http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl St. Louis Cardinals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3060008&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3060008&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Duncan tasting success once more All of a sudden, Chris Duncan is back. The Cardinals outfielder has a seven-game hitting streak working and has found his power stroke. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3060990&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3060990&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Edmonds returns to St. Louis Jim Edmonds is coming back to his old home. For eight years he patrolled center field at Busch Stadium. He won six Gold Glove Awards and made three All-Star teams. In 2006, he finally won a World Series ring. Now, Edmonds faces off against his former team as the Cards and Cubs meet in an NL Central tussle. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051380&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051380&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards drop second straight to Mets Just when you thought they were dead in the water, the Cards wowed fans with a comeback win on Troy Glaus' walk-off homer Wednesday, beating the Mets, 8-7. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051442&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051442&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cardinals outpacing last season Mitchell Boggs will look to stay perfect on the season as he faces the Mets in the finale. If he can, it will mark the Cards' first four-game-series win since last August. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051493&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3051493&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Carpenter encouraged by progress After his second straight throwing session without a hitch, Cards righty Chris Carpenter said Wednesday was the best he's felt since surgery last July. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3052170&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3052170&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Kennedy nursing sore right foot For the third straight day, Cardinals shortstop Adam Kennedy didn't start to nurse a sore foot injured by a foul ball in Detroit. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3043019&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3043019&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wellemeyer struggles in loss Unable to extend their winning streak to four games, the Cardinals fell to the Mets, 7-4, at Busch Stadium on Tuesday night. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3043029&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3043029&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pineiro looking to end drought Though he's deserved better, Joel Pineiro hasn't won in over two months. To get back in the win column, he'll have to tame a Mets lineup that found its form Tuesday night. Lee Hurwitz http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:58:51 EDT http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_stl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042323&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042323&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl STL_Draft Wallace_070108 The Cardinals inked their first pick in June's First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday, signing Brett Wallace to a deal that included a $1.84 million signing bonus. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042384&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042384&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Miles, Ryan holding down middle For the second straight day, the Cardinals' Brendan Ryan and Aaron Miles will start at shortstop and second base, respectively. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3035557&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3035557&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Lohse beats Mets for 10th win Behind a few gifts from the visiting Mets on Monday night, the Cardinals took advantage early to win their first game at home in two weeks, 7-1. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3039788&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3039788&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards hoping July stays kind As the calendar turns to July, the Cards couldn't be happier, as they're poised to make a second-half run while entering a month that has treated them well. Lee Hurwitz http://www.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/easy_report/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:55:31 EDT http://www.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/easy_report/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_stl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3038375&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3038375&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mulder successful in return to Cardinals To say Mark Mulder's return to pitching in the Majors has been a long road would be an understatement. Since 2006, Mulder has dealt with problems to his rotator cuff on his left arm and has only pitched sporadically. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3034802&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3034802&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cardinals bring up Thompson With the Cardinals in need of some depth in the bullpen, they called up righty Brad Thompson from Triple-A on Monday and sent outfielder Nick Satvinoha to Memphis. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3034945&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3034945&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wainwright cautious as return nears On the disabled list since June 8 with a sprained middle finger on his pitching hand, Adam Wainwright is making steady progress toward rejoining the Cardinals. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3032279&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3032279&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols needs push in NL voting No matter how well the Cardinals have played as a team this year, most of their players aren't close to leading in the All-Star voting. Lee Hurwitz http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027024&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027024&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl LaRues powers Redbirds win Jason LaRue homered, tripled and drove in four runs on a windy day as the Cardinals beat the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027012&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027012&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Home beckons for Cardinals The Cardinals survived their road odyssey, and actually came through it in pretty good shape. Now they finally get to come home. St. Louis played 18 of its past 24 games -- and 32 out of its past 51 -- away from Busch Stadium. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027009&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027009&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Carpenter could pitch in 'pen General manager John Mozeliak said Sunday that the possibility of Chris Carpenter pitching in relief this season is now on the table. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027010&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027010&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl McRae starred for Royals Cardinals hitting coach Hal McRae has seen and done plenty in more than 40 years in professional baseball, but he may still be best known as a star for the outstanding Royals teams of the 1970s and early '80s. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021175&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021175&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Boggs, Cards down Royals Cardinals starter Mitchell Boggs held the Royals scoreless through the first six innings on Saturday and maintained his unbeaten streak, picking up his third win, with a 5-1 Interleague series victory. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021201&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021201&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Ludwick showing signs of rebound After sitting out of Wednesday's game in order to get a breather, Ryan Ludwick snapped back against the Royals, drilling a single on Friday and a double on Saturday, as he gradually works his way back from a recent slump. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021341&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021341&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Isringhausen not going on DL Jason Isringhausen hopes that his newly acquired knee brace will help keep him off the disabled list. The right-hander strained his right knee, but is expected to return to action sometime in the next week. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021637&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021637&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols returns to field Saturday Albert Pujols got his first start at first base since returning to the active roster on Saturday, after he served as the Cardinals' designated hitter on Thursday and Friday. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015922&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015922&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards drop opener to Royals Alex Gordon ripped Joel Pineiro for two big hits and the Cardinals' offense went quiet in St. Louis' 7-2 loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Friday night. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3016051&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3016051&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Simple equation: Cards need runs With an overtaxed and struggling bullpen, the most elegant solution for the Cardinals would be to get more innings from their starting pitchers. The most effective, however, is likely to score some runs. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015525&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3015525&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Isringhausen could be placed on DL Jason Isringhausen is dealing with a right knee injury and could be placed on the disabled list this weekend. Matthew Leach http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=424558&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:15:49 EDT http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=424558&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_stl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014490&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014490&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mulder activated from disabled list The Cardinals activated Mark Mulder from the disabled list on Friday while pondering whether to place Jason Isringhausen on the shelf. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007890&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007890&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards can't get relief in Pujols' return Strong returns by Albert Pujols and Todd Wellemeyer weren't enough for the Cardinals, who lost to the Tigers, 3-2, at Comerica Park on Thursday afternoon. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3012258&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:04:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3012258&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_stl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007899&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007899&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards hope to get innings from Pineiro Mark Mulder has returned from the DL, and Joel Pineiro will face former teammate Gil Meche on Friday, as he's looking to give the Cardinals' bullpen a break in the opener against the Royals. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007817&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007817&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols returns to fold at DH in finale The Cardinals activated Albert Pujols from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday, a week sooner than originally anticipated. Pujols was in the starting lineup for Thursday afternoon's game against the Tigers, batting third and playing designated hitter. Matthew Leach