ST. LOUIS -- Citing a desire to change philosophy and approach to managing a pitching staff, the Cardinals informed pitching coach Derek Lilliquist and bullpen coach Blaise Ilsley on Monday that their contracts would not be renewed for 2018.
President of baseball operations John Mozeliak said he expects the rest of manager Mike Matheny's staff to return next season. The exception to that is Ron "Pop" Warner, who stepped in as "quality control coach" when the organization underwent a midseason staff shakeup. Warner is likely to return to his previous role of assistant field coordinator.
Lilliquist spent 16 years in the organization, including the last six as the Major League pitching coach.