Phillip Wellman's Life Comes Full Circle With Double-A San Antonio

In what amounted to barely three minutes, Phillip Wellman cemented himself in baseball lore. He's the first to admit it wasn't his finest moment, but the baseball lifer has turned that moment of notoriety into a positive. It's become a life lesson he falls back on, not only for himself but for the hundreds of players he's coached in the decade since he became an Internet sensation.

MiLB Official Site

Phillip Wellman Named New Manager Of San Antonio

Early Thursday afternoon, the San Diego Padres and the San Antonio Missions announced the field staff for the 2016 season.

Chattanoogan

Mike McCoy, Phillip Wellman, Xavier Nady, & Juan Cabrera Named To Padres' Minor League Staffs

The Padres have announced their coaching staffs for the upcoming Minor League season, in addition to the team's player development coordinators.

San Diego Official Site

Minoring In Twitter: Players Mourn, Remember Oscar Taveras

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Oscar Taveras died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic on Sunday afternoon. The news was crushing to the baseball community as players, coaches and teams reacted on Twitter to the stunning tragedy:

Chirp Chatter

Arkansas Beat Springfield 4-3: Curt Smith Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Starlin Rodriguez Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Curt Smith 1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Lee Stoppelman entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)
Justin Wright entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rafael Ortega 0-for-4 at the plate.
Alex Mejia 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Travis Tartamella 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kurt Heyer started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-7).  (p-s:89-57)(g/f:8-3)
Christopher Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Former Cardinals:
Arkansas MGR Philip Wellman was ejected in the seventh inning.

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Cody Stanley Belts Homer For 2014 Texas League All-Star Game MVP Honors

Springfield Cardinals C Cody Stanley was named the 2014 Texas League All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, belting the go-ahead, two-run home run in the fourth inning to help lead the North Division to the 3-1 win against the South Division at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas on Tuesday night. Cardinals LHP Kyle Hald registered the win for the North.
Springfield Official Site

In front of his former hitting coach, Springfield catcher Cody Stanley delivered the biggest hit of the Texas League All-Star Game.
MiLB Official Site

Cody Stanley struggled to hit the ball out of the park in the home run derby.
Springfield News-Leader

Adam Melker Named To 2014 Texas League All-Star Team; Philip Wellman To Manage

The Arkansas Travelers are proud to announce the rosters for the 2014 Texas League All-Star Game presented by Farm Bureau Insurance. Seven Travelers players headline the North Division squad which will be led by Travs manager Phillip Wellman and his coaching staff. The Texas League's annual showcase will be played for the first time at Dickey-Stephens Park on Tuesday, June 24.

Arkansas Official Site

Springfield Report 5-19-14: Aledmys Diaz Timetable; James Ramsey Resting; Philip Wellman Ejected

Game today Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Philip Wellman Ejected For Arguing Call Against Former Team Springfield

Arkansas Official Twitter

Phillip Wellman Named Double-A Arkansas Field Manager

Springfield Official Twitter

Phillip Wellman, the Springfield Cardinals batting coach who oversaw Matt Adams and Oscar Taveras in his three seasons here, was named the new manager of the Arkansas Travelers on Tuesday.
Cardinals Corner

The Angels hired longtime Minor League coach Phillip Wellman to take over as manager for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, the team announced Tuesday.
Anaheim Official Site

Phillip Wellman Leaves Springfield For Angels Organization

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Studying Pays Off For Xavier Scruggs

He spent the offseason on a computer. No, not lounging around and surfing the Internet just because. Far from it.

Springfield News-Leader

Legacy Of 'Bull Durham' Lives On After 25 Years

He can still remember traveling in the low Class A Carolina League in an old, 1950s-era team bus — in the mid-1980s.

Springfield News-Leader

Mike O'Neill Charting Path To The Big Leagues

Atop the lineup and atop the season, Mike O’Neill listened closely.

Springfield News-Leader

Mike Shildt's Message Will Remain Simple For 2013

Months after winning his third pennant in as many minor league seasons, Springfield Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Monday night that he plans to keep his messaging simple this year.

Springfield News-Leader

Different Approaches, Same Dominance

In many ways, Oscar Taveras and Jurickson Profar are about as different as can be.

MiLB Official Site

Elbow Continues To Limit Rafael Furcal; Super Bowl Turn For Cardinals Coach; Extra Bases...

Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal has yet to let loose a throw at full strength and has been slowed by an irritation in his right elbow, and the switch-hitting veteran could miss as much as the first week of games or more as a result.

Post-Dispatch

Ryan Jackson: A Hit In Springfield

How often have you heard this one? Prospect hops in the half-circle batting cage mid-afternoon and proceeds to show off some power, carpet-bombing the outfield wall -- and then said prospect does absolutely nothing come game time.

Springfield News-Leader

Five-Tool Friday: Lance Lynn's Speed, Joe Kelly's Arm

When asked this week what kind of role rookie Lance Lynn would have coming out of the bullpen, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa didn't describe how he would use the righty or even when he would use Lynn.

Birdland

Jose Garcia Shines In Springfield's Victory

Surrounded by prospects with recognizable names, arguably higher ceilings and certainly fatter wallets, the Springfield Cardinals' Jose Garcia is showing why he can be valuable, too.

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