1. Furcal Back After Surgery

    JUPITER, Fla. • Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal, who last week had elbow surgery that will put him out for the season, returned to the Cardinals’ clubhouse today, his right arm in a sling...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 1 month ago 82 reads 0 comments

  2. Bird Land: Different Level, Same Wacha

    JUPITER, Fla. • It doesn't matter what field and it apparently doesn't matter what level as Cardinals prospect Michael Wacha continued pitching his spring shutout on the back fields this week at Camp Cardinals...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 1 month ago 55 reads 0 comments

  3. Full Update of Surprises, Busts and Injuries at St. Louis Cardinals Camp

    Opening Day is just 11 short days away. As Spring Training winds down, everyone is wondering what is in store for their favorite team...

    Kelsey Shea Weinrich Written by Kelsey Shea Weinrich about 1 month ago 5,873 reads 3 comments

  4. Carlos Martinez Can't Report to Cardinals Camp Because of Visa Issues

    Cardinals prospect Carlos Martinez has missed the entirety of spring training and remains stuck in the Dominican Republic because he hasn’t been cleared for a work visa...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 272 reads 0 comments

  5. St. Louis Cardinals: Final Predictions Spring Training Position Battles

    As the spring begins to wrap up, things that were once question marks are becoming clear for the Cardinals . Going into spring training, there were a few position battles to be had...

    Jeff Sucher Written by Jeff Sucher about 1 month ago 2,766 reads 3 comments

  6. Report: Cards Release Ronny Cedeno

    The Cardinals released shortstop Ronny Cedeno, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports (on Twitter)...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 390 reads 1 comments

  7. Free-Agent Lohse Getting Antsy?

    With the Kyle Lohse mystery still unsolved, people are left to debate the pitcher's state of mind. Two major-league sources told me Sunday that the free-agent right-hander is getting “antsy...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 12 reads 0 comments

  8. Miller Is Ready for His Closeup, Again

    JUPITER, Fla. • The day the Cardinals said would be last Thursday may actually arrive this afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 100 reads 0 comments

  9. Slimmer Lynn Working on a Delivery That Fits

    JUPITER, Fla. • Before his St. Patrick’s Day start Sunday, righty Lance Lynn tried to figure out a way to get a smallish green Cardinals cap, complete with its one-size-fits-all Velcro tab, to sit comfortably on his head...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 41 reads 0 comments

  10. Cardinals' Carpenter Focused on Peace of Mind

    Chris Carpenter passed through St. Louis Cardinals camp on Monday five weeks after leaving Jupiter because of physical issues that prevented him from pitching. He sounded more convinced than ever that his major league career is finished...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 months ago 298 reads 0 comments

  11. Molina Making All the Difference for Puerto Rico

    Tony La Russa was beaming late Sunday night, under the stands behind home plate at AT&T Park. Moments before, Puerto Rico had advanced to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, and Yadier Molina, La Russa’s old catcher for the St...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 months ago 90 reads 0 comments

  12. Report: Cardinals Interested in Lucas Harrell and Bud Norris

    Now that Rafael Furcal is done for the season following Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery, it’s not surprising to hear that the Cardinals are asking around about shortstops...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 2 months ago 424 reads 1 comments

  13. Edmonds Hired for FSM's Cards Coverage

    Former Cardinals center fielder Jim Edmonds has been hired to replace Cal Eldred as the primary analyst for many Cardinals pregame and postgame shows on Fox Sports Midwest’s Redbirds coverage...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 months ago 125 reads 0 comments

  14. Cardinals Name Adam Wainwright as Opening Day Starter

    Making official what was expected, the Cardinals announced that Adam Wainwright will start on Opening Day...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 months ago 201 reads 0 comments

  15. How Does the Cardinals' Rotation Compare to the Reds'?

    As the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds face off in 2013 and battle for the National League Central Division title, the two starting rotations could play a larger role than they typically do...

    Corey Noles Written by Corey Noles about 2 months ago 4,146 reads 18 comments

  16. Matheny Returns to Cards After Back Surgery

    Cardinals manager Mike Matheny returned to the club Thursday after undergoing back surgery Monday in St. Louis...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 months ago 554 reads 0 comments

  17. Competition Will Continue After 5th Starter Is Picked

    JUPITER, Fla. • While Thursday afternoon's game against the Atlanta Braves represents the tipping point in the Cardinals ' contest to be the club's fifth starter, it is not the end of the competition...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 6 reads 0 comments

  18. Motte, Mujica Test Secondary Pitches

    LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • For two of the Cardinals ’ late-inning relievers who shortened games for the club last fall, spring training offers innings they often won’t ...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 56 reads 0 comments

  19. Reasons St. Louis Cardinals' Season Hinges on Jaime Garcia Rebound

    With Chris Carpenter likely sidelined for the season, the Cardinals desperately need to rely on their other starters to pick up the slack. Adam Wainwright—the staff ace—figures to hold his own...

    Tyler Poslosky Written by Tyler Poslosky about 2 months ago 1,384 reads 3 comments

  20. 5 Surprising Names Who'll Make a Big Impact for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013

    The course of a team's season may seem set in March. All the pieces are in place; the World Series has their name written all over it. But things never go exactly as planned...

    Kelsey Shea Weinrich Written by Kelsey Shea Weinrich about 2 months ago 3,775 reads 12 comments

  21. How an Elvis Andrus to the Cardinals Blockbuster Would Shake Up MLB

    Rarely does a spring training pass without at least one or two key players going down with a significant injury, and this year has been no different. After entering the offseason without any glaring needs on their roster, the St...

    Joel Reuter Written by Joel Reuter about 2 months ago 4,422 reads 13 comments

  22. Reasons Why St. Louis Cardinals Need to Call Up Oscar Taveras Asap

    The coming celebration for Oscar Taveras ’ promotion to the big leagues will be historic in St. Louis...

    Tyler Poslosky Written by Tyler Poslosky about 2 months ago 5,430 reads 26 comments

  23. Rzepczynski Cleared to Begin Throwng

    JUPITER, Fla. • Fearing for his sight three days previous after being hit in the left eye by some still unknown residue from an errant golf shot, Cardinals lefthander Marc Rzepczynski returned from seeing an eye specialist today...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 50 reads 0 comments

  24. Thursday Is Tipping Point for Cards' 5th Starter Competition

    TAMPA, Fla. • Joe Kelly will start Thursday's game, Shelby Miller will appear in relief, and after that one will emerge as the Cardinals ' fifth starter for the opening day roster...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 2 months ago 143 reads 0 comments

  25. Cards Say Matheny 'Feeling Good' After Surgery

    St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny had surgery Monday to repair a ruptured disk in his lower back. Matheny underwent the procedure in St. Louis...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 months ago 40 reads 0 comments