St. Louis Cardinals News

Cardinals Sign Veteran Alex Cora: A Fan's Reaction*

By signing Veteran infielder Alex Cora to a minor league deal, the St. Louis Cardinals have given themselves more experience when necessary. Cora will get an $800,000 bonus if he is moved up to the forty man roster. With spring training just getting started, Cora is one of only...

Cards sign veteran pitcher Scott Linebrink*

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with veteran pitcher Scott Linebrink on a minor league contract for the upcoming 2012 season.

New look, new faces, new year at MLB spring training*

Just 106 days after the surprising St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series, baseball returns this weekend when pitchers and catchers for the Seattle Mariners report to spring training in Peoria, Ariz. There's been a whole lot of change since the Texas Rangers' David Murphy flied out to Allen Craig for the final out of 2011. Tony La Russa is gone. Bobby Valentine is back.

Cardinals Sign 17-year-old Andres Serrano: A Fan's Take*

Even though the St. Louis Cardinals are not lacking in the pitching department, they have just finalized a deal to sign 17-year-old Dominican Andres Serrano. There is a pending investigation by the MLB to determine Serrano's age and identity, but once that is settled the deal...

2012 MLB Free Agency: St. Louis Cardinals Sign Reliever Scott Linebrink To Minor League Deal*

On Friday afternoon, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with relief pitcher Scott Linebrink . Cards agree to a minor league deal with Scott Linebrink with an invite to Major League Spring Training #stlcards — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 10, 2012 The 35-year-old pitched 54.3 innings in 64 appearances for the Atlanta Braves in 2011 ...

Here's a shock: Pujols 5 gets a new name*

Albert Pujols' West Port Plaza restaurant, Pujols 5, opened Thursday with a new name and no connection to the departed St. Louis Cardinals slugger.

St. Louis restaurant named for Albert Pujols gets new name*

It was a culinary paradox: How could a Missouri sports bar and grill named for slugger Albert Pujols continue to exist after he departed the beloved St. Louis Cardinals for the dreaded West Coast via free agency? Answer: It couldn't. The Pujols 5 Westport Grill is being renamed. John Marecek, a sports talk radio host on KTRS in St. Louis, had the scoop on Twitter on Wednesday night: Pujols 5 ...

St. Louis Rams get $124M plan to upgrade dome*

The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission unveiled a plan Wednesday that calls for $124 million in improvements to the Edward Jones Dome in hopes of making sure the city doesn't lose another NFL team.

St. Louis Cardinals May Deal Kyle McClellan from Full Bullpen: Fan Reaction*

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Jan. 28 that the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in making a trade for relief pitcher Kyle McClellan. He was a reliever going into spring training in 2011 before starter Adam Wainwright went down with a season-ending elbow injury.

MLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt St. Louis Cardinals Talk Goes On Indefinitely*

Who knew that the MLB rumor mills would be so well-stocked so late in the Hot Stove League season: The St. Louis Cardinals are still in the Roy Oswalt hunt, which seems to have come down to the Cardinals—already stocked with former Astros —and the Texas Rangers . What else it might come down to: The Cardinals' ability to trade Kyle McClellan , whose contract they recently tendered at $2.5 ...

Cardinals, Rangers interested in signing Oswalt*

The St. Louis Cardinals are “close” to signing to free agent starting pitcher Roy Oswalt as of reports late Friday night surfaced but nothing has been finalized yet.

Two St. Louis Cardinals' Prospects Listed as Top 30 Prospects: Fan Reaction*

MLB.com has listed the top 100 prospects among Major League Baseball's 30 teams. The good news is that two members of the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system are in the top 30. Shelby Miller, who pitched for the AA Springfield (Mo.) Cardinals last year was rated at...

St. Louis Cardinals Open Online Museum: Fan Reaction*

The St. Louis Cardinals have opened their online museum and hall of fame. The point of the online museum is to display some of the artifacts that don't quite have a home yet. The physical museum closed in 2008 as the team is waiting for construction of a hall of fame in a new...

Roy Oswalt expected to sign with St. Louis Cardinals; Dwight Howard calls out teammates after loss - sports links*

Also, former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator reportedly hired in the same position for the Indianapolis Colts.

Roy Oswalt: Cardinals Rumors Get Louder*

Up until Friday night rumors about the St. Louis Cardinals signing Roy Oswalt have been mostly theoretical—the Boston Red Sox seemingly traded Marco Scutaro specifically to afford him, and the Cardinals have all five starters under solid-sized contracts, right down to the underperforming Jake Westbrook . Then Jim Duquette suggested the Cardinals were the clear frontrunners , with the Houston ...

Roy Oswalt Rumors: Potential Deal With Cardinals Fuels Speculation By Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal*

Veteran MLB starting pitcher Roy Oswalt has been linked to the St. Louis Cardinals via free agency, and the Cardinals have denied any pending move , but leave it to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports to stoke the flames. His thoughts on Oswalt to the Cardinals go in many different directions, but all of them are at least a little bit interesting. For example, there have been reports that the Cardinals ...

Jason Motte, Cardinals agree at $1.95 million*

The Associated Press The Associated Press ST. LOUIS Cardinals closer Jason Motte has agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract after helping St. Louis win the World Series. The 29-year-old reliever was 5-2 with a 2.25 ERA and nine saves last season, earning the closer's role in late August and getting five saves in the postseason. Motte closed out the NL championship series and the World ...

World Series star Jaime Garcia raises money for March of Dimes*

McALLEN - Grinding their way through comeback after comeback, the St. Louis Cardinals played 180 games en route to a World Series championship.Jack McCreery watched 177 of them.McCreery, a lifelong Cardinals fan, missed a few games early in the season when his cable went out but otherwise...

NL Central Belongs to Cardinals with Departure of Prince Fielder: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Cardinals got some welcome news. Prince Fielder will no longer be playing for the Milwaukee Brewers. Like another NL Central slugging first baseman before him, Fielder switched to the American League when he signed a $214 million, nine-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

Closer Jason Motte Signs One-Year Pact with St. Louis Cardinals: Fan Reaction*

The St. Louis Cardinals got their final player under contract before the salary arbitration deadline. The Associated Press reports closer Jason Motte and the Cardinals agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million deal. Motte was a vital part of the postseason for St.

La Russa to coach NL All-Stars this summer*

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Tony La Russa retired after the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last year but will still coach the National League All Stars in July.

Trophy tour lets fans see MLB's biggest prize*

ALTON - For some, the next best thing to being there is standing beside the St. Louis Cardinals ' 2011 World Series trophy.U.S. Cellular, the official wireless sponsor for the St. Louis Cardinals , and the 2011 World Series Champions brought The Commissioner's Trophy to Alton's U.S....

Tony LaRussa to Manage NL All-Stars in Retirement: Fan Reaction*

The Associated Press reports retired St. Louis Cardinals' manager will skipper the National League All-Stars July 10 in Kansas City. It will mark just the second time in Major League Baseball history that a retired manager has come back to take over an all-star team.

St. Louis Cardinals Visit White House: Fan Reaction*

The St. Louis Cardinals visited the White House as President Barack Obama congratulated the 2011 World Series champions . Most of the team's players posed for a picture with the president and First Lady Michelle Obama. There were two noted absences .

Obama honors champion St. Louis Cardinals*

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday dubbed the St. Louis Cardinals the "greatest comeback team in the history of baseball'' thanks to their thrilling late-season charge into the playoffs and death-defying, seven-game triumph in last November's World Series.

Team Concept Works for St. Louis Cardinals: Fan Take*

A recent article on ESPN.com had an interesting take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Players on the current team were interviewed as to who they thought would take the lead in the clubhouse now that Albert Pujols and Tony LaRussa have moved on.

St. Louis Cardinals: Have They Replaced the Power That Left with Albert Pujols?*

The St. Louis Cardinals lost the best player in Major League Baseball this offseason. Cardinals fans around the country were devastated to find out that first baseman Albert Pujols left St. Louis to join the Los Angeles Angels . Not only did the Cardinals lose a great first baseman in Pujols, but they also lost arguably the best hitter in the Majors. Pujols was among the league leaders in home ...

Obama honors St. Louis Cardinals at White House*

President Obama is hailing the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals as heroes — and calling them the "greatest comeback team in the history of baseball."

Obama honors St. Louis Cardinals without La Russa and Pujols*

President Obama is hailing the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals as heroes -- and calling them the 'greatest comeback team in the history of baseball.'

St. Louis Cardinals to meet with President Obama*

-The United States President Barrack Obama and the White House staff will welcome the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday to honor the team's 2011 victory.

MLB 2012 St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training Schedule*

With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the St. Louis Cardinals have plenty to look forward to this season and perhaps another return to the World Series. The Cardinals train at Roger Dean Stadium located in Jupiter, Florida.

Cards are at peace with exit*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols is long gone, and the St. Louis Cardinals seem just fine about defending their World Series title without him. Their fans, too.

Carlos Beltran ready for a big year with the Cardinals*

(AP) -- No St. Louis Cardinals player can be happier to have Carlos Beltran on their side than pitcher Kyle Lohse. The new right fielder is a .564 career hitter against Lohse with four home runs, six doubles and 12 RBIs.

Cardinals excited to pick up Beltran*

No St. Louis Cardinals player can be happier to have Carlos Beltran on his side than pitcher Kyle Lohse.

St. Louis Cardinals' Top Brass Speaks Party Line Regarding Pujols: Fan Reaction*

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of their Winter Warm-Up fan gathering at a downtown hotel. MLB.com reports principal owner Bill DeWitt Jr. stated the same thing general manager John Mozeliak did on Jan. 15. The Cardinals did everything they could to secure a new contract for...

Fans line up to meet Champion St. Louis Cardinals*

Mike McCartney of Roodhouse, Ill., left, gets signatures from Brandon Dickson, center, whose first season with the Cardinals was 2011, and minor league player Matt Adams.

Cardinals confident in Post-Pujols era*

(AP) - Albert Pujols is long gone, and the St. Louis Cardinals seem just fine about defending their World Series titlewithout him. Their fans, too. General manager John Mozeliak got a favorable reception at the team's annual Winter Warmup this weekend when he revisited the negotiations.

Cardinals disappointed about Yadier Molina's absence at Winter Warm-Up*

Fans of Yadier Molina are being shut out this weekend at the St. Louis Cardinals ' 16th annual Winter-WarmUp.

John Mozeliak Addresses Pujols' Departure at Charity Event: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports St. Louis Cardinals' general manager John Mozeliak had a "very emotional" time regarding Albert Pujols. But Mozeliak said he had to move on and the organization has a stable core of players that he says will put them in a "great...

Fans should again flock to Warm-Up*

The annual St. Louis Cardinals ' Winter Warm-Up is turning 16.

Mizzou Arena on Cardinals Caravan statewide tour*

College basketball fans who also are part of the Redbird Nation will be able to meet World Series MVP David Freese and other St. Louis Cardinals before Saturday's Texas-Missouri game in Columbia.

St. Louis Cardinals met with fans in Springfield*

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Members of the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals met with fans in Springfield on Friday at the practice facility at Hammons Field. This was a wonderful chance for fans to meet some of the players and the team's new manager.

Autographed World Series cap found on highway will be auctioned for charity*

Baseball Card City employee Jacob Haig, right, examines signatures on a St. Louis Cardinals cap brought to the Peoria store in November 2011 by Joe Couri, left, of Brimfield, who found the cap during his commute to Peoria on Interstate 74. Couri donated the hat Thursday to the silent auction of the Joyce Thome benefit event for the Children's Hospital of Illinois happening Saturday at the Peoria ...

Five St. Louis Cardinals for Fantasy Baseball Managers to Consider*

With fantasy baseball staple Albert Pujols gone, here are five intriguing fantasy players wearing the St. Louis uniform: Yadier Molina, C - Considering the dearth of offensive production from catchers, Molina looks better every year.

Mozeliak, La Russa, Matheny highlight of Warm-Up events*

The St. Louis Cardinals have released new details about this weekend's 2012 Winter Warm-Up.

La Russa: Pujols offered discount to Cards; Tony says St. Louis fans should still cheer him*

Albert Pujols offered the St. Louis Cardinals a hometown discount before signing with the Los Angeles Angels , Tony La Russa said this week in an interview on KNBR-AM in San Francisco.

Pujols stops for golf in Cape Girardeau*

Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols made a stop in Cape Girardeau Tuesday for a round of golf.

La Russa: Pujols offered Cards discount before signing with Angels*

Albert Pujols offered the St. Louis Cardinals a hometown discount before signing with the Los Angeles Angels , Tony La Russa said this week in a radio interview.

Cardinals to get White House honor*

The World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals will be honored by President Barack Obama at the White House.

Cardinals to visit the White House*

The World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals will be honoured by U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House on Jan. 17.

St. Louis Cardinals to get White House honor*

ST. LOUIS -- The World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals will be honored by President Barack Obama at the White House on Jan. 17.

St. Louis Cardinals' Fans Can See Tony LaRussa at Two ARF Events*

Tony LaRussa's 16 years in St. Louis rubbed off on him. Even though the venerable manager retired from the St. Louis Cardinals back in early November, he still finds time to connect with Cardinals' fans. The landmark Peabody Opera House in St.

Cardinals to be honored at White House*

The St. Louis Cardinals ' World Championship team will visit President Obama at the White House on Jan. 17, the White House said Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals To Visit White House January 17th*

Albert Pujols Not Expected To Attend Trip With His Former Team Fresh off the team's 11th World Series Championship last October, the St. Louis Cardinals will visit President Barack Obama at the White House January 17th, according to a source within the Cardinals' organization. Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch says the team's former 1st baseman, Albert Pujols, is not expected to make ...

Cardinals to meet with President Obama*

Members of the St. Louis Cardinals World Series Champion team will travel to Washington, D.C. for a face-to-face meeting with President Obama, according to a source.

Lilliquist replaces Duncan as Cards pitching coach*

Derek Lilliquist will be making the calls from the St. Louis Cardinals dugout instead of receiving them next season. The Cardinals retooled their coaching staff Friday while Dave Duncan takes an open-ended leave of absence, elevating Lilliquist from bullpen coach to pitching coach and replacing him in the pen with Dyar Miller.

Lilliquist replaces Duncan as Cardinals pitching coach*

Derek Lilliquist, who lives in Vero Beach during the offseason, will be making the calls from the St. Louis Cardinals dugout instead of receiving them next season.

Derek Lilliquist to fill in for Dave Duncan as St Louis Cardinals pitching coach*

ST. LOUIS — Derek Lilliquist will be making the calls from the St. Louis Cardinals dugout instead of receiving them next season. The Cardinals retooled their coaching staff Friday while Dave Duncan takes an open-ended leave of absence, elevating Lilliquist from bullpen coach to pitching coach and replacing him in the pen with Dyar Miller. Read full article >>

Sports digest: St. Louis Cardinals are unsure about pitching coach Dave Duncan's return*

Mayweather gets start of jail sentence delayed until June 1

World Series Trophy to stop in metro-east during 3-month tour*

The St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Championship Trophy will be coming to Belleville, Shiloh, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Collinsville, Wood River, Alton and Granite City during a three-month tour sponsored by U.S. Cellular.

Dan Kantrovitz named Cardinals' new scouting director*

Dan Kantrovitz on Friday was named the St. Louis Cardinals ' new director of scouting, while Matt Slater was promoted to director of player personnel.

St. Louis Cardinals Enter New Era: A Fan's View*

It was recently revealed that Dave Duncan, pitching coach extraordinaire for the St. Louis Cardinals, will take a leave of absence to tend to his ailing wife, who is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor. Duncan, who has been inextricably linked to Tony La Russa for an...

Cardinals coach Duncan asks for leave of absence*

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan has asked for a leave of absence to be with his wife as she continues to recover from surgery to remove a brain tumor.

Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan taking leave of absence to attend to wife*

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan is taking a leave of absence to attend to wife Jeanine as she recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor. The team said Thursday night that no timetable has been determined for Duncan’s return. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the 66-year-old Duncan intends to step down. Read full article >>

Dave Duncan will not return as Cardinals' pitching coach in 2012*

Dave Duncan will not be in the dugout for his 17th season as the St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach in 2012.

Cardinals' Duncan taking leave of absence*

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan is taking a leave of absence to attend to wife Jeanine as she recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor. The team said Thursday night that no timetable has been determined for Duncan's return. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the 66-year-old Duncan intends to step down.

Cardinals Caravan Coming to Springfield January 13*

Springfield, MO - The St. Louis Cardinals announced today the schedule for the team's 2012 Cardinals Caravan which will make stops in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Iowa and Tennessee.

Matheny and Motte headline Cardinals Caravan stop in Springfield*

January 13, 2012 at SPRINGFIELD , MO – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today the schedule for the team’s 2012

MLB Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Showing Interest In Roy Oswalt?*

Starting pitching hasn't really been a major target for the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason, but Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe is reporting that they're showing interest in free agent Roy Oswalt . Oswalt is reportedly willing to accept a one-year contract, and teams like the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have also shown interest. Oswalt, 34, spent last season with the Philadelphia ...

Wichita Pair Weds At Baseball Stadium*

The bride wore a white hoodie, the groom wore St. Louis Cardinals red and home plate served as the altar for a very special wedding in Wichita.

Five MLB Teams that Should Do Well in 2012: Fan Take*

Major League Baseball had a banner year in 2011. The wild card St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series in seven games over the American League West champion Texas Rangers. The 2012 season may be even more exciting as teams may even get an extra wild card entry .

St. Louis Rams fire coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney after 2-14 season*

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams fired coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney on Monday, a day after the team wrapped up a 2-14 season tied for the NFL’s worst. The Rams made a six-win improvement last season and played for the NFC West title in the finale, but were just 10-38 overall in three seasons with Spagnuolo and Devaney calling the shots. Devaney joined the front office in ...

Five Things to Watch in the 2012 MLB Season: Fan Take*

Spring training is less than two months away for Major League Baseball. It seems just yesterday that the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games during late October. Now that the winter meetings are over and most free agents have signed with teams, it's time...

TOP 10, NO. 2: Cards cap crazy year with crown*

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is No. 2 on the top local stories of 2011, as voted by The Telegraph staff. The countdown will conclude with the top story, on Sunday.ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals turned an improbable late-season run into an unbelievable World Series...

No Pujols, no problem: Cardinals sign Beltran at bargain*

This whole not having Albert Pujols retire with the St. Louis Cardinals thing keeps getting easier and easier. It was announced on Thursday that former Cardinal killer Carlos Beltran signed with St. Louis on Thursday with the signing being announced sometime after the holidays.

Sports Moment of 2011: David Freese and the St. Louis Cardinals Shock the World*

(The following was written by a life-long Chicago Cubs fan, me, eternally hoping that stuff like this will finally happen to my favorite team.) The best sports moments are the ones that are just too corny to be real, the kind that have to be seen to be believed, those whose...

St. Louis Cardinals 2011 Year in Review: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Cardinals had a fantastic year in 2011. Despite early setbacks and injuries in spring training, the Cardinals won the World Series eight months later. Here's a look at the year St. Louis and their fans had in the baseball-crazed city.

Barret Browning drafted by World Champion Cardinals*

Wayne County baseball star Barret Browning is playing “winterball” with Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Republic. He was recently selected in the Rule 5 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Carlos Beltran signs deal with St. Louis Cardinals*

Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, fortifying the teamand#8217;s lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols.

Carlos Beltran Adds Meat to St. Louis Cardinals' Lineup: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Cardinals have added a steady bat to their lineup and have helped plug a hole left by the departure of Albert Pujols. Carlos Beltran has signed a two-year deal worth $26 million as reported by the Associated Press.

Carlos Beltran and St. Louis Cardinals agree to 2-year deal pending physical*

ST. LOUIS — Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team’s lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols. The team disclosed the agreement Thursday night and said it expects to make a formal announcement shortly after the holidays. Read full article >>

Cardinals ink Beltran to two-year contract*

ST. LOUIS — Outfielder Carlos Beltran and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year, $26 million contract Thursday night.

Beltran agrees to two-year deal with Cardinals*

Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team's lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols. The team disclosed the agreement Thursday night and said it expects to make a formal announcement shortly after the holidays.

Carlos Beltran Contract: Cardinals Spend One Deci-Pujols To Bring Beltran To St. Louis*

The St. Louis Cardinals got their man. Okay, their other man—less than a month after Albert Pujols spurned them for the Los Angeles Angels , the Cardinals signed longtime NLCS nemesis Carlos Beltran for one Deci-Pujols over one-fifth of a Pujols year—or two years and $26 million, if you haven't yet switched over to the metric system. Rafael Furcal might not have returned to the Cardinals if ...

Beltran agrees to 2-year deal with champion Cardinals*

Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, fortifying the team's lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols.

Carlos Beltran Contract With St. Louis Cardinals Worth $26 Million Over 2 Years*

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms with veteran outfielder Carlos Beltran on Thursday, and some details of the deal have emerged. Beltran's contract is worth $26 million over two seasons , according to Derrick Goold. Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Beltran received a full no-trade clause from the Cards. Over at Viva El Birdos, they've already begun a thorough review of Beltran ...

2012 MLB Free Agents: St. Louis Cardinals Must Go All-Out for Carlos Beltran*

While the Cardinals are in a good position to win the National League Central, their offense is now dealing with a major void. If they are going to cement their status as kings of the Central, and maintain in contention to win the World Series, they will need another bat. That bat is Carlos Beltran . According to a tweet by Jon Heyman of CBSSports, the Cardinals are ramping up talks with Beltran ...

Beltran reaches 2-year, $26M deal with Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, fortifying the team's lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols.

