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Masterson Deal Stays In Line With The ‘Cardinal Way’

Matt Whitener

After many days of non-stop prognosticating regarding what direction the Cardinals would direction their steps would take heading into the trade deadline, the club finally made its move, acquiring pitcher Justin Masterson from the Cleveland Indians. And while the days leading into today’s deadline saw them be associated with every big name arm either potentially or actually available, in the end John Mozeliak returned to the low road to solve what could potentially be a major need.

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What Does The Future Hold – Cardinals Contracts and Scenarios

Matt Whitener

As the St. Louis Cardinals face the final weekend of the National League Championship Series, and the baseball year as a whole rolls into its final go around shortly, the show still goes on, regardless of outcome.

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Jake Westbrook start a nice gesture, but not worth losing home-field advantage

Jacob Mayer

The St. Louis Cardinals have starting pitcher Jake Westbrook to thank for helping them win the National League Central Division this season and make the playoffs in each of the last three years, but an attempt to recognize him for those contributions could cost them dearly in October.

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St. Louis Cardinals need Lance Lynn in starting rotation despite struggles

Jacob Mayer

Lynn’s spot in the rotation should be safe regardless of his struggles.

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Bird’s Eye View: The Showdowns Begin

Bill Ivie

For the first time in almost a month, the St. Louis Cardinals will enter a series as the division leader in the National League Central.

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St. Louis Cardinals will be fine, maybe better, without Jake Westbrook

Jacob Mayer

The Cardinals have shown they can withstand injuries to just about any position outside of catcher and they should be able to make it through the rest of the season and playoffs without Westbrook.

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St. Louis Cardinals will go as far as young players take them

Jacob Mayer

The St. Louis Cardinals called up their latest, greatest prospect Friday when they brought second baseman Kolten Wong to the major leagues.

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Difficult Start To Second Half Could Help St. Louis Cardinals In October

Jacob Mayer

The St. Louis Cardinals have unquestionably played their worst baseball of the season the past three weeks, going 4-11 against the four best teams in the National League, but that rough stretch could be a large dose of the medicine the team needs to be ready for the playoffs.

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The Shelby Miller Conundrum In St. Louis

Bill Ivie

The St. Louis Cardinals should seriously consider whether they should ever host another “Star Wars Night” at the ballpark after the results on August 7th.

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St. Louis Cardinals reliever Kevin Siegrist having success as if he’s Yasiel Puig

Jacob Mayer

Cardinals left-handed relief pitcher Kevin Siegrist appeared in his 13th career Major League Baseball game Friday against the Chicago Cubs and finally became like every other pitcher in the game, one that has allowed at least one run.