For the first time this spring, the Cardinals are set to use what’s expected to be their regular lineup this season when the redbirds square off against the Washington Nationals in exhibition play on Wednesday (12:05 pm CT). Michael Wacha, who has struck out nine over 9 2/3 innings whileRead More
Following Monday’s rain-shortened game against the Boston Red Sox, the Cardinals announced four roster moves, optioning infielder Aledmys Diaz and catcher Cody Stanley to Class AAA Memphis, as well as re-assigning non-roster outfielder Rafael Ortega and catcher Travis Tartamella to the same team. Diaz, 24, spent significant time on the disabledRead More
The Cardinals have a familiar look to the top of their lineup for their second Spring Training game Friday at home against the Houston Astros, but Jhonny Peralta and Mark Reynolds will be making their spring debuts as well. First pitch is just after noon central time, with Marco GonzalesRead More
The St. Louis Cardinals open up Grapefruit League play Thursday afternoon against the Miami Marlins just after noon central time. Newcomer Jason Heyward will get the start in the second spot in Mike Matheny’s lineup, which includes the potential top five in the order for Opening Day. Here’s the fullRead More
After it was announced yesterday that Carlos Martinez would start the Cardinals spring opener against Miami on Thursday, manager Mike Matheny said Tuesday that lefties Marco Gonzales and Jaime Garcia will get the ball to start the club’s second and third games of the Spring Training Friday and Saturday, DerrickRead More
Both of the top two center fielders on the Cardinals’ depth chart underwent surgery this offseason, and while Peter Bourjos is e almost ready for game action, Jon Jay is not expected to be ready for the start of Grapefruit League action Thursday and is more focused on being readyRead More
In a great sit-down conversation with Brian Stull of St. Louis Baseball Weekly, veteran outfielder Matt Holliday talked about moving his offseason home to Jupiter, getting to know newcomer Jason Heyward, and his continuing love and motivation towards the game. Here’s a few of the highlights: On moving his offseason homeRead More
After an abdominal strain caused him to take a few days off from any baseball activity, Cards ace Adam Wainwright returned to the mound Monday morning to throw a 30-40 pitch bullpen session, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Wainwright slowly increased the intensity of his pitches throughout the bullpen andRead More