Articles by: Chris Brown

Kevin Siegrist hits DL with Mono; Tuivailala recalled from Memphis

Kevin Siegrist hits DL with Mono; Tuivailala recalled from Memphis

July 1, 2016 at 3:00 pm Comments are Disabled

By Cardinals Press Release | STLBaseballToday.com | July 1, 2016, 3:00 pm CT The St. Louis Cardinals announced [Friday] that left-handed pitcher Kevin Siegrist has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 30, due to mononucleosis. Right-handed reliever Sam Tuivailala has been recalled from Memphis (AAA) and will join the CardinalsRead More

Cardinals activate catcher Pena, designate Fryer for assignment

Cardinals activate catcher Pena, designate Fryer for assignment

June 28, 2016 at 12:51 pm Comments are Disabled

By Cardinals Press Release | STLBaseballToday.com | June 28, 2016, 12:51 pm CT The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to [Tuesday’s] game that they have activated switch-hitting catcher Brayan Pena (left knee surgery) from the 15-day disabled list and designated catcher Eric Fryer for assignment. Pena, 34, who underwent left knee surgery the firstRead More

Game 71: Cardinals 7 (38-33) @ Cubs 2 (47-23)

June 22, 2016 at 1:14 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | June 22, 2016, 1:14 pm CT Updated at 5:03 pm CT: Backed by a 12th consecutive quality start from the rotation by Michael Wacha and an offense which continued to fare well against Jake Arieta, the Cardinals won their eighth consecutive road gameRead More

Game 70: Cardinals 4 (37-33) @ Cubs 3 (47-22)

Game 70: Cardinals 4 (37-33) @ Cubs 3 (47-22)

June 21, 2016 at 5:31 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | June 21, 2016, 5:31 pm CT Updated at 10:30 pm CT: Backed by an eleventh consecutive quality start by starting pitchers from Adam Wainwright, the long ball from Matt Carpenter and Matt Holliday, and a scoreless (albeit adventurous) ninth inning from TrevorRead More

Game 69: Cardinals 3 (36-33) @ Cubs 2 (47-21)

June 20, 2016 at 5:02 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | June 20, 2016, 5:02 pm CT Updated at 10:32 pm CT: Trevor Rosenthal played with fire once again on Monday night, and a fortunate bounce off of home plate umpire Pat Hoberg which allowed Yadier Molina to throw out Albert Almora Jr.Read More

Batting fifth and playing third, Peralta returns to Cardinals lineup

Batting fifth and playing third, Peralta returns to Cardinals lineup

June 7, 2016 at 3:19 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | June 7, 2016, 3:19 pm CT Exactly three months after the veteran infielder left spring training to return to St. Louis for a second opinion on his injured left thumb, Jhonny Peralta has returned to the Cardinals starting lineup, batting fifth and playingRead More

With Peralta set to return, Kolten Wong optioned to Memphis

With Peralta set to return, Kolten Wong optioned to Memphis

June 6, 2016 at 6:17 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | June 6, 2016, 6:17 pm CT The Cardinals addressed their crowded infield situation on Monday, optioning second baseman Kolten Wong to Triple-A Memphis to open up a roster spot for Jhonny Peralta, who’s slated to be activated from the disabled list onRead More

Matt Carpenter named National League Player of the Week

Matt Carpenter named National League Player of the Week

June 6, 2016 at 2:25 pm Comments are Disabled

By Major League Baseball Press Release | STLBaseballToday.com | June 6, 2016, 2:25 pm CT Third baseman Matt Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals has been named National League Player of the Week for the period ending June 5th. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Carpenter was Baseball’s top hitter lastRead More