Cardinals Still Searching
seamheads.com 6/30/2009 — After a weekend (and a Monday) where the Cardinals scored eight runs in four games, it’s obvious that there are still some issues. A quick rundown of the games, in the typical style: Friday vs. Minnesota ( 3-1 loss ) Hero: Rick Ankiel . Two hits and drove in the only run. You know ...

Hot Times, Summer in St. Louis
seamheads.com 6/30/2009 — Did you hear about this ? Prior to Friday night’s game between the Cardinals and Twins at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, a fan fell almost a story from the upper deck to the lower concourse. Apparently, he had fainted in the 92-degree heat and more than 100-degree heat index. Luckily, he was ...

Cardinal ’stache attack! A midseason report
thesportsbank.net 7/13/2009 — By Jake McCormick It’s the All-Star Break and the St. Louis Cardinals are partying like it’s 1985. Literally. Instead of sporting retro powder blue jerseys, Cardinal starters and some position players are growing moustaches in true Tom Lawless and Todd Worrell fashion. I guess when ...

Hoffpauir follows Pujols' lead for Cards | stlcardinals.com: News
stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com 7/6/2009 — By Matthew Leach / MLB.com 07/04/09 12:24 AM ET CINCINNATI -- Albert Pujols was the star, but you didn't have to be clairvoyant to see that coming. Rookie Jarrett Hoffpauir was the hero, though, and that one was a little harder to predict.  ...

A Tough Split (Plus, Win Free Stuff!)
seamheads.com 7/9/2009 — OK, most of you know about the free stuff, but let me get this out of the way first before we talk about the last two games against the Brewers. Wilson , the makers of the official ball glove and catcher’s mask of MLB, has given me the rights to 20 tickets to FanFest , this week’s ...

Where Have These Bats Been?
seamheads.com 6/22/2009 — The On The Run people were probably pretty busy this weekend as the Cards really got serious in Kansas City. When the Cards wind up scoring 29 runs in the three game set, there are a lot of offensive heroes. Let’s break down the series game by game. Friday , while you have to love ...

Lincecum Dominates the Cardinals
drivelinemechanics.com 7/1/2009 — A Pitchfx look at Lincecum's gem against the Cards.

Taking Advantage
seamheads.com 6/24/2009 — You know, when the total active roster of the New York Mets has just one more home run than Albert Pujols has by himself, games like last night should be the rule, not the exception. No matter who was on the field, though, Joel Pineiro did a masterful job on the mound. Getting 23 of 27 outs ...

Cards rescued by ... what else? Pujols power
stltoday.com 7/4/2009 — Cardinals 7, Reds 4 • 5-RBI night, including record-setting grand slam, rallies Redbirds.

How The Cardinals Could Lose Albert Pujols
deadspin.com 6/18/2009 — I'm not sure people realize how possible it is that Albert Pujols won't be a Cardinal in three years. And every day, every loss, every solo Pujols homer, makes it a little more likely to happen. The great Bernie Miklasz touched on this in his ...

Pujols tops All-Star voting — Boston.com -- Baseball News 7/5/2009
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols led voting for Major League Baseball's All-Star game and will start for the National League in the July 14 contest at his home park, baseball officials announced on Sunday.

Home Game: Cards' Pujols leads All-Star voting — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/5/2009
Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. Pujols was the leading vote-getter in balloting for the Midsummer Classic announced Sunday by ...

Albert Pujols is top vote-getter for All-Star game — L.A. Times - Baseball News 7/6/2009
St. Louis Cardinals slugger will start at first base in his home ballpark. > Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston ...

Dream Come True: Ryan Franklin Ready For First All-Star Game — Bleacher Report - MLB 7/6/2009
Sometimes fans get lost in all the "this time it counts" nonsense and forget to focus on all the great stories surrounding the All-Star game. Case in point: Ryan Franklin, who will be appearing in his first All-Star game this season. Franklin's  ...

Pujols, Crawford among players on pace for big seasons — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 7/7/2009
Albert Pujols says he doesn't want to talk about records. But as the baseball season passes its midway point, the St. Louis Cardinals ...