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St. Louis Cardinals Intend to Win National League Central
The cream of the crop in the National League Central division has been the St. Louis Cardinals since 2000 having earned 9 division titles and 12 postseason berths. That success is the biggest reason why the Cardinals enter the 2017... More of this article »
Chris Correa Says Astros Hacked Cardinals First
On Monday of this week, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred ended his office’s investigation of the hacking scandal involving the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros. The investigation determined that Houston suffered... More of this article »
Matt Holliday Going On St. Louis Disabled List
The St. Louis Cardinals will do something that has become all too familiar for the team: Place their 11th player on the disabled list since the beginning of July. On Friday, x-rays confirmed Matt Holliday had suffered a fracture of... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Outduels Matt Harvey for 10th Win
The National League’s two best starting pitchers were masterful on Thursday afternoon, as St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright outdueled New York Mets ace Matt Harvey in 2-1 victory for his 10th victory of the season, the... More of this article »
Cardinals Michael Wacha Records First MLB Win Against Mets
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Michael Wacha was able to record his first big league victory in his third start despite allowing a home run to Omar Quintanilla, a sacrifice fly to Marlon Byrd, and walking three batters all in the first... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Wins 9th, Freese, Carpenter Extend Hitting Streaks
The St. Louis Cardinals entered Great American Ballpark tonight with a three game lead over the rival Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central. With staff ace, Adam Wainwright, on the mound, the team was confident in their chances... More of this article »
Michael Wacha Struggles, Cardinals Lose in Extras
Although St Louis Cardinals rookie Michael Wacha struck out the side in the first inning, he was unable to replicate the success that he had in his first outing. Wacha found his pitch count elevated up to 41 pitches after just two... More of this article »
Shelby Miller and Cardinals Shut-Out Giants
The St. Louis Cardinals recorded their ninth shutout of the season to tie the Pittsburgh Pirates for the most in the majors and beat Matt Cain in the San Francisco Giants 8-0. It was the first game of a split doubleheader after being... More of this article »
Michael Wacha Solid in Major League Debut – Gets No Decision
When asked by the St. Louis media what he thought of his call-up, Michael Wacha confidently said, “I’m here to stay.” If he continues having starts like he had tonight, then he is right–he is here to stay and... More of this article »
Carlos Beltran, Matt Holliday Lead Cardinals Rally Past Royals
Before tonight’s game, the St. Louis Cardinals were 0-12 when trailing after 7 innings this season. They are now 1-12 thanks to their comeback victory against the cross-state rival Kansas City Royals. With the Cardinals trailing... More of this article »
No Motte? No Problem, Edward Mujica Perfect For Cardinals
When St. Louis Cardinals closer, Jason Motte, went down before the season with an elbow injury that ultimately required season-ending Tommy John surgery, Cardinal nation was worried about who would fill this hole. Last season, Motte... More of this article »
Tyler Lyons Continues to Impress in Cardinals Victory
The St. Louis Cardinals have displayed the strength of their farm system’s starting pitching this season, namely with Shelby Miller, Tyler Lyons, and soon enough Michael Wacha come Thursday. On Tuesday evening, part of that young... More of this article »
Michael Wacha to Make Big League Debut For Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospect Michael Wacha will be called upon to make his big league debut on Thursday, May 30 against the Kansas City Royals. A first-round (19th overall) draft pick in the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Send Oscar Taveras to the DL With Ailing Ankle
On May 12, Cardinals prospect, Oscar Taveras, injured his right ankle while attempting to steal second against the Fresno Grizzlies. According to a team official, Taveras was listed as day-to-day when an x-ray of the ankle came up... More of this article »
Yadier Molina Slugs Cardinals Past Royals
Yadier Molina, the St. Louis Cardinals’ all-star catcher, led the charge on Monday in the Cardinals’ 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Molina went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI while drawing two walks. Molina... More of this article »
Carlos Beltran to Return to Cardinals Lineup
Carlos Beltran has been injured most of the year and suffered shoulder soreness as a setback, but will return to the lineup on Monday. Beltran will serve as the team’s designated hitter while they are in Kansas City and then... More of this article »
Michael Wacha Scratched, Should Fill Empty Spot in Cardinals’ Rotation
Michael Wacha, the 19th overall pick just one summer ago, may be on his way to the majors to fill in for injured Cardinals’ pitchers. Jake Westbrook, Jaime Garcia, and most recently, John Gast, have all hit the DL as Cardinals’... More of this article »
Jaime Garcia to Have Shoulder Surgery, Out Until 2014
Jaime Garcia will have shoulder surgery that will end his 2013 season. Garcia was examined by Dr. James Andrews who recommended the surgery, confirming an earlier diagnosis of a small tear in his labrum. Cardinals team doctor George... More of this article »
Shelby Miller Rookie Season One To Remember Thus Far
TheSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller has had a rookie season to remember. Nearly two months into the 2013 season, Miller has not only pitched his way to recognition as one of the premier rookies in the game, but also... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Loses No-Hitter Settles for Shutout
Adam Wainwright lost a no-hitter In the eighth inning when Nolan Arenado singled with one out, then went on to finish with a two-hit shutout over the Colorado Rockies 3-0. Wainwright has six career shutouts. Wainwright struck out... More of this article »
Shelby Miller Nearly Perfect in One Hit Shutout
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller was nearly perfect in a one-hit shutout over the Colorado Rockies. Miller gave up a base hit to start the game to Eric Young Jr. and retired the next 27 batters in a row for his first complete... More of this article »
St.Louis Cardinals Extend Adam Wainwright: Five years $97.5 Million
Adam Wainwright will stay in St. Louis through 2018. The 31 year old right-handed ace was inked to a five year extension reportedly worth $97.5 million. By signing Wainwright through his age 36 season, the Cardinals do not assume too... More of this article »
Cardinals Reach Agreement with Allen Craig on Contract Extension
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with 1b/OF Allen Craig on a five-year contract extension that includes a team option for the 2018 season. Craig , 28, has hit .300/.348/.515 with 37 homers and 57 doubles in 857... More of this article »
Cardinals News: Furcal Elbow Pain Increases, Shortstop Position Unclear
Rafael Furcal has been battling elbow pain in his right elbow this spring. Up until recently, he had been playing through it, but even with limitations all month, Furcal will not continue baseball activity. The Cardinals’ starting... More of this article »
St Louis Cardinals: Chris Carpenter Will Miss 2013 – Considering Retirement
The St Louis Cardinals Sr. VP/GM John Mozeliak announced that it is unlikely that pitcher Chris Carpenter will pitch in 2013. Carpenter, 37, made three regular-season starts for the Cardinals in 2012, and he started three times... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Sign Jason Motte and Avoid Arbitration
On Friday closer Jason Motte‘s agent submitted a request $5.5 million and the Cardinals countered with an offer of $4.5 million, for arbitration purposes. Today the Cardinals reached an agreement with Motte on a two-year deal... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Stan “The Man’ Musial dies at age 92
St. Louis Cardinals legend and Hall of Famer Stan Musial died quietly at age 92 and his St. Louis home under hospice care. Musial, who turned 92 in November, has been in declining health for the last several years, including being... More of this article »