BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and a double and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in the Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field on Thursday night. The 114-year-old Rickwood Field is the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and former home to baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays and the Birmingham Black Barons … [Read more...] about Donovan, Winn lead charge as Cardinals beat Giants 6-5 at Rickwood Field
Cardinals drop road series with Marlins, lose 4-3 in finale
MIAMI (AP) — Otto Lopez hit a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to drive in Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday. Lopez's liner off Ryan Fernandez (0-2) was bobbled by right fielder Alec Burleson, but is doubtful he would have had a play. Tanner Scott (6-5) got the win after pitching a scoreless top of the ninth. The … [Read more...] about Cardinals drop road series with Marlins, lose 4-3 in finale
Bruján hits RBI single in 10th to lift Marlins to 9-8 win over Cardinals
MIAMI (AP) — Vidal Bruján hit a winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game skid. Nick Gordon reached on a one-out infield single against Chris Roycroft (1-1) that advanced automatic runner Jesús Sánchez to third. Tim Anderson followed with an RBI infield single, tying it at … [Read more...] about Bruján hits RBI single in 10th to lift Marlins to 9-8 win over Cardinals
Cards catcher Willson Contreras likely will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras likely will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. Contreras has been out since he was hit by a swing on May 7, breaking his left forearm. He had surgery the following day. The 32-year-old Contreras had a couple of batting practice sessions in St. Louis this weekend. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol … [Read more...] about Cards catcher Willson Contreras likely will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday
Mikolas and Pagés help the Cardinals edge the Cubs 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Mikolas pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday. Showing off an improved sinker, Mikolas allowed one run, struck out five and walked none. The right-hander, who tossed seven scoreless innings on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh, is 3-1 with a 2.76 ERA in his last … [Read more...] about Mikolas and Pagés help the Cardinals edge the Cubs 2-1