Mark Worrell & His Cardinals Clout

In his brief stint with the Cardinals, Mark Worrell provided a lasting impression with his hitting instead of his pitching.

RetroSimba

Brian Daubach, Brian Rupp, & Luis Ordaz Named To Nationals Minor League Staff

The Nationals named their Minor League managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2016 season on Thursday.

Washington Official Site

Rick Ankiel, Brian Daubach, Brian Rupp, & Luis Ordaz Receive Assignments In Nationals Organization

The Washington Nationals named their Minor League managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2015 season on Wednesday, including the addition of former Nationals player Rick Ankiel, who will fill a newly-created Life Skills Coordinator role.
Curly

Former major leaguer Rick Ankiel has been hired by the Washington Nationals as a "life skills coordinator" to mentor players in the minors.
Post-Dispatch

Tim Redding Retires

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Phillies Release Tim Redding

Michael LoRe Twitter

Albuquerque Finishes Homestand With 4-3 Win Over Memphis

The Albuquerque Isotopes (18-12) got some solid pitching and just enough offense to defeat the Memphis Redbirds (11-19) 4-3 on a blustery Monday afternoon at Isotopes Park. With the triumph, the 'Topes end up with a series victory over the 'Birds, taking three out of four contests, and finish their just-completed eight-game homestand with five wins.

Albuquerque Isotopes Official Site

Memphis Pushes Past Albuquerque, 6-4

The Redbirds scored early and fought through a 6-4 victory as they snapped their five-game losing streak with their first win over Albuquerque.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site

Memphis Nips Albuquerque 6-4

The Albuquerque Isotopes (17-12) fell into a hole early and couldn't escape, falling to the Memphis Redbirds (11-18) in a sloppy 6-4 loss on a glorious Mother's Day Sunday at Isotopes Park. In addition to the scheduled 'Topes game, the day also featured a pre-game celebrity softball game and the team's first-ever "Bark In The Park".

Albuquerque Isotopes Official Site

Career Profile: Ian Snell

Ian Snell announced his retirement this week, so he's a good topic for a Career Profile, and his development as a prospect was interesting in any event.

Minor League Ball

Mark DeRosa Shines As Giants Drub Dodgers

Mark DeRosa went 3-for-3 and Pablo Sandoval smacked a two-run homer for the San Francisco Giants, who amassed 11 hits in Saturday's first four innings and cruised to an 8-3 Cactus League victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Giants Official Site

Orioles Re-Sign Alberto Castillo To Minors Deal

Baseball America

Dodgers Sign Tim Redding To Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed starter Tim Redding to a minor-league contract, a source told FOXSports.com.

Fox Sports

Kelvin Jimenez Picks Up Fifth Loss In KBO

True Stories Of Korean Baseball

Adam Wainwright's Big July 4th Boom Stick

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright was the team’s top pitcher – and hitter – on Sunday.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Minor League Transactions May 4-11: Cardinals Release Hector Alvarez

Orioles optioned Alberto Castillo to Triple-A and reinstated Michel Hernandez for the 7-day disabled list.
Cubs placed Mike Parisi on the 7-day disabled list.
Marlins signed Adam Veres.
Nationals released Dan Nelson.

St. Louis Cardinals
Released: SS Hector Alvarez
Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (high Class A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chuck Fick, RHP Francisco Samuel, 1B Francisco Rivera, OF Shane Robinson, OF Devin Shepherd
Reinstated from DL: RHP Ramon Delgado, RHP Kevin Thomas
Reinstated from inactive list: RHP P.J. Walters
Baseball America

Hector Alvarez: Released By Cardinals

Chris Narveson Gets Job Done, But Crew Falls

Brewers on the mound: Lefty starter Chris Narveson faced a veteran lineup and pitched two scoreless, hitless innings. He walked Troy Tulowitzki to open the second, but erased that by coaxing a Melvin Mora double-play grounder.

Brewers Official Site

Questions Facing Clubs As Spring Draws Near

St. Louis made the major move to retain outfielder Matt Holliday during the offseason, but the only other addition was right-hander Brad Penny. That leaves the Cardinals depending on St. Louis native David Freese at third base. If he doesn't make it, where do they turn? There isn't a player returning who started 10 games at third base for the Cardinals last year.

Fox Sports

Rockies Consider Todd Wellemeyer For Pitching Depth

The Rockies have turned their attention to right-hander Todd Wellemeyer in their effort to add pitching depth. Wellemeyer has expressed an interest in starting and while the Rockies will go to spring training with a projected rotation of Ubaldo Jimenez, Aaron Cook, Jorge De La Rosa, Jason Hammel and Jeff Francis, the only experienced alternatives coming to spring training if a need arises are lefty Greg Smith and right-hander Tim Redding.

Fox Sports

Sources: Fernando Tatis Re-Signs With Mets, Returns For Third Season

The Mets have found the righty-hitting complement to spell Daniel Murphy at first base. And it's a familiar face.

Fernando Tatis will return for a third season, according to a source. The deal should become official within days.

NY Daily News

Rockies Considering Fernando Tatis For Reserve Role

The Rockies also continue looking for a versatile reserve and have Robb Quinlan high on their wish list. Melvin Mora and Fernando Tatis are on their radar too.

Denver Post