Justin Maxwell’s blast helps keep Royals’ playoff hopes alive
When Justin Maxwell walked up to the plate in the 10th inning of Sunday’s game against the Rangers, anyone watching could sense that it was a big moment.
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St. Louis Cardinals need to give Shelby Miller a break
The second half of the Major League Baseball season is still a week away, but St. Louis Cardinals rookie right-handed starting pitcher Shelby Miller is throwing as if the calendar is about to turn to September, not July.
Santana settling in with Royals
It has been a bit of an up and down year for Santana, but if he can build on his stellar June, and has a bit more luck, the wins will come.
Could another Cardinal arm be needed?
Pitching has been the strength of the Cardinals throughout their league-best season opening. But as the trade season approaches, could adding to their greatest asset be necessary?
Kelvin Herrera’s up and down season
Herrera entered the eighth inning of the game in Atlanta with the score tied at 2. He was ready to blow away the heart of the Braves’ lineup with his blazing fastball.
Early returns on the Shields trade
This off-season, the Royals wanted to shake things up and they were willing to ship off their top prospect to do so.
Adam Wainwright becomes even more important as St. Louis Cardinals injuries mount
Right-handed starter Adam Wainwright has been a leader on the St. Louis Cardinals staff for years as he became co-ace of the pitching rotation with Chris Carpenter, but the team needs Wainwright’s leadership now more than at any other time in his career.
Kansas City Royals Power Rankings
The Royals defense was atrocious and their hitting and pitching weren’t too far behind.
Yahoo: Shelby Miller s Making an Early Case for National League Rookie of the Year
he Rookie Hurler for the St. Louis Cardinals Has Been Impressive Thus Far
Yahoo Sports: Wainwright Is Not Pujols
The St. Louis Cardinals’ Deal With Wainwright Made Much More Sense Than the Contract for Pujols.