Opening Act unveiled for Adam Wainwright Concert at Hammons Field
As the historic Adam Wainwright Concert at Hammons Field, presented by Hatch Foundation and the City of Springfield, approaches fast on Friday, May 31, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to announce The HillBenders as the opening act, presented by Mercy. This banner event with Adam Wainwright and The HillBenders will
Cardinals Hit Parade Delivers 12-6 Win
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (22-16) wrapped out a season-high 15 hits and scored in five different innings in a 12-6 win over the Midland RockHounds (25-14) in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hammons Field. After dropping the first four games of the series, Springfield has won
Cardinals Snap Skid Thanks to Mendlinger's Walk-Off
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Noah Mendlinger hit a walk-off single to center field to score RJ Yeager from second base to give the Springfield Cardinals (21-16) a 3-2 win over the Midland RockHounds (25-13) on Saturday night at Hammons Field. With the win the Cards snapped a six-game losing streak and
Bedell's stellar outing not enough on Friday
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Midland RockHounds (25-12) scored six runs in the top of the 8th inning to erase a 4-1 Springfield lead as the Cardinals (20-16) dropped their sixth game in a row with a 9-4 loss on Friday night at Hammons Field. The defeat for Springfield was the
Springfield's rally falls short on Thursday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals (20-15) mounted a comeback but fell just short to the Midland RockHounds (24-12) 8-7 on Thursday night. The RockHounds have taken a 3-0 series lead and have guaranteed at least a series split. Decisions: W: Gunnar Hoglund (4-2) L: Max Rajcic (4-3) SV: Pedro
Cardinals prospect Jimmy Crooks talks unconventional path
Jimmy Crooks is the top catching prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals system. He fought his way to that title without a big Division 1 offer out of college. In this interview with Steve Granado, he details out his history through junior college, Oklahoma, the College World Series and now
Springfield falters to Midland Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals (20-14) fell 12-6 to the Midland RockHounds (23-12) on Wednesday night. Springfield held a brief 3-2 lead in the first inning but never led after that. Decisions: W: Gonzalez (1-0) L: Edwin Nuñez (0-2) Notables: - Springfield's last win at Hammons Field was on
Birds can't overcome rain, Rock Hounds Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals (20-13) fell in the series opener 6-4 to the Midland Rock Hounds (22-12). Springfield has now lost three straight games overall and five straight games at Hammons Field. Decisions: W: Chase Cohen (2-1) L: Tekoah Roby (2-2) SV: Pedro Santos (4) Notables: - Official
Big Innings, Miscues Sink Cards in 11-5 Loss
SPRINGDALE, AR – The Springfield Cardinals (20-12) made a season-high three errors and surrendered 11 unearned runs on Sunday afternoon in an 11-5 loss to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (16-15) at Arvest Ballpark in the series finale. The Cardinals conclude their two-city road trip 6-5. Decisions: W: Anthony Simonelli (3-0)
Cardinals suffer walkoff loss in 11 Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals (20-11) fell 6-5 in extra innings to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (15-15). It's the Cardinals second walkoff loss of the series. Decisions: W: Keylan Killgore (2-3) L: Matt Svanson (0-2) Notables: - Mike Antico homered on the third pitch of the game, his first
Rajcic dazzles in Springfield's first shutout win of 2024
SPRINGDALE, AR – Max Rajcic fired six scoreless innings, combining with Leonardo Taveras and Matt Svanson on the Springfield Cardinals’ (20-10) first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-15) on Friday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Cardinals ensured a winning road trip, improving
Cardinals Split Twinbill in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, AR – The Springfield Cardinals (19-10) split a doubleheader with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-14), taking the first game 6-3 but dropping the second game 1-0 on Thursday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Cardinals are 5-3 through the first eight games of their two-city road trip. Decisions: Game 1:
Cardinals #1 Prospect Tink Henk talks career in new interview
