Rick Hummel
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Former Cardinals standout Molina settling in as a manager, guiding Puerto Rico in World tourney
Molina says: "In my mind, for the last 10 years, I've been thinking about this moment. I've been preparing myself.” → Read More
Cardinals, who haven’t lost twice in succession in six weeks, march on, inexorably
Pitching has been the key, and there may be more at Memphis in Dakota Hudson. → Read More
Marmol is OK, for most part, with Cardinals' defense
Outfield defense should improve with Carlson soon to join O'Neill on active roster. Nootbaar or Yepez could go down. → Read More
Pujols isn't first to fly back to the Redbirds
Cards have had many stars return to flock for swan song; Pujols enjoys helping young players here. → Read More
La Russa ‘ecstatic’ that Pujols has returned to Cardinals
Former teammate Matheny calls it a ‘fitting end’ to a big-league career that began 21 years ago. → Read More
Gorman, still a minor leaguer, can gain an edge while MLB players are locked out
All is much more quiet at camp in Jupiter while negotiators take a break. → Read More
Slight progress is reported in MLB labor talks
Owners, players hope to align in Jupiter. More discussion slated for Tuesday at Cardinals' spring training site. → Read More
Leading man: Edman's OBP could be higher, but he's good in that spot
His rate of reaching second with no help is up near best in baseball. → Read More
Wainwright still putting in work as lockout keeps players away from Jupiter
'I don’t even know what spring training looks like or if it’s going to happen,' he says. → Read More
Woody Williams’ time with Cardinals ‘just felt right’
Righthander gave Birds a boost over 20 years ago. The 55-year-old is now a college pitching coach in Texas. → Read More
He's no Hall of Famer but Bo Hart left his mark on Cardinals fans
Rookie second baseman had month to remember in 2003. He was gone after 2004. → Read More
Joe Torre recalls strife for him and the Cardinals from the '94 work stoppage
As Cardinals manager at the time, Torre says of events, "That was probably the lowest time of my career." → Read More
Cards' Nootbaar worked on his hitting in Arizona Fall League
The Glendale club in the AFL had several other players who will figure prominently in the Cardinals’ future. → Read More
Cardinals don't tender contract to Jose Rondon but do to seven arbitration-eligible players
Flaherty, O'Neill, Gallegos, Bader all likely to get big raises. → Read More
Steady hand: Fan-favorite McGee is a key part of Cards coaching staff now
Now 63, he helps develop talented young outfielders and more with current team. → Read More
With baseball lockout looming, Cardinals are in business-as-usual mode
Season tickets and special packages are available. And Mozeliak, DeWitt are optimistic about improving the roster. → Read More
Cardinals promote three to bring 40-man roster to 36; Perez, Baker not among them
Versatile Donovan, starring in Arizona Fall League, probably is closest to reaching majors. → Read More
Cardinals' Arenado wins a little Platinum to go with his Gold Glove
Cardinals win team Platinum Glove honor, too, after copping five individual Gold Gloves. → Read More
Edman, Bader are golden for first time as Cardinals set a record with five Gold Glovers
Arenado wins ninth in succession, Goldschmidt his fourth overall and O'Neill his second consecutive Gold. → Read More
Arenado should have the right to sign off on new Cardinals manager
Shildt is the first St. Louis manager to be fired immediately after taking his team to the postseason. → Read More