Perhaps more than anything else, the Cardinals had it reaffirmed to them this year that they can’t afford to count on injured pitchers, even a little.

When spring training began, they hoped that right-handers Chris Carpenter and Matt Clement and left-hander Mark Mulder all would be in the rotation by mid-season, if not before. Well, they were only one-third right, at best.

Carpenter, recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, rejoined the rotation a couple of weeks after the All-Star break but lasted just three starts before encountering shoulder and nerve issues that basically shelved him for the rest of the season. Mulder made his first—and last start—on July 9 in Philadelphia and recorded one out before his shoulder acted up again.

Ex-ballplayer aims to help young athletes

The newest physician at Chiro-Med of O’Fallon is looking to treat local athletes and hopes to help professional athletes someday.

Cardinals, pitching coach agree to 1-year deal

Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season.

Perhaps more than anything else, the Cardinals had it reaffirmed to them this year that they can’t afford to count on injured pitchers, even a little.

When spring training began, they hoped that right-handers Chris Carpenter and Matt Clement and left-hander Mark Mulder all would be in the rotation by mid-season, if not before. Well, they were only one-third right, at best.

Carpenter, recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, rejoined the rotation a couple of weeks after the All-Star break but lasted just three starts before encountering shoulder and nerve issues that basically shelved him for the rest of the season. Mulder made his first—and last start—on July 9 in Philadelphia and recorded one out before his shoulder acted up again.

Cardinals, pitching coach agree to 1-year deal

Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season.

Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season.

The Cardinals continued to shape their pitching staff for the 2009 season Friday with their second re-signing of the week.

Brewers stay alive, beat Phillies in Game 3 of NLDS
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Cardinals, pitching coach agree to 1-year deal

Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season.

Yankees‘ Rivera to have shoulder surgery Tuesday
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will have surgery Tuesday on his sore right shoulder.

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Baseball Notebook: Brewers’ Cameron leaves to be with wife

Brewers: Center fielder Mike Cameron left the team and is in Atlanta to be with his wife, who had the couple’s fourth child, Lily Christina, yesterday.

Rays rally to beat White Sox, take 2-0 ALDS lead
Young, resilient and a victory away from the American League championship series. The Rays are breezing through the playoffs, …

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Drew’s homer boosts Red Sox over Angels
Boston’s latest postseason win over the Los Angeles Angels moved the team with baseball’s best record to the verge of elimination.

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Perhaps more than anything else, the Cardinals had it reaffirmed to them this year that they can’t afford to count on injured pitchers, even a little.

When spring training began, they hoped that right-handers Chris Carpenter and Matt Clement and left-hander Mark Mulder all would be in the rotation by mid-season, if not before. Well, they were only one-third right, at best.

Carpenter, recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, rejoined the rotation a couple of weeks after the All-Star break but lasted just three starts before encountering shoulder and nerve issues that basically shelved him for the rest of the season. Mulder made his first—and last start—on July 9 in Philadelphia and recorded one out before his shoulder acted up again.

Victorino’s slam sends Phillies past Brewers in Game 2
Shane Victorino hit a grand slam Thursday to help move the Philadelphia Phillies within a win of playing for their first National League pennant since 1993. It was such a magical moment, he almost couldn’t believe it.

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For Cubs fans, postseason offers only pain
We hereby declare this Be Kind to Cubs Fans Day. Perhaps you have friends or loved ones who must be included. Now is not the time to judge or lecture. Be understanding. Be gentle.

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Cardinals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Perhaps more than anything else, the Cardinals had it reaffirmed to them this year that they can’t afford to count on injured pitchers, even a little.

When spring training began, they hoped that right-handers Chris Carpenter and Matt Clement and left-hander Mark Mulder all would be in the rotation by mid-season, if not before. Well, they were only one-third right, at best.

Carpenter, recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, rejoined the rotation a couple of weeks after the All-Star break but lasted just three starts before encountering shoulder and nerve issues that basically shelved him for the rest of the season. Mulder made his first—and last start—on July 9 in Philadelphia and recorded one out before his shoulder acted up again.

No precedent for Carp’s condition

The only sure thing regarding a season-ending nerve condition affecting Cardinals righthander Chris Carpenter’s right shoulder is that nothing is certain.

Bird Land: What if Wainwright hadn’t felt a pop?

Adam Wainwright’s final start of the season did more than give him a 5-0 dash to the end of the season since his return from the disabled list.

Baseball Notebook: Brewers’ Cameron leaves to be with wife

Brewers: Center fielder Mike Cameron left the team and is in Atlanta to be with his wife, who had the couple’s fourth child, Lily Christina, yesterday.

Rays rally to beat White Sox, take 2-0 ALDS lead
Young, resilient and a victory away from the American League championship series. The Rays are breezing through the playoffs, much as they did during the regular season.

