Freese Trade Provides Needed Reality Check

The Cardinals pulled the trigger on one of the most roundly debated moves in many years Friday afternoon, by trading third baseman David Freese to the Anaheim Angels. It is a decision that is good for business, but more difficult for the heart.

Triple Play: Mike Trout, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton

In this week’s Triple Play, we look at the best all-around player in baseball, the best rookie in baseball, a retiring Rockie, and more

St. Louis Cardinals maintain long-term focus with limited deadline deals

The St. Louis Cardinals moved two pitchers during this season’s non-waiver trading period, but neither were one of the team’s vast supply of pitching prospects that could be the foundation of the team for much of the next decade.

St. Louis Cardinals better without designated hitter

The loss of the designated hitter in their return to National League play might actually help the team.

Triple Play: Jay Bruce, Dan Haren, Pittsburgh Pirates

This week, we look at a Red-hot outfielder, a National disaster of a starter, and more (including our weekly Wainwright Walk Watch).

Triple Play: Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, CC Sabathia

The Tigers’ third baseman is in a class by himself as the most feared hitter in baseball.

The month of May could decide the Kansas City Royals 2013 season

After a winning 14-10 April, May is a crucial month for the Royals.

Remember when St. Louis Cardinals spring training was more about baseball than contracts?

St. Louis Cardinals players reported to Jupiter, Fla., last week to kick off spring training 2013, but that first week was full of contract talk instead of baseball talk, an unfortunate situation that has become the norm at Cardinals camp in recent years.

Wainwright Comments Sound Similar To Pujols

St. Louis Cardinals ace starting pitcher Adam Wainwright announced Tuesday that contract talks between himself and the Cardinals have stalled for the time being.

Fourteen Players, Three Roster Spots

The starting lineup is pretty much set, but opportunities exist for some players to get a spot on the bench.