Ranking The Cardinals' 2020 Opponents Under The Reported MLB Scedule Modifications

The baseball world sits in a holding pattern as the players and team owners work to come to an agreement on a variety of issues that threaten the potential for a season getting underway. The health and safety concerns in firing up a professional sports league amid a global pandemic are substantial; friction between players and ownership over monetary issues have made clearing the health hurdles only part of the battle toward scoring the return of baseball.

KMOV

Yasiel Puis & The Possible Consequences Of His Arrogance

We have always wanted the best for Cuban athletes who decide to leave the island in search of freedom and progress. We praise their performances and honor their feats. Everyone, without exception, has our respect.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Yu Darvish, Jon Lester Make Case To Start Opening Day

One day after Yu Darvish created a bit of a scare by tweeting while waiting to see a doctor, it turned out to be more of a false alarm than anything else. The Cubs pitcher just wanted to be sure he was not in the clubhouse if he had something contagious.

Chicago-N Official Site

Edwin Encarnacion, Eloy Jimenez Ready To Bring Title To White Sox

A connection exists between Edwin Encarnación and Eloy Jiménez running deeper than being important presences in the middle of the White Sox lineup.

Chicago-A Official Site

Luis Robert Enters Camp With 'Warrior' Mindset

What will make Luis Robert a success during his 2020 rookie season with the White Sox?

Chicago-A Officials Site

White Sox Signed Norge Carlos Vera For $1.5M, Interested In Oscar Luis Colas Leon

Cuban right-hander Norge Carlos Vera and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a deal for a $1.5 million signing bonus that the sides expect to make official when the new international signing period opens July 2, a source familiar with the agreement told ESPN.

ESPN

Get Ready To Welcome Back Marcell Ozuna

Reports from the free-agent Hot Stove, plus recent outfield moves by the St. Louis Cardinals, make it more likely than ever that Marcell Ozuna will return for at least one more year.

Redbird Rants

White Sox Stoll Showing Interest In Edwin Encarnacion

With the White Sox's starting rotation in much better shape with the addition of veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel, their focus has now turned to adding depth on the offensive side.

670 The Score

The Cardinals Are Window Shoppers In Baseball's Free Agent Marketplace

Evidently, baseball’s winter spender freeze is thawing. Actually a few wildly aggressive teams, and especially agent Scott Boras, are taking a blow torch to the ice cap … which isn’t to be confused with MLB’s de facto salary cap.

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Competitve Balance Rounds Set For 2020 Draft

In late September, the Detroit Tigers clinched the worst record in baseball, so they have the first pick in the upcoming Draft for the second time in three seasons. The rest of the 2020 Draft order took shape, decided by reverse order of standings.

St. Louis Official Site

White Sox Signed Jose Abreu To Three-Year/$50M Contract

Chicago-A Official Twitter

Marcell Ozuna Declines Cardinals' Qualifying Offer

Free agent Marcell Ozuna has rejected the qualifying offer that the Cardinals extended him a little over a week ago.
St. Louis Official Site

When it comes to the Cardinals’ description of an early-offseason approach that is not as singularly focused as previous winters — straight talk, no chaser — the annual General Manager Meetings offered a chance to do some comparative shopping because of the one thing agents and teams all shared for a few days.
Post-Dispatch

Jake Odorizzi, Jose Abreu Accepted Qualifying Offers

Jeff Passan Twitter

White Sox, Jose Abreu Discussing Long-Term Contract

Jeff Passan Twitter

Ten Players Received Qualifying Offers

Bob Nightengale Twitter

Yoan Moncada's Powerful 2019 Season A 'Big Motivation'

Yoan Moncada has the raw talent to eventually become an American League Most Valuable Player.

Chicago-A Official Site

Jose Abreu Notches Fourth 30-Homer, 100-RBI Season

White Sox first baseman José Abreu made franchise history during his team’s 8-7 loss to the Angels Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field with his 30th home run of 2019.

Chicago-A Official Site

Nelson Cruz Defying Father Time With Four Hits In Rout

Father Time has done nothing to slow the production of Twins slugger Nelson Cruz. As it turns out, a ruptured tendon in his left wrist is no match for him, either.

Minnesota Official Site

SIx Pending Free Agent Hitters Who Could Receive Qualifying Offers

With this year’s trade deadline having passed, we have a better idea of which pending free agents could receive qualifying offers in the offseason.

MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox Will Not Make Contract Extension Offer To Jose Abreu

Bruce Levine Twitter