Recent History Preps Cardinals For New-Look Draft

Randy Flores is no stranger to unusual circumstances with the MLB Draft. Hired as the Cardinals' director of scouting in 2016, his first Draft featured three of the first 34 picks -- which he used on Delvin Perez, Dakota Hudson and Dylan Carlson. The latter two will appear in the Majors when baseball returns. In '17, Flores dealt with the penalties from the Cardinals' hacking scandal and didn’t have the first pick until No. 94.

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Investment Startups: Matthew Liberature, Zack Thompson Bring New-Look, Left-Left Combo To Cardinals Pitching Revival

Manager Mike Shildt insisted, at least twice, it wasn’t preplanned on the first day of live batting practice to have the final pitcher on the mound be Matthew Liberatore, the Cardinals’ prized prospect acquisition in a trade one rival official called “potentially a coup.”

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Not Knowing Where They Will Be If Baseball Returns Leaves Players Like Rob Kaminsky In Limbo

These are anxious times for all professional baseball players but for some, like pitcher Rob Kaminsky, the current situation is particularly nerve-racking.

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Zack Thompson Works To Maximize Whatever Summer Lies Ahead

It’s a short drive from his parents’ home to where Cardinals prospect Zack Thompson went Wednesday to get in his throws. Already there waiting when he arrived stood the net he planned to meet, and his only company was the dozens of well-worn and scuffed baseballs he stuffed into a backpack.

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With No Games To Scout, Randy Flores & Cardinals Continue 'Full Throttle' Prep For Draft

On the clock and forced to choose between another four hours on hold with Delta Airlines or stealing a few hours of sleep, Cardinals assistant general manager and draft helmsman Randy Flores made the call, electing to keep his rental car and deal with canceling his flight later.

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Waiting To Play Baseball Is Not A New Experience For Steven Gingery

Waiting to play baseball is nothing new for Cardinals’ pitching prospect Steven Gingery.

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From Rick Ankiel's 'Snapdragon' To Adam Wainwright's Curve To Jack Flaherty's Slider, Tracking The Cardinals' Best Pitches

As a teenager, even the years before he became a teen phenom, Rick Ankiel would walk around with a ball in his left hand and flip it over and over and over again, trying to improve his curveball grip and get the ball to spin ever faster.

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Your 2020(?) Memphis Redbirds

If the Memphis Redbirds play a 2020 season (granted, a tremendous if these days), it's bound to be successful. Sure to have moments we'll remember a generation from now. And almost certain to culminate with a playoff appearance. Why such optimism in such uncertain times? Well, the history books don't lie. And Memphis baseball loves the start of a new decade. Check this out:

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Power Pack: Six Cardinals Prospects Who Took Strong Strides This Spring

Most of their once and future teammates scattered home the previous day. So as a parade of major-league players filed out of the clubhouse clutching their gear, several of the Cardinals’ minor-leaguers still in camp watched and wondered.

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Cardinals Optioned Jake Woodford, Edmundo Sosa, Austin Dean, & Justin Williams To Triple-A Memphis

The Cardinals made a series of roster moves Thursday, moving right-hander Jake Woodford, infielder Edmundo Sosa and outfielders Austin Dean and Justin Williams to the Triple-A Memphis roster. All are on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster.
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When baseball halted spring training and delayed the start of the regular season a week ago, the Cardinals were in the process making cuts from their spring training roster. The uncertainty of the next 12 hours, let alone 24 or 48 hours put a pause on the transactions until the Cardinals received direction from Major League Baseball.
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Keep An Eye On Zack Thompson In 2020

The St. Louis Cardinals’ first-round draft pick in 2020, Zack Thompson, will be a fast riser. The only question is how fast he will hit the MLB. He’s one player to watch in 2020.

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Cardinals Beat Nationals 11-0: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tommy Edman Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Austin Dean Doubles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs

Ending the day the right way! pic.twitter.com/qK2ODgtjGp

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 6, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Dylan Carlson started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Tyler O'Neill started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Austin Dean started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs.
Andrew Knizner started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Justin Williams entered late in game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Max Schrock started at second base and moved to third, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-2)
Zack Thompson entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)
Jake Woodford entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)
Ryan Helsely entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

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Here Are The Cardinals' 2020 Top 30 Prospects

The Cardinals made one of the biggest offseason moves last year when they acquired six-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt from the D-backs for a trio of young players. In the end, however, it was Cardinals’ contingent of homegrown talent that fueled the team to a National League Central title and the organization’s first postseason berth since 2015, as Jack Flaherty, Kolten Wong, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman ultimately paced the team in Wins Above Replacement.

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Cardinals Beat Twins 6-1: Jose Godoy Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Johan Oviedo Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings

Smile! That's a winner. pic.twitter.com/SAWJThIdaT

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 2, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Edman started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted second.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Godoy entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  1-for-1 with two RBIs.
Tyler O'Neill started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Edmundo Sosa started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Genesis Cabrera started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-12)(g/f:0-2)
Roel Ramirez entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:1-0)
Brett Cecil entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:1-2)
Johan Oviedo entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:3-1)
Zack Thompson entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)
John Brebbia entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

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Just Spring? Still, Jack Flaherty Is 'Never Satisfied'; This & That; Up Next

To know Jack Flaherty at all is to understand that his biggest competition is himself.

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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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Tommy Edman Continues To Do The Little Things That Make Him A Big Favorite

Tommy Edman, programmed to play several positions for the Cardinals this spring and during the season, made his first start at second base Monday after opening at shortstop over the weekend. He wound up playing both Monday in a 6-3 exhibition loss to the Miami Marlins and, though, it wasn’t flashy, Edman was productive.

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Ryan Helsley's Progress; Paul Goldschmidt 'Trending In The Right Direction'; Worth Noting; Up Next

As the Cardinals begin to answer questions about their rotation and their bullpen, there are quite a few pitchers who they know can be effective in a starter’s role and a reliever’s role. Ryan Helsley is creeping up to the top of that list.

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Marlins Beat Cardinals 6-3: John Nogowski Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Ryan Helsley Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Brad Miller started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Tommy Edman started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs.
Rangel Ravelo started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Helsley entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-2)
Junior Fernandez entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)
Zack Thompson entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-2)
Kodi Whitley entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-17)

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A Day In The Life Of Nolan Gorman, The Cardinals' 19-Year old Slugger In Spring Training

When he shakes your hand, it’s not that his hand engulfs yours due to its size, it’s that his hand immerses yours because of its girth and grip. It’s as if the slugger’s hands are made out of the same stuff as his Louisville Slugger.

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