The Cardinals announced they've reached a contract extension with Carlos Martinez that sets a new standard for a player in his first year of arbitration eligibility.
Carlos Martinez was diagnosed with a shoulder strain a day after leaving a start in the first inning, and the NL Central-leading Cardinals say the right-hander won't pitch again in 2015.
The Arizona Cardinals have made a one-year offer to free-agent running back Chris Johnson, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini on Tuesday.
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired outfielder Brandon Moss from the Cleveland Indians for left-handed pitching prospect Rob Kaminsky on Thursday.
The Cardinals hired Jen Welter as an assistant coaching intern for training camp and the preseason to work with inside linebackers. She is believed to be the first female coach in the NFL.
Jeff Luhnow, amid an FBI hacking investigation, has denied that he continued to use the same passwords after he left the Cardinals to join the Astros after the 2011 season.
