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Five Takeaways from the Nationals/Cardinals Series

May 3, 2016

National League Central, National League East, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals

Washington did not enter the St. Louis series on a high note. The offense hadn't plated a run in 20-ish innings and the club had just been swept by the rebuilding Phillies (although, in fairness to Philadelphia...

Daily Fantasy Sports Help: April 24th

Paul Mammino

Apr 24, 2015

Fantasy, Features

All thirty teams are in action on this Friday with all fifteen of the games starting 7:05 ET or later. Weather does not appear to be a factor in any games, as any places with a chance of rain are at fields with...

Martinez Strong Again, Heyward Homers as Cardinals Down Reds

Jake Hasan

Apr 19, 2015

Cincinnati Reds, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

Carlos Martinez made his second start of the 2015 season Saturday, once again against the Cincinnati Reds, and once again the young righty gave the Cardinals a strong start. The Cardinals cruised to their fourt...

Daily Fantasy Advice April 18th

Paul Mammino

Apr 18, 2015

Fantasy, Features

Seeing as it's a Saturday, the games are spread out rather evenly so both the early and late slate are pretty full. The only game where weather could be a factor is the Oakland/Kansas City game. It is all-in-al...

Carlos Martinez Impresses In 2015 Debut

Jake Hasan

Apr 12, 2015

Cincinnati Reds, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

This past offseason, St. Louis Cardinals' General Manager John Mozeliak dealt starting pitcher Shelby Miller to Atlanta Braves. The 24 year-old righty was 10-9 with a 3.74 ERA in 2014, and was the main piece th...

Five Bold Predictions for the 2015 St. Louis Cardinals

Jake Hasan

Apr 4, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions

The St. Louis Cardinals, contenders seemingly each and every year, will seek their fifth straight NLCS appearance in 2015. The additions of Jason Heyward, Jordan Walden, and Mark Reynolds will only help that ca...

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Relief Pitchers

Michael Husson

Feb 17, 2015

Cleveland Indians, Fantasy, Features, Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals

Last week, we took a look at some sleepers at the starting pitcher position. Relievers are typically taken in the later rounds unless they are an elite closer that you know you can depend on. Relievers are spec...

Cardinals Interested In Max Scherzer, Phillies’ Hamels, Tigers’ Price

Griffin Meadors

Jan 7, 2015

Headlines, National League Central, Rumors, St. Louis Cardinals

According to reports by Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, the St. Louis Cardinals may be interested in one of the front-end starters on the free agent market, along with two from the trading block. #...

Carlos Martinez To Wear No. 18 In Honor Of Oscar Taveras

Jack McNeil

Dec 8, 2014

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

Carlos Martinez, right-handed power pitcher and potential 5th starter for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015, is switching his number from 44 to 18 in honor of his friend, the late, Oscar Taveras. After Taveras tr...

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