Minor League Transactions March 30-April 5

Diamondbacks released Kip Wells

Braves released Ivan Marin & Yasser Gomez

Orioles released Joe Gaetti

Rockies released Brandon Yarbrough

Giants released & Royals signed Jeff Suppan

Mets released Les Walrond

Phillies signed Ronnie Belliard

Blue Jays released Joey Hage

Nationals released Ron Villone

Baseball America

Two More Cardinals Minor Leaguers Released

The number of St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers released during spring camp has grown to 15 as a 2010 Texas League All-Star is among those let go.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League Spring Training Notebook 3-22-11

Following are the highlights from the seventh day of St. Louis Cardinals minor league games in spring 2011, on Tuesday, March 22. All five Cardinals teams played in Jupiter against their Florida Marlins counterparts. After the 3-2 day, the Cardinals system is a combined 14-10-5 this spring.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

The St. Louis Cardinals wanted to be flexible with first-round pick Zack Cox entering camp this spring. Sure he was coming to major-league camp on the 40-man roster and, yes, he got more playing time than previous first rounders who got that invite.

STL Today

The Cardinal Nation 2010 Quad Cities Player Of The Year: Matt Adams

First baseman Matt Adams is the runaway selection as the top player on the St Louis Cardinals' Midwest League club.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 8-25-10

Edgar Lara: Selected By Azucareros In LDBP Draft

Ivan Castro: Selected By Aguilas In LDBP Draft

Stolen Bases: Is It Shelby Miller Or Is It Robert Stock?

With opponent stolen bases mounting, is it the Quad Cities River Bandits pitcher Shelby Miller or his catcher Robert Stock who should be scrutinized?

The Cardinal Nation

Quad Cities Wins Shootout With Peoria

After the River Bandits plated a first inning run, the Peoria Chiefs got to Joe Kelly for three runs in the bottom of the inning but the Bandits battled back in the end to prevail 9-8 in the seesaw match at O'Brien Field.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Minor League Transactions July 28-August2

Braves placed Vladimir Nunez on the disabled list.

Reds added Russ Springer to 40-man roster.

Indians optioned Jess Todd To Triple-A.

Marlins added Hector Luna to 40-man roster.

Astros released Brad Thompson.

Astros added Brett Wallace to 40-man roster.

Padres placed Jason Adams on the disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Draft pick signed: RHP Seth Blair (1.5)
Traded: OF Ryan Ludwick to Padres as part of three team deal in which Indians sent RHP Jake Westbrook to Cardinals, and Padres sent RHP Corey Kluber to Indians and LHP Nick Greenwood to Cardinals
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Novak, RHP Miguel Tapia, LHP Anthony Ferrara
Reinstated from DL: C Ivan Castro

Baseball America

Quad Cities River Bandits Notebook 8-3-10

Quad Cities right-hander Joe Kelly is the reigning Midwest League Pitcher of the Week.

The Cardinal Nation

Minor League Transactions July 20-28

Reds signed Jason Isringhausen.

Reds released Sean Danielson.

Mariners released Joe Nelson.

St. Louis Cardinals
Draft pick signed: LHP Tyler Lyons (9)
Released: RHP Gary Daley, SS Oliver Marmol
Released: OF Mark Shorey
Recalled: RHP P.J. Walters
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Mike MacDougal
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Salas, RHP P.J. Walters, OF Allen Craig
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Evan MacLane, C Ivan Castro, 1B Curt Smith
Reinstated from DL: RHP Casey Mulligan, LHP Anthony Ferrara, 2B Daniel Descalso
Placed on temporarily inactive list: OF Adron Chambers
Reinstated from inactive list: OF Adron Chambers

Baseball America

Batavia Muckdogs Notebook 7-31-10

Justin Edwards, Jon Edwards, Nick Longmire and Colin Walsh are among hot players on the Cardinals’ New York-Penn League club.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor & Major League News & Notes 7-31-10

Jason Novak: Disabled List Stay Ahead

Daniel Bibona: Ready To Go In Quad Cities

Nick Stavinoha: Rehab Complete

Brad Penny: 60-Day DL Move

Roberto Espinoza: Packing Once Again

Ivan Castro: Quickly Served Minimum

Miguel Tapia: Injured Again

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-29-10

Jermaine Curtis: Returned To Sender

Ivan Castro: Assigned To DL

Quad Cities Stuns Fort Wayne With 13 Run Offensive Explosion

The Quad Cities River Bandits had an impressive offensive output in their rout of the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Saturday night. The Bandits took the series opener 13-5 over the Fort Wayne adding to their Western Division leading 13-7 record.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

There never was a question in Quad-Cities manager Johnny Rodriguez's mind that Alan Ahmady could hit the baseball.

Quad-City Times

Quad Cities River Bandits Notebook 7-12-10

This week’s report from the Cardinals Midwest League club is an overview of progress being made.

The Cardinal Nation

Quad Cities River Bandits Lack Offensive Firepower & Fall To Burlington 4-1

The Quad Cities River Bandits fell behind 2-0 early to the Burlington Bees and were not able to muster much of an offensive attack on Sunday night, losing 4-1. The Bandits only had three hits in the game while the Bees plated four runs on five hits.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Johnny Rodriguez had one of those gray-hair moments Sunday night at Modern Woodmen Park.
Quad-City Times

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 7-4-10

The Cardinals farm system went 4-5 as Allen Craig, Donovan Solano, Andrew Brown, Jose Garcia, Thomas Eager, Colt Sedbrook, Kevin Thomas, Trey Hearne, Ramon Delgado, Ivan Castro, Justin Edwards, Angel DeJesus, Deimer Bier, Roberto Canache, and Carlos Matias starred on Saturday.

The Cardinal Nation

Quad Cities River Bandits Take Rain-Shortened Game 3-2

It only took six innings for the Bandits to take their second straight from the Lansing Lugnuts and their third straight overall on the road trip. Rain forced the game to be called with the Bandits leading 3-2 with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 5-20-10

Springfield scored ten in fourth inning of rain-shortened game. After tying, Palm Beach gives up game in ninth. Quad Cities’ late comeback not enough in second straight loss. VSL Cardinals score seven in final two frames for second win behind Jem Argenal. Cardinals have eyes on Latin prospects.

The Cardinal Nation

Ejections Spark Late Inning Rally

Quad Cities dropped the continuation of Tuesday's series opener 9-7, before taking the second game 10-9. The Bandits trailed most of the way in game two leading up to the ejection of manager Johnny Rodriguez in the fifth inning. Outfielder Devin Shepherd was then tossed in the sixth sparking eight Bandit runs in the final two innings of game two, giving the Bandits the one run edge.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

One late rally led to another Wednesday at Fox Cities Stadium, where Quad-Cities and Wisconsin split a Midwest League twin bill.
Quad-City Times