Cardinals Minor League Medical Report 3-16-11

Status of 13 St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers out of action for injury or other medical reasons.

The Cardinal Nation

Quad Cities Doesn't Fear Life Without Big Bat

Johnny Rodriguez views himself as an educator who happens to work in a grass-and-dirt covered classroom.

Quad-City Times

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-20-10

Amaury Cazana: On The Move Again

Bryan Martinez: To Make USA Debut

Jason Stidham: Season Over

Tyler Bighames: Released

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

Quad Cities River Bandits Weekly 6-30-10

Quad-Cities infielder Jason Stidham found a practical way to spend the Midwest League all-star break.

Quad-City Times

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 6-29-10

Dean Kiekhefer: Surprise First From 2010 Class To Full-Season

Jason Stidham: From Marathon To DL

Kyle Lohse Will Take Extra Time Before Throwing; Jason Motte Looks Strong In Earning Third Save; Cardinals Will Use DH Role To Spell Regulars; Etc...

Injured Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse will not begin throwing this week, but the right-hander said on Sunday that he's very pleased with his rehabilitation from right forearm surgery.
Cardinals Official Site

Kyle Lohse: Return To Throwing Delayed

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 6-20-10

2010 fifth round pick Nick Longmire had a career day in only his second professional game with Batavia as the system went 4-2 on Saturday.

The Cardinal Nation

Late Rally Leads Quad Cities River Bandits To Clincher

With two on and two outs in the eighth, Devin Goodwin slammed his first home run of the season to propel the River Bandits to a 7-3 win over the Peoria Chiefs to officially clinch a spot in the postseason.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Quad-Cities manager Johnny Rodriguez scrawled simple words across the lineup card posted in the River Bandits clubhouse Saturday night.
Quad-City Times

Quad Cities River Bandits Notebook 6-15-10

Scott Schneider is featured in this week’s update from the St. Louis Cardinals Midwest League home.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 6-14-10

Two draft picks go head-to-head. Memphis shut out, splits series. Amaury Cazana has an RBI in 2010 Mexican League debut. Nick Additon pitches seven scoreless in Springfield's third straight win. Mike Blazek, Jason Stidham, Edgar Lara lead the way in Quad Cities fourth consecutive victory. Palm Beach, DSL off; VSL rained out.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 6-12-10

Evan MacLane has strong start, but Memphis offense missing in loss. Chuckie Fick K's 7, drives in one run in Springfield win. Palm Beach All-Stars prepare for big game. Deryk Hooker pitches 5 scoreless, Edgar Lara drives in three in Quad Cities win. VSL Cardinals pound competition for second consecutive win. Hit by pitch cost DSL Cards in loss.

The Cardinal Nation

DG's 10@10: The Clash Of Cardinals Draft Picks (Video)

Not too far from here, three of the St. Louis Cardinals top draft picks this past week will help determine a trip to Omaha and the College World Series. The top-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils and ace Seth Blair (Cardinals’ pick, 46th overall) will host Arkansas and All-SEC slugger Zack Cox (Cardinals’ pick, 25th overall).

Birdland

Quad Cities River Bandits Recall Draft Day Memories

When baseball's annual June free-agent draft rolled around last year, Quad-Cities River Bandits infielder Jason Stidham didn't have his eyes glued to a computer, and he wasn't pacing the floor at his family's home as major league teams reeled in their latest catch of talent from across the country.

Quad-City Times

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

Quad Cities River Bandits Take Revenge On Burlington Bees With 12-4 Win

The Quad Cities River Bandits took the second game of the four game set with Burlington on Saturday 12-4. The Bandits took a 7-1 lead in the second and never looked back, continuing to build on their lead throughout the game. Quad Cities had five batters with multi-hit days, and all but one batter in the starting lineup reached base safely on a hit.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Quad Cities River Bandits Notebook 5-25-10

This week’s update from the St. Louis Cardinals Class A Midwest League home. C.J. Beatty leads the team in hitting at .314.

The Cardinal Nation

Jason Stidham Lifts Quad Cities River Bandits To Series Victory In Tenth

The Quad Cities River Bandits took the final game of their four-game set with the Peoria Chiefs, 8-7. Jason Stidham hit a two-run single in the bottom of the 10th to give Quad Cities the walk-off win.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

During a sweltering Monday matinee at Modern Woodmen Park, Peoria's hopes of escaping with an extra-inning win over Quad-Cities proved to be a mirage.
Quad-City Times

Quad Cities River Bandits Fall 6-5 Despite Late Inning Push

The Quad Cities River Bandits dropped the third game of the four game set with the Peoria Chiefs, 6-5. The Bandits put a two spot on the scoreboard in the eighth but it wasn't enough for Quad Cities to take their sixth straight from Peoria.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

In a season that stretches over 140 games, inches do matter.
Quad-City Times

Adam Ottavino Has Strong Day Down In Farm; No Breaks Forthcoming For Skip Schumaker; Tony LaRussa Backs Fredi Gonzalez In Hanley Ramirez Uproar; Etc..

Adam Ottavino pitched seven outstanding innings for Triple-A Memphis in a 5-1 win over Tacoma. Bryan Anderson homered and Daniel Descalso reached base twice and scored two runs.
Cardinals Official Site

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, endorsing the manner in which Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez disciplined All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez for not hustling, said the incident was not an isolated one and that players are much more apt to criticize a manager in such a matter than they used to.
Cardinal Beat