Why Cardinals Were Inclined To Acquire Rob Kline

Ron Kline had an ominous start to his stint with the Cardinals, foretelling of rough times ahead for the right-handed pitcher.

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Cardinals Threw Roadblock On Dodgers' 1959 Pennant Path

Facing the Cardinals in the last week of the season during the heat of a pennant race, the Dodgers started Sandy Koufax, used a record number of pinch-hitters and rallied for three runs in the ninth on Frank Howard’s home run, but still lost.

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Moe Drabowsky, Stan Musial: Special Connection

Sons of Polish fathers, Stan Musial and Moe Drabowsky reached the major leagues, played central roles in a baseball milestone and honored their heritages by helping others learn the game they loved.

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How Sonny Randle Helped Cardinals Base Runners

Looking to improve their offense, the St. Louis baseball Cardinals sought the help of a standout wide receiver who excelled at scoring with the St. Louis football Cardinals.

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How Hoyt Wilhelm Got Traded To Cardinals

When Hoyt Wilhelm joined the Cardinals, he was an accomplished relief pitcher who was headed on a path toward election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. His stint with the Cardinals, however, turned out to be a detour rather than an avenue toward success.

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Tom Hughes: First Panama Native To Play For Cardinals

On his 25th birthday, Tom Hughes made his major-league debut as the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. His catcher that day was a 17-year-old, Tim McCarver, who was appearing in his fourth big-league game.

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Hal Smith: Cardinals All-Star Catcher Made Pitchers Better

When 17-year-old Tim McCarver made his big-league debut with the Cardinals in September 1959, the everyday catcher he hoped to replace someday was an all-star with a powerful arm and a reputation for handling a pitching staff well.

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Hal Smith Dies At 82

Former major league baseball player Hal Smith of Fort Smith, Ark., has died.

Post-Dispatch

Yadier Molina's Five-RBI Feat

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina did something that has only been accomplished 25 times in 90 years.

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Allen Craig Celebrates 26th Birthday In Style

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Allen Craig had a three-RBI game on Sunday as the Dodgers were swept out of town.

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Batman Cometh: David Freese & A Rookie Record Search

Two of rookie David Freese’s teammates were eager to help him handle the gaggle of media that crowded around the third baseman’s locker in the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse on Sunday.

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David Freese Is First Cardinals Rookie With Six-RBI Game Since...

The last time a St. Louis Cardinals rookie had six RBIs in one game was before the club had a World Series title to claim. It was back when Rogers Hornsby was the second baseman and Branch Rickey was the manager. The team called Sportsman’s Park home and Jim Bottomley “Sunny”.

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Barling Darling's Style, Wit Still Home Run

Hal Smith's playing career ended June 8, 1961, when he was diagnosed with a heart ailment, seven days after he'd turned 30. Then in his sixth season with the St. Louis Cardinals, he was widely considered one of the two or three best defensive catchers at work in the major leagues.

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