With MLB-High Seven Picks, Can Cardinals Unearth Sure Things In An Unsure, Abbreviated Draft?

There is a certain rhythm to how Major League Baseball’s annual amateur draft usually unwinds through the course of three days, 40 rounds, and more than 1,000 names — revving from the pulse-quickening first picks to the roster-filling lightning rounds on Day 3. Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores likes to say the draft has “three different personalities.”

Birdland

Third In Line? Despite 'Lost Year,' Elehuris Montero Can Establish Bat First, Position Later

The only member of the hitting group not expected to contribute in the majors this season, Elehuris Montero stepped into the batting shell on the field farthest from the Cardinals’ spring clubhouse and had one swing to do what the others could not.

Birdland

Cardinals Have Found Gems Later In Draft

The major league baseball draft next month will consist of just five rounds and anybody signed after that will receive no more than $20,000. But rounds six through 50, or six through 40 in later years, have produced some gems and the Cardinals would have quite a representative team from such players culled in the second and third days of the amateur draft.

Post-Dispatch

Watch 2014 NLDS Game One Thriller Sunday@ 11:00 AM CT

Another stunning and improbable Cardinals comeback can be relived this weekend, as part of Major League Baseball’s initiative to stream classic games during baseball’s shutdown.

St. Louis Official Site

Adam Wainwright Entertains Twitter Followers With New Song Covers

It's a good Monday when you can wake up to the soothing voice of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright performing classic songs. He posted a couple of videos late Sunday night of him performing with his guitar.

KMOX

Adam Wainwright Singing, Playing Guitar Is Exactly What We Need

Strumming the guitar isn't something that St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright just recently picked up during this stay-at-home order – he's been playing for years. And he showed off his skill on Twitter for our enjoyment.

KMOX

Cardinals Capsules, Vol.15: Cardinals Bombard Clayton Kershaw In Eight-Run Seventh, Game One Of 2014 NLDS

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

Carlos Martinez Searches For Focus As Cardinals Try To Stick To Baseball

The ways to dissect a pitcher’s performance are endless.

Post-Dispatch

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-11-2020: Randal Grichuk Singles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Matt Adams Singles & Knocks In One Run; Donovan Solano Collects One RBI

We're scoring so much we can't keep up 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QxjfDSfAuW

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 11, 2020

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Washington beat Houston 6-2

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:5-4)

Miami beat New York-A 3-1

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Atlanta beat Minnesota 3-2

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs (one w/two-outs), and three runs.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Toronto beat Baltimore 14-2

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

New York-N beat St. Louis 7-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

San Francisco beat Texas 6-4

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 3-1

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one triple and one walk.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.

Chicago-N beat San Diego 3-2

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 4-1

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:3-2)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Seattle beat San Diego 4-2

Video: Matt Adams Returned To Mets Spring Camp 3-7-2020

Mets infielder Matt Adams is back with the team after missing a week while undergoing cardiac testing. “Scariest week of my life,” he said. Declined to elaborate but needless to say he’s glad to be back. pic.twitter.com/uOFaJrk0m3

— Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) March 7, 2020

Matt Adams Passed Cardiac Testing

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-23-2020: Randy Arozarena Triples, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Adolis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Ryan Sherriff Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Feelin' Randy, baby. pic.twitter.com/8RbVgSEEXa

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) February 23, 2020

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and one stolen base.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Detroit beat Atlanta 5-1

Tate Matheny (former 2012 draft selection-Boston) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Baltimore beat Boston 11-5

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at seocnd base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Miami beat Wasshington 5-2

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  One walk at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 4-3

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Detroit beat Pittsburgh 8-4

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Tyler Lons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the second and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and two walks.
Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Sean Gilmartin (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Tampa Bay beat New York-A 9-7

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Washington beat Houston 2-1

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Washington) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

St. Louis and New York-N tied 3-3

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Chicago-A beat Cincinnati 7-2

Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Cleveland beat Kansas City 9-5

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, threw three wild pitches, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  One hit by pitch at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Chicago-N 4-2

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

San Diego beat Milwaukee 7-2

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one RBI.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Arizona beat Oakland 7-3

Mike Mayers (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Anaheim beat Colorado 7-5

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Texas beat Seattle 7-5

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-22-2020: Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Matt Adams Drives In One Run; Hunter Cervenka Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Former @ahs_baseball and @BeaverBaseball star @samgaviglio just took the mound in early spring training action vs. the Yankees. Good luck this season Sam. pic.twitter.com/CyyExZ8wv8

— Charlie Hall (@CoachHall_SOU) February 22, 2020

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Atlanta beat Baltimore 5-0

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 4-3

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Toronto beat New York-A 2-1

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Minnesota) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  One walk at the plate.

Minnesota beat Pittsburgh 2-1

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Miami beat New York-N 5-3

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  One run and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Los Angeles beat San Francisco 10-4

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Chicago-N beat Oakland 12-2

Blocked At First Base, Matt Adams Will Give Left Field A Shot

When first baseman Matt Adams signed a minor-league contract with the Mets, who have lots of first basemen (including one of the best in the majors), he knew he would have to assimilate to the Mets’ nascent culture via versatility — a major buzzword for the organization in spring training this year.

Newsday

Cardinals Add To Infield Depth By Signing Brad Miller; Game On; Harrison Bader Could Be 'Elite' Or...; Jordan Hicks Later, Jack Flaherty March 26?; Bring It On

The Cardinals, who had been looking for lefthanded-hitting help off the bench, dealt with that issue Wednesday by signing veteran infielder Brad Miller to a one-year deal with a $2 million base.

Post-Dispatch

Mets Signed Matt Adams To Minors Deal With MLB Spring Invite

New York-N Official Twitter

Matt Adams Going To Bat For Boys & Girls Club

Former Redbird Matt Adams, a member of the 2019 world champion Washington Nationals, will lend a glove hand Thursday to the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis.

Joe's St. Louis

How Cardinals' Infield Defense Went From Worst To First

In 2018, the Cardinals won 88 games and fell three short of a playoff spot, missing a third straight postseason for the first time since 1997-99.

St. Louis Official Site

'Cardinals Devil Magic:' St. Louis Keeps Maximizing Overlooked College Draft Picks

A rival scout sat in the stands at Busch Stadium last summer, watching Tommy Edman rack up hit after hit.

Baseball America

Cardinals Caravan Has Become A Family Tradition

The day will probably come when my 11-year-old son Sully is too cool for the Cardinals Caravan, but as long as he’s not, Sully and I will be at the Decatur stop every year.

Herald Review