Lane Thomas Will Make An Impact On 2020 Cardinals. How Much & How Soon?

Sometimes, spring training seems too long — practices and more practices, games and more games, months of Groundhog Days, starting shortly after Groundhog Day. But with so many guys challenging for two Cardinals outfield spots, one wonders if there will be enough spring training at-bats to get a proper look at all the candidates?

Hochman

Manny Machado, On Final Stop Of Pre-Deadline Tour Of Contenders, Addresses Possible Future With Phillies

In what’s likely to be the final stop of his pre-trade deadline tour of all the cities — including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — where his services are sought, Orioles shortstop Manny Machado on Wednesday addressed the possibility that he could be a member of the Philadelphia Phillies before long, be it in a trade this month or in free agency this fall.

Baltimore Sun

Heat Is On The Cardinals - And Mike Matheny Feels It The Most

The good folks of St. Louis can feel it. They sense it. And they can certainly see it.

USA Today

Groundhog Day Giving State College Fans Their "Phil" Of Fun

The State College Spikes are giving fans multiple ways to enjoy Groundhog Day over and over again. In celebration of Punxsutawney Phil's forecast of an early spring, fans can get two bonus vouchers on their McDonald's Flex Books this week, and anyone named "Phil" will earn free admission to the Spikes' August 2 home game.

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