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Which lineup in the Cardinal's long and storied history do you think was the best? The St. Louis Baseball Reader features essays and opinions about the team all the way back to the old St. Louis Browns in Sportsman's Park.....

The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Cardinals play in the Central Division of the National League.

Over the course of their history the St. Louis Cardinals have had their share of great players. Picking ten of the greatest players to ever play for the Cardinals was no easy task, but here is a list of the ten greatest players to ever play for the Cardinals

With teams that excel in baseball, football, and hockey, St. Louis has always been a big sports town. This is reflected in the number of bars that have sports as a theme....

Ponder St. Louis from a 630-foot vantage point. Be swarmed in a sea of red. View an incredible collection of baseball and bowling history. Savor some "concrete". Do all these things, and you'll have a St. Louis Grand Slam!

Here is a look at the Cardinals ten World Championships.

Pujols 5 joins a long list of sports celebrity bars and restaurants in the St. Louis area.....

The Cardinals have a storied history, but how much do their fans know about their past?

The Redbirds have so many great players- here are some things you might not know about 5 of their very best.

Has baseball lost that family feeling. Baseball memories have long given the Cross family something in common. Can you remember when it was just a game?

Team's biggest concern this season is the health of slugger Albert Pujols.

With the worst win-loss record of any major league team in the postseason, no one gave the Cardinals a chance. But the Redbirds stepped up and proved the critics wrong.

2006 was a major year in news for the St. Louis, Missouri area. The biggest news story of the year, of course, was the Cardinals winning the world series. It was a bright light in the news scene for St. Louis, as most of the other news stories reported this year were grim.

Start out your total bowling experience by visiting the International Bowling Museum located in downtown St. Louis right next to Busch Stadium, home of the Cardinals baseball team....

St. Louis Cardinals' slugger Albert Pujols is putting up numbers that only a couple players have ever come close to matching in baseball history. This is his story.

The Cardinals were swept in the 2004 World Series by the Boston Red Sox and may have inherited their curse.

During the first five seasons of his career, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols averaged 40 home runs and 124 RBI. He is having a similar season in 2006 and deserves to win the National League MVP award for the second straight year.

Albert Pujols began his career with the St. Louis Cardinals quietly in 2001 as the Redbirds opened the season in Colorado. It didn't take long for the 21 year old Pujols to find his way.

If you are a professional baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have been looking to the baseball gods for a new savior, someone to rid the game clean of its sinful performance enhancing past.

Breaking down the St. Louis Cardinals and their chances of making it back to the Worlds? Can hitting sensation Albert Pujols carry the Cardinals back to the World Series? That is the question on every Cardinal fans' mind entering the 2006 season.

Last year the St. Louis Cardinals barely held on to the National League Central as the Houston Astros finally came on late in the season. If the St. Louis Cardinals want to even make the playoffs they are going to have to improve a lot more than last year.

The New York Mets' struggling offense couldn't match the St. Louis Cardinals' four runs in yesterday's 4-2 loss in St. Louis. Now they head back to New York where they will face the Cardinals' ace Chris Carpenter.

Forty games into the 2007 MLB season and the reigning World Champion, St. Louis Cardinals, find themselves in the basement of the National League Central Division standings.

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

Starting 3/3/06-3/20/06 the World Baseball Classic goes beyond the Major Leagues, and includes the best players from 16 of the best baseball playing nations. Like the AllStar game, the WBC won't hold too much importance but it will be an enjoyable watch.

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

Mickey Lolich could be best described as a "portly" left-hander when he pitched, and the Tiger hurler left slim pickings for the Cardinals in 1968.

With the Red Sox finally ending their curse last year, is it time for the Cubs and their superior pitching to put theirs on ice?

There have been so many great players and characters in baseball over the years. Here is a breakdown of the best players for each decade, starting in 1870 and working up to the present. Enjoy.

I have been visiting many different baseball stadiums throughout the country here at the start of the season. One of my favorite things to do is to sample unique food offerings. Busch Stadium in St. Louis has several that are great options.

