Showing posts with label Joe Maddon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Maddon. Show all posts

Monday, April 20, 2020

Cardinals Capsules, Vol. 19: Matt Carpenter's Historic Day At Wrigley, 2018

Welcome back to Cards Capsules, the series in which we take a look back at memorable Cardinals games from the last 20 years in St. Louis baseball history. Without any baseball to watch in the present due to the spread of coronavirus, what better way to fill the time, eh?

KMOV

Friday, April 17, 2020

A Binge-Watching Option From Every MLB Team

With some unexpected free time on their hands, players, coaches and broadcasters across Major League Baseball are passing the time the same way as many of us -- by binge-watching their favorite shows.

St. Louis Official Site

Sunday, April 12, 2020

April 12 In Peoria History

Throughout their history the Chiefs have played 32 games (13–19 record) with 4 rain/snow outs on April 12. There have been three season openers on April 12 with the Chiefs going 1–2 in those games.

Chiefs Blog

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Shohei Ohtani Pitching Plan Taking Shape For Angels

Before the Angels’ scheduled game against the A’s was cancelled due to rain on Wednesday, manager Joe Maddon said the club is in the process of formulating a plan for how to utilize two-way star Shohei Ohtani once he’s ready to pitch in mid-May, which could include a decision to start him as a pitcher on Wednesdays instead of Sundays this season.

Anaheim Official Site

Friday, March 6, 2020

Mike Trout's First Home Run Of Spring Goes A Long Way

Angels superstar Mike Trout absolutely crushed his first homer of the spring on Friday, smacking a three-run homer off Royals right-hander Jorge López in the third inning that carried over the berm area in left field at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

Anaheim Official Site

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Dexter Fowler On Being Fortunate To Play For Two 'Top Level' Managers Mike Shildt, Joe Maddon

Dexter Fowler has so much respect for both his former manager Joe Maddon and current el jefe Mike Shildt, that he wouldn't even think about biting at our question on who would win a 100-meter dash between the two of them.

KMOX

Monday, March 2, 2020

Angels Considered Yasiel Puig, Who Turned Down One-Year Offer From NL Team

The Angels have considered Yasiel Puig, but not too seriously. Puig, who remains a free agent, is believed to have turned down a one-year, $10-million contract from a National League team.

LA Times

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Joe Maddon: Tony LaRussa 'Invaluable' In Angels Camp

Angels manager Joe Maddon has underscored the importance of having former players in camp, but has also been leaning on a former skipper as well, as Tony La Russa has been at Spring Training in his role as a special advisor to Angels general manager Billy Eppler.

Anaheim Official Site

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch For Angels Until May

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Angels until mid-May, but he will be ready to start the season as a designated hitter, general manager Billy Eppler said Tuesday on the day Angels pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training.

Anaheim Official Site

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Tickets For Cardinals-Cubs London Series Now On Sale

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are set to play at London next season in a two-game series at West Ham's Olympic Stadium on June 13 and 14, 2020.

KMOV

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving Extra Special To Mike Flanary Who Nearly Died At Busch Stadium

St. Louis video photographer Mike Flanary has said the only reason he still is alive is because of the help of bystanders, led by Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold, and medical personnel after he collapsed while suffering a heart ailment in September at Busch Stadium.

Post-Dispatch

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Once Again Accused Of High-Tech Robbery Of Signs, Jeff Luhnow's Astros Pledge To Investigate; Marcell Ozuna To Reject Offer, Drawing Interest; Angels Hire 'Oracle' Tony LaRussa; Winter Ball

For the second time since 2017, the Houston Astros are facing an inquiry from Major League Baseball because for at least the third time in three seasons they have been accused of illegally stealing signs, and now they’ve pledged to join the swell of investigations by starting one on themselves.

Post-Dispatch

Yadier Molina Plans To Play Past Current Contract, Perhaps Through 2022, Cardinals Learn

Originally, Yadier Molina's plan was to play through the end of his current contract, trade in his pads and mitt maybe for a fungo bat and some time as a coach for Team Puerto Rico or a guest instructor with the Cardinals, and then wait for the time to get fitted for a red coat.

Post-Dispatch

Friday, November 1, 2019

Eight Moves Which Should Be On The Cardinals "To Do" List This Winter, Including Trading For Mookie Betts

With the World Series over and the start of the general manager's meetings just 10 days away, it’s time for the Cardinals to get serious about their off-season plans to improve the team before the start of the 2020 season.

KSDK