A Lifelong Cardinal? Kolten Wong Would Welcome Contract Conversation To 'See How Far We Can Push It'

The time Kolten Wong purchased by agreeing to a contract extension two years into his big-league career paid off for him and the Cardinals with a Gold Glove Award and career year offensively this past year.

Birdland

Cardinals Seem Poised To Hinge Hopes For 2020 On Jeff Albert's Success

Those who tuned in to the Cardinals’ end-of-season address Tuesday heard another staunch defense of publicly questioned hitting coach Jeff Albert.

BenFred

As Cardinals Extend Management Contracts, Other Hires Signal An Emphasis On Analytics

The Cardinals held their annual end of season press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Busch Stadium and announced a bevy of personnel moves. The front office faces which appear most frequently on television will be sticking around a while, but many of those behind the scenes will have new responsibilities and be joined by a collection of new colleagues.

Belleville News Democrat

Cardinals Postseason Run Collapsed Under Inexperience, Roster Depth, Plate Approach

It happened so quickly that there was hardly time to be upset.

Belleville News Democrat

Cardinals Won't Waver From Hitting Philosophy

When the Cardinals wooed hitting coach Jeff Albert back to the organization as its major league hitting coach, they had more than the majors in mind.

Baseball America

The Biggest Surprises Of The Cardinals' 2019 Regular Season

In winning 91 games and capturing the NL Central title for the first time since 2015, the Cardinals benefited from surprisingly good performances from multiple individuals.

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

George Greer Dismissed, Russ Steinhorn Named Replacement; Carlos Martinez Responds To The Push; Kolten Wong's Recovery, Etc...

The Cardinals' ongoing intent to synthesize a hitting philosophy that starts with hitting coach Jeff Albert in the majors and permeates the entire organization led them to hire a new hitting coordinator for the minor leagues. Russ Steinhorn, last with the Phillies, has joined the Cardinals and will coordinate with Albert to oversee the hitting approach throughout the minors.

Post-Dispatch

Was Firing Mark Budaska The Right Move?

After an ugly losing streak, the St. Louis Cardinals decided to fire assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska as a last resort to boost the offense. Has it worked?

Redbird Rants

Why The Cardinals Need To Consider That The Prime Matt Carpenter Days May Be Over

When the Cardinals took the field on Thursday, Matt Carpenter stayed in the dugout. The same thing occurred on Friday. That's exactly the way it should be. The glory days for him may just be over.

KSDK

Center Of Attention: After A Swing Through Memphis, Harrison Bader Eager To 'Unleash'; Paul DeJong's "Big Ac" Attack; Dodging Christian Yelich; Alex Reyes Update

Before the Cardinals sent their opening day center fielder Harrison Bader back to Class AAA Memphis 23 days ago, manager Mike Shildt, executive John Mozeliak, and two coaches met in person with Bader to help him map a route back to the majors.

Post-Dispatch

Mike Shildt Says It Was His Call To Fire Mark Budaska

The decision to replace Cardinals assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska with Memphis hitting coach Jobel Jimenez on Monday was thought to be a front-office move. Manager Mike Shildt said that president of baseball operations John Mozeliak certainly was a part of it, but Shildt made it clear Tuesday that the decision was made on Monday’s off day — by himself.
Post-Dispatch

A day after the St. Louis Cardinals announced assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska had been relieved of his duties, Manager Mike Shildt elaborated on why the move was made.
STL Baseball Weekly

Video: Mike Shildt On Firing Mark Budaska 8-13-19

Shildt on the #STLCards relieving assistant hitting coach Budaska: "We welcome philosophical difference and we had them. That was apparent." #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/AaLARaqxEM

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 13, 2019

The Cardinals Belatedly Promote Randy Arozarena, Scapegoat Mark Budaska, & Prepare For Yadier Molina's Return

Catching up on the Monday-afternoon Cardinals news on what turned out to be a busy off day for the team.

101 ESPN

With Mark Budaska's Dismissal, Cardinals Enter Sunny Stretch Of Schedule With Clouds Overhead

Pirates, Royals and Reds.

BenFred

Mark Budaska Relieved As Cardinals Assistant Hitting Coach, Jobel Jimenez Named Replacement

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced today that assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska (BOO-dah-ska) has been relieved of his duties as hitting coach on the Major League
St. Louis Official Site

When the Cardinals get to the ballpark on Tuesday, they won’t find Mark Budaska, the popular assistant hitting coach who had worked with many of the Cardinals’ young hitters in the minors. Budaska, 66, was dismissed Monday.
Post-Dispatch

With Yadier Molina Still Ailing, Matt Wieters Steps Up For Cardinals; Adam Wainwright Shifts After Break; Extra Bases

Yadier Molina earlier in the season had hoped to be named to his 10th National League All-Star team but perhaps there is a silver lining to his not being selected.

Post-Dispatch

Paul DeJong: Improved Mechanics Led To Breakout; Yadier Molina Honored With Roberto Clemente Award; Carlos Martinez Breezes Through Rehab Outing

While the Cardinals continue to wait for their top two hitters, Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt, to begin producing nearer their career norms, they’ve watched the player batting behind them emerge as one of the National League’s top offensive performers.

St. Louis Official Site

The Tyler O'Neill Experience: Randal Grichuk 2.0 Or Something More?

I once called Randal Grichuk a roller coaster. The kind where you didn't know where the next climb or dip was coming. Every pitch sent the former St. Louis Cardinal's way could be missed completely, leaving the field box with a fine gust of wind. Or it could be sent 400 feet in the other direction. It was a unique experience, one unlike the typical weak contact or smooth-sailing .300 hitting variety pack.

KSDK

Taking The Long View: Paul DeJong Intent On Having Staying Power At Shortstop

As a young player gifted with middle-order production and middle-infield agility, All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has been there, balancing both halves of two of baseball’s biggest demands.

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