On April 15, 2008, I went to a St. Louis Cardinals game. It had been years since I'd been, and this was my first time in the new Busch Stadium. I was excited, and the game was worth my time.

How one can get legally St. Louis Cardinals baseball tickets.

Whether you're looking for some hard to find Cardinals vs. Cubs tickets or you're just searching for a good deal, there are a number of ways to buy the St. Louis Cardinals tickets that you want.

As part of the annual Spring Training ritual, the Atlanta Braves played host to fellow Grapefruit Leaguers, the St. Louis Cardinals at Champion Stadium in a long, but interesting ballgame; which proved victorious for the Braves.

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 St. Louis Cardinals. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

Listed are 10 great St. Louis Cardinals gift ideas for dad, grandpa, or the kids! All items are under $10! Check them out!

By September and October, St. Louis begins to cool off into beautiful days. Take advantage of St. Louis' best season by taking your special someone away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

St. Louis still has the offensive firepower to score at any given time, but Linehan will need to produce the right game plan for success. If the defense can match the talent and aggressive nature of the offense, the Rams can shock teams in 2006.

Downtown St. Louis is the place to be in the summer.

Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankeil, who came back from mental problems as a pitcher that caused him to throw pitches off the backstop to become a feared hitter, has been accused of having obtained HGH in 2004 by the New York Daily News.

The Cardinals suffered through personal losses and losses on the field. What will this year hold for them?

David Eckstein, Most Valuable Player of Major League Baseball's 2006 World Series, has co-written and released a children's book about his life. The book is called "Have Heart", a subject Eckstein is familiar with from his childhood.

Fair weather fairs in St. Louis attract a huge number of people every year....

St. Louis has its share of unique and historic hotels and motels. From the historic motels along old Route 66 to the newly renovated luxury hotels and suites downtown, here's your guide to the top three.

Mass transit started in St. Louis way back in 1859 with horse drawn streetcars. The new light rail system, though plagued with financial and construction problems, has been a hit with some St. Louis commuters from the start.....

St. Louis used to be called "First In Booze, Shoes, and Last In The American League. It's been awhile since the Redbirds were in last place in the National League and we're still hanging in there when it comes to booze and shoes...

A guide to some of the haunted attractions & events around St. Louis every October.

I explore and explain the top three hotels in downtown St. Louis, MO. for potential visitors. There are literally thousands of hotels to choose from, but these three are from first hand experiences the all-time-greatest.

A guide to the must-see spots in Missouri's largest city of St. Louis with information for the tourist or traveler.

With a new GM and some new rookies the Cardinals are in a rebuilding phase this year. What they do may just surprise everybody.

The Cardinals have made some big changes to their opening day roster and many fan favorites will be absent when they take the field.

Throughout the history of the franchise, the team has been known as the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cardinals, Racine Cardinals, the Normals, and the Morgan Athletic Club.

A look at Kyle Lohse, his skills, and how he can help the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was arrested late last night for driving under the influence (DUI).

Stan "the Man" Musial played 22 seasons as a St. Louis Cardinal, racking up hits and records over the years. This article tells of his storied career.

Tony La Russa has signed a three year contract to keep his job as St. Louis Cardinal's manager

A season preview for the St. Louis Cardinals

Dizzy Dean was the best player in baseball from 1933-1937, until an injury cost him his fastball. This article tells of his colorful life and great talents.

The owners of the Cardinals baseball team promised that the new mixed-use development next to the new stadium would be finished by 2011, but the state has yet to sign off on funding and the International Bowling Museum building stands in the way.

You can call me crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006-2007 NFC playoffs.

He is widely cited as the greatest defensive player of all time. ( A short Biography on Ozzie Smith with interesting facts about the man. )

This year's off season is going to look a lot different than last year's. So now what?

Two of the biggest questions of this young NFL season has been, "What the hell is wrong with Edgerrin James?" and, perhaps more importantly, "Are the Cardinals a cursed franchise?" These are really good queries, let's get into them…

The Arizona Cardinals are the new #8 in this week's Not-so-Powerful rankings

This article provides a descriptive preview of the 2008 season for the Arizona Cardinals including predictions, and analysis on key additions/losses

These places have a great sports like atmosphere to watch the game and enjoy some food. Best of all, all your friends can come and you don't clean or cook a thing...