St. Louis Cardinals' Edwin Jackson to donate bikes to Columbus kids*

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Columbus. About 100 children from the Columbus Parks and Recreation will receive bikes from hometown baseball hero and pitcher Edwin Jackson during his 1st Annual  100 Bikes for the Holid ay's event.

Albert Pujols and the 20 Greatest Figures in St. Louis Cardinals History*

One of the greatest St. Louis Cardinals of all time has finished writing his chapter of the book. That's right, first baseman Albert Pujols has left St. Louis after signing a huge 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim .  With his legacy over in St. Louis, it's a perfect time to look back and reflect on 20 of the best players in Cardinals history. Here we go. Begin Slideshow

MLB Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Must Sign Prince Fielder to Remain in Contention*

After appearing to be the favorite to re-sign first baseman Albert Pujols, the St. Louis Cardinals were spurned when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Angels instead. In order to ease the pain of that loss, though, the Cards ought to make a run at first baseman Prince Fielder . According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals may be delaying making a move on Carlos ...

Five Players to Watch for the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Cardinals will have a tough time repeating as World Series champions in 2012. Sure, they lost Albert Pujols to the Los Angeles Angels, but he's just one player. It's difficult to repeat as champions in any sport, least of all baseball where not many teams make...

St. Louis baseball writers to honor 2011 & 1982 Series champs, Mozeliak, La Russa*

The 2011 and 1982 St. Louis Cardinals World Series champions will be honored a the 54th Annual St. Louis Baseball Writers Dinner at the Millennium Hotel.

St. Louis Cardinals Winning Legacy Goes Back to 1943: Fan Reaction*

Baseball fans sometimes make the ultimate nerds. Consider this article on The Hardball Times regarding the St. Louis Cardinals and their longevity as one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Author Chris Jaffe noted Dec. 16 that the Cardinals have spent 25,000 days above the...

Michael Cuddyer Contract: St. Louis Cardinals Dodge Bad-Defense Bullet*

The St. Louis Cardinals were rumored to have interest in Michael Cuddyer , who  signed over the weekend  with the Colorado Rockies , but given the terms of his contract—reportedly three years, $31.5 million—it looks like it was a good thing they failed to be the high bidder on the erstwhile Minnesota Twins almost-star. The thing about Michael Cuddyer is that the narrative that exists about him ...

MLB Rumors 2011: Carlos Beltran Still Makes Perfect Sense, St. Louis Cardinals Still Mum*

Until Albert Pujols left the St. Louis Cardinals and turned this Hot Stove League over, the Cardinals and Carlos Beltran were best connected by Beltran's two-year stint as the team's worst NLCS nightmare, slugging .958 for the Houston Astros in the 2004 NLCS and .667 for the New York Mets in 2006, shortly before Adam Wainwright threw the most perfect curveball anyone has ever seen to get those ...

Lefty reliever JC Romero joins Cardinals*

Left-handed reliever J.C. Romero has agreed to a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 35-year-old last season between Philadelphia and Colorado, going 1-0 with a 4.01 ERA in 24 2-3 innings over 36 games. Romero ended the 2011 season with Colorado after beginning the year with Philadelphia.

J.C. Romero joins St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen*

ST. LOUIS, Missouri -- Left-handed reliever J.C. Romero , a former University of Mobile standout, has agreed to a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals sign J.C. Romero*

The St. Louis Cardinals signed left-handed relief pitcher J.C. Romero to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Cardinals ink Furcal to 2-year contract*

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Veteran shortstop Rafael Furcal has opted to return to the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals, signing a two-year contract, the team said Wednesday.

Deidre Pujols Does Her Husband No Favors; The Nets Back Prokhorov*

Albert Pujols' wife was insulted that the St. Louis Cardinals wanted to pay her husband $150 million to play baseball, the cash-strapped New York Mets borrow $40 million, and the New Jersey Nets endorse Mikhail Prokhorov for the Russian presidency.Related: The Genius of Tony La Russa; NFL Concussion Lawsuits Move Ahead

MLB Free Agents 2012: Carlos Beltran and 5 Targets for the St. Louis Cardinals*

Albert Pujols is gone, so now the St. Louis Cardinals have some holes to fill if they want to defend their World Series title in 2012. Fortunately, though some of the bigger names are off the market, there is still plenty of talent to be had for the right price. The Cardinals certainly have some money to spend after saving $250 million by not re-signing their star slugger. So, here are five free ...

Furcal re-signs with Cardinals*

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Shortstop Rafael Furcal agreed to a two-year contract to with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals Sign Another Player: Fan Take*

Skip Schumacher was the do-it-all player for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011. He played second base and the outfield. He also batted a decent .283 over 117 games. He had a crucial RBI in Game 5 of the National League Division Series that clinched a spot in the NL Championship Series.

Cardinals, Schumaker Agree to Two-Year Contract*

Second baseman Skip Schumaker has agreed to a two-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, who did not tender a contract offer to infielder Ryan Theriot before Monday night's deadline

St. Louis Cardinals and SS Rafael Furcal agree on $14 million, 2-year contract*

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals and shortstop Rafael Furcal have agreed to a $14 million, two-year contract, keeping the switch-hitter with the World Series champions after they picked him up at the July trade deadline. The deal is pending a physical. A team spokesman said Monday night that the Cardinals hope to finalize the contract this week. Read full article >>

Cardinals, Furcal agree to $14 million, 2-year deal*

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals and shortstop Rafael Furcal have agreed to a $14 million, two-year contract, keeping the switch-hitter with the World Series champions after they picked him up at the July trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals Sign Skip Schumaker To Back Up Pieces Of Skip Schumaker*

Yesterday afternoon, while the internet's ostensibly enlightened St. Louis Cardinals fandom continued to bask in the glow of their newly empowered general manager, Derrick Goold sank a knife deep into their collective heart : The Cardinals were planning to not only resign Skip Schumaker, long considered Tony La Russa's scrappy white totem, they were going to sign him to a two-year deal. It's bad ...

Deidre Pujols: 'City of St. Louis has absolutely been deceived'*

Deidre Pujols, the wife of Albert Pujols, said the media has deceived St. Louis Cardinals fans about the contract offer the slugger received from the team.

Deidre Pujols believes fans have been ‘deceived'*

As people have now had the time to let it soak in that Albert Pujols is not a St. Louis Cardinals, Albert’s wife, Deidre, explained their side of the story on Joy FM on Monday morning.

Pujols' wife explains slugger's leaving St. Louis*

Albert Pujols' wife Diedre, in an interview with a radio station with ties to the former Cardinals slugger, said the couple was prepared to take less money to stay in St. Louis, but were greatly disappointed by the team's initial offer.

Dotel returns to AL with Tigers, pending physical*

Octavio Dotel, a key member of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen during their title march in October, has agreed to a free-agent contract with the Detroit Tigers, his agent Dan Horwits told CBCSports.ca in a text message Thursday.

Brewers Latest NL Contender to Take a Hit After Braun PED Test: A Fan's Outlook*

The Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers made up three-fourths of the National League playoff lineup this past year. But Phillies fans like myself had their hearts broken more than anyone, as the Brewers at least made it to the NLCS while the Cardinals...

Report: Furcal re-signs with Cardinals*

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Rafael Furcal has reportedly agreed to a two- year contract to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 34-year-old shortstop signed a deal worth $14 million, according to MLB.com on Saturday.

Report: Cardinals retain Furcal for $14M*

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Shortstop Rafael Furcal has opted to return to the St. Louis Cardinals under a two-year contract, MLB.com reported Saturday.

In St. Louis, Pujols Leaves Behind a Statue and a Fractured Legacy*

Albert Pujols had the opportunity to play his entire career with one team, the St. Louis Cardinals, but as one baseball executive said, “it’s the way the game is today.”

St. Louis Cardinals fans come to terms with Albert Pujols' departure*

St. Louis Cardinals fans come to terms with Albert Pujols' departure.

Pujols agrees to deal with Angels*

Pujols agrees to deal with Angels Associated Press Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 02:37 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2011 Three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols agreed Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals ...

Adios Albert, Kudos to the Cardinals*

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols waves to fans during a celebration of the baseball team's World Series title, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers for their 11th series title.

Albert Pujols Goes to Los Angeles Angels in Second-Richest Contract Ever: Fan Reaction*

The offseason for St. Louis Cardinals fans such as myself just got a little less cheery. Prince Albert will be playing in the American League West next season as the AP reports former Cardinals' slugger Albert Pujols signed a 10-year, $254 million contract with the Los Angeles...

View from St. Louis: Cardinals got Albert Pujols' best years*

Pujols had a chance to go down as a St. Louis immortal, alongside Musial and Gibson, but he went for the money. His decline will be the Angels' problem. ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols is an Angel now, and it doesn't make him the devil. Sorry, but I don't have it in me to rage and rant against Pujols, the Angels or the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals statements regarding Albert Pujols*

Cardinals Chairman and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. and Sr. Vice President & General Manager John Mozeliak have released the following statements on Pujols' signing with the Los Angeles Angels.

Albert Pujols Headed to the Miami Marlins?*

According to a tweet by the Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman, marquee first baseman Albert Pujols has been proposed a 10-year contract from the Miami Marlins reportedly worth over $200 million. The offer comes nine months after Pujols rejected his former ball club’s (St. Louis Cardinals) nine-year proposal for about $195 million. A free agent for [...] Albert Pujols Headed to the Miami Marlins ...

Albert Pujols Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Go 10 Years, $220 Million, Per Reports*

The St. Louis Cardinals can't be accused of bowing out prematurely as the Winter Meetings contract maelstrom between them, the Miami Marlins , and Albert Pujols's gleeful agent continue into the night—according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , the Cardinals have gone all the way up to 10 years and " more than $220 million ." Also worth clicking through for: The terrifying language ...

MLB Free Agents: Cardinals' Desperation Won't Keep Albert Pujols in St. Louis*

When you think of the St. Louis Cardinals , you have to think of Albert Pujols . He has been the face of the franchise since his first game with them in 2001. The team is starting to panic at the thought of losing him, but their latest offer won't be good enough to keep him in the mix.  According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch , the Cardinals have put a 10-year contract on the ...

REPORTS: MARLINS OFFER 10-YEAR DEAL TO PUJOLS*

THE MIAMI Marlins have made a 10-year offer to free-agent slugger Albert Pujols, according to reports. ESPN the Magazine reported that it wasn't clear how much the Marlins offered Pujols, who has spent his entire 11-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mystery team enters the Pujols fray*

While the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals wait for superstar Albert Pujols to make a decision, a third "mystery" team has apparently entered the picture.

Marlins angling for Pujols*

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2011 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a two RBI double during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Milwaukee.

Five Gifts for St. Louis Cardinals Fans Money Can't Buy*

In the spirit of the holiday gift-giving season, there are plenty of things on the lists of St. Louis Cardinals fans this winter. As Major League Baseball is in the middle of its winter meetings, here are five gifts for St. Louis Cardinals fans that money can't buy.

Mabry named assistant hitting coach for Cardinals*

Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman John Mabry has been named the team's assistant hitting coach, General Manager John Mozeliak announced Friday.

St. Louis Rams Injury Report, Week 13: WR Danario Alexander Says He's Ready, S Darian Stewart Is Out*

The St. Louis Rams are going to need every bit of help if they want to pull of an upset in San Francisco against the 49ers on Sunday, but it turns out they will be without starting strong safety Darian Stewart . The only good news is that after missing five weeks, speedy wide receiver Danario Alexander may return to the lineup and give the offense a vertical threat it has sorely lacked over the ...

Cardinals announce new assistant hitting coach*

On Friday the St. Louis Cardinals announced former Major League player John Mabry has been named as the team's assistant hitting coach. He will fill the vacancy created when Mike Aldrete was named the bench coach earlier this off-season.

Jimmy Rollins, The St. Louis Cardinals, And Albert Pujols*

Granted: If the St. Louis Cardinals fail to agree with Albert Pujols on a contract, both Bill DeWitt and John Mozeliak will feel significant pressure to use some of those free agency megabucks on another "star" free agent. Granted: They have a big hole at shortstop, one they are expected to fill with non-star Rafael Furcal . But I still can't see a situation in which the Cardinals decide to ...

Chicago Cubs solely responsible for St. Louis Cardinals' 2011 MLB postseason journey: A fan's take*

The Chicago Cubs are solely responsible for the St. Louis Cardinals having a postseason appearance in the 2011 MLB season. Let's take a trip and see how many times that Carlos Marmol and Mike Quade helped to put the Cardinals on top. Contributor: Joshua Huffman Published: Sep 30, 2011

St. Louis Cardinals Hot Stove 2011: Cards Interested In Alex Gonzalez, According To Reports*

Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reported on Thursday afternoon that the St. Louis Cardinals are pursuing free agent infielder Alex Gonzalez. Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, citing his own source, later confirmed Heyman's initial report : Source: # Brewers , # SFGiants , # STLCards "all in play" on A. Gonzalez, confirming report by @ SI_JonHeyman . # MLB St. Louis' middle infield situation is ...

Not done yet*

"When you dream," the St. Louis Cardinals manager said, "you dream about seventh game, all the heroics."

Cardinals reap $323,000 for full World Series bonus*

(Reuters) - A full postseason share for each member of the 2011 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals was worth over $323,000, up 1.7 percent from last year's payout, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals Prove Value of Winning World Series: A Fan's Take*

One of the great things for a player making it deep into the baseball postseason is that there is a pot of gold waiting at the end of that rainbow. In this instance the rainbow is the baseball playoffs and at the end of it is the postseason share that each World Series champion...

Albert Pujols a Cub? This Cardinals Fan Won't Stand for It*

ESPN reported Nov. 29 what most St. Louis Cardinals fans already knew. The Chicago Cubs are in the market for superstar slugger Albert Pujols. When the Cards played in Chicago against the Teddy Bears in mid-May, a picture of then-general manager Jim Hendry hugging Pujols during...

St. Louis Rams: 10 Players Who Made the Biggest Contributions in Sunday's Loss*

For the second time this season, the St. Louis Rams (2-9) played a close game against the Arizona Cardinals (4-7) in a match that came down to the wire, but for the second time this season the Rams came up short.  The Rams were able to meet the NFL's requirements for a sellout and avoided a television blackout, which is a testament to a strong St. Louis fanbase that has continued to show support ...

Cardinals edge Rams 23-20*

Patrick Peterson tied an NFL record, bedeviling St. Louis Rams special teamers for the second time in three weeks. Beanie Wells set a franchise record. Somehow, the Arizona Cardinals didn't win big. They had just enough to make it seven in a row in the city they fled in 1987. Wells had 228 yards on 27 carries and a touchdown in only his third career 100-yard game and Peterson became the fourth...

Albert Pujols Might Not Accept Salary Arbitration Offer From St. Louis Cardinals*

Albert Pujols was  recently offered salary arbitration  by the St. Louis Cardinals , and while it's possible that the most desirable free agent in Major League Baseball decides to accept a one-year deal at a price arbitrarily set by a salary arbitr—wait a minute—I think it's important that we prepare for the outside chance that Pujols decides, instead, to continue negotiating for one of the ...

Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams meet with little on the line*

The Cardinals and Rams won't play beyond their 16th game, and no matter how they finish, 2011 will have been a disappointing season. So for sanity's sake, it appears both teams are trying to focus on the present.

Cardinals attend the premiere of World Series video*

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- For the third time since the St. Louis Cardinals' improbable World Series championship run, David Freese was given the red-carpet treatment.

St. Louis Cardinals Promote More Staff Within House: Fan Take*

Mike Matheny began the parade of St. Louis Cardinals staff that were promoted in the offseason. The former catcher became the manager of the Major League Baseball franchise after the retirement Tony LaRussa, Matheny turned into a full-fledged manager after being an instructor in the...

Cardinals' 2011 World Series Film Released Amid Pujols Agent Chaos: Fan Take*

KSDK reports the St. Louis Cardinals rolled out the red carpet Nov. 22 at the Peabody Opera House for the premiere of a 90-minute film of the 2011 World Series. Major League Baseball produced the piece that will be released Nov.

Springfield Cardinals Name New Manager*

(Cardinals Athletics) – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the organization’s minor league coaching and training staffs for the upcoming 2012 season.

St. Louis Cardinals Offseason: Did Albert Pujols Lie About His Age?*

According Jon Heyman, the Miami Herald  suggested this morning that the Miami Marlins believe Albert Pujols may have lied about his age: @SI_JonHeyman: Dan lebatard writes in miami herald, marlins believe pujols is older than 31. me: wonder if they asked him that question (doubt it) A free agent this offseason, Pujols has long been one of the league's most durable and effective first baseman. He ...

Tony LaRussa Retires a Champion but What Awaits St. Louis Cardinals?*

A man who oversaw two 100 win seasons, three World Series berths and two championship campaigns has hung up the cleats. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa retires from baseball at the age of 67. . . .

St. Louis Cardinals World Series Winner*

The improbable happened tonight as the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series. What was improbable was that after 162 games in the regular season, on the last day they squeaked by and made . . .

Albert Pujols Focus of St. Louis Cardinals at GM Meetings: Fan Take*

The top free agent in baseball is the focus of the St. Louis Cardinals at Major League Baseball's general manager meetings in Milwaukee this week. Starting Nov. 14, all 30 general managers in MLB will be in one place. It's a bonanza for free agent signings and agents will make...

McGwire, Duncan to remain on St. Louis Cardinals' staff*

ST. LOUIS -- New Cardinals manager Mike Matheny is keeping most of Tony La Russa's coaching staff.

St. Louis Cardinals Keep Most Coaching Staff Intact: Fan Take*

If it isn't broken, don't fix it. Luckily the adage refers to the St. Louis Cardinals. After winning the 2011 World Series, many players and coaches will be back to try to repeat the performance. Even though Tony LaRussa retired just days after the championship, the Cardinals...

Mike Matheny: Short on managing experience, long on character*

For the first time as St. Louis Cardinals manager, shortly after noon Monday, Mike Matheny walked into the...

St. Louis Cardinals ' new manager Mike Matheny says he's ready*

The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Mike Matheny to a two-year contract as their new manager, with a club option for a third season. The World Series champs say they are not worried that Matheny has never filled out a lineup card for a major league game.

Best St. Louis Cardinals Jerseys for Christmas 2011*

Baseball fans are some of the easiest people to please during the holiday season. It's not hard to figure out that anyone that has a deep affection for the game would love to receive an authentic jersey sporting the logo of his or her favorite team.

St. Louis Cardinals: Best Holiday Gifts This Year*

With the holidays closing in so quickly, it's time for baseball fans to start thinking about the gifts they might want to add to their holiday gift lists. This has been an incredible year for baseball, and there is no doubt that the mighty underdogs fought their way back from a...

Cardinals hire Mike Matheny as La Russa's successor*

The St. Louis Cardinals say they will announce the hiring of Mike Matheny as manager during a news conference Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals name former catcher Mike Matheny new manager*

By R.B. FALLSTROM ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals are replacing a manager who's third on the career victory list with a man who'll be writing his first lineup card on opening day.

St. Louis Cardinals replacing manager*

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals are replacing a manager who's third on the career victory list with a man who will be writing his first lineup card on opening day.

Cardinals Choose Matheny as La Russa's Successor*

The St. Louis Cardinals are replacing a manager who's third on the career victory list with a man who'll be writing his first lineup card on opening day.

St. Louis Cardinals: 3 Reasons Mike Matheny Is a Great Hire as Manager*

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to announce Mike Matheny as their new manager on Monday, according to sources familiar with the situation . Matheny was one of six candidates interviewed by the Cardinals, a pool that also included World Series winner Terry Francona, previously of the Boston Red Sox , and former Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg. Team GM John Mozeliak seems content to bank on ...

Cardinals tab Matheny as new manager*

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals are replacing a manager who's third on the career victory list with a man who'll be writing his first lineup card on opening day.

St. Louis Cardinals Make Bold Managerial Hire in Mike Matheny: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Cardinals will announce the hiring of Mike Matheny as their new manager at a press conference Nov. 14. Matheny played for St. Louis from 2000 to 2004 and was an instructor for the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system.

St. Louis Cardinals choose Matheny as La Russa's successor*

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals are replacing a manager who's third on the career victory list with a man who'll be writing his first lineup card on opening day. Mike Matheny, a former catcher with the Cardinals who had been a minor league instructor, will be introduced as Tony La Russa's successor at a news conference Monday. "I think he's going to be a great leader," Jim Edmonds, a ...

Terry Francona: Next Hall of Fame Manager for the St. Louis Cardinals?*

Terry Francona is a candidate for the open managerial post on the Cardinals , and if past history is any indicator, he would appear to be a front-runner. Thirteen St. Louis managers have eventually made it to the Hall of Fame, and at least two others are almost certain to join them. After leading the Red Sox to two World Series titles, Tito is already on the doorstep of Cooperstown, and the ...

St. Louis Cardinals Manager Search: Ryne Sandberg, Jose Oquendo Interview On Wednesday*

The St. Louis Cardinals are continuing their search for a new manager this week, and on Wednesday they completed interviews with two key candidates. According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , Ryne Sandberg and Jose Oquendo both interviewed for the Cardinals' managerial gig on Wednesday. They're the fifth and sixth candidates to be interviewed for the position. Sandberg, a Triple ...

Sandberg Interviews With St. Louis Cardinals*

Spokane native Ryne Sandberg interviewed with the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday for a chance at becoming the team's new manager.

Former St. Louis Cardinals Prospect Daryl Jones Signs With Cincinnati Reds*

Just a few days ago, outfielder Daryl Jones was granted free agency by MLB, and today the 24-year-old signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds . Jones, a 3rd-round pick from 2005, was once a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals ' farm system. Jones spent 2011 with the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, hitting .260/.360/.400 while splitting time between left field and center field ...

