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Matt Lloyd opens up about release from Reds, career path to Cardinals

Lloyd led 2024 Springfield club in home runs and RBI in return to affiliated ball.
November 15, 2024

Springfield outfielder Matt Lloyd was previously released by the Cincinnati Reds in 2022. After a stint in Independent Baseball, he recently landed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024. His first season back in affiliated baseball was stellar as he led the Springfield Cardinals in homers and RBI. In this

Matt Svanson talks trade to St. Louis and more in new interview

Springfield closer talks break out 2024 and more.
November 4, 2024

Matt Svanson was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the St. Louis Cardinals for shortstop Paul DeJong and cash in 2023. Since then, Svanson has become a franchise record holder for the St. Louis Double-A affiliate in Springfield and one of the most reliable relief pitchers in all of

Jimmy Crooks and Quinn Mathews named St. Louis Player and Pitcher of the Year

The Texas League MVP and MiLB Pitcher of the Year add organizational awards to decorated 2024.
October 14, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO (October 14, 2024) - The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Springfield Cardinals C Jimmy Crooks and LHP Quinn Mathews have won the organization's annual Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year awards, respectively. Crooks becomes the eleventh Springfield Cardinal to win the Player of the Year

Cooper Hjerpe details his career in new interview

Cardinals #8 prospect dives deep on baseball career and personal life.
October 7, 2024

St. Louis Cardinals number 8 prospect Cooper Hjerpe is an intriguing sidearm thrower who has found a ton of success with his self-proclaimed "funky" delivery. In this sit-down interview with Steve Granado, Hjerpe details out his childhood, favorite team as a kid, his key to success in the Minors and

Jimmy Crooks named MVP, Tink Hence Pitcher of the Year among many Springfield award winners

Springfield honored with four All-Stars, MVP, Pitcher and Manager of the Year awards
September 24, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO (September 24, 2024) - Minor League Baseball has announced its 2024 Post-Season awards with multiple Springfield Cardinals collecting honors in the Texas League following their historic season. C Jimmy Crooks becomes the third straight Cardinal to win the Texas League MVP, while RHP Tink Hence was named Pitcher

Springfield's season ends with 6-5 loss to Arkansas

In a winner-take-all game three, the Cardinals fell to end record-setting year.
September 23, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals season, despite a five-run fifth-inning rally, ended at the hands of the Arkansas Travelers at Hammons Field on Friday night. The Travelers muscled out a 6-5 win, launching three home runs including two from Victor Labrada to advance to the Texas League Championship Series.

Cardinals Toppled by Eight-Run 5th to Force Game Three

Springfield and Arkansas will meet Friday to decide North Division title.
September 19, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Arkansas Travelers scored eight runs in the top of the 5th inning and held off a late Springfield charge as the Cards dropped Game 2 of the Texas League North Division Championship Series 9-6 on Thursday night at Hammons Field. A decisive Game 3 takes place

Cards Clutch Up on Mound, Take Game One

Springfield holds 1-0 lead in North Division Championship Series (best-of-three).
September 18, 2024

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR – Chase Davis drove in two runs to pace the Cardinal offense, and Brandon Komar and Ryan Shreve each pitched out of bases loaded situations as Springfield defeated the Arkansas Travelers in the opener of the Texas League North Division Championship Series 4-1 at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Cards Close Out Regular Season With 9-5 Loss to Missions

September 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The San Antonio Missions scored six runs in the 6th and 7th innings combined and the Cardinals issued 7 walks as Springfield dropped the regular season finale 9-5 on Sunday afternoon at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The Cards finish the regular season a franchise-record 20 games over

More Records Fall as Cards Top Missions 3-2

September 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Four Springfield pitchers combined to rack up 15 strikeouts and made a three-run 5th inning stand as the Cardinals held on to defeat the San Antonio Missions 3-2 on Saturday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The Cardinals go into the season finale seeking a series win

Late Rally Sends Cards to Send Straight Loss

September 14, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The San Antonio Missions scored three times in the bottom of the 7th inning and the Cardinals went just 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position as Springfield dropped its 2nd straight with a 5-2 loss on Friday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Heading into Saturday the

Bernal Homers in Cardinals 4-1 Loss in San Antonio

September 13, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The San Antonio Missions scored all four or their runs and tallied four of their five hits in the 4th inning and the Cardinals went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position as Springfield dropped a 4-1 decision at Nelson Wolff Stadium on Thursday night. The loss

Cards Make Springfield History With 2-1 Win Over Missions

September 12, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Benito Garcia matched a career high with 8 strikeouts over 4.2 innings of relief and Nathan Church went 3-for-4 as the Cardinals defeated the San Antonio Missions 2-1 on Wednesday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. With the win the Cardinals set a new franchise record with their

