“I enjoy watching the minor leagues as players begin their careers and work towards the majors. Ever since I started covering the game 45 years ago I’ve paid particular attention to the minor leagues, taking trips to watch games and writing features about the players beginning with each year’s draft selections.”
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Nearing anniversary of being drafted by Cardinals, Gordon Graceffo “opening people’s eyes” with his performance
As he nears the anniversary of being drafted in the fifth round by the Cardinals last July, righthander Gordon Graceffo is “opening people’s eyes” with his strong performance at Double A Springfield. […]
Brendan Donovan succeeding with Cardinals by doing what he has always done, out-working and playing harder than everybody else
Brendan Donovan is finding success with the Cardinals by playing the same way he has always played, trying to play harder and out-work everybody else. “This is my game….That’s my edge.” […]
Washington U. graduate Ryan Loutos gave up much bigger paycheck to pursue career with Cardinals, and couldn’t be happier
When Ryan Loutos graduated from Washington University last spring, he had to pick between going to work as a software engineer with a hefty paycheck, or playing baseball. He thinks he made the right choice – and so do the…
Who is Moises Gomez, and why is the new Cardinals prospect leading the minor leagues in home runs?
The most surprising player in the Cardinals farm system this season has been Springfield outfielder Moises Gomez, who is tied for the minor league lead with 19 homers. “It’s been pretty remarkable.” […]
A dozen years after being drafted by Cardinals, Seth Blair is still pitching, working to make major-league dreams come true
Seth Blair was drafted by the Cardinals in 2010. A dozen years later he is still chasing his dream of pitching in the major leagues. “It doesn’t matter how far I’ve come until I actually get to where I want…
Where will Cardinals top prospects be playing to begin the regular season?
Jordan Walker will begin the season with Double A Springfield, and a look at where the Cardinals other top prospects will be playing as the regular season starts this week. […]
Worried about a hitter? Not Cardinals’ prospect Dalton Roach – after he was bit and stared down a bear
After being bit by a bear and having to stare him down before he could get away,, Cardinals’ minor-league pitcher Dalton Roach is no longer worried about a hitter staring back at him on the mound.. […]
Hernandez brothers getting chance to pursue their dreams together in Cardinals organization
Growing up in Montreal, Francisco and Brandon Hernandez had the same dream to play professional baseball. The brothers left home at age 16 and now are together in the Cardinals organization, making their dreams come true. […]
McGreevy gets motivation from high school teammate who also is in Cardinals minor-league camp
They were high school teammates in California and now Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante are together again this spring in the Cardinals minor league camp. Day two news and notes. […]
Big day arrives for Won-Bin Cho as Cardinals’ minor league camp gets underway
It was a big day for 153 players as the Cardinals opened their minor-league camp on Mondaybut the most excited player among that group likely was Won-Bin Cho, the18-year-old outfielder from South Korea. […]
