Archive for July, 2018

Carlos Martinez hits DL with shoulder sprain; O’Neill and Webb recalled

Carlos Martinez hits DL with shoulder sprain; O’Neill and Webb recalled

July 31, 2018 at 5:09 pm Comments are Disabled

Published 4:52 pm CT, Last Updated 7:11 pm: The Cardinals placed staff ace Carlos Martinez on the disabled list for the third time this season on Tuesday, one day after the right-hander exited his return start from the DL in the fifth inning with a right shoulder sprain. Reliever TylerRead More

Cardinals deal prospect Mercado to Cleveland for two minor league outfielders

Cardinals deal prospect Mercado to Cleveland for two minor league outfielders

July 31, 2018 at 5:05 pm Comments are Disabled

PRESS RELEASE | The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that they have acquired minor league outfielders Conner Capel and Jhon Torres from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Memphis (AAA) outfielder Oscar Mercado. Capel, 21, a left-handed hitting centerfielder, was batting .261 with 6 home runs, 44 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 89Read More

Cardinals trade Tommy Pham to Rays for minor leaguers

Cardinals trade Tommy Pham to Rays for minor leaguers

July 31, 2018 at 10:20 am Comments are Disabled

Published 10:20 am CT, Last Updated 11:23 am: With roughly five hours before Tuesday afternoon’s trade deadline, the Cardinals have struck a deal, trading outfielder Tommy Pham and $500K in international bonus pool money to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three prospects, the club confirmed. In the trade,Read More

Carlos Martinez exits with right shoulder sprain

Carlos Martinez exits with right shoulder sprain

July 30, 2018 at 9:30 pm Comments are Disabled

Carlos Martinez’s return from the disabled list was cut short Monday night, as the right-hander exited after four-plus strong innings with yet another injury. After hitting 97+ mph on the radar gun in the early innings, Martinez topped out at just 90 mph in the fifth inning before exiting withRead More

Cardinals activate Martinez for Monday start, add Shreve to roster

Cardinals activate Martinez for Monday start, add Shreve to roster

July 30, 2018 at 3:19 pm Comments are Disabled

PRESS RELEASE | The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’s series opener with Colorado that they have activated right-handed pitcher Carlos Martínez (right oblique strain) from the 10-day disabled list and added newly-acquired left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve to the team’s 25-man active roster. The team also announced today that right-handed pitcher Luke Gregerson (rightRead More

Trade Deadline Live Blog: Monday, July 30

Trade Deadline Live Blog: Monday, July 30

July 30, 2018 at 11:36 am Comments are Disabled

With just one day remaining until Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Cardinals have already completed two deals, acquiring three relievers. The redbirds dealt Sam Tuivailala to the Mariners for minor league pitcher Seth Elledge on Friday, and on Saturday night shipped first baseman Luke Voit to the Yankees for left-hander Chasen Shreve andRead More

Luke Voit traded to Yankees for pair of relievers

Luke Voit traded to Yankees for pair of relievers

July 29, 2018 at 2:00 am Comments are Disabled

PRESS RELEASE | The St. Louis Cardinals announced a deal with the New York Yankees this evening, acquiring left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve and right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos from New York in exchange for Memphis (AAA) first baseman Luke Voit and International Cap space. Shreve, 28, has appeared in 39 games for the Bronx Bombers this season,Read More

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Cards shakeup roster, trading Tuivailala and DFA’ing Holland and Lyons among moves

July 27, 2018 at 1:22 pm Comments are Disabled

PRESS RELEASE | The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’s series opener with Chicago a series of roster moves, including a trade with Seattle that sent right-handed pitcher Sam Tuivailala to the Mariners in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Seth Elledge who is being assigned to Springfield (AA). Below is a listingRead More