The Cardinals signed Sutherland to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training as a non-roster player. Sutherland beat out Ken Oberkfell for one of the two reserve infield spots. The other went to Mike Phillips. The 1978 Cardinals, though, were a mess. ManagerVern Rapp was ...
In Game 1 of the World Series, Gibson struck out 17 batters -- a World Series record that still stands. Backup candidates: 1934 Dizzy Dean, 2005 Chris Carpenter, 1985 John Tudor Relief pitcher: Bruce Sutter, 1984Sutter delivered the final pitch that won the 1982 World Series for the ...
Highlights of the '22 giveaways include a season-long salute to Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Championship team and much more! Returning fan favorites are here too, like the YADI Tumbler, Puffy Vest, Cardinals
Keith Hernandez, an All-Star first baseman, was voted in by fans into the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Hernandez was a two-time All-Star during 10 years in St. Louis and part of the 1982 World Series champions. A three-time All-Star with the Mets and an 11-time Gold Glove, he entered ...
George Bamberger, who had replaced Joe Torre as Mets manager, hired Howard for a coaching job in 1982. The next year, Bamberger resigned in June and Howard replaced him. General manager Frank Cashen told Howard the job was only for the remainder of the season. ...
Last year fantasy owners rostered Wainwright for the opening weekend to fill some innings and take a chance on a possible win instead of taking a zero from a pitcher that wasn’t scheduled to pitch. He responded with one run allowed over six innings with five strikeouts and a win. ...
Mozeliak Wants Cards to Avoid Complacency; Few Roster Changes on Team That Just Missed World Series; CARDINALS SPRING TRAININGJUPITER, FLA. As he sought to use the clubs recent autumn success to set a tone for its spring preparation, general manager John Mozeliak suggested one improvement the ...
his first stint with the Athletics (1979-84), Henderson achieved 130 stolen bases in 1982,breaking the record of 118 held by the Cardinals’ Lou Brock. Traded to the Yankees in December 1984, Henderson was reacquired by the Athletics in June 1989 and helped them become World Series champions...
He also was a solid defender -- although Smith has the upper hand there, of course -- and added a veteran to a Cardinals roster looking for a championship. Groat finished second to Sandy Koufax in NL MVP voting that year. Backup candidates: 1987 Smith, 1952 Solly Hemus, 1917 Rogers Horn...