1967, 2004 Cardinals Move On To Bracket Two, Round Two

Both Cardinals teams -- 1967 and 2004 -- featured in the MLB Dream Bracket 2 clinched first-round victories this week. After the 1967 Cards beat the ‘82 Brewers on Thursday, the 2004 club followed with a 4-2 series win over the ‘08 Phillies on Friday.

St. Louis Official Site

Jake Arrieta Dazzles, But Diamondbacks Rally, Win In 14th

Seranthony Dominguez has been Gabe Kapler's most trusted weapon in a Phillies' bullpen that has been the best in baseball since July 1.

Philadelphia Official Site

Can Luke Weaver Be Even Better In 2018?

Luke Weaver was sensational for the Cardinals over the last two months of the season. Is that his ceiling, or will he climb higher?

KSDK

Randy Wolf, Placido Polanco To Retire With The Phillies

Former Phillies pitcher Randy Wolf and former infielder Placido Polanco will retire with the team on Alumni Weekend later this month at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Inquirer

'Rule Of Three' Prevails In Postseason

The Chicago Cubs won 97 games this past season, which would have been enough to win any other division in the National League, including the NL East, where they would have finished seven games ahead of the Mets and 14 ahead of those vaunted Washington Nationals. It was, by many measures, an impressive season on the North Side.

Bird Land

Brett Myers Taking 2013 Season Off

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Phillies Looking To Add Pitching

Even after spending almost $48 million in free agency already this winter, it looks like the Phillies are not done spending. According to an industry source, the club currently has an outstanding offer to an unidentified free agent pitcher who has the ability to pitch both as a starter and reliever.

MLB Daily Dish

Indians Stay In Contact With Masahiro Tanaka

OK, so let’s take the conversation uptown to Masahiro Tanaka’s neighborhood. The Indians have been in contact with Casey Close, Tanaka’s agent, and could very well be meeting with the Japanese right-hander over the next few days following his arrival in Los Angeles on Wednesday. They’re going to have to take a number because just about every team, with the probable exception of the pitching-rich Red Sox, Rays and Cardinals, have meetings scheduled with the 6-2, 205-pounder.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Brett Myers Healthy & Seeking Job

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Indians Will Listen On Asdrubal Cabrera

Hey, Hoynsie: The Cards are looking for upgrades at shortstop and have been rumored to be in the mix for either Troy Tulowitzki or Jed Lowrie. Have the Indians contacted St. Louis at all to discuss a possible trade for Asdrubal Cabrera? Please tell me they are doing their due diligence. Do you think they would part with Matt Adams and a PTBNL? – Jason Tucher, Indianapolis.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Indians Release Brett Myers

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Chris Perez Winding Down Rehab

Following a 5-3 loss to the Twins, Indians manager Terry Francona noted that All-Star closer Chris Perez will likely make his final Minor League rehab appearance on Tuesday or Wednesday in his comeback from a right shoulder issue. Francona also noted that right-hander Brett Myers, who opened the season as the team's No. 3 starter, is being converted to a relief role.

Cleveland Official Site

Chris Perez To Begin Throwing Program In Three Days

"Perez got a real good examination," said Francona. "He will begin throwing in about three days. We'll give him a few more days without throwing, but again it was a real good examination."

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Chris Perez Felt Shoulder Stiffness While Warming Up

Indians closer Chris Perez had both his and the team's long-term goals in mind when he said he couldn't pitch in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Cleveland Official Site

Rich Hill Delivering As Key Piece Of Terry Francona's Bullpen

Indians left-hander Rich Hill had not given up a home run in nearly four years until surrendering a solo shot to Detroit's Andy Dirks in the seventh inning on Friday night. If Hill does not yield another blast until 2017, that would be just fine with manager Terry Francona.

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Mark DeRosa Gets Call At Third In Series Finale

The Blue Jays intend to mix and match at third base until Brett Lawrie is able to return from a strained left oblique muscle later this month.

Toronto Official Site

Astros Tab Bud Norris As Opening Day Starter

It will be veteran right-hander Bud Norris throwing the Astros' first pitch as an American League club.

Houston Official Site

Should The Indians Sign Kyle Lohse?

The Indians seem to be done with their offseason shopping, but some Clevelanders aren’t ready to check out yet. Kyle Lohse, one of the top starting pitchers in this year’s free agent class, is still on the market and some Tribe fans want to add him to the 2013 rotation. So in this edition of the Weekly Wroundtable, we asked our panelists (featuring guest contributor Stephanie Liscio from It’s Pronounced “Lajaway”): Should the Indians sign Kyle Lohse?

Wahoos On First

Astros Looking To Trade Brett Myers

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Cardinals Kick Off 10-Day Trip Against Brett Myers, Astros

As the Cardinals kick off a critical 10-day, three-city, nine-game road trip with a Tuesday showdown against the Astros, they're hoping to have their full complement of players available for the trip.

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