Cardinals catching prospect Andrew Knizner hit two home runs and notched three RBIs in Friday's Arizona Fall League action, following up a 4-for-5 effort on Tuesday. The seventh-round pick in 2016 out of N.C. State is now batting .393 through seven games and is just one of three players in the AFL with a multi-homer game so far.
Former infielder David Bell is coming back to the San Francisco Giants as vice president of player development. Bell played for the team in 2002 during a 12-year big league playing career
Cardinals catching prospect Andrew Knizner went 4-for-5 with a double in Tuesday's Arizona Fall League action, bringing his average to .400 with three RBIs through five games. The 22-year-old slashed .279/.325/.480 across 44 games with low-A Peoria this past season before being promoted to Double-A Springfield, where he slashed .324/.371/.462 in 51 games.
Bernie Miklasz of 101 ESPN takes a closer look at Michael Wacha's numbers and wonders whether he might benefit from a move to the bullpen.
Mercado moved to the outfield full-time this year, and the results have been positive across the board. With his improvements, there's sudden value here where a year ago there was none.
Sandy Alcantara's time in the majors this year didn't go well, but he's still flashing elite stuff in Arizona despite not getting the best results. Jordan Hicks and Josh Lucas also showed upside in short work.
The Cardinals reportedly will pursue Greg Holland if the reliever declines his $15 million option with the Rockies.
St. Louis Cardinals president John Mozeliak discusses his relationship with Tommy Pham, the state of the clubhouse down the stretch and his mindset as the offseason gets underway.
Sen. Claire McCaskill on Wednesday asked the Department of Homeland Security to give "full consideration" to the Cardinals' request for certification that would give the team certain legal protections in the event of a terrorist attack at Busch Stadium.
Top pitching prospect Sandy Alcantara gave up three runs on four hits and two walks to take the loss in the Surprise Saguaros' season opener Tuesday. Fellow Cardinals farmhands Arturo Reyes, Jordan Hicks and Josh Lucas fared much better, combining to allow one unearned run in five innings of relief.
The Cardinals provide the Surprise Saguaros with their two most intriguing arms, both of whom have hit 100 mph as starters.
Jedd Gyorko would like to remain in St. Louis, but the third baseman could also have value as trade bait.
The Hank Aaron Award recognizes the most outstanding offensive performer in each league. Finalists for all 30 teams were revealed Monday.
Bernie talks about the direction of the St. Louis Cardinals and explains how Cleveland manager Terry Francona could have helped their organization.
Bernie Miklasz of 101 ESPN examines the direction of the Cardinals franchise and wonders whether the Cubs' success and road map for rebuilding serve as additional motivation.
The Cardinals reportedly have had conversations with Juan Nicasio about keeping the reliever in St. Louis.
Will Leitch of Sports on Earth and Bernie Miklasz discuss the odd fit between Mike Matheny and the Cardinals and whether a "siege mentality" is affecting the organization.
St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Derek Lilliquist and bullpen coach Blaise Ilsley will not return to the team's coaching staff next season.
Jose Martinez posted a slash line of .345/.427/.548 with 12 runs scored, 29 hits, five doubles, four home runs, 18 RBIs and 12 walks during September to earn his first career monthly award.
If you had said before the season that Tommy Pham would be a six-WAR player, you probably would have pegged the Cardinals as a playoff lock. But in the end, they were not as good as the sum of their parts.
Which American League and National League players will be taking home hardware come November?
Bernie Miklasz of 101 ESPN says the biggest offseason need is the middle of the Cardinals' lineup, and he has the numbers to prove it.
Adam Wainwright will have surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2018 season.
Aaron Wilkerson took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Brett Phillips hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers closed out their near-miss of a season with a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
The Milwaukee Brewers were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday when they squandered a six-run lead in a 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, handing baseball's final postseason spot to the Colorado Rockies.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 92 | 70 | .568 | - | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 86 | 76 | .531 | 6 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 83 | 79 | .512 | 9 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 75 | 87 | .463 | 17 | W2 |
| Cincinnati | 68 | 94 | .420 | 24 | W1 |
