Articles by: Chris Brown

TOP STORY: Cardinals sign Lance Lynn to 3-year extension, agree to terms with Cruz and Bourjos, swap arbitration figures with Jay

TOP STORY: Cardinals sign Lance Lynn to 3-year extension, agree to terms with Cruz and Bourjos, swap arbitration figures with Jay

January 15, 2015 at 6:35 pm Comments are Disabled

The Cardinals officially announced on Thursday that they’ve avoided salary arbitration with right-hander Lance Lynn by coming to terms on a three-year contract which will keep Lynn in St. Louis through the 2017 season. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports was first to report the contract and that it’s worth $22Read More

Report: Cards “exploring” trades for Hamels or Price and possibility of signing STL native Scherzer

Report: Cards “exploring” trades for Hamels or Price and possibility of signing STL native Scherzer

January 7, 2015 at 10:50 pm Comments are Disabled

Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi reported Wednesday night that the Cardinals are considering many different options to add a top-end starting pitcher. According to the pair, the team’s targets include free agent and St. Louis native Max Scherzer as well as potential trades for the Phillies’ ColeRead More

Cards Roundup: Shields, McGwire, Winter Warm Up, More

Cards Roundup: Shields, McGwire, Winter Warm Up, More

January 6, 2015 at 10:29 pm Comments are Disabled

Here’s a look at some of the latest rumors, speculation and news on the Redbirds: — During a segment on MLB Network’s Hot Stove Tuesday morning, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports speculated that the Cardinals could be a potential suitor for free agent pitcher and former Kansas City Royal James Shields,Read More

Cards Reads: Beaning’s Impact on Heyward, Taveras Tragedy Mars Season of Highs, Important Dates, More

Cards Reads: Beaning’s Impact on Heyward, Taveras Tragedy Mars Season of Highs, Important Dates, More

January 3, 2015 at 10:12 pm Comments are Disabled

Here’s a quick look at some of the latest and greatest reports and analysis on the Redbirds: Ben Humphrey of Viva El Birdos examines whether or not an August 2013 beaning which broke Jason Heyward’s jaw has effected the outfielder’s hitting since. Joe Schwarz, also of Viva El Birdos, looksRead More

Matheny likely to bat Heyward second, Carpenter first in lineup

Matheny likely to bat Heyward second, Carpenter first in lineup

December 30, 2014 at 1:01 am Comments are Disabled

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny indicated recently to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that newly acquired outfielder Jason Heyward is likely to begin the 2015 season hitting second in the batting order, saying that he sees Heyward as “a ‘2’ or ‘3’ guy.” Matheny added that “I really likely himRead More

Cards sign Jordan Walden to 2-year deal, avoiding arbitration

Cards sign Jordan Walden to 2-year deal, avoiding arbitration

December 23, 2014 at 9:59 pm Comments are Disabled

Less than two weeks after the Houston Astros signed former Cardinal reliever Pat Neshek to a 2-year, $12.5 million contract, the Cardinals have signed his likely replacement for the eighth inning, Jordan Walden, to a two-year deal worth reportedly just over half the price. #stlcards agree to 2-year deal withRead More

Cards Notes: Matheny to Wear #26 to Honor Friend, MiLB P/PLYR of Yr, Martinez Preps for Starting, More

Cards Notes: Matheny to Wear #26 to Honor Friend, MiLB P/PLYR of Yr, Martinez Preps for Starting, More

December 22, 2014 at 11:32 pm Comments are Disabled

Here’s a quick look at some of the latest Cardinals news and notes from the last few days: Cards skipper Mike Matheny announced on his website that he will wear No. 26 this upcoming season to honor his late friend Sean Glanvill, who was just 12 years old when heRead More

Rockies sign former Cardinal infielder Descalso

Rockies sign former Cardinal infielder Descalso

December 16, 2014 at 9:28 pm Comments are Disabled

Seemingly always right in the middle of the Cardinals’ late season magic of the last few seasons, Daniel Descalso has found a new home. The Colorado Rockies officially announced on Tuesday that they have signed the 28-year-old former Cardinal infielder and World Series champion to a two-year, $3.6 million contract.Read More