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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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