Cardinals Have Found Gems Later In Draft

The major league baseball draft next month will consist of just five rounds and anybody signed after that will receive no more than $20,000. But rounds six through 50, or six through 40 in later years, have produced some gems and the Cardinals would have quite a representative team from such players culled in the second and third days of the amateur draft.

Post-Dispatch

A Salute To Mom From A Member Of Every Club

Mother's Day is special everywhere, and in baseball, it takes on an added significance since so many MLB players wouldn't be where they are without the love and sacrifices of their mothers as they were growing up. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here are touching Mother's Day memories and messages from a member of each club.

St. Louis Official Site

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-11-2020: Randal Grichuk Singles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Matt Adams Singles & Knocks In One Run; Donovan Solano Collects One RBI

We're scoring so much we can't keep up 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QxjfDSfAuW

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 11, 2020

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Washington beat Houston 6-2

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:5-4)

Miami beat New York-A 3-1

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Atlanta beat Minnesota 3-2

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs (one w/two-outs), and three runs.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Toronto beat Baltimore 14-2

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

New York-N beat St. Louis 7-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

San Francisco beat Texas 6-4

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 3-1

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one triple and one walk.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.

Chicago-N beat San Diego 3-2

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 4-1

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:3-2)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Seattle beat San Diego 4-2

Miles Mikolas, Tyler Webb, Rangel Ravelo, John Gant, & Others Are Out Of Options

The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I’ve included players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through MLBTR’s helpful sources.

MLB Trade Rumors

Even With Yairo Munoz AWOL, Infield Depth Forces Tough Decisions For Cardinals

Yairo Muñoz took his ball and went home to the Dominican Republic because he didn’t believe there was sufficient playing time available to him with this version of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Belleville News Democrat

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-5-2020: Oscar Mercado & Greg Garcia each Hit Two-Run Homers; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jose Adolis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run

🔥CUADRANGULAR DE OSCAR MERCADO🔥

El cartagenero Oscar Mercado @Osc_merc conectó su 1er cuadrangular de los entrenamientos de primavera en el juego entre @IndiansBeisbol y @SFGigantes

El HR de Mercado fue en el 4to inning.#ColombianPower💪#RallyTogether#PeloterosColombia🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/6z88JkVcnq

— Peloteros de Colombia 🇨🇴 (@PeloterosCol) March 5, 2020

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Houston beat Boston 5-0

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Philadelphia beat Toronto 5-3

Charlie Tilson (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Tampa Bay beat Pittsburgh 2-1

Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Texas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Texas beat Chicago-N 5-0

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Oakland beat Los Angeles 5-1

Oscar Mercado (former St. Louis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:0-1)

Cleveland beat San Francisco 7-1

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Arizona beat Texas 11-9

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

San Diego beat Seattle 3-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-2-2020: Steve Cishek Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Marc Rzepczynski Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Sean Gilmartin Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

After two busy years with Joe Maddon and the Cubs, "beautiful man" Steve Cishek is ready for more with White Sox https://t.co/yYTp9SYNeJ

— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) February 19, 2020

Sean Gilmartin (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Tampa Bay and Baltimore tied 3-3

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Minnesota) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

St. Louis beat Minnesota 6-1

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Washington beat Miami 3-2

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ruben Tejada (former Memphis-Toronto) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run and two walks.
Marc Rzepczynski (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Toronto beat Pittsburgh 4-0

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Chicago-N beat Anaheim 9-4

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Diego) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter for the hold (2).  (g/f:0-1)

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

San Diego beat Chicago-A 3-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:28-16)

San Francisco beat Arizona 8-1

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Colorado beat Seattle 9-6

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in left field and moved to center, batting seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Atlanta 6-4

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Oakland beat Chicago-N 5-2

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-29-2020: Ruben Tejada Hits A Two Run Homer; Marco Gonzales Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Nick Martini Hits A Solo Home Run

El veraguense🇵🇦 Rubén Tejada conectó su primer💣💣💣💣 cuadrangular💣💣💣💣en pretemporada con los Azulejos de Toronto en resumen jugó en el campocorto y en la ofensiva de 1-1 (AVE.167) con dos anotadas y dos empujadas. #YoAmoElBéisbol@sgilsantiago🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/F4rZIEqE3i

— Santiago Gil Sam🇵🇦 (@sgilsantiago) March 1, 2020

Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-1)

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in teh game at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Baltimore beat Miami 12-6

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

New York-A beat Boston 5-2

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-0)

New York-A beat Detroit 8-2

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

St. Louis beat Washington 6-3

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run.  (g/f:4-0)

Toronto beat Philadelphia 6-5

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Rowan Wick (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Milwaukee beat Chicago-N 4-3

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-2 with one run and one walk.

