Placido Polanco Hopes To Follow In Footsteps Of Tony LaRussa & Jim Leyland

During some 16 major league seasons, he was recognized as a smart, detail-oriented player while also learning a lot from two good crew captains like Jim Leyland and Tony La Russa.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Historical Trade Rumors: How Expos Missed Out On Albert Pujols

When the 1994 MLB season was suspended in August because of a labor dispute, the Montreal Expos had an MLB-best 74-40 record. Considering that the team employed Pedro Martinez, Ken Hill, Jeff Fassero, Larry Walker, Moises Alou, Cliff Floyd and Marquis Grissom, that shouldn't be especially surprising. The 1994 season, of course, never resumed and Felipe Alou's squad never got a chance to win the first World Series title in franchise history.

KMOX

Cardinals Capsules, Vol.3 : Edgar Renteria Caps Crazy Cardinals Walk-Off Over Cubs, 2002

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

Why Cardinals Traded Joe McEwing To Mets

In assessing Joe McEwing’s value to the club as a utility player, the Cardinals placed a premium on productivity instead of popularity.

RetroSimba

Albert Pujols Gives Emotional Press Conference Before First Game Back At Busch Stadium In Eight Years

Albert Pujols reporters a lot of stories about coming up in the baseball during an emotional press conference Friday.
Fox2Now

For the first time since leaving in free agency eight years ago, Albert Pujols was back inside the ballpark he called home for the beginning of his career.
STL Baseball Weekly

Albert Pujols returned to Busch Stadium on Friday as the Angels are playing the Cardinals. Pujols held a pre-game press conference.
STL Sports Page

Larry Walker, Scott Rolen See Hall Of Fame Voting Support Grow

While former closer Lee Smith will be the only Cardinal represented in the 2019 National Baseball Hall of Fame class, a pair of players with connections to the club did receive increased support on ballots cast by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America this year.

St. Louis Official Site

Andrew Miller & His First Big-League Start Vs. Cardinals

Andrew Miller made his first major-league start for the Tigers against the Cardinals, impressed Jim Leyland and Tony La Russa and helped his club achieve a measure of redemption against the defending World Series champions.

RetroSimba

Rick Ankiel On Hall Of Fame With Comeback In Progress; Minor League Signings

The 2019 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame ballot was released Monday, and on it is a former Cardinal looking to pitch his way off it in the months to come.

St. Louis Official Site

Fernando Tatis Was Key To Cardinals Deal With Rangers

With their third baseman, Gary Gaetti, about to turn 40, the Cardinals went looking for a successor and came up with Fernando Tatis.

RetroSimba

Albert Pujols Will Hit 3,000 With The Angels, But Cardinals Have The Memories

Your list will be different.

BenFred

Why Cardinals Traded Scott Rolen To Blue Jays

Unable to resolve his differences with manager Tony La Russa, third baseman Scott Rolen requested to be traded by the Cardinals.

RetroSimba

Remembering Bud Smith

Bud Smith burst on the scene as a 21 year old rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals. Then, just over a year later, his time in the majors was done.

Redbird Rants

The Magic Josh Donaldson Trade Package

Several days ago, I made my desire towards a Josh Donaldson to the St. Louis Cardinals trade clear. Now, several days later, here is a magical trade package that I believe will accomplish the goal.

Redbird Rants

Cardinals Have Sided With Defense At 3B Before, & Should Again

The Matt Adams in Left Field show has been a hot topic in this young season. Coming in a close second, and somewhat connect to it, has been the Third Base discussion.

Redbird Daily

Twenty Years Of Memphis Baseball

The Memphis Redbirds’ 20th season begins (unofficially) this Thursday, when the St. Louis Cardinals visit for an exhibition game at AutoZone Park. (Memphis opens the regular season April 6th at New Orleans. The home opener is Tuesday, April 11th.)

Memphis Flyer

Walt Jocketty Ready For Next Phase Of Life, Career

Last Christmas Eve, Walt Jocketty was doing some last-minute shopping when Yankees general manager Brian Cashman called, wanting to finish up the trade of Aroldis Chapman.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Fittingly, Placido Polanco Retires As A Phillie

PLACIDO POLANCO retired Sunday as a Phillie. It shouldn't be the last time we hear from him.

Philadelphia Daily News

Randy Wolf, Placido Polanco To Retire With The Phillies

Former Phillies pitcher Randy Wolf and former infielder Placido Polanco will retire with the team on Alumni Weekend later this month at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Dennis Schutzenhofer Living Dream As Cardinals BP Pitcher

It's a Monday morning in Jupiter, just 30 minutes past sunrise and still about three hours before the first wave of players will trickle out of the clubhouse and onto one of the fields at the Cardinals' spring complex.

St. Louis Official Site

Is Seung-Hwan Oh As Determined As So Taguchi With Cardinals?

In 2002, when the Cardinals signed their first Asian-born player, outfielder So Taguchi of Japan, the results weren’t immediately favorable. Taguchi experienced demotions and failure before he adjusted to American professional baseball. To his credit, Taguchi persevered and developed into a productive major leaguer who contributed to championship teams.

RetroSimba