Komar Shines as Cards Match Springfield Wins Record

September 11, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Brandon Komar allowed 3 runs over 7.2 innings and Leonardo Bernal went 4-for-5 with 2 RBIs as the Cardinals defeated the San Antonio Missions 7-3 on Tuesday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The win was the Cardinals’ 77th in 2024, tying a franchise record for victories

6th Inning Rally Lifts Cards Over Naturals in Home Finale

Springfield finished the regular season home schedule with a victory.
September 9, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Cardinals scored 3 times in the bottom of the 6th inning to overcome a two-run deficit as Springfield defeated the NW Arkansas Naturals 4-3 on Sunday evening at Hammons Field. The Cards with the win earned a series split in the regular season home finale. Decisions:

Chase Davis homers in Springfield Cardinals debut

The Cardinals fell in game five of the series with the finale on Sunday.
September 7, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (75-56) dropped a 6-3 decision to Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Saturday night. Newest Springfield Cardinal Chase Davis homered on the second pitch he saw in his first game. Decisions: W: Keylan Kilgore (5-5) L: Max Rajcic (10-11) S: Beck Way (11) Notables: - Chase

Cardiac Cards erase 5-0 deficit to take down Northwest

Bryan Torres went 5-for-5 with three RBI.
September 6, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (75-55) came back to take down the Northwest Arkansas Naturals by an 11-7 final at Hammons Field Friday night. The Cardinals are now two games shy of matching a franchise record 77 wins in a single season (2012, 2017) Decisions: W: Nathanael Heredia (2-0)

Springfield's comeback effort falls short on Thursday

The series continues on Friday at 7:05 PM at Hammons Field.
September 5, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (74-55) fell 4-3 on Thursday night to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. With nine games left in the regular season, Springfield is still on pace to best a franchise record of 77 wins in a season (2012 and 2017), but will not be able to

Cards Ride Longball To Even Series

Springfield snapped a six-game homer drought with a pair of three-run homers.
September 4, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Dakota Harris and Matt Lloyd each hit 3-run homers and Noah Mendlinger drove in 3 runs as the Cardinals rode 11 hits to a 10-5 win over the NW Arkansas Naturals on Wednesday night at Hammons Field. With the win the Cardinals even the series at one

Cardinals comeback falls short on Tuesday

Tink Hence takes the ball on Wednesday night.
September 3, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (73-54) tallied a lone run in the ninth inning but left the tying run at third base, ultimately falling 2-1 to the Northwest Arkansas Travelers on Tuesday night. The Naturals now lead the season series 12-7. Springfield would need to win the final five

Springfield sets franchise record for road wins on Sunday

Benito Garcia carried a combined no-hitter into the sixth inning.
September 1, 2024

WICHITA, KS – The Springfield Cardinals (73-53) won their 39th road game of the season with a 5-2 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge on Sunday afternoon. Those 38 road wins are a new franchise record, besting the 2008 Springfield Cardinals who won 38. Decisions: W: Benito Garcia (3-1) L:

Springfield falls for second straight night in Kansas

The score on Saturday was the exact same as Friday: 6-1 Wichita.
August 31, 2024

WICHITA, KS – The Springfield Cardinals (72-53) dropped their second consecutive game to the Wichita Wind Surge by a 6-1 final on Saturday night. The Birds will need to win the finale on Sunday afternoon in order to avoid a series loss by taking a split. Decisions: W: Cory Lewis

Cardinals offense stifled in Friday night loss to Wichita

Springfield tallied just three hits, matching a season low.
August 30, 2024

WICHITA, KS – The Wichita Wind Surge took game four of the series on Friday night by a 6-1 final. The Cardinals (72-51) held a 1-0 lead in the first three innings before surrendering six unanswered. Decisions: W: Marco Raya (2-4) L: Wilfredo Pereira (5-2) S: Christian MacLeod (1) Notables:

Cornwell, Yeager Drive Cards' 6-3 Win Over Surge

The Cardinals have taken a two games to one series lead.
August 30, 2024

WICHITA, KS – Alex Cornwell allowed just two runs in 6.1 innings and the Cardinals scored 3 times in the top of the 9th inning as Springfield defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 6-3 on Friday night at Riverfront Stadium. The Cardinals have won 2 of the first 3 games in

Hence, Shutdown 'Pen Help Cards Even Series

August 29, 2024

WICHITA, KS – The Cardinals bullpen authored 5.1 scoreless innings in relief of starter Tink Hence, and Bryan Torres and Dakota Harris each tallied two hits as Springfield defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 2-1 on Wednesday night at Riverfront Stadium. The Cardinals with the win evened the series at a