Cardinals With Homers In Their First At-Bats

Lane Thomas joins a very exclusive group. #STLCards | #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/dQrBEiVaBd

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) April 20, 2019

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

Mark Worrell & His Cardinals Clout

In his brief stint with the Cardinals, Mark Worrell provided a lasting impression with his hitting instead of his pitching.

RetroSimba

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

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

Twenty Years Of Memphis Baseball

The Memphis Redbirds’ 20th season begins (unofficially) this Thursday, when the St. Louis Cardinals visit for an exhibition game at AutoZone Park. (Memphis opens the regular season April 6th at New Orleans. The home opener is Tuesday, April 11th.)

Memphis Flyer

Adam Wainwright & His Magical First At-Bat

Adam Wainwright turned a special at-bat into a special feat.

RetroSimba

Reliving A Crummy Cardinals Draft

Not long ago, the Cardinals did a terrible job of scouting and developing young pitchers.

Tipsheet

Mexico Waives Mark Worrell

Puro Beisbol Twitter

Mexico Signs Dennys Reyes & Mark Worrell

Sunday also debuted American reliever Mark Worrell was not so good and lefty Dennis Reyes was the only touch of joy in a terrible day Sunday for the Devils. It is expected that in this series against Saltillo in the Forum and start seeing action Rodrigo Lopez, since by now the team needs to straighten Cid baseball ship. (translate)

Mexico Official Site

Memphis Redbirds History 101

Deep in the bowels of AutoZone Park — below ground level, where “authorized personnel only” can be found — there sits a batting cage, adjacent to the Memphis Redbirds’ clubhouse. Painted on the wall next to the cage are 14 yellow pennants, each with the year a Memphis professional baseball team won a league championship. This is the one and only place a fan — if “authorized” — will see acknowledgment of the 2000 and 2009 Pacific Coast League championships won by the team that now calls the stadium home.

Memphis Flyer

Orioles Purchase Mark Worell's COntract From Triple-A

With Alfredo Simon expected to be placed on the restricted list, the Orioles will also call up an additional arm in right-hander Mark Worrell, as well as third baseman Josh Bell. Worrell is not on the 40-man roster and would have to be added, with the most logical corresponding move being transferring second baseman Brian Roberts to the 60-day disabled list.

Orioles Official Site

Mark Worrell Sticking Around In Orioles Minor League Camp

In addition, pitchers Nick Bierbrodt and Mark Worrell will remain in minor league camp.

Britt's Bird Watch

Former Cardinals In Action 3-10-11: Russell Branyan Solo HR; Joe Thurston 1 RBI; Mike MacDougal Earns The Hold

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Rays beat Red Sox 8-6

Ron Belliard (Yankees) started at third base and batted eighth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Phillies beat Yankees 7-0

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. One RBI, one walk, and one sac fly at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mets beat Marlins 9-4

Joe Mather (Braves) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Braves beat Cardinals 2-1

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Blue Jays beat Twins 7-4

Mark Worrell (Orioles) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters. He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Orioles beat Pirates 11-8

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Tigers beat Marlins 6-1

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in centerfield and batted eighth. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Astros beat Nationals 6-5

Matt Meyer (Angels) entered in the third and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at second base and batted seventh. 1-for-2 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 1-for-2 at the plate.

Mariners beat Angels 10-5

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with one run and allowed one stolen base.

Chris Narveson (Brewers) started and pitched 3.2 innings. He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out. 0-for-1 with one strikeout at the plate. (g/f:3-5)

Rockies beat Brewers 9-8

Joel Pineiro (Angels) started and pitched four innings. He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out. (g/f:6-3)

Royals beat Angels 4-3

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Royals & Athletics tied 4-4

Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one missed catch error.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (Dodgers) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Padres beat Dodgers 8-2

Terry Evans (Giants) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff. 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 1-for-2 with one double.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 1-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Edgar Renteria (Reds) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Giants beat Reds 7-0

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

White Sox beat Diamond backs 5-3

Former Cardinals In Action 3-2-11: Rick Ankiel Solo HR; Russell Branyan Single, Double, & 1 RBI; Felipe Lopez & Ryan Ludwick Each 2 Hits & 1 RBI

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Braves beat Red Sox 6-1

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in right field and batted leadoff. 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Cesar Izturis (orioles) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Mark Worrell (Orioles) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at thirds base and batted second. 1-for-2 with one walk.

Orioles beat Phillies 6-5

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in left field and moved to center, batting second. 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Nationals beat Marlins 8-4

David Carpenter (Astros) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-5)

Astros beat Tigers 6-3

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, and assisted in one double play.

Yankees beat Astros 6-5

Felipe Lopez (Rays) started at third base and batted sixth. 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) started at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one RBI.

Blue Jays beat Rays 5-4

Dan Haren (Angels) started and pitched two innings. He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:29-22)(g/f:3-1)

Rangers beat Angels 10-6

Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-2)

Athletics beat Indians 4-3

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in right field and batted fifth. 2-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Padres beat Rockies 7-3

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 with one ground into double play.

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff. 1-for-3 with one double, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Royals beat Dodgers 11-5

Jamey Wright (Mariners) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits and no runs. (g/f:0-1)

Diamondbacks beat Mariners 5-3

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fourth. 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Terry Evans (Giants) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Giants beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-11

Raul Valdes strikes out five over 6 1/3 innings in a no decision, former MiLB Julio Manon blows the save and Iker Franco drives in the winning run as Obregon tops Azucareros in 15. Ex-MiLB Orber Moreno earns a hold and former MiLB Robinson Cancel doubles as Caribes beats Caguas. Former affiliated players Jamey Wright, Mark Worrell, Felipe Lopez, Javier Colina and Timo Perez sign deals for 2011.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Sign RHP Wilson Matos; Timo Perez Rejoins Tigers On Minors Deal

Baseball America

Orioles Sign Mark Worrell To Minors Deal

According to Baseball America, via mlbtraderumors.com, the Orioles have signed a few more pitchers for minor-league depth.

They are right-handers Chris Jakubauskas and Mark Worrell and lefty James Houser.

Baltimore Sun

How Rare Is Steven Hill's Debut Homer?

In his first major league contest, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Steven Hill hit a home run, the 11th time it has occurred in team history.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Minor League Transactions Jul 6-13: Cardinals Release Shaun Garceau & Joey Hage

Red Sox sign Tyler Lavigne to minor league deal.
Reds sign Russ Springer to minor league deal.
Dodgers release Kiko Calero.
Athletics release Jamey Wright.
Mariners release Mark Worrell.

St. Louis Cardinals
Released: RHP Shaun Garceau, OF Joey Hage, OF Devin Shepherd
Recalled: RHP Fernando Salas, OF Allen Craig
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Evan MacLane
Reinstated from DL: 3B Richard Racobaldo, OF Devin Shepherd
sReinstated from inactive list: RHP Shaun Garceau
Baseball America

Shaun Garceau: Done With Cardinals At 22
Joey Hage: Another Cardinals Casualty