Here’s thinking that Carlson still has a quality career. I still believe the guy as enough tools — and pedigree and proper tutelage — to be an above-average starter.
But at this point, one has to wonder if that’ll be with the Cardinals?
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O'Neill wins starting job in center as Cardinals' open Thursday, yet challengers (Nootbaar, Carlson) will get their chances, too. Also: Grapefruit League title cinched.
Jake Woodford pitched five scoreless innings in the Cardinals' 5-0 win over the Miami Marlins in a Grapefruit League game at Roger Dean Stadium.
Liberatore lands his curveball, defies Detroit in Cardinals' 8-4 victory, prompting questions on what his and fellow lefty Zack Thompson's future roles could be.
"He will get a shot," Oliver Marmol said as Tyler O'Neill returned to the Cardinals from a red-hot World Baseball Classic performance.
Cardinals pitcher Connor Thomas threw four scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the New York Mets in St. Luice, Florida, on March 15, 2023.
Prospect Winn continues to make the most of more playing time than planned due to DeJong's absences. Also: Pacheco claimed by Detroit off waivers.
Top prospect's 'impressive' spring pauses due to right shoulder strain, though team says it's not 'overly concerned.' Mozeliak discusses starting Walker's 'clock.'
Montgomery set to plunge deeper into the game in his third appearance of spring and prospect Liberatore has a key outing coming in night game at RDS.
Harrison Bader doesn’t regret saying that he hoped to be a Cardinal for life, even while acknowledging his Yankees experience is pretty special, too.
As Jordan Walker turns up the heat on the Cardinals' outfield competition, Dylan Carlson gave Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol something to talk about
Pitching prospects Graceffo and McGreevy each have innings erupt on them, and outfield defense is a ragged as Cardinals are routed at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz didn't allow a hit and struck out four in a win over the Houston Astros in a spring training game in Florida.
Former AL batting champ Altuve and Pena, the World Series MVP, are atop Houston's lineup for Cardinals right-hander. Also: Matz set to follow Flaherty.
Cardinals infielder Paul DeJong hit a home run in a spring training win against the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 4, 2023.
The Cardinals will have top prospect Jordan Walker starting in left field when they take on the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach on Saturday.
Flaherty will be the first of three big-league starters to begin their spring games with simulated innings away from the stadium before a Grapefruit appearance.
Switch-hitting center fielder wore glasses for the first time in an at-bat, and he's looking for ways to keep his eyesight consistent as he makes claim in center.
The Cardinals' two-time Gold Glove-winning left fielder Tyler O'Neill is competing for a starting spot in center field this spring.
In today’s 10 a.m. video, columnist Ben Hochman shares some details from spring training about Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson, who doesn’t…
The Cardinals didn't need four splash moves this offseason. They do need more than one, and the starting pitching rotation gives cause for concern.
In today’s 10 a.m. video, columnist Ben Hochman discusses Cardinals prospect mystique, heading into Winter Warm-Up, the annual launch of the n…
In today’s 10 a.m. video, columnist Ben Hochman discusses the Cardinals’ trade possibilities with Pittsburgh for Bryan Reynolds. Also, a happy…
A year that begin with the Cardinals clearing the way to commit to three everyday outfielders ends with the mixing and matching they've made work.
Donovan, Nootbaar, Carlson — three young players in the early stages of their careers — have grown, stumbled in their roles and could yet have playoff significance.