The Cardinals' Most Disappointing Players Of The Bill DeWitt Jr. Era

Over the last two-plus weeks, I’ve been doing an “All-DeWitt” team as a way of looking back on the Cardinals’ first 24 seasons (1996-2019) under team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

101 ESPN

From The Backyard To The Big Leagues, Tommy Edman Keeps Hitting

Like any smart couple looking to buy a house, the Edmans identified their priorities.

Hochman

Luke Gregerson Returns To Cardinals, Seeks Role In Bullpen; Minor Matters; Daniel Descalso, Etc

The morning after his first inning back in competition this season, Luke Gregerson woke up convinced it probably was his last.

Post-Dispatch

Luke Gregerson Expects To Pitch This Spring

It seemed that Cardinals reliever Luke Gregerson endured virtually every injury known to man last season. “Why do you have to remind me?” he asked with a wan smile.

Post-Dispatch

Khalil Greene: A Season On The Brink With Cardinals

As a big-league shortstop, Khalil Greene had special physical skills, but a mental health condition rendered him unable to continue his playing career.

RetroSimba

After Parade Of Shortstops, The Cardinals Have Their Guy In Paul DeJong

In signing their young shortstop Paul DeJong to a six-year, $26 million contract, the Cardinals conveyed two obvious messages:

101 ESPN

Luke Gregerson Returns With Eyes On Closing; Carlos Martinez & Alex Reyes Return; Marcell Ozuna Out In Left Field; Up Next

For the first time since Spring Training of his rookie year in 2009, Cardinals fans saw right-handed reliever Luke Gregerson pitch for the St. Louis organization during Saturday's 9-2 loss against the Braves at Champion Stadium. He said he remembered striking out Marcus Giles at Roger Dean Stadium the last time he was part of the club.

St. Louis Official Site

Long Road Leads Luke Gregerson Back To Cardinals Camp

Ten years, three teams, thousands of sliders and two combined World Series titles separate Luke Gregerson's two appearances at St. Louis Cardinals camp, a wider moat than many cross to debut with the team that drafted them.
St. Louis Official Site

The man who would be closer for the St. Louis Cardinals sees the ninth inning a lot like the team will coming into the season.
Bird Land

Newly re-acquired St. Louis Cardinals closer Luke Gregerson sat on a stool in front of his spring training locker reflecting on his first major league spring training experience more than a decade ago.
Fox Sports Midwest

Heading into his 10th season, Luke Gregerson will be the first to admit that he’s not the proverbial established closer. Getting closer to home and having the chance to win meant more than the lure or potential to be a closer topped his list while seeking a new team this off-season.
STL Baseball Weekly

Dominic Leone Is In & Greg Holland Is Not Likely. Who Else Are Candidates To Be Cardinals' Closer?

Almost as soon as he declared Luke Gregerson the Cardinals’ closer for 2018, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak offered a qualifier.

Belleville News Democrat

Cardinals Signed Luke Gregerson To Two-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have signed free-agent right-handed reliever Luke Gregerson to a two-year (2018-19) contract that includes a team option for the 2020 season that could vest based on incentives.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Sign Luke Gregerson To Two-Year/$11M Deal

In what is expected to be the first of multiple moves made to improve their bullpen, the Cardinals have a reached a two-year, $11 million agreement with free-agent reliever Luke Gregerson, MLB.com has confirmed.
St. Louis Official Site

Once a player to be named later, Luke Gregerson is returning to the Cardinals as the first of the new relievers acquired.
Bird Land

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed right-handed reliever Luke Gregerson, as confirmed by multiple sources.
KMOX

The St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly reached an agreement to bring reliever Luke Gregerson back to the organization more than eight years after he was traded away.
Fox2Now

According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the deal will pay Gregerson $11 million over two years and has an option for a third year.
KSDK

The Cardinals have reached an agreement with reliever Luke Gregerson, according to a report.
KMOV

After winning the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros, reliever Luke Gregerson has returned to where it all began–agreeing to a free agent contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
STL Baseball Weekly

Andrew Knizner, Sandy Alcantara, Oscar Mercado Making Their Case For Cardinals In Arizona

As strong as some of the Cardinals hitters like Andrew Knizner have been in the Arizona Fall League so far this season, the elite desert league has left pitchers feeling burned.

Bird Land

Still A Clemson Baseball Void After Khalil Greene's Vanishing Act In 2010

Khalil Greene still makes his presence felt at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The best college baseball player in Palmetto State history is there every game. Never in person, of course, though he lives nearby. Always in spirit.

Post & Courier

Ian Desmond, Padres Could Be Natural Fit; Also Alexei Ramirez & Jimmy Rollins Available

In less than seven weeks, position players will report to the Peoria Sports Complex, the Padres having either addressed their most conspicuous weakness or — well, the alternative is one San Diego fans would rather not contemplate.

San Diego Union Tribune

Cardinals Needed A Shortstop? Here's Jhonny Peralta!

Did you enjoy Jhonny Peralta's game-winning homer on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field?

Bernie Bytes

Luke Gregerson Has Fond Memories Of Time With Padres

Luke Gregerson and Joe Thatcher weren't original Padres, but their time playing for the organization will always resonate in a special way as long as they continue to play.

San Diego Official Site

Hope About Phenoms Is A Baseball Rite of Spring

Phenoms are to spring training what cliff swallows are to San Juan Capistrano.

Post-Dispatch

How Young Cardinals Fared This Winter

Some went to work on a new position. Some went to reclaim innings or at-bats lost to injury this past summer. Some went to play at home, some went to play abroad, and some went just where they knew they would get a chance to play at all.

Bird Land

A Look Back At Our Favorite Stories In St. Louis Sports From 2014

This is a different list, the stories which emerged as our favorite stories of the year on this website. One was the story of a former Cardinal, Khalil Greene. One was the story of a potential future Cardinal, Cuban shortstop prospect Aledmys Diaz.

STL Sports Page

Diamondbacks' Free Agent Target: Luke Gregerson

Much of the conversation for the needs of the Arizona Diamondbacks have revolved around starting pitching. While it is clearly the team’s biggest weakness, the team should not neglect its bullpen. Brad Ziegler is coming off microfracture surgery, a tough procedure to recover quickly from, particularly if you are 35. While there are other pieces in place such as Addison Reed, Oliver Perez and Evan Marshall, the Snakes figure to use the bullpen quite often. Why not make it a strength by signing Luke Gregerson?

Venom Strikes