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Quick Hits: Molina close to swinging, Martinez nearing first start of spring

Quick Hits: Molina close to swinging, Martinez nearing first start of spring

March 6, 2016 at 11:50 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | March 6, 2016, 11:50 pm CT With his slowly increasing work behind the plate continuing to go smoothly as he works his way back from thumb surgery, Yadier Molina could reach two key benchmarks this week, manager Mike Matheny told reporters, includingRead More

Update: Slated for debut at first, Holliday scratched from Sat. lineup with back tightness

Update: Slated for debut at first, Holliday scratched from Sat. lineup with back tightness

March 5, 2016 at 10:15 am Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Mar. 5, 2016, 10:15 am CT Updated at 11:41 am CT with Holliday scratched from lineup: Slated to make his professional debut at first base for the Cardinals in the team’s third Spring Training game on Saturday, Matt Holliday was scratched fromRead More

Cardinals minor leaguer Doyle suspended for failed drug test

Cardinals minor leaguer Doyle suspended for failed drug test

March 4, 2016 at 4:00 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Mar. 4, 2016, 4:00 pm CT Major League Baseball announced on Friday that Cardinals minor league infielder Luke Doyle has been suspended 50 games without pay after testing positive for the stimulant Amphetamine. Drafted by the Cardinals in the 20th roundRead More

Cardinals agree to five year, $25.5 million extension with Kolten Wong

Cardinals agree to five year, $25.5 million extension with Kolten Wong

March 2, 2016 at 11:01 am Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Mar. 2, 2016, 11:00 am CT Update 3/4 at 6:44 pm CT: MLB Network’s Jon Heyman confirmed the breakdown of Wong’s contract first reported Wednesday by Chris Cotillo of SB Nation: Wong is set to earn $1.25 million in 2016, $2.5 millionRead More

Former Cardinal Edmonds to join broadcast booth this season

Former Cardinal Edmonds to join broadcast booth this season

February 27, 2016 at 11:12 am Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Feb. 27, 2016, 11:12 am CT A familiar face will bring a unique perspective to Cardinals games in 2016, as the team announced on Friday that former All Star outfielder Jim Edmonds will join the broadcast booth as color commentator forRead More

2/22 Cardinals Spring Training Recap: Full squad checks in to camp, Holliday works out at first, more

2/22 Cardinals Spring Training Recap: Full squad checks in to camp, Holliday works out at first, more

February 22, 2016 at 10:19 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Feb. 22, 2016, 10:19 pm CT As Brian Stull of STL Baseball Weekly writes, non-roster invitee outfielder Carlos Peguero checked in to the Cardinals Spring Training facility on Monday, marking the final player invited to camp to report this spring ahead of theRead More

2/21 Cardinals Spring Training Digest: Pitcher Waldron sidelined, Matheny on lineup, more

2/21 Cardinals Spring Training Digest: Pitcher Waldron sidelined, Matheny on lineup, more

February 21, 2016 at 9:51 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Feb. 21, 2016, 9:51 pm CT The latest developments from a busy Sunday down in Jupiter, Florida for the redbirds… CARDS SHUT DOWN PITCHER WALDRON The Cardinals have shut down non-roster invitee pitcher Tyler Waldron (not to be confused with Jordan Walden)Read More

Matheny tabs Wainwright for fourth straight Opening Day start

Matheny tabs Wainwright for fourth straight Opening Day start

February 21, 2016 at 8:04 pm Comments are Disabled

By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | Feb. 21, 2016, 8:04 pm CT Barring any injury or setback, veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright is in line get the ball for his fourth consecutive Opening Day start on April 3 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, manager Mike Matheny announced prior to theRead More