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Slick-fielding shortstop Ed Brinkman dies
Eddie Brinkman, a record-setting shortstop during a 15-year career in the majors and a former high school teammate of Pete Rose, has died. He was 66.

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Cardinals, pitching coach agree to 1-year deal

Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season.

Duncan to keep guiding Cards’ hurlers
Duncan agrees to new contract The Cardinals locked up one of their most important free agents Friday without touching their player payroll. Pitching coach Dave Duncan agreed to a new one-year contract with a mutual option for 2010.

Cardinals, pitching coach agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season. The Cardinals announced Friday that Duncan has agreed to a one-year contract with an option for 2010. Terms were not disclosed. Duncan has been the Cardinals‘ pitching coach since Tony La Russa arrived as manager prior to the 1996 season.

This Dodgers team looking very familiar

If there could be anything worse to Cubs fans than another early playoff exit - and judging by the boos at Wrigley Field on Thursday, there might not be - how about a playoff loss to the St.

Cardinals facing a pivotal offseason
Cardinals facing a pivotal offseason This is a pivotal winter for GM John Mozeliak and the Cardinals. If the front office is perceived to be sitting on its hands this offseason, the hometown reception will not be warm.

No precedent for Carp’s condition

The only sure thing regarding a season-ending nerve condition affecting Cardinals righthander Chris Carpenter’s right shoulder is that nothing is certain.

Bird Land: What if Wainwright hadn’t felt a pop?

Adam Wainwright’s final start of the season did more than give him a 5-0 dash to the end of the season since his return from the disabled list.

This Dodgers team looking very familiar

If there could be anything worse to Cubs fans than another early playoff exit - and judging by the boos at Wrigley Field on Thursday, there might not be - how about a playoff loss to the St.

Cardinals, pitching coach agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Pitching coach Dave Duncan will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals next season. The Cardinals announced Friday that Duncan has agreed to a one-year contract with an option for 2010. Terms were not disclosed. Duncan has been the Cardinals‘ pitching coach since Tony La Russa arrived as manager prior to the 1996 season.

Cardinals facing a pivotal offseason
Cardinals facing a pivotal offseason This is a pivotal winter for GM John Mozeliak and the Cardinals. If the front office is perceived to be sitting on its hands this offseason, the hometown reception will not be warm.

Duncan to keep guiding Cards’ hurlers
Duncan agrees to new contract The Cardinals locked up one of their most important free agents Friday without touching their player payroll. Pitching coach Dave Duncan agreed to a new one-year contract with a mutual option for 2010.

Carpenter chooses to skip surgery

Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will not have surgery for a nerve problem in his shoulder, hoping he’ll be ready for spring training after therapy and rest.

Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will not have surgery for a nerve problem in his shoulder, hoping he’ll be ready for spring training after therapy and rest.

Duncan to keep guiding Cards’ hurlers
Duncan agrees to new contract The Cardinals locked up one of their most important free agents Friday without touching their player payroll. Pitching coach Dave Duncan agreed to a new one-year contract with a mutual option for 2010.

Bird Land: What if Wainwright hadn’t felt a pop?

Adam Wainwright’s final start of the season did more than give him a 5-0 dash to the end of the season since his return from the disabled list.

Cardinals facing a pivotal offseason
Cardinals facing a pivotal offseason This is a pivotal winter for GM John Mozeliak and the Cardinals. If the front office is perceived to be sitting on its hands this offseason, the hometown reception will not be warm.

Duncan to return to Cards (PA SportsTicker)
ST. LOUIS (Ticker) - Dave Duncan, regarded as the majors’ best pitching coach, will return to the St. Louis Cardinals for a 14th season after agreeing with the club on a one-year contract Friday.

Lohse deal good start to Cardinals‘ offseason

Give Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak credit for making a stealth move. The signing of starting pitcher Kyle Lohse to a four-year, $41 million contract came as a surprise.

I want the Cardinals to go all in as much as the next guy. But the more I read about the starting pitching market, the more convinced I am that the Birds should stay away from the feeding frenzy.

Cardinals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Perhaps more than anything else, the Cardinals had it reaffirmed to them this year that they can’t afford to count on injured pitchers, even a little.

When spring training began, they hoped that right-handers Chris Carpenter and Matt Clement and left-hander Mark Mulder all would be in the rotation by mid-season, if not before. Well, they were only one-third right, at best.

Carpenter, recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery, rejoined the rotation a couple of weeks after the All-Star break but lasted just three starts before encountering shoulder and nerve issues that basically shelved him for the rest of the season. Mulder made his first—and last start—on July 9 in Philadelphia and recorded one out before his shoulder acted up again.