Cardinals face future without Pujols, Molina wearing red
October 9, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Magic was happening on a chilly Saturday night in St. Louis, where the Cardinals were trailing the Philadelphia Phillies in a do-or-die Game 2 of their National League wild-card series, and Albert Pujols was stepping up to the plate.
Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card series
October 9, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — The Phillies wasted no time taking their raucous celebration from the infield at Busch Stadium, where the Cardinals had trudged off to mourn the end of an era, into the visiting clubhouse, where the champagne flowed freely and Calum Scott's “Dancing On My Own” pounded through the speakers.
Brewers pitcher Bush injured in 1st, exits vs Cardinals
September 14, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers opener Matt Bush exited after recording just one out against St. Louis because of right groin discomfort Monday night.
Bush, who was starting a bullpen game for the Brewers with three starters already on the injured list, made just 15 pitches before leaving.
Albert Pujols cements place in history with HR No. 697
September 12, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that pushed the St.
Edman caps Cardinals’ 5-run 9th in 6-5 win over Nationals
September 8, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman was confused.
The St. Louis infielder thought he had made the final out.
Instead, his long drive to left field nicked off the glove of outfielder Alex Call for a two-run, two-out double to cap St.
Paul Goldschmidt hits 34th homer as Cardinals beat Cubs 8-4
September 4, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit his 34th homer, and the surging St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Tommy Edman and Tyler O’Neill also went deep for NL Central-leading St.
Montgomery stays unbeaten with Cardinals, blanks Cubs
September 3, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Montgomery pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to remain unbeaten with St. Louis, Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman homered, and the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 Friday night.
Pujols delivers as Cardinals outlast Reds in 13 innings, 5-3
September 1, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 13th inning, Lars Nootbaar added a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals twice used five-man infields to stop the Cincinnati Reds and pull out a 5-3 win on Wednesday night.
O’Neill’s 3-run HR in 8th lifts Cardinals over Braves 6-3
August 29, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer to break an eighth-inning tie and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Sunday night.
Tommy Edman pulled the Cardinals even with a leadoff homer in the eighth against A.J.
Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs, in Triple Crown talk
August 26, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers and had five RBIs and Corey Dickerson set a franchise record for consecutive hits in the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Cardinals’ Goldschmidt has 2 HR, 5 RBIs in 8-3 win over Cubs
August 25, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers to highlight a five-RBI performance and position himself in the Triple Crown discussion, helping the St. Louis Cardinals roll to an 8-3 win Thursday over the Chicago Cubs.
Arenado, O’Neill, Edman homer, Cards thump Cubs for DH split
August 24, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Tyler O’Neill homered in a five-run fourth inning, Corey Dickerson had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 13-3 on Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
O’Neill’s game-ending HBP lifts Cards over Rockies 5-4
August 17, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Tommy Edman homered, and St. Louis scored the winning run when Tyler O'Neill was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, leading the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Yankees aim to stop 3-game slide, take on the Cardinals
August 6, 2022 GMTNew York Yankees (70-37, first in the AL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (58-48, second in the NL Central)
St. Louis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Domingo German (1-1, 6.39 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (3-3, 3.69 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 97 strikeouts)
Goldschmidt’s 3 RBIs reaches 1,002, Cards beat Reds 6-3
July 24, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs to reach 1,002 RBIs, combining with Tyler O'Neill to hit consecutive fourth-inning home runs and lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Saturday night.
Goldschmidt, Pujols lift Cardinals to 11-3 win over Reds
July 16, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit his 300th career homer and drove in three runs, Albert Pujols reached another milestone and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-3 on Saturday.
Goldschmidt’s two-run homer in the second inning was his 20th this season and first since June 27.
Freeman leads Dodgers against the Cardinals after 4-hit game
July 13, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (56-30, first in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (48-42, second in the NL Central)
St. Louis; Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (11-0, 1.62 ERA, .80 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (6-7, 3.15 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 84 strikeouts)
Pujols hits No. 684 to help Cards rally past Phillies 4-3
July 10, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 684th homer and Tommy Edman drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to help the scuffling St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Sunday.
