New Rules, Rich Returns: Hindsight From 2012's 'Michael Wacha Draft' Shows Cardinals Can Maximize Many Picks In 2020's Reduced Rounds

Even under the cloak of dark, cloudy skies and chilly conditions, the Cardinals’ brand new director of amateur scouting couldn’t hide his crew’s presence that February night eight years ago that would add to the club’s history within 20 months.

Post-Dispatch

These Nine Trades Won World Series Last Decade

These are trades every general manager would love to make -- at least, in terms of the bottom line. That is, trades that do more than simply give a team a push. These trades won the World Series, or at least made winning it possible.

St. Louis Official Site

Octavio Dotel Arrested In Drug Ring

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and and cited ex-infielder Luis Castillo for their alleged links to a drug-trafficking and money-laundering ring, officials said Tuesday.

ESPN

Trade Deadline Offers Test Of Cardinals' Direction As Pressue Intensifies

Since the Big Bang of Big Data in baseball, teams like the Cardinals have invested millions and manpower to exponentially expand the amount of information they can accumulate and evaluate when making player decisions.

Birdland

Appearing For 14th Team, Edwin Jackson Sets Record

None of the nearly 20,000 men to have played Major League Baseball have carved out a career that can match that of Edwin Jackson.

Toronto Official Site

James Ramsey: Cardinals First Round Pick Fell Short

At Florida State, James Ramsey was compared with Tim Tebow, but, like his University of Florida counterpart, the Cardinals prospect learned success in professional baseball requires more than faith.

RetroSimba

Octavio Dotel On Edwin Jackson Tying His Record: "I Want To Be By Myself"

Former A’s reliever Octavio Dotel is simultaneously disappointed and pleased that Edwin Jackson tied his major-league record for most teams when Oakland called Jackson up to start against the Tigers on Monday

SF Gate

Albert Pujols' Milestone Is Amazing. The Conversation Around it Is Deflating

As some of my fellow baseball writers obsess over Albert Pujols’ statistical decline and inefficient contract, please take a moment to consider the following public-service announcement:

The Athletic

Yadier Molina's Annual Derby To Aid Hurricane Victims

Yadier Molina is putting together an All-Star lineup of Major League friends to provide hurricane relief aid to his native Puerto Rico.

St. Louis Official Site

Top Ten Cardinals Trades Of The Bill DeWitt Era

Bill DeWitt Jr.'s teams have acquired most of their top players via trade. Columnist Jeff Gordon ranks the biggest deals.

Post Dispatch

Here's Why The Cardinals Have The NL's Worst Record Since Their Eight-Game Win Streak

The Cubs have all but sent engraved invitations to St. Louis, requesting the Cardinals’ presence in a duel for first place in the NL Central.

101 ESPN

It's Time For Baseball To Adopt A New Stat - Team Earned Runs

Tony Clark, the chief of the players’ union, grabbed a seat at a picnic bench outside the Cardinals’ clubhouse this past February and apologized for not being able to make eye contact with a few of the reporters. The sun was right in his eye from certain directions, and if he winced at the question it wasn’t because of the topic.

Bird Land

Mike Matheny Sees Both Sides Of Intentional Walk Issue; Luke Weaver Draws Start; Sandy Alcantara Could Be On The Fast Track

There is little interest in the four looping, lobbed, and entirely forgettable pitches that are required for an intentional walk.

Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals Should Sign Joe Blanton

He’s still available for just money, and with this week’s events, there is an opening.

Viva El Birdos

Miguel Batista, Octavio Dotel, Christian Concepcion, & Others Meet With Kids & Parents On Baseball Education

Four former Major League pitchers and a "release" filled up child baseball players and their parents with anecdotes and memories of good decisions that determined their career win.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-17: Randy Ruiz Jersey Heading To Baseball Hall Of Fame; Yadier Molina Anxious To Represent Puerto Rico In World Baseball Classic; List Of Current & Former Cardinals Players On WBC Rosters

Cardinals Winter League

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-17: Alex Cora's Caguas Wins Caribbean Series & He Turns Attention To WBC; Ronny Cedeno Showed His Experience During Caribbean Series; J.C. Sulbaran & Curt Smith On Dutch Preliminary WBC Roster

Cardinals Winter League

Mourners Gather To Pay Respects To Yordano Ventura

They came by the thousands -- friends, fans, family and teammates included -- to pay final respects for Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura in his hometown of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday.

MLB Official Site

Nomadic All-Stars? Eight Players In Reach Of Record

The Detroit Tigers signed reliever Octavio Dotel to a one-year contract on Dec. 9, 2011, signifying a historic day in Major League Baseball history.

MLB Official Site

Cardinals Content To Let Deadline Pass

Having made their move to fortify the bullpen on Sunday morning, the Cardinals passed the final day leading up to Monday's 3 p.m. CT non-waiver Trade Deadline quietly.

St. Louis Official Site