April 14 Peoria History

Throughout their history the Chiefs have played 31 games (15–16 record) with 6 rain/snow outs on April 14. There has never been a season opener on April 14.

Chiefs Blog

How Game Two Rally Turned Around 2006 NLCS For Cardinals

In Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Mets, Scott Spiezio and So Taguchi symbolized the grit, determination and teamwork of the 2006 Cardinals.

RetroSimba

Audio: David Eckstein Ready To Speak Up

While the idea may be tempting, David Eckstein fully understands the reality–he will not bring his glove with him on Sunday and volunteer to fill in for the injured Aledmys Diaz.

STL Baseball Weekly

Cardinals Name Stephen Piscotty 2015 MiLB Player Of The Year, Alex Reyes & Austin Gomber 2015 Co-MiLB Pitchers Of The Year

The St. Louis Cardinals today announced the recipients of the organization's 2015 Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year awards, and for the first time since the award's inception in 1995, there are co-recipients of the top honor for pitchers, with right-hander Alex Reyes and lefty Austin Gomber both being selected. Outfielder Stephen Piscotty, who became a key contributor for the Cardinals as they delivered a third-straight N.L. Central Division title and the ninth 100-win season in franchise history, was named the organization's top player for 2015.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals on Monday named outfielder Stephen Piscotty their Minor League Player of the Year while selecting both right-hander Alex Reyes and lefty Austin Gomber as their Minor League Pitchers of the Year.
St. Louis Official Site

The misstep that could slow Alex Reyes' arrival in the majors was not enough to keep the Cardinals from honoring how successful he's been as he sped through the minors.
Post-Dispatch

Cardinals' Five Biggest Surprises Of 2015

Weather permitting, the Cardinals dry off from Sunday's rainy-day washout and resume playing ball Monday night, opening a two-game home series against the Minnesota Twins.

Bernie Bytes

Shocking Tragedy Hits Cardinals Again

One is far too many. Three is unfair, bordering on unfathomable.
St. Louis Official Site

In 2002 Darryl Kile passed away in a Chicago hotel room. Five years later in 2007 Josh Hancock was killed in a car crash along I-64. Seven years later, unbelievably, Oscar Taveras dies as well.
KMOV

A Tribute To Rick Ankiel

With the news yesterday that Rick Ankiel is retiring, it is time to honor one of the Chiefs players from the 25th Anniversary team named in 2007. In 1998 (As an 18 year old!!), Ankiel made his pro debut as Peoria’s opening day starter at Kane County. He made seven starts going 3-0 with a 2.06 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 12 walks in 35 innings before a May promotion to High-A Prince William.

Playing In Peoria

Happy Presidents Day

Presidents Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of February in honor of the nation’s first president, George Washington. Washington took office in April 1789, and since then, 43 other men have claimed the title of the president of the United States.

Chirp Chatter

Peoria Chiefs Vs. Peoria Chiefs In MLB Postseason

Saturday night, while watching the Oakland – Detroit game and seeing 2007 Chiefs pitcher Al Alburquerque face 2008 Chiefs catcher, turned 3B Josh Donaldson I was curious as to how many times that had happened. So the research was done and here is the list of the 27 occurrences when a former Chiefs pitcher faced a former Chiefs batter in the MLB post-season. Stats and some interesting notes at the bottom of the table.

Playing In Peoria

'Built For Postseason' Debate

During Saturday's telecast of the Cardinals-Braves games, Fox Network baseball analyst Eric Karros offered an interesting opinion: the Cardinals, as presently constituted, are built for the regular season ... but not the postseason.

Bernie Bytes

Kevin Siegrist Provides Key Lefty Help Out Of Bullpen; Minors Matters; Worth Noting

Finding the appropriate spots to use Randy Choate out of the bullpen became increasingly difficult for manager Mike Matheny during a five-week stretch in which Choate was the lone lefty in the 'pen. But that void left with Marc Rzepczynski's departure has recently been filled -- and filled quite well -- by rookie Kevin Siegrist, whose successful start is providing Matheny with more flexibility in how he lines up his bullpen.

St. Louis Official Site

Jason Motte, Like Others Before Him, On The Mend

One of the scariest things about being a closer is how short your shelf life can be at the major-league level. You can be a guy who is capable of throwing his smoke ball in the upper 90s or lower 100s, but there is only so much torque that your elbow can withstand before the joint feels like it’s ready to explode.

101 ESPN

Cardinals Cultivate New Crop Of Lefthanders

Forced to miss the 2010 season because of Tommy John surgery, lefthander Sam Freeman refused to surrender an entire season of experience.

STL Today

Ronnie Belliard Re-Ignited Cardinals 2006 Playoffs

During his two months with the Cardinals during the 2006 regular season, Ronnie Belliard didn’t compile dazzling statistics. But he did play a significant part in Cardinals history.

Retro Simba

Cardinals Veteran NRI Spring History: 2005-10

Looking at the last six years of Cardinals spring veteran non-roster invitees’ attempts to make the team out of spring training camp.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Rule 5 History 2002-09

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active in recent Rule 5 Drafts both acquiring or losing players. What might happen during Thursday's draft?

The Cardinal Nation

Adam Ottavino, Daryl Jones & The Real Rule 5 Draft

There has been a lot of chatter and clatter about the St. Louis Cardinals decision to expose pitcher Adam Ottavino and outfielder Daryl Jones to the upcoming Rule 5 draft. The prevailing sentiment - why would the Cardinals risk losing two former prospects to the other teams? - ignores a key part of this annual roster shuffle.

Birdland

Round Two: Memphis Trio Provides Infusion Of Energy

QUESTION: The Memphis trio of Jon Jay, Tyler Greene and Allen Craig has seemed to provide a spark for the Cardinals in recent weeks. How important are these youngsters for the Cardinals in the season’s final months?

STL Today

Cardinals Walk Off Loss On Record Pace

The 2010 St. Louis Cardinals have already lost five games on walk offs, one short of their worst season since at least 1952.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Opening Day Cardinals Left-Handers

Reviewing deployment of left-handed pitchers by the St. Louis Cardinals on opening day rosters since 2000. Home-grown products are especially few and far between.

The Cardinal Nation