Looper does it all in shutout

Looper does it all in shutout

'Memphis Mafia' is sparking Cardinals

The Cards have promoted seven players from Triple-A this season, and they'll be looking for continued production from the "Memphis Mafia" vs. the Pirates on Sunday at Busch Stadium.

Mailbag: Who will get a chance to play?

Mailbag: Who will get a chance to play?

Cardinals disable Jason Isringhausen

Cardinals place Isringhausen on DL

Rotation at second paying off for Cards

Adam Kennedy has been splitting time at second base with Aaron Miles and Brendan Ryan this season, and the trio is contributing at the plate.

Cards' outfield too crowded for ballot

The Cardinals have four quality outfielders, and while they can all get their time over the course of the regular season, only three are on the All-Star ballot.

Cards looking to make early statement

In the course of a season, it must be admitted that "statements" have little value. As Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is fond of saying, what matters most is accumulating wins. But with all that said, the Cards know they have an opportunity on Tuesday.

Cards prospect strikes out 10 in loss

Mulder goes six scoreless in rehab start

Left-hander Mark Mulder, making his second rehab start on the road back from shoulder surgery, worked six shutout innings for Double-A Springfield against Tulsa on Sunday.

Cards falter in 10th vs. Brewers

Cards falter in 10th vs. Brewers

Cards' outfield trio starts first Opener

The Cardinals' starting lineup Monday included three outfielders who were all making their first Opening Day starts: left fielder Skip Schumaker, center fielder Rick Ankiel and right fielder Ryan Ludwick.

Cards struggle in loss to Baby 'Birds

Jose Martinez and Jon Jay had three hits apiece, helping propel the Double-A Springfield Cardinals to a 10-3 win over their big league brethren in the St. Louis Cardinals' exhibition finale.

Ryan to remain in Jupiter

Potential infield regular Brendan Ryan, still bothered by sore ribs, will stay here to get healthy when the Cardinals leave to commence the regular season. Ryan was informed by the club on Thursday morning. The news did not come as a shock since he has not played in a game since March 17, when he was ...

Cardinals narrowing down roster

Cardinals narrowing down roster

Mulder faces hitters for first time

With an array of observers from the Cardinals' front office and coaching staff, as well as teammates looking on, Mark Mulder threw to hitters on Saturday for the first time since September of last year.

Wainwright struggles with control

Adam Wainwright wasn't the only Cardinals pitcher who was a bit erratic on Friday. He was just the most visible -- and the only one who paid for it.

Red Sox vote not to go to Japan over coaches' pay

he Boston Red Sox are threatening to boycott their season-opening games in Japan unless their coaches and other staff are paid for making the trip.

Injured Cards trio making progress

The Cardinals received modest doses of good news on three injured players on Monday. Joel Pineiro, Jason Isringhausen and Juan Gonzalez all inched nearer to full health, though only Isringhausen is apparently close to appearing in a game.

Cardinals go deep to down Dodgers

Colby Rasmus and Albert Pujols homered on consecutive pitches in the first inning, and the Cardinals went on to a 6-4 win over the host Dodgers on Friday.

Cardinals ruin Santana's Mets debut

Juan Gonzalez ensured that Johan Santana's debut would be a memorable one, drilling the first pitch he saw over the left-field fence for a three-run homer, as the Cards beat the Mets, 5-4, on Friday.