Cardinals Seem Poised To Hinge Hopes For 2020 On Jeff Albert's Success

Those who tuned in to the Cardinals’ end-of-season address Tuesday heard another staunch defense of publicly questioned hitting coach Jeff Albert.

BenFred

As Cardinals Extend Management Contracts, Other Hires Signal An Emphasis On Analytics

The Cardinals held their annual end of season press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Busch Stadium and announced a bevy of personnel moves. The front office faces which appear most frequently on television will be sticking around a while, but many of those behind the scenes will have new responsibilities and be joined by a collection of new colleagues.

Belleville News Democrat

Cardinals Postseason Run Collapsed Under Inexperience, Roster Depth, Plate Approach

It happened so quickly that there was hardly time to be upset.

Belleville News Democrat

Cardinals Won't Waver From Hitting Philosophy

When the Cardinals wooed hitting coach Jeff Albert back to the organization as its major league hitting coach, they had more than the majors in mind.

Baseball America

George Greer Dismissed, Russ Steinhorn Named Replacement; Carlos Martinez Responds To The Push; Kolten Wong's Recovery, Etc...

The Cardinals' ongoing intent to synthesize a hitting philosophy that starts with hitting coach Jeff Albert in the majors and permeates the entire organization led them to hire a new hitting coordinator for the minor leagues. Russ Steinhorn, last with the Phillies, has joined the Cardinals and will coordinate with Albert to oversee the hitting approach throughout the minors.

Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals Belatedly Promote Randy Arozarena, Scapegoat Mark Budaska, & Prepare For Yadier Molina's Return

Catching up on the Monday-afternoon Cardinals news on what turned out to be a busy off day for the team.

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Jim Callis On Nolan Gorman

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Jose Oquendo's Decision Not To Return Creates Movement, Openings On Mike Shildt's Staff; Rick Ankiel's Return?; Carson Kelly,. Jose Martinez Roles?

When the Cardinals parted ways in late September, their season over, beloved coach Jose Oquendo said he planned to head to Florida and talk to his family about whether he would return for an 18th season as third-base coach or stay there and work nearby.

Post-Dispatch

Coaching Staff Changes Made; Jose Oquendo Out

A coaching staff that endured a summer shakeup will undergo another wave of change this offseason as the Cardinals deal with the domino effect of losing long-time third-base coach Jose Oquendo for a second time.
St. Louis Official Site

When the Cardinals scattered from the Wrigley Field clubhouse in late September, longtime coach Jose Oquendo said he intended to talk with his family about his future with the team once he returned home to Florida.
Bird Land

It wasn’t the type of shakeup the Cardinals experienced this past June, but a certain ‘Secret Weapon’s’ stepping down has caused a coaching chain reaction at Busch Stadium.
101 ESPN

The Secret Weapon is taking his skill set to Jupiter.
Fox Sports Midwest

You won't see "the secret weapon" Jose Oquendo on a major league diamond in 2019.
KSDK

Jose Oquendo will not return to the St. Louis Cardinals managerial staff next season the team announced Tuesday.
KMOV

The return to third base coaching duties will finish after one season as Jose Oquendo has decided to step down from his role with the St. Louis Cardinals.
STL Baseball Weekly

Jose Oquendo’s decision to leave the Cardinals’ major-league staff will have a trickle-down effect on the other members of the team’s coaching staff heading into next season.
STL Sports Page

As Cardinals Look Ahead, Harrison Bader An Integral Piece; Medical Report; Coaching Staff

Though the Cardinals have an offseason ahead to rebuild their roster and recast roles, center fielder Harrison Bader doesn't appear to be going anywhere. General manager Michael Girsch acknowledged on Sunday that the Cardinals plan to move forward with Bader as their full-time center fielder.

St. Louis Official Site

How Have Things Goine So Wrong For The Cardinals In September? Oh, Let Us Count The Ways

The​ Cardinals​ were breezing along​ as August​ came​ to​ a close.​ A troubled, demoralized​ team​ had​ responded​ beautifully​ to the​ change​​ that installed Mike Shildt as the manager.

The Athletic

Marcell Ozuna Will Have A Lot To Say About September

As they departed for D.C., the St. Louis veterans wore NFL jerseys to the plane, though no Cardinals wore Arizona Cardinals, or, mercifully, Rams. Curiously, Marcell Ozuna chose an Eagles Carson Wentz jersey, which was sort of fitting — a marquee player with something to prove, back from injury.

Hochman

Gary LaRocque Is Strong Candidate For Job As Mets' GM

The Cardinals’ recent success has been due in large part to the infusion of talent coming out of the organization’s minor league system, including manager Mike Shildt, new coaches and numerous players.

STL Sports Page

A Look At The Cardinals Hitters: Who Has Improved The Most Since The Manager Change?

Updating the numbers from the exciting new world of baseball that the Cardinals and their fans are living in:

101 ESPN

Thirty Reasons Why You Should Be Happy With Mike Shildt As Cardinals' manager

As I type this late Thursday morning, the Cardinals (66-55) are flourishing.

101 ESPN

One Month Of Data Says Mike Shildt & Staff Have Helped Cardinals Find Their Stride

The Cardinals play every single game beneath a microscope.

BenFred

Kolten Wong Appreciates Stability Of Everyday Role

The spiciness of Matt Carpenter’s salsa isn’t the only important kick in the Cardinals’ clubhouse. Kolten Wong has hit .310 since the All-Star break, and he credits part of his success to adjustments he made in the leg kick of his swing.

Post-Dispatch

Arrival Of Mark Budaska Has Coincided With Club's Offensive Revival

It​ seems​ fitting that a man​ everyone calls​ Buddha would​ build​ a philosophy​ in his​ chosen​ field​ around​ simplicity.

The Athletic

The Cardinals Are A Different Team, A Better Team, Under Mike Shildt

Mike Shildt has been on the job for a month.

101 ESPN

Front Office's Claim In Mid-July To Still Be In NL Race Doesn't See So Far-Fetched Now

When​ Mike​ Shildt was named​ the Cardinals’​ interim​ manager​ on​ the evening​ of​ Saturday,​ July​ 14,​ he took​ over​​ a team that was demoralized, dysfunctional and a mess on the field. The effort was unacceptable. The product was boring. Fans were embarrassed by the team, and the no-show count was increasing. Apathy was overtaking anger, and that’s never healthy for a franchise.

The Athletic