Cardinals Minor Leagues
Michael McGreevy, Gordon Graceffo, Chandler Redmond and other Cards’ minor leaguers have season to remember in 2022
In a classic scene from Bull Durham, journeyman catcher Crash Davis is shooting pool when his protégé – highly-touted prospect Nuke Laloosh – enters the bar after receiving a call-up to the big-league club. Realizing this signals the end of his career, Kevin Costner’s...
Tommy Parsons
RHP Tommy Parsons, of the Memphis Redbirds, improved to 11-3 this week after allowing just 3 hits and 1 run against Iowa this week. Alex Coil visits with him here. His 11 wins ties a career-high and is one win shy of leading all Triple-A pitchers. He talks about his...
Wednesday with Walton – September 14, 2022
As the minor league seasons wrap up, we visit with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. He's got insight into the upcoming Arizona Fall League and new rankings for Cardinals top prospects. We also take a look back at Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina as they made...
As 2022 season closes, Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn dream big while Brady Whalen savors the moment
A mural decorates the scene outside Hammons Field, a map of Missouri painted powder blue with two red symbols: one small heart in the southwest corner and the legendary STL logo where the Colosseum of a baseball empire beckons. In between them it reads: 214.7 miles....
Brian Walton – September 7, 2022
Cardinals minor leagues talk each Wednesday with Brian Walton. Will Jordan Walker will head to the Arizona Fall League instead of Memphis? We also talk about Dakota Hudson's start in Memphis and how he handled the pitch clock. Brian tells us a little bit more about...
Wednesday with Walton – September 1, 2022
We catch up with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com about the month of August for the Cardinals. We also get into his recent visit to the Florida teams. He names a few guys that stood out to him and talks about how coaches are adapting to the many format and rule...
With Cards’ top pitching prospects watching, Flaherty sharp in final rehab start
From a dugout perch at Hammons Field on Wednesday night, the Cardinals’ first round pick in the 2021 MLB draft studied St. Louis’ first round pick in 2014. “Watching the way Jack goes about his business, it’s like a fighter pilot,” Springfield righthander Michael...
Ryan Loutos
WashU grad, Ryan Loutos, talks about his path to the Memphis Redbirds and his knack for analytics. He turned down a job in software engineering for baseball and now he's helping the Cardinals develop programs for players like him. He's moving quickly up the ranks in...
Wednesday with Walton – August 17, 2022
An update on some of the top prospects in the Cardinals minor-league system here with Brian Walton. How has Matthew Liberatore done since heading down to Memphis? Brian has seen his name drop a bit in national rankings. We also talked about Zach Thompson, Gordon...
Memphis, St. Louis, Gwinnett, Syracuse, New York and back: Redbirds’ infielder Kramer Robertson’s wild season continues with homer in Memphis’ return
Kramer Robertson was napping in a hotel room in Norfolk, Virginia on May 9 when his phone rang. Robertson had gone 1-for-4 with a stolen base in the Redbirds’ 6-3 loss at Jacksonville the day before – the 446th minor league appearance for the Cardinals’ fourth round...
Wednesday with Walton – August 10, 2022
We discuss a few players in the minors who some are clamoring to call up. What's the situation for Alec Burleson, Zack Thompson and Jordan Walker. Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com talks about Walker's transition to outfield. Does that create an opportunity for...
Springfield infielder Nick Dunn grinds at the plate, helps Cards top Hooks
In the top of the first inning at Whataburger Field on Sunday, Springfield Cardinals’ infielder Nick Dunn was in a tight spot, albeit a familiar one. With Mike Antico at first base and one out, Dunn took a called strike and then fouled off the second offering from...