The Cardinal Nation blog

The number of St. Louis Cardinals minor league selections for all-star and elite competitions was down 18 percent from 2008.

After a robust 60 games-over-.500 total in 2008, the top six Cardinals minor league clubs posted their fourth losing mark in five years in 2009.

It has been 24 years since the Cardinals’ top two farm clubs have been in the post-season at the same time

Looking at the distances of Cardinals minor league affiliates compared to their NL Central peers

The St. Louis Cardinals system rosters are refreshed to reflect the three US-based short-season clubs: Batavia, Johnson City and the Gulf Coast League Cardinals.

The St. Louis Cardinals system rosters are refreshed to reflect the start of the regular season of the Dominican Summer League.

The St. Louis Cardinals system rosters are refreshed to reflect the start of the regular season of the Venezuelan Summer League.

With the worst pitching in the Texas League, the Springfield Cardinals are trying to outscore their opposition. They’re being led by an unexpected source, second baseman Daniel Descalso.

The entire Double-A bullpen for the Cardinals are new to the level this season and their early results reflect the difficulties in making the jump.

A complete listing of all 282 players currently known to be under contract in the St. Louis Cardinals organization from top to bottom by level and position.

Starting pitchers for Memphis, Springfield, Palm Beach and Quad Cities to open the 2009 season.

The Springfield Cardinals of the Double-A Texas League have announced their 24-man season-opening roster.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Friday, April 3.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Thursday, April 2.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Wednesday, April 1.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Tuesday, March 31.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Monday, March 30.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Sunday, March 29.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Saturday, March 28.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Friday, March 27.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ 2009 full season minor league rosters are beginning to take shape.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Wednesday, March 25.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Tuesday, March 24.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Monday, March 23.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Sunday, March 22.

The eighth look at St. Louis Cardinals minor league franchises offers a summary of all locations by season over the last 35 years.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Friday, March 20.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Thursday, March 19.

St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training game action from Wednesday, March 18.

The fifth in-depth look at St. Louis Cardinals minor league franchises continues with their Double-A entry, currently the Springfield Cardinals of the Texas League.

A new series highlighting St. Louis Cardinals minor league results system-wide from 1984 through 2008.

A series of quick hits on and links to recent St. Louis Cardinals baseball news.

A complete listing of all 306 players currently known to be under contract in the St. Louis Cardinals organization from top to bottom by level assigned and primary position.