http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl St. Louis Cardinals News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674598&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674598&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols favorite to add to Cards' awards Thursday brought a disappointing surprise for the Cardinals. If Tuesday also brings disappointment, it will fall more under the category of jaw-dropping shocker. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7689300&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7689300&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards close, but miss on Cy Young Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter each were hoping to bring home the top pitching prize, but both saw the NL Cy Young Award go to Giants ace Tim Lincecum on Thursday. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686702&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686702&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards must prep for future without Holliday Whether by keeping Matt Holliday or by other means, the Cards must upgrade offensively. They also must decide on the last two starters, and whether to upgrade the 'pen. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7681960&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7681960&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl La Russa runner-up for MOY Tony La Russa was in the running for a record fifth Manager of the Year award from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Instead he settled for a slightly less glamorous record. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7684596&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7684596&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards move to avoid Rule 5 losses The Cardinals completed some roster housekeeping on Wednesday, adding eight players to their 40-man roster in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:49:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7679886&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7679886&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Holliday all but certain to hit open market Things are moving slowly between the Cards and Matt Holliday, and with two days before free agency begins in earnest, it is evident that the outfielder will hit the market. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663856&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663856&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Inbox: Was Holliday trade worth it? In the latest Cardinals inbox, beat reporter Matthew Leach tackles questions regarding the Matt Holliday deal, Skip Schumaker's position, the Redbirds' rotation in 2010 and more. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682546&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682546&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Finalists selected for Stenson Award The Arizona Fall League is set to announce the winner of the annual Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, an honor given to the player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657724&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657724&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols rakes in fifth Silver Slugger Coming off a monster season in which he challenged for the Triple Crown, first baseman Albert Pujols reaped a major reward Thursday, picking up his fifth Silver Slugger Award. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7659856&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7659856&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Spring Training slate official The Cardinals confirmed their Spring Training schedule on Thursday, marking the beginning of the official countdown to the 2010 season. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674046&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674046&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Parisi showing Cardinals he's back Mike Parisi allowed one run on three hits in five innings in what was likely his final start of the Arizona Fall League season as Surprise defeated Peoria, 6-4, on Monday. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652178&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652178&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Molina, Wainwright nab Gold Gloves Gold Gloves were handed out in the NL on Wednesday, and the Cards had two honorees, with catcher Yadier Molina winning his second and pitcher Adam Wainwright his first. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654822&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654822&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl McGwire intro about timing The Cardinals still intend to hold a public reintroduction for hitting coach Mark McGwire, but the club has not gotten any closer to determining when and how that will happen. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7640798&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7640798&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards have bevy of award hopefuls Awards season kicks off in earnest on Tuesday, and while Albert Pujols is the favorite to win the NL MVP, the Cards have some other players looking to take home some hardware. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651124&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651124&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Boras holds court at GM meetings Scott Boras held court with the media for 30 minutes Tuesday in the lobby of the O'Hare Hilton during Day 2 of Major League Baseball's General Managers' Meetings. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649888&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7649888&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Smoltz wants to pitch in 2010 John Smoltz doesn't know where yet, and the role may be undetermined as well, but this much is sure: The veteran right-hander does intend to pitch in 2010. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644032&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644032&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wellemeyer files for free agency Todd Wellemeyer became the ninth and final Cardinals player to file for free agency on Monday, the fifth day that eligible players could formally file. Matthew Leach