2012 St. Louis Cardinals Hot Stove: The Albert Pujols Derby Begins*

The MLB Hot Stove is heating up and the St. Louis Cardinals have some big questions facing them. Not only do the Cardinals need  a new manager , they need to deal with their All-Star first baseman, Albert Pujols , who is a free agent for the first time in his career and is poised to become the highest-paid player in the sport. In his "Rumblings & Grumblings" column, Jayson Stark of ESPN polled ...

St. Louis Cardinals Won't Expand Manager Search Beyond Six, According To Report*

The St. Louis Cardinals have already interviewed six different candidates for their managerial gig. On Thursday, Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reported that the team doesn't plan on expanding its list of candidates beyond those that have already spoke with the team. Those six men, who have all already been previously discussed in this storystream, are former Red Sox manager Terry Francona ...

St. Louis Cardinals Fans, Unlike Yankees Fans, Knew Roger Maris' Great Value*

It was opening day. Roger Maris , who had been booed unmercifully ever since he broke Babe Ruth's single season home run record, held his breath as the public address announcer said, "Batting third, Roger Maris." Much to his relief, the crowd let out a tremendous cheer. It wasn't at Yankee Stadium. It was at Maris' new home, Busch Stadium and it was the largest opening day throng in St. Louis ...

MLB Free Agency: 4 Reasons Albert Pujols Will Stay in St. Louis*

Move over, Alex Rodriguez . Albert Pujols will soon be taking your place as the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball. And he will be doing so playing for the St. Louis Cardinals . The 2011 World Series Champions will have to open up the checkbook to keep their All-Star first baseman. Expect many suitors to challenge the Cardinals for the best player in baseball. However, pencil in Pujols ...

Danny Henley: Respecting another man's sports superstitions*

Like all St. Louis Cardinals fans, I let out a cheer when David Freese cracked his game-winning home run in Game 6 of the World Series, setting up a series-deciding Game 7 the next night.

Obama invites baseball's Cardinals to White House*

President Barack Obama congratulated the St. Louis Cardinals on their stunning World Series victory and says he is looking forward to meeting the team in person.

Albert Pujols Staying in St. Louis Simply Isn't Realistic: Fan Take*

Albert Pujols is perhaps the largest free agent on the Major League Baseball market after the 2011 season. The first baseman for the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals broke off contract talks in February when his team couldn't sign him.

Dr. Wendell Becton of Decatur enjoys ultimate ride with St. Louis Cardinals ' title run*

DECATUR - Walk into Dr. Wendell Becton's office and you'll have no trouble figuring out which baseball team he supports. The local sports medicine doctor has a collection of St. Louis Cardinals memorabilia to rival that of the most serious fan.

Chris Carpenter Video: Watch Cardinals' Ace Skate with St. Louis Blues*

Chris Carpenter went from winning his second World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals one week to being the fourth best defenseman on the St. Louis Blues the next. Carpenter played defenseman in high school and was pretty talented—much more than most of the players that Blues have acquired with their shrewd moves over the past few seasons. The Cardinals should lend Carpenter to the Blues in ...

Mike Matheny Talks About His Interview For Job As St. Louis Cardinals Manager*

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals interviewed former catcher Mike Matheny to possibly replace  the recently retired Tony La Russa  as the manager of the club. Matheny has the least managerial experience of any known candidates for the position, something he referred to as "the elephant that walked in with me"  to the interview,  but it turns out it might not be that big of a deal to the Cards ...

Former St. Louis Cardinals Great Bob Forsch Dies*

(AP) -- Bob Forsch, who threw two no-hitters for the St. Louis Cardinals and is the third-winningest pitcher in team history, has died at the age of 61.

Cardinals great Bob Forsch dies at 61*

ST. LOUIS -- Bob Forsch, the only pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history to throw two no-hitters, has died. He was 61.

Former St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Bob Forsch Dies*

(St. Louis, MO) -- Family members say 61-year-old Bob Forsch suffered a fatal heart attack.  

Former Cardinals star Bob Forsch dies at 61*

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 1983 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch throws against the Montreal Expos, enroute to a no-hitter, in St. Louis.

Cardinals Honored At St. Louis Blues Game*

It was a sea of red at the St. Louis Blues hockey game Friday night. The Blues organization honored the St. Louis Cardinals and their World Series win. They will also take a moment to remember Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch, who died suddenly Thursday.

St. Louis Cardinals ' manager La Russa retires*

ST. LOUIS -- Sunday afternoon's parade had wound its way two miles from Union Station down Market Street before taking a hard right and finally turned into Busch Stadium, where the World Series champions and manager Tony La Russa celebrated on stage before repairing to the home clubhouse.

NFL32: St. Louis Cardinals motivated Rams*

Jon Ritchie answers tweets on the Cowboys’ offensive troubles; the Caveman tells us what the Steelers changed up on defense to beat the Patriots, and Did You Hear That? Steven Jackson talks about how having the World Series champs in attendance motivated the Rams to a shocking win over the Saints.

St. Louis Cardinals manager La Russa announces retirement*

ST. LOUIS - Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven-game World Series against the Texas Rangers.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa retires from Major League Baseball*

On the heels of the St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Championship, manager Tony La Russa has announced his retirement from baseball.

Cardinals manager La Russa announces retirement*

Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven-game World Series against the Texas Rangers. "I think this just feels like it's time to end it," the 67-year-old La Russa said at a news conference at Busch Stadium. The World Series win over Texas was the third of La Russa's 33-year career.

St. Louis Cardinals World Series Victory Parade (PHOTOS)*

ST. LOUIS (ASSOCIATED PRESS) — A red sea of fans jammed downtown St. Louis on Sunday to honor the World Series champion Cardinals and send a clear message to Albert Pujols: Please stay.

UPDATE: St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announces retirement*

ST. LOUIS — Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven-game World Series against the Texas Rangers. "I think this just feels like it's time to end it," the 67-year-old La Russa said at a news conference at Busch Stadium. The World Series win over Texas was the third of La Russa's 33-year career. The manager guided the ...

St. Louis Cardinals complete another comeback, top Texas Rangers to win World Series*

UPDATED: Chris Carpenter pitches six strong innings to lead St. Louis over Texas in Game 7 and win the World Series on Friday night at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals World Series Parade: Weather Windy But Dry For Victory Lap*

One of the problems that comes with playing baseball deep into October—generally, I think, a Good Thing—is that when it comes time to hold the St. Louis Cardinals ' World Series Parade, it's going to be held deep in October. This is, admittedly, something I'm willing to deal with. The good news is that Sunday promises some manageable parade weather: By 4 PM, as of Sunday morning, the Weather ...

Comeback kings St Louis Cardinals defeat Texas Rangers in World Series*

Cardinals looked down and out on numerous occasions during the season, yet won their 11th World Series with a 6-2 victory There were times during the St Louis Cardinals' triumphant World Series campaign when even James Bond might have closed his eyes and solemnly surrendered to the inevitable. They looked down the barrel on numerous occasions during their eight-month season, yet survived to win ...

St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers give baseball quite a run in World Series*

David Freese swooped in, expecting Elvis Andrus to bunt. He did, but the ball trickled wide of the line.

St. Louis Cardinals win World Series for 11th time*

The team that was 10 1/2 games out of the playoffs in August and down to its last pitch twice Thursday night, completes improbable title run.

St. Louis Cardinals: World Series Champions*

They did it! The most improbable ending to one of the most amazing comebacks in baseball history has given the St. Louis Cardinals a World Series Championship.

St. Louis Cardinals Win The World Series*

The Cardinals won a remarkable Series they weren't even supposed to reach, beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday night. A day after an epic Game 6 that saw them twice within one strike of elimination, the Cardinals captured their 11th World Series crown.

St. Louis Cardinals win World Series, beat Texas 6-2 in Game 7*

Fireworks blast off to celebrate the Cardinals' vi...: Fireworks blast off to celebrate the Cardinals' victory St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte reacts after the Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers, 6-2, to win Game 7 of baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals: Is World Series Win Tainted by 2002 All-Star Game?*

The Cardinals didn't win the World Series last night. The National League All-Stars won it in July. In no way am I trying to take anything away from the Cardinals. They won this series by outplaying the Rangers in key moments when it mattered the most. It just so happens that it's easier to do that on the comfort of your own home field. St. Louis stayed alive with two strikes and two outs in the ...

Five St. Louis Cardinals Heroes in World Series Game 6: Fan Take*

The St. Louis Cardinals and their remarkable comeback in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series will go down as one of the greatest ever. No team ever came back from a two-run deficit twice in one game in the World Series. St. Louis scored six runs in the final four innings to win 10-9 in...

St. Louis Cardinals take Texas Rangers to Game 7 in World Series*

David Freese homered to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals forced the World Series to a Game 7 by rallying from two-run deficits against the Texas Rangers in the 9th and 10th on Thursday night.

World Series: St. Louis Cardinals force Game 7 with dramatic win*

cardinal's homer in 11th sends series to game 7

Cardinals rally twice, win in 11th to force Game 7*

David Freese homered to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals forced the World Series to a Game 7 by rallying from two-run deficits against the Texas Rangers in the 9th and 10th on Thursday night.

St. Louis Cardinals win game 6 in 11 innings*

One strike was all that separated the Texas Rangers from clinching their first World Series title.

Game 6: Berkman homers, Cards and Rangers tied*

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa makes his way off the field during batting practice before Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.

Cardinals pick up option on injured Wainwright*

The St. Louis Cardinals have picked up a two-year, $21 million contract option on injured pitcher Adam Wainwright, helping set their rotation for next year.

Game 6: Seeking first title, Rangers take lead*

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa makes his way off the field during batting practice before Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.

St Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers - live! | World Series Game 5*

• St Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers - inning-by-inning live! • World Series tied 2-2 • Email or tweet Michael Solomon with your thoughts • Press F5 to refresh this page or use our auto-refresher • Catch up on game four's live blog Bottom 3rd: After striking out Napoli to start the inning, Carpenter gives up a moon launch to Moreland. That ball will be tracked tonight by NORAD. Cardinals 2 ...

World Series 2011: Game 6 between St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers postponed because of rain*

St. Louis forecast for Thursday is clearing with a gametime temperature in the low 50s.

Cardinals' La Russa says Holliday to be "hitting hero"*

Matt Holliday sat in the middle of the St. Louis Cardinals' clubhouse Wednesday, signing boxes of baseballs. He answered questions with sarcastic vagueness, insisting that manager Tony La Russa's prediction that he would be a "hitting hero" in one of the next two games made no difference.

World Series: St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols defends decision on the hit-and-run*

Also, Lance Berkman addresses Game 5's eighth inning

MLB notes: St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa takes blame for phone mix-up*

MLB notes: St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa takes blame for phone mix-up Combined wire services Published Oct 25, 2011 09:55PM MDT St. Louis • Manager Tony La Russa is taking full responsibility for the bullpen phone mix-up that dearly cost the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. La Russa says it was entirely his fault that closer Jason Motte wasn’t warming up in the eighth inning ...

World Series 2011 Game 6 Preview: Start Time, TV Schedule And More*

Okay, St. Louis Cardinals fans, let's just take a deep breath here. You've got one, maybe two, more games to win a World Series championship. That's more than pretty much any other team can say, so you've got that. But if things don't end in a neat package topped with a bow on Wednesday night, just take solace in the peace of witnessing such a fantastic set of baseball games. We could've always ...

St. Louis Cardinals' Tony La Russa takes blame for bullpen phone faux pas in World Series*

The next time Jason Motte comes out of the bullpen on time, manager Tony La Russa might faint. He kept looking for Motte in Game 5 of the World Series, but he never showed until it was too late.

World Series 2011: St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal Is Least Valuable Player*

The 2011 World Series has been an exciting back-and-forth chess match between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers . So far, in this five-part game of Risk, the Rangers have outsmarted the Cardinals , and they lead the series three games to two. Both sides have had different heroes stepping up to produce valuable performances in each game, with Texas catcher Mike Napoli delivering a ...

Tony LaRussa Admits Mistakes in World Series Game 5: Fan Reaction*

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa made two key mistakes in Game 5 of the 2011 World Series, both of which he admitted. First was that LaRussa miscommunicated with his bullpen . The wrong pitchers were warming up and facing the wrong batters.

Phone foulup leaves Cards on World Series brink*

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, left and Tony La Russa wait for relief pitcher Jason Motte to enter the game during the eighth of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

World Series Game 5: Rangers Inexplicably Steal 3-2 Lead: A Fan's Recap*

The World Series Game 5 on Oct. 24 had a chance to be as big a blowout as Game 3 was. Even though the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers wouldn't combine for 23 runs again, the Cardinals probably could have steamrolled to double digits with just a few extra hits in Game 5.

World Series: Napoli's double gets Rangers 1 win from title*

Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli hits a two-run double in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. / Matthew Emmons-U.S. PRESSWIRE

Game 5: Napoli's big hit gives Rangers 4-2 win*

Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli waits to bat during batting practice before Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

Tragicomic loss puts Cardinals on brink of elimination*

The St. Louis Cardinals were 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position but that was just one of their problems in a tragicomic 4-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday in the World Series.

Rangers Shouldn't Count Their Chickens Before They're Hatched: Fan's Take*

After the St. Louis Cardinals lost 4-2 to the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday, Oct. 24, I was hard-pressed to find many people I knew who believed they could still win this thing. I certainly couldn't find anyone in the media outside of Missouri who seemed...

1B umpire Kulpa misses call, starting Cards' rally*

All these years later, a blown call by a first base umpire actually helped the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.

Cardinals take advantage of blown call in fourth inning*

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- All these years later, a blown call by a first base umpire actually helped the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.

St. Louis wins NL pennant*

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- An afterthought in early September, the St. Louis Cardinals are taking their wild ride all the way to the World Series.

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols ducks and weaves with reporters: World Series Insider*

St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols says he didn't talk to reporters after Game 2 of the World Series because he didn't know anyone was waiting for him. All the Cardinals star did was make a critical error in a 2-1 loss to Texas.

Cards, Rangers looking for hits in World Series*

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa walks onto the field during practice at baseball's World Series Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Texas Rangers are scheduled to play the Cardinals in Game 3 on Saturday.

World Series: St. Louis Cardinals' and Texas Rangers' sluggers in hibernation*

Potent lineups have totaled just eight runs over first two games of World Series

St. Louis Cardinals' slugger is center of attention at World Series*

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Albert Pujols yelled across the Cardinals clubhouse with a semiserious message to his teammates after Friday’s workout. “Make sure you don’t leave!” he said. “Talk to the media first!” Even more attention than usual was focused on the star first baseman after St. Louis blew a ninth-inning lead Thursday night and lost Game 2 to the Texas Rangers 2-1, leaving the World ...

Cardinals, Rangers scoreless after 3 innings in World Series opener at St Louis*

ST. LOUIS — On a cold night that seemed more appropriate for football than baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers were tied 0-0 after three innings in Wednesday night’s World Series opener. A fired up Chris Carpenter escaped a two-on, no-outs jam in the second inning when the Rangers’ Mike Napoli hit into an inning-ending double play. While Carpenter needed 42 pitches to get his ...

St. Louis Cardinals beat Texas Rangers 3-2 in first game of World Series*

Times wires Wednesday, October 19, 2011 ST. LOUIS — Rangers manager Ron Washington joked about not being able to match wits with Tony La Russa. No joke. Who can, these days? The Cardinals boss looked like a genius again in Game 1 of the World Series, especially when Allen Craig pinch-hit for ace Chris Carpenter and delivered a go-ahead single that sent St. Louis past Texas 3-2 Wednesday night ...

St. Louis Cardinals win World Series opener*

Nelson Cruz sprinted over to the foul line, desperately trying to run down Allen Craig's tailing liner. The right fielder came up just short, and so did the Texas Rangers.

St. Louis Cardinals keep putting bite in underdog's role in World Series Game 1*

COLUMN | The Cardinals have overcome tremendous odds to get where they are, and don’t appear to be running out of gas anytime soon.

St. Louis Cardinals Beat Texas 3-2 In World Series Opener*

Cards Go Up 1-0 In Best Of Seven Fall Classic

Former Cardinals reliever: This team's tough*

Long before Mark Rzepcynski, Octavio Dotel and Jason Motte, the St. Louis Cardinals had Jeff Keener in their bullpen.

St. Louis Cardinals-Texas Rangers World Series: Chris Carpenter fights past sore elbow for Game 1 of World Series*

Lance Berkman and C.J. Wilson bury the hatchet

St. Louis Cardinals - Texas Rangers World Series: David Freese came full circle to emerge as hometown hero*

Won NLCS MVP

2011 NLCS Game 6: St. Louis Cardinals bash Milwaukee Brewers to reach World Series*

MILWAUKEE — October began with a basic premise, established as much by lore as by fact, that starting pitching wins championships. Send to the mound Koufax in his prime, Gibson in Games 1, 4 and 7, or Schilling and Johnson back-to-back in the desert, and show up at the end to collect your hardware. Never mind that it didn’t hold true every year. When it happened that way, it was generally ...

Cardinals complete improbable run to World Series*

MILWAUKEE (AP) — An afterthought in early September, the St. Louis Cardinals are taking their wild ride all the way to the World Series.

St. Louis Cardinals' World Series Rotation (If The Bullpen Isn't Enough)*

Two great things happened to the St. Louis Cardinals ' pitching staff when they advanced to the World Series after a Game 6 win, instead of having to beat the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 7. The good news for the rotation is that Chris Carpenter will be able to start Game 1 of the World Series, instead of having to take Game 7 of the NLCS; the good news for the staff as a whole is that, by not ...

Underdog St. Louis Cardinals getting used to overcoming long odds*

World Series underdog St. Louis Cardinals getting used to overcoming long odds

St. Louis Cardinals Beat Milwaukee Brrewers, Take Wild Ride To World Series*

MILWAUKEE -- Left behind in the postseason race, the St. Louis Cardinals decided that they'd focus on small goals in September. Now, the ultimate one is within reach.

Rangers-Cardinals: A capsule look at World Series*

A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals: ^Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Wednesday, at St. Louis (TBA); Game 2, Thursday, at St. Louis (TBA); Game 3, Saturday, at Arlington, Texas (TBA); Game 4, Sunday, at Arlington, Texas (TBA); x-Game 5, Monday, Oct.

St. Louis Cardinals ride brilliant bullpen past Milwaukee Brewers, into World Series*

St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan has a knack for getting the most out of his starting pitchers. From journeymen like Jeff Suppan and Jason Marquis to Joel Pineiro and Mark Mulder to an aging John Smoltz, Duncan has been working magic with Cardinals pitching staffs for the last 15 seasons. But in a back and forth National League Championship Series that saw the team’s starters falter, the St ...

St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers Meet In World Series*

Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton in a matchup of MVP sluggers. Nelson Cruz and David Freese becoming bigger names with each home run swing. Pitching staffs full of shaky starters and shutdown relievers.

St. Louis takes 3-2 lead over Milwaukee in NLCS*

The bumbling Brewers made four errors that led to three unearned runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived a short start by Jaime Garcia to beat Milwaukee 7-1 Friday night and take a 3-2 lead in the NL championship series.

NLCS: St. Louis Cardinals beat Milwaukee Brewers, move to brink of World Series berth*

St. Louis moves one win away from reaching World Series

Cardinals Beat Brewers: Jaime Garcia, Yadier Molina, Matt Holliday Lift St. Louis Within Win Of Pennant*

ST. LOUIS — The bumbling Brewers made four errors that led to three unearned runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived a short start by Jaime Garcia to beat Milwaukee 7-1 Friday night and take a 3-2 lead in the NL championship series.

LHP Wolf feasts on Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS -- All those clutch hits by Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals disappeared Thursday night.

St. Louis Cardinals Fan Proudly Shows Prosthetic Leg To Win Contest*

Best fan ever? Debatable.

NLCS - Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 2: Brewers even series as Wolf quiets Cardinals*

Randy Wolf outfoxes the St. Louis Cardinals for seven innings to earn his first postseason win at age 35.

Milwaukee beats St. Louis to tie National League championship series*

ST. LOUIS -- All those clutch hits by Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals disappeared Thursday night. Randy Wolf flummoxed the Cardinals with pitches that were slow, slower and slowest, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 victory that tied the NL championship series 2-all.

St. Louis scores four in the first, holds off Brewers*

ST. LOUIS — Chris Carpenter needed a pick-me-up in the worst way. A bullpen that just sat back and watched the last time the St. Louis Cardinals ace pitched was ready for extended duty.

Colorado Rockies Claim Andrew Brown Off Waivers From St. Louis Cardinals*

In a minor move, the Colorado Rockies plucked infielder/outfielder Andrew Brown off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Root Sports' Alanna Rizzo reports . He has been added to the Rockies' 40-man roster. Brown was the Cardinals' 18th round draft choice out of Nebraska in the 2007 MLB Draft. The 27-year-old has been a slowly climbed up the minor league levels since he started in ...

Economic impact of Cardinals postseason on St. Louis is unclear*

There are some obvious winners, but some argue boon to economy is overstated.

Cards are ready for Game 3: 'It's going to be an exciting game'*

Now that they've seized home-field advantage, the St. Louis Cardinals would like to capitalize.

NLCS: Albert Pujols powers St. Louis Cardinals past Milwaukee Brewers*

Slugger has homer, three doubles, five RBIs as series evened

Carpenter, Gallardo to meet in Game 3 (AP)*

On the day he pitches, Chris Carpenter can be an ornery cuss. He prowls the mound, barks at hitters, and on at least one occasion has been known to invite a basepath collision. Though just an 11-game winner for the St. Louis Cardinals, the 36-year-old right-hander has been in dominating mode since midseason.

St Louis Cardinals: An Unlikely Playoff Contender Could Win All Again*

As post-season teams go, the St. Louis Cardinals team is often a "weakie" during the regular season. That makes them a somewhat unlikely playoff contender. In 2006, for instance, they topped the National League Central division with all of 83 wins. When they went to the World Series later in the season, they were the team with the second worst season record ever to do so (and the worst record ...

St. Louis Cardinals roll over Milwaukee Brewers to get back to even in series*

MILWAUKEE Shaun Marcum picked a bad time to turn into Jeff Suppan.

Brewers rally past Cards*

MILWAUKEE -- The barbs already were flying. Come Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers bashed the St. Louis Cardinals with their bats.

MLB: Brewers rally to beat Cardinals 9-6 in NLCS opener*

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The barbs already were flying. Come Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers bashed the St. Louis Cardinals with their bats.

Free! Watch St Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers MLB Playoffs NLCS Online Live Streaming - Cardinals vs Brewers ...*

Are you looking for a way to watch the MLB playoffs online? Do you want to watch the World Series live streaming online in HD quality? Want to watch the NLCS live stream online for free? Now you can!

Brewers rally to sink the Cardinals*

MILWAUKEE - The barbs already were flying. On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers bashed the St. Louis Cardinals with their bats.

PREVIEW-Baseball-Rivals Brewers, Cardinals battle for NL title*

Familiar foes who have had some testy moments this season will take their rivalry to a new level starting on Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers and visiting St. Louis Cardinals open the National League Championship Series.

The St. Louis Cardinals=Big Ratings for TBS*

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies were a hit on TV.

St. Louis Cardinals: Show Me NLCS and World Series Titles, I'm from Missouri*

Why could the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals be called first-rate representatives of Missouri—the Show Me State? Will they continue to show the world what they’re made of character wise and win the NLCS against their heated division rivals? The Cardinals and the Brewers split 18 regular season games with the Cardinals getting hot late in the season and erasing Milwaukee’s huge edge in face-to-face ...

Carpenter 3-hits Phils, Cards reach NLCS (AP)*

The ultimate ace, it turned out, belonged to the St. Louis Cardinals. Chris Carpenter tossed a three-hitter to outpitch old pal Roy Halladay in a duel for the ages and St. Louis edged the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Friday night in the deciding Game 5 of their NL playoff series. The wild-card Cardinals scored in the first inning when Rafael Furcal led off with a triple and Skip Schumaker followed ...

The Cardinals Chris Carpenter Three Hits The Phillies ,St. Louis Advances To The NLCS*

(AP) -- Chris Carpenter tossed a three-hitter to outpitch old pal Roy Halladay in a duel for the ages and the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Friday night in the deciding Game 5 of their NL playoff series.

Chris Carpenter pitches St. Louis into NLCS*

PHILADELPHIA - The ultimate ace, it turned out, belonged to the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals end Philadelphia Phillies dream season with 1-0 win*

Chris Carpenter outdueled pal Roy Halladay in Game 5 of their NL playoff series.

Baseball playoffs: St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers advance to NLCS*

Milwaukee to face St. Louis for N.L. championship

Cardinals push Phillies to limit*

Big swings by a slumping hitter, clutch innings by a journeyman pitcher. Suddenly, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking very dangerous.

It figures to be a fight to the finish Friday in Philadelphia*

 One game will tell the tale tonight in Philadelphia. And I guess it's the way it should be between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Phillies.They have battled to a standstill through the first four games of their best-of-five NLDS. Each team has divided two games on the...

Mr. Freese beats Oswalt, Cardinals top Phillies 5-3 to force deciding Game 5*

Big swings by a slumping hitter, clutch innings by a journeyman pitcher. Suddenly, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking very dangerous.

Cardinals beat Phillies to force Game Five*

(Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals staved off elimination with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, forcing a deciding Game Five in their National League division playoff series.

Cards beat Phillies 5-3 to force Game 5 (AP)*

Big swings by a slumping hitter, clutch innings by a journeyman pitcher. Suddenly, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking very dangerous. As for the Philadelphia Phillies? Things have turned downright squirrelly. David Freese, shut down by Phillies aces the first three games, became a hometown star Wednesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals force Game 5 against Philadelphia Phillies*

ST. LOUIS - Big swings by a slumping hitter, clutch innings by a journeyman pitcher. Suddenly, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking very dangerous.

St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies, force Game 5 in NLDS*

Times wires Wednesday, October 5, 2011 ST. LOUIS — Big swings by a slumping hitter, clutch innings by a journeyman pitcher. Suddenly, the Cardinals are looking very dangerous. As for the Phillies? Things have turned downright squirrelly. David Freese, shut down by Philadelphia's aces the first three games, became a hometown star Wednesday night. He homered, doubled and drove in four runs as St ...

Manuel guesses correctly as Phillies take series lead at St. Louis*

Pinch-hitter Ben Francisco and closer Ryan Madson made their manager's moves look smart, and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in their NL playoff series.

Oswalt tries to pitch Phils to NLCS in St. Louis*

(Sports Network) - Roy Oswalt can pitch the Philadelphia Phillies into the National League Championship Series for the fourth straight year this evening when they try to close out the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the NLDS at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals Sink On Ben Francisco's Home Run, Philadelphia Phillies Go Up 2-1*

Jaime Garcia matched Cole Hamels for six scoreless innings until Ben Francisco's three-run pinch-hit home run staked the Phillies to a lead and the Cardinals ' ninth-inning rally was too-little, too-late Tuesday afternoon. The Redbirds scattered 12 hits and wasted a three-double night from Albert Pujols —not to mention a four-hit day from platoon second baseman Ryan Theriot —managing just two ...

Forget Moneyball: La Russa has his own formula*

Tony La Russa needs no sabermetrics formula to figure out where to play his outfielders. Just in case no one knew he preferred personal analysis to cold calculations, the St. Louis Cardinals' manager made that clear Tuesday by jumping on a question about his reasoning for flip-flopping Lance Berkman and Allen Craig in Game 3 of the NL division series.

Francisco helps Phillies grab series lead in St. Louis*

ST. LOUIS  — Pinch-hitter Ben Francisco and closer Ryan Madson made manager Charlie Manuel's moves look smart, and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in their NL playoff series. Francisco batted for pitcher Cole Hamels and broke open a scoreless ...

Francisco's pinch-hit HR gives Phils 2-1 series lead*

Pinch-hitter Ben Francisco and closer Ryan Madson made manager Charlie Manuel's moves look smart, and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in their NL playoff series.

Phillies win Game 3, lead NLDS 2-1*

The Philadelphia Phillies have defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Phillies vs. Cardinals: Matt Holliday's Hand Injury Spells Doom for St. Louis*

In a game in which Chris Carpenter allowed four runs in just three innings pitched, the St. Louis Cardinals found a way to steal a victory from the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. But things will get more difficult for the Cards as they move on in the series without Matt Holliday . According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , the chances of ...

Sitting pretty: Cardinals have no fear of Phillies*

Maybe there's something to this mojo business after all. How else to explain the St. Louis Cardinals sitting pretty in their Division Series with Philadelphia?

Cardinals vs. Phillies, NLDS Game 3 Preview: Time, TV Schedule And More*

The series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies , as well as the momentum, is heading to St. Louis. The Cards got 12 hits off of Cliff Lee in their 5-4 victory in Game 2, evening the series 1-1. On the mound for the Cards will be Jaime Garcia , who held the Phillies to just two runs (one earned) over 15 innings in two starts this season. Cole Hamels , who lost his only ...

Cardinals rally against Lee and Phils, even series*

John Jay knocked Carlos Ruiz backward with a hard forearm shiver, then the St. Louis Cardinals flipped this series around. Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning after Cliff Lee blew a four-run lead, and the Cardinals rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Sunday night to even their NL playoff matchup at one game each.

Phillies banking on Hamels in St. Louis*

Favourites to win it all, the Philadelphia Phillies are banking on Cole Hamels' big-game background in St. Louis. The lefty was the 2008 World Series MVP and has six career playoff victories heading into Game 3 Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cards win, earn NL wild card*

HOUSTON Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals completed one of baseball's greatest comebacks, clinching the NL wild card Wednesday night with an 8-0 win over Houston and a later loss by Atlanta. The Cardinals got their playoff spot when the Braves fell to Philadelphia 4-3 in 13 innings.

PHILLIES NOTES: A few Phils are familiar with Cards*

PHILADELPHIA — When Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge were young players with the Houston Astros in the middle of last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals were the standard they were trying to reach.

Baseball: Matt Holliday reduced to pinch-hitting role for St. Louis Cardinals*

Rays aren't saying if Moore will start again in the playoffs

Tony LaRussa's slow trigger costs the St. Louis Cardinals*

Cardinals never should have pitched to Ryan Howard in the sixth inning.

Cardinals outplayed Phillies during season*

Can the St. Louis Cardinals ' good fortune against the Philadelphia Phillies continue in the National League Division Series?

St. Louis Cardinals shut out Houston Astros, clinch playoff spot as Atlanta Braves complete collapse*

The Cardinals will open the postseason on Saturday at NL East champion Philadelphia.

St. Louis Cardinals playoff tickets on sale*

Fans can purchase up to eight tickets per game for the Division Series games.

St. Louis Cardinals: Are They the Forgotten Story in the Wild Card Race?*

The Wild Card race in both leagues has been historic and involves four stories. There's Tampa Bay's great play to take advantage of the fact that Boston was collapsing. Then there was St. Louis's great play to take advantage of Atlanta 's collapsing. To watch the national media though, you'd be hard pressed to know the Cardinals were in the race until two days ago.  ESPN has been covering the ...

NL Division Series complete details*

The following information was provided by the St. Louis Cardinals press office: ST. LOUIS -- As the Cardinals make their eighth appearance in the postseason since 2000, here are details about how fans can follow the team and share in the excitement surrounding the 2011 Postseason.   The Cardinals stand 11 victories away from their 11th World Championship in 2011.  The best-of-five National ...

Your Guide To The NLDS*

A look at the best-of-five National League division series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies:

St. Louis Cardinals Beat Chicago Cubs 3-2*

Molina, Furcal Homers Put Cards 1 Game Back In Wildcard

Cardinals rally to pull into wild-card tie with Braves*

The St. Louis Cardinals are tied with Atlanta for the NL wild-card lead, getting a tiebreaking two-run triple from Ryan Theriot in the seventh inning of a 13-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Cardinals tie wild-card race with win over Astros*

The St. Louis Cardinals are tied with Atlanta for the NL wild-card lead, getting a clutch two-run triple from Ryan Theriot in the seventh inning of a 13-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros Live Blog: Play-by-Play Analysis, Reaction*

Updated Scores: Cardinals 0, Astros 0 Braves  1, Phillies 0  Welcome to the final three days of the major league baseball season! Two teams are in the midst of potentially epic collapses, and I'll be here with you all night beginning at 7:00 pm, following the dramatic action as it unfolds. Who do you think will come out on top for these division races? Who do you like for the World Series? What ...

Cards squander chance to catch up*

HOUSTON (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have done just about everything right in September to make their charge at Atlanta in the NL wild-card race. They wasted an opportunity to finally draw even by losing exactly the kind of game they've been winning lately.

Houston blows 5-run lead in loss to Cardinals*

The Houston Astros had another chance to play spoiler Tuesday night, and quickly built a five-run lead against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Holliday, Furcal Back in Cardinals' Lineup*

Matt Holliday is back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after missing nine games with a tendon injury on his right middle finger.

Reliever's Wildness Hands Win to Cardinals*

The St. Louis Cardinals stayed alive in the National League’s wild-card race on Saturday by keeping their bats on their shoulders.

Cardinals beat Cubs 2-1 on wild pitch in 9th*

St. Louis Cardinals' Adron Chambers, right, celebrates with teammate Yadier Molina after scoring the game-winning run on a wild pitch from Chicago Cubs' Carlos Marmol in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 2-1.

Chicago Cubs Beat St. Louis Cardinals 5-1*

Cards Fall 2 1/2 Games Behind Braves In Wildcard

St. Louis Cardinals Walk-Off With Wild Win 2-1*

Cardinals Score Twice With Two Out In The 9th

Cards rally again, move within 1 1/2 games of Braves*

David Freese drove in five runs with a go-ahead three-run homer and a triple, and the surging St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 on Wednesday night.

Freese drives in 5 in Cardinals' win*

St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) celebrates as he is met at home by Albert Pujols after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in St. Louis.

Freese drives in five in Cardinals' win*

David Freese and the St. Louis Cardinals are really enjoying the final stretch.

MLB: St. Louis 11, New York Mets 6*

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Ryan Theriot's pinch-hit two-run double and Adron Chambers' three-run triple Tuesday led the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-6 win over the New York Mets.

Cardinals top Mets, stay 2 1/2 behind Braves for WC*

Pinch-hitter Ryan Theriot hit a a go-ahead double with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals came back to beat the New York Mets 11-6 Tuesday night.

Theriot breaks open game, Cards beat Mets 11-6*

The Associated Press The Associated Press ST. LOUIS Mike Pelfrey found the thinnest of silver linings. His ground-rule double in the fifth inning tacked on a run to the Mets lead, before they gave it all back and then some in an 11-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. "I told the umpire that it was gone," Pelfrey said. "Then he told me, "No, it bounced over." Pelfrey's 1-for-3 night raised his ...

Mets-Cardinals Preview*

With one week to go in the regular season, the St. Louis Cardinals' sole focus is making the playoffs - and not worrying about who they're chasing. Looking to draw closer in the wild-card race, the Cardinals continue their series with the New York Mets on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. St. Louis (85-69) won for the 11th time in 13 games after rallying from an early four-run deficit for an...

Ryan Theriot leads St. Louis Cardinals over New York Mets*

Pinch-hitter Ryan Theriot hit a a go-ahead double with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and St. Louis came back to beat New York Tuesday night, 11-6.

Cards win again, pull to 3½ back of wild card*

Allen Craig hit two homers and drove in three runs, Chris Carpenter gave up eight hits in eight innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals improved their playoff chances with a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night.

Cardinals move within 3 1/2 of wild card (AP)*

The St. Louis Cardinals are making a playoff push by avoiding looking at the big picture. Allen Craig hit two homers and drove in three runs, Chris Carpenter gave up eight hits in eight innings, and the Cardinals improved their playoff chances with a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night.

Crowd is quiet, and so are Phillies' bats*

The Associated Press The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The crowd was another sellout, though the atmosphere clearly wasn't the same. A day after clinching their fifth straight NL East title, the Philadelphia Phillies rested two starters and lost 5-0 to Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. "It was a little different than last night," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said ...

Craig, Carpenter help Cards pull to 3½ back in wild-card race with 3-0 win over Phillies*

PHILADELPHIA — The St. Louis Cardinals are making a playoff push by avoiding looking at the big picture. Allen Craig hit two homers and drove in three runs, Chris Carpenter gave up eight hits in eight innings, and the Cardinals improved their playoff chances with a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night. Read full article >>

Phillies lose to Cardinals 5-0*

The St. Louis Cardinals improved their playoff chances with a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night.

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsCardinals fall further behind in wild-card race*

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - While the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated, the St. Louis Cardinals' chances of joining the postseason party took a hit.

Westbrook toes rubber for Cards in Philly*

The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of capturing their fifth straight NL East title. The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping a late season surge will get them back into the postseason after missing out last year.

Cards top Phils, 3 1/2 out of wild card (AP)*

An unlikely hero emerged for surging St. Louis as the Cardinals kept alive their playoff push while putting the Philadelphia Phillies' title celebration on hold. Adron Chambers drove in the go-ahead run with his first major league hit and Tyler Greene added an RBI double in the 11th inning to help St.

Phillies fail to clinch 5th straight NL East title*

St. Louis Cardinals' Adron Chambers hits a go-ahead RBI-single off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Michael Schwimer during the 11th inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Philadelphia. St. Louis won 4-2 in 11 innings.

Why the St. Louis Cardinals Will Eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies*

The Philadelphia Phillies have just gone through two series against teams chasing them: the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers . They made huge statements against both, sweeping the Braves in three and then winning three of four on the road against the Brewers. However, there is a snake lurking in the grass. The Saint Louis Cardinals come to town as a team on fire. As the Braves falter ...

St. Louis Cardinals: Matt Holliday injured in batting circle*

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A strange injury has sidelined St. Louis Cardinals slugger Matt Holliday.

St. Louis Cardinals Extend Chris Carpenter Through 2013*

Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals are close to a new contract, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch . Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals will avoid his $15 million player option according to  reports from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch  Sunday night, settling on a two-year, $21 million deal that will carry Carpenter through his age-38 season. Joe Strauss of the ...

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsCardinals stunned 6-5 by Pirates' rally in 8th*

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Lance Berkman refused to concede the St. Louis Cardinals' playoff chances after a loss they could hardly afford.

Bucs' rally stuns Cardinals*

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Little-used Pedro Ciriaco became the most unlikely of opponents to damage the St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff chances.

Pittsburgh Pirates ' rally sinks St. Louis Cardinals*

Little-used Pedro Ciriaco hit a tiebreaking double to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates stunned St. Louis, 6-5, on Monday night, snapping the Cardinals' season-high five-game winning streak.

Pirates score three in eighth to beat Cardinals*

Lance Berkman refused to concede the St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff chances after a loss they could hardly afford.

Ciriaco caps rally in 8th, Pirates stun Cardinals 6-5 to damage St. Louis' playoff chances*

PITTSBURGH — Lance Berkman refused to concede the St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff chances after a loss they could hardly afford. Little-used Pedro Ciriaco hit a tiebreaking double to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates stunned St. Louis 6-5 on Monday night, snapping the Cardinals’ season-high five-game winning streak. Read full article >>

Molina powers Cardinals past Braves*

Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are back in the playoff picture. Molina had three hits, including a three-run double, and the Cardinals beat the slumping Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. The Cardinals pulled within 4 1/2 games of NL wild card-leading Atlanta and remained six games back of Central-leading Milwaukee They have 16 games left and open a...

Carpenter, Cardinals close to new deal*

NEW YORK (AP) -- Pitcher Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals are closing in on a $21 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Hudson struggles as Atlanta Braves lose 6-3 to St. Louis Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS — The Atlanta Braves were swept by the contending St. Louis Cardinals this weekend and dropped six of eight on their road trip. Sounds like a perfect time to head south. “Obviously, we’re still in a good spot even though we haven’t played very well this past week,” Atlanta starter Tim Hudson said following Sunday’s 6-3 loss at St. Louis. “We just need to get home, get our feet under us ...

Report: Cardinals Ink Carpenter To Extension*

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with veteran starting pitcher Chris Carpenter.

Kimbrel falters in ninth, Cardinals beat Braves 4-3 in 10 innings*

ST. LOUIS — It had been nearly three months since Craig Kimbrel last allowed a run. Nothing lasts forever. The Atlanta Braves closer had control problems and coughed up a two-run lead in the ninth inning of a 4-3, 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Kimbrel leads the majors with 43 saves but was saddled with his first blown save since June 14, ending a run of 25 in a row ...

Cardinals continue wild card push with win over Braves*

There's fight left in the St. Louis Cardinals. The team they are chasing for the NL wild card saw it again.

Berkman helps Cards inch closer in race (AP)*

There's fight left in the St. Louis Cardinals. The team they are chasing for the NL wild card saw it again. Lance Berkman had a single, RBI double and walk -- reaching base seven straight times over two games -- helping the Cardinals inch closer in the wild card race with their second straight 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Berkman's bat helps Cardinals beat Braves 4-3*

There's fight left in the St. Louis Cardinals. The team they are chasing for the NL wild card saw it again.

St. Louis Cardinals Beat Atlanta Again 4-3*

Cards Now 5 1/2 Back In N-L Wildcard

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsMorgan ejected in Brewers' loss to Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS (AP) - ST. LOUIS (AP) - With two outs to go Wednesday night in what has been a spirited season series, Milwaukee's Nyjer Morgan added one more bit of spice to the rivalry between the Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Morgan ejected in Brewers' loss to Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — With two outs to go Wednesday night in what has been a spirited season series, Milwaukee's Nyjer Morgan added one more bit of spice to the rivalry between the Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Lohse pitches 6 scoreless, Jay and Holliday hit HRs to lead Cardinals to 4-2 win over Brewers*

ST. LOUIS — Kyle Lohse leads the St. Louis Cardinals with 13 victories after silencing the Milwaukee Brewers’ runaway express. He’ll be ready for his next start, whenever that is. Lohse threw six scoreless innings on eight days’ rest and the Cardinals got home runs from Jon Jay and Matt Holliday in the third, slicing into the Brewers’ formidable NL Central lead with a 4-2 victory Tuesday night ...

St. Louis Cardinals activate former Twin Nick Punto from 15-day disabled list*

Brian Matusz is out of Baltimore's pitching rotation for the foreseeable future.

Kyle Lohse Looks Sharp As The Cardinals Crush The Brewers*

(AP) -- Kyle Lohse threw six scoreless innings on eight days' rest and the St. Louis Cardinals got home runs from Jon Jay and Matt Holliday in the third inning, slicing just a bit into the Milwaukee Brewers' formidable NL Central lead with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night.

Gallardo, Brewers lose 4-2 to Cardinals*

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS Three months ago, Yovani Gallardo was six outs shy of throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals. That's the only time the Milwaukee Brewers' 15-game winner has had any success against them. Jon Jay and Matt Holliday homered in the third inning to back six scoreless innings from Kyle Lohse on eight days' rest in the Cardinals' 4-2 victory on ...

Cordero picks up 30th save as Cincinnati Reds top St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in 10 innings*

ST. LOUIS — Francisco Cordero had to work for this milestone save, recording three quick groundouts against the heart of the St. Louis Cardinals’ order. The veteran closer reached 30 saves for the seventh time when he finished the Cincinnati Reds’ 3-2 victory Sunday. He is 30 for 35 this year and has converted 13 consecutive opportunities since the All-Star break. The right-hander’s 320th save ...

Braun, Morgan homer for Brewers in win over Cards*

Randy Wolf allowed one run over eight innings and Ryan Braun and Nyjer Morgan each homered to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Milwaukee Brewers shut down St. Louis Cardinals as Randy Wolf pitches eight strong innings*

ST. LOUIS Randy Wolf followed a horrible outing against St. Louis with one of his best of the season.

Cardinals activate Nick Punto from DL*

The St. Louis Cardinals activated infielder Nick Punto from the 15-day disabled list after missing 36 games due to a strained left oblique.

Dealing with the grief that losing causes*

I'm in mourning. The St. Louis Cardinals ' playoff hopes have met an ugly fate.

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsFrancisco, Reds end Cardinals' win streak at 4*

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals felt he made only one bad pitch in the second inning of Friday night's 11-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

NL Central Zombies: St. Louis Cardinals?*

In Hollywood, there have been endless zombie movies released.  In virtually every one, someone is left for dead—dirt is so graciously kicked on them—but they always find their way back to wreak havoc on the town.  After a three-game sweep of the Brewers in Milwaukee, the St. Louis Cardinals might fit that same description.  Miller Park has been the stomping grounds for Fielder and Co. this ...

Brewers swept by Cardinals*

MILWAUKEE (MCT) — During the past three days, the Milwaukee Brewers had the opportunity to push the St. Louis Cardinals’ heads underwater and keep them there.

NL Central: Brewers primed for postseason*

(Sports Network) - This week's series sweep at the hands of the rival St. Louis Cardinals notwithstanding, the Milwaukee Brewers have established themselves as one of the National League's top contenders for October glory.

St. Louis Cardinals Take Game One From Milwaukee Brewers In NL Central Showdown*

Jaime Garcia won't pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers; the gassed starter will be replaced by rookie Brandon Dickson. The St. Louis Cardinals will be without one of their best pitchers as they face the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin this week, and the wound is self-inflicted--another sign that the Cardinals might be resigned to their NL Central fate heading into September. Young starter Jaime ...

Milwaukee Brewers stumble against St. Louis Cardinals again, dropping second game in a row*

MILWAUKEE Ryan Braun stumbled within feet of giving the Brewers a lead. The unfortunate fall tightened up the NL Central race for a second straight day.

St. Louis Cardinals Tryout Notes: Aaron Rowand And Miguel Tejada*

Thanks, Mr. Tallet . We really enjoyed your work, and we'll call you if we have a role for you. Yes, you can—right through that door, thanks. "I like to think of the lefty specialist role as a physical space I inhabit, rather than a—" We'll be in touch, thanks. Tony, who's next on the— John! Tony, it's a PA system, you don't have to shout through it. It's loud already, I mean. John! What did you ...

Time Keeps on Slippin'*

The numbers favor the Milwaukee Brewers and discourage the St. Louis Cardinals. When the NL Central Division Brewers welcome the Cardinals in a three-game series starting tonight, St. Louis will be staring at a 10 1/2-game deficit.

Should We Worry About Jaime García?*

After his 21st start, roughly five weeks ago, St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jaime García 's ledger stood at 10-4, with a 3.01 ERA. In his six starts since, García's got a 6.68 ERA, with 21 strikeouts, 13 walks, and five home runs allowed in 32 innings. I don't see any huge red flags in those numbers, but they're certainly out of character and he's going to be skipped in the rotation this week ...

Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols held out against Pirates to rest*

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was held out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Tony La Russa said he felt Pujols needed a day off. The Cardinals are off Monday, giving Pujols a two-day break. The three-time NL MVP has been a healthy scratch twice this season, the last on July 20 against the New York Mets. Read full article >>

Cardinals better not lay down to Brewers*

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, left, scores on a wild pitch by Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in St. Louis.

Cards double up on Pirates: NL roundup*

David Freese had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth and Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. Click here for a recap of Thursday's National League action.

Holliday's 3-Run Homer Blasts Cardinals Past Pirates*

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- David Freese had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth and Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.

Dodgers sweep Cards on road for 1st time since '93*

The situation could not be any bleaker for the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Tony La Russa refuses to play the blame game.

Pirates, Cardinals start series in St. Louis*

(Sports Network) - Two teams reduced to also-ran status in the National League Central get together to begin a four-game series when the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Busch Stadium.

Freese's 2-run single, Holliday's 3-run homer leads Cardinals in 8-4 win over Pirates*

ST. LOUIS — David Freese had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth and Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. The Cardinals ended a three-game losing streak and moved within 9½ games of idle Milwaukee in the NL Central. Pittsburgh lost for the sixth time in nine games. Freese blooped a bases-loaded hit ...

Albitz Sold to St. Louis Cardinals*

The Lincoln Saltdogs are proud to announce that the contract of Vance Albitz was purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, and the shortstop will report to Short-Season A Batavia Muckdogs of the New York-Penn League.

Dodgers Vs. Cardinals: Ellis, Rivera Lead Assault As L.A. Completes Sweep In St. Louis With 9-4 Win*

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave plenty of run support to Hiroki Kuroda for the third straight start, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 to complete a three-game sweep. Home runs by Juan Rivera and A.J. Ellis paced the offense, who scored 24 runs in the three-game series. For Kuroda, the runs were a welcome change of pace. Kuroda received 24 runs in a 12-start stretch from June to August, and was ...

Cardinals pitching coach takes leave of absence*

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan has taken a leave of absence to tend to his ailing wife.

Matt Holliday Gets Moth Stuck In Ear During Cardinals-Dodgers Game (VIDEO, PHOTOS)*

ST. LOUIS (Associated Press) -- This was a different sort of injury bug for Matt Holliday. In a bizarre episode, a moth got stuck deep in Holliday's right ear, forcing the St. Louis Cardinals star to walk off the field while the Los Angeles Dodgers batted in the eighth inning Monday night.

Dodgers launch rare comeback in ninth to beat St. Louis*

ST. LOUIS - For eight innings, the St. Louis Cardinals' veteran pitcher Chris Carpenter extended his career-long...

Dodgers steal one from Cardinals*

Los Angeles Dodgers' Aaron Miles, right, scores the go-ahead as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina waits for the throw during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, in St. Louis. The Dodgers won 2-1.

Cardinals prevent Cubs' sweep with 6-2 win*

Albert Pujols hit his 31st home run and Yadier Molina homered twice as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Sunday night.

Rafael Furcal Injury: Shortstop To Miss St. Louis Cardinals-Dodgers Opener*

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal, acquired at the trade deadline from the Los Angeles Dodgers, will miss the first of three games between the two clubs on Monday. He's still dealing with a thumb injury. A  tweet from Fox Sports Midwest  suggests that St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal , sidelined by a thumb injury, will miss the first game of his new team's series against his ...

St. Louis Cardinals: 5 Cards Who Need to Step Up to Help Team Reach Playoffs*

Many believed the St. Louis Cardinals were the team to beat in the NL Central this season. Now, they are hanging on by a thread just to make the playoffs. While much is credited to the remarkable play the Brewers have been displaying, a lot of the credit to the Cardinals descent is internal. Shoddy hitting, unreliable bullpen play and untimely losses have plagued the Cards throughout the season ...

St. Louis Cardinals Face Dodgers In Must-Win Series*

The St. Louis Cardinals get the Los Angeles Dodgers in a must-win series. 8.5 games behind the surging Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves engaged in yet another must-win series Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers come to Busch Stadium for a three-game series. Chris Carpenter, Kyle Lohse , and Jaime Garcia will take the mound for the Cardinals ...

Colvin's hit in 10th lifts Cubs by Cards (AP)*

Tyler Colvin's RBI single in the 10th inning off Octavio Dotel lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Geovany Soto led off the 10th with a single off Dotel (0-2), advanced to second on Marlon Byrd's sacrifice bunt, and scored on Colvin's hit to center field just hours after the Cubs fired general manager Jim Hendry.

Cardinals fading in playoff race*

As suddenly as the Milwaukee Brewers have caught fire of late, the St. Louis Cardinals' playoff hopes are fading just as fast.

Colvin's 10th-inning hit lifts Cubs over Cardinals*

Tyler Colvin's RBI single in the 10th inning off Octavio Dotel lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Can Cards regain their step at Wrigley Field?*

Just three weeks ago, the St. Louis Cardinals were battling the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Now, the Cards are fighting for their lives.

Craigslist, Allen Craig Homers Twice As The Cardinals Beat The Pirates*

(AP) -- Allen Craig homered twice to break out of a slump and lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Pujols runs 30-HR streak to 11 seasons in 5-4 loss*

Albert Pujols made another bit of history on Tuesday night but there was no post-game celebration in the St. Louis Cardinals' clubhouse.

Allen Craig powers Cardinals past Pirates, 7-2*

PITTSBURGH - Allen Craig homered twice to break out of a slump and lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory...

Maholm struggles early in Pirates' loss to Cardinals*

PITTSBURGH -- Allen Craig homered twice to break out of a slump and lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Craig powers Cardinals past Pirates, 7-2*

Allen Craig homered twice to break out of a slump and lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh...

St. Louis Cards Suspend Ace Shelby Miller*

The St. Louis Cardinals have suspended Springfield pitcher Shelby Miller.

Doumit hits 3-run homer to lead Pirates past Cards*

The Associated Press The Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ryan Doumit had a big chunk of his season wiped out by an injury. He seems intent on making up for lost time. Doumit went 4 for 4 and hit a tiebreaking three-run home run to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Doumit's homer in the fourth inning off Jake Westbrook (9-7) snapped a 1-1 tie ...

Pirates hand Westbrook his first loss in 4 starts*

The Associated Press The Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jake Westbrook has won 82 games in the major leagues on the strength of one of the best sinkers in baseball. Yet the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander went away from the sinker in a pivotal moment and it wound up costing him in a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Ryan Doumit drove a curveball into the right-field stands for a ...

Pirates send Jake Westbrook to first loss in 4 starts with 6-2 win over Cardinals*

PITTSBURGH — Jake Westbrook has won 82 games in the major leagues on the strength of one of the best sinkers in baseball. Yet the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander went away from the sinker in a pivotal moment and it wound up costing him in a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Ryan Doumit drove a curveball into the right-field stands for a three-run home run in the bottom of the ...

Charlie Tilson Signs With Cardinals: The Post-Colby-Rasmus Depth Chart*

The St. Louis Cardinals traded away their center fielder of the future at the deadline—here's how the rest of their center fielders of the future look, with newly signed 2011 MLB Draft second-rounder Charlie Tilson the latest addition. With second-rounder Charlie Tilson  signing with the St. Louis Cardinals  after an extended holdout the 2011 MLB Draft is officially in the books for St. Louis ...

Albert Pujols hits longest Busch homer, bullpen excels as Cardinals beat Rockies 6-2*

ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols’ 465-foot home run got the St. Louis Cardinals started. The bullpen made sure the longest drive at six-year-old Busch Stadium was not wasted. Jason Motte and Octavio Dotel escaped major jams in the sixth and seventh innings in relief of Edwin Jackson, who exited in the sixth with hamstring cramping in a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night. Dotel struck ...

Cards remain 5 games behind Brewers*

Albert Pujols hit the longest home run at six-year-old Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an injury to starter Edwin Jackson with stellar bullpen work in a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night.

Pujols becomes NL HR leader with 29, Cardinals win*

Albert Pujols hit the longest home run at six-year-old Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an injury to starter Edwin Jackson with stellar bullpen work in a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night.

Rockies fold vs. Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS -- Albert Pujols hit the longest home run at six-year-old Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an injury to starter Edwin Jackson with stellar bullpen work in a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night.

Rockies Waste Opportunities In St. Louis*

Albert Pujols hit the longest home run at six-year-old Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Rockies 6-2 Sunday night.

Rockies Bounce Back To Beat St. Louis*

Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday night.

Colorado breaks St. Louis skid*

Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday night.

St. Louis Cardinals Pile On Rockies 6-1 In Series Opener*

The St. Louis Cardinals take the first from their series with the Colorado Rockies by a score of 6-1. The Milwaukee Brewers had moved on to the Pittsburgh Pirates but the St. Louis Cardinals were more than able to keep up with them Friday, putting together a dink-and-dunk five-score sixth inning to propel Kyle Lohse past the Colorado Rockies 6-1 in the opening game of their weekend series. The ...

Why the St. Louis Cardinals Should NOT Re-Sign Albert Pujols*

Before I even write this article, a quick disclaimer: I have an Albert Pujols jersey hanging in my closet,  I'm a die hard Cardinals fan, and Albert is probably my second favorite player ever, right behind Willie McGee. So I'm glad we've got that out of the way. I know this might be extremely unpopular with Cardinals fans, but I don't think the Cardinals should 'break the bank' to try to re-sign ...

McGehee's hit boosts streaking Brewers past Cardinals 5-3 in 10 innings*

ST. LOUIS — Another big swing from Casey McGehee kept the Milwaukee Brewers rolling and dealt another blow to their closest pursuers in the NL Central. McGehee’s double snapped a 10th-inning tie and the bullpen allowed three hits in four scoreless innings as Milwaukee won for the 12th time in 13 games with a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. McGehee had a three-homer day ...

Cardinals lose 5-3 to Brewers in 10 innings*

Besides falling four games back in the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals also lost a key arm.

Casey McGehee powers Milwaukee Brewers in 10th to 5-3 win over St. Louis Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS Casey McGehees double snapped a 10th-inning tie and the Milwaukee Brewers won for the 12th time in 13 games, dealing another blow to their closest pursuers in the NL Central with a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals Lose Extra-Innings Contest To Milwaukee Brewers*

The St. Louis Cardinals lose an extra-innings nailbiter after losing Yadier Molina to an unnecessary five-game suspension. A sixth-inning comeback ended a run too early and the St. Louis Cardinals ' new-look bullpen couldn't keep together in extra innings as the Cardinals lost their series opener with division-leading Milwaukee by a score of 5-3, putting them four games back of the Brewers in ...

Brewers, Cardinals set to duke it out for NL Central*

The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals have separated themselves from the rest of the National League Central . It may be a while before either separates itself from the other.

Cardinals complete a sweep of Marlins*

MIAMI (AP) — Pitching to the St. Louis Cardinals’ big three didn’t work. Walking them backfired, too.

Holliday, Pujols help Cardinals beat Marlins 8-4*

Pitching to the St. Louis Cardinals' big three didn't work. Walking them backfired, too.

First-Place Brewers Begin Key Road Series In St. Louis*

The Milwaukee Brewers have the chance to take a commanding lead in the National League Central Tuesday night when they begin a series against the second place St. Louis Cardinals.

Berkman lifts Cards past Marlins*

Lance Berkman’s second double of the game brought home Albert Pujols with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning Friday night, and the St. Louis Cardinals held on to beat the Florida Marlins 3-2.

MLB: St. Louis 3, Florida 2*

MIAMI, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman snapped an eighth-inning tie with an RBI double Friday that gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 victory over Florida.

Berkman's RBI double in 8th lifts Cardinals over Marlins*

St. Louis Cardinals batter Lance Berkman hits an eighth-inning double that drove Albert Pujois home for the winning run against the Florida Marlins during the baseball game in Miami, Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. The Cardinals won 3-2.

Pujols triple shy of cycle in Cards win over Marlins*

Albert Pujols hit his 25th home run and finished a triple shy of the cycle, and six relievers combined to pitch six innings and help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Florida Marlins 7-4 on Thursday night.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese takes pitch off helmet*

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese took a pitch to the helmet and came away with a mild concussion and an RBI.

MLB: St. Louis 7, Florida 4*

MIAMI, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Albert Pujols scored the go-ahead run in the third Thursday and added a solo homer in leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-4 victory over Florida.

McGehee Hits 3 HRs as Brewers Beat Cardinals 10-5*

Casey McGehee homered three times and Milwaukee rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5 and add to their NL Central lead.

McGehee hits 3 homers as Brewers top Cardinals*

Casey McGehee homered three times and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5 on Wednesday and add to their NL Central lead.

Cardinals-Marlins Preview*

The St. Louis Cardinals may be eyeing another series with the team they're chasing in the NL Central, but overlooking the Florida Marlins could be costly. The Cardinals will try to avoid losing more ground in the division chase when they face the surging Marlins in the opener of a four-game set Thursday night.

Report: St. Louis Cardinals Close to Landing Dodgers Shortstop Rafael Furcal*

The Dodgers and Cardinals are in serious discussions about a deal that would send shortstop Rafael Furcal to St. Louis, ESPN.com reports. The Cardinals would reportedly also receive cash along with Furcal, who is in the final year of a three-year deal that contains a club option for 2012. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Dodgers are expected to eat a significant portion of money still owed ...

St. Louis Cardinals Beat Chicago Cubs 9-2*

Albert Pujols Gets Career Hit Number 2,000

Cubs solve Westbrook in 6th, end 5-game losing streak with 6-3 victory over Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS — Two timely double plays made it a big night for the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen. Sean Marshall snuffed out a potential rally in the seventh inning and Kerry Wood started a 1-6-3 DP in the eighth as the Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory Sunday night, preventing a three-game sweep by the St. Louis Cardinals. “The bullpen did all the work, man,” Chicago starter Ryan ...

Colby Rasmus: A Phenom Flames Out*

Todd Zeile, J.D. Drew, and Colby Rasmus. When I learned last Wednesday that the St. Louis Cardinals had traded Rasmus to Toronto, I immediately thought of Zeile and Drew.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Cubs solve Westbrook in 6th, beat St. Louis Cardinals 6-3*

ST. LOUIS — Jake Westbrook was perfect for 16 straight outs, and then he fell apart. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa blamed the umpire.

Soriano, Dempster lead Cubs over Cardinals*

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run homer and Ryan Dempster tossed six-plus solid innings, as the Chicago Cubs held off the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-3, to avoid a three-game sweep.

Cubs solve Westbrook in 6th, beat Cardinals 6-3*

Jake Westbrook was perfect for 16 straight outs, and then he fell apart. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa blamed the umpire.

Astros rookie Altuve comes up big in win*

share: digg facebook twitter How well are things going for the Houston Astros' Jose Altuve right now? Up with a chance to win the game as he begins his second week as a big-leaguer, Altuve was thinking fastball, got slider and did not take, opting instead to smack it into center field for a two-run single to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Wednesday.

Cardinals deal outfielder Rasmus to Toronto*

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals, who have faced pitching questions all the way back to spring training, sent outfielder Colby Rasmus and two relievers to Toronto as part of a three-team trade to beef up their rotation.

Jays acquire Cards' Rasmus in 8-player swap*

The Blue Jays announced the acquisition of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus on Wednesday in an eight-player deal including pitchers Brian Tallet, Trever Miller and P.J. Walters, who are also heading to Toronto.

Cardinals deal Rasmus, get RHP Jackson (AP)*

The St. Louis Cardinals addressed a pitching shortage Wednesday that dates to spring training, acquiring right-hander Edwin Jackson in a three-team trade that cost them starting center fielder Colby Rasmus. The Cardinals sent Rasmus and two relievers to Toronto, sacrificing a starting outfielder to get more pitching for the second straight year near the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals: How Colby Rasmus Trade Will Benefit Them*

Colby Rasmus has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in an eight -player deal. After weeks of denying that the young center fielder was available, team St. Louis GM John Mozeliak finally decided to bite the bullet and trade the unhappy star. The Cardinals will receive Edwin Jackson, Octavio Dotel, Marc Rzepczynski and Corey Patterson in exchange for Rasmus, Trevor Miller, Brian Tallet and P.J ...

Molina shy of cycle again as Cards win (AP)*

Known for his game-managing and defensive skills, Yadier Molina made another statement with his bat. The St. Louis Cardinals' slow-footed catcher was a triple shy of the cycle for the second time in three games and homered for the third straight game, helping Kyle McClellan end an eight-game victory drought in the St.

Molina just misses cycle, Cardinals whip Astros*

Known for his game-managing and defensive skills, Yadier Molina made another statement with his bat. The St. Louis Cardinals' slow-footed catcher was a triple shy of the cycle for the second time in three games and homered for the third straight game, helping Kyle McClellan end an eight-game victory drought in the St.

St. Louis Cardinals Would Be Foolish to Trade Outfielder Colby Rasmus Even If It Frees Them of Reportedly Meddlesome Dad*

The St. Louis Cardinals have a franchise-altering decision to make at the end of this season. First baseman Albert Pujols is due to be a free agent and there's little doubt he could command one of the largest contracts in history, if salary depended solely on playing ability. It doesn't, as Vernon Wells' contract illustrates, but whichever team wins the bidding for "the great Pujols," as he's ...

Round Rock Express - Series Preview Vs. Memphis Redbirds*

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express return to The Dell Diamond this week for a four-game series against the Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals). The series begins Tuesday and runs through Friday with a 7:05 p.m. CDT first pitch each night.

Three teams want Cardinals' Rasmus*

The St. Louis Cardinals have received calls from at least three teams to determine what it would take to pry young outfielder Colby Rasmus from the team, according to Sports Illustrated. The Tampa Bay Rays , Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have been on the other end of the line, SI reports. The 24-year-old, who is hitting .241 with nine homers this season, is under contract till 2014 ...

Miscues doom Cardinals at Pittsburgh*

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot, left, can’t handle an errant throw Sunday from catcher Gerald Laird, allowing Pittsburgh Pirates' Xavier Paul to advance to third on a stolen base-attempt during the 10th inning in Pittsburgh.

Cardinals walk the plank in series finale against Pirates*

Xavier Paul scored on Chase d'Arnaud's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Sunday.

Miscues doom Cardinals at Pittsburg*

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot, left, can’t handle an errant throw Sunday from catcher Gerald Laird, allowing Pittsburgh Pirates' Xavier Paul to advance to third on a stolen base-attempt during the 10th inning in Pittsburgh.

Cardinals Rout Pirates 9-1*

The Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to get back in the win column Saturday night, but the St. Louis Cardinals had other ideas.

Pirates blasted by Cardinals, 9-1*

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting comfortable putting together big innings with multiple home runs. They have done that two games in a row against the Pirates. Saturday, it was Lance Berkman's homer that helped drive the Cardinals to a 9-1 victory against the Pirates in front of a sellout crowd of 39,102 at PNC Park.

Cardinals top Pirates*

Cards are on a roll … It appears that the St. Louis Cardinals are finally putting things together.

2011 St. Louis Cardinals mid season review*

This is where we make the best case for MLB realignment. The National League Central has six teams, and that is bad for all for reasons we can discuss later. With a 48-50 record, the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in third place in the only sixth team division in MLB. They have gone 19-16 [...] 2011 St. Louis Cardinals mid season review is a post from: The Inquisitr

Game of the day: Cardinals reclaim authority over Pirates with 2nd big win*

PITTSBURGH - It's only a matter of time, slugger Lance Berkman spent most of the past three months figuring, before the St. Louis Cardinals put together a sustained run of their best baseball.

Cardinals-Mets Preview*

The New York Mets are back above .500 and in position to sweep the struggling St. Louis Cardinals at home for the first time in nearly five years. With Jonathan Niese looking to set a career high for wins, the Mets try to conclude the three-game sweep of the Cardinals on Thursday. Angel Pagan homered in the 10th inning to help New York (49-48) rally from an early four-run deficit and win 6-5 on...

Kyle Lohse Injury: Cardinals Pitcher Out With Finger Injury*

St. Louis Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse is having finger problems. In the last start from St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse , the right-hander gave up 10 hits in 5-2/3 innings, walking three. At the end of May, his ERA was 2.13, he was 7-2, and Dave Duncan was again looking like some sort of mad genius. Since June started, though, Lohse has allowed fewer than four runs in just two out of his ...

Pujols, Westbrook lead Cardinals past Mets 6-2*

RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in the first and Jake Westbrook had the Mets pounding the ball into the ground over eight excellent innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat New York 6-2 Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Pujols drove a pitch from Jonathon Niese (9-8) left up in the strike zone off the facade of the second deck in left field for his ...

Cardinals-Pirates Preview*

After dropping two of three to the Pirates during the first week of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals were looking up at Pittsburgh in the NL Central. Few would have believed the Pirates would still have an edge 3 1/2 months later. Two-thirds of a logjam atop the division, Pittsburgh and St. Louis will get reacquainted with 13 meetings over the next eight weeks, starting with the opener of an...

Pujols, Westbrook lead Cardinals over Mets*

Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in the first and Jake Westbrook had the Mets pounding the ball into the ground over eight excellent innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat New York 6-2 Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.

St. Louis Cardinals Lose Second Straight To Mets On Endy Chavez Walk-Off*

The St. Louis Cardinals found themselves on the wrong side of Jason Isringhausen 's unlikely comeback Wednesday night, as Endy Chavez's 10th-inning walk-off home run off current closer Fernando Salas gave erstwhile fireman Izzy a two-inning win one night after his first save since 2008. Carlos Beltran , currently a top target ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, homered off of Kyle McClellan , while ...

MLB Trade Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Looking At Starters, Per Anonymous Source, Common Sense*

The Heath Bell thing never quite did it for me, but this I can imagine—according to an  anonymous source  the St. Louis Cardinals have been extremely active in their search for a starting pitcher on the trade market ahead of the July 31 deadline. Question: Do you need to cite an anonymous source if the stuff he tells you would cause a 13-year-old girl in 1998 to go, "uhhh— doy !!!"?  The ...

Cincy rallies to beat Cardinals*

St. Louis Cardinals' Tony Cruz (48) reacts after striking out against Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 3-1. Catcher Ryan Hanigan watches at right.

Cardinals bounced from first with loss to Reds*

St. Louis Cardinals' Tony Cruz (48) reacts after striking out against Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 3-1. Catcher Ryan Hanigan watches at right.

Reds Rally To Beat Garcia, Cardinals 3-1*

Zach Cozart hit his first major league homer Sunday, leading Cincinnati to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that left the Reds feeling revived.

Trade chips of the St. Louis Cardinals*

TRADE CHIPS Baseball's fast-approaching July 31 trade deadline likely will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to execute a deal, if activity at Hammons Field is any indication. A bundle of scouts -- some specifically there in anticipation of trades -- have parachuted in on Springfield recent days.

St. Louis Cardinals clubhouse area off-limits to U2 at Busch Stadium*

ST. LOUIS - Tony La Russa is a big fan of rock music, having hosted members of the Eagles and Journey among others in his office as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals healthy for second-half run*

ST. LOUIS -- Tony La Russa rapped his head several times, part a superstitious plea that the tough times are finally past for the St. Louis Cardinals.

MLB: St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 1*

CINCINNATI, July 16 (UPI) -- Chris Carpenter fired eight innings of one-run ball and Albert Pujols homered Saturday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-1 win over Cincinnati.

Cardinals finally healthy for 2nd half run*

R.B. Fallstrom AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS Tony La Russa rapped his head several times, part a superstitious plea that the tough times are finally past for the St. Louis Cardinals. Before the All-Star break, the Cardinals fielded their projected starting lineup only five times. Their manager discovered plenty of depth, with infielder Daniel Descalso, outfielder Jon Jay and especially closer ...

St. Louis Cardinals Trade Rumors: Why a Colby Rasmus Deal Is Unlikely*

A Colby Rasmus trade continues to be a hot rumor . Rasmus trade rumors started months ago, when Colby's father, Tony, started acting up, criticizing the Cardinals organization for the way they coach his son . The elder Rasmus continues to take shots at the organization.  Tony Rasmus seems to be a headache and borderline psychotic, and this is probably why Colby Rasmus is getting a lot of ...

Locked up: Cardinals sign Garcia to four-year deal*

The St. Louis Cardinals solidified their rotation for the future Wednesday, signing left-hander Jaime Garcia to a four-year contract extension with club options for a fifth and sixth season.

MLB Capsules - NL: Cardinals sign Garcia to 4-year deal*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals solidified their rotation for the future, signing left-hander Jaime Garcia to a four-year contract extension Wednesday with club options for a fifth and sixth season.

Cardinals sign Garcia to extension*

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals solidified their rotation for the future Wednesday, signing left-hander Jaime Garcia to a four-year contract extension with club options for a fifth and sixth season.

Cusumano: Cardinals' Jaime Garcia signs extension*

Jaime Garcia will be with the St. Louis Cardinals for four more years, NewsChannel 5's Frank Cusumano has learned.

MLB St. Louis Cardinals: The Resurgence of Lance Berkman*

Lance Berkman 's first choice this past off-season was to go back to the Astros and finish his career where it started in Houston. As many of you know, he didn't get to go back to Houston because they didn't want him, instead signing a one-year, $8 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals . Many teams and fans, including myself, thought that Berkman's career was over and that he was just going ...

MLB News - NL: Cardinals ride Berkman's huge first half*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Berkman was a big question mark when the St. Louis Cardinals signed him to a one-year deal as a free agent last winter. Look whose gamble paid off.

Berkman reborn*

FILE - This June 11, 2011, file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman watching his home run against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of a baseball game, in Milwaukee.

MLB Trade Rumors: Should St. Louis Cardinals Really Deal Colby Rasmus?*

The St. Louis Cardinals are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central division. It's quite amazing that this team has managed to hang tough for so long given all the injuries they have encountered.  In total, the Cardinals have used the disabled list 15 times so far, and there's no guarantee that they won't use it again. They are considering moving Colby ...

Football recruit signs with St. Louis Cardinals*

Prep star C.J. McElroy is picking baseball over football.

Cardinals ride Lance Berkman's huge first half*

Lance Berkman was a big question mark when the St. Louis Cardinals signed him to a one-year deal last winter.

Freese ends batting chill*

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Lance Lynn cools off Sunday in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in St. Louis. The Cardinals beat the Diamondbacks 4-2.

Strong pitching from Garcia, Salas and Lynn gives Cardinals 4-2 win over Diamondbacks*

The St. Louis Cardinals picked up a 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks Sunday to earn a split in the series.

Diamondbacks lose 4-2 to Cardinals*

Even after losing their last two games heading into the All-Star break, the Arizona Diamondbacks are feeling pretty good about themselves. Ryan Roberts hit a two-run home run in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday as the Diamondbacks ended with a four-game split and are in second place in the NL West with a 49-43 record.

Freese homers, Cardinals beat Dbacks 4-2*

Fortified by a pregame pep talk from the St. Louis Cardinals' two hitting instructors, David Freese belted his first home run in almost three months.

Baseball: Cincinnati Reds blow 8-run lead, beat St. Louis Cardinals in 13 innings*

The Yankees' Derek Jeter pulled to within three hits of 3,000 for his career, lining a double in three at-bats against Cleveland's Justin Masterson.

Reds outlast Cardinals 9-8 in 13 innings*

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Comeback Ends In Extra-Innings Loss Vs. Cincinnati Reds*

The St. Louis Cardinals' comeback vs. the Cincinnati Reds from an 8-0 score falls just short in 13 innings. After roaring back from an eight-run deficit the St. Louis Cardinals couldn't quite complete the comeback or the sweep, falling 9-8 to the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings. Matt Holliday homered in the seventh inning to key a five-run rally, Daniel Descalso had four hits, and Jon Jay ...

Cardinals plan to activate Albert Pujols off DL*

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to activate Albert Pujols off the disabled list Tuesday, a month ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken left wrist.

Cueto strong in Reds' 1-0 loss to Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 4: Skip Schumaker #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks to score a run against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium on July 4, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Carpenter Paces Cardinals' 1-0 Win Over Reds*

Chris Carpenter hit another high note in his midseason surge. The St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher insisted getting the better of Johnny Cueto provided no extra incentive.

St. Louis Cardinals nip Cincinnati Reds*

ST. LOUIS -- Getting deep into games is big for Johnny Cueto. The Cincinnati Reds' pitcher said that's all he can control.

Damon stays hot, leads Rays over Cards*

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Johnny Damon drove in four runs, Jeremy Hellickson pitched into the eighth inning to stop a personal four-game losing streak, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-3, on Sunday.

Cards' Berkman homers again in loss to Tampa Bay*

Lance Berkman homered for the fourth time in four days and made the All-Star team again. The only downer Sunday was another loss for the St. Louis Cardinals. Johnny Damon drove in four runs in Tampa Bay's 8-3 victory, and Jeremy Hellickson pitched into the eighth inning to stop a personal four-game losing streak.

Damon has four RBIs in Rays' win over St. Louis*

Johnny Damon had an All-Star caliber weekend. Damon drove in four runs, Jeremy Hellickson pitched into the eighth inning to stop a personal four-game losing streak and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Sunday. "It's just everything that he does," Rays manager Joe Maddon said of Damon, who was not named to the All-Star team.

Rays smoke past Cardinals 5-1*

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Casey Kotchman drove in three runs with a double and Justin Ruggiano hit a two-run homer during a five-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday night.

Kotchman powers Rays*

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Casey Kotchman drove in three runs with a double, and Justin Ruggiano hit a two-run homer during a five-run sixth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-1, on Saturday night.

McClellan has 1 bad inning in Cards' loss to Rays*

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, wacthes manager Tony La Russa (10) take pitcher Kyle McClellan, center, off the mound after he allowed the Tampa Bay Rays five runs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

St. Louis Cardinals Lose Vs. Rays, Kyle McClellan Struggles Again*

The St. Louis Cardinals ' surprise winning streak fell apart Saturday, when Kyle McClellan 's rough return from a hip injury continued in a sixth inning that saw the Tampa Bay Rays score all five of their runs on the way to a 5-1 victory. Lance Berkman homered—his 21st of the season, seven more than he hit in all of 2010—to provide the Cardinals' only offense.  McClellan, who briefly led the ...

Rasmus powers St. Louis past the Rays*

Colby Rasmus hit a three-run homer during a wild eighth inning that featured four ejections, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.

Cards battle past rattled Rays*

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Colby Rasmus hit a three-run shot during a wild eighth inning that featured four ejections, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-3, on Friday night.

St. Louis Cardinals Vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Four Ejected As Rays Drop Game One*

The Rays finish their journey against the National League hosting the playoff hungry Cardinals on the holiday weekend. An RBI double from Evan Longoria and a two run homerun from Matt Joyce were all the Rays could muster in Game One against the St. Louis Cardinals . And that was in the bottom of the eighth. Until that point the Rays had gone scoreless and the game reached a boiling point with J ...

St. Louis Sweeps Baltimore*

(AP) -- Lance Berkman homered twice, Jon Jay hit a three-run shot, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.

St. Louis Cardinals Tied For First Place*

The St. Louis Cardinals officially began the second half of their 2011 season Thursday night, beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 at Camden Yards in the 82nd game of the year.

Berkman blasts two home runs, Cards sweep Orioles*

Lance Berkman homered twice, Jon Jay hit a three-run shot, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Up next for Tampa Bay Rays: vs. St. Louis Cardinals*

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, June 30, 2011

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa talks about his career, Mark McGwire, the DH and a host of issues*

The Cardinals’ Tony La Russa, who graduated from Tampa’s Jefferson High in 1962, never expected to be in baseball long enough for 2,682 managerial wins.

Kyle Lohse, Cardinals cruise past Orioles 6-2*

BALTIMORE - Kyle Lohse pitched five shutout innings in a performance shortened by rain, and the St. Louis Cardinals...

Cardinals look to regain winning ways in Baltimore*

ST. LOUIS — They’ve lost 12 of their last 15 games and dropped out of the NL Central lead. There’s the possibility the St. Louis Cardinals could spin out of sight.

St. Louis Cardinals Activate David Freese, Nick Punto Ahead Of Orioles Set*

The St. Louis Cardinals will have some reinforcements on the infield when they meet the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game interleague set at Camden Yards Tuesday. Starting third baseman David Freese will return from the hand fracture that kept him out of the lineup for all of May and most of June after going 3-13 with a double in four rehab starts with the Memphis Redbirds. Nick Punto , who ...

St Louis Cardinals now must shoulder Albert Pujols loss*

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols extended his glove, and his arm collided with Betemit. Seconds later, the Cardinals' three-time MVP was writhing on the ground in agony. Busch Stadium was quiet.

Cardinals activate Freese, Punto*

Third baseman David Freese's and infielder Nick Punto's rehabilitation assignments ended Monday when the St. Louis Cardinals recalled them from the minor leagues.

Cardinals-Orioles Preview*

Albert Pujols' fractured left wrist certainly has taken its toll on the St. Louis Cardinals' offense, but perhaps the team's most debilitating issue is its increasingly unreliable pitching staff. Based on his interleague struggles, Kyle Lohse might not be the ideal candidate to provide a spark.

Toronto Beats St. Louis Cardinals 6-3*

St. Louis Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia came into Saturday night's game with the best earned average at home in the major leagues, but a nightmare of a third inning cost him the game as the Toronto Blue Jays won 6-3 at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals Fall Again After Crucial Error Sinks Jaime Garcia*

The St. Louis Cardinals lost their second in a row to the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday after Daniel Descalso 's third-inning error allowed a three-run homer from Juan Rivera and pasted the last of four unearned runs on starter Jaime Garcia . The Blue Jays won by a final score of 6-4 behind Carlos Villanueva , who won his fifth game of the season. Colby Rasmus doubled and Ryan Theriot and Jon Jay ...

St. Louis Cardinals Draft News: Kolten Wong Signs, Will Report To Quad Cities*

Kolten Wong, the St. Louis Cardinals ' first pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, officially signed with the team Sunday, heading off a week filled with hastily denied rumors and arriving in time to watch the Cardinals' 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium. Wong will receive a signing bonus of $1.3 million and report to full season ball with the Quad Cities River Bandits of the low-A ...

St. Louis Cardinals to offer Latin players English classes in Springfield*

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to further aid their Latin American prospects by offering English classes next season in Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis.

Throwing program the next step for injured Cardinals starter Wainwright*

Injured St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright will take a significant step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery Monday when he throws a baseball for the first time since spring training.

Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-4*

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS Jose Bautista is back in the groove. His booming bat helped the Toronto Blue Jays climb out of a slump. Bautista hit his major league-leading 23rd home run in the top of the ninth inning on a pitch that appeared to be well outside, helping the Blue Jays snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. "We ...

Polk: On the Cardinals' bullpen blues*

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Miguel Batista, right, pumps his fist as he walks off the field after getting Kansas City Royals' Jeff Francoeur, left, to hit into an inning-ending double play during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game Sunday, June 19, 2011, in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Lose First To Toronto Blue Jays, Fall Behind Brewers In Central*

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays begin their round of bird-themed interleague play. The St. Louis Cardinals couldn't complete a late-innings comeback Friday night, dropping their series-opener with the Toronto Blue Jays after Jose Bautista hit a ninth-inning home run, his 23rd bomb of the year, off rookie closer Fernando Salas . The Cardinals' beleaguered bullpen was forced into ...

Lefty Valdes joins Cardinals bullpen*

Raul Valdes' contract was purchased from Class AAA Memphis on Thursday as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to alter the makeup of their bullpen.

Oswalt hurt as Cardinals rout Phillies*

ST. LOUIS - An opportunity to pull off a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals dissolved into a disastrous evening Thursday for Roy Oswalt and the Phillies.

Oswalt hurt, Phillies routed by Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS - An opportunity to pull off a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals dissolved into a disastrous evening Thursday for Roy Oswalt and the Phillies.

St. Louis Cardinals rout Philadelphia Phillies as Roy Oswalt leaves game early*

Oswalt exited after two innings due to back stiffness.

Phillies' Lee limits Cardinals to six hits*

Cliff Lee threw a six-hitter for his second straight shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies got homers from Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard in the fourth inning of a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

MLB: Lee, Phillies blank Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cliff Lee threw a six-hitter for his second straight shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies got homers from Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard in the fourth inning of a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals Honor Injured Marine*

Marine Corporal, Justin Mcloud Threw Out The First Pitch At Busch Stadium He lost an arm and both legs in Afghanistan serving for his country and Wednesday night Cardinal Nation honored him.

Phillies use a strange eighth to sink Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS - If you can't hit 'em, get hit by 'em. Not even Yogi Berra would be crazy enough to say something like that, but that was a big part of the involuntary method the Phillies used Tuesday night to put together a nine-run eighth inning that triggered a 10-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Baseball roundup: A look at Tuesday's games*

Kyle McClellan went toe to toe with Roy Halladay. It's one performance the St. Louis Cardinals will want to remember.

St. Louis Cardinals' Bullpen Meltdown Costs Team A Win Against Roy Halladay*

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen continued to struggle Tuesday, blowing up in a 10-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite Kyle McClellan 's four walks in seven innings the St. Louis Cardinals had a chance, Tuesday, to walk out of their series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies with a win against Roy Halladay , the first and best of the Phillies' various aces. That was before the bullpen ...

Phillies pound Cardinals bullpen*

Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each had a two-run single during Philadelphia's season-best nine-run eighth inning, lifting the Phillies to a 10-2 rout over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Phillies blast Cardinals bullpen in 10-2 win*

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS Placido Polanco took one for the cause. So did a lot of his teammates. The Philadelphia Phillies' fifth-place hitter got plunked on a full count with the bases loaded for the tying run, fueling a season-best nine-run eighth in a 10-2 rout against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. He bruised his left pinky and was removed for a pinch hitter, but ...

St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols out 4-6 weeks with broken arm*

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols grabs his left wrist after being injured on a play at first base during the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, June 19, 2011, in St. Louis.

Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals' 3-time MVP, out 4 to 6 weeks with forearm fracture*

Pujols, injured in a collision while playing first base, had at least 32 homers, 103 RBI and .312 batting average in each of his first 10 seasons going into 2011.

Cards' Pujols: 'I feel like I can play' despite cast*

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols feels healthy enough to be in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup. Too bad for him, he's wearing a soft cast for a broken left wrist that's expected to sideline him for six weeks.

Aside from cast, Pujols feels healthy*

Albert Pujols feels healthy enough to be in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup. Too bad for him, he's wearing a soft cast for a broken left wrist that's expected to sideline him for six weeks.

Cardinals' Pujols out 4-6 weeks with arm fracture*

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star slugger Albert Pujols will miss four-to-six weeks after fracturing his arm during a collision at first base, the team said on Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals Walk Off Without Pujols In Victory Vs. Royals*

The St. Louis Cardinals won their series finale against the Kansas City Royals , pushing off a losing streak once and for all with a walk-off home run from Skip Schumaker —against a left-hander, no less—but the victory could be a pyrrhic one; Albert Pujols left the field with a wrist injury after a collision at first base with Wilson Betemit left him sprawled on the ground. Pujols had homered ...

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols has bad break*

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols will miss at least the next month of the season after tests on Monday revealed a fractured left forearm. Team doctors say he has a non-displaced break near his left wrist. His arm is in a splint.

Cardinals beat Royals 5-4 on home run*

Albert Pujols sprained his left wrist trying to make a tag at first base, but the St. Louis Cardinals recovered to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Sunday on Skip Schumaker's ninth-inning homer.  

Schumaker's walkoff HR lifts Cardinals past Royals*

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals found a way to rally past the Kansas City Royals despite losing Albert Pujols to an injury.

MLB: St. Louis 5, Kansas City 4*

ST. LOUIS, June 19 (UPI) -- Matt Holliday blasted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning Saturday and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 5-4 interleague win over Kansas City.

Cardinals snap losing streak with win over Royals*

Matt Holliday hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning that helped the St. Louis Cardinals snap a season-high seven-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Holliday 2-run HR lifts Cardinals over Royals*

ST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday’s two-run homer in the eighth inning Saturday night sent the Kansas City Royals tumbling to a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the middle game of the I-70 Series weekend at Busch Stadium.

Holliday homers, helps Cards end seven-game skid*

Matt Holliday was determined to try anything to lift the St. Louis Cardinals out of their recent funk.

Cardinals Beat Royals 5-4 In St. Louis*

The St. Louis Cardinals ended their longest losing streak in nearly three years Saturday night, beating the Kansas City Royals 5-4 at Busch Stadium.

Pujols error leads to Cards' seventh straight loss*

The Kansas City Royals handed the St. Louis Cardinals their seventh straight loss, 5-4 Friday night.

Royals-Cardinals Preview*

Alcides Escobar is on a stunning tear. The St. Louis Cardinals are providing surprises for different reasons. Escobar attempts to continue his hot hitting Saturday night as the Kansas City Royals look to send the Cardinals to their longest losing streak in almost four years. Better known for his defense at shortstop, Escobar is a .249 lifetime hitter in four seasons with Kansas City (31-39) and...

Cardinals, Royals Series To Support Joplin Relief Efforts*

Friday kicks off a huge baseball weekend in St. Louis as two cross-state rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals, "Unite for Joplin." The Cardinals are looking to get back in the win column but this series has a much deeper meaning.

Royals, Cardinals Announce "Teams Unite For Joplin" Details*

The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals have announced details about "Teams Unite for Joplin" events, a collaborative effort with the St. Louis Cardinals, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to help Joplin, Mo., recover from a devastating tornado that ripped through the city on May 22.

Matt Holliday Homers In Return To St. Louis Cardinals' Lineup*

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Matt Holliday , on the disabled list for a quadriceps injury, returned to the lineup Thursday and paid immediate dividends for the Cardinals, homering in a loss to the Washington Nationals . The home run was Holliday’s seventh of the season, and improved his season-to-date line to .348/.443/.563. Holliday, usually a durable outfielder, has tantalized fantasy baseball ...

Espinosa's homer lifts Nats in 10th*

Late home runs by Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina rallied the St. Louis Cardinals only to see them fall short yet again.

Cardinals open set with in-state rival Kansas City*

(Sports Network) - Having one of their top sluggers back in the lineup wasn't enough to prevent the St. Louis Cardinals from avoiding their longest losing streak in nearly three years. Perhaps a meeting with their in-state rivals will help the struggling club get back on track.

Zimmerman Sparks Winning Rally in Return*

Ryan Zimmerman hit a run-scoring double in his return from the disabled list to spark a six-run seventh-inning as the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Tuesday night.

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsCardinals bullpen gives up 6 runs in 7th inning*

WASHINGTON (AP) - After opening up a seemingly safe lead, the St. Louis Cardinals watched the margin evaporate in one wild inning Tuesday night. The Washington Nationals scored six runs in the seventh, sparked by Ryan Zimmerman's RBI double, for an 8-6 comeback win.

Big seventh inning propels Nats in Zimmerman's return*

Ryan Zimmerman hit a run-scoring double in his return from the disabled list to spark a six-run seventh-inning as the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Tuesday night.

Zimmerman sparks winning rally in return from DL*

The Associated Press The Associated Press WASHINGTON Ryan Zimmerman's return may have been the spark the Washington Nationals' offense was waiting for. Zimmerman certainly made a difference Tuesday night. The Nationals' All-Star third baseman hit a run-scoring double in his return from the disabled list to spark a six-run seventh-inning as Washington beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6. "It was ...

Milwaukee Brewers in first place in NL Central after completing three-game sweep of St. Louis Cardinals*

MILWAUKEE Prince Fielder cautioned against making too much out of the Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Brewers sweep Cardinals out of first*

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Prince Fielder cautioned against making too much out of the Milwaukee Brewers' sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fielder's bomb buries Cardinals*

Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder watches his two-run home run against St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers sweep St. Louis Cardinals out of first place*

Prince Fielder's go-ahead homer in the sixth rallied Milwaukee to a 4-3 victory over St. Louis on Sunday as the Brewers knocked the Cardinals out of first place in the NL Central with a three-game sweep.

Cards bested again in Milwaukee*

The last time Chris Carpenter got off to such a rocky start to a season, he was a rookie in Toronto — 14 years ago. The former Cy Young winner gave up four runs in the decisive sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals fell for the second straight night to the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-3, to see their lead in the NL Central fall to a half-game.

Weeks hits go-ahead homer, Greinke outpitches Carpenter to lift Brewers over Cards, 5-3*

MILWAUKEE - Rickie Weeks hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and Zack Greinke outpitched fellow Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Saturday night.

National League Game Summary - St. Louis at Milwaukee*

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and Chris Narveson tossed eight scoreless innings, as the Milwaukee Brewers dominated the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-0, in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB: St. Louis 9, Houston 2*

HOUSTON, June 9 (UPI) -- Daniel Descalso finished off a five-run sixth with a two-run double Thursday, launching the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-2 thumping of Houston.

Cards visit Brewers in battle of NL Central heavyweights*

(Sports Network) - Only 2 1/2 games separate the National League Central- leading St. Louis Cardinals from the second-place Milwaukee Brewers in the division standings.

St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers Face Off For NL Central Lead*

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers face off in a three-game series that could determine the leader of the National League Central. The St. Louis Cardinals go into June with a hotly awaited matchup against their strongest National League Central rivals, as predicted, but it's not the Cincinnati Reds , who took the crown in 2010—it's the Milwaukee Brewers , whose revamped rotation ...

St. Louis Cardinals, Lance Berkman Break Up Bud Norris's No-Hitter, Fall To Astros*

Former Houston Astros star Lance Berkman was the only member of the St. Louis Cardinals who could get around famous redbird-killer Bud Norris Wednesday night, hitting a home run in the seventh inning to break up Norris's no-hitter, but it wasn't enough, as the current Astros took out the first-place Cardinals 4-1. Jaime Garcia took the loss, his second of the year, while Mark Melancon , traded ...

St. Louis Cardinals draft Colby Rasmus' younger brother Casey Rasmus*

St. Louis Cardinals draft Colby Rasmus' younger brother Casey Rasmus.

Cardinals streaks come to an end in 4-1 loss to Astros*

Bud Norris took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and teamed with Mark Melancon hold the St. Louis Cardinals to two hits in the Houston Astros’ 4-1 win Wednesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals Will Play Inter-league Series to Raise Money for Joplin*

The series will take place June 17-19 in St. Louis The Saint Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals are teaming up to raise money for tornado recovery efforts in Joplin.

Norris stifles St. Louis, Astros top Cardinals 4-1*

Bud Norris took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and teamed with Mark Melancon hold the St. Louis Cardinals to two hits in the Houston Astros' 4-1 win Wednesday night.

Cardinals Vs. Astros: Norris Will Try To End Five Game Losing Streak*

(Sports Network) – When Albert Pujols starts to heat up, it’s bad news for everybody except the St. Louis Cardinals . The slugging first baseman has homered in four straight games and will try to keep rolling tonight in the second installment of a three-game series against the Houston Astros from Minute Maid Park. Pujols has hit five homers during the streak and is one game shy of matching his ...

St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals teaming up for Joplin aid*

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals are teaming up to raise money for tornado recovery efforts in Joplin.

Westbrook leads Cards to 7-4 win over Astros*

Westbrook pitches, hits St. Louis Cardinals to fourth straight win, 7-4 over Houston Astros

MLB Draft 2011: St. Louis Cardinals Chase Speed In Middle Rounds*

After selecting polished college hitter Kolten Wong in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals went after several speedy high schoolers in the middle rounds of the draft Tuesday. Charlie Tilson, a left-handed center fielder who earned Jacoby Ellsbury comparisons in the mothership article, was their second-rounder, going 79th overall. In the third round they selected C.J ...

Cardinals load up on pitchers in first 30 picks of draft*

The St. Louis Cardinals have selected 16 pitchers, six outfielders, five infielders and three catchers after the first complete day of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.

St. Louis Cardinals Draft: Complete Results Through Day Two*

The St. Louis Cardinals ' draft continues Wednesday, as the 2011 MLB Draft reaches its final day, but through two days they've already made 30 picks. Here's a complete list of their picks so far, with links to more information as appropriate, starting with day one's selection of second baseman Kolten Wong with the 22nd pick of the first round and continuing through second-rounder Charlie Tilson ...

Cardinals pick 2B in first round*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A telephone call to Kolten Wong a handful of picks before it was the St. Louis Cardinals’ turn finalized their decision to take the Hawaii second baseman.

Cardinals take 2B Wong in first round of draft*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A telephone call to Kolten Wong a handful of picks before it was the St. Louis Cardinals’ turn finalized their decision to take the Hawaii second baseman.

St. Louis Cardinals Draft UH's Wong*

One of the University of Hawaii's top baseball players is heading to the big leagues.

Cardinals hit the road to battle Astros*

(Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals will leave the friendly confines of Busch Stadium for a bit as they begin a three-city, nine-game road trip tonight with the first of three straight games against the NL Central-rival Houston Astros from Minute Maid Park.

Albert Pujols Strikes Again, Cardinals Vs. Cubs Ends In Weekend Sweep*

It took two walk-off home runs from Albert Pujols in extra innings, but the St. Louis Cardinals were able to sweep the Chicago Cubs over their weekend rivalry series at Busch Stadium Sunday, with journeyman swingman Rodrigo Lopez the latest victim of a resurgent Pujols. Chris Carpenter threw nine excellent innings but was left with a no decision; Fernando Salas picked up the win, while Lopez ...

Pujols does it again for Cardinals*

Albert Pujols hit a game-ending homer in extra innings for the second straight day, beating the Chicago Cubs with a leadoff shot in the 10th inning of the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-2 victory on Sunday.

Zambrano unloads after Cardinals sweep Cubs*

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS After losing a victory, Carlos Zambrano lost his cool. The volatile Cubs starter criticized closer Carlos Marmol for giving Ryan Theriot a pitch to hit on the RBI double that kept the St. Louis Cardinals alive for another timely shot from Albert Pujols. The All-Star slugger hit a game-ending homer in extra innings for the second straight day, beating the ...

Berkman, Rasmus out of Cardinals' lineup*

Lance Berkman is not in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after receiving a cortisone injection in his left wrist.

St. Louis Cardinals Best Cubs, Albert Pujols Erupts For Three XBH*

Albert Pujols 's OPS heading into Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs was just .761, but after he finally hit double digits with his 10th home run of the year Friday it looked like things were about to turn. Sunday morning his OPS is .808, and thanks to a pitch from Jeff Samardzija that was bad but not quite bad enough the Cardinals had a 5-4 win over the Cubs. Pujols homered twice, doubled ...

MLB: St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 4 (12 inn.)*

ST. LOUIS, June 4 (UPI) -- Albert Pujols' second homer of the game came in the bottom of the 12th inning Saturday and powered the St. Louis Cardinals past the Chicago Cubs 5-4.

Cub hit hard in loss to Cardinals*

Lance Berkman hit a three-run homer, Albert Pujols had a two-run shot and Jaime Garcia bounced back from the worst outing of his career to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

St. Louis Cardinals' Rookie Lance Lynn Battered In Debut, Betrayed By Defense*

Lance Lynn got off to a perfect start to his Major League debut when the St. Louis Cardinals played the San Francisco Giants in the final game of a series with the champs on Thursday, but the party was over when the Cardinals’ defense struggled to keep the rookie’s obligations to three outs per inning. A bobbled double-play ball by Ryan Theriot left Lynn in to face Aubrey Huff , who promptly ...

Missouri agriculture teams up with St. Louis Cardinals*

(COLUMBIA, Mo.) For the second year, a coalition of Missouri agricultural organizations is working together to launch a summer educational campaign with the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals Win Game One Vs. Cubs, Jaime Garcia Backed By Berkman, Pujols*

A week after self-destructing against the Rockies , St. Louis Cardinals ace Jaime Garcia showed no rust in dispatching the Chicago Cubs , allowing just one run in eight innings while striking out a batter an inning in the opening of the latest chapter of the Cardinals-Cubs rivalry. Lance Berkman and Albert Pujols homered for the Cardinals, who got six runs on nine hits, four of which went for ...

Giants eye series win over Cardinals*

(Sports Network) - The San Francisco Giants aim for a series win tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals in the finale of a four-game set at Busch Stadium.

Series preview: Cubs at Cardinals*

Alfonso Soriano pops out with the bases loaded in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. ( Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune / May 12 , 2011 )

San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals Starting Lineups: Righties!*

No big changes from yesterday  for the San Francisco Giants . And by no big changes I mean no changes at all. 1. Andres Torres CF 2. Miguel Tejada 3B 3. Freddy Sanchez 2B 4. Aubrey Huff 1B 5. Nate Schierholtz RF 6. Cody Ross LF 7. Brandon Crawford SS 8. Eli Whiteside C 9. Jonathan Sanchez P There's been plenty of hand-wringing over Tejada, who has not hit well out of the two-hole. His current ...

Huff Hits 3 Homers, Giants Defeat Cardinals*

Aubrey Huff hit three home runs and matched his career best with six RBIs and the San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.

Giants vs. Cardinals, MLB Scores: Nate Schierholtz Earns Giants Extra Inning Win 6-5*

Tim Lincecum has rarely had much trouble with the St. Louis Cardinals in his career thus far, and was looking to continue that tradition. But Timmy and the San Francisco Giants found themselves in a back-and-forth matchup at Busch Stadium tonight as Nate Schierholtz played hero not once but twice, leading to a dramatic 7-5 Giants win in 11 innings. Lincecum allowed 10 hits to the Red Birds ...

Giants outlast Cardinals 7-5 in 11 innings*

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS Allen Craig made another statement for more playing time with the St. Louis Cardinals. Craig had a two-run, pinch-hit homer off Tim Lincecum in a 7-5, 11-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. He also made the final out, hitting a grounder against Brian Wilson on the first pitch after a 16-minute delay caused when large sections of ...

St. Louis Cardinals Fall To Giants, Busch Stadium Lights Go Out*

The St. Louis Cardinals dropped a strange game to the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, when a Fernando Salas blown save left a gassed Ryan Franklin on the mound in extra innings. Even Busch Stadium’s lights got in on the action, blinking out in the last at-bat of the game to delay the ending for 16 minutes before the Giants could record a final score of 7-5. Allen Craig homered and Daniel ...

Cards' McClellan to DL, Holliday could join him*

The St. Louis Cardinals placed one of the National League's top winners on the disabled list, and expect the league's best hitter to go on the DL, too. Kyle McClellan, who is 6-2 with a 3.86 ERA in his first year in the rotation, strained a hip flexor muscle in the first inning Monday against San Francisco when he landed awkwardly.

NBA Finals: An MV3 Apologia From A St. Louis Cardinals Fan*

I'm going to be honest: I can't get behind the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. I'm not sure this is a controversial position, exactly, seeing as their televised assembly couldn't have been less popular if it had finished with LeBron James waking up and realizing the whole thing had been a dream, or had it, but because my all-time favorite baseball team happened to have three MVP candidates itself ...

MLB: Cardinals rally late to beat Giants; Yanks pound A's*

ST. LOUIS -- Skip Schumaker's infield RBI hit capped a three-run eighth inning, taking tough-luck Chris Carpenter off the hook in the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Skip Schumaker saves St. Louis Cardinals with timely hit*

Skip Schumaker's infield RBI hit capped a three-run eighth inning, taking tough-luck Chris Carpenter off the hook in the St. Louis Cardinals ' 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Giants' bullpen fails in 4-3 loss to Cardinals*

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS The San Francisco Giants' dispiriting loss came with a bit of positive news: Brandon Belt should be back soon. Belt was hit on his left wrist by a pitch in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, but X-rays were negative and manager Bruce Bochy said the rookie slugger probably would miss just a couple days. The ...

Bumgarner, Giants Beat Cardinals 7-3*

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Madison Bumgarner won his second straight after losing his first six decisions and Andres Torres gave the National League's worst offense a big boost with his first career grand slam in the San Francisco Giants' 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.

Know Your St. Louis Cardinals Sleeper Prospect: Andrew Brown*

Regular followers of  Future Redbirds —that should be everyone who is fan enough of the St. Louis Cardinals to wonder about who will be wearing their uniforms in 2013—will have noticed a heretofore-unheralded name creeping across the Daily Farm Reports with increasing frequency back here in 2011. It's Andrew Brown, who, two months into his AAA debut, is hitting .352/.435/.607. Best known before ...

Albert Pujols back at third base for the St. Louis Cardinals*

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McClellan falters, Giants roll over Cardinals*

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kyle McClellan suffered through the worst outing of his first year in the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation. A bad landing after an early pitch may have been a contributing factor.

National League Game Summary - San Francisco at St. Louis*

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Madison Bumgarner went seven strong innings and Andres Torres blasted a grand slam as the San Francisco Giants downed the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-3, in the first of a four-game set from Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals Bounce Back, Beat Colorado Rockies 4-3 In Weekend Finale*

Jaime Garcia's nightmare start was just a bad dream for the St. Louis Cardinals, who beat the Rockies 4-3 to cap off their series Sunday. The St. Louis Cardinals recovered from Jaime Garcia 's brutal loss on Saturday to win their weekend series with the Colorado Rockies , relying on home runs from Jon Jay and Colby Rasmus and yet another strong start from Kyle Lohse to win the finale by a score ...

McClellan falters, Giants whip Cardinals 7-3*

Kyle McClellan suffered through the worst outing of his first year in the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation. A bad landing after an early pitch may have been a contributing factor.

Cards' McClellan shoots for seventh victory vs. Padres*

(Sports Network) - A not-so-familiar name can climb to the top of the pitching charts when the St. Louis Cardinals resume a three-game series against the San Diego Padres tonight from Petco Park.

Padres tripped up again, get only 2 hits vs Cards*

BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO It's almost time for the San Diego Padres to head back out on the road and leave their Petco Park troubles behind. Daniel Descalso singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 11th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals held the Padres to just two hits in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. The Padres lost their season-high fifth straight and dropped to 8-20 at ...

Cardinals place Laird on DL, activate Schumaker*

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have put backup catcher Gerald Laird on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right index finger and activated second baseman Skip Schumaker.

Cardinals put C Laird on DL, activate 2B Schumaker*

The St. Louis Cardinals have put backup catcher Gerald Laird on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right index finger and activated second baseman Skip Schumaker. The Cardinals were 8-2 in Laird's starts before he was injured Sunday when hit by a pitch. He's batting .214 with four RBIs. Schumaker had been on the DL since April 16 with a strained right triceps.

MLB: St. Louis 3, San Diego 1*

SAN DIEGO, May 24 (UPI) -- Kyle Lohse tossed eight innings of one-run ball and Daniel Descalso knocked in the tie-breaking run Monday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-1 win over San Diego.

Pujols ends longest HR drought, Cards beat Pads*

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols points to the sky as he crosses home plate after his solo home run against the San Diego padres in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 23, 2011, in San Diego.

Sunday Sports Wrap: Cards beat Royals in rubber match; SGF Cards beat Tulsa in extras; Bears look to MVC Tourney*

St. Louis takes two-and-a-half game lead in the NL Central KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Colby Rasmus drew a bases-loaded walk -- his fifth free pass of the day - that forced in the go-ahead run in the 10th, and the St. Louis Cardinals walked 13 times in a wacky 9-8 victory Sunday over the Kansas City Royals.

Royals rally, then unravel, in 9-8 loss to Cardinals in 10 innings*

The Royals overcame a subpar outing from starting pitcher Sean O’Sullivan and rallied from a six-run deficit to tie the game in the seventh, but gave up two runs that came without a hit as the St. Louis Cardinals won 9-8, winning the three-game interleague series two games to one.

Pujols, Cardinals invade San Diego*

(Sports Network) - It's been almost a month and a career-high 103 at-bats since St. Louis Cardinals superstar first baseman Albert Pujols has homered.

St. Louis Cardinals Score On Bud Norris, Top Astros Wednesday Night*

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to get on the board against Houston Astros starter Bud Norris Wednesday night, scoring five runs against the hard-throwing starter, and Kyle Lohse pitched eight impeccable innings on the way to a 5-1 Cardinals win. Jon Jay drove in two runs and Yadier Molina had three hits to pace the Cardinals, who also got an RBI double from their 2007 first-round pick, Pete ...

McClellan, St. Louis sweep Astros*

ST. LOUIS — Kyle McClellan began the year at the end of the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation. Now, the former setup man has jumped ahead of everyone in the National League.

Explaining The 2011 St. Louis Cardinals To Someone Awaking From A Coma*

The 2011 St. Louis Cardinals season, as explained to someone who's been in a coma for the whole year and has a bitchin' goat. You sit quietly in the beat-up pleather chair, rotating between skimming a three-month-old Sports Illustrated and checking Twitter on your phone. A muzak version of Stevie Wonder's "Part Time Lover" plays from the ceiling, echoing down the linoleum tiles of the hallway ...

