One Of A Kind: Mark Whiten & His FOur-Home Run Game

Mark Whiten remains the only Cardinals player to hit four home runs in a game.

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Former Cardinals Stars Add To The Fun At Frontier League Home Run Derby

Jim Edmonds patrolled center field once again.

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Kerry Robinson To Replace Jim Edmonds In Frontier League Celebrity Home Run Derby

Due to lingering complications stemming from major reconstructive surgery, Jim Edmonds will be unable to participate in the hitting portion of the Frontier League Home Run Derby on July 10 at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. Edmonds will still be at the event and signing autographs for fans who have purchased a pre-game VIP autograph pass, as well as serving as an honorary on-field emcee for the Home Run Derby. Former St. Louis Cardinal and Rascals coach Kerry Robinson will be hitting in place of Edmonds in the Home Run Derby. The Derby will also feature Ray Lankford, Rick Ankiel, Mark Whiten, and eight Frontier League All-Stars.

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How Cardinals Tried To Revive Bobby Witt

The Cardinals hoped a reunion of pitcher Bobby Witt and coach Dave Duncan would yield the kind of results they produced in their first go-around, but it didn’t work out.

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Cardinals Helped Chuck Carr Shift Into Fast Lane

Chuck Carr, a switch-hitting speedster who appealed to the Cardinals but didn’t fit into their plans, found a home with the expansion Marlins.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-18: Gueddy Guerra Struck Out Four Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Drives In One Run

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Do You Want Jim Edmonds' Or Ray Lankford's Autograph? Here's How To Get It This Summer

Former St. Louis Cardinals Jim Edmonds, Rick Ankiel, Mark Whiten, and Ray Lankford will be a part of the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game festivities in O’Fallon, Missouri.

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Cardinals History: Mark Whiten Belts Four Homers In Game

Mark Whiten had been in a prodigious power slump heading into the St. Louis Cardinals doubleheader on this day in 1993. He broke out of his slump in a big way, belting four home runs and setting a record for RBI in a doubleheader.

Call To The Pen

Mark Whiten & Bob Nightengale On The Press Box 6-8-17

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Mike Matheny, Adam Wainwright Confident In Review Decision

A distinction former Cardinal Mark Whiten had alone held since his legendary performance on a September night back in 1993 was amended on Tuesday, back in the city where Whiten first made history.

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Ozzie Canseco & His Rollercoaster Stint With Cardinals

The relationship formed by Ozzie Canseco and the Cardinals was based on mutual need rather than mutual affection. Neither expected it to last long.

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An Interview With Rob Murphy

Seeking a durable, dependable left-handed reliever, the Cardinals signed Rob Murphy in January 1993. Murphy delivered, establishing a Cardinals single-season record for left-handers by appearing in 73 games in 1993. He held the record until Steve Kline topped it with 89 appearances for the 2001 Cardinals.

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Cardinals Actually Ahead In Homers In Recent Years

For those who despair of the Cardinals’ possible lack of power, consider that for seven of the last eight seasons, the Cardinals actually have out-homered their opponents, missing out only in 2014 when they had a league low 105 homers while giving up 123.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-16: Randy Ruiz Singles; Ronald Ramirez Sacrifices Twice; Tony Pena To Be Inducted Into Caribbean Hall Of Fame

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Mike Matheny, Joe Maddon Are An Odd Couple

As the gaggle gathers at home plate before Friday’s game, I foresee Mike Matheny strutting over slowly like he does, unforgivingly serious, like Judge Smails in “Caddyshack” … while Joe Maddon saunters over, unforgivingly delirious, like Al Czervik infiltrating Bushwood Country Club, when he told the judge’s wife: “You must’ve been something before electricity!”

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Mark Whiten Ready To Manage RBI 13U National Team

The urban game is going to get a chance to travel around the country. A contingent of players from the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program will begin a series of showcases this month to get an opportunity to play in the 13U USA Baseball National Team Identification Series in August, which could potentially land them a spot on Team USA. The newly formatted NTIS will be called the American Elite Baseball Championship, powered by MLB.com.

St. Louis Official Site

Why Cardinals Were No Dream Team With Scott Cooper

In theory, the trade for Scott Cooper appeared to be ideal for the Cardinals. Cooper was a St. Louis native, a Cardinals fan and a two-time all-star third baseman who looked to be entering his prime. In reality, though, the deal was a bust.

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Why The Best Joe Torre Cardinals Club Was Not Good Enough

Performing in an era when two, not five, teams qualified for the postseason from the National League, the best Cardinals club produced by manager Joe Torre wasn’t a September contender, even though its record was similar to, or better than, future St. Louis champions.

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One-Pitch Wonders For Cardinals: Al Brazle To Randy Choate

With one pitch, Rob Murphy earned redemption, Jason Motte ignited an unusual double play and Randy Choate escaped a bases-loaded jam.

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Mark Whiten & Mike Easler On The Jim Edmonds & Tim McKernan Show 6-10-14

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