Why Lon Warneke Umpired The Cardinals Game With Reds

Lon Warneke threw balls and strikes, and wanted to call those pitches, too.

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Randal Grichuk's Power Rare Among Cardinals Rookies

There's so much to like about talented Cards' outfielder Randal Grichuk, who continues to put his tools to good use. Grichuk hits for power, plays "plus" defense, has outstanding speed, and is starting to draw more walks.

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Pennant Clincher: How Dizzy Dean Got Two Shutouts In Three Days

On the final day of the 1934 season, in a feat that combined ironman endurance with exceptional skill, Dizzy Dean carried the Cardinals to the National League pennant by pitching his second shutout in the span of 48 hours.

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The Strange Case Of Hugh Casey Vs. 1940 Cardinals

Seventy-one years ago, the Cardinals administered a pounding so relentless and unusual that no big-league starter had the misfortune of experiencing the same until this season.

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The Cardinals In Time: Dizzy Dean Causes Drama & The Gashouse Gang Breaks Up

During the offseason we have been taking a look at the past, giving readers a timeline of St. Louis baseball throughout history. Last time we learned about the rough and tumble nature of the Gashouse Gang. In 1934, their zaniness led them to a World Series crown. How long could they stay on top?

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Best Batting Performances By A Cardinal Rookie

Everyone is atwitter (pun mostly intended) about David Freese’s performance Thursday afternoon. But the stat that most people are quoting is the Cardinal rookie third baseman’s six runs batted in; some even are noting that it’s the most RBIs for a rookie since 1925*. That’s admirable as far as it goes, but many people now realize that RBIs are largely a dependent on game circumstance and teammates. In other words, RBIs contain some noise.

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