How Richie Allen Got Revenge Vs. Phillies

In his first game against the Phillies after being traded to the Cardinals, Richie Allen savored sweet satisfaction.

RetroSimba

Why Cardinals Couldn't Hold On To Willie Montanez

The Cardinals had Willie Montanez in their organization, lost him, got him back, lost him again and made another attempt to reacquire him.

RetroSimba

Bob Stephenson Stepped Up To Start At Short For Cardinals

For a two-week stretch in 1955, the starting infield for the Cardinals was first baseman Stan Musial, second baseman Red Schoendienst, third baseman Ken Boyer and a rookie shortstop, Bob Stephenson.

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Why Cardinals Made Joe Torre A Third Baseman

Joe Torre reported to Cardinals spring training prepared to be their catcher, got switched to third base two weeks before the season opened and ended up playing a similar number of games at both positions.

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Mike Shannon & The Illness That Ended His Playing Day

A routine physical exam at spring training revealed a serious medical problem for third baseman Mike Shannon.

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Cardinals Taught Ed Sprague How To Become A Pro

The Cardinals gave Ed Sprague a chance to become a professional ballplayer and make a connection with Sparky Anderson.

RetroSimba

Elehuris Montero's Lost Season Doesn't Dim Prospects

The injury happened in April. He surrendered to surgery in June.

Baseball America

'Irreplaceable' Mark DeJohn Rides Final Bus With Cardinals

Let him tell one last story before he goes.

Post-Dispatch

Mike Shildt Voted NL Manager Of The Year

St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt was named this evening as the recipient of the 2019 National League Manager of the Year Award as voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA). Shildt, who this season guided the Cardinals to their first N.L. Central title since 2015, joins Hall of Fame managers Whitey Herzog (1985) and Tony La Russa (2002) as Cardinals recipients of the BBWAA award.
St. Louis Official Site

In his first full season as manager, Mike Shildt guided the Cardinals to a National League Central title and back to the postseason for the first time since 2015. He managed the ups and downs of an inconsistent offense, a rotation that struggled to find its footing early and a bullpen that lost its closer halfway through the season.
St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals manager Mike Shildt, though he received three fewer first-place votes than Milwaukee’s Craig Counsell, was named the National League Manager of the Year Tuesday night in balloting conducted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Cardinal Beat

Mike Shildt’s late mother, “Lib,” used to be in professional baseball as an administrative assistant for Baltimore’s Charlotte Class AA franchise. So, she not only was familiar with the season but the off-season, too.
Post-Dispatch

Bernie's Daily Redbird Review 10-10-19: Mike Shildt Doesn't Take

Wait a minute …

101 ESPN

Thanks, Joe Maddon, For Reinvigorating The Cardinsl-Cubs Rivalry

Early in a run as Cubs manager that is now nearing the end of its fifth season, back before he turned a beloved baseball rivalry on its head, and back before his front office began to turn its back on him, Joe Maddon welcomed a group of media members into the Busch Stadium visiting manager’s office for an interview.

BenFred

As Kolten Wong Heels & Cardinals Await Further Exams, Matt Carpenter Gets Another Crack At Starting; 'Ball Talk'

With a deeper scan of his injured hamstring and another day for the pain to relent, Kolten Wong and the Cardinals hope to have a clear view of the muscle strain’s severity and how long they’ll be without the player who helped lift them into the division lead.

Post-Dispatch

Retiring Bruce Bochy Has Had Some Great Moments At Busch; Carlos Martinez Closes - And Loves It; Michael Wacha To Pitch Wednesday; Matt Wieters Gets The Boot

Bruce Bochy managed his 101st game in St. Louis on Monday when his San Francisco Giants lost to the Cardinals 3-1. The Cardinals have won 64 of those games.

Post-Dispatch

Mark DeJohn's Retirement Will Leave Big Void In Cardinals Organization But After 33 Years He Says "It's Just Time"

One morning this week, Mark DeJohn will wake up, get into his rental car and make the 80-mile drive from Johnson City, Tenn., to Marion, Va.

STL Sports Page

Mike Shildt Hits One-Year Mark As Cardinals Manager, Says 'All That Matters Is To Get Into The Playoffs'; Extra Bases

Mike Shildt, named as interim Cardinals manager the day before the All-Star break last year, got to this year’s All-Star break with an 85-72 record, which would be on a pace of 88 wins for a 162-game season. That figure might win a balanced, competitive National League Central this year.

Post-Dispatch

With Role 'TBD,' Carlos Martinez Gets An 'A' From Cardinals For His Commitment To Rehab; Brett Cecil Has Surgery, Gives Up Video Games; Marcell Ozuna Bruised, Jedd Gyorko Activated

When he will be ready and how the Cardinals will use him when he is are questions pitcher Carlos Martinez can face only after he’s given the answer why this rehab will be different.

Post-Dispatch

On This Opening Day, Best Wishes To Mike Shildt & The 2019 Cardinals

Mike Shildt has his dream job, managing the Cardinals, this time for his first full season. And because the gig feels like something lasting and lengthy instead of a temporary assignment, this role of Shildt’s lifetime means more … and demands more.

101 ESPN

Dylan Carlson Could Be Poised For A Breakthrough

One way to read the impression a young player has made in big league camp isn’t just how long he stays or how often his locker moves, but how often he plays.

Baseball America

Reggie Jackson Has Thoughts About Paul Goldschmidt, & You Will Want To Hear Them

Paul Goldschmidt’s most accomplished secret admirer asked to borrow a phone.

BenFred

Postseason Drought Is Motivation As Cardinals Hold First Full-Squad Workout

Whether it was mentioned Monday during the first complete team meeting of the season or not, the Cardinals’ absence from the postseason has a presence as much as any player this spring training.

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