Tim Hudson Joins Auburn Coaching Staff

Auburn on Wednesday will hire former All-Star Tim Hudson as its pitching/volunteer assistant coach, according to a source.

Baseball America

So You're Starting Dakota Hudson In An Elimination Game

With the Cardinals’ offense held to two runs across the first three games of the NLCS against the Nationals, the team has dug themselves a hole. The odds of the Cardinals winning four straight games aren’t high; our standard odds give the Cardinals a 3.1% chance at taking the series with ZiPS’ method going a bit higher at 4.9%.

Fangraphs

Mark Mulder Thrilled Just To Plat In PGA Tour

Let’s start right here: Former A’s pitcher Mark Mulder will miss the cut in his PGA Tour appearance next month at the Safeway Open in Napa. He will not make a stirring run up the leaderboard and strike a blow for hobby golfers everywhere.

SF Gate

Ryan Howard Announced Retirement: Thank You, Philly

It’s been 14 years, almost to the day.

The Players Tribune

Inside Pitch 6-8-17: Which Big Leaguers Did Cardinals Players Imitate As Kids?

Think back to those times you’d play baseball in your backyard, who did you pretend to be? Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Albert Pujols, ect…

KMOX

History Says Cardinals' 3-9 Start Will Be Hard To Overcome

Let's get right to the question rolling around in your head this morning.

BenFred

Despite Optimism, Alex Reyes Dealt Arduous Challenge

In the minutes after the sad news reverberated on Wednesday that St. Louis phenom Alex Reyes would have to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the year, there was a wave of forced optimism.

St. Louis Official Site

Rich Hill Is Probably The Best Free Agent Pitcher This Offseason

In two months, Rich Hill is going to be the best starting pitcher available on the free agent market. Just let that sink in. One year ago, Hill was basically getting a try-out with the Red Sox after tossing 54 above-average minor league innings in 2015. The perfect embodiment of the term “journeyman”, Hill turned his curveball into one of the most unhittable pitches in the majors at age 35. At age 36, he became one of the most sought-after starting pitchers on the trade market, even after multiple DL stints.

Beyond The Boxscore

Host Of Former MLB Stars Shine In NBC World Series

Former Major League Baseball stars descended upon Wichita, Kansas on Saturday night for the National Baseball Congress World Series, an annual tournament that invites competition among amateur baseball players, including some former pros and collegiate athletes.

Fox Sports Midwest

Nate Robertson, Jack Wilson, Rick Ankiel, Koyie Hill & Brad Penny To Play For Roger Clemens In 2016 National Baseball Congress World Series

Spend enough time in the company of former major-league baseball players and someone is bound to know Roger Clemens.

Wichita Eagle

Tim Hudson Debuts As Braves' Broadcaster On Saturday Against Cardinals

Tim Hudson is returning to the Atlanta Braves – not to pitch, but to provide commentary on the National League team's games.

Alabama Live

Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder Brave New York Storm For Award

As usual, Barry Zito stole the show.

SF Chronicle

How Will 2016's Pitchers Returning From Tommy John Surgery Fare?

Out of context, throwing a baseball for a living is not a particularly dangerous job. There are hundreds of other occupations that provide a greater threat to health on a daily basis than standing on a pitcher's mound. In the context of the game of baseball, however, pitching is a dangerous occupation.

Fox Sports

Ageless John Lackey Uses Sinker To Combat Time

Now a free agent, John Lackey's increased usage of his improved sinker helped fuel the lowest ERA of his career — at age 36.

Beyond The Boxscore

Braves Will Keep An Eye On Jonathan Broxton

The Braves will monitor the markets for right-handers Joakim Soria, Jonathan Broxton (assuming the Cardinals don't exercise his 2016 option), Tyler Clippard and Darren O'Day. They'll also keep tabs on Tony Sipp and some of the other free agents who could fill their need for at least one left-handed reliever.

Atlanta Official Site

Predicting John Lackey's Next Contract

John Lackey has had an excellent season for the Cardinals while pitching for the league minimum. How much can he expect to make in free agency this winter?

Beyond The Boxscore

Mark Mulder Wouldn't Miss Classic Tim Hudson Versus Barry Zito Matchup

Mark Mulder's 7-year-old son Xander skipped his first baseball game of the season so the entire family could be at the Coliseum to watch Tim Hudson and Barry Zito pitch on the same day as their impressive careers near the end.

News OK

Diamondbacks Not Looking To Spend On David Price; Craig Kimbrel Could Return To Braves; Jeff Samardzija Disappointed Not Traded To Contender; Mark Mulder To Attend Barry Zito, Tim Hudson Matchup On Saturday; Hisashi Iwakuma May Not Get Long Term Deal

There have been many, many great performances in 2015, but here are 25 of the best of them.

CBS Sports

Cardinals Will Get Competition In Trying To Sign Jason Heyward; Possible Swap Of Ryan Howard & Chris Davis; Yadier Molina Has Caught The Most Innings; Twins Want Torii Hunter Back

Jason Heyward, RF, Cardinals — There’s no reason to believe the Cardinals won’t make a sincere effort to re-sign him, but they’ll have competition. Heyward is a nice player, but one with a sub-.800 OPS and only 12 homers. He owns a 5.4 WAR, and an outfield defensive WAR at 1.3. What’s he worth? He turned 26 last month so five years, $100 million isn’t out of the realm of possibility. But is he all that? The Yankees, Angels, Cardinals, Mets, Indians, Mariners, and Giants could be suitors.

Boston Globe

Free Agent Stock Watch: John Lackey

For all of the talk about the top names on the 2015-16 free agent market — and there are quite a few, with David Price, Johnny Cueto, Jordan Zimmermann and many others seeing their contracts expire — John Lackey‘s strong season has flown largely under the radar.

MLB Trade Rumors