St. Louis Cardinals http://www.npr.org St. Louis Cardinals en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:11:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif St. Louis Cardinals http://www.npr.org Giants Beat Cardinals, Head To World Series The San Francisco Giants came back to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game 7 of the National League championship series Monday. They face the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/22/163443820/giants-beat-cardinals-head-to-world-series?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/22/163443820/giants-beat-cardinals-head-to-world-series?ft=1&f=137300976 The San Francisco Giants came back to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game 7 of the National League championship series Monday. They face the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.

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]]> Fantasy Baseball: Major Leaguer Has To Reenact Home Run To Make It Official It wasn't clear whether the Nationals' Michael Morse had hit a grand slam. When the umps decided he had, they made him go back to home plate and pretend he'd done it again. See the video. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/01/162079557/fantasy-baseball-major-leaguer-has-to-reenact-home-run-to-make-it-official?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/01/162079557/fantasy-baseball-major-leaguer-has-to-reenact-home-run-to-make-it-official?ft=1&f=137300976 It wasn't clear whether the Nationals' Michael Morse had hit a grand slam. When the umps decided he had, they made him go back to home plate and pretend he'd done it again. See the video.

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]]> Cardinals Manager La Russa Retires The baseball team's skipper won his third World Series title on Friday. A sure-fire Hall of Famer, he has the third-most wins in Major League history. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/31/141859754/cardinals-manager-la-russa-retires?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/31/141859754/cardinals-manager-la-russa-retires?ft=1&f=137300976 The baseball team's skipper won his third World Series title on Friday. A sure-fire Hall of Famer, he has the third-most wins in Major League history.

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]]> Comeback Cards Win It All: St. Louis Takes World Series Title The team that in late summer didn't look like it would even make the playoffs came from behind again to defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7. For the Cardinals, it's the team's 11th World Series title. Texas is still looking for its first. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/29/141820028/comeback-cards-win-it-all-st-louis-takes-world-series-title?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/29/141820028/comeback-cards-win-it-all-st-louis-takes-world-series-title?ft=1&f=137300976 The team that in late summer didn't look like it would even make the playoffs came from behind again to defeat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7. For the Cardinals, it's the team's 11th World Series title. Texas is still looking for its first.

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]]> Cards Win On 11th-Inning Freese Clout, Force Game 7 There's a new name in the long list of World Series heroes. David Freese. The Cardinals third baseman sent the game into extra innings and then won it in the 11th with a solo home run. St. Louis beat Texas 10-9. Game 7 is tonight. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/28/141787523/cards-win-on-11th-inning-freese-clout-force-game-7?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/28/141787523/cards-win-on-11th-inning-freese-clout-force-game-7?ft=1&f=137300976 There's a new name in the long list of World Series heroes. David Freese. The Cardinals third baseman sent the game into extra innings and then won it in the 11th with a solo home run. St. Louis beat Texas 10-9. Game 7 is tonight.

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]]> Update: Game 6 Of World Series Postponed To Thursday Rain is falling in St. Louis. Game 7, if it's necessary, would be set for Friday. The Rangers lead the Series 3 games to 2. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/26/141724191/world-series-decision-coming-on-whether-to-play-tonight?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/26/141724191/world-series-decision-coming-on-whether-to-play-tonight?ft=1&f=137300976 Rain is falling in St. Louis. Game 7, if it's necessary, would be set for Friday. The Rangers lead the Series 3 games to 2.

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]]> 'Nobody's Perfect' Umpires sometimes make bad calls. Should we find better ways to call plays in baseball? For example, should we adopt instant replay more widely? The view from philosophy. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/10/26/141681382/-nobody-s-perfect?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2011/10/26/141681382/-nobody-s-perfect?ft=1&f=137300976 Umpires sometimes make bad calls. Should we find better ways to call plays in baseball? For example, should we adopt instant replay more widely? The view from philosophy.

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]]> Mundane Mixup Helps Rangers Take 3-2 Lead In World Series Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa told his bullpen to get Jason Motte ready to pitch. A coach misheard him. So the wrong pitcher stayed in the game. And Rangers' star Mike Napoli got the game-winning hit. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/25/141679669/mundane-mixup-helps-rangers-take-3-2-lead-in-world-series?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/25/141679669/mundane-mixup-helps-rangers-take-3-2-lead-in-world-series?ft=1&f=137300976 Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa told his bullpen to get Jason Motte ready to pitch. A coach misheard him. So the wrong pitcher stayed in the game. And Rangers' star Mike Napoli got the game-winning hit.

