By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today | @cbrown_STLBBT | March 11, 2016, 6:58 pm CT Updated at 8:34 pm CT with additional details: Cardinals postseason hero David Freese is returning to the NL Central, as the third baseman signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, the team announced. FreeseRead More
By Chris Brown / STL Baseball Today After 2,362 games against one another, the iconic rivalry is about to reach new heights. For the first time in the history of the two franchises, the St. Louis Cardinals are set to meet the Chicago Cubs in postseason play. Cubs’ ace Jake Arrieta, whoRead More
By Chris Brown – STL Baseball Today Despite the Cardinals’ acquisition of former Marlins’ closer Steve Cishek on Friday in exchange for minor league right-hander Kyle Barraclogh, general manager John Mozeliak has reportedly still been exploring the market for relievers. According to a report from MLB.com’s Tom Singer, Detroit TigersRead More
UPDATE: The Houston Astros officially announced on Twitter Friday that they have signed former Cardinal reliever Pat Neshek, along with former Oakland Athletic Luke Gregerson, to multi-year contracts. Although financial terms were not released by the team, Neshek’s contract is reportedly worth $12.5 million over two years, according to BrianRead More
In a day around baseball highlighted by the agreement to a 4-year deal between the Baltimore Orioles and free agent outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz, here’s a look at some other headlines from the day:
Here are some quick notes on some of the big headlines from around baseball on Thursday and Friday: The Chicago Cubs have emerged as the favorites to sign top free agent catcher Russell Martin, according to Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Chicago Sun Times. The Detroit Tigers have signed two-time All-StarRead More
Here are some brief notes on some of the big headlines from around baseball Wednesday: Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said on Tuesday that the team has been in touch with free agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. (James Wagner of the Washington Post) Ken Rosenthal reports that the San Francisco GiantsRead More
The Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced on Wednesday that they have acquired catcher Francisco Cervelli from the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson.