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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 15h

Leading #stlcards Low-A Palm Beach relievers in ERA, BAA, a perfect save % and highest in K/9 and K/BB, RH Dylan Driessen is TCN Beach Birds Relief Pitcher of the Year. thecardinalnation.com/2026-palm-be...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 16h

In Saturday Arizona Fall League action, Peoria fell to Mesa. Three #stlcards played, CF Tai Peete, 1B Sammy Hernandez, and 2B Cade McGee. Hernandez singled twice and drove in one. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-ar...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Before his promotion to Palm Beach and season-ending injury, then 20-year-old RH Xavier Cruz, a native of the Dominican Republic, earned The Cardinal Nation’s selection as the top relief pitcher on the 2026 Florida Complex League Cardinals. thecardinalnation.com/2026-florida...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In the Arizona Fall League, Peoria beat Surprise on Friday. Six #stlcards saw action. Tekoah Roby returned with 3 scoreless, hitless IP with 1 BB and 6 Ks. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-ar...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

19-year-old right-hander Beiker Rodriguez, a native of Venezuela, is The Cardinal Nation’s selection as the top relief pitcher on the 2026 Dominican Summer League Cardinals. thecardinalnation.com/2026-dominic...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The #stlcards off-season means a new Roster Matrix. All 238 players in the system by level and position with all transactions on one page. The Roster Matrix at The Cardinal Nation is updated daily and is always FREE! Bookmark it! thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In Wednesday AFL action, Peoria lost to Scottsdale. #stlcards CF Tai Peete, 1B Sammy Hernandez, and 3B Cade McGee started. RHP Joseph King and LHP Michael Watson pitched in relief. Peete went 3-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-ar...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Memphis Redbirds’ first half was everything you could ask for, but the second had some humbling moments. The #stlcards AAA team had with an overall record of 83-67, won the International League first half championship but lost in the IL Championship Series. thecardinalnation.com/2026-memphis...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

After a rocky 1st half, Springfield improved dramatically, winning the North Division in the second half despite major personnel changes. The #stlcards Double-A club finished with an overall record of 78-59, won the Division Championship but lost in the finals. thecardinalnation.com/2026-springf...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kyle and I cover the news, starting with the MLB playoffs, especially CWS, ChC and MIL, new #stlcards P prospect Brian Curley, Quinn Mathews, arbitration eligibles (placeholders and extension candidates), AFL players Brandon Clarke and Tai Peete and more. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Springfield Cardinals are no more. The #stlcards' Double-A affiliate announced this evening that it will now go by the name “Ozarks Springbirds.” TCN's Jamie Santner reports from Route 66 Stadium. (free) thecardinalnation.com/double-a-spr...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Peoria Chiefs finished five games under .500 but improved over 2025. The #stlcards High-A club fell short of the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years. However, many in-season promotions upward helped fuel Springfield’s division title team. thecardinalnation.com/2026-peoria-...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Peoria fell to 1-2 in the Arizona Fall League after a Monday loss at Salt River. #stlcards prospect catcher Sammy Hernandez singled, tripled and scored, but reliever Nate Dohm took the loss. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-ar...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Class-A Palm Beach finished just above .500, improving over 2025. Despite the best full-season record in the division, the #stlcards' club fell short of the playoffs for the second straight year. At 208 transactions, the roster was in constant flux. (FREE) thecardinalnation.com/2026-palm-be...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The #stlcards held their end of season press conference and added another pitching prospect to the organization. The club is preparing for nine players eligible for arbitration. Our history feature highlights memorable happenings this week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Peoria fell to 1-1 in the AFL after a Sunday loss at Mesa. #stlcards reliever Nolan Sparks threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings, escaping an inherited two-on, one-out jam in the sixth with two strikeouts. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-ar...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

At .404 (21-31), the #stlcards rookie-level Florida Complex League club posted their seventh consecutive losing season. The hitters struggled more than the pitchers compared to the league. IF prospect Miguel Hernandez received FCL All-Star honors. thecardinalnation.com/2026-florida...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Peoria won its Arizona Fall League opener as #stlcards OF prospect Tai Peete doubled, homered and scored twice. Michael Watson fanned two in a perfect relief inning. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-ar...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

At .509 (28-27), the rookie-level #stlcards Dominican Summer League club posted their second consecutive winning season. On the young roster, the hitters performed better than the pitchers compared to the league. FREE article! thecardinalnation.com/2026-dominic...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Leaders in pitching rate stats across the #stlcards system in 2026. Prospect Jacob Odle led the org in ERA and K rate. Yhoiker Fajardo was tops in FIP and K minus BB percentage. thecardinalnation.com/2026-cardina...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Reviewing top pitchers across the #stlcards system in 2026. Traditional win and save counts continue to be less indicative. The win leader had lowest season total since at least 1963. And the organization saves leader had fewer than the leader in wins. thecardinalnation.com/2026-cardina...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our podcast starts with national award winners Rodriguez, Santana, Ragsdale and Jesus Baez. Bloom’s end of season presser including roster, lineup and rotation implications. Competing in '27 vs. '28 is debated and do the #stlcards have enough prospects? thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Top #stlcards minor league players on the bases in 2026. Ryan Mitchell made the most attempts and stole the most bases. Tre Richardson edged out one of his catching teammates as the system’s most efficient base stealer. thecardinalnation.com/2026-cardina...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

LHP Jared Shuster, who was with the #stlcards briefly before being outrighted three separate times in 2026, has opted for minor league free agency.

