Category Archives: Memphis Redbirds

Rangers acquire ex-Chiefs infielder Wisdom

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Texas Rangers acquired third baseman Patrick Wisdom from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, in exchange for utility player Drew Robinson. Wisdom, a former Midwest Leaguer, split the 2018 season between the Cardinals and their Triple-A affiliate. He batted … Continue reading →

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DeJong signs 6-year, $26M extension with Cardinals

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Peoria Chiefs infielder Paul DeJong, who made his major-league debut last year, signed a six-year, $26 million contract extension with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. That is the largest contract extension ever for a player with less than … Continue reading →

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Wong leads Durham to Triple-A championship title

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Bowling Green Hot Rods second baseman Kean Wong went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a double to lead the Durham Bulls to a 5-3 win over the Memphis Redbirds in this year’s Triple-A National Championship Game. Wong provided … Continue reading →

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Former LumberKings outfielder traded to Cardinals

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Seattle Mariners traded former Clinton LumberKings outfielder Tyler O’Neill to the St. Louis Cardinals for LHP Marco Gonzales on Friday. O’Neill played 57 games for the LumberKings in 2014, batting .247 with 13 HR and 38 RBI. He played … Continue reading →

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Former Chiefs pitcher makes MLB debut

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Former Peoria Chiefs pitcher Alex Reyes made his major-league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, and it was an impressive outing. Considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, Reyes needed only 11 pitches for a 1-2-3 … Continue reading →

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