Eugene Koo Is Talking A Different Game

When five-time All-Star and former National League manager of the year Matt Williams made some history Thursday in Korea’s major league, nearby was a familiar face with a familiar smile and, if caught coming out of the dugout, a familiar stride.

Post-Dispatch

This Day In Chiefs History - April 3rd

April 3 is the earliest start date in team history and it has happened three times with the Chiefs going 2–1 on April 3. The games in 2003 and 2014 were comeback wins, the game in 2008 was a 2–0 loss.

Chiefs Blog

Chris Capuano Working On Getting Master's Degree At MIT

Valedictorian of his Cathedral High School class, Phi Beta Kappa student at Duke University and . . . major league baseball pitcher?

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Audio: Mike Rizzo Laughs Off Scott Boras Meddling Rumors

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo laughed off rumors that super-agent Scott Boras had any influence over his organization’s decision to move on from Dusty Baker as manager.

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Phillies Released Matt Williams

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How Memphis Saved Baseball Season St. Louis

MEMPHIS.

No, that's not a dateline on this story, I just meant it like:

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Triple-A Lehigh Valley Placed Matt Williams On The Temporarily Inactive List

MiLB Official Site

Minor League Transactions July 18-28, 2017

Diamondbacks purchased the contract of David Carpenter from Bridgeport
Braves traded Jaime Garcia to Twins
Phillies traded Pat Neshek to Rockies
Astros signed Colin Walsh
Phillies signed Matt Williams
Cardinals purchased the contract of Zach Prendergast from Fargo-Moorhead, released Chad Huffman and Eric Fryer, traded Marco Gonzales to Mariners for Tyler O'Neill, and purchased the contract of Harrison Bader from Triple-A Memphis
Padres released Tyrell Jenkins
Rangers outrighted Pete Kozma to Triple-A Round Rock
Nationals purchased the contract of Edwin Jackson from Triple-A Syracuse

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Angels Reassigned Matt Williams To Minors Spring Camp

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Angels Reassigned Matt Williams To Minors Spring Camp

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-21-17: Matt Holliday Hits A Two-Run Homer; Matt Williams, Jamie Romak, & David Peralta Each Single & Drive In One Run; Kyle Barraclough Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Atlanta) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Washington beat Atlanta 3-1

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Miami) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  One walk at the plate.
Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Miami) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-Miami) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Houston beat Miami 2-1

Michael McKenry (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Pittsburgh beat Tampa Bay 5-4

Michael Ohlman (former Memphis-Toronto) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-Baltimore) entered late in the game at third base and committed one throwing error.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Toronto beat Baltimore 5-2

Matt Williams (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one run.

Anaheim beat Cincinnati 9-1

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-San Francisco) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

San Francisco beat San Diego 5-3

Brayan Pena (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered late in the game at catcher.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and moved to shortstop, batting third.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Arizona beat Kansas City 4-2

Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Boston) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Holliday (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-New York-A) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Boston beat New York-A 4-2

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Texas beat Chicago-A 4-3

James Ramsey (former Memphis-Seattle) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Oakland beat Seattle 8-5

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-13-17: Shane Peterson Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Albert Pujols Hits A Solo Home Run; Allen Craig Knocks In One Run

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Detroit) started at second base and bated ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.

Detroit and Washington tied 3-3

David Washington (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher.

Baltimore beat Philadelphia 6-4

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Atlanta) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 7-6

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 9-4

Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.

Toronto beat Boston 4-3

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) started in centerfield and leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Cleveland 9-5

Dean Kiekhefer (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(i-rs:1-1)
Marc Rzepczynski (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Milwaukee beat Seattle 24-3

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.
John Lackey (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:55-34)(g/f:5-2)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Brett Wallace (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:62-37)(g/f:4-2)

Chicago-N beat San Diego 3-1

Brandon Moss (former St. Louis-Kansas City) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-Colorado) entered in the seventh and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:31-18)(g/f:0-1)

Kansas City beat Colorado 4-2

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Matt Williams (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Los Angeles beat Anaheim 3-1

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-San Francisco) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and one passed ball.

