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=20091106&content_id=7634072&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634072&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cardinals consider outfield options If the Cardinals are unable to retain Matt Holliday's services, they are going to need another starting outfielder. Matthew Leach takes a look at the free agent options. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634118&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7634118&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pineiro files for free agency Joel Pineiro became the eighth Cardinal to file for free agency on Friday, the second day that eligible players could formally file. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628926&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628926&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Seven Cards file for free agency The offseason is officially under way. Seven members of the 2009 Cardinals filed for free agency on Thursday, the day after the World Series ends. It was the first day that potential free agents were able to file. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618822&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618822&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thompson cleared from Cards' roster The Cardinals have begun offseason housekeeping, clearing four players off of their 40-man roster. Heading the list was the release of right-hander Brad Thompson. 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=20091104&content_id=7618272&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618272&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols steps up for Coolbaugh family Baseball is often thought of as a large extended family by those who are involved in it. So when Albert Pujols found out there was a part of that family in need, he didn't hesitate to act. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7619474&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7619474&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards announce Minors assignments The Cardinals announced nearly all of their Minor League coaches for the 2010 season on Wednesday, and while few of the names have changed, many of the assignments are new. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7607132&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7607132&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Inbox: Will Big Mac lure Holliday to stay? Will Mark McGwire's hiring help the Cards keep Matt Holliday? What are reasonable expectations for Colby Rasmus? Matthew Leach answers your questions in the Inbox. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7605696&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7605696&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Craig, Lynn claim Cards' prospect awards On Monday,the Cardinals named Allen Craig their Minor League Player of the Year and Lance Lynn their top Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091101&content_id=7594950&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091101&content_id=7594950&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Aaron Award is latest hardware for Pujols Albert Pujols, a favorite for National League Most Valuable Player honors and already the winner of the Players' Choice Award as Major League player of the year, was named the National League winner of the 2009 Hank Aaron Award on Sunday prior to Game 4 of the World Series. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7582004&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7582004&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols given top honor by his peers On Friday Albert Pujols was named Player of the Year in a vote by the MLB Players Association. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7575756&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7575756&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cardinals' Parisi fighting way back Coming off Tommy John surgery, Mike Parisi only gave up two hits and fanned four over five innings as visiting Surprise blanked Scottsdale, 3-0, on Thursday afternoon. Paige Schector http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7578322&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7578322&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols says he wants to stay with Cards Albert Pujols declared that he wants to remain with the Cardinals, quieting speculation that the man widely considered the game's premier player might leave St. Louis. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573554&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573554&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mauer, Pujols honored by their peers On Thursday, the Major League Players Association released their selections for the top players in both leagues. It may be some foreshadowing as to the eventual MVP winners. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7566676&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7566676&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wainwright nabs NL Players Choice honor Adam Wainwright received the Players Choice award as the National League Outstanding Pitcher in 2009, beating out Tim Lincecum and teammate Chris Carpenter. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7564686&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7564686&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Upgrades to come at premium in 2010 As general manager John Mozeliak and his staff begin the task of building the 2010 Cardinals, they have an interesting challenge before them. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7560802&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7560802&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Schumaker excited about McGwire's hire Skip Schumaker knows better than any of his teammates what the Cardinals will be getting when Mark McGwire begins work as the club's new hitting coach. And he's excited. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555706&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555706&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl McGwire hired as Cards hitting coach Mark McGwire is making his return to baseball as the Cardinals' hitting coach, agreeing to a one-year contract to replace Hal McRae. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555598&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555598&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl La Russa agrees to one-year extension Tony La Russa agreed to a one-year contract to manage the Cardinals again in 2010, but that doesn't mean he or the club is expecting to part ways in 12 months. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7552884&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7552884&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl La Russa returning; McGwire joining him Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will return for a 15th season at the helm of the reigning NL Central champions, and Mark McGwire will be joining him to take the place of Hal McRae as hitting coach. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091024&content_id=7537958&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091024&content_id=7537958&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Legacy Award winners announced Baseball's two most dominant hitters, the Cardinals' Albert Pujols and the Twins' Joe Mauer, were chosen winners of the Oscar Charleston Legacy Awards for their respective leagues for 2009 by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091023&content_id=7535956&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091023&content_id=7535956&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Franklin awarded TSN's reliever honor Ryan Franklin was named the National League reliever of the year by The Sporting News on Friday, validation for an excellent season in his first year as the Cardinals closer. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7524256&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7524256&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Carpenter, Greinke win Rogan Award The Negro League Baseball Museum on Wednesday named Royals right-hander Zack Greinke and Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter as the top pitchers in the AL and NL for 2009. Bill Chastain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7515056&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7515056&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols' elbow surgery a 'success' Cardinals All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to make a complete recovery after having surgery to remove bone spurs and bone chips from his right elbow. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7518078&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7518078&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Henley seeking consistency in AFL Cardinals prospect Tyler Henley homered and knocked in three runs to help the Surprise Rafters past the Peoria Saguaros, 10-9, on Wednesday. Danny Wild