MLB Trade Rumors

The Cardinals placed pitching prospect Tink Hence on the minor league 60-day injured list, as reflected on the MiLB.com transaction log. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak tells Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat that the 6’1″ righty sustained a right rib cage strain. Hence is the #3 prospect in the St. Louis system at Baseball America. The 22-year-old is … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Prospect Tink Hence Goes On Minor League 60-Day IL

The Cardinals began their offseason by announcing major changes to the baseball operations staff and pledging to refocus on player development. Their efforts to free up playing time for younger players came up empty, however, and they'll run it back with nearly an identical roster. Major League Signings Phil Maton, RHP: One year, $2MM Option Decisions Declined $12MM club … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: St. Louis Cardinals

With Opening Day just over the horizon, teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?

Reports last week suggested that the Cardinals were thinking about utilizing a six-man rotation as a way of finding innings for both the veterans on the staff and for the younger arms the Cards are prioritizing in this semi-rebuild year for the franchise.  Manager Oliver Marmol confirmed to reporters (including The Athletic’s Katie Woo) today that the Cardinals will indeed use … [Read more...] about Cardinals Set Opening Day Roster, Plan To Use Six-Man Rotation In Mid-April

As the Cardinals look to embrace a youth movement in John Mozeliak’s final year at the helm of the club, their inability to trade Nolan Arenado this winter has caused some complications. With Arenado ticketed for everyday playing time at third base, St. Louis now has five players for three spots in the lineup: second base, left field, and center field. While none of those five … [Read more...] about Poll: The Cardinals’ Center Field Battle