John Axford not enough for St. Louis Cardinals to give up Michael Blazek

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak made his first and only trade of the season Friday when he got right-handed reliever John Axford from the Milwaukee Brewers.

The St. Louis Cardinals Acquire Reliever From Milwaukee

BREAKING – The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired John Axford from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for a player to be named later, according to Kary Booher of the Springfield News Leader.

Triple Play: Clayton Kershaw, Edinson Volquez, Ichiro

Let’s just appreciate the greatness we have had the privilege of watching for the past 13 seasons. There will be plenty of time to debate Ichiro’s place in history after he has retired.

Very Impressive Weekend for the Cubs

Chicago Cubs fans know that their team will always keep them on their toes.

Triple Play: Jake Peavy, Michael Young, Joe Nathan

In this week’s Triple Play, we look at some of the players who are being bandied about in trade rumors, plus a few players who SHOULD be traded, along with our weekly Wainwright Walk Watch.

Triple Play: Chris Sale, Lance Berkman, Brandon McCarthy

This week, we examine an ace lefty, a couple of Giant pitchers who are anything but, a pitcher rebounding nicely from a horrific injury, and more.

Triple Play: Shelby Miller, Adam Wainwright, Ubaldo Jimenez

This week, we’re looking back at the gems the Cardinals’ pitched against the Rockies this weekend, a marquee outfielder who can’t get going, and more.

Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks: Three Points to Walk With

The St. Louis Cardinals opened the season in a competitive fashion in Arizona, splitting the first two games of the series, before dropping the final contest in a long, 16 inning affair last night. Here is a wrap on the series with three details from inside the series to walk away with.