John Mozeliak Thinks Jordan Hicks Can Be 'Key Member' Of Cardinals Bullpen

Making it clear Thursday he didn’t think it prudent to discuss the many sensitive issues being talked about by owners and the players’ association relative to the start of a baseball season, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak didn’t mind reviewing the progress of reliever Jordan Hicks

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Adam Wainwright Puts The Finishing Touch On Abbrviated Spring Schedule; Mike Shildt 'Couldn't Be More Pleased' With Spring; Dexter Fowler Gets To .100, Briefly

The Cardinals’ spring training schedule wound down a little sooner than expected Thursday but their final impression was a good one. And Adam Wainwright wanted to keep going.

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Cardinals Beat Mets 3-0: Adam Wainwright Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Dennis Ortega Singles & Drives In Two Runs; John Gant Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 12, 2020

Individual Highlights:

Kolten Wong started at second base and batted leadoff.  One walk and one hit by pitch.
Justin Williams started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Tommy Edman started in left field and moved to shortstop, batting second.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Dennis Ortega entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with two RBIs and threw out one base runner.

Dexter Fowler started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Dylan Carlson entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Adam Wainwright started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:73-52)(g/f:5-5)

John Gant entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:1-1)

Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-1)

Giovanny Gallegos entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:13-10)

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Brett Cecil Set To Undergo Tests On Right Hamstring

Brett Cecil, sidelined for most of the three years he’s been with the Cardinals, left Wednesday’s 7-3 loss to the Mets in the sixth inning with a right hamstring strain and he will undergo testing Thursday morning to determine the severity of the injury.

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Red Sox Beat Cardinals 3-2: Brad Miller Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Giovanny Gallegos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Individual Highlights:
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Nolan Gorman entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Brad Miller started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs.
Jack Flaherty started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:1-2)
Jake Woodford entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)
Roel Ramirez entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

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Miles Mikolas, Tyler Webb, Rangel Ravelo, John Gant, & Others Are Out Of Options

The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I’ve included players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through MLBTR’s helpful sources.

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Cardinals Beat Astros 5-1: John Gant Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Matt Wieters & Kolten Wong Each Double & Drive In Two Runs

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— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 7, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
Edmundo Sosa entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Yadier Molina started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Matt Wieters started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one stolen base.
John Gant started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:52-32)(g/f:4-1)
Austin Gomber entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (p-s:45-27)(g/f:5-1)
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:21-14)
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:1-0)

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Cardinals' Pitching Depth Already Paying Off This Spring

An old saying and one fresh quote have been bouncing around in my head as the Cardinals navigate some of spring training's annual hurdles.

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Andrew Miller, Cardinals Try To Get A Grip On Lefty's Lack Of Feel, Inability To 'Pull Through The Fog'

As he’s retraced from his fingertips, up his arm, and through the past few seasons the unnerving sensation that he cannot get a feel for his pitches, lefty Andrew Miller has been unable to find the moment it started or an obvious cause.

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Cardinals Beat Astros 6-3: Paul Goldschmidt Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Matt Wieters Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Max Schrock Singles, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run

Ending the 9th with a strikeout and the game with a win!#ThatsAWinner pic.twitter.com/ZairqaIY6K

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 3, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Paul Goldschmidt started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Matt Wieters started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Dylan Carlson started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and two runs.
Max Schrock started at third base and moved to second, batting ninth.  2-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Dakota Hudson started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:46-29)(g/f:7-0)
Matthew Liberature entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f;1-0)
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)

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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

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— 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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Genesis Cabrera, Kwang-Hyun Kim Impresses Cardinals' Recent Lefty Additons Look Just Right

When they overlapped as members of the Tampa Bay organization, major-league infielder Brad Miller heard all about a lefty in Class A with the big arm, the big bite to his fastball, and all it took was a few years and joining a new club for him to finally see Genesis Cabrera in person.

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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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Marlins Beat Cardinals 8-7: Nolan Gorman Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Kwang-Hyun Kim Strikes Out Three Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Yairo Munoz Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Dylan Carlson entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one double, one triple, and two runs.
Nolan Gorman started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Paul Goldschmidt started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-3 and threw out one base runner.
Dennis Ortega entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and threw out one base runner.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Yairo Munoz started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Kwang-Hyun Kim started and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:2-0)
Tyler Webb entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:0-1)
Rob Kaminsky entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:2-0)

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Sink Or Swim: Cardinals Ready To Throw Brett Cecil Right Into The Action Saturday

Remember Brett Cecil?

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John Brebbia's Team Wins 'Fundies' Tournament; Jack Flaherty Gets Call; Extra Bases

On what he called one of his “favorite days of spring,” Cardinals veteran Adam Wainwright had a title to defend in the annual pitcher fundamentals tournament.

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Feeling In Arm Restored, Brett Cecil's Ready To Battle

Brett Cecil feels like himself again.

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Glorious Comeback For John Brebbia's 'Misfits'

Anticipation loomed over the group of pitchers, some sitting and some standing, on Field 1. They were learning their fate in the annual pitchers' fundamental tournament held Wednesday morning, and pitching coach Mike Maddux was announcing who would be in the championship round.
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John Brebbia’s drafting strategy for the annual tournament of fundamentals for pitchers was questioned even by the teammates he selected, leaving him to acknowledge that maybe the nicknames of “misfit toys” and “Bad News Bears” were appropriate. So when the entire team gathered on Field 1 for the tourney championship it wasn’t a surprise what Brebbia’s response was when manager Mike Shildt asked for the reliever’s confidence that his group, his patchwork of pitchers, had advanced from the field of six to the title round.
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Daniel Ponce de Leon is probably the most competitive player on the Cardinals.
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Video: John Brebbia, John Gant, Andrew Miller, & Tyler Webb On Cardinals Bullpen 2-19-2020

John Brebbia on the #STLCards' bullpen depth: "There's going to be eight major leaguers on the roster on Opening Day, and at any point in time there can be other major league players ready to pitch in games. To have that kind of depth is pretty astonishing." pic.twitter.com/KsuQis5PmS

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) February 19, 2020