Justin Verlander K's 12 Tigers But Allows Four Homers

Justin Verlander's first start against his former team will be remembered more for the career-high-tying four homers he allowed on Sunday at Minute Maid Park than the flashes of brilliance he showed while striking out 12 batters.

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Why Stan Musial Wanted Eddie Bressound For Cardinals

Though it was no blockbuster, the first trade made by Stan Musial as general manager brought to the Cardinals the infield insurance they needed.

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Why Cardinals No Longer Had Room For Curt Simmons

Two years after they joined Bob Gibson in forming the foundation of the World Series champion Cardinals’ starting rotation, left-handers Curt Simmons and Ray Sadecki were St. Louis outcasts.

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Cardinals Rolled Out Welcome Mat For Orlando Cepeda

Feeling rejected and unappreciated by the Giants, Orlando Cepeda, who was traded to St. Louis, quickly was embraced by the Cardinals, who saw him as an asset rather than an outcast.

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Why John Tsitouris Forever Will Be Linked To Cardinals

In September 1963, John Tsitouris helped end the National League pennant chances of the Cardinals. A year later, Tsitouris helped the Cardinals become champions.

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Art Mahaffey & His Short, Shaky Stint With Cardinals

When the Cardinals traded half of their all-star infield to the Phillies, the all-star they got in return no longer had the skills to be a consistent starter.

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The Stormy, Unfulfilled Career Of Alex Johnson

The Cardinals thought so highly of Alex Johnson that they traded two all-star infielders, first baseman Bill White and shortstop Dick Groat, to acquire him and then told Lou Brock to shift outfield positions to accommodate the heralded newcomer.

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Mark Ellis Improving, Nearing Return To Lineup; Cardinals Announce Changes To Medical Staff; Tyler Lyons Optioned So He Can Be Stretched Out; Carlos Martinez Keeps Pace With Joe Kelly In Rotation Battle; Worth Noting

Mark Ellis, sidelined since last Thursday with left knee tendinitis, is aiming for a weekend return to Grapefruit League play, manager Mike Matheny said on Wednesday.

St. Louis Official Site

Ron Piche Had Hot Start To Cardinals Career

In his first two appearances for the Cardinals, Ron Piche earned saves in both games, energizing a staff making a mid-summer push to get St. Louis back into the pennant race.

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Here's How Bob Uecker Helped Cardinals To NL Title

Uecker, who survived two heart surgeries in 2010, says he plans to broadcast Brewers games in 2011. It will be his 41st season as the club’s radio voice and it will mark 50 years since Uecker broke into the big leagues in 1962 as a catcher for the Braves.

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Former Cardinals GM Bob Howsam Passes Away

Bob Howsam, a controversial bridge between Cardinals general managers Bing Devine and Stan Musial in the mid-1960s and architect of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine in the 1970s, died today in Sun City, Ariz. He was 89.

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