The San Franciso Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will face off on Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama at the oldest surviving professional baseball park in the United States. Rickwood Field was built in 1910. From 1924 to 1960 the Negro Leagues Birmingham Barrons played at the site. The oldest living MLB Hall of Famer got his start at the field, when Willie Mays played there from … [Read more...] about Rickwood Field Game This Week Celebrates Negro Leagues
The Cardinals Have Plenty of Trade Chips If They Buy at the Deadline
St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak recently told reporters that the team would be buyers, not sellers at the deadline. He made the comments at an annual availability for Cardinals podcasters and bloggers. Mozeliak told the group the team would be looking for a right-handed center fielder, bullpen arms, and a starting pitcher. If they end up … [Read more...] about The Cardinals Have Plenty of Trade Chips If They Buy at the Deadline
Cardinals Veteran Starting Pitcher is Aiming for a Mid-June Return
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz is nearing a return to the Cardinals rotation. The left-hander has been on the injured list since early May with a lower back strain. Matz began a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield last Thursday. Matz was cleared for a rehab start after completing two high-intensity bullpen sessions. On Tuesday night, Matz made his second rehab … [Read more...] about Cardinals Veteran Starting Pitcher is Aiming for a Mid-June Return
Cardinals Catcher’s Injury Recovery Is a Sign of Good News
Exactly one month after the swing of a bat broke St. Louis Cardinals Willson Contreras‘ left forearm he was cleared to resume baseball activities. News that amazed the organization. Contreras had a CT Scan on Friday that showed significant healing. For weeks Contreras has been telling anyone who would listen he felt great, but now the medical tests proved his positive … [Read more...] about Cardinals Catcher’s Injury Recovery Is a Sign of Good News
Young Cardinals Outfielder is Providing Better Results
Once buried in the depth chart, Alec Burleson has made the most of his opportunity as an everyday starter. Injuries and poor play of outfielders ahead of him vaulted Burleson into the starter role by early May. Now he is one of the most threatening bats in the lineup. “It was screaming at us that this guy could really hit, just stick with him,” said St. Louis Cardinals Manager … [Read more...] about Young Cardinals Outfielder is Providing Better Results