After 14 seasons, three-time MLB All-Star Matt Carpenter is retiring. The 2009 draftee spent 12 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, one with the New York Yankees, and one with the San Diego Padres. His career was filled with memorable moments before he entered free agency this offseason and found no suitors. Getting the Best of Kershaw in the Playoffs In the 2014 NLDS against … [Read more...] about The Greatest Moments of Matt Carpenter’s Career
Cardinals In Limbo on Whether to Buy or Sell
With nearly a quarter of their games played, the St. Louis Cardinals still lack clarity on what this season will be. Two things remain true: The Cardinals want to focus on developing young talent and are trying to win. It’s a balancing act that has had mixed results so far. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has been non-committal about what will happen as … [Read more...] about Cardinals In Limbo on Whether to Buy or Sell
The Cardinals Need to Make Room for Young Pitcher
In every opportunity Michael McGreevy has had in the Big Leagues, he has excelled. Most recently, a Sunday shutout long relief appearance against the New York Mets. McGreevy went 5.2 innings, only surrendering one hit while striking out five and picking up the win. His continued success makes it clear that the St. Louis Cardinals need to permanently make room for him in the … [Read more...] about The Cardinals Need to Make Room for Young Pitcher
Power Hitting Catcher to Return to Cardinals Soon
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera started his rehab assignment from an injured knee on Thursday. He hit a home run in his first game with the Cardinal’s Triple A affiliate in Memphis. Even without playing a game since April 6, Herrera is still second on the Cardinals in home runs. His return will be a much-needed power boost for the struggling Cardinals. Cardinals … [Read more...] about Power Hitting Catcher to Return to Cardinals Soon
Rising Cardinals Pitcher Proving He Can Be Trusted as Starter
Matthew Liberatore has emerged as a key piece in the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation, locking down the final starting spot out of spring training. Now 25 years old, he’s become the most consistent presence on the mound, leading the team’s primary starters with a 3.19 ERA and an impressive 0.97 WHIP. Liberatore is finally realizing the potential the Cardinals have long believed … [Read more...] about Rising Cardinals Pitcher Proving He Can Be Trusted as Starter