Christian Yelich Homers Again, More History For The MVP

Christian Yelich tied the Brewers’ record for home runs in an opening month when he belted No. 11 in the first inning of Friday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers, and he has plenty of time to set a new mark. The Brewers have 10 more games on the schedule before the calendar flips to May.

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Brandon Moss Running Out Of Time To Make Impact

Brandon Moss was back in the Cardinals lineup on Tuesday despite the spectacular slump that has become synonymous with his name, a weight as attached to the slugger as the No. 37 plastered across his back.

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Iker Franco Trains Full-Time With Quintana Roo

One of the main engines, besides being emblem of the Tigers organization of Quintana Roo, is the catcher and captain Iker "Cowboy" Franco; who after many years had recess baseball in the winter; situation that came out great for down several kilos of weight; while improving therapies based on health in their knees, which is in perfect shape for the year 2015 of the Mexican Baseball League.  (Translated)

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Cardinals One Of 19 Clubs On Hand For Quintana Roo Showcase In Arizona

A total of 19 Major League organizations attended the Saturday morning in field three Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona; in conducting the Show Case with four teams of Mexican Baseball League found by this American city.  (Translated)

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Greg Vaughn Joins Quintana Roo In Arizona

This Sunday the Tigres de Quintana Roo, did their fourth day of testing at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona; and where the novelty was the presence of hitting coach and former major league star, Greg Vaughn; who was greeted with applause from the team after the presentation by the helmsman Jerry Royster.  (Translated)

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Iker Franco & Justin Christian In Quintana Roo Spring Camp

With nearly 40 players between established foreign guests and newcomers; Thursday at the Kino Sports Complex in the US city of Tucson, Arizona; Quintana Roo Tigers under the baton of its new manager, Jerry Royster begin their Spring Training, it will extend the aforementioned place until March 29.  (Translated)

MiLB Official Site

Greg Vaughn Named Hitting Coach For Quintana Roo

When remaining 115 days to the start of the 2015 season of the Mexican Baseball League, Tuesday afternoon in San Diego , California; and as part of the Winter Meetings (Meetings Winter) organized ball; Tigres de Quintana Roo, held a press conference at the Fox Sports Grill restaurant at the Hilton Bayfront, to introduce his new batting coach and part of his 2015 coaching staff.  (translated)

MiLB Official Site

Classic Player Profiles: Mike Difelice

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David Price Presents Dilemma For Rays

So now what do the Rays do with David Price?

Tampa Bay Times

How Tony Gwynn Tormented Dennis Eckersley, Cardinals

Tony Gwynn had five hits in five at-bats against the Cardinals in a 1993 game. Twice, he produced four RBI in a game versus St. Louis. His standout performance against the Cardinals, though, involved a showdown with another future Hall of Fame player, Dennis Eckersley.

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Chris Carpenter & Ryan Franklin To Represent Cardinals At 2014 MLB Draft

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From heyday to someday.
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Stability Gives Cardinals Reason Not To Spend

As if the teams in the National League Central don't have enough to worry about, here's something to ponder.

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Chris Narveson Looks For Improvement In Rubber Game

Chris Narveson was bothered by a head cold in his last start, as the Brewers left-hander endured his worst outing of the season. On Sunday, he'll try to rebound against the Astros in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

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Prospect Retro Redux: Rick Ankiel

Prospect Retro Redux: Rick Ankiel

Per reader request, a Prospect Retro Redux for Rick Ankiel.

I reviewed Rick Ankiel's minor league career five years ago, right when he was giving up pitching in favor of hitting.

Reviewing his career as a pitcher:

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Series Preview: Padres-Cardinals

The Cardinals have played every National League team this year but one. That would be the Padres, who come to town for a three-game set. Last year they came in having lost 6 of their last 10 and got swept (4 games). This year they come in having won 11 of 16. Last time they were that hot heading into STL was 2006; they’d won 14 of 20, and took 3 of 4 from the Cardinals. We had the last laugh in the post-season, however.

Stan Musial's Stance

Ten Who Hit 500

I love reading and re-reading old baseball books. Among my favorites were the STATS Baseball Scoreboard annuals that were published through most of the '90s and briefly into the 21st century.

The Hardball Times

Sully Baseball: All Time Home Grown Team Vs. All Time Acquired Team

Milwaukee Brewers
Former St. Louis Cardinals Listed: Greg Vaughn, Cal Eldred, Ted Simmons, Cecil Cooper, Fernando Vina, Pete Vuckovich, Mike Caldwell, Rollie Fingers, and Larry Hisle.

Kansas City Royals
Former St. Louis Cardinals Listed: Dan Quisenberry, Mark Littell, Danny Jackson, Darrell Porter, Cookie Rojas, Hal McRae (Current Hitting Coach), Al Hrabosky, Ted Abernathy, Gary Gaetti, and Dane Iorg.

Sully Baseball: All Time Home Grown Team Vs. All Time Acquired Team (Part 2 Round-Up)

Baltimore Orioles
Former St. Louis Cardinals: Don Baylor (Coach), Gregg Olson, Dennis Martinez (Currently Minors Coach), Mike Cuellar, Hoyt Wilhelm, Stu Miller, and Moe Drabowsky.

Former St. Louis Browns: Al Zarilla, George Sisler, Urban Shocker, Satchel Paige, and Goose Goslin.

Minnesota Twins
Former St. Louis Cardinals: Jim Kaat, Bill Campbell, and Gary Gaetti.

Former St. Louis Browns: Goose Goslin and Muddy Ruel.

San Diego Padres
Former St. Louis Cardinals: Ozzie Smith, Joey Hamilton, Andy Benes, Mike Caldwell, Khalil Greene (Currently Cardinal), Xavier Nady (Drafted/No Sign), Terry Kennedy, Garry Templeton, Greg Vaughn, Sterling Hitchcock, Rollie Fingers, and Chris Cannizzaro.

Mark McGwire Does Not Pick Up Hall Support

In Mark McGwire's case, time is not yet healing any wounds.

Cardinals Official Site

2009 Hall Of Fame Class Analysis

We may be a prospect ranking site, but half the fun of evaluating prospects is being able to say "I was big on that guy when he was a minor leaguer." And part of keeping the prospect scene in perspective is being in tune with who the game's all-time greats were.

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