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St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards" or "the Redbirds") are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won a National League record 10 World Series championships, second only to the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball who have 26. The Cardinals were founded in the American Association in 1882 as the St. Louis Brown Stockings, taking the name from an earlier National League team. They joined the National League in 1892 and have been known as the Cardinals since 1900. The Cardinals began play in the current Busch Stadium in 2006, becoming the first team since 1923 to win the World Series in their first season in a new ballpark. The Cardinals have a strong rivalry with the Chicago Cubs that began in 1885. The Cardinals were founded in 1882 as a member of the American Association called the St. Louis Brown Stockings, later shortened to the Browns.

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Miami Herald - Found Feb. 2, 2012... uniform three-fourths of an inch in height when the Marlins open their new park April 4 against the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. Sod laying begins at Marlins Park - UPI Marlins Sod New Ballpark With Bermuda Grass - MSNBC Local Sod laying begins at Marlins Park - UPI Sod laying begins at Marlins Park - UPI Explore All Boston Herald

St. Louis Cardinals Open Online Museum: Fan Reaction The St. Louis Cardinals have opened their online museum and hall of fame. The point of the online museum is to display some of the artifacts that don't quite have a home yet. The physical museum closed in 2008 as the team is waiting for construction of a hall of fame in a new...

Pitcher Jackson Reaches One-Year Deal With Nationals

International Herald Tribune - Found Feb. 2, 20123.79 earned run average (ERA) in 2011 for the Chicago White Sox and World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, will complete the move pending... Nationals pick up Edwin Jackson - FOXNews.com Nats sign Jackson, shopping Lannan - FOXSports.com Nats sign Edwin Jackson to 1-year contract - USA Today Source: Right-hander Jackson, Nationals agree - ESPN.com Explore All USA Today

St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking Down the Top 5 Prospects in the Cardinals' System - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportSt. Louis Cardinals: Breaking Down the Top 5 Prospects in the Cardinals' SystemBleacher ReportIt is a strange time for the St. Louis Cardinals. On the one hand, the team will be celebrating a championship when the season starts and has a great chance to get back to the playoffs again this year. However, there is the little hole over at first ...

Twitter yanks Reading Rainbow handle from squatter CNET - Found Feb. 1, 2012There are the well-known cases of rapper Kanye West and the St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa getting up in arms about their names... Twitter yanks Reading Rainbow handle from squatter - CNET News Explore All

MLB 2012 St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training Schedule With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the St. Louis Cardinals have plenty to look forward to this season and perhaps another return to the World Series. The Cardinals train at Roger Dean Stadium located in Jupiter, Florida.

St. Louis Cardinals' rally squirrel gets trading card

ESPN.com - Found Jan. 31, 2012One of those extras, a tough-to-find short-printed card, features the St. Louis Cardinals' Rally Squirrel -- the four-legged little furry... Skip Schumaker?s baseball card is a squirrel - NBC Sports Rally Squirrel pinch-hits on Skip Schumaker's baseball card - USA Today Cardinal player to share card with Rally Squirrel - USA Today Squirrel a star on baseball card - FOXSports.com Explore All ESPN.com

Departure of a Star Is a Test of Faith

As a native Clevelander and a lifelong die-hard fan of the Indians, the Browns and the Cavaliers, what?s left of my heart goes out to the fans of St. Louis.

Rangers to meet with free agent Roy Oswalt

USA Today - Found Jan. 30, 2012Over the weekend, he had been rumored to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals.Other teams have recruited the right-handed free agent, including... Oswalt not short on suitors for his services - Major League Baseball Rangers to meet with free agent Roy Oswalt - USA Today Sources: Cards working on Oswalt deal - FOXSports.com Rangers to meet with Oswalt on Monday - Major League Baseball Explore All USA Today

St. Louis restaurant named for Albert Pujols gets new name - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Yahoo! Sports (blog)St. Louis restaurant named for Albert Pujols gets new nameYahoo! Sports (blog)(Getty)It was a culinary paradox: How could a Missouri sportsbar and grill named for slugger Albert Pujols continue to exist after he departed the beloved St. Louis Cardinals for the dreaded West Coast via free agency? Answer: It couldn't.Life after the St. Louis Cardinals' Astros ImplantsViva El Birdos5 Reasons the St. Louis Cardinals Will Win the NL CentralBleacher ReportPujols 5 restaurant gets new nameThe State Journal-Registerbettor.com (blog) -Belleville News Democrat -my.hsj.orgall 41 news articles »

Trever Miller, Michael Brenly among Cubs? 21 non-roster invitees ...

Chicago Sun-Times - Found Jan. 30, 2012Miller, 38, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays and Red Sox last season. Cubs sign veteran reliever Trever Miller to minor-league deal - NBC Sports Sources: Cubs sign lefty Miller to minors deal - ESPN.com Cubs sign pitcher to minor-league contract - Chicago Sun-Times Cubs sign veteran lefty Trever Miller - WGN-TV Explore All NBC Sports

Closer Jason Motte Signs One-Year Pact with St. Louis Cardinals: Fan Reaction The St. Louis Cardinals got their final player under contract before the salary arbitration deadline. The Associated Press reports closer Jason Motte and the Cardinals agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million deal. Motte was a vital part of the postseason for St.

