Back in the days of the old National League East, it was the St. Louis Cardinals that declared themselves mortal enemies of the New York Mets. But even time and realignment can't stop Jack Clark from holding a grudge. Yeah, they only won one World Series! Shows you what cheating gets you!
Wed, Jul 1 | from Deadspin
In 1948, at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Bob Lemon threw the AL’s first night time no-hitter, blanking the Tigers, 2-0. In 1978, Larry Doby replaced Bob Lemon as skipper of White Sox to become the second black manager in MLB history. In 1986, Bo Jackson made his pro baseball debut with the Memph...
Tue, Jun 30 | from SOX1FAN
In 2004, Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw fireballer Randy Johnson recorded his 4,000th career strikeout. He was the fourth pitcher in major league baseball history to reach the plateau. Born Today: Dizzy Trout (1915), Harmon Killebrew (1936), Rick Honeycutt (1954)
Mon, Jun 29 | from SOX1FAN
Thanks to Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, etc., fans outside St. Louis must wonder, 'Do we celebrate Albert Pujols or suspect him?' . . . In his only other at-bat with the bases loaded, the St. Louis Cardinals slugger delivered only a two-run single. . . .
Thu, Jun 25 | from Deadspin
In 1996, A’s first baseman Mark McGwire hit his 300th career home run off of Tiger hurler pitcher Omar Olivares. In 1998, Cubs OF Sammy Sosa broke the major league record for homers in a month… hitting his 19th dinger in June and passing the mark set by Tiger Rudy York in August of 1937 (18).
Thu, Jun 25 | from SOX1FAN
The Cardinals are counting on cheap young players, and right now, those cheap young players are not hitting. Pujols is going to look to La Russa on this one; if La Russa can be convinced that the Cardinals can surround Pujols with quality hitters, he'll stay, because you only get to manage an...
Mon, Jun 15 | from Deadspin
MO The store, which opened without fanfare on May 30, also sells Cardinals gear and items related to the All-Star Game, which will be played July 14 across the street at Busch Stadium. Sportservice, the Cardinals' concessions operator — not Cordish Co., ...
Mon, Jun 15 | from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In 1948, the Detroit Tigers played their first home game under the lights… defeating the Philadelphia A’s, 4-1. In 1964, in a six player deal, the Cubs traded Lou Brock to the Cardinals for Ernie Brogilo (who would last two and half seasons and amass a 7-19 record for Chicago).
Mon, Jun 15 | from SOX1FAN
KS Posted By: Snoopy: Right on TINMAN, KSU needs a through TOP TO BOTTOM REVIEW of all FINANCIAL DEALINGS. They (KSU) can spend big $$$ on Sports programs, yet neglect maintenance and other basic programs for the University. ACCOUNTABILITY is needed. ...
Sat, May 23 | from WIBW
With each club trying to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, the Cardinals and Pirates begin a two-game series Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. This is the second time the NL Central foes are meeting at Busch this season. They split a four-game set to ...
Tue, May 5 | from CBS News
– Mark, St. Louis Ist Albert Pujols 2nd Rogers Hornsby 3rd Ken Boyer SS Ozzie Smith Left Lou Brock Center Joe Medwick Right Stan “The Man” Musial Catcher Tim McCarver SP Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Dizzy Dean, Grover Cleveland Alexander Closer take your pick Bruce Sutter or Lee Smith.
Tue, Dec 2 | from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ALBANY ? He's arrogant and pouty; whiny and selfish. He's also brilliant.Ryan Adams brought his band, The Cardinals, to The Egg on Thursday for an epic concert that will live long in the memories of his loyal fans. CARDINALS featuring Ryan Adams When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday
Sat, Sep 27 | from Albany Times Union
The guys also examine Albert Pujols‘ squabble with Houston pitcher Brandon Backe following the Cardinals slugger’s slide into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 5-3 win Tuesday. The show documents a huge HR day for the Angels in Anaheim, drunk fans in Toronto...
Thu, Apr 10 | from MVN
Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak held a news conference Wednesday to talk about the trade that sent Scott Rolen to Toronto and brings Troy Glaus to St. Louis. You can download the video version through iTunes. Click here to learn more.
Wed, Jan 16 | from KSDK
By RONALD BLUM and BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writers NEW YORK (AP) -- Seven MVPs and 31 All-Stars -- one for every position -- and that still wasn't the worst of it for the long-awaited Mitchell Report. That infamy belonged to Roger Clemens, the greatest pitcher of his era. The Steroids Era. Seven...
Thu, Dec 13 | from KSDK
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tony La Russa tended to his many pets on the West Coast for a week or so, and made up his mind: He wanted to keep managing. Now, he's hoping the St. Louis Cardinals can make an equally quick decision on hiring a general manager. La Russa agreed Monday...
Mon, Oct 22 | from KSDK