Steve Turco Win 2018 Mike Coolbaugh Award

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Rick Ankiel Hits A Bump In His Comeback Effort; Shifty Business; Extra Bases

The third act of Rick Ankiel’s career with the Cardinals has been delayed a few months as the lefty recovers from elbow surgery that has slowed his comeback attempt.

Post-Dispatch

Steve Turco Wins 2018 Mike Coolbaugh Award

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Kolten Wong Sidelined, Uncertain With Persisting Back Pain; Medical Briefing; Cardinals Cancel 6K; Extra Bases

The pain that locked his lower back as he rounded third and headed home with the Cardinals’ second run Friday was enough to do more than knock Kolten Wong from the game.

Post-Dispatch

Jason Simontacchi Named Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Texas League Coach Of The Year

The Springfield Cardinals are also proud to announce that Springfield Pitching Coach Jason Simontacchi has been named the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Texas League Coach of the Year.

Springfield Official Site

Charlie Tilson, Michael Ohlman, & Arturo Reyes Named 2015 Texas League Postseason All-Stars

The Texas League has announced that Springfield Cardinals CF Charlie Tilson, C Michael Ohlman and RHP Arturo Reyes have been named to the 2015 Texas League Postseason All-Star Team. The exclusive Postseason All-Star Team is made up of the league's top players from both divisions, consisting of only 10 spots for position players and nine for pitchers. All three of the Cardinals Postseason All-Stars were also 2015 Texas League Midseason All-Stars.

Springfield Official Site

Scott Coolbaugh Promoted To Big League Job

Round Rock Express hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh was promoted to the same position with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, replacing Thad Bosley, who was relieved of his duties earlier in the day.

MiLB Official Site

Coolbaugh Field Draws Stars

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols and other current and former major-leaguers will be on hand today at Canyon Springs Golf Club for the annual Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Golf Tournament.

My San Antonio

Albert Pujols To Attend Mike Coolbaugh Event

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is among several Major Leaguers scheduled to attend the fourth annual Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Golf Tournament.

MiLB Official Site

Springfield Cardinals Report 8-31-10: Upcoming Series Rotation; Texas League All-Stars; Tony Cruz Returns; Tommy Pham May Be Done For Season; Ect...

Springfield Cardinals at Tulsa Drillers, 7:05 p.m. at ONEOK Ballpark in Tulsa

Springfield News-Leader

Nothing About Baseball Should Be Life-Theatening

A risk of the game.

Talk to people in baseball – pitchers, managers, umpires – and almost universally, the response to a question about if anything can be done to protect a pitcher from being hit in the head by a line drive is the same – no; it’s a risk of the game.

STL Globe-Democrat

Best Books Of 2009

The spring of 2009 flooded us with books on steroid users in various stages of outing. Roger Clemens had already fallen to earth. Alex Rodriguez was taken down, thanks in part to Selena Roberts' book. Manny Ramirez hadn't yet joined them when "Becoming Manny" hit the shelves. We even had a title from clubhouse insider/supplier Kirk Radomski.

Baseball America

Mike Coolbaugh Tournament Continues To Succeed

The Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Golf Tournament serves as an annual reminder of the good that can come out of even the most unimaginable tragedies.

MiLB

Albert Pujols Steps Up For Coolbaugh Family

Baseball is often thought of as a large extended family by those who are involved in it. So when Albert Pujols found out there was a part of that family in need, he didn't hesitate to act.

Cardinals Official Site

Is Dusty Baker's Job Safe In Cincinnati?

Dusty Baker may not be as safe in Cincinnati as the Reds' strong finish would suggest. Owner Bob Castellini reportedly has his eye on the Cardinals tandem of manager Tony La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan. ... Another former Cubs manager, Don Baylor, is being mentioned as a candidate for the vacancy in Houston, but general manager Ed Wade is trying to sell Jim Fregosi to owner Drayton McLane. ...

Chicago Tribune

Perspective: Seeing Past The Sadness

On the second anniversary of Mike Coolbaugh's tragic death, his wife, Mandy, graciously agreed to write a first-person account about her life over the past two years and how her husband's legacy continues to grow.

MiLB

Memphis Ties Woven Into Story Of Minor League Coach's Death

Two years ago this week, on a warm, muggy evening, a freak accident on a minor league baseball field in North Little Rock, Ark., stunned the sport.

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tragedy Won't Be Forgotten

Scott Coolbaugh thinks about his late brother every day, especially when he puts on his batting helmet to coach first base for the Oklahoma City RedHawks.

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-11-09: Blaine Neal Signs Deal, Book On Mike Coolbaugh's Life Released, Felipe Lopez Falls Short Of Cycle, Brian Esposito Reassign

Darren Oliver (Angels):
Before Shields' overpowering work, Darren Oliver had delivered seven outs with his customary aplomb.

There is not a cooler customer in the game than the 38-year-old left-hander, and his presence can be soothing to younger teammates trying to make an impression.

"Darren's just a great guy to have on your staff, in every way," Jason Bulger said. "He's so calm and relaxed and so open about sharing his knowledge."

If Oliver is the glue, the 'pen came apart for a spell when he was forced into a brief fling as a starter. His four innings in Minnesota on April 18 -- he was excellent, yielding only one run -- resulted in a triceps strain that put him on the 15-day disabled list.

But Oliver is back, bringing stability to middle relief and humor to the bullpen.

"Darren's been consistent," Scioscia said. "He got seven outs [on Sunday, after starter Shane Loux had struggled]. I thought he stopped the bleeding, being able to make pitches. He had the [low] pitch count to give us two innings, and Shields needed only six pitches to get through the seventh.
Angels Official Site

Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks):
Felipe Lopez starred for the D-backs offensively by coming within a triple of a cycle against his former team, while Justin Upton and Mark Reynolds also went deep against Bronson Arroyo (5-2).
Diamondbacks Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
On Monday, the club announced that it had signed right-handed reliever Blaine Neal to a Minor League deal and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. The 31-year-old Neal hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2005 with the Red Sox and Rockies, and he's coming off a 2008 season with Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers' system.
Indians Official Site

Luke Gregerson & Luis Perdomo (Padres):
When pitching coach Darren Balsley looks at the composition of San Diego's bullpen, he sees eight relievers, many of them short on experience, confidence and, most importantly, results.
Padres Official Site

Mike Coolbaugh (Deceased):
S.L. Price's work, "Heart of the Game: Life, Death, and Mercy in Minor League America" is more than just another baseball book being released. It's a legacy, an heirloom that can be handed from a father no longer here to his children.
Rockies Official Site

Brian Esposito (Astors):
Was reassigned from Triple-A Round Rock to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Minor Leaguers All Too Familiar With Dangers

When Springfield Cardinals outfielder Daryl Jones heard about Waynesville High School baseball player Patrick Clegg lying in critical condition after being hit in the head by a pitch, he reflected on his own close calls.

Springfield News-Leader