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2013 MLB Predictions: NL Central

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:22:57 +0000

In earlier segments of my 2013 Major League Baseball Preview, I took a look at the American League East, the National League East, and the American League Central.

In this segment, I preview the National League Central.

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Kyle Lohse Agrees To Terms With Milwaukee Brewers

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:18:12 +0000

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed with free agent right-handed pitcher Kyle Lohse on a three-year, $33MM contract.

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2012 NLCS: Giants Beat Cardinals, 9-0, Advance to World Series

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:03:59 +0000

Matt Cain pitched his second series-clinching game of the postseason, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 9-0, in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Monday night at AT&T Park.

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2012 NLCS Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Joe Student — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:04:17 +0000

Baseball's last two World Series champions face off for the National League pennant. The Cardinals and Giants advanced to the best-of-seven National League Championship Series by improbable and historic rallies over less-experienced opponents. Game 1 is set for Sunday night, as St. Louis' Lance Lynn opposes San Francisco's Madison Bumgarner at AT&T Park. Here's a preview of the 2012 NLCS:

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Cards Spank Nats 12-4, Even Series

Jay Walker — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:06:38 +0000

After a game in which they failed to get an extra base hit, The St. Louis Cardinals flexed their muscles on Monday.

The Cardinals scored seven runs in the first four innings en route to an 12-4 thumping of the Washington Nationals, evening the best of five National League Division Series at one game apiece

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Let the Playoffs Begin

Jay Walker — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:11:01 +0000

The baseball playoffs start today with the new format of having two wild-card teams play each other in a one game, loser go home format.

The Baltimore Orioles are in Texas to take on the slumping Rangers tonight

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Nationals Secure Home Field Advantage

Jay Walker — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:05:11 +0000

The Washington Nationals have secured home field advantage throughout the National League playoffs by beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular season finale.

The Nationals entered the day tied with the Cincinnati Reds fo

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St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Gives Removed Rib to Daughter

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:03:03 +0000

It's a little strange to lose a body part. But that's what happened to St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter when surgeons removed one of his ribs in an attempt to alleviate pressure that was running up his pitching arm.

After the surgery Carpenter was presented with the bone, and he knew just what to do with it:

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Johan Santana Throws No-Hitter

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:09:34 +0000

Left-hander Johan Santana became the first pitcher in the history of the New York Mets to throw a no-hitter on Friday night, as the Mets defeated the Mets defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-0, at Citi Field, in New York, New York.

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Who Is Going To Win The NL Central?

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:30:18 +0000

Houston Astros' outfielder J.D. Martinez

Today, we move over to the National League central division, as we take your predictions on the 2012 Major League Baseball season.

The Cincinnati Reds, St

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St. Louis Church Asks Bitter Cardinals Fans to Donate Albert Pujols Jerseys Instead of Burning Them

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:25:19 +0000

There was much consternation in St. Louis last week after Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols made his way toward a glittering paycheck with the Los Angeles Angels that will pay him more than $250 million over the course of 10 years. While most residents of the angered city saw an opportunity to set fire to pricey MLB clothing, one church saw an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive.

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Pujols Leaves Cards, Agrees to Angels Contract

Jay Walker — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:11:18 +0000

Angels also land C. J. Wilson

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Tony La Russa Retires On Top

Scott Prather — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:49:35 +0000

St. Louis Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa announced his retirement from baseball today after a 33 year managerial career. Tony won his third MLB World Series championship as a manager last Friday night. He retires with the third most wins in MLB history. "I think this just feels like it's time to end it," said the 67 year old La Russa.

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Cardinals Win World Series

Scott Prather — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:56:22 +0000

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series Friday night in front of their home fans. The win capped off a magical, improbable, theatrical run by the Cardinals on the way to their 11th championship in franchise history.

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Cardinals Win Thriller, Force Game 7

Scott Prather — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:10:14 +0000

The 2011 MLB World Series has had plenty of theatrics. Game 6 in St. Louis will go down in the history books. The Cardinals were down to their last strike twice Thursday night, only to win in 11 innings. David Freese hit the game-winning walk-off homerun to propel the Cardinals to a 10-9 victory over the Texas Rangers, forcing a decisive Game 7.

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World Series Postponed

Scott Prather — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:51:51 +0000

Game 6 of the MLB World Series has been postponed due to rainy forecasts in the St. Louis area. Weather is expected to be better tomorrow, as the Cardinals host the Texas Rangers in Game 6. Texas leads the series 3-2.

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Bullpen Mixup Caused by Crowd Noise

Jay Walker — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:57:44 +0000

Wrong guy, wrong time

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Rangers Win Game 5, Lead Series 3-2

Scott Prather — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:03:24 +0000

The Texas Rangers are one win away from their first MLB World Series championship after winning Game 5 over the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night by the score of 4-2. Rangers catcher Mike Napoli had the hit of the game (pictured left) when he lined a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning. One inning later he made the defensive play of the game throwing out a would-be stealer as Albert Pujols struck out.

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Rangers Even World Series, Blank Cardinals, 4-0

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:41:11 +0000

The Texas Rangers won game four of the Major League Baseball World Series, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0 on Sunday night.

Derek Holland threw 8.1 innings of shutout baseball for the Rangers, while Mike Napoli provided the offensive firepower, with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

The win by Texas evens-up the best-of-seven game series at two games apiece.

Game five is scheduled for Monday night, in Arlington, Texas.

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Series Shifts To Texas Tonight

Jay Walker — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:23:48 +0000

After earning a split with a dramatic ninth-inning rally in game two of the World Series, the Texas Rangers are now at home at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for the next three games.

A pair of righthanders with almost identical records will square off in game three

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