He Was The Cardinals' Best Utility Player Of All Time

On May 14, 1988, José Oquendo really became the player who could do it all. The Cardinals' utility man pitched four innings in a 19-inning game against the Braves, and though he suffered the loss in a 7-5 defeat after allowing two runs in the 19th, Oquendo put together a performance that was entertaining and admirable.

St. Louis Official Site

Zack Thompson Works To Maximize Whatever Summer Lies Ahead

It’s a short drive from his parents’ home to where Cardinals prospect Zack Thompson went Wednesday to get in his throws. Already there waiting when he arrived stood the net he planned to meet, and his only company was the dozens of well-worn and scuffed baseballs he stuffed into a backpack.

Post-Dispatch

Terry Francona Had Stint As Cardinals Farmhand

The Cardinals gave Terry Francona a chance to finish his playing career as part of a Louisville outfield with Ray Lankford and Bernard Gilkey.

RetroSimba

Kolten Wong Shows Defensive Prep With DIY Drills

Kolten Wong is one of the best defensive second basemen in the Majors, evidenced by his Gold Glove last season and his highlight reel of plays. He was eyeing a second award this year, and that meant daily infield drills during Spring Training with shortstop Paul DeJong and coach José Oquendo.

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Adron Chambers Made His Mark At 'The Right Time & The Wrong Time'

Adron Chambers said he had no idea the commotion he was about to create late in the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals were being blanked 1-0, headed for their second loss in succession to the Chicago Cubs and virtually out of contention for a wild-card spot in the National League playoffs.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals' Top Five Second Basemen

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only … if you don’t agree with the order, participate in the Twitter poll to vote for your favorite at this position.

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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

Cardinals Capsules, Vol.5: "We Are Going To Game Seven!" Jim Edmonds Walks Off Game Six Of The 2004 NLCS

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

Juan Gonzalez & Lino Rivera Being Considered As Manager For Puerto Rican World Baseball Classic Team

The names of Juan 'Igor' González, Tony Valentín, Josué Espada and Lino Rivera head the list of candidates to be interviewed for the position of leader of the Puerto Rico National Team that will go to the fifth edition of the World Baseball Classic, an event that It will be played in March of next year.  (Translated)

Primera Hora

Mike Shildt's Best Man: Oliver Marmol Found Calling, Competitve 'Burn' As Bench Coach

On Field 2 on the Cardinals’ side of Roger Dean Stadium exactly a decade ago, standing with many fellow minor-leaguers who had advanced swifter and higher than him or soon would, Oliver Marmol, an Class A infielder, had a feel for where to position himself.

Post-Dispatch

'Driven To Be Great': Yadier Molina Chases Title, New Contract While Polishing A Cardinals Career For The Ages

At some point between slicing two key singles, catching one runner stealing, and shepherding a young pitcher on his birthday through a Grapefruit League appearance, Yadier Molina walked back from the on-deck circle and began the ritual of latching up his leg guards and sliding into his chest protector.

Post-Dispatch

Ace Mentor: Chris Carpenter & Jack Flaherty Are A Match Made In Baseball Heaven

Every year, it's a rite of spring training. The Cardinals legends come to Jupiter.

KSDK

Paul DeJong, Harrison Bader Explain The 'Game-Changing' Experience They Get From Hall Of Famers

Although Ozzie Smith, Jose Oquendo, Willie McGee and Chris Carpenter have all become regulars at St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training – some because they're on staff and others because they just love it – current players aren't taking a second of being in their presence for granted.

KMOX

Ozzie Smith Has An Idea How Paul DeJong Can Be Even Better In The Field

Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong earned national attention last season when he finished in the top three at his position in the Gold Glove balloting. But, as DeJong lined up for his first defensive drills of the season here, there was a voice in his ear that said he could do better. The speaker was the world’s oldest shortstop — and likely its best defensively — 65-year-old Ozzie Smith, who was alternating taking ground balls with DeJong.
Cardinal Beat

As Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong lined up for his first defensive drills of the season, there was a voice in his ear that said he could do better. The speaker was the world’s oldest shortstop — and likely its best defensively — 65-year-old Ozzie Smith, who was alternating taking ground balls with DeJong.
Post-Dispatch

Take Nothing For Granted: Paul Goldschmidt Describes The Effort Being Poured Into The Cardinals' Quest For Consistency

All position players invited to Cardinals spring training had reported to camp in time for Monday’s first mandatory full squad workout of the season, but if you’ve been around the team complex in Jupiter in the days and weeks prior, you’ve witnessed firsthand the voluntarily work that was already being done.

KMOV

Video: Fungoes With Mike Shildt, Jose Oquendo, Jeff Albert, & Stubby Clapp 2-017-2020

Four barrel fungoes: Shildt, Oquendo, Albert, Clapp pic.twitter.com/Puu2LBmDuO

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 17, 2020

Video: Matt Carpenter Working With Jose Oquendo & Stubby Clapp 2-15-2020

On a day when many veterans are off, Matt Carpenter is here working with Oquendo and Stubby #stlcards pic.twitter.com/SKPBCTNivw

— KMOXSports (@KMOXSports) February 15, 2020

Carp getting some extra work in with Oquendo @Cardinals #STLCards pic.twitter.com/PNVgHrEnf7

— Charlie Marlow (@CharlieMarlow_) February 15, 2020

Video: Matt Carpenter, Paul DeJong, Tommy Edman, & Paul Goldschmidt Working With Jose Oquendo 2-14-2020

Cardinals infielders getting some work in with Jose Oquendo on "The Land of Oz" half-field this morning. Carpenter, DeJong, Edman and Goldschmidt out there. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/IKpOZlwKBC

— Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12) February 14, 2020

Video: Brad Miller Working With Jose Oquendo 2-14-2020

Brad Miller out with Oquendo early this morning. pic.twitter.com/EnI2livcez

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 14, 2020

Video: Stubby Clapp & Jose Oquendo Working With Matt Carpenter 2-13-2020

Early Thursday morning: Stubby Clapp and Jose Oquendo working with Matt Carpenter. ⁦@ksdknews⁩ ⁦@Cardinals⁩ pic.twitter.com/jCcflUEXZg

— Frank Cusumano (@Frank_Cusumano) February 13, 2020