Fall League Wraps Up In Surprise
SURPRISE, AZ – The Salt River Rafters topped the Surprise Saguaros last Saturday to claim the Arizona Fall League crown. But that doesn’t discount the strides the Royals’ prospects, particularly the...
View ArticleStar in the making
Spring training is full of proclamations about “renewed focus” and “tweaked mechanics” for pitchers around the country. If you didn’t know any better you might just get the idea that every young...
View ArticleJaime Garcia still needs maturity to become top-tier pitcher
St. Louis Cardinals projected No. 3 starter Jaime Garcia could become one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball, but his emotional control will have to catch up with his physical ability....
View ArticleWacha Wacha Wow
The St. Louis Cardinals have shown offensive prowess over the last week, racking up the run support and showing midseason form at the plate. The offense was impressive, but may have been overshadowed...
View ArticleIs Donnie Joseph for real, or a spring mirage?
You can’t take too much stock in Spring Training performances. For instance, there’s left-handed reliever Donnie Joseph. In two one-inning relief appearances, Joseph faced and struck out six batters,...
View ArticleGreg Holland and Wade Davis struggle early this season
What a difference a week makes. After starting 0-2, the Royals won their third game against the Chicago White Sox. Next, they took two of three from the Phillies and swept the Twins in three games....
View ArticleAdam Wainwright back in domination mode
This is the Adam Wainwright the St. Louis Cardinals think is worth $97.5 million for the next five years. In his second season after Tommy John surgery to repair a torn elbow ligament, Wainwright has...
View ArticleMaking a case for the young corners
“(He) should hit for power and average because he has a sweet left-handed swing, strength, exceptional strike zone discipline and the ability to make adjustments. He uses the entire field and can...
View ArticleNow is the time for Kansas City Royals’ Duffy
After missing much of the year recovering from Tommy John surgery, it appears that Danny Duffy is ready to claim a spot in the Kansas City Royals’ rotation for the rest of this season and possibly...
View ArticleAvoiding a Red October for Wainwright
The struggles of Adam Wainwright have caused for a red alert about if the Cardinals rotation can hold up to the demands of the remaining pennant chase. Amid his worst back-to-back starts in his...
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