Showing posts with label Harry Brecheen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harry Brecheen. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Friday, April 24, 2020

Rogers Hornsby, Jim Edmonds Lead Cardinals In Dream Bracket

The Cardinals all-time team that advanced past the Rockies in the first round of MLB’s Dream Bracket won its second series, beating the Phillies, 4-2, thanks to steady offense and well-rounded pitching.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Scott Rolen, Rogers Horsnby Lift Cardinals In MLB Dream Bracket

Here’s a fun game for you: Imagine what a lineup would look like with Rogers Hornsby, Stan Musial, Albert Pujols and other Cardinals greats. Now do the same with the rotation, with Bob Gibson, Dizzy Dean, Chris Carpenter and others.

St. Louis Official Site

Thursday, April 16, 2020

See The Complete MLB Dream Bracket Rosters

A collection of current stars and legends are set to square off in the ultimate competition for baseball supremacy -- the MLB Dream Bracket presented by DraftKings, a best-of-seven simulation featuring all-time teams for each of the 30 Major League franchises, as well as teams consisting of standouts from the Negro Leagues and 25-and-under stars from today's game.

St. Louis Official Site

Thursday, January 16, 2020

How Dick Brokelmann Brought Relief To 1951 Cardinals

As a rookie with the 1951 Cardinals, Dick Bokelmann took over the role of closer.

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Why Browns Nearly Had Change Positions

St. Louis Browns manager Marty Marion wanted to convert rookie pitcher Don Larsen into an outfielder.

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Monday, November 25, 2019

Bill Doark Deserves A Spot In The Cardinals' Pantheon

A century ago, Bill Doak designed a glove with a pocket that revolutionized the game. And he was a darn good pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals too.

Redbird Rants

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Andrew Miller Is A Lefty Cardinals Are Coutning On

The pacing with a purpose begins in the bullpen long before the lanky veteran lefty knows when or if he’ll ever throw a pitch that evening. Stretching follows. Sometimes he tosses around a weighted ball, does some pantomiming of his delivery off the mound, and then more pacing, all with the intent of having “everything done before the phone rings and my name is said.”

Post-Dispatch

Monday, March 18, 2019

First Cardinal Win Was Dramatic For Jack Crimian

Surviving a scare from the last batter he faced in the game, Jack Crimian earned his first major-league win for the Cardinals in his hometown of Philadelphia.

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Tall Order: Dodgers Were Tough On Little Joe Presko

Joe Presko pitched for the Cardinals at a time when the Dodgers dominated the National League, and he contributed to their “Boys of Summer” lore.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Ballot For The Cardinals Hall Of Fame Class 2019 Is Here

Let the debating among sports fans begin, as the St. Loius Cardinals have announced its 2019 Hall of Fame ballot. The six former Cardinals players were unveiled on KMOX by Cards president Bill DeWitt III and our Tom Ackerman.

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Cardinals 2019 Hall Of Fame Ballot To Be Announced On KMOX

Former St. Louis Cardinals closer Lee Smith is going into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, but will be also go into the Cardinals Hall of Fame this summer? First, we'll have to see if he gets on the 2019 ballot.

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Friday, January 4, 2019

Harvey Haddix Was A Cardinasl Ace In Mid-1950s

Before he gained fame with the Pirates for pitching 12 perfect innings against the Braves and earning two World Series wins versus the Yankees, Harvey Haddix began his career with the Cardinals and was their ace.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

How Tim McCarver Did Well Versus Billy O'Dell

Billy O’Dell was a left-handed pitcher who had success in the National League but the Cardinals’ Tim McCarver caused him trouble, hitting two grand slams against him.

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Saturday, September 22, 2018

Monday, August 27, 2018

How Jackie Robinson Hit On All Cylinders Vs. Cardinals

Jackie Robinson hit for the cycle one time in his major-league career and he did it in inverse order against four different Cardinals pitchers.

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