The Cardinals announced that they have signed infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade to a minor league contract. The Icon Sports Management client also receives a non-roster invite to major league spring training. Vilade, 26 in February, has some slivers of major league experience. He got into three games for the 2021 Rockies and then 17 games for the 2024 Tigers. He has a … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign Ryan Vilade To Minor League Deal
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Brown, Cardinals
The Pirates are making some changes to their front office, per a report from MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf. Stumpf notes that director of coaching and player development John Baker is moving into a new role with the club that will see him oversee the club’s performance team. While the move has not been announced by the club to this point, Stumpf adds that the search for a new farm … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Pirates, Brown, Cardinals
Cardinals Expect To Field Interest In Steven Matz This Offseason
As the Cardinals look to trim payroll and shift towards focusing on young players in 2025, they’ve widely been expected to look to trade a number of their more expensive, veteran players. It seems as though that won’t come to pass with Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray, both of whom seem unlikely to waive their no-trade clauses to facilitate a move elsewhere. Third baseman Nolan … [Read more...] about Cardinals Expect To Field Interest In Steven Matz This Offseason
Brandon Crawford Announces Retirement
Giants legend and long-time shortstop Brandon Crawford has announced his retirement in a post on his personal Instagram account today. The Giants announced (X link from Justice delos Santos of The Mercury News) that Crawford will be celebrated at the club’s upcoming game on April 26, when they will be hosting the Rangers, managed by Crawford’s former skipper Bruce … [Read more...] about Brandon Crawford Announces Retirement
Nolan Arenado Reportedly Willing To Move To First Base
Third baseman Nolan Arenado is a logical trade candidate with the Cardinals planning a reset year. As the Cards assess the interest, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that Arenado is willing to move to first base with a new club, or at least play the hot corner less often. Arenado has long voiced a desire to compete, which is what spurred his trade from Colorado to St. Louis … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado Reportedly Willing To Move To First Base