Curt Simmons Was One Of Best Bargains For Cardinals

The Phillies gave up on Curt Simmons and the Cardinals benefited.

RetroSimba

St. Louis Was Grossed Out By Nasty Smell Near Busch Stadium Last Night

If you happened to be at Wednesday night's St. Louis Cardinals game, or were anywhere near the ballpark in downtown, you must have smelled what everyone was talking about.

KMOX

Video: Miles Mikolas After Cardinals Lose To Cubs 7-31-19

Miles Mikolas after the #STLCards' loss to the #Cubs: "I did all I could to keep that game close as long as I could. Hendricks pitched a great game." pic.twitter.com/rizqV6IV7g

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2019

Video: Matt Wieters After Cardinals Lose To Cubs 7-31-19

Matt Wieters on his throwing error in the eighth, which allowed Javy Báez to score from second: "I've just got to make a better throw." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/VhPJTG5rs5

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2019

Video: Mike Shildt Postgame Press Conference 7-31-19

Shildt on Ravelo, who gave the #STLCards some life with a pinch-hit double in the ninth: "Ravvy's a pro hitter, man. ... Nice swing, quick hands." pic.twitter.com/SEU8mfkwpx

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2019

Cubs Beat Cardinals 2-0: Miles Mikolas Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Paul Goldschmidt Doubles Twice; John Brebbia Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters

Individual Highlights:
Dexter Fowler started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Paul Goldschmidt started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles and assisted in one double play.
Kolten Wong started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Matt Wieters started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Miles Mikolas started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (7-11).  1-for-2 at the plate.  (p-s:93-61)(g/f:6-2)
Giovanny Gallegos entrered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:4-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
John Brebbia entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Tommy Edman started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Yairo Munoz entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

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Video: Rangel Ravelo With A Pinch-Hit Double 7-31-19

Rangel Ravelo gets the crowd going with a pinch-hit double in the ninth!
Tune in right now on FSMW and FSGO. #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/kPbUGxeuMo

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2019

Video: Dexter Fowler Stretches Out A Double 7-31-19

Gotta love that hustle by Dexter Fowler.
The #STLCards are on FSMW and FSGO right now. #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/DnGFv5iGv2

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2019

Video: Jose Martinez Makes Sliding Catch 7-31-19

No way, Jose! 👏 pic.twitter.com/MdpRMZas64

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 1, 2019

Cardinals Starting Lineup 7-31-19

We're going for another series win!

⚾ https://t.co/uYHDx7q9K3 pic.twitter.com/EPQ7kzdR0C

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 31, 2019

Video: Scott Warmann, Rick Ankiel, & Al Hrabosky Preview Cardinals-Cubs Game 7-31-19

Miles Mikolas starts tonight and is apparently looking to get his bat going too. Rick Ankiel with some insight...

Toyota Cardinals Live pregame starts at 6:30. pic.twitter.com/pmzpw36wfX

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) July 31, 2019

Cubs Vs. Cardinals, The Rivalry Intensifies. Plus, A Closer Look At The NL Central Race

The Cubs and the Cardinals will spend a lot of time hanging out –and battling it out — over the final weeks of the 2019 season.

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Top Five Most Dangerous Players Going Into Cardinals Vs. Cubs Series

The best rivalry in baseball gets even better when you take a glance at the standings – as the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs are tied for first in the NL Central. They meet for a three-game series starting Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.

KMOX

McDonald's 'Ticketfest' Returns For Cardinals-Cubs Series

The St. Louis Cardinals and McDonald’s are teaming up to bring back Ticketfest, a special discount ticket promotion for fans to experience one of the best rivalries in all of sports.

St. Louis Official Site

Debut Is 'Real Positive' For Chasen Shreve; Kolten Wong To Peoria; Manny Guerra Dies; Seung-Hwan Oh's Return

Relief pitcher Chasen Shreve took a big jump in seniority with his move from the Yankees to the Cardinals. Even though he just turned 28, he has pitched more games out of the bullpen than anyone else on the active roster right now. With the Yankees, Shreve figured he was fifth or sixth in experience among eight relievers.

Post-Dispatch

Nelly Wears Springfield Hat To Cardinals Game. Twitter Loved It.

Smiling in the front row of the St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium on Tuesday night was Nelly, who was letting everyone see his grillz.

Springfiedl News-Leader

After Trading Tommy Pham, Cardinals Ready To Give Tyler O'Neill An Opportunity

There was plenty of activity before Major League Baseball’s trading deadline Tuesday.

Fox Sports Midwest

Carlos Gonzalez Stays Hot With Two-Run Homer Vs. Cardinals

Carlos Gonzalez was down, but not at wit's end. Struggling so badly in May, he had gone from three-time All-Star to an irregular in the Rockies' lineup. So he brought his personal laptop to Dodger Stadium on May 21 and told Duane Espy, his hitting coach, "Sit down."

Colorado Official Site

Video: Matt Carpenter On Breaking Lou Brock's Leadoff Home Run Record

Matt Carpenter on breaking Lou Brock's franchise leadoff home run record: "Any time your name is in the same sentence with guys like Lou Brock, it's pretty humbling." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/YAEeAmmqeu

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2018

Video: Tyler O'Neill On His Eventful Journey To St. Louis "It's Been A Long Day"

O'Neill on the Pham trade and the opportunity it created for him: "It kind of cleared the way for me to play whatever role they want me to play. If it's splitting time with Bader, that's totally fine with me. I want my chance and I'm just going to try and run with it." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/olQJuswgPM

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) August 1, 2018