Rick Ankiel To Represent Cardinals For 2017 Draft

Hall of Famer George Brett and 17 other former All-Stars will be among 54 baseball dignitaries representing the 30 Major League clubs at MLB Network's Studio 42 when the three-day MLB Draft gets underway on June 12.

St. Louis Official Site

Jedd Gyorko Busts Big Mac Land Sign

I'd heard a rumor. During the Cardinals home game Sunday, the huge “A” in the “BIG MAC Land” sign wasn't lit. So after the game, I did my due diligence and sought out Jedd Gyorko.

Hochman

Reds Decline Option On Skip Schumaker

The Reds declined to exercise the 2016 options for outfielder/infielder Skip Schumaker and reliever Burke Badenhop on Monday, the first day they could make those moves following the completion of the World Series.

Cincinnati Official Site

Cubs Are Stockpiling Impressive Group Of Prospects

In the Cardinals vs. Cubs rivalry, the sparse history of on-field drama has been no comparison to the championship-caliber socializing. The sudsy chumminess in the stands at Busch Stadium and Wrigley Field often carries over into extra innings along the saloon rails of the establishments near the ballpark.

Post-Dispatch

Skip Schumaker Proving To Be Key Acquisition For Reds

Reds outfielder Skip Schumaker's overall offensive numbers won't blow anyone's doors off, but what he's done between the margins of statistics this season has the club thrilled with his winter acquisition.

Cincinnati Official Site

Winning Isn't As Easy As Cardinals Make It Seem

Winning season after season after season is no small task in major league baseball. Cardinal Nation has come to expect it as the norm.

Tipsheet

Depleted Reds Try To Hang Tough

The Cincinnati Reds are still alive in the National League Central race. All things considered, that is a heck of accomplishment for manager Bryan Price and his battered team.

Tipsheet

Ryan Ludwick Close To 100% After Bruising Toe

Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick was back in the starting lineup Sunday after missing Saturday's game with a bruised left big toe. Ludwick fouled a pitch off his foot in his first at-bat of Friday's game and was replaced in left by Roger Bernadina in the bottom of the eighth.

Cincinnati Official Site

Skip Schumaker Progressing

On the disabled list with a dislocated left shoulder, utility player Skip Schumaker made some progress on Monday, when he was able to do some throwing and hit off of a tee.

Cincinnati Official Site

Cardinals, Reds Face Quick Turnaround For Rubber Match

The turnaround will be quick for both the Cardinals and Reds, who played until 12:45 a.m. ET on Thursday after waiting through a two-hour and 40-minute rain delay prior to the start of Wednesday's contest. The series finale is scheduled to begin at 12:35 p.m., though the weather forecast shows thunderstorms hovering over Cincinnati for much of the day.

St. Louis Official Site

Reds Seeking To Make Statement Win Vs. Cardinals

With the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day now past, the Cardinals and Reds prepare for the first of 18 more regular-season meetings between two perennial contenders in the National League Central.

St. Louis Official Site

Preview: Cardinals @ Reds

The Reds have been hit hard by disabling injuries, notably in their pitching staff, including closer Aroldis Champan, hit in the face by a line drive; righthander Mat Latos (knee); lefthanded reliever Sean Marshall; and righthanded reliever Jonathon Broxton. Former Cardinals infielder and outfielder Skip Schumaker (shoulder) also is on the DL.

Post-Dispatch

Reds, With New Manager, Appear To Be At Crossroads

One of only two National League teams to sculpt three 90-win seasons in the last four years resides in the Central Division. That club has secured two division titles and won 357 games in the span. The 2013 season produced record attendance for its young stadium.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals' Central Competition Leaves Much To Be Desired

When I look at the NL Central, I try to think of a team that will give the Cardinals a decent run. As we get closer to the season, it’s getting harder and harder.

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Battered Reds Limp Into Season

The Cincinnati Reds are in no rush to start the regular season. Another few weeks of sun-soaked exhibition games would be just fine with them.

Tipsheet

Joe Kelly Vs. Carlos Martinez Competition Was Bogus

Joe Kelly and Carlos Martinez were supposedly competing for the fifth spot in the Cards' starting rotation. That's how it was advertised by manager Mike Matheny and others in the organization.

Daily Bits

Let's Take A Look Around The NL Central

With the Cardinals’ opener only 16 days away, it’s a good time to briefly check in on their NL Central rivals and see how the Pirates, Reds, Brewers and Cubs are shaping up:

Bernie Bytes

Ryan Ludwick Says Shoulder Problems Are In Past

Upon exiting Tuesday's game vs. the Royals after five innings, Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick got ice for his left throwing shoulder like he usually does. His surgically-repaired right shoulder was not packed with even a single ice cube.

Cincinnati Official Site

Cardinals' NL Central Opponents Are Fixing Holes With Homegrown Talent

If you want another reason to gloat about the Cardinals, take a look around the NL Central.

Fox Sports Midwest

Sizing Up The Cardinals' Potential Playoff Opponents

If the Cardinals play in October like they have in September, it will not matter who they face in the NL Division Series. The Cardinals own the NL's best record (17-8), highest-scoring offense (5.1 runs per game) and fourth-best ERA (2.84) this month.

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