Sobering Tragedy: The Death Of Josh Hancock

Six months after experiencing the euphoria of winning a World Series championship, the Cardinals plunged into despair when relief pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a highway accident.

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Awards Handed Out At St. Louis BBWAA 2017 Ceremony

Whitey Herzog received Red Schoendeinst Award: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Joe Walsh received the Good Guy Award: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Carson Kelly, Luke Weaver received 2016 MiLB Player, Pitcher of the Year: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Jonathan Broxton received the Darryl Kile Award: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Aledmys Diaz, Seung-Hwan Oh received Co-Rookies of the Year: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Matt Holliday honored by Cardinals: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Carlos Martinez named St. Louis Baseball Man of the Year: St. Louis BBWAA Twitter

Fans' Best Friend: Cardinals Buy, Donate Special Bomb-Sniffing Dogs

Last week during Star Wars Night at Busch Stadium, the area around the downtown field and paths streaming through Ballpark Village were awash in fans, as usual. Some gathered to watch a World Cup semifinal on the outdoor screen. There were fans dressed as Jedi, several stormtroopers, a woman sporting a Darth Vader-inspired summer dress, and at least one Wookiee.

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Mike Matheny Hoping Bunting Work Pays Off; Matt Adams Gets Start A Stone's Throw From Alma Mater; No Changes Planned For Busch Stadium Security; Worth Noting

Disappointed with the overall bunt execution by his club in 2012, manager Mike Matheny entered Spring Training with the directive that all players would increase their bunting work. More early-morning repetitions were integrated into the workout schedule, as were bunting competitions.

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Cardinals' Security Chief Recalls Mark McGwire Era: 'You Realize, This Is Getting Way Out Of Control'

Joe Walsh has met some heavy hitters during his 16-year career as director of security for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Mark McGwire isn't the only one. Walsh, 59, sat down with News-Democrat reporter David Wilhelm to talk about his relationship with McGwire, how he helps keep Busch Stadium safe and the time he met the "other" Joe Walsh.

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