Carlson drives in 2, Cardinals rally to top Marlins 5-3
June 29, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson drove in a pair of runs and the St. Louis bullpen combined for four scoreless innings as the Cardinals came back to beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Carlson went 2 for 4 and has hit in five straight games.
Herrera’s 8th inning sac fly helps Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3
June 25, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Iván Herrera hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning for his first career RBI and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Saturday.
Juan Yepez lined a one-out double to the left field wall off Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr.
Arenado’s HR, 3 RBIs lift Cardinals over Red Sox 11-2
June 19, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer over the Green Monster in the first inning and the St. Louis Cardinals broke it open with a six-run sixth in an 11-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
Wacha sharp, Red Sox hold off Cardinals’ rally in 9th
June 18, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched neatly into the sixth inning against his former team and the Boston Red Sox shut down St. Louis’ rally in the ninth, holding off the Cardinals 6-5 Friday night.
The NL Central-leading Cardinals trailed 6-1 going into the ninth and reliever Austin Davis retired the first two batters.
Mikolas 1 strike short of no-hitter; Cards sweep Pirates
June 15, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas was one strike from a no-hitter when he gave up a double to Cal Mitchell with two outs in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 to sweep a doubleheader Tuesday night.
Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak ends
June 11, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for the first walkoff RBI of his major league career, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati 5-4 on Saturday in yet another Reds bullpen collapse.
Pujols’ sac fly in 10th lifts Cardinals over Padres 3-2
June 1, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by a strong start from Adam Wainwright, beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 Tuesday night.
“I was just looking for a good ball to hit,” Pujols said.
Goldschmidt’s slam in 10th lifts Cards to 7-3 win over Jays
May 24, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a walkoff grand slam in the 10th inning Monday night, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
“I was just trying to make sure I could put something in play,” Goldschmidt said.
Molina homers, Edman drives in three as Cards beat Giants
May 6, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yadier Molina's late arrival to spring training left him little time to fine tune his swing.
He wasn't seeing the ball, often going after every pitch.
So when Molina homered for his first RBI of the season, things felt right again.
Hudson, Goldschmidt lift Cardinals over D-backs 8-3
April 29, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Dakota Hudson pitched six shutout innings, Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 Thursday night.
St. Louis star Nolan Arenado had two hits after deciding to appeal a two-game suspension from Major League Baseball for his role in a brawl with the Mets on Wednesday.
Pujols paces Cardinals, helps Wainwright in win over Marlins
April 20, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) —
Albert Pujols had two hits and scored twice as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Adam Wainwright (2-1) allowed one run and five hits in 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and two walks.
Cardinals capitalize on fast start to trounce Brewers 10-1
April 16, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Miles Mikolas made the most of the early lead the fast-starting St. Louis Cardinals lineup provided him.
Mikolas carried a one-hitter into the seventh inning and Tommy Edman and Nolan Arenado each homered as the Cardinals rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
Cardinals welcome back Pujols with opening rout of Pirates
April 8, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright (1-0) pitched six scoreless innings, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and drove in five, and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrated Albert Pujols’ return with a 9-0 season-opening win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
Waino, O’Neill lift Cards over Pirates in Pujols’ return
April 8, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols held back tears during a lengthy standing ovation. The Cardinals designated hitter put on a big smile instead.
Plenty of reason for those on this opening day in St.
Goldschmidt, Edman, Arenado, Bader, O’Neill earn Gold Gloves
November 8, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis became the first team with five Gold Glove winners when first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison Bader and left fielder Tyler O'Neill earned the NL fielding honor Sunday.
Cubs edge Cardinals 3-2 in rain-shortened finale
October 3, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Shildt is ready. He hopes his St. Louis players are, too.