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Among top hitters, on-base artists, sluggers and more across the #stlcards minor league system in 2026, 19-year-old Rainiel Rodriguez topped three of nine top five rate lists (batting average, OPS and wRC+) and placed in the top five on three others. thecardinalnation.com/2026-cardina...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Cardinal Nation's 20th annual choices of the top players at each level of the #stlcards system follow stats leaders and season recaps by affiliate. 37 articles run daily from today into early November. Full schedule here: thecardinalnation.com/the-cardinal...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

2026 leaders across the #stlcards system in counting stats (hits, doubles, triples, HRs and more) include two players with system-high totals last reached in 1989 and 2011, respectively. thecardinalnation.com/2026-cardina...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In the final week, the #stlcards scored just 16 runs while going 1-5, finishing eight games under .500, 26 games out of first. Alec Burleson led MLB with 116 RBI. Our history feature highlights memorable happenings this week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Not only is #stlcards infield prospect Jesus Baez one of just 33 minor leaguers to hit 40 home runs in a season since 1963, but he is also a rarity due to his age, position, low K rate and high HR rate. thecardinalnation.com/jesus-baez-4...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Despite all three games at home, the Memphis Redbirds fell in the International League Championship Series. #stlcards C Jimmy Crooks continued his red-hot hitting, batting .500 with two home runs, seven RBI and an OPS of 1.715 in the three games. thecardinalnation.com/memphis-redb...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Double-A Springfield swept the Division Series but lost the last two games of the Finals at home to miss their second consecutive Texas League title. In the five games, #stlcards OF prospect Tai Peete hit .364 with two HRs, five runs scored and six RBI. thecardinalnation.com/springfield-...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The #stlcards 2026 minor league season ended with Memphis’ loss on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day Zach Levenson homered. Other standouts: Bligh Madris, Ramon Mendoza and Sandro Santana. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 1-1 on Wednesday as Springfield was eliminated. TCN’s Player of the Day, Memphis C Jimmy Crooks, had two singles, a HR, and five RBI. Other standouts: Mason Molina, Zach Levenson, Bligh Madris, Liam Doyle and Rainiel Rodriguez. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Podcast topics with Kyle Reis: Springfield playoff recap, award winners Rodriguez, Doyle, Molina and Baez, Memphis' playoff series, impact of 60% increase in HRs, Bernal’s Top 100 ranking and how the #stlcards might approach the off-season. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 0-2 on Tuesday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis catcher Jimmy Crooks, hit two singles, a home run, walked, stole a base and drove in two. Other standouts include Zach Levenson and Daniel Eagen. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Heading into the International League Championship, the Memphis Redbirds scored 20 runs in their last three games. Over the final regular season series, C Jimmy Crooks reached base in 14 of 18 PAs for a .737 OBP and 1.451 OPS. Tabarius White reports. thecardinalnation.com/memphis-redb...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In the second to last week of the 2026 season, the #stlcards lost both home series to the Giants and Nationals. Rookie Quinn Mathews posted a 2.63 ERA in two starts. Our history feature highlights memorable happenings this week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 1-1 on Sunday. TCNs Player of the Day, CF Tai Peete, went 5-for-5 including a double, a home run, a steal and four RBI in Springfield's Game 1 finals win. Other standouts: Franklin, Cho, Picone, Olsen, Tarlow and Ledbetter. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 1-0 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis’s Jimmy Crooks, was 3-for-4 with three RBI. Other standouts: Trey Paige, Chase Davis, Brody Moore and Jared Shuster. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 1-0 on Friday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis CF Chase Davis, singled, doubled, walked and drove in three. Other standouts: Brandt Thompson and Jimmy Crooks. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

With the playoffs just four days away, the Memphis offense is gearing up with 25 runs in their last two games. Over his last five starts, #stlcards LHP prospect Mason Molina has an ERA of 0.35 and 33 Ks in 25 2/3 innings. thecardinalnation.com/memphis-redb...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 2-0 on Thursday. TCN’s Players of the Day, Springfield, swept Tulsa in the Texas League North Division Series. Tai Peete, Cade McGee & Jesús Báez homered. Other standouts: Doyle, Eagen, Gurevitch, Harris, Tarlow, Paige & Levenson. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The #stlcards system was 1-0 on Wednesday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis LF Chase Davis, had three walks, a two-run home run, four RBI and two runs scored. Other standouts: Jurrangelo Cijntje, Trey Paige and Colton Ledbetter. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Despite not finishing in first place in either half, #stlcards Low-A Palm Beach Cards posted the best full-season record in the Florida State League East as the only team above .500 at 67-65.

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Though the #stlcards High-A Peoria Chiefs have no Midwest League All-Stars, now-Springfield OF Josiah Ragsdale has been honored for his play with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MIL) prior to the trade deadline.

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The #stlcards system 1-1 was on Tuesday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, SS Jesús Báez, was 3-for-4 with a walk, a walkoff two-run home run and three RBI in Springfield’s Game 1 win. Other standouts: Jack Gurevitch and Cade McGee. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our podcast starts with a Springfield playoff preview and look ahead to Memphis. Players include Fajardo, Doyle, Clarke, Baez, Rodriguez, Gurevitch, Molina, Levenson. The #stlcards’ eight AFL players are profiled, including Clarke, Roby, Peete, Hernandez. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The 2026 Arizona Fall League rosters include eight #stlcards players assigned to the Peoria Javelinas, headlined by TCN Top 20 prospects Tai Peete, Brandon Clarke and Tekoah Roby. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-na...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The #stlcards no. 1 prospect, 19-year-old C Rainiel Rodriguez, is the Texas League batting champion and he received his third league Player of the Week honors as a loaded Springfield team begins the playoffs Tuesday evening. thecardinalnation.com/springfield-...

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Brian Walton @b-walton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

There's a lot of buzz about SS prospect Jesús Báez's 39 home runs, but he also drove in 109 this season. That is the most in the #stlcards system in the 15 years since Nick Stavinoha also plated 109 back in 2011.

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