Closer To Impact: After Generating Buzz All Spring, Johan Oviedo's Rise Could Gain Velocity In Audition For Relief

To quicken his fluency in English, Johan Oviedo tuned in for television shows and music videos and, whenever possible, turned on the Spanish subtitles. But where he most enjoyed these language lessons was leaning back and looking up to a silver screen.

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Cardinals Players Turn To Virtual Reality Baseball Training

Professional athletes across the board are searching for new ways to stay game-ready during the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Angel Rondon Could Be A Darkhorse In 2020

The St. Louis Cardinals will have a strong bullpen already in 2020 but Angel Rondon could be a player who comes out of nowhere to have an impact.

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April 22 In Peoria History

Throughout their history the Chiefs have played 32 games (21–11) record on April 22 with five games postponed by weather.

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With Ballparks Closed, Paul Goldschmidt Works From Home, Taking Virtual Game-Speed At-Bats In His Office

Early one morning this past spring, before heading to the ballpark for the day’s official workout and live batting practice, Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt ducked into his home office to get a few warmup at-bats in against teammate Ryan Helsley.

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Four Takeaways From Cardinals Spring Training

When Major League Baseball decided to cancel the rest of Spring Training and delay the start of the regular season, the Cardinals were just beginning to pivot toward the final stretch of their camp. The regulars were going to see more playing time, and manager Mike Shildt and his staff were going to start making roster decisions about who we might see come the start of the season.

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Andrew Knizner, Jack Flaherty, Brad Miller Notes; Up Next

This camp means more to Andrew Knizner. In 2019, he got his first taste of the big league opportunity that lies in store for him should he break camp with the team this month. That experience came with modest results, and like the film junkie has made a point of his entire career, he learned from it.

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Cardinals Agree To Terms & Sign 24 Players For 2020 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms and signed one-year contracts for the 2020 season with 24 players. The team also announced that it has renewed the contract of pitcher Jack Flaherty.

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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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Carlos Martinez Dazzles In Three-Inning Stint; Paul DeJong Goes Deep To Right; Extra Bases

Catcher Matt Wieters could tell. Cardinals righthander Carlos Martinez was dialed in Saturday.

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Cardinals Beat Nationals 6-3: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Four Over Three Scoreless Innings; Tommy Edman Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Paul DeJong Hits A Solo Home Run

A serious win! pic.twitter.com/hauG9IuUjt

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 29, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one strikeout.
Andrew Knizner entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  One RBI and one sac fly.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Godoy entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double.
Dylan Carlson started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:51-27)(g/f:1-3)
Tyler Webb entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)
Ryan Helsely entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:32-16)(g/f:2-1)
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-1)

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Daniel Ponce De Leon Strong; Matt Carpenter Likely To Return Sunday; Worth Noting; Up Next

Daniel Ponce de Leon had a clear motivation for the work he did this offseason on smoothing out his delivery to help command his offspeed pitches.

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Who Gets The Ninth? These Are The Cardinals' Options

With Jordan Hicks recovering from right elbow surgery and Carlos Martínez vying for a rotation spot, the Cardinals are in the market for a closer. A versatile group of relievers is largely returning, so St. Louis intends to rely on someone in-house to emerge as a ninth-inning protector. And it has a variety of options.

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Tommy Edman Continues To Do The Little Things That Make Him A Big Favorite

Tommy Edman, programmed to play several positions for the Cardinals this spring and during the season, made his first start at second base Monday after opening at shortstop over the weekend. He wound up playing both Monday in a 6-3 exhibition loss to the Miami Marlins and, though, it wasn’t flashy, Edman was productive.

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Ryan Helsley's Progress; Paul Goldschmidt 'Trending In The Right Direction'; Worth Noting; Up Next

As the Cardinals begin to answer questions about their rotation and their bullpen, there are quite a few pitchers who they know can be effective in a starter’s role and a reliever’s role. Ryan Helsley is creeping up to the top of that list.

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Marlins Beat Cardinals 6-3: John Nogowski Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Ryan Helsley Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Brad Miller started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Tommy Edman started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs.
Rangel Ravelo started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Helsley entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-2)
Junior Fernandez entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)
Zack Thompson entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-2)
Kodi Whitley entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-17)

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Harrison Bader Tater, Early Spring Hiccups; Adam Wainwright, Carlos Martinez Lose Some Command In Second Innings; Pitching Plans; Edmundo Sosa, Max Schrock Shine Late

Harrison Bader spent the offseason in Miami, working on his swing with hitting instructor Lorenzo Garmendia. After a down year at the plate that included being optioned to Triple-A Memphis for three weeks, the Cardinals' center fielder knew he needed to rework his swing and get back to driving the ball.

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Here Are Three Things Cardinals Hope To Learn This Spring

With two exhibition games played this spring, the Cardinals have gotten a few looks at nearly all their position players and many of their pitchers

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Carlos Martinez's Status As Starter Even More Important After Miles Mikolas Injury

The health of Carlos Martinez's shoulder is even more important for the St. Louis Cardinals now that Miles Mikolas will miss the first few weeks of the season because of an inflamed flexor tendon.

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Miles Mikolas Encouraged By Treatment On Forearm; Additional Pitchers Announced For Saturday; Adam Wainwright's Debut

Right-hander Miles Mikolas is encouraged after receiving a platelet-rich-plasma injection on Tuesday for his sore right forearm, an injury that will keep him off the Opening Day roster.

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