Toolshed: 2018 Rule 5 Draft stickiness
LAS VEGAS -- Getting taken in the Rule 5 Draft is one thing. Sticking to the Major League roster for an entire season as a Rule 5 pick, well, that's a horse of a different color.Fourteen players were given Major League life Thursday when they were picked in the Rule
Martin, McWilliams lead 2018 Rule 5 Draft
LAS VEGAS -- The Orioles and Royals made the first two picks in the 2018 Rule 5 Draft, and they didn't stop there.The O's selected A's shortstop Richie Martin with the first overall pick and later traded with the Phillies for Dodgers infielder Drew Jackson while the Royals took Rays
Ellis strikes out 8, Cards win 7-3
San Antonio, TX - RHP Chris Ellis struck out a season-high eight batters through 6.0 scoreless innings, leading the Springfield Cardinals to the 7-3 win against the San Antonio Missions before 5,991 fans at Wolff Stadium on Saturday night.Ellis (W, 3-0) stifled the Missions (30-19) bats throughout his 6.0 innings,
Cardinals collect first win with 4-3 victory in Frisco
Frisco, TX - The Springfield Cardinals collected their first win of the season with a 4-3 victory against the Frisco RoughRiders before 2,535 fans at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Monday night. CF Lane Thomas helped lead the offense with a 2x4 night and a double, his league-best fifth double of
Ellis deals as Cards top Naturals, 5-3, before 6,935 fans
Springfield, MO - RHP Chris Ellis dealt seven shutout innings to help guide the Springfield Cardinals to the 5-3 win against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals before the sellout crowd of 6,935 fans at Hammons Field on Thursday night.
Ellis and Cards top Travs, 4-1
North Little Rock, AR - RHP Chris Ellis tossed six scoreless innings, helping lead the Springfield Cardinals to the 4-1 win against the Arkansas Travelers before 5,580 fans at Dickey-Stephens Park on Friday night.