WHEELER: Advance Scouting for Spring Training
With pitchers and catchers just days away from reporting to Florida and Arizona I’ve got the itch for some baseball. Because I have so many thoughts buzzing around my head with baseball just around the...
View ArticleBerkman Is N.L. Player of the Week
NEW YORK (KMOX) – A six home run, 12 runs batted in week lands St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lance Berkman a special honor. Major League Baseball announced Monday that Berkman is the National League...
View ArticleFielder HR Propels NL To Consecutive All-Star Wins
PHOENIX (AP) — Pitching, speed and a little bit of power. The National League is back on top in the All-Star game, using the same formula that worked during its dominating run in the 1970s and ’80s....
View ArticleLaRussa To Manage National League In 2012 All-Star Game
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOX) — Tony La Russa, the longtime manager of the St. Louis Cardinals who retired following his Club’s 2011 World Series Championship, will serve as the manager of the National League...
View ArticleSports Open Line: Jim Thomas, MLB Preview & Cliff Floyd
The Cardinals finally open the 2012 season on Wednesday in Miami where Kevin Wheeler finds Mike Claiborne. Tune into KMOX beginning at 5:05pm for the Redbirds broadcast from the new Marlins Stadium....
View ArticleLaRussa Already Pondering All-Star Roster
Retired Cardinals manager will add to fan selections for National League's entry in July 10 classic.
View ArticleLa Russa, Washington Fidget with All-Star Lineups
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ron Washington and Tony La Russa have been spending most of their spare moments the past few days fidgeting with potential lineups for next week’s All-Star game. Of course, La...
View ArticleFreese Wins Final All-Star Vote
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOX) — With a polite campaign on social media that asked ‘#FreesePlease’, the online voters came through for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese giving the Wildwood, Mo....
View ArticleBryce Harper, Michael Bourn Added to NL All-Stars
Manager Tony LaRussa picks injury replacements for Giancarlo Stanton & Ian Desmond.
View ArticleGiant Blowout: NL Routs AL 8-0 in All-Star Game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pablo Sandoval and Melky Cabrera turned the All-Star game into a Giant blowout. Flashing their bright orange spikes and booming bats, the San Francisco sluggers keyed a five-run...
View ArticleHRABE: Shelby’s In Good Company
It’s no secret to anyone that follows the Cardinals (or even the National League) that Shelby Miller has had a pretty remarkable start to the 2013 season. Last Friday, I wrote about his one-hit,...
View ArticleHRABE: Cards Pitching Trends (And Monday Night Drama)
Some thoughts and numbers on the Cardinals pitching in just a moment, but first, a few words about the drama that unfolded in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Finals in Boston tonight between the Bruins and...
View ArticleCards All-Stars: Molina, Beltran, Wainwright, M. Carpenter, & Craig
Selections for National League squad announced as St. Louis catcher prepares to have injured knee examined.
View ArticleHRABE: For Shelby’s Sake, Deal At The Deadline
I’m becoming increasingly convinced that the Cardinals need to trade for another starting pitching. Wednesday night’s game against the Astros didn’t change my thinking one bit. What’s the main reason...
View ArticleSports Verdict: Which Team Has The Better All-Star Game Roster? AL Vs. NL
By Christian S. Kohl With the two leagues set to square off in their annual exhibition featuring its greatest stars on July 16th, all eyes will be on Citi Field. With home field advantage during the...
View ArticleHRABE: Carpenter Suited For Leadoff Slot
I have long been an advocate for batting players with the best On-Base Percentage at the top of your lineup. It makes sense that you should want the guys getting on base the most to have the most at...
View ArticleSports Verdict: Which Team Has A Better Shot At Making The Playoffs? Pirates...
By Christian S. Kohl Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates are enjoying quality seasons midway through this year. With each team presenting a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in...
View ArticleHRABE: Joe Kelly’s ‘Stretch’ Of Success
When the Cardinals turned to Joe Kelly in June to fill the role of the team’s fifth starter, the word “serviceable” was tossed around by a lot of fans and media. “Contingency” plan. Temporary. Sure,...
View ArticleHRABE: Wainwright’s Start To 2014
Adam Wainwright has been perhaps the most consistent bright spot for a Cardinals team that has had plenty of ups and downs already in 2014. He has also been one of the best pitchers in baseball,...
View ArticleWainwright To Start All-Star Game
National League and Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has named his ace, Adam Wainwright, as the starting pitcher in the 2014 All-Star Game. On the season, Wainwright is 12-4 with a 1.83 ERA as well as...
View Article9 Reactions To Dodgers-Cardinals Home Plate Umpire Dale Scott
By Chris Kral If you haven’t heard by now, Los Angeles Dodgers fans aren’t too happy with home plate umpire Dale Scott’s calls at last night’s NLDS Game Three versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Aside from...
View ArticleCardinals Dominate NL All-Star Returns So Far
ST. LOUIS (KMOX)- Several Cardinals are leading vote-getters at their positions, so far, in All-Star balloting. Major League Baseball’s home office says if the vote concluded today, third baseman Matt...
View ArticleTop 5 Contenders in the National League
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – As we gear up for the final six weeks of the regular season, the race is on in each league for five spots in the MLB Postseason. Here are the top contenders in the National League:...
View ArticleMatheny Named Finalist For NL Manager Of Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper is one of three finalists for the NL MVP award from teams that failed to make the playoffs. Harper is joined by Arizona’s Paul Goldschmidt and...
View ArticleMatt Carpenter Named Player Of Week
ST. LOUIS (KMOX)- Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is the National League player of the week. The honor, announced Monday, comes after Carpenter hit .560 with 3 RBI over six games. Four of those...
View ArticleMax Scherzer Picked For All-Star Game
NEW YORK (AP) — Bartolo Colon and Max Scherzer are headed to the All-Star Game, picked as replacements for other pitchers originally selected for the National League team. Major League Baseball also...
View ArticleMLB Award Races Heading Into The Second Half
Ryan Mayer The All-Star break is behind us and baseball teams and fans are gearing up for the second half of the season that begins when play resumes tomorrow. With a little more than half the season...
View ArticleAdam Wainwright Wins Silver Slugger
UNDATED (AP)- The Silver Slugger awards were announced Thursday by presenting sponsor Louisville Slugger. Winners were selected by major league coaches and managers. NATIONAL LEAGUE Catcher — Buster...
View ArticleThe National League Playoff Race Is Perfectly Set Up For Plenty Of Drama
By Matt Citak The 2018 MLB campaign is turning out to be a tale of two seasons. Over in the American League, the closest division race can be found in the AL West, where the Houston Astros hold a 3.5...
View ArticleCitak: Yelich Has Made A Strong Case For N.L. MVP
By Matt Citak The Milwaukee Brewers had high expectations for Christian Yelich when they traded for the 26-year-old outfielder in the offseason. The Brewers sent highly regarded outfielder Lewis...
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