Astros-Cardinals Preview*

Injuries to their top two RBI men could threaten the St. Louis Cardinals' latest winning streak. The Cardinals could be without Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman on Thursday when they try to complete a 4-0 homestand with a two-game sweep of the Houston Astros. After being swept in Cincinnati, St. Louis (25-19) returned home to beat Philadelphia twice and Houston 5-1 on Wednesday.

La Russa fires back at Reds' Brennaman*

The St. Louis Cardinals manager  doesn't like what the Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster has to say about his team. Animosity between the teams has built quickly in the past year, making it one of the more heated rivalries in baseball.

MLB: St. Louis 5, Houston 1*

ST. LOUIS, May 18 (UPI) -- Jon Jay's two-run single highlighted a four-run third Wednesday and Kyle Lohse worked eight innings to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-1 win over Houston.

La Russa back with Cardinals*

Manager Tony La Russa is back with the St. Louis Cardinals after missing a six-game road trip to be treated for shingles.

Chamberlain College of Nursing to Host ‘Nurses' Night at the Ballpark' with St. Louis Cardinals*

To celebrate the contributions of devoted nurses and nurse educators, Chamberlain College of Nursing is teaming up with the St. Louis Cardinals to host the third annual “Nurses’ Night at the Ballpark” at Busch Stadium on May 16.

Phils attempt to bounce back in St. Louis*

(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies look to bounce back tonight when they begin a short two-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

2012 Contract Issues: St. Louis Cardinals*

The Cardinals are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series, and their offseason should have plenty of intrigue. Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For Free Agency (8) Earlier this month, three GMs who spoke to SI's Jon Heyman predicted Albert Pujols would re-sign with the Cardinals after the season. The situation seems to have gone dormant since Spring Training, but not in ...

Reds sweep Cardinals*

A Cincinnati Reds fan waves a broom Sunday during the Reds' 9-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game that gave them a sweep of the three-game series in Cincinnati.

Reds-Cardinals baseball's best rivalry*

Step aside, Yankees-Red Sox and Giants-Dodgers. There is a new most-heated rivalry in baseball. The Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals are no longer just NL Central rivals: They are officially blood enemies. In closing out the Reds' 9-7 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday -- completing Cincinnati's first three-game sweep over St. Louis since 2007 -- Francisco Cordero hit Albert Pujols with ...

Phillies-Cardinals Preview*

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping to have manager Tony La Russa back in the dugout for the first time in a week. They are likely less enthused about welcoming Ryan Howard back to Busch Stadium. The Cardinals try to avoid losing a fourth straight game Monday night when they face the Philadelphia Phillies and Howard, who has always enjoyed hitting in his hometown.

Cueto, Reds beat Cardinals, take over 1st*

CINCINNATI — Johnny Cueto got the better of the St. Louis Cardinals team he kicked around the last time they met, taking a shutout into the eighth inning Saturday during Cincinnati's 7-3 victory that moved the Reds back into first place in the NL Central.Ramon Hernandez hit solo homers on each of the first two pitches he saw from Kyle McClellan (5-1). Brandon Phillips drove in three runs for the ...

Prayer helps St. Louis Cardinals reliever cope with daughter's illnesss | GOOD MORNING COLUMN*

Last year ,when I interviewed St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trever Miller, I had an ice pack applied to my nose. Only moments before, I had gotten hit flush in the face by an errantly thrown baseball while sitting in the dugout during pregame warmups.

Reds clip St. Louis again*

Johnny Cueto got the better of the St. Louis Cardinals team he kicked around the last time they met, taking a shutout into the eighth inning Saturday during Cincinnati's 7-3 victory that moved the Reds ...

St. Louis Cardinals Fall From First Place, Lose 7-3 To Reds*

Jon Jay 's three-run home run was the only bright spot in a dreary game for the St. Louis Cardinals , who watched new starter Kyle McClellan struggle against a potent Cincinnati Reds offense as local antagonist Johnny Cueto threw nearly eight innings to pick up his second win of the season. McClellan allowed four runs on three homers and struck out just one across six innings, stoking fears ...

Reds rally for win in 10th over Cardinals*

CINCINNATI — Joey Votto's two-out, run-scoring single in the 10th inning completed the Cincinnati Reds ' rally to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night that tightened the NL Central.With 32,972 fans waving white rally towels and chanting "MVP," the National League MVP came through against Jason Motte (1-1), driving home Chris Heisey from second base.

Reds rally, Votto's single in 10th finish off Cardinals*

Joey Votto's two-out, run-scoring single in the 10th inning completed the Cincinnati Reds' rally to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday that tightened the NL Central.

St. Louis Cardinals Fall 6-5 To Cincinnati Reds In Extra Innings*

The St. Louis Cardinals couldn't hold a 5-2 lead in their first game at Great American Ballpark and the Cincinnati Reds got to Jason Motte in extra innings as the Cardinals' bullpen coughed up game one of the series to the Reds by a score of 6-5. Albert Pujols and Daniel Descalso had two hits and Matt Holliday went 3-5 in the loss; Kyle Lohse pitched six innings and allowed two runs before being ...

St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds Meet Again*

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds continue their stint as rivals-by-default with a three-game series in Cincinnati. The St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds will meet for their second series of the year over the weekend, playing three games at Great American Ballpark starting Friday. Kyle Lohse and Bronson Arroyo are scheduled to kick off the series, with noted kicker Johnny ...

Cards Bring Bad Blood, Winning Record To Cincinnati*

The Cincinnati Reds will face the St. Louis Cardinals in a highly anticipated matchup at Great American Ballpark this weekend.

Cincinnati Reds looking forward to rematch with St. Louis Cardinals*

CINCINNATI -- The Reds won the NL Central in 2010, and they have the pennant to prove it. But it's not as if they wrested the title from the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals.

Cardinals-Reds Preview*

The Cincinnati Reds might be the reigning NL Central champions, but it's the St. Louis Cardinals they are chasing in the division. In order to surpass their rival this weekend, the Reds must improve their play against the Cardinals starting Friday night at Great American Ballpark. Though Cincinnati opened 5-0 and St.

Cubs Vs. Cardinals: Chicago Looks To Keep Momentum Going In Day Tilt With St. Louis*

The Cubs send Casey Coleman to the mound to face off against the Cardinals' Jaime Garcia in a midday tilt at Wrigley. The Chicago Cubs will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals today at 1:20 this afternoon. The pitching matchup is Casey Coleman of the Cubs against Jaime Garcia of the Cardinals. The game can be seen on CSN. The Cubs will try to keep some of their momentum from last night's ...

St. Louis Cardinals Drop Soaked Second Game To Chicago Cubs*

The St. Louis Cardinals dropped the second game of their Wrigley Field series with the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, with starter Jake Westbrook unable to get past a surprise rain delay on the way to an 11-4 loss. Westbrook allowed five runs in two innings for the loss; Matt Garza picked up his second win of the season, striking out seven in five innings and allowing one run after a string of hard ...

Albert Pujols: St. Louis Cardinals Are Mashing, When Will He Join Hit Parade?*

In June of 2006, Albert Pujols strained a muscle on his right side and suffered his way through the worst month of his career. Despite the nagging injury, Pujols managed to finish the season atop the NL with a .448 wOBA, and the Cardinals went on to win the World Series . From 2007-2010, Pujols paced the league in slugging percentage and wOBA by a large enough margin to remove any doubt ...

La Russa misses opener in Chicago*

This April 20, 2011 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa talking to reporters after a doubleheader between the Cardinals and Washington Nationals, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. La Russa needs to treat an eye problem and will miss Tuesday night's, May 10, 2011 series opener against the Cubs in Chicago.

Tony La Russa Has Shingles: Return Of Cardinals Manager Unknown*

ST. LOUIS — Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will miss the rest of St. Louis' road trip after being diagnosed with shingles.

Closer-by-committee working for Cardinals*

It's been more than a week since Ryan Franklin last pitched and the St. Louis Cardinals seem to be doing fine without their deposed closer.

Milwaukee Brewers routed by St. Louis Cardinals pitching, 1-3*

Unbeaten Kyle McClellan worked into the ninth inning to become the NL's third five-game winner and the St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen labored to get the final three outs in a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Yovani Gallardo one-hits St. Louis Cardinals as Milwaukee Brewers end seven-game losing streak*

ST. LOUIS Everything was working for Yovani Gallardo. Even his fashion sense.

Gallardo takes no-hitter into 8th, beats Cardinals*

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols connects on a two-run single against the Milwaukee Brewers in the forth inning in a baseball game on Friday, May 6, 2011, in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Close Series Vs. Brewers Sunday*

Jaime Garcia 's near-no-hitter was followed a day later by Yovani Gallardo 's—not to mention Justin Verlander picking up the real thing—so it's anyone's guess what will happen in Sunday's game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers , where fifth starters Chris Narveson and Kyle McClellan are scheduled to face off against two teams starved for a little offense.  On Friday the ...

The Juice: Jaime Garcia flirts with perfection in St. Louis*

Nine innings, nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Twenty-two Brewers up, twenty-two Brewers down: Of course it takes twenty-seven to complete a perfecto, but for those first twenty-two batters, St. Louis Cardinals hurler Jaime Garcia was untouchable. Just ask Ryan Braun , who looked completely helpless striking out three times on just ...

Cardinals try to extend win streak against Brewers*

(Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals go for a third straight victory this afternoon when they continue a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals Follow Up Near-Perfection Vs. Brewers Saturday*

Kyle Lohse , having a strong season in his own right, will have the unenviable task Saturday afternoon of following up Jaime Garcia 's near-perfect game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night when the St. Louis Cardinals play the second game of their weekend series against Milwaukee, scheduled for a 3:10 start. He'll go against Yovani Gallardo , the Brewers' struggling ace, who's 2-2 with ...

Berkman takes a break as Cardinals open big series against Milwaukee*

The St. Louis Cardinals , specifically manager Tony La Russa, have made it clear that hot-hitting Lance Berkman will receive an occasional rest to reassure season-long productivity.

Cards rough up Marlins ace Johnson, earn series split*

Untouchable in April, Marlins ace Josh Johnson was battered for five runs on Thursday in his first start of the month as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Florida 6-3.

Brewers-Cardinals Preview*

It recently looked like his days of producing at the plate were winding down, but Lance Berkman seems to have rejuvenated his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Berkman looks to stay hot as the Cardinals open a three-game set with the struggling Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night at Busch Stadium. Berkman, now in his 13th season, ranks 12th among active players with 337 home runs, the majority ...

Cards batter Fish's Johnson*

ST. LOUIS - Untouchable in April, Marlins ace Josh Johnson was battered for five runs Thursday in his first start of the month as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Florida, 6-3.

Cardinals batter Johnson, Marlins 6-3*

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Johnson is not a pitching machine, after all. Untouchable in April, the Marlins ace was battered for five runs on Thursday in his first start of the month as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Florida 6-3. read more

MLB: St. Louis 6, Florida 3*

ST. LOUIS, May 5 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman's three-run home run in the eighth inning broke a tie and delivered the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-3 victory over the Florida Marlins.

Descalso's HR lifts Cardinals over Marlins*

Daniel Descalso hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins in the second of a four-game series.

St. Louis Cardinals: Is David Freese Lucky or Good?*

On a team featuring two players hitting .400 on the season and arguably the best player in the game for the past decade, David Freese sits in the shadows—something he has kind of grown accustomed to. Few people know that Freese was obtained by the Redbirds in the trade that sent Jim Edmonds to the San Diego Padres.  The 2009 season was supposed to be Freese's first full season in the majors, as ...

St. Louis Falls To Florida 6 to 5*

(AP) -- Mike Stanton hit a tying home run in the fifth inning and tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth to lift the Florida Marlins to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

Dobbs helps Marlins edge Cardinals*

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Greg Dobbs' eight-inning sacrifice fly proved to be the difference, as the Florida Marlins narrowly edged the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-5, in the back-and-forth opener of a four-game series from Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals place 3B David Freese (broken hand) on DL*

Cardinals third baseman David Freese will have surgery on his broken left hand and is expected to miss nine to 12 weeks, his latest extended setback.

Berkman, Cards take Astros deep*

St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of the Cardinals' 11-7 win over the Houston Astros in a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Houston. Berkman hit two home runs in the game.

Berkman drives in 5 as Cards beat Astros 11-7*

Houston Astros' Brett Wallace hits a double to center field against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Houston.

Hall lifts Astros over Cardinals 6-5*

Bill Hall's ninth-inning RBI single gave the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Brian Bogusevic came home on a wild pitch by closer Mitchell Boggs (0-1) earlier in the inning. He singled before advancing taking second on a passed ball.

Lohse goes 7 scoreless as Cardinals top Astros 6-5*

Kyle Lohse and Matt Holliday were both under the weather on Wednesday night. Their performances made it tough to tell they weren't 100 percent. Lohse pitched another gem and Matt Holliday had three hits, including a homer as St. Louis Cardinals held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 6-5 win.

Albert Pujols Injury: Pujols Starts In St. Louis Cardinals Win Wednesday*

The St. Louis Cardinals ' brief regional nightmare is over: Albert Pujols made his return to the starting lineup Wednesday after missing most of the series opener with a hamstring injury, going 1-4 with an RBI and a walk in the Cardinals' 6-5 win over the Houston Astros . Pujols had injured the hamstring running out a ground ball in the last game of the team's series with the Cincinnati Reds ...

Matt Holliday And Tyler Greene Homer St. Louis Humbles Houston*

(AP) -- Kyle Lohse pitched another gem, Matt Holliday and Tyler Greene both homered and the St. Louis Cardinals held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 6-5 win on Wednesday night.

Cardinals-Astros Preview*

Kyle McClellan has the chance to become the St. Louis Cardinals' second four-game winner named Kyle in as many nights. McClellan seeks to follow up another strong outing from Kyle Lohse and remain undefeated when the Cardinals conclude their three-game road set against the Houston Astros on Thursday.

CAPUTO: Is it right to boo athletes? WITH VIDEO*

When Ryan Franklin, a relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , had a bad performance recently, he was booed loudly by the fans in his home ballpark.

Cincinnati Reds fall to St. Louis Cardinals, 3-0*

ST. LOUIS -- With the rain falling and the forecast calling for more behind it, the sixth inning Sunday night felt like the eighth.

Pujols aiming for Medwick's standard*

Was Albert Pujols a bit overconfident last winter when he told the St. Louis Cardinals he would explore their terms at the end of the 2011 season?

Yadier Molina homers as Cardinals blank Reds*

Yadier Molina belted a three-run homer to back a strong start by Jake Westbrook, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 win over Cincinnati in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Reds rally to beat Cardinals 5-3*

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lance Berkman had an uneasy feeling about the game Saturday with the Cincinnati Reds.

Reds Vs. Cardinals: Jake Westbrook Superb As St. Louis Takes Rubber Match*

In the rubber match of a three-game series between NL Central Division hopefuls, the St. Louis Cardinals knocked off the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 with some outstanding pitching and one really long hit. Edinson Volquez took the ball Sunday night for Cincinnati and shook off some early-season first-inning struggles to keep the Cardinals blanked for quite some time. The only problem? His opponent, Jake ...

St. Louis Cardinals Take Two Of Three From Cincinnati Reds*

Yadier Molina 's three-run home run was all the scoring Jake Westbrook and the new faces in the St. Louis Cardinals ' bullpen needed to beat the Cincinnati Reds Sunday night, interrupting a scoreless pitchers' duel on the way to a 3-0 Cardinals win. Jake Westbrook pitched six scoreless innings on short rest to win his second game of the season, and Mitchell Boggs picked up his third save ...

Reds Vs. Cardinals: Tony La Russa, St. Louis Outlast Cincinnati After Lengthy Delay*

In a meeting between heated divisional rivals, even tornado sirens couldn't keep the game from being completed, and Tony La Russa played a game of human chess at the expense of Dusty Baker and the Cincinnati Reds . The St. Louis Cardinals won at home on Friday night, defeating the Reds, 4-2 after a lengthy rain delay. With a rain delay imminent, La Russa held back scheduled starter Kyle ...

Reds-Cardinals Preview*

After a long weather-related delay, Kyle McClellan and the St. Louis Cardinals eventually shut down the potent Cincinnati Reds. Chris Carpenter has become all too accustomed to doing the same. Looking to win an 11th consecutive start against the visiting Reds, Carpenter takes the mound for the Cardinals seeking his first victory of the season as the teams continue their three-game set Saturday.

MLB: St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 2*

ST. LOUIS, April 23 (UPI) -- Kyle McClellan waited out a long rain delay before holding Cincinnati to two runs in six innings Friday, helping the St. Louis Cardinals fight off the Reds 4-2.

Cards-Reds rivalry just another series*

On Thursday, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa spoke to the media about his team earning its second straight victory over the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals Top Cincinnati Reds 4-2 In Rain-Delayed Series Opener*

The St. Louis Cardinals got to the Cincinnati Reds bullpen in the first inning, thanks to some astute managing from Tony La Russa, and made the most of it, scoring four runs in the first five innings to beat the Reds by a score of 4-2. Kyle McClellan came in after the first batter and went six solid innings for the win; Mitchell Boggs came in to get his second save in as many tries since the ...

Choose Your Own Adventure #1: St. Louis Cardinals Vs. Cincinnati Reds*

Like Mike Leake in a Macy's, adulthood has stolen many of my fondest memories. However, it has not taken my memory of the days when I once ruled the world and was allowed to CHOOSE MY OWN ADVENTURE(!). Anyway, this is awkward... So, here we are. [Back of cover blurb: The crack of the bat! The pop of the glove! It's baseball season! in  Choose Your Own Adventure #1: Cardinals Vs. Reds,  and you ...

MLB Free Agency: 11 Potential Free Agents Whose Deals Depend on Albert Pujols*

Overall, the upcoming MLB free agency class for the 2011 offseason is fairly weak.  Unlike 2010 when baseball fans anxiously watched to see where pitcher Cliff Lee and All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford would end up, 2011 will figure to be a quiet offseason. Yet, among the 2011 free agents, one name stands out.  For the first time in his career, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols ...

St Louis Cardinals Have Everything Humming in 5-0 Win over Washington Natinoals*

The St. Louis Cardinals opened up as cold as the weather on opening day and Albert Pujols was the coldest of all. Pujols' slump is officially over though and the Cardinals have been riding his bat, and everyone else's on the team too. Now the arms are pitching in as well and the Cardinals are back on top of the Central Division after their 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals with the co ...

St. Louis Cardinals: Is Mitchell Boggs the Future Closer?*

Could new closer Mitchell Boggs be a saving grace for the Cardinals ?  I reserve the right to answer my own question in my own time. Maybe I will answer somewhere in this article. He doesn’t throw Hail Mary passes, wear religious articles of clothing or pretend to be as righteous as the pope, but he could be a savior for the Redbirds when they get in tight ninth innings. Like two nights ago ...

Nix leads Nationals over Cardinals*

Laynce Nix homered and drove in two runs and the Washington Nationals chased Jake Westbrook with a six-run third inning, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Mitchell Boggs Saves St. Louis Cardinals' Doubleheader Vs. Nationals*

Mitchell Boggs answered the St. Louis Cardinals ' closer riddle in the second game of their impromptu doubleheader with the Washington Nationals Wednesday, striking out a batter in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save in their 5-3 win over the Nats in Busch Stadium. It came just hours after former closer Ryan Franklin allowed a run in two innings of middle-relief work in their game one ...

St. Louis Cardinals: Reliever apologizes for critical comments toward fans*

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Can Ryan Franklin's rough start to the 2011 baseball season get any worse?

St. Louis Cardinals: Can the Redbirds' Hit Parade Continue to Climb the Charts?*

Are the Cardinals suddenly No. 1 with a bullet? Why, yes—if by bullet you mean line drives cascading through the gaps of enemy ballparks. All of a sudden, the Cardinals appear to be serious about scoring runs. They dropped 24 in back-to-back games against the Arizona Diamondbacks and L.A. Dodgers last week. This particular version of the team shouldn’t be confused with the healthy Cardinals ...

Cardinals game postponed by rain*

The Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals game scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed by a severe storm that set off a tornado siren.

Journals/Cards Athletes of the Year: The common thread is excellence*

The Suburban Journals and St. Louis Cardinals annually salute the top athletes from the coverage areas of each of the nine Journals publications. This year's 18 standouts – a male and a female from each newspaper – are to be recognized today during pregame ceremonies at the Cardinals-Nationals game at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals-Nationals game delayed for tornado warning in St. Louis*

The start of the Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals game has been delayed because of a severe weather forecast.

Skip Schumaker, Allen Craig placed on St. Louis Cardinals' disabled list*

Cardinals second baseman Skip Schumaker and reserve outfielder Allen Craig have been placed on the 15-day disabled list entering a six-game homestand.

St. Louis Cardinals remove Ryan Franklin from duties as closer*

The St. Louis Cardinals have bumped Ryan Franklin out of the closer's role after four blown saves early in the season.

Which Cards team will open homestand today? And what will Franklin's role be?*

Perspectives on the St. Louis Cardinals might have changed in the minds of many on their recently concluded road trip.

Cardinals online auction benefits Japan*

The St. Louis Cardinals will conduct an online auction to help benefit the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Nationals-Cardinals Preview*

After scoring at a remarkable rate for a week, the St. Louis Cardinals suddenly fell silent in their last game. They could again have some trouble against a pitcher that has routinely given them problems. The Cardinals try to bounce back against John Lannan in the opener of a three-game series with the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.