Texas beat San Francisco 7-1

Albert Pujols Makes Debut, Draws Walk

Hector Sanchez and Jabari Blash both homered to power the Padres to a 4-2 win over the Angels on Friday at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-2-17: Shelby Miller Strikes Out Six Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win; David Washington Hits A Two-Run Homer; Matt Holliday Hits A Solo Home Run

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Atlanta) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-2)

St. Louis beat Atlanta 9-4

David Washington (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one fielding error.

Minnesota and Baltimore tied 6-6

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 at the plate.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Detroit) entered late in the game at first base.

Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two runs and one strikeout.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 19-2

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Houston) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Washington beat Houston 13-1

Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Michael Ohlman (former Memphis-Toronto) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Philadelphia and Toronto tied 8-8

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cincinnati beat Chicago-N 6-2

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with on double, two runs, and grounded into one double play.

Chicago-A beat San Francisco 8-6

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Los Angeles beat Cleveland 4-2

Brandon Moss (former St. Louis-Kansas City) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Kansas City beat Colorado 3-1

John Axford (former St. Louis-Oakland) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Oakland beat Texas 5-1

Dean Kiekhefer (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-11)

Seattle beat Milwaukee 6-2

Brett Wallace (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 at the plate.

San Diego beat Arizona 9-6

Matt Williams (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Anaheim beat San Francisco 5-4

Matt Holliday (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one fielding error.

New York-A beat Baltimore 8-1

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  0-for-1 with one stolen base.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Arizona) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Shelby Miller (former St. Louis-Arizona) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:44-34)(g/f:1-1)

Arizona beat Chicago-N 3-1

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-25-17: Donovan Solano Singles & Drives In One Run; Ty Kelly Walks Twice & Knocks In One Run; Michael Blazek Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2, one throwing error, and threw out one of four base runners.

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Pittsburgh beat Baltimore 6-2

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Detroit) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Detroit beat Houston 11-4

Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  Two hit by pitches and one outfield assist.
Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Boston) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Boston beat Minnesota 8-7

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-New York-A) entered late in the game at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered late in the shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Philadelphia beat New York-A 6-5

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Tampa Bay) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Tampa Bay) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Pittsburgh beat Tampa Bay 7-2

Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Miami beat St. Louis 8-7

Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Atlanta beat Toronto 7-4

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-New York-N) started at second base and moved to left field and moved to center, batting eighth.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI and two walks.

Washington beat New York-N 8-6

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, one balk, and threw two wild pitches.  (g/f:2-1)

San Francisco beat Chicago-N 8-6

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Chicago-A 5-3

Brayan Pena (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 and threw out one base runner.
Brandon Moss (former St. Louis-Kansas City) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Kansas City beat Texas 7-5

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI.
Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one double and one run.

Chicago-N beat Oakland 4-3

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Shelby Miller (former St. Louis-Arizona) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-23)(g/f:1-2)

Colorado beat Arizona 8-4

Michael Blazek (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Matt Williams (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Anaheim beat Milwaukee 2-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Seattle beat San Diego 13-3

Matt Williams, Shane Robinson Invited To Angels' MLB Spring Camp

With Spring Training less than two weeks away, the Angels on Thursday released their complete list of 26 non-roster players that have been invited to Major League camp in Tempe, Ariz.

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Tony LaRussa Says This Offseason Has 'A Different Feel' For Diaondbacks

The Reno Aces and the Rotary Club of Reno host an annual “Hot Stove” luncheon where members of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization participate in a baseball panel discussion. Last year, it was former Diamondbacks third base coach, and Northern Nevada local Matt Williams who highlighted the event.

FanRags

Matt Williams Inducted To Centennial's Wall Of Fame

As part of its 20-year celebration, Centennial inducted the charter members of its athletic wall of fame Friday.

Williamson Herald

Cardinals Leave Emptyhanded, But Learn Plenty At Meetings

A Winter Meetings stay that included myriad discussions with agents and clubs, as well as internal debate about the optimal way to solve their outfield void, ended without the Cardinals completing any actual transaction. They hope, however, that the work done over their four-day stay outside Washington, D.C., formed the foundation for future action.

St. Louis Official Site

Angels Select Matt Williams From Cardinals In 2016 Rule 5 Draft With The First Round, 8th Overall Pick Of The Triple-A Phase

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