired 16 strikes out of his 22 pitches in the Redbirds’ 6-1 exhibition win.

Post-Dispatch

Quality Depth: The Internal Options Are Making Waves At Cardinals' Spring Camp

For the Cardinals, depth is about more than just a bunch of warm bodies.

KMOV

Cardinals Beat Twins 6-1: Jose Godoy Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Johan Oviedo Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings

Smile! That's a winner. pic.twitter.com/SAWJThIdaT

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 2, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted second.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Godoy entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  1-for-1 with two RBIs.
Tyler O'Neill started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Edmundo Sosa started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Genesis Cabrera started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-12)(g/f:0-2)
Roel Ramirez entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:1-0)
Brett Cecil entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:1-2)
Johan Oviedo entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:3-1)
Zack Thompson entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)
John Brebbia entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

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