Burleson's ninth-inning RBI single paired with Nolan Arenado's solo homer to send the Cardinals to a 2-1 victory at PNC Park against the rookie All-Star.
With JJ Wetherholt signed to $6.9 million, Cardinals have agreements with top 10 picks and will spend beyond MLB-assigned bonus purse for the 13th consecutive year.
The Cardinals continue a road series Tuesday against rookie phenom Paul Skenes and the Pirates. First pitch is set for 5:40 p.m.
In today’s 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses the Cardinals’ Willson Contreras and his strong at-bats. Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Slash! And as always, Hochman picks a random St. Louis Cards card!
You can get better without making a blockbuster deal. The Cardinals have done it before and can do it again.
The decision to go with groundball-getter John King in the eighth ahead of setup lefty JoJo Romero got those groundballs, but one pitch led to a 2-1 loss in Pittsburgh.
The splinker is an amazing pitch than only a couple of pitchers have mastered. One is Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie who faces the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
Announcer's scheduled return engagement in May was rained out.
Andre Pallante and Mitch Keller provided strong starts and the score was tied into the eighth when Bryan Reynolds took second, scored for 2-1 victory.
Pittsburgh sensation has all the ornaments of the favorite for the annual award, while Winn has a grip on a Gold Glove at shortstop and prominence at leadoff.
The Cardinals begin a road series Monday against the Pirates. First pitch is set for 5:40 p.m.
Their leader in RBIs, Burleson hits one of the Cardinals' four solo homer to win, 6-2, take key series and claim tiebreaker for later against Atlanta.
In today’s 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses the Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar, who is ‘Mr. Second Half.’ Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Keith Sweat! And as always, Hochman picks a random St. Louis Cards card!
Bring your Cardinals questions and comments to Monday’s 11 a.m. live chat.
The Cardinals’ hand gestures to celebrate runs drew some questions and unchecked speculation from national media outlets, including those covering baseball or spouting politics.
The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen has the fourth-best bullpen ERA in MLB, but an additional arm could add to the extinguishing of offenses.
Former MVP moves down to No. 7 in the lineup, the lowest he's ever started as a Cardinal, and he responds with a homer as he searches for swing.
Moved down in the lineup, Paul Goldschmidt started the scoring with the first of the Cardinals' four solo homers in a 6-2 victory at Truist Park.
The Cardinals wrap up a road series Sunday with the rubber game against the Braves. First pitch is set for 12:35 p.m.
Promoted as the 27th man for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, rookie right-hander pitched arguably the most vital, combustible inning of the day for Cardinals.
Thomas Saggese and Chase Davis are among the Cardinals' minor league prospects who are contenders to put together a bounce-back second half.
Kyle Leahy, who joined the team as the 27th man, collects pivotal outs in eighth inning with one-run lead before Cardinals pull away for 9-5, night game victory.
Manager Oliver Marmol discusses the choice he made in the seventh inning of Cardinals' 3-2 loss to Atlanta with his veteran starter rolling, bullpen ready.
Quinn Mathews, who has totaled the third-most strikeouts of any minor league pitcher this season (120), represents one of the several Cardinals' prospects who had an impressive first-half performance.
The Cardinals misplaced a two-run lead in the seventh inning and lined into lousy luck in the 10th inning, setting up Atlanta’s finish in the bottom of that inning.
Considered one of the draft's top hitters, West Virginia alum receives $6.9 million bonus, just ahead of the slot assigned by MLB and hinting at his upside.
After a rainout Friday, the Cardinals begin the second half Saturday with a split doubleheader against the Braves in Atlanta. First pitches are 12:07 and 6:20 p.m. St. Louis time.
An extension for the first baseman once seemed like a matter of when instead of if. The Cardinals waited. Their baseball business call looks wise.
Switch-hitter had renewed soreness and swelling in his ankle, causing him to miss nine days and push back any timetable for being back with Cardinals.
After four days off for the All-Star break, the Cardinals resume the season with a road series starting Friday against the Braves. First pitch is set for 6:20 p.m.