Kariya, Johnson return for Blues in preseason opener, a 3-1 win over WildST. LOUIS — Paul Kariya scored in his first game action in almost a year to help the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Wild in the preseason opener for both teams. Cardinals’ Ryan scratched with pinkie injuryST. LOUIS — Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan was scratched from the lineup a day after injuring his left pinkie on a pickoff play. Bullpen bails out Wellemeyer, Cardinals end 3-game skid with 11-6 win over MarlinsST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday drove in three runs to top 100 RBIs for the third time in his career and the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen rescued struggling Todd Wellemeyer in an 11-6 victory over the Florida Marlins on Monday night. Vazquez dominant, Braves rough up Carpenter in a 9-2 win over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Javier Vazquez took a shutout into the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves roughed up Chris Carpenter in a 9-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Franklin struggles again in the ninth as McCann’s two-run double gives Atlanta the winST. LOUIS — Brian McCann hit a two-run double in the top of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Saturday afternoon. Cardinals RHP Smoltz has shoulder tendinitis, will miss next start against FloridaST. LOUIS — Cardinals right-hander John Smoltz is being held out of his scheduled start Monday against the Florida Marlins because of shoulder tendinitis. Jurrjens masterful in Braves’ 1-0 victory over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Jair Jurrjens worked eight scoreless innings, overcoming another light offensive showing behind him in the Atlanta Braves’ 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Jurrgens masterful in Braves’ 1-0 victory over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Jair Jurrgens worked eight scoreless innings, overcoming another light offensive showing behind him in the Atlanta Braves’ 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. NFL 2009: Quarterback Marc Bulger’s problematic pinkie among many concerns for rebuilding RamsST. LOUIS — Video games are not among Marc Bulger’s passions. He’s not much of a typist, either, using what he refers to as the “pointer finger” whenever he must use a keyboard. Bulger tests broken pinkie, takes direct snaps in practiceST. LOUIS — Four days away from the opener, Marc Bulger took direct snaps for the first time since breaking his right pinkie. The Rams quarterback said Wednesday he’s not pain-free, but it’s good enough, barring a setback in the next two days, to play at Seattle. Cavendish takes opening stage of Tour of Missouri in sprint finishST. LOUIS — Mark Cavendish of Great Britain, a cycling sprint specialist, was in unfamiliar territory on Saturday when he presented the game ball before the Missouri-Illinois football game. Rams coach still hasn’t made decision whether to start No. 1 pick Jason SmithST. LOUIS — Coach Steve Spagnuolo said no decision was made Monday about starting No. 1 draft pick Jason Smith at right tackle in the season opener at Seattle. Spagnuolo ready to take Rams into regular seasonST. LOUIS — New St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo knows the easy part is over. Rams minimize big plays, force 3 turnovers in 17-9 victory over ChiefsST. LOUIS — In his first preseason game calling the plays, Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley had just as much trouble finishing off drives as the man he replaced. McGehee hits 2-run homer off Smoltz, Brewers beat Cardinals 4-3 to avoid sweepST. LOUIS — Rookie Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer off John Smoltz after St. Louis failed to turn a double play, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. McGehee hits two-run homer as Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 to avoid sweepST. LOUIS — Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Carpenter wins 10th in row, Cardinals rout Brewers 10-3ST. LOUIS — Chris Carpenter won his 10th straight decision despite laboring at times, Skip Schumaker was 4 for 4 with two RBIs and the St. Louis Cardinals clobbered the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 on Wednesday night. Holliday’s blast boost Pineiro, Cardinals to 7-6 win over BrewersST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday’s three-run homer snapped a seventh inning tie, lifting Joel Pineiro to his eighth straight win and the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Cardinals agree to contract extensions for Franklin, MillerST. LOUIS — NL saves leader Ryan Franklin joked that he signed a new two-year contract without hard negotiating so there’d be room for the St. Louis Cardinals to work on deals for Matt Holliday and Mark DeRosa. Wainwright wins 16th, Cardinals wrap up sweep of Nationals with 2-1 win.ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright made the most of his 28th birthday and bobblehead day, becoming the majors’ first 16-game winner. Matt Holliday, Colby Rasmus power Cardinals to 9-4 victory over NationalsST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday and Colby Rasmus each hit a three-run homer to power the surging St. Louis Cardinals past the Washington Nationals 9-4 on Saturday night. Albert Pujols’ blast follows John Smoltz’ success in Cardinals’ 3-2 win over Nationals
Nationals put CF Nyjer Morgan on 15-day DL, purchase contract of INF Pete Orr from SyracuseST. LOUIS — Nyjer Morgan likes to slide headfirst. The dangerous habit caught up with their leadoff hitter. Astros rally against Cardinals’ bullpen, avoid sweep with 4-3 victoryST. LOUIS — Jeff Keppinger hit a tiebreaking homer with two out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday, avoiding a three-game sweep. Adult Down syndrome center at St. Louis-area hospital named for Cardinals star Albert PujolsCHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A new center for adults with Down syndrome will bear the name of St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. Joel Pineiro goes 8 innings to win 7th straight decision, leading Cardinals past Astros 3-2ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals pitchers have been so stingy lately, any cushion is enough. Pineiro wins 7th straight decision, Cardinals jump Oswalt early in 3-2 win over AstrosST. LOUIS — Joel Pineiro worked eight strong innings to win his seventh straight decision and the St. Louis Cardinals jumped on Roy Oswalt early in a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. Obese student athlete’s sudden death shines light on debate over testing of kids’ heartsST. LOUIS — An obese eighth-grader’s sudden death during a football conditioning lap has revived discussion about whether testing children’s hearts before they engage in sports or strenuous activity is necessary. Tackling practice no help for St. Louis Rams in 20-13 preseason loss to Atlanta FalconsST. LOUIS — All those live action practices in training camp, all that tackling, meant little to the St. Louis Rams’ bottom line in their second preseason game. Turner, Ryan make big impact in few snaps of Falcons’ 20-13 win over RamsST. LOUIS — Atlanta Falcons starters were flawless. St. Louis Rams starters had no answer, even against the second-stringers. 42-year-old pitcher John Smoltz agrees to a deal with Cardinals after release from Red SoxST. LOUIS — John Smoltz agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, giving the 42-year-old former ace a chance to rejuvenate his career in the middle of a pennant race. Smoltz joined the NL Central leaders shortly after he cleared waivers, following his release by Boston. He was 2-5 with an 8.33 ERA in eight starts for the Red Sox. Rams QB Marc Bulger optimistic broken finger won’t set him backST. LOUIS — Marc Bulger survived three sacks in the preseason opener. Then a simple snap exchange resulted in a pinkie injury that will keep him out for two weeks — and perhaps open the door for backup Kyle Boller. Rams quarterback Bulger fractures pinkie finger of throwing hand, expected out 2 weeksST. LOUIS — St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger has fractured the pinkie finger of his throwing hand and could be out for at least two weeks. Holliday, Pineiro lift Cardinals past Padres for 5th straight winST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday hit a two-run homer, and Joel Pineiro extended his winning streak to five while the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 7-4 Saturday night. Spagnuolo’s Rams keep it clean in preseason openerST. LOUIS — Steve Spagnuolo’s first preseason game as St. Louis Rams coach was a definite step in the right direction. |