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Cards unable to capitalize in extra-inning loss to Crew Sunday, 19 May 2013, 4:47 am
The Cardinals were able to keep the game in reach thanks to strong fielding and relieving efforts, but they struggled to capitalize at the plate in the 6-4 loss in 10 innings at Busch Stadium.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Mujica bringing stability in newfound closer role Saturday, 18 May 2013, 10:56 pm
With Jason Motte sidelined after Tommy John surgery and Mitchell Boggs struggling, Edward Mujica was thrust into unfamiliar territory as the Cardinals' closer, and he is bringing stability to a beleaguered bullpen.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch and Chad Thornburg
Boggs rejoins Cards' bullpen from Triple-A Saturday, 18 May 2013, 10:56 pm
Mitchell Boggs will rejoin the Cardinals' bullpen on Sunday, taking the roster spot that opened when the organization moved Jaime Garcia to the 15-day disabled list.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch and Chad Thornburg
Carpenter throws extended bullpen session Saturday, 18 May 2013, 10:56 pm
Chris Carpenter took another small step toward returning on Saturday, when he threw an extended bullpen session shortly before the Cardinals took the field for batting practice.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch and Chad Thornburg
Shoulder strain sends Garcia to disabled list Saturday, 18 May 2013, 10:52 pm
Starter Jaime Garcia was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a left shoulder strain, and the Cardinals are concerned that surgery may be necessary in order to correct a shoulder impingement that has been bothering the left-hander for the past 12 months.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Cards hold on vs. Brewers after Freese's grand slam Saturday, 18 May 2013, 4:45 am
David Freese's grand slam highlighted a five-run first inning start as St. Louis continued its season dominance of the Milwaukee Brewers with a 7-6 victory at Busch Stadium.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Scar tissue delays Westbrook's recovery Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:57 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Cards not concerned with high double-play totals Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:57 pm
After hitting into another two double plays on Thursday, the Cardinals' twin-killing total is on the rise again after dipping last season.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Cards continue to struggle against lefty starters Thursday, 16 May 2013, 10:32 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Freese in lineup, still looking for offensive spark Thursday, 16 May 2013, 6:12 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Cardinals want Miller more aware of run game Thursday, 16 May 2013, 5:40 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Game-winner comes in wild fashion for Cards Thursday, 16 May 2013, 5:02 am
The Cardinals capitalized on some generosity from the Mets' pitching staff en route to a 4-2 win on Wednesday at Busch Stadium.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Yadi given rare opportunity to recharge Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 11:53 pm
After watching Yadier Molina struggle at the plate on Tuesday, manager Mike Matheny chose to unplug the veteran from the lineup on Wednesday.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
As Cards click, Matheny won't mess with order Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 11:34 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Carp satisfied with latest side-session results Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 11:34 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Winning's still main thing for Cards, Rangers Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 7:20 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Richard Justice
Cards' blasts punctuate Gast's debut victory Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 4:44 am
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Wigginton seeks ways to maximize contributions Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:54 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Pitch count a case-by-case issue for Matheny Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:54 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Boggs showing signs of progress at Triple-A Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:54 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Wigginton's hustle leads Cardinals past Mets Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 3:52 am
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Gast not fazed in advance of first start Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:04 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Carpenter continues progression toward return Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:04 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Taveras not expected to go on disabled list Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:03 pm
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.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
Three near no-hitters highlight Rockies-Cards matchup Sunday, 12 May 2013, 11:56 pm
David Freese, Eric Young Jr. and Nolan Arenado were the only players who stood in the way of history in three different games between the Rockies and Cardinals in a series that was highlighted by near no-hitters.
Source: STL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Punchless Cards fall to Rockies in finale Sunday, 12 May 2013, 11:23 pm
Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa allowed just two hits over seven shutout innings and Troy Tulowitzki ripped a three-run homer to lead the Rockies to an 8-2 win in front of 40,881 at Busch Stadium.
Source: STL Homepage News | Steve Overbey
Descalso glad to have backup pink bat for mom Sunday, 12 May 2013, 10:24 pm
St. Louis infielder Daniel Descalso picked the wrong time for a broken bat. Descalso led off the ninth inning of Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies by shattering his special one-day-only pink bat on a pinch-hit double to left field.
Source: STL Homepage News | Steve Overbey
Cardinals honor courageous survivor on Mother's Day Sunday, 12 May 2013, 6:31 pm
Kathy Day has fashioned an amazing 6-0 record against the toughest opponent of all. The 53-year-old Evansville, Ind., resident came out a winner in six separate battles with cancer over the past 17 years, a mark that impresses the St. Louis Cardinals.
Source: STL Homepage News | Steve Overbey
Westbrook placed on 15-day DL with elbow injury Sunday, 12 May 2013, 6:22 pm
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed right-hander Jake Westbrook on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.
Source: STL Homepage News | Steve Overbey
Holliday's mom enlists him for colon cancer awareness Thursday, 9 May 2013, 4:00 pm
Kathy Holliday will spend much of her Mother's Day in transit -- beginning the day at her North Carolina home before ending it in a place where her life changed in 2012. She'll spend the day after Mother's Day at Busch Stadium, urging others to get the colon cancer screening that she never thought she'd need.
Source: STL Homepage News | Jenifer Langosch
