Here's The All-Time Best MVP At Each Position

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig played in one distinct era, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout in another. Ruth never faced Aroldis Chapman’s 101 mph heat. Gehrig never got a crack at Pedro Martinez’s changeup. We love baseball’s timelessness, but so much has changed over the last 125 years.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Tried To Get Larry Walker After He Left Expos

If Walt Jocketty had gotten what he wanted, Larry Walker would have spent most of his career, not just the last two seasons, with the Cardinals.

RetroSimba

Mike Trout Becomes Youngests To Join 200-200 Club; Albert Pujols Moves Into Fifth All-Time In Extra-Base Hits

Mike Trout made history on Saturday night in the Angels' 10-4 comeback win against the Red Sox at Angel Stadium, as he recorded his 200th career stolen base to become the youngest player to join the 200-homer, 200-stolen base club.

Anaheim Official Site

John Mabry Was Legendary Cardinal

When a baseball team’s manager is axed, sometimes others also march to the guillotine as collateral damage. In this case, that would be Cardinals’ hitting coaches John Mabry and assistant Bill Mueller, a native St. Louisan who was a batting champion for the 2003 Boston Red Sox and a year later a World Series champion with the Red Sox.

Post-Dispatch

Notable Deaths In The St. Louis Sports World During 2017

There were several notable deaths in the St. Louis sports community in 2017. Here is a look back at the people we lost this year: (listed in alphabetical order)

STL Sports Page

Tyler O'Neill Had Issues With Mariners' Coaches; Phillies Eyeing Christian Yelich

Tyler O’Neill is showing his power in the minors and could wind up being a steal for the Cardinals. One reason insiders believe the Mariners traded O’Neill is due to some issues he had with coaches, and not anything to do with his talent. (Of course, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto is apt to trade anyone, too, and they needed pitching.)

FanRags

Carlos Gonzalez Finds Spark After Shedding Old Habit

Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez has used the words of the late Don Baylor and the help of his friend, Tigers star Miguel Cabrera, to regain his hitting stroke

Colorado Official Site

Cardinals Helped Don Baylor In His Quest To Be A Manager

When Don Baylor became Cardinals hitting coach, he emphasized the importance of preparation and focus as much as he did mechanics.

RetroSimba

Rockies Pay Tribute To Don Baylor In Return Home

The loss of Don Baylor has been felt around baseball for almost a week, during which time the Rockies have been on the road. Now back home, the club honored the organization's first manager prior to Monday's series opener vs. the Braves.

Colorado Official Site

Andrew McCutchen Returns To Pirates Lineup As Designated hitter; Clint Hurdle Returns

Andrew McCutchen returned to the Pirates' lineup on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Gregory Polanco did not and may soon find himself back on the disabled list.

Pittsburgh Official Site

Don Baylor Dies At Age 68

Don Baylor, the 1979 American League MVP and 1987 World Series Champion, died Monday of cancer. He was 68-years-old.

KMOX

Don Baylor Overcame Obstacles Off The Field

In many ways, Don Baylor was surrounded by love in segregated Austin, Texas, in the early 1960s. But it takes more than love to make things right. And what was right for Baylor was joining two other students to integrate O. Henry Junior High as a seventh-grader.

Colorado Official Site

Ozzie Canseco & His Rollercoaster Stint With Cardinals

The relationship formed by Ozzie Canseco and the Cardinals was based on mutual need rather than mutual affection. Neither expected it to last long.

RetroSimba

Larry Walker Worthy Of Spot In Cooperstown

Just a hunch. But I bet Larry Walker's not planning any celebration for Jan. 18 -- the day the new inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced.

MLB Official Site

Why Andres Galarraga Was A Bust With Cardinals

Seeking an upgrade at first base, the Cardinals gambled on Andres Galarraga, hoping he wasn’t an out-of-shape retread who couldn’t handle the slider and instead still was an elite hitter who just needed a nurturing environment and a stretch of good health.

RetroSimba

Cardinals Put Their Faith In The Future

When Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak stood up for his opening remarks two springs ago in a clubhouse filled with the roster he assembled, the future he’s now counting on sat just a few stools away.

Post-Dispatch

Chris Davis Set Up For Big Deal; Jeff Samardzija To Receive Qualifying Offer; Colby Rasmus May Not Receive Offer; Angels Plan To Keep Don Baylor In Organization; Twins Want Return With Torii Hunter; Padres Likely To Extend Offer To Ian Kennedy; Denard Span Unlikely To Receive Offer

CBS Sports

Don Baylor Not Returning To Angels' Staff

The Angels, under new general manager Billy Eppler, announced late Tuesday night that they will not bring back hitting coach Don Baylor or pitching coach Mike Butcher next season.

Anaheim Official Site

Don Baylor Open To Coaching In 2016

Don Baylor, 66 years old and still feeling the effects of a debilitating injury he sustained 17 months ago, is receptive to the possibility of returning as the Angels' hitting coach in 2016.

Anaheim Official Site

Don Baylor Expresses Frustration At Angels' Offense

The Angels' offense showed some very encouraging signs from June 27 to July 22, averaging 5.65 runs per game, the second most in the Major Leagues, while winning 17 out of 20. Since then, though, it has morphed back into the sluggish unit that has struggled for the majority of this season, a trio of additions doing little to help.

Anaheim Official Site