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]]> Napoli, Holland Are Names To Remember As Rangers Even Series At 2-2 Pitcher Derek Holland gave up just two hits over 8 1/3 innings and catcher Mike Napoli hit a three-run home run as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. Game five of the World Series is tonight. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/24/141646507/napoli-holland-are-names-to-remember-as-rangers-even-series-at-2-2?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/24/141646507/napoli-holland-are-names-to-remember-as-rangers-even-series-at-2-2?ft=1&f=137300976 Pitcher Derek Holland gave up just two hits over 8 1/3 innings and catcher Mike Napoli hit a three-run home run as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. Game five of the World Series is tonight.

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]]> Pujols Has 'Greatest Night' Ever, Cards Lead World Series 2-1 The Cardinals' star hit three home runs — joining Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the only players to do that in one World Series game. His team beat the Texas Rangers 16-7. Game four is tonight. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/23/141628394/pujols-has-greatest-night-ever-cards-lead-world-series-2-1?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/23/141628394/pujols-has-greatest-night-ever-cards-lead-world-series-2-1?ft=1&f=137300976 The Cardinals' star hit three home runs — joining Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the only players to do that in one World Series game. His team beat the Texas Rangers 16-7. Game four is tonight.

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]]> Kinsler Steals Second, And Rangers Take Game 2 In St. Louis The second game of the World Series came down to the ninth inning Thursday night, as the Texas Rangers used base hits, sacrifices and a stolen base to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1. The series is now tied, 1-1. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/21/141582739/kinsler-steals-second-and-rangers-take-game-2-in-st-louis?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/21/141582739/kinsler-steals-second-and-rangers-take-game-2-in-st-louis?ft=1&f=137300976 The second game of the World Series came down to the ninth inning Thursday night, as the Texas Rangers used base hits, sacrifices and a stolen base to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1. The series is now tied, 1-1.

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]]> World Series Game 1: The Coolest And Biggest Plays Game 1 of the World Series went to the St. Louis Cardinals last night. The National League champions beat the American League's Texas Rangers 3-2. For those who like to know about the key moments, here are two, courtesy of NPR's Tom Goldman. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/20/141539964/world-series-game-1-the-coolest-and-biggest-plays?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/20/141539964/world-series-game-1-the-coolest-and-biggest-plays?ft=1&f=137300976 Game 1 of the World Series went to the St. Louis Cardinals last night. The National League champions beat the American League's Texas Rangers 3-2. For those who like to know about the key moments, here are two, courtesy of NPR's Tom Goldman.

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]]> 2011 World Series: A Few Things To Know As Cards, Rangers Get Set The St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers are set to start play tonight. Both teams can make compelling cases for why they should be favored. "I don't know how to pick this one," says NPR's Tom Goldman. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/19/141498725/2011-world-series-a-few-things-to-know-as-cards-rangers-get-set?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/19/141498725/2011-world-series-a-few-things-to-know-as-cards-rangers-get-set?ft=1&f=137300976 The St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers are set to start play tonight. Both teams can make compelling cases for why they should be favored. "I don't know how to pick this one," says NPR's Tom Goldman.

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]]> Cardinals Vs. Rangers: Which Team Will Win The World Series? The Rangers are in the Series for the second time (the team lost to San Francisco in 2010). The Cardinals are there for the 18th time. St. Louis last won it all in 2006. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/17/141413642/cardinals-vs-rangers-which-team-will-win-the-world-series?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/17/141413642/cardinals-vs-rangers-which-team-will-win-the-world-series?ft=1&f=137300976 The Rangers are in the Series for the second time (the team lost to San Francisco in 2010). The Cardinals are there for the 18th time. St. Louis last won it all in 2006.

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]]> Baseball Stunners: Red Sox, Braves Suffer 'Big, Historic' Collapses Until Wednesday night, no Major League Baseball team that had an 8-game lead for a playoff spot in early September had failed to qualify for post-season play. The Red Sox and Braves both managed to get into the record books for doing just that. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/29/140910314/baseball-stunners-red-sox-braves-suffer-big-historic-collapses?ft=1&f=137300976 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/29/140910314/baseball-stunners-red-sox-braves-suffer-big-historic-collapses?ft=1&f=137300976 Until Wednesday night, no Major League Baseball team that had an 8-game lead for a playoff spot in early September had failed to qualify for post-season play. The Red Sox and Braves both managed to get into the record books for doing just that.

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