On Sunday, José DeLeón, a hard-luck pitcher for five major league teams from 1983-95, died at the age of 63. For his career, he was 86-119 with a 3.76 ERA, 1.263 WHIP, 3.61 FIP, and 1,594 strikeouts. But statistics don’t even begin to tell his story. Twice he led the majors with 19 losses. Both times, his team finished 11th of 12 National League teams in runs scored. Twice he … [Read more...] about Hard-Luck Pitcher José DeLeón Passes Away
An Anxious Sonny Gray Signs With the St. Louis Cardinals
Since 2017, right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray has played for four different teams. Now, he has officially found a new home in St. Louis. The Cardinals signed Sonny Gray for three years and $75 million. During the 2024 campaign, he’ll be looking to make a statement with his latest team. This past year, his pitching certainly was one reason why the Minnesota Twins captured the AL … [Read more...] about An Anxious Sonny Gray Signs With the St. Louis Cardinals
The Impact of Adam Wainwright Massive Career Milestone
Monday’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers was great. In September, when these teams are at opposite ends of the National League Central standings, it felt like a playoff game in St. Louis. Over 33,000 fans witnessed a heated pitcher’s battle between Freddy Peralta and Adam Wainwright. In this game that only had 11 hits, the score was as low as it gets. … [Read more...] about The Impact of Adam Wainwright Massive Career Milestone
Wainwright’s 200th Career Win Won’t Get Him in the Hall of Fame
St. Louis Cardinals eighteen-year veteran starting pitcher Adam Wainwright earned his 200th career victory on Monday night in a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Adam is now one of five active pitchers with 200 wins or more. Justin Verlander, Zack Greinke, Max Scherzer, and Clayton Kershaw have more. Adam Wainwright Cooperstown-worthy? The 42-year-old starting pitcher … [Read more...] about Wainwright’s 200th Career Win Won’t Get Him in the Hall of Fame
Phillies vs. Cardinals: Harper and Arenado Face Off in Exciting Matchup
The Philadelphia Phillies (70-58) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (56-73) in an intriguing clash at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies, currently fourth in the National League standings and second in the NL East division, have been performing well lately with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. Led by starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, who holds a 9-6 record with a 3.69 ERA, … [Read more...] about Phillies vs. Cardinals: Harper and Arenado Face Off in Exciting Matchup