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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 4
Controversial call brings rain-delayed White Sox-Cardinals game to abrupt end
Umpire C.B. Bucknor is in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasons.
St. Louis Cardinals News / ClutchPoints / February 4
Cardinals’ big league plans for Minor League Player of the Year
Catcher Ivan Herrera had some brief stints in MLB with the St. Louis Cardinals, and president John Mozeliak indicated back at the Winter Meetings that he could have a good chance to be with the big league club after Spring Training this season, and Herrera opened up on the opportunity.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 20
Contreras, Herrera to share a new era 
For the sake of this post, the s in Contreras is silent. On Friday, the unexpected happened: Andrew Knizner was nontendered and the Cardinals officially ushered in the Ivan Herrera era, which is just very fun to say.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 26
The Minor League Season Is Over
Keep reading for a review of each team and some players that stood out to me. The St. Louis Cardinals minor league season officially ended on Sunday with the Memphis Redbirds losing 8-2 and finishing the season with a 71-78 record.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 13
Quick Hits: Liberatore, Herrera, Palacios
As the Cardinals waddle through the last month of the season, the Cardinals don’t have anything to play for in the standings. The remaining few weeks of games, though, could have an impact on the standings next season.
St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
Cardinals activate Adam Wainwright from 15-day IL
He last pitched on July 4, as shoulder inflammation and (as implied by Cardinals manager Olli Marmol) a broader range of nagging injuries sent Wainwright to the IL for the second time this season.
St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Cardinals announce roster moves to deal with injuries
The Cardinals lost a couple players to injury in Tuesday night's game, and as a result, some prospects will get a chance in the bigs.
Cardinals Taking Trio Of Prospects To London Series To Bolster Depth Vs. Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for unexpected roster movements in their upcoming overseas travel against the Chicago Cubs this weekend with a taxi squad.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 20
The Ivan Herrera Conundrum
The catcher is having a huge year in Triple-A but seems to be blocked at the MLB level. The St. Louis Cardinals will have some interesting decisions to make at the trade deadline.
MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 17, 2023
Early Minor League Season Progress Reports for Key Prospects
Let’s dive into some already well-known names while evaluating who could continue making an impact this season We are now through two full weeks of minor-league baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 20, 2023
Ivan Herrera is the #6 prospect. Who is the #7 prospect?
Three players, all with between 179 and 177 votes, make this the closest race by far. I had not prepared for this contingency. We had a tie. A full-blown tie.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 22, 2023
Prospects We May See in the Majors: Catchers
Willson Contreras is entrenched as the starter but there are still a few names that could help this year. I’m back with the last part of my upper level prospects series after a brief hiatus to discuss the St.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 19, 2022
Possible backup catching options
The Cardinals could try to improve at backup catcher. Here are some possible improvements. I don’t mean to pick on Andrew Knizner. I really don’t. The Cardinals are very likely to head into the 2023 season with him as the backup catcher and Ivan Herrera as the next man up.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2, 2022
Cardinals, Braves among teams that have spoken to A's about Sean Murphy
A’s catcher Sean Murphy stands as one of the likeliest trade candidates of the offseason, and Oakland is unsurprisingly receiving a fairly wide array of interest in the former Gold Glover.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 29, 2022
An Overview of the Catching Trade Market
There are plenty of quality catchers on the block this winter and this is where the Cardinals should be looking for their starting catcher. On Sunday I took a look at the top free agent catchers available and I wasn’t thrilled.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 17, 2022
Coming up with a potential trade for Sean Murphy
Wondering what Sean Murphy will demand in a trade? I attempt to figure it out The Cardinals were the 27th best team in baseball at catcher last year. And frankly, I don’t know what the Rockies, Angels or Reds did at catcher, because I struggle to see how they ranked that high with -0.6 fWAR on the season.
MLB News / Sportsnaut / August 1, 2022
Cardinals pitching two different trade packages to Nationals for Juan Soto
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Cards’ current offer for Soto does not include both young infielder Dylan Carlson and their top prospects.
St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5, 2022
Cardinals select contract of C Austin Romine, option C Ivan Herrera
The Cardinals will be the fifth team in the last four years for the longtime-Yankee-turned-journeyman.
St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16, 2022
Cardinals to place Yadier Molina on IL with knee soreness
Catching prospect Ivan Herrera will be recalled to take his place on the active roster.
St. Louis Cardinals News / The Cold Wire / May 25, 2022
Cardinals Keep Handing Out Great Opportunities In 2022
The St. Louis Cardinals are just one of those teams that is not only always right in the thick of the postseason race, but also a team that finds roles for any player on their roster or in their system.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 21, 2021
2022 Is a Big Year for Cardinals Catchers
With Yadier Molina approaching retirement, the catcher position is due for major upheaval in 2023. Ivan Herrera’s timeline will become more certain next year while other catchers are competing for a future in St.
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