Fielder signing a game-changer for Tigers Chicago Tribune - Found Jan. 30, 2012... of the Year: Dan Roan, WGN Television Nick Kamzic Scout of the Year: Kris Gross, St. Louis Cardinals Bill Gleason Sportswriter of the Year... Fielder signing a game-changer for Tigers - WGN-TV Fielder signing a game-changer for Tigers' Dombrowski - WGN-TV Explore All

2011: A Gesture of Respect, in the Box Score Tyler Kepner recalls notable sportsmoment from 2011, remembering St Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa's gesture of respect and his kindness in using all 25 of his players as Cardinals won the World Series over Texas Rangers. Photo

Selig ready to expand playoffs; union hesitant USA Today - Found Jan. 29, 2012La Russa, who led the St. Louis Cardinals to the 2011 World Series title after clinching a wild-card berth on the final day of the regular...

St. Louis Cardinals May Deal Kyle McClellan from Full Bullpen: Fan Reaction The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Jan. 28 that the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in making a trade for relief pitcher Kyle McClellan. He was a reliever going into spring training in 2011 before starter Adam Wainwright went down with a season-ending elbow injury.

Report: Rangers FA target Roy Oswalt nearing deal with Cardinals

Dallas Morning News - Found Jan. 28, 2012After considering the Rangers and St Louis Cardinals as potential destinations, sources are reporting that Oswalt has decided to stay in the... Cardinals? GM denies team has deal in place with Roy Oswalt - NBC Sports Cards deny that Oswalt deal is in the works - Major League Baseball UPDATE: No deal yet between Cardinals and Roy Oswalt - NBC Sports Oswalt still mulling offers from Red Sox, others - ESPN.com Explore All NBC Sports

Several contenders have depth to deal - SportingNews.com Several contenders have depth to dealSportingNews.comThe veteran righthander would prefer to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals or the Texas Rangers, but they don't need him. Each defending league champion has the luxury of a full rotation. Meanwhile, the contender that needs Oswalt most?the Boston Red ...and more »

St. Louis Cardinals Prospect Carlos Martinez: A Fan's Projection Carlos Martinez of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, is one of 10 St. Louis Cardinals prospects to get invited to a special "early camp" for the team's top minor league prospects. Martinez is considered by many to be the team's second best farm hand behind...

Nationals Get Starter; Cardinals Land Beltran Gio Gonzalez, a left-handed starter for Oakland, was traded to Washington, and Carlos Beltran is headed to St. Louis.

Two St. Louis Cardinals? Prospects Listed as Top 30 Prospects: Fan Reaction MLB.com has listed the top 100 prospects among Major League Baseball's 30 teams. The good news is that two members of the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league system are in the top 30. Shelby Miller, who pitched for the AA Springfield (Mo.) Cardinals last year was rated at...

Could Roy Ride Again? - That Balls Outta Here

Redbird RantsCould Roy Ride Again?That Balls Outta HereOct 5, 2011; St. Louis MO, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee (30) comes out to talk with starting pitcher Roy Oswalt (44) and catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) in the fourth inning in game four of the 2011 NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals ...St. Louis Cardinals Rumors: Roy Oswalt Meets With The Texas RangersSB Nation St. LouisThe Numbers Game: Cardinals' cost per WAR scenarios if they sign OswaltRedbird RantsWho Needs Roy Oswalt, Anyway?Baseball NationCall to the Pen -MLB Daily Dish -Bleacher Reportall 29 news articles »

St. Louis Cardinals Visit White House: Fan Reaction The St. Louis Cardinals visited the White House as President Barack Obama congratulated the 2011 World Series champions . Most of the team's players posed for a picture with the president and First Lady Michelle Obama. There were two noted absences .

On Baseball ? Astros? Jeff Luhnow Took Short Walk to New Job Jeff Luhnow, the new general manager of the Astros, hopes to build on his success drafting players for the Cardinals as he begins to rebuild the worst team in baseball in 2011.

PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia residents pose with St. Louis Cardinals' World Series trophy The St. Louis Cardinals' World Series trophy made a stop in Columbia on Wednesday afternoon as part of its tour through the Midwest at U.S. Cellular locations. Columbia residents were able to have their pictures taken with the trophy. The trophy will stop at the U.S. Cellular store in Columbia again Saturday.

St. Louis Cardinals Mt. Rushmore - AthlonSports.com

AthlonSports.comSt. Louis Cardinals Mt. RushmoreAthlonSports.comby Charlie Miller We believe that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. Even two guys sitting in a bar can figure that out, ...

Obama honors baseball champs St. Louis Cardinals President Barack Obama on Tuesday dubbed the St. Louis Cardinals the "greatest comeback team in the history of baseball" thanks to their thrilling late-season charge into the playoffs and death-defying, seven-game triumph in last November's World Series.

