Cardinals' Top Five Left-Handed Starters

Here is Anne Rogers' ranking of the top 5 left-handed starters in Cardinals history. Next week: Relief pitchers.

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Why Cardinals Acquired Julian Javier From Pirates

Opening the way to a pipeline of talent, second baseman Julian Javier was the first player from the Dominican Republic to play for the Cardinals.

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Tommy Glaviano & His Gloomy Game For Cardinals

Cardinals third baseman Tommy Glaviano experienced a fielder’s worst nightmare.

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How Don Zimmer Almost Became A Cardinal

The Cardinals tried to acquire Don Zimmer to be their second baseman but were outmaneuvered by the Cubs.

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Gussie Busch Vs. Steve Carlson: Hard Heads Play Hardball

The strained relationship between Cardinals owner Gussie Busch and pitcher Steve Carlton had its roots in a dispute which occurred two years before the ill-fated trade of the future Hall of Famer.

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Jesse Haines & His Election To The Hall Of Fame

After Jesse Haines transformed into a knuckleball pitcher, the Cardinals transformed into a National League powerhouse.

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Why Cardinals Chose Bobby Bonds To Replace Lou Brock

Bobby Bonds, expected to bring power and balance to the lineup, symbolized the dysfunction of the 1980 Cardinals.

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Why Cardinals Chose Jose Cardenal As Their Center Fielder

Jose Cardenal, looking for the right fit for a baseball home after being exiled from his native Cuba, embraced an opportunity to be the center fielder for the Cardinals.

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How George Culver Made Cardinals A Mod Squad

George Culver, a dapper dresser who threw a sharp slider, seemed suited for a spot in the starting rotation of the Cardinals until his season unraveled like a spool of cheap threads.

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Ron Fairly: Formidable Friend & Foe Of Cardinals

Ron Fairly tormented Bob Gibson as an opponent and helped him as a teammate.

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Curt Flood Fought For Freedom After Trade By Cardinals

Center fielder Curt Flood wasn’t bluffing when he said he’d rather quit playing than accept a trade.

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Garry Templeton To Cardinals: Trade Me Or Pay Me

Feeling disrespected by management at the bargaining table and on the field, shortstop Garry Templeton lashed out at the Cardinals.

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Why Cardinals Dealt Orlando Cepeda For Joe Torre

For such a straightforward deal, the trade of Joe Torre to the Cardinals for Orlando Cepeda took some twists and turns involving pitcher Nolan Ryan and center fielder Curt Flood.

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How Bill White Became National League President

Bill White, a leader on and off the field as a Cardinals player, was a natural to take those skills to the executive level.

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Harvey Haddix Was A Cardinasl Ace In Mid-1950s

Before he gained fame with the Pirates for pitching 12 perfect innings against the Braves and earning two World Series wins versus the Yankees, Harvey Haddix began his career with the Cardinals and was their ace.

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Why Cardinals Traded Wally Moon To Dodgers

Wally Moon shined for the Cardinals for four years, but wore out his welcome in a single season when he slumped at the plate and displayed what some perceived as an indifferent attitude toward his outfield play.

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Bo Belinsky: Fear & Loathing With The Cardinals

Bo Belinsky, a playboy pitcher with a powerful left arm, a playmate wife and penchant for publicity, appealed to the Cardinals as a possible answer to a bullpen need.

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Miles Mikolas Named Sports Personality Of The Year By Missouri Athletic Club

The 2018 Jack Buck Awards recipients have been announced by the Missouri Athletic Club:

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Cardinals Ace Mort Cooper: Great Pitcher, Tragic Figure

Mort Cooper was a talented Cardinals pitcher with a troubled soul whose life was shortened by too much booze.

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How Jackie Robinson Hit On All Cylinders Vs. Cardinals

Jackie Robinson hit for the cycle one time in his major-league career and he did it in inverse order against four different Cardinals pitchers.

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