No Easy Answers As MLB Negotiates A Start

Well, that didn’t take long.

BenFred

Cardinals' DH Candidates Ranked

Nolan Arenado would not make a good DH, no. He's way too valuable as a third baseman.

KMOX

What Would The Universal DH Mean For The Cardinals In 2020?

Before baseball can begin again, the players and team owners have a ways to go in negotiations for what a truncated 2020 campaign would look like. Issues involving safety and financial compensation are important roadblocks upon which common ground must be found before any dreams of 'Play ball!' can come to fruition.

KMOV

As We Accept The 'New Normal' Of 2020 & Beyond, It Means Welcoming The DH In The NL

To many in St. Louis, the despised two letters of “D” and “H” are seen as obscene as certain words with four letters. You know, like “Cubs.” But in America of 2020, we’re all learning about accepting and adapting to a new normal.

Hochman

COVID-19 Does Not Stop LIDOM Plans

In the moments of the COVID-19 pandemic that the country is experiencing, the preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter baseball tournament 2020-21 continue to be active, especially with the appointment of the next leaders of three of the six teams.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Cibaneas Plans To Bring Rangel Ravelo Back For 2020-21 LIDOM Season

According to the president of Águilas Cibaeñas, Adriano Valdez, the group from Santiago is looking to reinforce itself well for the next winter campaign.  (Translated)

Pelota Cubana Blog

Lara Hasn't Given Up Hope On Rangel Ravelo Returning

The process for Cuban slugger Rangel Ravelo to acquire Venezuelan nationality is under arrest, but Lara does not give up hope that the bigleaguer will one day play as a creole in the LVBP.  (Translated)

El Emergente

A Puerto Rican Is The Official Translator Of The Cardinals

Yadier Molina will not be the only Puerto Rican who will be in the Major Leagues as a member of the San Luis Cardinals.  (Translated)

Primera Hora

Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup 3-12-2020

Waino takes the hill today! pic.twitter.com/IU3ZCrMVlY

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 12, 2020

Brad Miller Returns, Delivers As Cardinals' Rebuilt, Blended Bench Starts To Take Shape

For one part of the Cardinals’ plan for a rebuilt bench, the offer came later than he hoped.

Post-Dispatch

Red Sox Beat Cardinals 3-2: Brad Miller Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Giovanny Gallegos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Individual Highlights:
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Nolan Gorman entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Brad Miller started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs.
Jack Flaherty started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:1-2)
Jake Woodford entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)
Roel Ramirez entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

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As Spring Training Winds Down, A Look At The Cardinals' Outfield Power Rankings

Spring training is just about to enter the winding-down phase. The Cardinals open the regular season in a little more than two weeks.

101 ESPN

Miles Mikolas, Tyler Webb, Rangel Ravelo, John Gant, & Others Are Out Of Options

The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I’ve included players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through MLBTR’s helpful sources.

MLB Trade Rumors

Cardinals Starting Lineup 3-9-2020

Headed west as we take the show on the road! pic.twitter.com/DTvyRvwTPX

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 9, 2020

Cardinals Beat Nationals 11-0: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tommy Edman Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Austin Dean Doubles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs

Ending the day the right way! pic.twitter.com/qK2ODgtjGp

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 6, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Dylan Carlson started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Tyler O'Neill started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Austin Dean started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs.
Andrew Knizner started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Justin Williams entered late in game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Max Schrock started at second base and moved to third, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-2)
Zack Thompson entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)
Jake Woodford entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)
Ryan Helsely entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

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Cardinal Beat Post Game
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Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup (Game Two) 3-5-2020

Photo 1: Result of Game 1.

Photo 2: Lineup for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/G6lI9zlBM2

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 5, 2020

Mets Beat Cardinals 4-1: Nolan Gorman Hits A Solo Home Run; Junior Fernandez Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters; Daniel Ponce De Leon Strikes Out Three & Alllows One Run Over Three Innings

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Matt Carpenter started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Nolan Gorman entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  1-for-1 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Tyler O'Neill started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dennis Ortega entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-1 and threw out one base runner.
Austin Dean started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one walk, and was picked off.
Daniel Ponce De Leon entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-1)
Junior Fernandez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

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Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup 3-4-2020

Jack is on the mound! 👊 pic.twitter.com/Gs70ITGb2j

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 4, 2020

Cardinals Outfield Competition One To Watch This Spring

The biggest storyline of Cardinals camp this spring is the offense, and a subplot of that is the outfield competition. The hole in the Opening Day lineup is in the outfield, but the club believes it has the young, internal talent to fill the one or two open spots.

St. Louis Official Site

Max Schrock Deserves A Shot In 2020

While he hasn’t been tearing up the minor leagues, Max Schrock could be a surprising player if given the chance with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Redbird Rants