Today’s 8-3 win over the Nationals improved the Cardinals’ record to 47-42, and continued the team’s impressive run of play over the last two months. After stumbling out of the gates to a 15-24 start, the Cards have now won 32 of their last 50 games, and have surged into the second NL wild card slot. This has put St. Louis into a buyer position as the trade deadline … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Trade Deadline, Nootbaar, Edman, O’Brien
Giants Claim Kolton Ingram From Cardinals
The Giants have claimed lefty reliever Kolton Ingram off waivers from the Cardinals and optioned him to Double-A Richmond, the team announced. San Francisco also reinstated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Landon Roupp. The Giants had an opening on the 40-man roster after designating Spencer Howard for assignment over the … [Read more...] about Giants Claim Kolton Ingram From Cardinals
Cardinals Option Gordon Graceffo, Select Jacob Bosiokovic, Designate Kolton Ingram
The Cardinals announced that pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo has been optioned to Triple-A, in order to clear a 26-man roster spot for righty Jacob Bosiokovic. In a corresponding move for the selection of Bosiokovic’s contract, lefty Kolton Ingram was designated for assignment. A 19th-round pick for the Rockies in the 2016 draft, Bosiokovic is now poised to make his debut as … [Read more...] about Cardinals Option Gordon Graceffo, Select Jacob Bosiokovic, Designate Kolton Ingram
Orlando Cepeda Passes Away
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has passed away at age 86, the Giants announced. Cepeda played nine of his 17 MLB campaigns in San Francisco and won the 1967 National League MVP award as a member of the Cardinals. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Cepeda secured a minor league contract with the Giants in 1955. He hit 22 home runs as a 17-year-old in his first minor league season, … [Read more...] about Orlando Cepeda Passes Away
Cardinals To Promote Gordon Graceffo
The Cardinals are planning to promote pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo before tomorrow night’s matchup with the Reds, reports Katie Woo of the Athletic (X link). The 24-year-old will be available out of the bullpen behind scheduled starter Andre Pallante. Garceffo signed for an overslot $500K bonus as a fifth-round pick out of Villanova in 2021. The 6’4″ righty had a breakout … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Promote Gordon Graceffo