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Amid plunking debate, MLB’s marketing is all-in on bat flips
NEW YORK (AP) — When Tim Anderson spiked his bat and yelled toward his White Sox teammates, Major League Baseball’s self-described “spicy” Twitter account was among the first to weigh in. “LET THE KIDS PLAY,”…
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Soto’s 3-run shot in 10th lifts Nationals over Phillies 10-6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Juan Soto took a mighty swing and the ball soared over nearly everything. The 20-year-old slugger hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals rallied from a five-run…
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Cardinals reach $25M, 2-year deal with Andrew Miller
ST. LOUIS (AP) — When healthy, Andrew Miller has been one of baseball’s top relievers. The St. Louis Cardinals are banking on a return to form. Miller agreed to a $25 million, two-year deal with…
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How to Make the ’19 Cardinals a Playoff Team in an Ultra-Competitive NL
The “what” is the easy part…it’s the “how” that gets complicated. What the Cardinals and their fans want is a return to the playoffs. How they get there is the part that takes hard work…
7 months ago -
5 Ways The Cardinals Can Win 95 Games in 2019 (And Get to the Postseason)
Another Cardinal season has concluded without a spot in the post-season. The 2018 edition, like the 2016 and 2017 teams, went to the final week with a chance to make the playoffs…with a mathematical possibility…
7 months ago -
Cubs lose 2-1 to Cards as NL Central race goes to final day
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are going to the final day of the season with a shot at the NL Central championship. Whether they take it outright, blow their big opportunity or have to…
7 months ago -
Brewers beat Cardinals 6-4 to open 3-game wild-card lead
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A chuckling Eric Thames said it felt so good he almost ripped third base out of the ground and hoisted it above his head. A lot of that going around for…
7 months ago -
In the Final Days Of the Regular Season, Will the Cardinals’ Bullpen Hold or Fold?
By now it’s obvious that Cardinals manager Mike Shildt is leaning heavily on Jordan Hicks and Carlos Martinez to protect late-inning leads and lock down victories. Not counting Luke Weaver, who was brought into lost-cause…
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Wong begins Cardinals’ homer parade in 11-6 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Mikolas has been unbeatable this season when the St. Louis Cardinals score him a couple of runs. He’s 16-0 when getting at least two runs of support, a big asset for…
7 months ago -
Wainwright blanks Dodgers over 6 innings, Cardinals win 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright had something to prove. Wainwright pitched two-hit ball over six innings for his first win in five months, Marcell Ozuna homered and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the finale…
7 months ago