Articles by: Chris Brown

Report: Cards’ decision on trading Lynn won’t be affected by Wainwright injury, recent surge

July 27, 2017 at 5:35 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | July 27, 2017, 5:35 pm CT After his start on Tuesday against the Rockies, in which he allowed one run in six innings, Lance Lynn stood in the Cardinals clubhouse and said to reporters, “We’re four games back, I’m not going anywhere.” WhileRead More

Luke Weaver recalled for Thursday start, Mayers optioned to Memphis

July 27, 2017 at 12:36 pm Comments are Disabled

By Cardinals Press Release | STLBaseballToday.com | July 27, 2017, 12:37 pm CT The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to this evening’s game that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver from Memphis (AAA) and that the team had optioned right-handed pitcher Mike Mayers to the triple-A club following last night’s game. Weaver,Read More

Cardinals recall Mike Mayers, though Weaver to start Thursday

July 26, 2017 at 3:40 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | July 26, 2017, 3:40 pm CT One day after placing Adam Wainright on the disabled list with mid-back tightness, the Cardinals announced a corresponding roster move Wednesday afternoon, recalling right-hander Mike Mayers from AAA Memphis. Mayers, however, will not assume Wainright’s spot in the rotation, butRead More

Reports: Cardinals, Carlos Martinez agree to five-year contract extension

Reports: Cardinals, Carlos Martinez agree to five-year contract extension

February 1, 2017 at 10:56 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | February 1, 2017, 10:56 pm CT The St. Louis Cardinals appear to have locked up their most promising young arm for years to come, as the club has agreed to a five-year, $51 million contract extension with right-hander Carlos Martinez, Jon HeymanRead More

Reports: Cardinals, Dexter Fowler agree to deal, announcement expected Friday after physical

Reports: Cardinals, Dexter Fowler agree to deal, announcement expected Friday after physical

December 8, 2016 at 6:24 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | December 8, 2016, 6:24 pm CT Last updated at 8:22 pm CT: Hours after the Cardinals front office left the Winter Meetings in National Harbor, Md, without the acquisition of an outfielder, the team has agreed to a deal with free agent center fielderRead More

Tracking the latest Cardinals rumors and reports from the Winter Meetings

Tracking the latest Cardinals rumors and reports from the Winter Meetings

December 5, 2016 at 11:13 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | December 5, 2016, 11:13 pm CT Last updated Tuesday, 12/6 at 4:55 pm CT: Major League Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings are now well underway at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., and it’s no secret the Cardinals areRead More

Report: Cardinals have ‘floated’ Michael Wacha’s name in trade talks

Report: Cardinals have ‘floated’ Michael Wacha’s name in trade talks

November 21, 2016 at 12:02 am Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | November 21, 2016, 12:02 am CT Seemingly destined for the bullpen in 2017 after losing his rotation spot last season, it’s now possible Michael Wacha could have worn the birds on the bat for the last time. The Cardinals have floatedRead More

Cardinals reportedly agree to 4-year deal with lefty reliever Brett Cecil

Cardinals reportedly agree to 4-year deal with lefty reliever Brett Cecil

November 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | November 20, 2016, 8:39 pm CT UPDATE: November 21, 11:56 am CT: ESPN.com’s Mark Saxon reports that the Cardinals will hold a 1 pm CT press conference today to make the signing of Cecil official. November 20, 8:39 pm CT: The Cardinals andRead More