St Louis Cardinals History

Aug 27, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday celebrates with members of the Cardinals Red Jacket Club after he was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

What Happened to the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals? Matt Holliday Edition

Gavin Semler
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The St. Louis Cardinals avoided disaster with Jason Heyward

St. Louis Cardinals: Stan Musial’s time in the Navy

Cardinals: Looking back at why St. Louis did not sign Bryce Harper

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 12: Marcell Ozuna #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of game two of the National League Championship Series against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on October 12, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Cardinals: Looking back at the terrible Marcell Ozuna trade

Josh Jacobs
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ST.LOUIS, MO - MAY 1983: Bruce Sutter #42 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitching to the Atlanta Braves on May 22, 1983 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: Remembering Bruce Sutter’s impact in 1982.

Russ Robinson
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Jul 13, 2007; Philadelphia, PA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) celebrates hitting an eighth inning home run with third baseman Scott Rolen (27) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 13-3. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2007 Howard Smith

Cardinals: Comparing Goldschmidt, Arenado struggles to MV3

Josh Jacobs
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 27: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates at home plate after hitting a walk off solo home run in the 11th inning to win Game Six of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 27, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals won 10-9. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

What Happened to the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals? Part 1: Infielders

Gavin Semler
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Sep 27, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate winning the National League Central Division by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals: St. Louis division title leads to this historic stat

Josh Jacobs
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ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 1: St. Louis Cardinals' first baseman Mark McGwire (L) watches as the ball flies out in the fourth inning with Chicago Cubs' catcher Benito Santiago looking on in St. Louis, Missouri 01 October 1999 . McGwire stayed at 63 home runs and Sosa stayed at 62 as neither had a home run in the 3-2 Chicago victory. (Photo credit should read PETER NEWCOMB/AFP via Getty Images)

Cardinals: Mark McGwire’s 70th home run ball once sold for $3 million

Josh Jacobs
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 06: Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting a third inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 6, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Evaluating the St. Louis Cardinals’ draft classes (2005-2014)

J.T. Buchheit
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Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a home run against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the World Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 21, 2006. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 7-2. (Photo by Scott Rovak/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Evaluating the St. Louis Cardinals’ draft classes (1985-2004)

J.T. Buchheit
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ST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 1: Ted Simmons of the St. Louis Cardinals appeals to the first base umpire for a call during a game of the 1974 season at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by St. Louis Cardinals, LLC/Getty Images)

Evaluating the St. Louis Cardinals’ draft classes (1965-1984)

J.T. Buchheit
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PITTSBURGH, PA - 1983: Pitcher Joaquin Andujar #47 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during a Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium in 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

Joaquin Andujar and the Cardinals Forgotten Ace from the 1980s

Russ Robinson
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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 13: St. Louis Cardinals hall of famer Bob Gibson looks on during the opening day ceremony before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium on April 13, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

Every Cy Young Award winner in St. Louis Cardinals franchise history

Greg Simons
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CINCINNATI, OH - CIRCA 1982: Lonnie Smith #27 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice prior to the start of a Major League Baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds circa 1982 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Smith played for the Cardinals from 1982-85. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals: Is Lonnie Smith the forgotten hero of 1982?

Russ Robinson
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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 08: St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial is remembered in a pregame ceremony before the Opening Day game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds on April 8, 2013 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A Father’s Day tribute to a special Cardinals fan

Greg Simons
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Ozzie Smith #1 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws to second base from his knees against the New York Mets during a Major League baseball game circa 1989 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Smith played for the Cardinals from 1982-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

5 St. Louis Cardinals shortstops living in Ozzie Smith’s shadow

Russ Robinson
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Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium on September 3, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

Should the Cardinals bring back Albert Pujols and Matt Carpenter?

Greg Simons
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 31: Aledmys Diaz #16 of the Houston Astros looks on before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 31, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Looking back on the St. Louis Cardinals’ Aledmys Diaz trade

Greg Simons
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Marco Gonzales #7 of the Seattle Mariners warms up in the bullpen before the game against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Looking back on the St. Louis Cardinals’ Marco Gonzales-Tyler O’Neill trade

Greg Simons
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Garry Templeton #1 of the St. Louis Cardinals puts the tag on Larry Bowa #10 of Philadelphia Phillies during an Major League Baseball game circa 1978 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Templeton played for the Cardinals from 1976-81. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

The Rise and Fall of Garry Templeton with the St. Louis Cardinals

Russ Robinson
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David Green of the St. Louis Cardinals circa 1983 bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Owen Shaw/Getty Images)

3 ways David Green impacted the 1980s St. Louis Cardinals

Russ Robinson
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Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 26, 2010 in Washington, DC. It was the 400th home run of his career. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Cardinals: Was Albert Pujols really inferior to Derek Jeter?

Greg Simons
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UNSPECIFIED - UNDATED: St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial featured on a 1950's baseball premium. (Sports Studio Photos/Getty Images)

How the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals season almost never happened

Andrew Heckroth
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Ozzie Smith #1 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws to second base from his knees against the New York Mets during a Major League baseball game circa 1989 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Smith played for the Cardinals from 1982-96. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

The 3 greatest infields in St. Louis Cardinals history

Russ Robinson
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Adam Wainwright # 50 and Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals bump gloves prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 10, 2019 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by St. Louis Cardinals, LLC/Getty Images)

Ranking the 10 best contracts in recent St. Louis Cardinals history

Josh Jacobs
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Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 17, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 6-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Ranking the 5 worst St. Louis Cardinals contracts in recent history

Josh Jacobs
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