Pujols homers, gets 4 hits and bullpen bails out rookie in Cardinals’ 4-2 victory over PiratesST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in five games and Chris Duncan’s two-run double in the fourth inning was the go-ahead hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night. Mickey Carroll, a Munchkin from the 1939 classic film ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ dies at 89ST. LOUIS — One of the last surviving Munchkins from the 1939 classic film “The Wizard of Oz” has died. Authorities: Missouri 3-year-old found alive more than 2 days and 3 miles from homeST. LOUIS — A 3-year-old boy was found in rugged Missouri woods Wednesday afternoon, 50 hours since he wandered away from his rural home three miles away, authorities said. Wellemeyer’s strong stint helps Cardinals to 2-game sweep of PiratesST. LOUIS — Todd Wellemeyer threw seven innings of four-hit ball, Jason LaRue hit a go-ahead homer in the fifth and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Thursday. Search for missing Missouri 3-year-old enters its 3rd day; boy wandered away from homeST. LOUIS — Searchers in southern Missouri are on their third day of scouring rugged terrain for a 3-year-old whose family says he wandered away from their home. Ankiel watches as Victorino, Werth lead Phillies to two-game sweepST. LOUIS — The Philadelphia Phillies’ center fielder was the big story a day after Rick Ankiel’s harrowing headfirst crash into the wall. Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel released from hospital after slamming headfirst into wallST. LOUIS — Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel was released from a hospital Tuesday after tests showed he sustained no significant injuries while crashing headfirst into the wall a night earlier. Phillies rest Utley with sore foot from getting hit by pitchST. LOUIS — Chase Utley was not in the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup Tuesday night due to a bone bruise in his right foot from getting hit by a pitch last week. Bankruptcy court sets date for Charter Communications reorganization plan hearingST LOUIS — A date has been set for the confirmation hearing of Charter Communications Inc.’s reorganization plan as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy, but lender objections remain. Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel released from hospital after slamming headfirst into wallST. LOUIS — Just before Rick Ankiel barreled headfirst into the wall, the thought flashed through his mind: My career is finished. Archer Daniels Midland 3rd-qtr profit drops 98 pct on falling sales, equity lossesST. LOUIS — Archer Daniels Midland Co., a major corn and soybean processor and ethanol maker, said Tuesday its fiscal third-quarter profit tumbled an unexpectedly sharp 98 percent due to a drop in sales along with an unexpected tax payment and a loss on equity investments. Cards outfielder Rick Ankiel has frightening crash after Phillies’ Ryan Howard hits slamST. LOUIS — Running full speed after chasing down a deep liner in the gap, Rick Ankiel had no time to slow down. Ryan Howard ties Mike Schmidt for Phillies slam record; Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel hurtST. LOUIS — Ryan Howard hit his seventh career grand slam, tying Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt for the Philadelphia Phillies record, in a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night that included a frightening injury to Rick Ankiel. Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel carted off the field after slamming headfirst into wallST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel was carted off the field with his head and neck immobilized, then taken to a hospital for tests after the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder slammed headfirst into the fence following a running catch Monday night. Ryan Howard hits 7th career grand slam, ties Mike Schmidt for Phillies recordST. LOUIS — Ryan Howard has hit his seventh career grand slam, tying Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt for the Philadelphia Phillies record. Phillies ace Cole Hamels tests sore ankle, on track to start FridayST. LOUIS — Cole Hamels ran in the outfield to test his injured left ankle a day after the Philadelphia Phillies bumped him from Tuesday’s scheduled start, and manager Charlie Manuel said the left-hander was on track to start Friday at Atlanta. St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis is the destination for beer lovers next month as the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival takes place June 5-6. Authorities in Missouri investigating Invaders motorcycle gang in deaths, disappearancesST. LOUIS — Law enforcement officers are investigating a motorcycle gang called the Invaders in connection with the 2007 deaths of two St. Louis-area men and the disappearance of the third. Steven Jackson confident Rams’ line upgrades will help him thriveST. LOUIS — Steven Jackson was one of the NFL’s best running backs before the St. Louis Rams concentrated on offensive line upgrades in the offseason. Obama says he’s pleased with progress over his 1st 100 days but he’s ‘not satisfied’ARNOLD, Mo. — Marking his symbolic 100th day in office, President Barack Obama told Midwesterners: “I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made but I’m not satisfied.” Town hall, news conference put Obama in spotlight on 100th dayARNOLD, Mo. — Marking his symbolic 100th day in office, President Barack Obama told Midwesterners: “I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made but I’m not satisfied.” New sporting venues aren’t just for ballplayers: St. Louis chess club has high-tech featuresST. LOUIS — A state-of-the-art, high-tech chess center is awaiting two dozen of the nation’s finest players, who are scheduled to descend on St. Louis next month for the country’s most prestigious chess tournament. Fukudome drive in 5 on birthday as Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 to end skidST. LOUIS — Kosuke Fukudome hit a three-run homer and drove in five on his 32nd birthday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Chicago Cubs slugger Derrek Lee leaves with neck spasmsST. LOUIS — Derrek Lee has been taken out of the Chicago Cubs’ game at St. Louis because of neck spasms. Albert Pujols hits second grand slam of season to carry Cardinals to 8-2 win over CubsST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols hit his second grand slam of the season and surpassed 1,000 career RBIs, sending St. Louis to an 8-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and giving the surging Cardinals their ninth straight home win. Pujols hits second grand slam of season to carry Cardinals to win over CubsST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols hit his second grand slam of the season and surpassed 1,000 career RBIs, sending St. Louis to an 8-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and giving the surging Cardinals their ninth straight home win. Rams opt for safe bet, selecting Baylor’s Jason Smith with second pick of NFL draft.ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams filled their greatest need with the second pick of the NFL draft, taking offensive tackle Jason Smith of Baylor on Saturday. Spinks outpoints Latimore to win vacant IBF junior middleweight beltST. LOUIS — Cory Spinks overcame a first-round knockdown to outpoint Deandre Latimore on Friday night and win the vacant IBF junior middleweight title. Cardinals answer Cubs’ rally with 4-3 victory keyed by PujolsST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols used his legs rather than his big bat to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs, stealing second after a base hit and scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory Friday night. Cubs slugger Aramis Ramirez removed after injuring calfST. LOUIS — Aramis Ramirez strained his left calf running the bases and was taken out in the fifth inning of the Chicago Cubs’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. |