How Ozzie Smith Motivated Cardinals To Get Jose Oquendo

The Cardinals acquired Jose Oquendo with the notion he would become the eventual replacement for Ozzie Smith at shortstop. Instead, Oquendo became their second baseman and paired with Smith in forming a quality keystone combination for St. Louis.

RetroSimba

RBI Founder John "Duke" Young A Home Run With Arkansas Travelers' Fans

First baseman John "Duke" Young is still fondly remembered in Little Rock for the home run he hit out of Ray Winder Field on Sept. 9, 1977, worth a Texas League playoff championship for the Arkansas Travelers.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Bringing Back Baseball

As part of the Reviving Baseball In Inner Cities (RBI) Program’s 20th anniversary celebration, Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the formation of the Jr. RBI Program presented by KPMG, a youth outreach program that will create playing divisions for children ages 6 to 12. Like the RBI program, the Jr. RBI Program is designed to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball, encourage academic participation and achievement and teach the value of teamwork.

WGNS Radio

This Is Why MiLB Is So Frustrating

When the Los Angeles Angels had to put one of their relievers on the disabled list, it caused a domino effect that, on Tuesday morning, forced the call-up to Triple-A Salt Lake City of the Travs star closer, Kevin Jepsen.

Arkansas Business

Interview With Ex-Cardinal Farmhand John Young

In Their Words is a weekly feature in The Blade's sports section. Sports writer John Wagner talked with John Young, the creator of Major League Baseball's RBI program and a former Mud Hen.

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