Terry Pendleton Tore Through Appy League On His Way To 'The Show'

The early 1980s were some good times to be a fan of Appalachian League baseball fan.

Johnson City Press

Bob Sykes Was The Cardinals' Latter Day Ernie Broglio

Only twice since Bob Gibson did it in 1968 has a Cardinals hurler pitched an extra-inning, complete-game shutout at Busch Stadium. One involved Mark Mulder beating Houston 1-0 in 10 innings in 2005. The other came on the Fourth of July 40 years ago.

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Why Cardinals Made Joe Torre A Third Baseman

Joe Torre reported to Cardinals spring training prepared to be their catcher, got switched to third base two weeks before the season opened and ended up playing a similar number of games at both positions.

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David Freese Returns To Busch Stadium For 'Bud Bash' Event

2011 World Series MVP David Freese will return to Busch Stadium this summer to headline the Cardinals’ Bud Bash schedule.

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Jody Davis Survived Medical Emergency With Cardinals

Jody Davis was with the Cardinals when he experienced a life-threatening health crisis, recovered and got on a fast track to the major leagues.

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Bobby Tolan & The Saga Of The Senior League

Bobby Tolan, who played on championship clubs with the Cardinals and Reds, was a champion as a manager in the Senior Professional Baseball Association.

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The Night Lou Brock Got His 3,000th Career Hit

After getting lit up by Dennis Lamp, Lou Brock nearly turned out the lights on the Cubs pitcher.

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Bill Buckner Vs. Al Hrabosky: Showdown In St. Louis

On a sultry Sunday in St. Louis, Bill Buckner handled the high heat of Al Hrabosky.

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How Dave Pallone Created A Cardinals Commotion

Dave Pallone was a minor-league umpire who caused a major ruckus when he ejected three prominent Cardinals for arguing one call.

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How Cardinals Behaved Badly At St. Louis Airport

“You’re going to like us” was the slogan used for many years by Trans World Airlines (TWA), but the upbeat pitch didn’t fly with a trio of Cardinals miscreants.

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A Ride In A Car & A No-Hitter Gives This Cardinals Fan Her Love For Baseball

Lisa Phillipson had a great time with her friends at Spring Training this year. Though more than 40 years have passed, the crack of the bat and the smells of the ballpark bring her back to her childhood and the love of baseball that her grandpa instilled in her—the greatest gift he could have left her with.

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How Will McEnaney Returned To Majors With Cardinals

After endangering his life and his baseball career, reliever Will McEnaney sought to make a comeback with the Cardinals.

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Patrick Wisdom Gets First MLB Hits, RBI Vs. Royals

An hour after coming onto the field to pose for photos with family and friends, Patrick Wisdom ensured he'd leave Kauffman Stadium with much more than a photo for a keepsake. While becoming the eighth Cardinals player to make his Major League debut this season, Wisdom highlighted the occasion by tallying several notable firsts in an 8-2 win over the Royals on Sunday afternoon in the I-70 Series finale.

St. Louis Official Site

Ken Reitz Shares Stories At Legion Tourney Banquet

“It’s an honor to be playing (American) Legion ball and be in this situation.”

River Bender

Cardinals Stint Enabled Wayne Garrett To Showcase Skills

Wayne Garrett, who had some of his best games against the Cardinals, finished his major-league playing days with them, producing a sustained stretch of solid hitting for St. Louis and positioning himself to earn an opportunity to extend his career in Japan.

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Ken Reitz To Host "Hot Stove" Show At Alton High School

Baseball fans will share their favorite stories and hear some new ones firsthand, as former Cardinal third baseman, Ken Reitz, hosts “Hot Stove Baseball” live at Alton High School Auditorium on Friday evening, July 27th at 7:00 pm.

River Bender

How Tom Seaver Got His No-Hitter Versus Cardinals

Keith Hernandez provided the biggest challenge to Tom Seaver in his bid to pitch a no-hitter against the Cardinals.

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How Roger Freed Stunned Dodgers, Rewarded Mom

Capping a Cardinals comeback, Roger Freed burned the team he cheered for as a boy.

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Crossing The Line: Ken Reitz & His Eight-RBI Game

In his most productive game for the Cardinals, Ken Reitz redefined the meaning of the Mendoza Line.

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Audio: Ken Reitz Lends Fundamental Perspective

In his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Ken Reitz played 1100 games and earned a reputation as one of the best defensive third basemen in the game. Fundamentals still matter to him, which often adds to his frustration watching the team this season.

STL Baseball Weekly