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50 years. 8,020 games. Tons of near-misses and one-hitters and bloop singles. It took generations of frustration, seasons of suffocation ... so many palpitations. But here we are tonight -- this oh so glorious night -- and the New York Mets -- driven »»
The St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7. The championship is the Cardinals' 11th, the most of any National League franchise. The Rangers, the American League champions, lost their second straight »»
During President’s Day weekend, I had the chance to go to upstate New York to a little town called Cooperstown and drop in on The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. »»
Updating an earlier post, the Cardinals announced today that Cy Young runner-up Adam Wainwright will miss the 2011 season after Tommy John surgery. We here at IP Sports send our condolences to 85% Eugene. »»
Cardinals GM John Mozeliak told reporters that pitcher Adam Wainwright has a "significant" elbow injury. It is a re-injury of the same ligament that gave him issue in 2004. Losing their co-ace while the Brewers picked up Zack Greinke could be a maj »»
Westbrook met with Dr. Andrews shortly after the season was over. »»
What a shocking move.....kidding. »»
95-year-old Don Lang, one of the few remaining baseball players from the 1930s, passed away on September 1. Lang spent two seasons in the major leagues, played a decade apart—he first played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1938, hitting .260 in 21 ga »»
79-year-old Eddie Phillips, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953, passed away on September 9 at Willow Care Center in Hannibal, Mo. Phillips’ major league career, though short, was notable for its peculiarity. Though he played in only »»
Will Roy Oswalt be traded and what should the Astros be asking for? Trent: In all honesty, given his results this season, I don't imagine him going anywhere within the division and probably won't be moved unless the Astros either help pay part of th »»
The New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday 8-2, escalating Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright’s season ERA from 1.94 to 2.23. This win snapped a series of low-scoring, mostly losing games by the Mets, dating back to early July. Jeff Fra »»
According to Jim Hayes of Fox Sports Midwest, the Cincinnati Reds are inquiring on Astro Ace Roy Oswalt. »»
With 5 days to make non-waiver, trade talk in the MLB should pick up. Many are predicting that many deals won't be made, since teams don't know if they will be buyers or seller, teams don't have money to take on, and teams don't want to give up top »»
The St. Louis Cardinals are the latest team attempting to make a run for Houston Astro Ace Roy Oswalt. The Cardinals, now considered the frontrunners, are looking to upgrade their rotation. Oswalt has stated in the past he'd like to pitch for the C »»
Dan Haren has said that he would be willing to accept a trade under certain circumstances. His preference is to stay on the west coast, but would listen to other geographic locations. He has a limited no-trade clause that allows him to veto deals t »»
One thing that seems to occur on Tony LaRussa's team is the use of veterans over young players. We see it year in and year out; while Tony has gotten better, it's still happening. Remember last year when Rick Ankiel took at bats from Colby Rasmus? »»
After looking at most teams, here are the top and bottom 3 teams from the draft. Most won't add to many more impact players; plus we probably won't know the impact guys until 3-4 years down the road at the earliest. Top 3 1. Boston Red Sox Notable »»
Suppan was in the final year of a 4-year $42 million deal he signed before 2007. »»
In a waste of a roster spot, the Cardinals have promoted infielder/midget Aaron Miles from Double A Springfield. Miles, who played with the Cardinals from 2006-08, signed with the Cubs in 2009. After a crappy season, Miles was traded to the Athleti »»
It was only a few years ago that the NL Central looked pretty good; the Cardinals were always in the mix, the Cubs would battle right there with them, and the Astros always had their say in the standings. Over time, Milwaukee improved to be part of »»
At the Cardinal/Phillie game, a 17 years old ran onto the field and interrupted the game. The cops used a taser to bring him down. While I've never seen a game in Philly, it seems that this stuff happens often there. Between throwing batteries at »»
I've watched Tony LaRussa manage in St. Louis now for 14 years; that's quite a stint for a manager. While I've been critical of the manager, you can't deny his resume and the fact that he'll end up in the Hall of Fame. Tony's Playing Career LaRussa »»
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed infielder Felipe Lopez on the DL with a sore elbow. The Cards have recalled infielder Tyler Greene to fill Lopez's roster spot. »»
I'm puzzled by platooning players early in their careers; they really haven't had a chance to show if they can hit lefties and/or righties well. Now, you can say that you can see the trends in the minors. While that's true, they also play a lower l »»
Very rarely have I been moved enough from another articles to write one of my own. This is one of those times. As I've stated before, I'm a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance and part of that is getting group e-mails promoting sites and serie »»
One little known thing about baseball teams (and sports teams in general) is that fans can request "Fan Packs". Fan Packs are little packages that teams send out to fans that request them. Many include small tokens (schedules, baseball cards, tatoo »»
1. Shelby Miller, P – After the season, I ranked the top 7 prospects Cardinal prospects for the UCB, and I had Miller second. Well, having time to think about it and seeing his throwing sessions in Spring Training, I have decided he’s the top »»
Our guest bloggers is Matt Seybold from The Sporting Hippeaux, Daniel Shoptaw of C70 at the Bat, Mike Metzger from Stan Musial's Stance, and Nick from Pitchers Hit Eighth. Question 1 - Some are calling the Holliday deal the worst of the off seaso »»
St. Louis Cardinals 91-71, 1st Place NL Central 2009 Review 2009 was a success for the Cardinals. After signing Denys Reyes to a late contract, the team felt it was set. The team did struggle out of the gate, specifically with third base and lef »»
Mark McGwire, 1B Oakland Athletics (1986-97), St. Louis Cardinals (1997-2001) Stats A twelve-time All-Star, Mark McGwire was first drafted in the 8th Round by the Montreal Expos in 1981 (did not sign) and then as the 10th pick overall in the 1984 »»
