Why Cardinals Put Out Welcome Mat For Three Defectors

After saying adios to the Cardinals, pitchers Max Lanier and Fred Martin and infielder Lou Klein returned from exile three years later and helped the club challenge the Dodgers in a down-to-the-wire National League pennant race.

RetroSimba

Uncle Sam Put Halt To Howie Pollet Shutout Streak

Howie Pollet was peaking as a Cardinals pitcher when he put his career on hold to serve his country in World War II.

RetroSimba

In A Season Without Cody Bellinger, Would Paul DeJong Be Rookie Of The Year?

Despite joining the club after the season had started and still playing a prominent role in the lineup, a pivotal position in the field, and flirting with a slew of offensive records on his way toward an unexpected breakout rookie season, this Cardinals’ infielder had little chance of winning the National League Rookie of the Year award.

Bird Land

Don Young: Ups & Downs With Cardinals, Cubs

Don Young began his professional baseball career in the Cardinals system, played for George Kissell, departed and was brought back by Stan Musial.

RetroSimba

Why Cardinals Traded Harry Walker For Ron Northey

Seeking a power bat for a lineup struggling to score, the Cardinals got the slugger they wanted but paid a hefty price, dealing a player who would win the National League batting title.

RetroSimba

Matt Carpenter's Historic Season

Finally, the Cardinals have a second baseman to build around in Matt Carpenter.

Bird Bytes

Knee Injury Keeps Allen Craig Out Of Lineup; Fernando Salas Off Limits; Kolten Wong Eager To Sign; Big Day For Jay Franklin; Extra Bases...

With consecutive games against lefthanded starting pitchers, including tonight's at a ballpark that caters to righthanded batters, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa had designs on planting Allen Craig in the middle of the lineup and watching him swing.

STL Today

Best Cardinal Rookies of All-Time

The Cardinals have a well-stocked farm system for the first time in a while, so soon, perhaps even next year, they’ll be relying on rookies to contribute in big ways.

Fungoes

Top Cardinals Teams & The Rookies Of The Year

Jerry Modene looks at the top first-year players on the best St. Louis Cardinals teams of all time, including those who won the Rookie of the Year Award and others who could have.

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