The Cardinals dropped a rain-shortened season finale, then turned their attention toward the NL wild-card game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Goldschmidt walk-off hit, O’Neill 2 HRs as Cards beat Cubs
October 2, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, and the playoff-bound St. Louis Cardinals won for the 19th time in their last 20 games, 4-3 over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
Cards’ 17-game winning streak ends with 4-0 loss to Brewers
September 30, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis manager Mike Shildt was philosophical after the Cardinals' team-record 17-game winning streak came to an end.
“That was a cool run,” he said. “Let's start another one.”
Anderson scheduled to start for Milwaukee against St. Louis
September 22, 2021 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (81-69, second in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (91-60, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (1-2, 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) Brewers: Brett Anderson (4-8, 4.18 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)
O’Neill’s late homer rallies Cards past bickering Padres 3-2
September 19, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — With the San Diego Padres squabbling amongst themselves, the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to solidify their postseason position.
Tyler O'Neill hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Cardinals came back to beat the Padres 3-2 Saturday night after San Diego stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Carlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years
September 18, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Carlson homered twice, including a grand slam, to help Miles Mikolas win for the first time in two years as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Friday night.
Castellanos hits grand slam, plates six as Reds earn split
September 2, 2021 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos drove in six runs with a grand slam and a two-run shot in the first two innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-2 Wednesday night to split a doubleheader.
Cardinals ride Happ, Edman to 4-3 win over Pirates
August 28, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own admission, J.A. Happ can get inside his head too much sometimes, particularly when the St. Louis Cardinals left-hander faces the same team over and over.
Taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates for the third time in 17 days, the 38-year-old took a deep breath, relaxed and let the guys behind him do most of the hard work.
Goldschmidt 2 HRs, scores walk-off run, Cards beat Tigers
August 25, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and scored the game-ending run on Lars Nootbaar’s single in the 10th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday.
Goldschmidt was intentionally walked to open the 10th and executed a one-out double steal with automatic runner Tommy Edman.
Arenado homers again as Cardinals beat Royals 9-4
August 15, 2021 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered and drove in four runs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Saturday night.
Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs as the Cardinals earned their fifth straight win.
Happ, Cards bullpen combine on 1-hitter, top Pirates 4-1
August 11, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — J.A. Happ combined with a trio of relievers on a one-hitter, Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong homered early and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Wainwright solid for 7, rookie Sosa homers, Cards down Twins
August 1, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright tossed seven effective innings and rookie Edmundo Sosa homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Wainwright (9-6) allowed three runs and six hits in an 85-pitch stint.
Edman drives in 3 runs, LeBlanc sharp as Cards beat Twins
July 31, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Wade LeBlanc pitched 5 2/3 strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Friday night.
Yastrzemski homers twice, powers Giants past Cardinals 7-2
July 17, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a pair of home runs, Logan Webb pitched four strong innings as a spot starter, and the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Friday night.
Webb was a last-minute starter for the Giants after Kevin Gausman was placed on the Family Medical Emergency List.
Cardinals hit 3 homers in 5th, beat Cubs 6-0
July 11, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman homered in the fifth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday night.
Kwang Hyun Kim struck out seven in six innings, helping St.
Morton takes no-hitter into 7th, Braves beat Cardinals 4-0
June 18, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Morton made a small tweak to his mechanics that produced a big change in how he drives the ball from the mound.
“I’ve been aware of some of the things that I’ve been doing poorly in my delivery," he said.
Edman hits 2 HRs, Cards beat White Sox 4-0 to avoid sweep
May 27, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Giovanny Gallegos came in to a sticky situation, with the St. Louis Cardinals clinging to a one-run lead and two on in the seventh inning. It quickly became a heated one.
Umpire Joe West ordered him to switch caps because there apparently was sunscreen on the bill.
Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates
May 19, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 Tuesday night.
Tommy Edman added three singles and drove in two runs for St.
DeJong hits 2 of Cardinals’ 5 HRs in 12-5 win at Nationals
April 20, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Here's how Paul DeJong explained the game plan the St. Louis Cardinals devised to face Washington's Joe Ross for the second time in less than a week: "We just wanted, as a group, to stay on the fastball...