Archive for February, 2015

Belisle learns from Wainwright

Belisle learns from Wainwright

February 23, 2015 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

New #STLCards pitcher Matt Belisle taking in the action. #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/CgbIjuD6c5 — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 20, 2015 Matt Belisle was thrilled when he signed with the Cardinals back in early December. Now, just a few days into Spring Training, the 11-year veteran is already benefiting from the help ofRead More

Choate reflects, is driven to improve

Choate reflects, is driven to improve

February 22, 2015 at 11:59 pm Comments are Disabled

It’s not a memory that he likes to ponder on, but Cardinals lefty Randy Choate does believe that his wide throw that let the Giants walkoff in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series has made a lasting impact on him. From Cardinals.com’s Jenifer Langosch: “I think it’s partRead More

Matheny gets action behind the plate catching top prospect Reyes

Matheny gets action behind the plate catching top prospect Reyes

February 22, 2015 at 11:59 pm Comments are Disabled

The Cardinals invited their No. 4 prospect, 20-year-old pitcher Alex Reyes, to throw in front of the Major League coaching staff on Sunday despite Reyes not being invited to the big-league camp this spring. But when Reyes arrived to throw near the end of team workouts, the coaching staff noticedRead More

2/21/15 Cards Spring Training Roundup

2/21/15 Cards Spring Training Roundup

February 22, 2015 at 1:09 am Comments are Disabled

Top News/Reports: Cards catcher Yadier Molina showed up to camp over fifteen pounds lighter then he was at the end of last season. Mike Matheny told reporters Saturday that Jason Heyward would not hit leadoff for the team this season. Out of concern that his comments made on Thursday might beRead More

Yadi “continues to amaze” as he slims down for spring

Yadi “continues to amaze” as he slims down for spring

February 22, 2015 at 1:02 am Comments are Disabled

Cards fans can expect to see a little bit less of star catcher Yadier Molina this season, not because of a drastic loss in playing time, but rather because the 6-time All Star backstop lost 15-20 pounds over the offseason just working to get in better shape. Brian Stull ofRead More

Matheny says Heyward will not be leadoff hitter

Matheny says Heyward will not be leadoff hitter

February 21, 2015 at 12:34 pm Comments are Disabled

On Saturday morning, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny made it clear to reporters, including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that after batting leadoff for the Braves in 94 games last season, new Cardinals outfielder Jason Heyward would occupy a different spot in the Cardinals lineup in 2015. Here’s more fromRead More

2/20/15 Cards Spring Training Roundup

2/20/15 Cards Spring Training Roundup

February 21, 2015 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

Top News and Reports: New Cardinals pitcher Carlos Villanueva told Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he’s preparing to wear ‘many hats’ for a shot at a roster spot headed out of Spring Training. From Goold’s article: “Like I told the GM here: The definition of a winnerRead More

2/19/15 Cards Spring Training Roundup

2/19/15 Cards Spring Training Roundup

February 19, 2015 at 11:49 pm Comments are Disabled

Thursday marked the official start of Cardinals Spring Training down in Jupiter, Florida, as pitchers and catchers were required to report for their first official workout. Here’s a look at the top news, rumors, and reports on the Redbirds from Thursday: Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch examines someRead More