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5/17/2013 |
Scar tissue delays Westbrook's recovery
Initially hopeful that elbow discomfort would sideline him for only two starts, Jake Westbrook is now bracing for a slightly longer-than-expected stay on the disabled list.
5/17/2013 |
Top prospect Wacha continues to roll at Triple-A
Highly touted pitching prospect Michael Wacha lowered his season ERA to 1.89 ERA with the most dominant start of his professional career on Thursday.
5/17/2013 |
Cards not concerned with high double-play totals
After hitting into another two double plays on Thursday, the Cardinals' twin-killing total is on the rise again after dipping last season.
5/16/2013 |
Cards continue to struggle against lefty starters
New York's Jon Niese delivered one of his strongest starts of the season, as the Mets escaped Busch Stadium with a 5-2 victory. An announced crowd of 44,068 was on hand, as the Cardinals were unsuccessful in their attempt to sweep a four-game series for the second time this month.
5/16/2013 |
Cards hope Garcia continues mastery of Crew
St. Louis brings its 6-1 record against Milwaukee into Friday night's series opener at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals, who swept a four-game set at Miller Park earlier this month, will send Jaime Garcia to the mound against Wily Peralta.
5/16/2013 |
Cardinals want Miller more aware of run game
The Cardinals took the Mets' run-at-will approach against Shelby Miller on Wednesday as an opportunity to rekindle conversations with the rookie right-hander about how he can better stall the running game behind him.
5/16/2013 |
Freese in lineup, still looking for offensive spark
David Freese, who hit 20 home runs last year, remains homerless 88 at-bats into his season entering Thursday's finale against the Mets. He has only three extra-base hits and four RBIs. A career .290 hitter, Freese is batting .216.
5/15/2013 |
Yadi given rare opportunity to recharge
After watching Yadier Molina struggle at the plate on Tuesday, manager Mike Matheny chose to unplug the veteran from the lineup on Wednesday.
5/15/2013 |
As Cards click, Matheny won't mess with order
Matt Carpenter has thrived from the top spot, leaving manager Mike Matheny content to continue as is with the batting order until it is obvious that it requires any tinkering.
5/15/2013 |
Carp satisfied with latest side-session results
Chris Carpenter threw a short side session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, after which he expressed satisfaction with the way his arm continues to respond.
5/15/2013 |
Game-winner comes in wild fashion for Cards
The Cardinals capitalized on some generosity from the Mets' pitching staff en route to a 4-2 win on Wednesday at Busch Stadium.
5/15/2013 |
Winning's still main thing for Cards, Rangers
Since the Rangers and Cardinals went toe-to-toe for seven tense, wonderful games in the 2011 World Series, plenty has happened to both franchises. Yet, in a lot of ways, nothing at all has happened. In many respects, these two organizations that exchanged punches for 10 days are mirror images of one another.
5/15/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 15
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/14/2013 |
Wigginton seeks ways to maximize contributions
Ty Wigginton, who is adjusting to reduced playing time, said that he has made it a point to approach veteran bench players on opposing teams to pick their brains on what it takes to be successful in that role.
5/14/2013 |
Pitch count a case-by-case issue for Matheny
Mike Matheny has not been shy in pushing his starting pitchers deeper into their pitch counts than he did in his first season as Cardinals manager. And never has that been more evident than on Monday.
5/14/2013 |
Boggs showing signs of progress at Triple-A
Right-hander Mitchell Boggs -- who has not allowed a run in five relief appearances since being demoted -- appears to be moving closer to forcing the Cardinals to make a decision on his placement.
5/14/2013 |
Against Mets, Miller eyes repeat performance
Shelby Miller takes the mound against the Mets on Wednesday following one of the most impressive performances by a rookie in Major League history, and it'll be Shaun Marcum challenging the Cardinals.
5/14/2013 |
Cards' blasts punctuate Gast's debut victory
John Gast earned his first victory in the Cardinals' 10-4 routing of the Mets on Tuesday, when Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay helped St. Louis pour it on with home runs.
5/14/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 14
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/13/2013 |
Wigginton's hustle leads Cardinals past Mets
A gritty effort by Lance Lynn was rewarded with gutsy baserunning from Ty Wigginton, whose aggressiveness on the basepaths helped lift the Cardinals past the Mets, 6-3, in front of 38,412 at Busch Stadium on Monday night.
5/13/2013 |
Gast not fazed in advance of first start
Left-hander John Gast looked the least bit frazzled as he held his first media session on Monday, following news that he would be coming to St. Louis to make his Major League debut. He seemed unconcerned, too, about nerves surfacing between now and Tuesday's start.
5/13/2013 |
Carpenter continues progression toward return
Chris Carpenter threw an estimated 56 pitches during an afternoon bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Monday. It was the latest step forward in a progression that Carpenter hopes will end with him pitching in games this year.
5/13/2013 |
Taveras not expected to go on disabled list
The ankle injury that forced Oscar Taveras out of Triple-A Memphis' game on Sunday is not expected to land the organization's top prospect on the disabled list.
5/13/2013 |
Gast makes Major League debut against Mets
John Gast makes his Major League debut for the Cardinals against the Mets and starter Dillon Gee, who is 2-1 with a 3.74 ERA over his last four starts.
5/13/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 13
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. More Results > |
