Albert Pujols 'The Perfect Player' In 11 Years With Cardinals

In those early years with the Cardinals, Albert Pujols was that player others would stop and watch take batting practice.
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Ten different signature Albert Pujols games will air on MLB Network from Saturday through Monday. From making the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001 to hitting his 600th career home run as a member of the Los Angeles Angels, Pujols will extensively discuss his career on MLB Network on Saturday and Monday.
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Video: Michael Wacha On What Worked Well For Him Last Night 6-5-19

Michael Wacha could return to the rotation Sunday, but he's happy to pitch wherever he's needed: "Whatever role they want me in, I'm going to give it everything I've got and just try to help this team win." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/frid8dcCJA

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 5, 2019

Bernie's Daily Redbird Review 6-5-19: Cardinals' Sluggish, Low-Scoring Offense Needs More Slugging

Good morning…

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Video: Genesis Cabrera After Cardinals Lose To Reds 6-4-19

Génesis Cabrera says he didn't try to rack up strikeouts tonight because he wanted to go deeper into the game. #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/lDLHz06LSW

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 5, 2019

Video: Mike Shildt Postgame Press Conference 6-4-19

Shildt encouraged by Wacha's relief appearance tonight: "That was the Michael Wacha we expect to see, and he expects to see. ... Everything was crisp." #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/zNjUmcXOuj

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 5, 2019

Reds Beat Cardinals 4-1: Matt Carpenter Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Tyler Webb Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Harrison Bader Doubles & Walks

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Marcell Ozuna started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jedd Gyorko entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Paul Goldschmidt started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Wieters started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Dexter Fowler started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jose Martinez entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Genesis Cabrera started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-2).  0-fro-2 with two strikeouts.  (p-s:95-62)(g/f:6-5)
Michael Wacha entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:32-22)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-1)

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Video: Matt Carpenter Hits A Solo Home Run 6-4-19

That Matt Carpenter is at it again. A leadoff homer as Carp is heating up!

Tune in now on FSMW and FSGO: https://t.co/T5UMS1aBYX #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/ciZPjCDO9H

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 5, 2019

Video: Kolten Wong Makes A Sliding Catch 6-4-19

It appears Kolten Wong is a big fan of Slip 'N Slide and Gold Gloves. The @Cardinals second baseman does it again.

Tune in now on FSMW and FSGO: https://t.co/T5UMS1aBYX #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/gJA90zBB9T

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 5, 2019

Cardinals Starting Lineup 6-4-19

4 straight wins 🔥🔥🔥🔥

We enter today as the hottest team in the NL Central!

⚾️ https://t.co/16A0sm75Zm pic.twitter.com/wMncbPlwKs

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 4, 2019

Cardinals To Celebrate Tenth Annual Green Week At Busch On June 4-6, 2019

The St. Louis Cardinals will host its 10th annual Green Week at Busch Stadium from June 4-6. Following is a list of activities designed to reduce waste and promote recycling and energy efficiency both inside and outside of Busch Stadium. #4AGreenerGame

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Video: Scott Warmann & Brad Thompson Preview Cardinals-Reds Game 6-4-19

Brad Thompson on tonight's #STLCards starter, Génesis Cabrera: "He's got big-time stuff."
Toyota Cardinals Live pregame starts at 6:30 on FSMW. pic.twitter.com/6rTxERLYyS

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) June 4, 2019

Cardinals Homestand Highlights: Friday, May 31 - Thursday, June 6, 2019

After a quick three-game road trip to Philadelphia, the Cardinals return to Busch for six games against divisional foes. The fifth homestand of the year opens with a three-game weekend series against the rival Chicago Cubs (May 31-June 2) and concludes with three games versus the Cincinnati Reds (June 4-6). Additionally, fans are encouraged to send #TheLouToTheLand by selecting Cardinals players for the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland at cardinals.com/vote.

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Cardinals & On The Run Announce $6 Ticket Offer

The St. Louis Cardinals and On the Run are teaming up to present fans with a special discount ticket offer. On sale now, fans can purchase tickets for just $6 to watch the Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds on June 4-6.

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The Cardinal Had Better Start Winning At Wrigley In 2018 If They Want To Compete

The Cardinals felt pretty good about playing the Cubs this year after going 6-4 in Chicago against the North-Siders in 2016…Then on Sunday the Redbirds wrapped up a 1-8 season at Wrigley.

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Bird Bytes 6-5-17: Yes, I'm Concerned About Michael Wacha

How about some Bird Bytes on this fine Monday afternoon?

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The Cardinals Should Be Ashamed Of The Way They Played Against The Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving out of “frustrating” territory and they’re headed quickly toward “embarrassing.”

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Cardinals See Another Lead Slip Away Vs. Cubs

It had happened before. The Cardinals held a lead in the first two games of the series and lost, but on Sunday, things felt a little different.

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Metallica At Busch Stadium 6-4-17

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 6-4-17: David Freese Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs; Daniel Descalso Collects Two Doubles & Two RBIs; Matt Holliday Doubles & Drives In Two Runs

Matt Holliday (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Toronto beat New York-A 3-2

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) entered late in the game in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-Miami) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Miami beat Arizona 6-5

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jason Motte (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:2-0)

Atlanta beat Cincinnati 13-8

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one sac fly.

Pittsburgh beat New York-N 11-1

Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Boston) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:2-0)

Boston beat Baltimore 7-3

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-0)

Philadelphia beat San Francisco 9-7

Brandon Moss (former St. Louis-Kansas City) started as designated hitter and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Cleveland beat Kansas City 8-0

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Houston) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield-Houston) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:1-1)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Texas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Houston beat Texas 7-2

Matt Belisle (former St. Louis-Minnesota) entered in the eighth and pitched to eighth.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (9).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Minnesota beat Anaheim 3-2

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Colorado beat San Diego 3-1

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Chicago-N beat St. Louis 7-6

Cubs Beat Cardinals 7-6: Stephen Piscotty Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Paul DeJong Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Trevor Rosenthal Strikes Out Three Of Four Batters Faced

Individual Highlights:

Stephen Piscotty started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Paul DeJong started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.

Aledmys Diaz started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, and one walk.

Tyler Lyons entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hit or runs.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brett Cecil entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-0)

Trevor Rosenthal entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-13)

Rough Outing:

Greg Garcia entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Michael Wacha started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six earned runs, two home runs, four walks, and struck five out.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.  (p-s:74-47)(g/f:4-2)

Matthew Bowman entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Former Cardinals:

Jason Heyward started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jon Jay entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

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