Adam Reifer News

The magazine had no idea the Redbirds would head into Thursday night's game at New Orleans riding a six-game losing streak after winning their season opener in Oklahoma City.

The spotlight will undoubtedly be on right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller, the Cardinals' No.

He left Lee's Summit West High School three years ago for a juco on the Kansas-Oklahoma line and... Kolten Wong helped Quad Cities win the Midwest League title in low Class A last season.

Scott Gorgen, who missed last season after undergoing elbow surgery, pitched four scoreless innings, and three relievers - including Adam Reifer - made the shutout stick as Double-A Springfield beat the New York Mets' Double-A Binghamton club 3-0 in an exhibition on Monday.

For most of the offseason it's been a poorly-kept secret the Cardinals are trying to move Kyle McClellan .