San Diego beat Cincinnati 7-3

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double and two runs.

Los Angeles beat Arizona 7-4

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run.

Anaheim beat San Francisco 10-3

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Texas) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Texas beat Chicago-A 7-6

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two runs and one walk.
Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-0)

Los Angeles beat Colorado 14-2

Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game leadoff.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-5)

Kansas City beat Seattle 9-6

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Oakland beat Cleveland 8-6

Charlie Tilson (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 2-0

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Deck McGuire (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Atlanta beat Tampa Bay 12-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-27-2020: Jose Martinez Singles & Drives In One Run; Sam Freeman Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold; Kyle Barraclough Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Primer hit del Spring Training para Jose Martinez ⚾️⚾️🇻🇪 #contactobeisbolistico @RaysBaseball @Cafejr40 pic.twitter.com/YElboahu9g

— contactobeisbolistico (@contactobeisbo1) February 24, 2020

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Atlanta beat St. Louis 3-1

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Baltimore beat Pittsburgh 13-0

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Boston 12-5

Deck McGuire (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:2-1)

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

New York-A beat Tampa Bay 7-1

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Sean Gilmartin (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:3-2)

Tampa Bay beat Detroit 6-3

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Minnesota) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Minnesota and Toronto tied 3-3

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Seattle 6-5

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Los Angeles) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Los Angeles beat Cleveland 6-5

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4-2

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Texas beat Chicago-N 13-1

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-12)

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cincinnati beat Arizona 8-0

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Diego) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double.

San Diego beat Anaheim 1-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one run.

San Francisco beat Seattle 5-4

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Washington) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out.  (g/f:3-0)
Sam Freeman (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).

Houston and Washington tied 5-5

How Cardinals' Infield Defense Went From Worst To First

In 2018, the Cardinals won 88 games and fell three short of a playoff spot, missing a third straight postseason for the first time since 1997-99.

St. Louis Official Site

'Cardinals Devil Magic:' St. Louis Keeps Maximizing Overlooked College Draft Picks

A rival scout sat in the stands at Busch Stadium last summer, watching Tommy Edman rack up hit after hit.

Baseball America

Padres Signed Greg Garcia To A One-Year/$1.5M Deal

Bob Nightengale Twitter

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-29-19: Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Rafael Ortega Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Lance Lynn Strikes Out Ten & Allows One Run Over Seven & A Third Innings For The Win

BreyVICTORY 💪

Congrats, rook, on your first career homer! pic.twitter.com/lSrQw6Lc60

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 30, 2019

Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (6-14).  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.  (p-s:99-67)(g/f:7-2)

Miami beat Philadelphia 4-3

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Washington) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Washington beat Cleveland 8-2

Jedd Gyroko (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Rich Hill (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.  (p-s:49-34)(g/f:3-1)

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-San Francisco) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Los Angeles beat San Francisco 9-0

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:17-9)(g/f:1-1)

Lance Lynn (former St. Louis-Texas) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck ten out fror the winning decision (16-11).  (p-s:101-72)(g/f:3-2)

Texas beat New York-A 6-1

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at third base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.

Toronto beat Tampa Bay 8-3

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at third base, moved to second, moved to first, and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Houston beat Anaheim 8-5

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Arizona beat San Diego 1-0

Stephen Piscotty (former St. Louis-Oakland) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Seattle beat Oakland 3-1

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting eighth.  2-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

New York-N beat Atlanta 7-6 in 11 innings

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

St. Louis beat Chicago-N 9-0

Ian Kennedy (former 2003 draft selection-Kansas City) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:14-10)

Kansas City beat Minnesota 5-4

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-27-19: Tommy Pham Hits A Two-Run Homer; Carson Kelly Doubles & Drives In One Run; Tyler Lyons Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Wham, bam, give us the early lead, Pham. #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/MjStnujS8U

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 28, 2019

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)

Philadelphia beat Miami 5-4 in 15 innings

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Washington) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Washington beat Cleveland 8-2

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Tampa Bay beat Toronto 6-2

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

New York-N beat Atlanta 4-2

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-11)

New York-A beat Texas 14-7

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:21-9)(g/f:1-0)
Rowan Wick (former Memphis-Chicago-N) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Chicago-N beat St. Louis 8-2

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (2) and losing decision (2-4).  (p-s:26-20)(g/f:4-0)

Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base.

