Cardinals | Jon Jay going to extended spring training

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:37:24 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Jon Jay (shoulder) is going to extended spring training to continue his rehab and could return to the team soon.

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Cardinals | Yadier Molina left game

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:12:27 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina (dehydration) left the game Sunday, May 27, because he was suffering from dehydration.

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Cardinals | Rafael Furcal, Yadier Molina rest Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:01:47 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal and C Yadier Molina got the day off against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, May 26.

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Cardinals | Jaime Garcia suffers loss Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:39:57 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia (3-3) allowed four runs on six hits over six innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, May 26, with two walks and six strikeouts.

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Cardinals | Kyle Lohse hurls quality start Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:24:22 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, May 25.

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Cardinals | Jason Motte tagged with loss Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:22:38 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Motte (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits over two innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, May 25, with no walks and one strikeout.

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Cardinals | Fernando Salas demoted

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:46:58 -0700

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned RP Fernando Salas to Triple-A Memphis. In a corresponding move, RP Chuck Fick has been called up from Memphis.

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Cardinals | Jon Jay does some work Friday

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:09:12 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Jon Jay (shoulder) hit off a tee and did some soft toss before the team's game Friday, May 25. Jay said he hopes to rejoin the team at some point during their upcoming 10-game road trip.

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Cardinals | GM thinks Allen Craig can return when eligible

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:34:30 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he believes OF Allen Craig (hamstring) can come off the 15-day disabled list when he is eligible Friday, June 1.

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Cardinals | Adam Wainwright starting to use new pitch

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:14:36 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright said he threw around 11 four-seam fastballs in his complete game earlier this week and the pitch showed good movement during the game. Wainwright has not used the four-seam fastball on a regular basis since he was in Double-A. He has been working on the pitch but is not sure if he will continue to use the pitch or focus on the pitches he uses.

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Cardinals | Lance Berkman has surgery

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:06:46 -0700

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (knee) had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. There was no mention about his anterior cruciate ligament in the club's release. He also had a cartilage tear shaved down. He's expected to miss eight to 10 weeks.

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Cardinals | Yadier Molina with good game

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:16:13 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs Thursday, May 24. He's hitting .314 with six homers and 23 RBIs.

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Cardinals | Chris Carpenter shows progress

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:15:18 -0700

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) has greater shoulder flexibility and could start a throwing program in the next four weeks.

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Cardinals | Allen Craig takes grounders at 2B

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:10:12 -0700

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals OF/1B Allen Craig (hamstring) took grounders at second base Thursday, May 24. Craig played second base in spot duty last season to get his bat in the lineup, but not after he broke his kneecap in June.

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Cardinals | Jake Westbrook endures another rough outing

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:01:21 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook gave up four runs in the first inning (on three hits, two walks and a hit batter) then two more in the second (on two singles and a double) for a six-run hole through two innings. Westbrook did not get the decision but St. Louis still lost 10-9 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium.

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Cardinals | Allen Craig does baseball activities

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:14:19 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (hamstring) took batting practice, worked on fielding drills and did some running before the team's game Thursday, May 24. He hopes to return when he is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list, which would be June 1. He is not sure if he will go on a rehab assignment before returning to the team.

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Cardinals | Lance Berkman surgery pushed back a day

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:46:37 -0700

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (knee) had his surgery postponed to Friday, May 25, due to a doctor's scheduling conflict.

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Cardinals | David Freese breaks skid

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:12:36 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese snapped a 3-for-34 slump with a homer and two RBIs Wednesday, May 23.

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Cardinals | Allen Craig runs Wednesday

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:49 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (hamstring) did some running before the game Wednesday, May 23, to try out his injured hamstring. He expects to take batting practice on the field before the game Thursday, May 24.

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Cardinals | David Freese back in lineup

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:38:34 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese is back in the lineup Wednesday, May 23, after resting up for two days. Freese is hitless in his last 13 at-bats. 2B Skip Schumaker is back in the lineup starting in center field, too.

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Cardinals | Lance Berkman to have surgery Thursday

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:28:00 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (knee) will undergo surgery on his injured knee Thursday, May 24.

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Cardinals | Steven Hill able to play multiple positions

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:18:10 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals C Steven Hill has the ability to play first base, third base and in the outfield in addition to catcher.

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Cardinals | Matt Carpenter placed on DL

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:21:03 -0700

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed 3B Matt Carpenter (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique. In a corresponding move, the team purchased C Steven Hill's contract from Triple-A Memphis.

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Cardinals | Adam Wainwright more efficient

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:55:11 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright recorded 10 outs either on the first or second pitch of an at-bat in his win over the San Diego Padres Tuesday, May 22, and he averaged just 12.3 pitches per inning, well below his season average of 16.8. He tossed 68 fastballs among his 111 total offerings (61.3 percent), his highest percentage of the season. Wainwright used his curveball to put hitters away, striking out four with the pitch.

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Cardinals | Lance Berkman's surgery scheduled

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:03:31 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (knee) will have surgery Thursday, May 24, or Friday, May 25, in Houston. Berkman said he believes it's very possible he could also need reconstruction of his anterior cruciate ligament given the increased instability he experienced with his right knee in recent months.

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Cardinals | Adam Wainwright throws a shutout

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:30:53 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright allowed four hits and a walk while fanning nine in a complete-game shutout over the San Diego Padres Tuesday, May 22.

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Cardinals | Matt Carpenter scheduled for MRI

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:51:32 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter (side) left the game Tuesday, May 22, against the San Diego Padres due to tightness in his right side. He thought he had a pulled or torn oblique, but he is feeling better and showing no sign of that injury. Carpenter is scheduled to have an MRI Wednesday, May 23.

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Cardinals | Jon Jay limited to physical therapy

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:11:29 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals OF Jon Jay (shoulder) said Tuesday, May 22, that he continues to limit his rehab work to physical therapy. He is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list May 31, but he has not yet resumed throwing, so it is likely he won't be back until at least June.

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Cardinals | Kolten Wong wins minor league honor

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:10:40 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong was named Texas League Player of the Week for his performance May 14-20. He had 14 hits in 31 at-bats (.452) during the impressive stretch.

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Cardinals | Swing adjustment benefits Tyler Greene

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:08:16 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals SS Tyler Greene feels a slight mechanical adjustment with his swing is to thank for his recent uptick in production. Since May 9, Greene has hit .308 with eight extra-base hits and six RBIs in the past 11 games entering play Tuesday, May 22.

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