http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl St. Louis Cardinals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5772298&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5772298&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Walks, missed chances hurt Cards in loss The more you play with fire, the more likely you are to get burned, and when a pitching staff walks nine batters in a game like the Cardinals did, it's hard to come away with a victory. Cash Kruth javascript:void(popWin('http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html' ,'asgfvBallot',456,700,'scrollbars=yes'));?partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:10:00 EDT javascript:void(popWin('http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html' ,'asgfvBallot',456,700,'scrollbars=yes'));?partnerId=rss_stl <b>VOTE NOW: Cast your Final Vote</b> Fans have until Thursday to select the final members of the American and National league All-Star squads. FOR USE IN TEAM NEWS STACKS http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5772252&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5772252&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Ludwick aims for consistency at the plate Ryan Ludwick isn't hitting as well this season as he did in 2008, but he feels good at the plate and believes that with consistency success will come. Cash Kruth http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5748842&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5748842&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wainwright tosses gem vs. Brewers Ryan Ludwick hit a three-run homer in the top of the first and starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw a gem as the Cardinals beat the Brewers, 5-0, Tuesday night at Miller Park. Cash Kruth http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5730392&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5730392&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl All-Star centerpiece joins Derby field Major League Baseball and Albert Pujols made it official on Monday: Pujols will participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby at Busch Stadium on July 13. Matthew Leach and Cash Kruth http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5756670&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5756670&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cardinals recall Stavinoha, Barden The Cardinals recalled two familiar names on Tuesday, as Nick Stavinoha and Brian Barden returned to the club. Cash Kruth http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740814&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5740814&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl DeRosa lands on disabled list Mark DeRosa, diagnosed with a strained left wrist, was placed on the 15-day disabled list by St. Louis on Tuesday, 10 days after the Cardinals acquired the coveted versatile player in a trade with Cleveland. Cash Kruth http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5757296&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5757296&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl La Russa drops suit against Twitter St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has dropped his lawsuit against the social networking site Twitter Inc., The Associated Press reported. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717252&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717252&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards will face Brewers without DeRosa The Cardinals acquired Mark DeRosa for series like the one that begins Tuesday. Unfortunately for them, he won't be able to play in it. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5708450&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5708450&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Bats support Carpenter as Cards roll Chris Carpenter finally got some run support on Sunday and took advantage, as he and the Cardinals breezed to a 10-1 win over the Reds on Sunday. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706802&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706802&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards trio heading to All-Star Game All-Star starters Albert Pujols (first base), the overall top vote-getter, and Yadier Molina (catcher) will be joined by Cards closer Ryan Franklin in St. Louis. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705114&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705114&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols leads Majors in All-Star votes Baseball fans made their voices heard, and they made it abundantly clear: this season and this All-Star Game belong to Albert Pujols. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5694526&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5694526&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Hoffpauir a possibility to start Cardinals manager Tony La Russa doesn't believe in "reward" starts, but Jarrett Hoffpauir came up big on Friday to earn his team's confidence and may get the call in Sunday's series finale. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688972&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688972&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thompson struggles, Cards lose Brad Thompson was hit hard and the Cardinals again had trouble converting on offensive chances in a 5-2 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Saturday. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673816&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673816&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Hoffpauir follows Pujols' lead Jarrett Hoffpauir's two-out, two-run single in the top of the ninth gave the Cardinals a hard-fought 7-4 win on Friday, one only made possible when Albert Pujols hit a grand slam an inning before. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5699476&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5699476&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Nieto flirts with Class A no-hitter, loses Arquimedes Nieto took a no-hitter into the eighth inning but took the loss Saturday in Quad Cities' 2-0 setback to Cedar Rapids. John Torenli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684116&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684116&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols hits several milestones Albert Pujols' home run in the eighth inning gave him the Cardinals single-season and career grand slam record, and was also the 350th of his career, making him the third-youngest player to reach that plateau. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5685040&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5685040&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards may rest Franklin Ryan Franklin has built a strong case to be named to the All-Star team on Sunday, but he may not see action before the squad is announced, as the Cards could rest him this weekend after he pitched three consecutive games. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674416&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674416&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols named NL Player of the Month Coming off one of the finest months of his magnificent Major League career, Albert Pujols was named the National League Player of the Month for June on Friday, the second time in three months this season he's been so honored. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5663010&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5663010&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wellemeyer shines as Cardinals top Giants Todd Wellemeyer and the Cardinals' offense both emerged from recent slumps, giving St. Louis a 5-2 win over the Giants at Busch Stadium on Thursday night. B.J. Rains