Arizona beat San Diego 6-3

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Houston beat Anaheim 4-0

David Freese (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Francisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)

Los Angeles beat San Francisco 9-2

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-26-19: Aramis Garcia Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Kyle Barraclough Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; David Freese Singles

Rockies challenge call that Aramis Garcia is safe at 3B in the 8th; call overturned, runner is out. Powered by @Mitel. pic.twitter.com/dGUCyA2qS6

— MLB Replays (@MLBReplays) September 26, 2019

David Freese (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) started at first base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  One walk and assisted in one double play.

Los Angeles beat San Diego 1-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-San Francisco) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, two strikeouts, and allowed one stolen base.

Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Francisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:3-1)

San Francisco beat Colorado 8-3

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Cleveland 8-0

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and moved to second, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with two walks and one hit by pitch.

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walks, and assisted in two double plays.

Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:4-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Anaheim beat Houston 4-3 in 12 innings

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-25-19: Greg Garcia Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Luis Perdomo Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Albert Pujols Singles

Greg the Great! Tie ballgame! pic.twitter.com/GFKHjDGq5C

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 26, 2019

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and assisted in one double play.

Arizona beat St. Louis 9-7

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Washington beat Philadelphia 5-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Pittsburgh beat Chicago-N 4-2

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Toronto beat Baltimore 3-2

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Tampa Bay beat New York-A 4-0

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Cleveland 8-3

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Oakland beat Anaheim 3-2

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Los Angeles beat San Diego 6-4

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-22-19: Aledmys Diaz Singles Twice, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Oscar Mercado Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Marco Gonzales Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings

Crew Chief reviews call that Aledmys Díaz does not hit a home run in the 6th; call overturned, home run. Powered by @Mitel. pic.twitter.com/q32AuIBTvt

— MLB Replays (@MLBReplays) September 22, 2019

Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (16-12).  (p-s:87-62)(g/f:10-6)

Baltimore beat Seattle 2-1

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

New York-A beat Toronto 8-3

Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)

New York-N beat Cincinnati 6-3

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one triple, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Miami beat Washington 5-3

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 7-4

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-San Francisco) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

San Francisco beat Atlanta 4-1

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Houston beat Anaheim 13-5

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and mvoed to right, batting seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

St. Louis beat Chicago-N 3-2

Lance Lynn (former St. Louis-Texas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 12 out for the winning decision (15-11).  (p-s:111-78)(g/f:2-1)

Texas beat Oakland 8-3

David Freese (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game at first base and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Colorado 7-4

Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

San Diego beat Arizona 6-4 in 10 innings

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the seventh and ptiched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and stwo strikeouts.

Cleveland beat Philadelphia 10-1

Relieved He Avoided A Worse Injury, Kolten Wong Says He's 'Not Going To Push It - For Now'; The Bench Mafia; Chasing Lou Brock

At some point as he sprinted down the first-base line Thursday evening, the sensation Kolten Wong felt in his left hamstring caused him to slow down just enough, he said, to avoid a more traumatic injury.

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-21-19: Oscar Mercado Hits A Two-Run Homer; Luke Weaver Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Albert Pujols Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Ya boy's locked in.#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/JRSlpIkPf7

— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 22, 2019

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

New York-A beat Toronto 7-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

St. Louis beat Chicago-N 9-8

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 and one outfield assist.

Washington beat Miami 10-4 in 10 innings

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted second.  0-fo-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Tampa Bay beat Boston 5-4 in 11 innings

Sam Tuivailala (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-17)(ir-s:1-0)

Seattle beat Baltimore 7-6 in 13 innings

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Anaheim beat Houston 8-4

Ian Kennedy (former 2003 draft selection-Kansas City) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:1-0)

Kansas City beat Minnesota 12-5

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Philadelphia beat Cleveland 9-4

Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Francisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-1)

Atlanta beat San Francisco 8-1

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Luke Weaver (former St. Louis-Arizona) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-2)

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:1-2)

Arizona beat San Diego 4-2

David Freese (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) started at first base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Colorado beat Los Angeles 4-2

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-20-19: Oscar Mercado Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Adalberto Mejia Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Aledmys Diaz Singles Twice & Doubles

BALLGAME!

That's 5 in a row!#WWWWWindians | #RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/Bov8K9UpjP

— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 21, 2019

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (4).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

St. Louis beat Chicago-N 2-1

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:0-1)

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (29).  (p-s:6-6)

Toronto beat New York-A 4-3

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Tampa Bay beat Boston 5-4 in 11 innings

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and two runs.

Cleveland beat Philadelphia 5-2

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.

Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Houston beat Anaheim 6-4

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game at third base.

Los Angeles beat Colorado 12-5

Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Arizona beat San Diego 9-0