ST. LOUIS - Less than a week away from MLB's trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals are likely to explore the market for starting pitching. A fresh arm could be a big boost for a Cardinals squad as a whole that hasn't sustained much momentum in July. St. Louis only holds a Wild Card spot by mere percentage points as competition grows for the National League postseason … [Read more...] about Which starting pitchers might the Cardinals look to acquire before trade deadline?
Pirates sneak past Cardinals 2-1
A tight pitching matchup went the way of the Pirates on Monday with a 2-1 victory over the Cardinals in Pittsburgh. Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante and Pirates starter Mitch Keller matched each other pitch for pitch. Pallante tosses six innings allowing one run. Keller did one better going seven innings, allowing one run. The Cardinals lone tally was a Nolan Gorman … [Read more...] about Pirates sneak past Cardinals 2-1
One week to trade deadline: Are the Cardinals buyers, sellers or a little of both?
ST. LOUIS - It's the time of year again when blockbuster baseball trades could happen any day. Major League Baseball's trade deadline is one week away. What's in store for the St. Louis Cardinals? It's hard to tell for certain. The Cardinals have hovered just above the .500 mark and in the Wild Card postseason picture for much of June and July. St. Louis sits four games … [Read more...] about One week to trade deadline: Are the Cardinals buyers, sellers or a little of both?
Burleson, Goldschmidt hit home runs in Cardinals’ 6-2 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four Cardinals home runs after getting dropped in the order and St. Louis knocked off the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday to win the weekend series. Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson had a homer and two RBIs, giving him 21 in 16 games in July. He has an RBI in six straight games, which is one shy of the Cardinals … [Read more...] about Burleson, Goldschmidt hit home runs in Cardinals’ 6-2 win over Braves
Gorman helps Cards overcome Ozuna’s 2 homers for 9-5 win after Braves take doubleheader opener in 10
ATLANTA (AP) — Nolan Gorman hit a two-run homer in a four-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame two homers by Marcell Ozuna to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 and avoid being swept in Saturday's split doubleheader. The Braves won the first game 3-2 when Ozzie Albies hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 10th inning. Sonny Gray (10-6) gave up five runs and a … [Read more...] about Gorman helps Cards overcome Ozuna’s 2 homers for 9-5 win after Braves take doubleheader opener in 10