Cardinals Minor Leagues
Cooper Hjerpe reaches Double-A, “funky” lefty joins loaded Springfield rotation
Bright sunshine and 4,792 fans – most of them kids on summer camp field trips – burst into Hammons Field on Wednesday morning. With first-place Springfield clinging to a narrow lead over Arkansas in the Texas League North first-half race, the environment offered a...
Wednesday with Walton – June 12, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake doubled their usual time as they discussed the first half races for the four full-season teams in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system and highlighted many of the key pitchers and hitters at each level, whether excelling or struggling.
John Mozeliak talks trade deadline, MLB Draft, future role for Yadi in wide-ranging interview on Bloggers Day
St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak spoke with Bloggers & Podcasters covering the club for 45 minutes prior to Saturday’s game at Busch Stadium against Colorado. The interview covered a range of topics, including his future, a role...
Wednesday with Walton – June 6, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss the top pitchers and hitters in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system during the month of May. Pitchers profiled include Darlin Saladin, Tanner Jacobson, Jason Bosiokovic, Zack Showalter and Ixan Henderson. Position players...
Nathan Church says he wants to win a championship with Springfield in 2024 – and he’s playing like it
Nathan Church stood underneath an oval “2012” plaque on the clubhouse façade that commemorates Springfield’s lone Texas League championship title, and an hour before Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader at Hammons Field, he pondered goals for 2024. Church’s play lately...
Wednesday with Walton – May 22, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss Top 20 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system per the May rankings at The Cardinal Nation who are not yet meeting lofty expectations. Ten players are profiled – Tekoah Roby, Victor Scott, Thomas Saggese, Cooper...
“I almost retired, man”: Perseverance pays dividends for Bryan Torres and first-place Springfield Cards
Bryan Torres watched the first two offerings from Midland Rockhounds reliever Wander Guante whiz by for called strikes. Springfield enjoyed a 4-1 lead in the seventh inning on Friday night, thanks to Torres’ two-RBI single with two out in the second inning when he...
Wednesday with Walton – May 15, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss rising and falling prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system per the upcoming May Top 50 rankings at The Cardinal Nation. Players profiled include Quinn Mathews (promoted after this was taped), César Prieto, Zach...
Wednesday with Walton – May 8, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss the top pitchers and hitters during the month of April in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. Pitchers profiled include consensus Pitcher of the Month Quinn Mathews, Juan Salas, Nick Raquet, Joseph King and new St. Louis...
Wednesday with Walton – May 1, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss players coming off and onto the injured list in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system, the relief pipeline at Triple-A and provide a spoiler as to the identity of our Pitcher of the Month for April. Players profiled include...
Wednesday with Walton – April 24, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake discuss a league Pitcher of the Week and a Player of the Week in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system along with strong performances from the Palm Beach rotation. Players profiled include Sem Robberse, Nathan Church, Quinn Mathews,...
Wednesday with Walton – April 17, 2024
This week, Brian and Blake look at a quick prospect promotion and a league Pitcher of the Week in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. Early stats leaders are recognized, including hitters R.J. Yeager, Bryan Torres, Anyelo Encarnacion and Cesar Prieto....