St. Louis Cardinals number one prospect Tink Hence is confident that he's good enough to be a Major Leaguer. In this sit down interview, Hence talks about his upbringing, development and a peak behind his headspace as he rockets through the Minor Leagues. Don't forget to subscribe to the Springfield
Cards Comeback Falls Short in 9-5 Loss to Naturals
SPRINGDALE, AR – The Springfield Cardinals (18-9) scored four unanswered runs but could not climb out of a five-run deficit in a 9-5 loss to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (13-13) in the series opener on Tuesday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark. The loss snapped the Cards’ three-game winning streak. Decisions: W:
Nathan Church named St. Louis organization Player of the Month for April
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that OF Nathan Church has been named St. Louis Minor League Player of the Month for April 2024. This is his first career Cardinals Minor League Player of the Month award. Church joins RHP Tink Hence, who was just named the
Cardinals Outlast Drillers in Extras, Win Third Straight
TULSA, OK – Matt Lloyd lined an RBI single to right center in the top of the 10th inning to score Chris Rotondo from second base and Jeremy Rivas started a key double play in the bottom of the inning as the Springfield Cardinals (18-8) defeated the Tulsa Drillers (11-14)
Cardinals Sweep Doubleheader in Tulsa Friday Night
TULSA, OK – Of the 14 innings in which the Springfield Cardinals (17-8) batted on Friday night, they scored two or more runs in six of them as swept a doubleheader from the Tulsa Drillers (11-13) 9-4 and 7-4 on Friday night at ONEOK Field in downtown Tulsa. The Cardinals
Springfield's Tink Hence wins Texas League Pitcher of the Month for April
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Minor League Baseball has announced that Springfield Cardinals starting pitcher Tink Hence has been named the Texas League Pitcher of the Month for April 2024. It’s the Cardinals' consensus top prospect’s first award this season. Hence made five starts in April for Springfield including an Opening Day
Max Rajcic talks high school, college and pro development
The St. Louis Cardinals have high-end top pitching prospects in their Minor League system, including number 13 prospect Max Rajcic. Rajcic sat down with Steve Granado to talk about his Orange Lutheran, UCLA and Team USA Baseball experiences while deep-diving into his career and development as he looks to become
Drillers Club Three Homers, Cards Fall 11-0
TULSA, OK – The Tulsa Drillers (11-11) hit three home runs while the Cardinals (15-8) managed just three hits as Springfield suffered its first shutout of the season, falling 11-0 on Wednesday afternoon at ONEOK Field in downtown Tulsa. After a 14-3 start, the Cardinals have dropped five of their
Hence Dominates Drillers, Cards Snap Four-Game Skid
TULSA, OK – Tink Hence set new career highs in strikeouts (10) and innings (7.0) as the Springfield Cardinals silenced the Tulsa Drillers (10-11) 6-2 at ONEOK Field on Tuesday night in downtown Tulsa. With the win the Cardinals snapped a four-game losing streak and concluded the month of April
Birds comeback falls short on Sunday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals dropped their fourth straight game at the hands of the Arkansas Travelers 15-8 on Sunday afternoon. Springfield erased a seven-run deficit before surrendering the lead in the top of the ninth. Decisions: W: Travis Kuhn (1-1) L: Ian Bedell (1-1) Notables: - Springfield lost
Cards can't mount comeback on Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals lost their third straight game on Saturday night by a 10-4 final at the hands of the Arkansas Travelers. It’s their longest losing streak of the young season. Decisions: W: Luis Curvelo (2-0) L: Max Rajcic (2-2) Notables: - Since starting the season 9-0,
Springfield drops both ends of a doubleheader
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals dropped both ends of a doubleheader against the Arkansas Travelers on Friday night. Game one (a continuation of Thursday’s game) finished with an 8-5 final. The nightcap ended in a 3-1 final. Decisions (Game 1): W: Garrett Davila (1-0) L: Matt Svanson (0-1) SV:
Thursday game suspended, to resume on Friday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Thursday night's game (April 25) against Arkansas has been suspended due to rain. The game will continue from the bottom of the fourth with Springfield leading 4-2 on Friday, April 26 at 5:15 PM. Thursday night’s resumption game will be played to nine innings, with a second