Articles by: Chris Brown

Cards recall catcher Easley from Memphis

Cards recall catcher Easley from Memphis

September 11, 2015 at 12:58 pm Comments are Disabled

CINCINNATI (TEAM RELEASE) – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have recalled catcher Ed Easley from the Triple-A Memphis roster.  Easley, 29, will be joining the Major League club for the second time this season, after a stint with St. Louis May 27 – June 18 (Matt AdamsRead More

Injury Updates: Wong dealing with calf strain, Holliday hopes to be activated on road trip, more

Injury Updates: Wong dealing with calf strain, Holliday hopes to be activated on road trip, more

September 10, 2015 at 5:54 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown – STL Baseball Today Second baseman Kolten Wong, who’s been out of the Cardinals starting lineup since Sunday due to what was considered calf tightness, acknowledged to MLB.com’s Jenifer Langosch on Thursday that an MRI revealed he’s actually dealing with a left calf strain. Although the injuryRead More

Cardinals activate Matt Adams, designate Nick Greenwood for assignment

Cardinals activate Matt Adams, designate Nick Greenwood for assignment

September 9, 2015 at 11:36 am Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown – STL Baseball Today The Cardinals added another first baseman to the mix on Wednesday, activating Matt Adams from the 60-day disabled list after more than a three month absence following surgery to repair a quad strain. To clear room for Adams on the 40-man roster, the teamRead More

Tuivailala recalled Tuesday, no other promotions planned

Tuivailala recalled Tuesday, no other promotions planned

September 8, 2015 at 5:08 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown – STL Baseball Today After using six relievers following Lance Lynn’s rough 2 1/3 inning outing against the Cubs on Monday night, the Cardinals added another arm to their bullpen on Tuesday, as hard-throwing right-hander Sam Tuivailala was recalled prior to Tuesday’s game. Mike Matheny told MLB.com’s JeniferRead More

Former Cards ace, four-time All-Star Joaquin Andujar dies at 62

Former Cards ace, four-time All-Star Joaquin Andujar dies at 62

September 8, 2015 at 5:07 pm Comments are Disabled

Pitcher Known as “One Tough Dominican” Loved By Fans for His Talent & Passion ST. LOUIS (TEAM RELEASE) – The St. Louis Cardinals offered condolences to the family of Joaquin Andujar, who passed away earlier today in his native Dominican Republic. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of one ofRead More

Cardinals 2016 regular season schedule announced

Cardinals 2016 regular season schedule announced

September 8, 2015 at 1:11 pm Comments are Disabled

ST. LOUIS (TEAM RELEASE) – The St. Louis Cardinals are announcing their 2016 regular season schedule today in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s league-wide schedule release. The Cardinals open the 2016 season on Monday, April 4, at their National League Central rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking the fifth consecutive season theyRead More

Wainwright ramps up bullpen session, says his progress “feels good”

Wainwright ramps up bullpen session, says his progress “feels good”

September 8, 2015 at 12:09 am Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown – STL Baseball Today Back on April 27, general manager John Mozeliak addressed the media concerning starter Adam Wainwright, who had just recently officially been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon. “As far as this year goes, he’s done,” the Cards GM said. Just over four months later,Read More

Updated: Matts making progress – the latest on Holliday, Adams, and Belisle

Updated: Matts making progress – the latest on Holliday, Adams, and Belisle

September 7, 2015 at 10:37 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown – STL Baseball Today The first place Cardinals have undoubtedly endured more than their fair share of injuries in 2015. For much of the year, a Matt has been among the players listed on the DL. Now, in early September, three Matts – Holliday, Adams, and BelisleRead More