Why Cardinals Acquired Julian Javier From Pirates

Opening the way to a pipeline of talent, second baseman Julian Javier was the first player from the Dominican Republic to play for the Cardinals.

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How Dave Collins Became Player, Coach For Cardinals

The Cardinals gave Dave Collins a chance to extend his playing days and to begin a coaching career in the major leagues.

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Joc Pederson Makes A Ton Of Sense For The Cardinals. Make It Happen, John Mozeliak

With the trade of Joc Pederson falling through, it opens a last-minute opportunity for the St. Louis Cardinals to add a clean-up hitter to their anemic lineup.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-19: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Three-Run Homer, 50th Of LVBP Career; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win, Sets LIDOM Strikeout Record; Rakuten Named Tommy Cruz Hitting Coach

Cardinals Winter League

Dear Cardinals: An Open Letter Asking For Direction

What's the plan? Sell or buy. Figure it out. Fans pay good money to see a contender, not a remnant of the past. If you are rebuilding with youth, just say it. If you are stocking young arms, but going for the big sluggers as well, show us your money.

KSDK

Mets Give Cardinals Trouble In Season Openers

The Cardinals, who begin the 2018 regular season against the Mets at Citi Field on March 29, haven’t won an Opening Day game in New York since 1963.

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The Time Joe Magrane Stole Home Against The Dodgers

Thirty years ago the Dodgers were coming off a second straight 73-89 season, the first time in nearly two decades the franchise suffered through consecutive losing seasons. While researching a separate topic, I came across a Peter Gammons article in Sports Illustrated from August 1987 about how the once proud Dodgers lost their way, with this tidbit:

True Blue LA

Rick Hummel Rates His All-Time Cardinal Characters

In his five decades on the Cardinals beat, Post-Dispatch baseball writer Rick Hummel has covered plenty of players with character and, similarly, plenty of players who were characters. Here are some of the best in the latter category:

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How Jimmy Piersall Got To Manage Cardinals Prospects

Seeking a return to professional baseball after a stint in a hospital rehabilitation facility to treat his depression, Jimmy Piersall was given a chance to manage a group of players in the Cardinals’ organization.

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How Cardinals Rallied From Nine Down To Beat Braves

A passed ball was the key to enabling the Cardinals to achieve one of their most amazing comebacks.

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Cardinals Debut Was Sooner Than Planned For Brian Jordan

The Cardinals had hoped Brian Jordan would spend the 1992 season in the minor leagues and get the at-bats he needed to continue his development as a baseball player. Instead, two games into their season, the Cardinals promoted Jordan and put him into their everyday lineup as the right fielder.

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Pedro Guerrero Talks With Family, Friends After Waking From Coma

Two days after suffering a massive stroke, former baseball player Pedro Guerrero woke up in a New York hospital and talked to his family and friends, his wife told ESPN.

ESPN

Pedro Guerrero "Has Improved" During The Last Hours In The Hospital

Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Pedro Guerrero battled for his life at a New York hospital since Monday but showed a slight improvement Tuesday, his wife Roxanna Guerrero told ESPN Digital.  (Translated)

ESPN Deportes

Why Andres Galarraga Was A Bust With Cardinals

Seeking an upgrade at first base, the Cardinals gambled on Andres Galarraga, hoping he wasn’t an out-of-shape retread who couldn’t handle the slider and instead still was an elite hitter who just needed a nurturing environment and a stretch of good health.

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Bill White Rated Among Best Cardinals Slugging First Basemen

Keith Hernandez never did it. Neither did Joe Torre. Steve Bilko, however, did.

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Ozzie Smith, Tom Niedenfuer, & The Prelude To 1985

Ozzie Smith and Tom Niedenfuer, forever linked by a home run, were involved in a couple of other notable encounters before their infamous 1985 postseason showdown.

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Fernando Valenzuela & His Gem Vs. Cardinals

Taking advantage of an unmotivated, jet-lagged team, Fernando Valenzuela pitched a no-hitter against the Cardinals. It was the second no-hitter pitched in the major leagues that night and the first versus the Cardinals in 12 years.

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1991 Opener: Cardinals Were Fundamentally Better Than Cubs

On a gray, chilly Tuesday afternoon at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the Cardinals opened their 1991 season with a textbook example of how playing fundamental baseball _ the George Kissell way _ can bring a positive result.

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Pedro Guerrero Released From The Hospital

The former player in the majors, Pedro Guerrero, was discharged on Friday after being detained since Sunday in Cedimat after suffering a stroke at his residence.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Pedro Guerrero Recovery After Stroke

The former player of baseball, Pedro Guerrero, continues to evolve favorably in the Diagnostic Center for Advanced Medicine and Telemedicine (Cedimat), after last Sunday suffered a stroke at his home in the capital. (Translated)

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