Sports

Cards Sign Veteran Pitcher Scott Linebrink; Reliever Added To Team's Spring Non-Roster Invitees

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 10, 2012 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms with veteran pitcher Scott Linebrink on a minor league contract for the upcoming 2012 season.  The deal includes a non-roster invite to the Cardinals Major League Spring Training camp.

New Cardinals Hall Of Fame Museum Debuts On Line Museum: Celebrates Team History, Showcases Extensive Cardinals Collection and Engages Fans

ST. LOUIS, MO, January 30, 2011— The St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum debuted a new website ( www.cardinals.com/museum ) today that showcases the team’s extensive collection of baseball memorabilia, while encouraging fans to explore and learn more about the rich 121-year history of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cards & Jason Motte Agree on 2012 Contract: Team & Player Avoid Salary Arbitration

ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 25, 2012 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to terms with pitcher Jason Motte on a one-year contract for the upcoming 2012 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration. 

La Russa to Manage 2012 National All-Star Team

Tony La Russa, the longtime manager of the St. Louis Cardinals who retired following his Club’s 2011 World Series Championship, will serve as the manager of the National League All-Star Team for the 2012 Midsummer Classic at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City , Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today.

Cardinals Announce Non-Roster Invitees; Team Also Selects 24 Players For Early Minor League Camp

ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 18, 2012 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have extended Major League Spring Training camp invites to 19 non-roster players.  The team also has selected 24 players to take part in early camp for Minor Leaguers.

Missouri State Recognizes Student-Athletes for Academic Success

SPRINGFIELD -- More than half of Missouri State University's student-athletes posted a 3.0 grade-point average during the fall 2011 semester, Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced today (Jan. 17) with the release of his Athletics Director's Honor Roll for the recently-completed semester.

16th Annual Winter Warm-Up to Kick off the 2012 Season

ST LOUIS (January 11, 2012)-- The 16^th annual Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up, the Cardinals Caravan, the 53^rd annual St. Louis Baseball Writers Dinner, as well as two events benefiting Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) highlight a busy Cardinals-themed holiday weekend that continues the 2011 World Championship celebration while also unofficially kicking off the 2012 baseball season.

Cardinals Announce Coaching Staff Changes; Derek Lilliquist Named Pitching Coach; Dyer Miller Bullpen Coach

ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 6, 2012 – Following yesterday’s announcement that Pitching Coach Dave Duncan is taking a leave of absence, the St. Louis Cardinals announced today that Derek Lilliquist will serve as Pitching Coach and Dyer Miller has been named Bullpen Coach.

Coach Dave Duncan To Take Leave Of Absence; No Time-Table Has Been Set For His Return

ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 5, 2012 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced this evening that Pitching Coach Dave Duncanhas asked to take a leave of absence to attend to his wife Jeanine as she continues her treatment and rehabilitation from surgery last August for the removal of a brain tumor.  No time-table has been determined for Duncan ’s return to the team.