The Cardinals have named former catcher Mike Matheny as their manager to succeed Tony La Russa, the team announced Sunday night. Matheny, a former catcher with the Cardinals who had been a minor league instructor, will be introduced as Tony La Russa’s successor as manager at a news conference Monday. AP Video:
Former Cardinals Pitcher Bob Forsch Dead At 61
November 5, 2011 By
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announces retirement
October 31, 2011 By
Cardinals win world series
October 28, 2011 By
The St. Louis Cardinals ride the momentum after a come-from-behind win in Game 6 and capture Game 7, 6-2, over the Texas Rangers. The Cardinals capped their thrilling postseason run with the 11th World Series title in franchise history, beating the Rangers in Game 7 behind Chris Carpenter’s strong start, David Freese’s game-tying two-run [...]
Cardinals force game 7 in an extra innings game for the ages.
October 28, 2011 By
Wow, what a game. Texas had two chances to clinch its first World Series title, but St. Louis — down to its last out each time — rallied in the ninth and 10th. The drama ended when David Freese, who forced extras with his triple, hit a walk-off shot in the 11th to force a [...]
Rangers/Cardinals Game 6 Preview
October 24, 2011 By
Rangers 1 win away from title after 4-2 game 5 victory
October 24, 2011 By
Mike Napoli delivered the crushing blow in Game 4 and returned to his wrecking-ball ways in Game 5 vs. the Cardinals, hitting a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth to position the Rangers within one win of their first World Series title. Cardinals Recap Rangers Recap Video: Mike Napoli hit a tie breaking two-run [...]
World Series Game 4 Report
October 23, 2011 By
Holland shuts down Cardinals 4-0, Rangers and Cardinals tied at 2 games each
October 23, 2011 By
A night after Texas pitchers gave up 16 St. Louis runs, Derek Holland allowed two hits over 8 1/3 shutout innings to pull the Rangers even in the World Series. Mike Napoli’s three-run homer paced the offense in support of Holland. Cardinals Recap Rangers Recap
Albert Pujols hits 3 home runs as Cardinals win 16-7 to take a 2-1 series lead
October 22, 2011 By
Albert Pujols belted three homers — tying Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson for the single-game Fall Classic record — as part of a breakout night for St. Louis in Game 3 as the Cards outslugged Texas to take a 2-1 Series edge. Cardinals Recap Rangers Recap
