Kolten Wong's Secret To Offseason Relaxation Is A Weekend Camping Trip

After five days in a row picking grounders, taking swings in the cage, lifting weights, and conditions his mind and body for the regular season, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong has a secret to relaxing.

KMOX

Angel Rondon Could Be A Darkhorse In 2020

The St. Louis Cardinals will have a strong bullpen already in 2020 but Angel Rondon could be a player who comes out of nowhere to have an impact.

Redbird Rants

Which Cardinals Look Like Themselves On MLB The Show 2020?

We’re nearly a week into the month of April, which means we should also be a couple weeks into the new Major League Baseball season. We should be breaking down this weekend’s St. Louis Cardinals home opening series against the Baltimore Orioles, while gearing up for tonight’s game against the heavyweight Los Angeles Dodgers.

KMOV

Hoping Day: On Afternoon Cardinals, Reds Were Supposed To Open, Baseball Remains Closed

On the same day the Cardinals’ 129th season in the National League was set to start with the traditional opening-day pomp in Cincinnati, the leadoff hitter who would have seen that first pitch of 2020 instead will go to the nearest ballpark and do one thing before anything else.

Post-Dispatch

John Gant Is A No-Napping, Competition-Loving Baseball Guy

Wonder what John Gant is doing right now? He might be fighting off a nap because he says he hates naps.

KMOX

Carlos Martinez Dominates Competition

Because Miles Mikolas was not expected to be ready for the first day of the season due to injury, the competition for fifth place in the Cardinals' rotation could be different when baseball activities resume.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Four Takeaways From Cardinals Spring Training

When Major League Baseball decided to cancel the rest of Spring Training and delay the start of the regular season, the Cardinals were just beginning to pivot toward the final stretch of their camp. The regulars were going to see more playing time, and manager Mike Shildt and his staff were going to start making roster decisions about who we might see come the start of the season.

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Cardinals Beat Mets 3-0: Adam Wainwright Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Dennis Ortega Singles & Drives In Two Runs; John Gant Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 12, 2020

Individual Highlights:

Kolten Wong started at second base and batted leadoff.  One walk and one hit by pitch.
Justin Williams started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Tommy Edman started in left field and moved to shortstop, batting second.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Dennis Ortega entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with two RBIs and threw out one base runner.

Dexter Fowler started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Dylan Carlson entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Adam Wainwright started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:73-52)(g/f:5-5)

John Gant entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:1-1)

Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-1)

Giovanny Gallegos entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:13-10)

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Paul Goldschmidt's Elbow; Andrew Miller Encouraged By Strong Bullpen; Around The Horn; Up Next

Paul Goldschmidt was held out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Mets due to right elbow soreness, the same discomfort that the Cardinals first baseman dealt with at the beginning of Grapefruit League games. After skipping the Cardinals’ two-day trip to the other side of the state, it will be Goldschmidt’s third straight day missing games.
St. Louis Official Site

After several days of exams that included everything from blood tests to a shift in his medication to an MRI of his head to rule out the possibility of a brain tumor, Andrew Miller tested himself with a bullpen session Wednesday afternoon.
Birdland

Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who has been dealing with what his manager described as "off and on discomfort" in his right elbow, is out of the lineup Wednesday as the team heads to Port St. Lucie for a Grapefruit League exhibition game against the Mets.
Post-Dispatch

Miles Mikolas, Tyler Webb, Rangel Ravelo, John Gant, & Others Are Out Of Options

The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I’ve included players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through MLBTR’s helpful sources.

MLB Trade Rumors

John Gant & Austin Gomber Shine; Cardinals Encourage Players To Pre-Sign Items As Coronavirus Spreads; Spring Roster Cuts; Rehab Roundup; No Day Off For Mike Shildt; Up Next

Every time John Gant, Austin Gomber and any of the other rotation candidates take the ball this spring, they’re making their pitch for one of two open spots in the St. Louis rotation. During Saturday's 5-1 win over the Astros, Gant made his case with four scoreless innings, and Gomber followed, allowing one run in three innings.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals plan to outfit players with baseballs and other items that they can sign and pass out to fans as a proactive measure as concern for the coronavirus spreads.
Birdland

For a long time in beer-happy St. Louis, it was not Miller time. Nor is it now with the Cardinals.
Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Beat Astros 5-1: John Gant Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Matt Wieters & Kolten Wong Each Double & Drive In Two Runs

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 7, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
Edmundo Sosa entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Yadier Molina started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Matt Wieters started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one stolen base.
John Gant started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:52-32)(g/f:4-1)
Austin Gomber entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (p-s:45-27)(g/f:5-1)
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:21-14)
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:1-0)

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Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup 3-7-2020

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 7, 2020

Audio John Gant Is Willing To Help The Cardinals This Season In Whatever Role 3-6-2020

John Gant is willing to help the @Cardinals this season in whatever role the club sees fit. #Cardinals | #STLCards pic.twitter.com/S6FpqziwLm

— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) March 6, 2020

Brad Miller Day-To-Day; Yairo Munoz To Miss 'Some Time'; Austin Gomber, Cardinals Pitching Sharp Until Ninth; Worth Noting; Up Next

Veteran utility infielder Brad Miller was scratched from Sunday’s game against the Astros with lower back stiffness. He is considered day to day.

St. Louis Official Site

Who Gets The Ninth? These Are The Cardinals' Options

With Jordan Hicks recovering from right elbow surgery and Carlos Martínez vying for a rotation spot, the Cardinals are in the market for a closer. A versatile group of relievers is largely returning, so St. Louis intends to rely on someone in-house to emerge as a ninth-inning protector. And it has a variety of options.

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Tommy Edman Continues To Do The Little Things That Make Him A Big Favorite

Tommy Edman, programmed to play several positions for the Cardinals this spring and during the season, made his first start at second base Monday after opening at shortstop over the weekend. He wound up playing both Monday in a 6-3 exhibition loss to the Miami Marlins and, though, it wasn’t flashy, Edman was productive.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Starting Lineup 2-24-2020

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 24, 2020

Harrison Bader Tater, Early Spring Hiccups; Adam Wainwright, Carlos Martinez Lose Some Command In Second Innings; Pitching Plans; Edmundo Sosa, Max Schrock Shine Late

Harrison Bader spent the offseason in Miami, working on his swing with hitting instructor Lorenzo Garmendia. After a down year at the plate that included being optioned to Triple-A Memphis for three weeks, the Cardinals' center fielder knew he needed to rework his swing and get back to driving the ball.

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Here Are Three Things Cardinals Hope To Learn This Spring

With two exhibition games played this spring, the Cardinals have gotten a few looks at nearly all their position players and many of their pitchers

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