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was arrested on drunk driving charges after police found him asleep inside his running sports utility vehicle at a stop light.

In 1968 Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a near impossible 1.12 earned run average. this may have led to the lowering of the pitcher's mound ion major league baseball.....

Can the St. Louis Cardinals stay on their emoional roller coaster for much longer?

Ever since the Philadelphia Phillies traded Scott Rolen to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2002, the position of 3rd base has been nothing short of a platoon job, to say the least. Look at 2007 as an example.

When last we saw the St. Louis Cardinals were raising their hands in triumph, winning their first World Series in 24 years. But the Cards will be hard pressed to win their division this year let alone repeat as Series champs.

The World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins both play their Spring Training schedules at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Jupiter, Florida.

This year's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers go tthe lowest rating a World Series has ever gotten. The World Series ratings have been rapidly decreasing so here are some way to improve the World Series ratings.

From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between. It's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. Where does your team rank? An in-depth look at what you can expect from all 32 teams in the league.

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League Central Division.

The arms race is heating up in the NL Central. After Milwaukee acquired CC Sabathia and Chicago acquired Rich Harden, who is the favorite in the wildest division in baseball. Also, do the Cardinals need to make a move to keep pace?

want to go to any of these special spring training vacation packages, you have to book NOW. These will all be sell outs and it is such a special way for baseball fans to get ready for the season, that you do not want to be shut out and get disappointed.

The Cardinals celebrated their World Series Championship before the game, but after the game it was the Mets who were celebrating.

Four great gift ideas for the baseball fan in your life.

A look at the career of Grover Cleveland Alexander, Hall of Fame pitcher who pitched for the Phillies, Cubs and Cardinals.

With the White Sox still polishing their World Series rings and the Cardinals on the brink of their own title, has their ever been a worse time to be a Cubs fan? Can it possibly get worse? Absolutely.

I've made it to Jupiter, FL for the Cardinals spring training events for the past three years. Each year I have gone, I've learned a little bit more. Here's a list of things that can get you on the fast track to hitting your spring training vacation home run.

The Cubs have high hopes to break their 100-year-old championship drought at long last. Can they be stopped in their tracks by division rivals like the Brewers and Cardinals?

Memphis is the home of the Blues, barbecue and Elvis. If you love good food, good music and nice people, you don't need to look any further than Memphis. It is also a mere twenty miles north of Tunica, the third largest gaming destination in America.

The chemistry needed to create a really winning romantic comedy is not unlike the chemistry needed to create a winning team.

A list of the best MLB Players born in Arkansas .

There's one game to play. Here's my all-time 25-man roster.

The Chicago Cubs. Lovable losers. The team that has gone almost a century without winning a World Series and sixty-two years without reaching the World Series.

the biggest story in St. Louis these days is the takeover bid for Anheuser Busch by the beverage giant InBev.....

Belgian brewer In Bev has launched a hostile takeover bid for St. Louis brewer Anheuser Busch....

A brief overview of what tourists can do in St. Louis on a limited budget.

There are many things to do in St. Louis, Missouri, that cost little to nothing to do or see. There are many free attractions to take up a full day if you just want to relax and get away from the stresses of your day to day life.

New and fun things to do this year in St. Louis include....

Though civic leaders protested the publication of the list, St. Louis does have a growing crime problem that cannot be ignored.

because ticket sales have been sluggish, the St. Louis Blues Hockey Team annnoned that they were going to have "Tuesdays on Tap" a promotion with unlimited fre drinks including beer. The then canceled that promotion....

One of St. Louis' most prestigious and historic neighborhoods brings class and spice to an already unique city experience.

Visit the heartland of America this summer.

A completely cosmopolitan city on the border of the Mississippi River

Before the Internet, guerilla marketing was in the realm of individuals or small companies with limited marketing resources trying to get the word out about their product. Now the corporate world.....