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=20100209&content_id=8046580&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8046580&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Security key to Schumaker's deal By agreeing to a two-year contract to avoid arbitration, Skip Schumaker bought himself exponentially more security than he's ever had in his professional baseball career. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8041420&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8041420&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Schumaker, Cardinals avoid arbitration The Cardinals got some cost certainty and Skip Schumaker got some security. Schumaker agreed to a two-year deal with the club on Monday, avoiding arbitration. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8040292&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8040292&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Inbox: A Spring Training 'must' list What is there to see and do in Jupiter? This issue interests one fan, while others inquire about the signing of Rich Hill, an apparent lack of impact prospects and much more. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8028900&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8028900&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards counting on Lohse in 2010 He was a pleasant surprise in 2008, but endured a disappointing run last year. Neither time did Kyle Lohse's fortunes really mirror those of his club, but this year that may change quite a bit. 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=20100203&content_id=8015210&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015210&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Inbox: Why didn't the Cards want Edmonds? Why were the Cardinals so reluctant to pull the trigger on a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to Jim Edmonds? Beat reporter Matthew Leach answers fans' questions in the latest Inbox installment. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004386&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004386&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Ryan embraces offseason to fulfill potential Fully embracing the offseason program, including Mark McGwire's hitting sessions, Brendan Ryan is showing signs of the maturing into a very promising player. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005162&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005162&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards' CAP reaches student milestone The St. Louis Cardinals celebrated the 20,000th student to take part in the Cardinals' Academic Program on Monday at Busch Stadium. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7995830&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7995830&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Holliday glad to plant roots in St. Louis Matt Holliday signed a contract worth a guaranteed $120 million earlier this year, but what he most wanted was stability and a chance to stay in St. Louis for a long time. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7989582&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7989582&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Inbox: Why did the Cards let Ankiel go? Why didn't the Cards re-sign Rick Ankiel? Is Rich Bill a strong candidate for the rotation? Beat reporter Matthew Leach answers fans' questions in the latest Inbox installment. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7976034&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7976034&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Cards turn free-agent lens on hitters General manager John Mozeliak confirmed on Tuesday that after signing Rich Hill to a Minor League contract, the Cards expect that any remaining acquisitions would be on the offensive side of the roster, rather than pitchers. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100126&content_id=7971068&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100126&content_id=7971068&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Rich Hill feature Left-hander Rich Hill, who spent the first four years of his big league career with the Cubs, agreed Tuesday to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100125&content_id=7964488&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100125&content_id=7964488&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Rasmus ready to make 2010 his year Colby Rasmus served notice in the playoffs last year that his talents are prodigious and potential for what he can accomplish is enormous. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100123&content_id=7958858&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100123&content_id=7958858&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl For Major League hitting coaches, trust is key The relationship between a hitting coach and a player is one of the most important and complicated in baseball, and it can be impacted by many factors, such as whether the coach has Major League playing experience. Brian McTaggart http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7956304&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100122&content_id=7956304&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Inbox: Who's on third at outset of 2010? Who will be the starting third baseman? How do Albert Pujols' stats compare to Stan Musial's? Beat reporter Matthew Leach answers fans' questions in the latest Inbox installment. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100121&content_id=7950858&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100121&content_id=7950858&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Penny a good fit for the Cardinals It seems that it was only a matter of time before Brad Penny became a Cardinal. An Oklahoma native, Penny had long had one eye on the possibility of pitching in St. Louis. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100120&content_id=7945252&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100120&content_id=7945252&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl McClellan ready to make rotation bid Kyle McClellan chooses not to lobby for himself as a candidate for the Cardinals' open fifth-starter position. But he's doing everything else to try to put himself in position to win the job. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7936394&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7936394&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Ludwick avoids arbitration with Cards The Cardinals and outfielder Ryan Ludwick avoided arbitration on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract for the 2010 season. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7940630&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100119&content_id=7940630&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl&partnerId=rss_stl Pujols, Herzog honored at Writers' Dinner The 52nd annual St. Louis Baseball Writers' Dinner featured not one, but two Men of the Year, and yet neither was the man of the night. Matthew Leach