In Anaheim, a Welcome and a Lesson for Pujols Los Angeles Angels introduce new slugging first baseman Albert Pujols and pitcher C J Wilson, free agents whom Angels picked up in a combined $331.5 million splurge. Photo

Nationals agree to terms with Edwin Jackson - Washington Times

SB Nation (blog)Nationals agree to terms with Edwin JacksonWashington TimesBy Amanda Comak ** FILE ** In this Oct. 23, 2011 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the second inning of Game 4 of thes World Series against the Texas Rangers. Jackson agreed Thursday, Feb.Washington Nationals Sign Edwin Jackson, Cardinals Get Another Draft PickSB Nation (blog)Edwin Jackson gives Nationals 7 startersCincinnati.comFormer Detroit Tigers pitcher Edwin Jackson signs one-year deal with ...MLive.comBloomberg -American Spectator (blog) -Reutersall 347 news articles »

Angels Lure Pujols With 10-Year Contract

Albert Pujols, a three-time National League M.V.P., left the Cardinals after helping them win the World Series last season. The Angels also signed the Rangers? ace C. J. Wilson.

The St. Louis Cardinals' Short-Term Rebuilding Plan - Viva El Birdos

Call to the PenThe St. Louis Cardinals' Short-Term Rebuilding PlanViva El Birdosby DanUpBaby on Jan 31, 2012 9:01 AM EST The Roy Oswalt news continues in its stagnant way?what we know as of this morning (and keeping in mind that the Cardinals would like nothing more than to make this post completely obsolete this afternoon) is ...Roy Oswalt Unlikely To Sign With RangersBaseball NationNo decision yet from Roy Oswalt as several teams remain in the mixSportingNews.comHome » Rumors » Roy Oswalt Rumors: Oswalt Favors Rangers and CardinalsCall to the PenESPN (blog) -BoSox Injection -7Online.comall 133 news articles »

In St. Louis, Pujols Leaves Behind a Statue and a Fractured Legacy

Albert Pujols had the opportunity to play his entire career with one team, the St. Louis Cardinals, but as one baseball executive said, ?it?s the way the game is today.?

Fox Sports Midwest allows McLaughlin to return after DUI - Awful Announcing Fox Sports Midwest allows McLaughlin to return after DUIAwful AnnouncingDan McLaughlin, the lead play by play announcer for the St Louis Cardinals on FOX Sports Midwest, will be returning to the broadcast booth after a DUI in September threw his future into chaos. The DUI was the second for McLaughlin in 13 months and ...Baseball and Alcohol?a Long Connection: A Fan's PerspectiveYahoo! Sportsall 5 news articles »

Cardinals? Hold on Pujols Put to Test

The Cardinals have a tradition of making their best players so comfortable that they re-sign them with ease. But what happens when St. Louis must pay market value?

St. Louis Cardinals' rally squirrel gets trading card - ESPN

ESPNSt. Louis Cardinals' rally squirrel gets trading cardESPNOne of those extras, a tough-to-find short-printed card, features the St. Louis Cardinals' Rally Squirrel -- the four-legged little furry fella who darted out onto the field during the fifth inning of Game 4 of last year's NLDS.Skip Schumaker's Baseball Card Dominated By Rally SquirrelSB Nation St. LouisSkip Schumaker's new baseball card features the rally squirrel, but not himSportsrageousRally Squirrel appears on 2012 baseball cardTucson Citizenall 16 news articles »

Maddon and Gibson Are Managers of the Year

Joe Maddon was named was the A.L. winner and Kirk Gibson won the N.L. honor, but more intriguing, perhaps, was the news that Terry Francona did not expect to manage next year.

The continuing legacies of Renteria and Rasmus - STLtoday.com The continuing legacies of Renteria and RasmusSTLtoday.com(AP Photo) TOWER GROVE ? After years as the poster boy for the St. Louis Cardinals' revamped and replenished minor-league system, outfielder Colby Rasmus may offer the club more in his absence than he did in their uniform. Rasmus was the centerpiece of ...and more »

Matheny Lacks Experience as Manager but Not Confidence

Mike Matheny with the St. Louis Cardinals, like Robin Ventura last month with the Chicago White Sox, takes over without having been a manager at any level.

Cardinals Hire Former Catcher Matheny as Manager Mike Matheny, 41, will replace Tony La Russa, who retired. Matheny has no managing experience.

TOP ARTICLES The five most viewed articles on nytimes.com/sports for Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. 1. CHANGE 267 YEARS IN MAKING: A TWEAK IN THE RULES OF GOLF The R&A and the United States Golf Association amended nine principal regulations from the game's bible. (Published Oct. 27)

Bob Forsch, Former Cardinals Pitcher, Dies at 61

Bob Forsch was never an All-Star, but he won more games for St. Louis than anyone except the Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines.

Cardinals? La Russa Announces Retirement

Three days after the Cardinals won the World Series, Tony La Russa retired with 2,728 victories, third most among managers.

World Series ? Freese Is Most Valuable, and Most Improbable It was an otherworldly 28 hours for David Freese, who grew up as a Cardinals fan in Missouri and who was named M.V.P. of the World Series.