ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Cardinals have scored 10 or more runs in three of Miles Mikolas’ 12 starts this season. Unfortunately, they also have had five in which they have scored none while he was in the game and one in which they scored once. That last…
Ben Frederickson: If non-Pujols free agent additions don’t improve, Cardinals will need trade deadline do-over
Even Albert Pujols has limits. So far, the Cooperstown-bound slugger’s reunion with the Cardinals has gone about as well as any realistic observer could have hoped. So much so that Cardinal Nation, a fan base full of National League loyalists, is cheer…
Best Bites: Pepperidge Farms Thin & Crispy Butter Crisp Cookies
The rich browned butter taste makes these cookies absolutely delicious. The crisp texture makes them light and almost airy. Before you know it, you are offering a bag (of 14 cookies) to a few co-workers and they are all gone. The most-heard comment: “I…
Soup in the summer? Why not! Here are 4 recipes that make the most of fresh veggies
When the produce at your local store, farmers market or your own garden is at its peak, it’s time to make fresh vegetables the star of your meal. It’s time to make summertime soups. In the summer, you want to make the most out of your produce by bringi…
Rout at Wrigley: Goldschmidt, Gorman launch homers as Cardinals overwhelm Cubs
CHICAGO — A day after a loss at Wrigley Field that spotlighted what they’re missing, the Cardinals authored a win as complete and thorough as any this season. They hit three home runs. They stole three bases. They had a comeback Friday, scored insuranc…
Researchers find that 2 drugs reduced COVID-19 deaths
ST. LOUIS — The National Institutes of Health released early results on of a trial involving Washington University, showing that two anti-inflammatory drugs reduced the risk of death in patients with severe COVID-19. The researchers will soon release t…
Cubs sock three homers off rookie Liberatore, knock wind from Cardinals’ winning streak
CHICAGO — Gusting out of St. Louis on a winning streak after a clean sweep of San Diego, the Cardinals were reminded abruptly how fast the winds can change at Wrigley Field. Even when it’s not windy at all. In their first visit to Chicago — late enough…
Goaltender Husso’s future is one of the keys to Blues’ offseason
ST. LOUIS — One of the underrated things that Doug Armstrong brings to the table as the Blues’ general manager is an ability to space out expiring contracts. That’s not an easy task in this era of free agency and the salary cap. Give an assist here to …
Cardinals’ bullpen stars in beginning, middle and end in 6-3 win over Padres
In manager Oliver Marmol’s perfect world, left-hander Packy Naughton and Andre Pallante, the relievers who were the first two hurlers for the Cardinals in Monday afternoon’s “bullpen game,” would have pitched the first six innings. The final three woul…
Brewers pound Cardinals 8-0 as Mikolas again gets no run support
The Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers, the two favorites in the National League Central Division and both playoff teams last season, have played two series of four games apiece this season. Little has been settled. The Cardinals won two of four in Milwau…