Spencer Hendricks

Spencer Hendricks first fell in love with baseball as a small lad when he witnessed Ray Lankford and Milt Thompson go back-to-back during some random regular season game in 1992. Ever since, he’s been obsessed with the Cardinals as well as the sport in general. When he isn’t glossing over baseball statistics, he can usually be found at a desk hidden in the back of his town’s local library, where he is employed. In addition to his work as a staff writer at Call to the Pen, he also writes for StanGraphs, a Cardinal themed blog.

Latest Updates

Stanton to Return Thursday

Good news for what’s left of the Miami Marlin fans, as the team’s lone offensive threat should be back in the starting lineup tomorrow for Thursday’s matchup against the Reds. The Marlins,…Read More

McCann May Begin Rehab Soon

Those who have Brian McCann on their fantasy baseball teams–or those who just like the Braves and want them to have their veteran backstop back in action–will be pleased to note that the 29-year-old…Read More

Rangers Won’t Rule Out Kyle Lohse

Kyle Lohse may not have found a team yet despite the calendar having flipped to March, but he may be eligible for the most potential suitors award of the offseason nonetheless. Count the Rangers as yet…Read More

Rafael Furcal May Miss Season Opener

It didn’t take long for Rafael Furcal‘s health to become an issue for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013. The elbow woes that ultimately ended the shortstop’s season in 2012 are still present,…Read More

Carlos Beltran Scratched from Lineup

Carlos Beltran won’t be in the Cardinal lineup today thanks to being struck in the toe by a pitch earlier in the week. The good news for Cardinal fans is that this move is purely a precaution, and…Read More

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Yovani Gallardo Has Groin Injury

Yovani Gallardo won’t be making his next spring training start thanks to groin tightness according…Read More

Brewers Talking to Lohse

Thanks to the quirky new rule involving draft picks with players who were offered a qualifying offer…Read More

Granderson Out 10 Weeks

In the first genuinely impacting news of the spring, Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees has suffered…Read More

Rockies Looking at Adding Niemann

It’s still speculation at this point, but the Colorado Rockies may be looking to acquire Tampa…Read More

Kemp to Sit Until March

The Dodgers have announced that star center fielder Matt Kemp will not be appearing in any spring training…Read More

Mets Would Consider Valverde for Closer Duties

The possibility still exists for the Mets to add Jose Valverde to the roster as the team’s closer.…Read More

Berkman’s Knees at ’80 Percent’

After being severely limited by knee troubles in 2012, Lance Berkman says he’s almost all the way…Read More

Reds, Bailey Avoid Arbitration

The Cincinnati Reds have taken the necessary steps to avoid putting their financial commitments in the…Read More

Gio Gonzalez to Pitch for Team USA

The upcoming World Baseball Classic has another big name committed to participate, as Washington National…Read More

Indians Sign Matsuzaka

Looking to add depth to their rotation, the Cleveland Indians have added veteran starter Daisuke Matsuzaka…Read More

Melky Cabrera Withdraws from WBC

Melky Cabrera has withdrawn his name from consideration for the World Baseball Classic rosters according…Read More

Kevin Millwood Retires

After 16 seasons in the major leagues, Kevin Millwood is calling it a career. The 38-year-old cited the…Read More

Dodgers Interested in Scott Rolen?

After all the spending the Dodgers have been doing lately, adding a veteran like Scott Rolen at the tail…Read More

Rangers Add Jeff Baker

The Rangers announced today they have given veteran utility-man and lefty-masher Jeff Baker a minor league…Read More

Mets, Bourn an Unlikely Match

Don’t look for the fleet-footed Michael Bourn to be patrolling center field in Citi Field, at least…Read More