Shoulder concerns sideline Carlos Martinez
Concerned about the strength of the muscles around his right shoulder, the Cardinals transferred right-hander Carlos Martinez to a no-throw program for the next two weeks, manager Mike Shildt announced on Tuesday.
POSTED FEBRUARY 19, 2019 3:47 PM |
Reyes faces live hitters for first time since May
While a crowd gathered around Field 2 to watch Adam Wainwright face Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt in his first session of live batting practice on Tuesday, Alex Reyes, mostly inconspicuously, headed to a mound a few yards away for his most meaningful throws in almost nine months.
POSTED FEBRUARY 19, 2019 5:17 PM |
Cards ready to see what Goldschmidt brings
It may be a new team and a new year, but that's really all that's changed for Paul Goldschmidt.
POSTED FEBRUARY 18, 2019 3:35 PM |
Shildt excited for first Spring Training at the helm
Though this was his first day of his first Spring Training as manger of the Cardinals, Mike Shildt said he views it more as a continuous process from the 2018 season rather than a new beginning.
POSTED FEBRUARY 18, 2019 3:01 PM |
The Cards' Spring Training battle to watch
The next five weeks will see lots of shuffling on Major League rosters. Here are the most intriguing positional battles on each of the 30 MLB clubs.
POSTED FEBRUARY 18, 2019 6:20 PM |
Around the horn: Closer duties may be split
This is the final piece of a six-part Around the Horn series in which MLB.com is taking a position-by-position look at the Cardinals' projected starters and backup options heading into the 2019 season. After examining the position players and starting rotation, let's close with the bullpen.
POSTED FEBRUARY 17, 2019 2:25 PM |
Leone ready to make second first impression
One year after coming into his first Cardinals camp as a dark horse candidate only to leave it as the team's closer, Dominic Leone returned to Jupiter ready for a second first impression.
POSTED FEBRUARY 17, 2019 4:13 PM |
Cardinals' Top 30 Prospects list
Who do the Cardinals have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for St. Louis' Top 30 Prospects on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Watch.
POSTED FEBRUARY 23, 2017 1:44 PM |
Reasons for optimism for each MLB club
On this opening week of Spring Training, all 30 Major League teams have one thing in common: optimism. Here's an optimism cheat sheet for each of them.
POSTED FEBRUARY 17, 2019 9:02 PM |
With infield shakeup, Gyorko faces uncertain fit
With the corner infield spots set and Paul DeJong and Kolten Wong returning to cover the club up the middle, Jedd Gyorko once again profiles as the team's primary utility infielder. His work at all four infield spots this spring will reflect that.
POSTED FEBRUARY 16, 2019 4:51 PM |
7 important MLB trends to watch in 2019
The game is changing, perhaps more quickly than ever. Forget comparing the sport to what it looked like in the 1960s or the '80s; the game has changed massively in just the last half-decade. Remember, just five years ago, we were all talking about the lack of power ,and no one was talking about launch angle or spin rate. Things are slightly different now.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:14 PM |
These are MLB's Top 100 Prospects
The wait is over. After MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 10 Position lists over the past two weeks, it's time to dive into the Top 100 Prospects, the best of the best.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:17 PM |
Biggest free-agent contracts in MLB history
Manny Machado inked a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres, the biggest free-agent contract in MLB history. Here's the Top 10.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:06 PM |
The best 'walk years' in baseball history
There is a long history of exceptional walk years as well, and Adrian Beltre, who retired after the 2018 season, is a big part of it. Here is a look at 20 of the best.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:11 PM |
10 of MLB's biggest player-team reunions
Through MLB history, plenty of players have returned to the teams where they became stars. Let's take a look back at 10 of the most memorable ones.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:11 PM |
Most shocking free-agent decisions in MLB history
Since the first free agent signing of the modern era back in 1974, there have been several free agent deals that shook the baseball world and realigned power across the Majors. Here's a look at several moves that changed the landscape of baseball, and in some cases, were downright shocking:
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:12 PM |
R.B.I. Baseball 19 hits consoles on March 5
Can't wait for Opening Day? Good news -- you can take the field early when R.B.I. Baseball 19 is released on March 5.
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2019 1:44 PM |
The defining stories, players of the decade
The 2019 season marks the end of a decade in baseball. As we enter its final year, the question must be asked: How will this decade be known?
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:13 PM |
10 notable examples of 3-team trades
When it comes to pulling off a trade, three is sometimes not a crowd, but a necessity. With that in mind, here is a look back at 10 of the most notable three-way trades from recent history.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:14 PM |
Free-agent signings each team can be proud of
We look at the best free-agent signings for each team this century.
POSTED FEBRUARY 27, 2019 2:15 PM |