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Cardinal St. Louis Cardinals

East Central Illinois Region

Cardinal Caravan coming to Decatur

DECATUR -- Current and past St. Louis Cardinals players will be signing autographs at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel on Monday, January 16, at noon as part of the Cardinal Caravan. Visiting six states in just four days, the Caravan is a great way for fans to get up close and personal with the team. Get the latest scoop on the upcoming season from current Cardinals players, alumni, and broadcasters. This event is free to the public. Current players […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 14

MLB Manfred

MLB News

MLB signs commissioner Manfred through 2029

NEW YORK (UPI) -- MLB team owners voted to extend commissioner Rob Manfred's contract through the 2029 season, the league announced Wednesday. "It is an honor to serve the best game in the world and to continue the pursuit of strengthening our sport on and off the field," Manfred said in a news release. "This season our players are displaying the most vibrant version of our game, and sports fans are responding in a manner that is great for Major League […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 11

Reid Detmers Salt Lake Bees

Illinois

Detmers to sign autographs Nov. 26

Detmers had an excellent showing Saturday night, July 24, 2021 in his Triple-A debut with the Salt Lake Bees against the Las Vegas Aviators. He struck out nine batters and allowed no runs on three hits over six innings. A strong offensive drive in addition to the Bees’ strong pitching outing led to a 6-0 shutout in the game. NOKOMIS -- Nokomis native Reid Detmers will be signing autographs at the Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum on Saturday, Nov. 26. The event […]

todayNovember 18, 2022 9

Atlanta Braves Austin Riley

MLB News

Braves, Riley ink 11-year, $212M extension

Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley is hitting .301 with 29 home runs and 68 RBIs this season. ATLANTA (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves signed All-Star Austin Riley to a $212 million extension, keeping the third baseman under contract through the 2033 season, the team announced Monday. Riley, 25, joined the Braves as a first-round pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. He is hitting .301 with 29 home runs and 68 RBIs through 101 games this season. Riley hit a career-high […]

todayAugust 2, 2022 4

Albert Pujols

MLB News

Pujols, Cabrera added to MLB All-Star Game rosters

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Active baseball legends Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera will each be part of the respective National League and American League rosters for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday. The game will be on July 19 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. "I am delighted that Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera have agreed to participate in the All-Star Game," Manfred said in a news release. "Albert and Miguel are two of the most accomplished […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 1

American Association Miles Wolff

American Association

American Association to establish Hall of Fame

Founder, former commissioner is charter inductee

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) is formally establishing a Hall of Fame. The 2022 inaugural class will be a part of the American Association All-Star Game festivities on July 11-12. The festivities will be at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., home of the Chicago Dogs. The lone inductee for 2022 is Miles Wolff. He is the founder of the league, and he served as league commissioner from 2006 to 2018. Wolff instrumental in independent and […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 13

Springfield Legends Classic

Prospect League

Legends Classic is coming to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Legends Classic is coming to Robin Roberts Stadium later this summer. The inaugural annual Classic will feature legends of both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. The teams will square off against each other in this special matchup, according to a news release from the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes is a member of the Prospect League, a partner league with Major League Baseball. The Classic will be a fun-filled night where […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 4

Gateway Grizzlies Evansville Otters July 4 2022

Frontier League

Gateway Grizzlies swept at home

SAUGET -- The Gateway Grizzlies again lost to the Evansville Otters at GCS Credit Union Ballpark Monday by a score of 6 to 1. The loss means the entire Independence Day weekend series results in a complete sweep by the Otters. It also marks the eighth consecutive loss against the Otters. For the second time in the series, the Grizzlies grabbed the lead at the bottom of the first inning of the game. That was courtesy of a fielder's choice, […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 7

Alton River Dragons

Alton River Dragons

Alton River Dragons downed at home 10-8

ALTON -- The visiting Cape Catfish took advantage of a seven-run sixth inning to down the Alton River Dragons 10-8 at Lloyd Hopkins Field Monday night. The River Dragons used five different position players with ties to the Riverbend region to get through the game on the mound. Robby Taul got the start and pitched five innings. Bryce Zupan, Blake Burris, and Mike Hampton would pitch in relief. After the Catfish scored twice in the top of the second, Alton […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 3

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