There are 8 article(s) tagged Mike Shildt:

• December 2019

  • Ben Johnson returning as Memphis Redbirds manager

    Ben Johnson, who starred in baseball and football at Germantown High, is returning for his second season as manager of the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds and is armed with the knowledge acquired in season one. 

    By Don Wade December 11, 2019

• October 2019

  • Wade: St. Louis Cardinals did more with less, but still not near enough

    The St. Louis Cardinals' season might have lasted longer than expected, but the end confirmed change is needed going forward.

    By Don Wade October 20, 2019

• September 2019

  • After winning titles in Memphis, Stubby Clapp in race for a pennant with Cardinals

    Former Memphis Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp is on the front lines as first base coach as St. Louis Cardinals pursue playoff berth.

    By Don Wade September 17, 2019

• June 2019

  • Birds of a Feather

    While the parent St. Louis Cardinals battle to stay in the playoff chase, the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds – far out of the playoff hunt – work to keep developing players to help the greater, big-league cause.

    By Don Wade June 30, 2019

• March 2019

  • For St. Louis Cardinals, ‘close’ is never good enough

    The St. Louis Cardinals, the Memphis Redbirds’ parent club, were above .500 the last three seasons, but failed to make the postseason. Under skipper Mike Shildt, who managed Memphis in 2015-16, the Cardinals are optimistic about 2019.

    By Don Wade March 28, 2019

• February 2019

  • Armed and dangerous: With a 105 mph fastball, Cardinals’ Jordan Hicks is a game-changer

    St. Louis Cardinals rookie reliever Jordan Hicks gave up only three “barreled” balls out of 216 put in play last season. But that’s what happens when you can throw 105 mph and your pitches dance.

    By Don Wade February 19, 2019

• October 2018

  • Stubby Clapp’s name continues to surface as major league teams fill vacancies

    Memphis Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp’s name emerged Tuesday afternoon as a possibility for major league positions with two organizations, including the parent St. Louis Cardinals.

    By Don Wade October 16, 2018

• September 2018

  • Memphis Springboard

    Father and son were both still in uniform. Dad had just managed the Memphis Redbirds to their second straight Pacific Coast League championship. His uniform was damp with champagne.

    By Don Wade September 20, 2018