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“Lackey outduels Lester” doesn’t tell full story
Jon Lester gets the first hit of his career, but John Lackey and the St. Louis Cardinals get the win. Maybe it’s the alliteration that made this headline work, since both pitchers have two-syllable...
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Cubs win Harry Caray Bowl in St. Louis! Holy Cow!
The St. Louis version of the Harry Caray bobblehead. Having grown up on the St. Louis end of Interstate 55, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of the rivalry between Cardinals and the Cubs....
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Latin Link: Wilmer Flores, Jaime Garcia and playoff predictions
Wilmer Flores has been all smiles for New York Mets fans since the trade deadline. When I went to confession the other day, I revealed to the priest I had wrongfully slighted a major league player...
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Cubs-Cardinals rivalry is more than just baseball
In order to have a rivalry in professional sports, you need a few things. The first requirement is geographical proximity. Boston and New York come to mind, and they are separated by just over 200...
View ArticleRays acquire Tommy Pham from the Cardinals
The Rays acquired Tommy Pham and cash considerations from the Cardinals in exchange for Justin Williams, left-hander Genesis Cabrera and right-hander Roel Ramirez. Pham comes with three years of team...
View ArticleJordan Hicks Manages To Strike Out Four Phillies in One Inning
In case you were wondering prior to watching the video, Jordan Hicks is able to record four strikeouts because of a passed ball on a third strike. What is more interesting is the amount of time this...
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From Ballplayer to Broadcaster: Xavier Scruggs’ Road To Media
Throughout baseball history, many former players retire, but what comes next for them? Some players will become coaches, scouts, or working in a front office setting. While there are the players who...
View ArticleDo the Cardinals already have the next Adam Wainwright?
Adam Wainwright has been a factor in the St. Louis pitching staff since 2006, consistently providing excellent results both in the rotation and in the bullpen. Along with longtime backstop Yadier...
View ArticleWeekly Top MLB Prospect Report – Oneil Cruz shines in big league debut
With the Durham Bulls claiming the 2021 Triple-A Final Stretch championship, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to minor league baseball for the season, and in turn, the Weekly Top MLB Prospect...
View Article2021 Manager Carousel: What Teams are Looking for a New Skipper?
We are in the middle of the 2021 MLB Playoffs and a few teams are still left playing for a ring. While the rest of the league has their eyes on the 2022 season. Managerial positions are open for...
View ArticleTracking new gigs for Pujols, Cruz and other Latino talent with new teams...
The adoption of the designated hitter rule in the National League has extended the careers of Albert Pujols and Nelson Cruz, a pair of 42 year old MLB icons who will have an opportunity to thrill their...
View ArticleWilliams, Kiner, Musial and . . . shooting pigeons?
Ted Williams hitting three home runs in one game. Stan Musial‘s farewell tour. Ralph Kiner blasting a long home run. Billy O’Dell shooting pigeons in an empty ballpark. Lifelong baseball fan Tom...
View ArticleDerek Shelton’s “new school” bullpen methods aren’t so new
Lost in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ start to this season is manager Derek Shelton‘s creative use of his top relief pitcher, David Bednar. As I write this, 33 games in, Bednar has appeared in 14 games,...
View ArticleBaseball books: Father’s Day gift suggestions
Looking for a last-minute Father’s Day gift for your baseball-loving Dad? Or maybe you just want to “accidentally” leave this up on your screen for your kids to see. As a public service, I hereby...
View ArticleMolina, Pujols, Wainwright: begrudging admiration from a Pirates fan
When Albert Pujols rejoined the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022 after a subpar 2021, I didn’t think much of it. Sure, it was a nice feel-good story that Pujols, 42, would be reunited with long-time former...
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