Burleson, Yepez drive in 12 runs to roar Memphis back at Charlotte
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds claimed a high scoring, extra-inning, 18-14 affair in game two of a six-game road trip with the Charlotte Knights at Truist Field on Wednesday night. First baseman Juan Yepez and left fielder Alec Burleson each blasted a pair of three-run home runs. Yepez hit
Cardinals of the future ready to take flight
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.
Prospect season in review: Cardinals’ Gorman
MiLB.com's Prospect Season in Review series spotlights players who shined brightest during the 2021 campaign. Here's a look at top Cardinals prospect Nolan Gorman. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. A new defensive focus didn’t distract Nolan Gorman from his greatest strengths as a
Redbirds Eek Out A Ninth Consecutive Win
Box Score LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – In a game dominated by pitching, the Memphis Redbirds had enough timely hitting to squeak out a 2-1 win over the Louisville Bats (Triple-A affiliate, Cincinnati Reds) and increase their winning streak to nine games. Both starting pitchers were excellent for each team. Bo Takahashi
Redbirds Slug Their Way to an Eighth Straight Win
Box Score MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds won an absolute slugfest against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A affiliate, Baltimore Orioles) on a Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park. In a game that featured 18 combined runs and 21 combined hits, the ‘Birds roared to a 12-6 win to a complete a
Gorman named Double-A Central Player of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Minor League Baseball has announced Springfield Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman as Double-A Central Player of the Week for June 7-13. Gorman, 21, blasted seven home runs over six games last week, batting 9-for-26 with nine runs, 12 RBIs and two walks. Ranked as the No. 2 prospect
Toolshed: Gorman wants to find perch with Cards
Blockbuster trades can send social media into a tizzy. Some fire off hot takes about how a transaction will establish the next dynasty in the sport or sink a franchise into ruin. Others play GM and discuss how they would have done the deal. It all mostly comes from a
State of the System: St. Louis Cardinals
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlight prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offer a peek at 2021. The Cardinals were dealt a punishing schedule
The Road to The Show™: Nolan Gorman
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.
Toolshed dream lineup: The 20-year-olds
There may be no Minor League Baseball games yet, but that's not going to stop us from dreaming about lineups.In the coming weeks, Toolshed will craft the best possible prospect lineups, sorted by age. The opening edition focused on teenagers. This time, we turn our attention to prospects entering their age-20
Cardinals invite Top-100 trio to camp
The Cardinals saw three of their Minor Leaguers ranked among MLB.com's Top 100 prospects last weekend. Next, they will get a closer look at all three in Florida.St. Louis extended non-roster invites to No. 17 overall prospect Dylan Carlson, No. 47 Nolan Gorman and No. 58 Matthew Liberatore to Major
Carlson leads fast-moving Cards prospects
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.It was a big year for the Cardinals, who reached the postseason for the first time
Prospect Roundup: Games of August 9
Cardinals 3B Nolan Gorman, Class A Advanced Palm Beach: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R -- The top Cardinals prospect had hit safely in eight of his previous nine games but hadn't homered since July 13. That changed in back-to-back at-bats during the opener of the Cards' doubleheader
Prospect Roundup: Games of July 16
Cardinals 3B Nolan Gorman, Class A Advanced Palm Beach: 3-for-5, 2 2Bs, 3 RBIs, 2 R -- Hitting over .300 in July, Gorman continued to swing a hot bat for Palm Beach. With three more knocks, the top Cardinals prospect ran his hitting streak to six games. Over the last two
Prospect Roundup: Games of July 13
Braves CF Drew Waters, Double-A Mississippi: 3-for-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R -- Atlanta's fourth-ranked prospect recorded his second straight three-hit game to up his Southern League-leading batting average to .343. He also tops the circuit with 121 hits, 30 doubles, nine triples and 184 total bases and ranks
Gorman's big night spears Cardinals rally
Nolan Gorman was a difference-maker Thursday night.St. Louis' top prospect drove in five late runs to lift Class A Advanced Palm Beach past Clearwater, 12-8, in the nightcap of a twinbill at Spectrum Field.
2019 Futures Game prospects ready to shine
The All-Star Futures Game is Sunday at Cleveland's Progressive Field, and MiLB.com writers are excited. Below are their picks for the top players, divided by American League and National League rosters, to watch in what will surely be another exciting prospect showcase. Players are listed in order of their rank
Cards' Gorman promoted to Palm Beach
This Cardinal is flying south for the start of summer.Top St. Louis prospect Nolan Gorman has been promoted from Class A Peoria to Class A Advanced Palm Beach, the Florida State League club announced Thursday.
Chiefs Fall in Extras to Cedar Rapids
Peoria, IL - Despite scoring seven runs over the final three innings, the Peoria Chiefs fell to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 8-7 in ten innings Saturday night. The loss, their third in a row, drops the Chiefs to 26-34 on the season as they prepare for a doubleheader Sunday at
Big Second Inning Gives Chiefs Second Straight Win
Peoria, IL - Continuing their strong offense from Tuesday night, the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Quad Cities River Bandits 6-2 Wednesday night while playing as the road team at Dozer Park. The Chiefs improve to 26-31 on the season with the series finale set for Thursday at 6:35 p.m.
Gorman, Franco tapped as MWL All-Stars
It'll be tough to find a larger collection of young talent at any point this summer than the one set to gather at South Bend's Four Winds Field in two weeks.Top Cardinals prospect/Class A Peoria third baseman Nolan Gorman will lead the Western All-Stars against top Rays prospect/Bowling Green shortstop
Gorman, Whalen Lead Chiefs All-Star Selections
PEORIA, IL - The Midwest League announced the 2019 All-Star Teams on Wednesday and the Peoria Chiefs will be represented by four players at the June 18 game in South Bend. Third baseman Nolan Gorman and first baseman Brady Whalen were voted in as starters by the West Division managers
Chiefs Blow Early Lead, Fall to Wisconsin
Appleton, WI - Despite scoring five runs early in the game, the Peoria Chiefs fell 8-5 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the series finale Sunday. The Chiefs fall to 24-31 on the season, with an off day on Monday they begin a three-game series with the Quad Cities River
Chiefs Fall 6-2 to Kane County
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs fell 6-2 to the Kane County Cougars in their series finale Thursday night. The Chiefs fall to 22-30 on the season as they hit the road to open a weekend series with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Friday at 6:35 p.m.
Prospect Roundup: Games of May 26
Astros OF Kyle Tucker, Triple-A Round Rock: 1-for-4, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB-- Houston's No. 2 prospect -- MLB.com's No. 13 overall -- led off the fourth inning with 16th homer of the season, extending his streak to four games with a dinger. Tucker also had a four-game streak for Triple-A Fresno