http://www.newsvine.com/david-freeseNewsvine - david-freeseen-usCopyright 2013Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:46:06 +0000Mon, 20 May 2013 11:47:17 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17656240-cardinals-activate-david-freese-for-home-openerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17656240-cardinals-activate-david-freese-for-home-openermlbcardinalslouis-cardinalscincinnati-redsus-newsfreesedavid-freeseMon, 8 Apr 2013 16:26:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17404437-kozma-hits-slam-leads-wainwright-cards-over-metshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17404437-kozma-hits-slam-leads-wainwright-cards-over-metsmlbsportscardinalsmetslouis-cardinalsnew-york-metsadam-wainwrightyadier-molinadavid-freesejeremy-hefnerpete-kozmaThu, 21 Mar 2013 20:21:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>New York Mets starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner falls to the ground after being hit by a line drive from St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Hefner left the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>New York Mets starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner bends over after being hit by a line drive from St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Hefner left the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma hits a grand slam during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran follows through on a line drive single off New York Mets starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>New York Mets second baseman Jordany Valdespin catches a pop up by St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig for an out during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/15/14443867-slide-sparks-giants-past-cardinals-to-even-nlcshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/15/14443867-slide-sparks-giants-past-cardinals-to-even-nlcsmlbsportscardinalsgiantsfolonlcsus-newscarlos-beltranlouis-cardinals'matt-hollidaymarco-scutarodavid-freeseMon, 15 Oct 2012 07:19:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco reacts after hitting a three-run triple during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits on the bench after being pulled from the game during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tim Lincecum throws during the fifth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina after winning Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series 6-4 against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, right, is congratulated by Pablo Sandoval after Pagan hit a home run during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro grimaces as his leg is caught under a sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday on a double play attempt during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro grimaces as his leg is caught under a sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday on a double play attempt during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter hits an RBI double during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan celebrates in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after Pagan hit a home run during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro watches his three RBI hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan reacts in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after scoring on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan leaps in the air as he celebrates with teammates after Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 7-1 to ties the series 1-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/13/14421050-cardinals-forced-to-make-another-trip-out-westhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/13/14421050-cardinals-forced-to-make-another-trip-out-westmlbsportscardinalsgiantsnlcslouis-cardinalssan-francisco-giantschris-carpentercarlos-beltranmatt-hollidaymarco-scutaromike-mathenyangel-pagandavid-freesejason-mottelance-lynnSat, 13 Oct 2012 23:17:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo celebrates after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>San Francisco Giants', from left, Gregor Blanco, Hunter Pence, Brian Wilson, and Angel Pagan celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals pour beer on relief pitcher Jason Motte's head after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Cardinals' Skip Schumaker (left) and manager Mike Matheny (center) congratulate Carlos Beltran (foreground right) after Beltran and Adron Chambers both scored on a single by Daniel Descalso to tie the game in the ninth inning during Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo, center, celebrates with teammate after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval (48) sprays Nicole Vogelsong, wife of Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, in the locker room after the Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Marc Rzepczynski, left, and Joe Kelly, right, pour beer on teammate Edward Mujica's head as they celebrate in the locker room after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny throws during batting practice before Game 5 of the Cardinals' National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) is congratulated by Daniel Descalso (33) after Freese hit a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval gets out of the way of a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco reacts after hitting a three-run triple during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits on the bench after being pulled from the game during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tim Lincecum throws during the fifth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina after winning Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series 6-4 against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, right, is congratulated by Pablo Sandoval after Pagan hit a home run during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro grimaces as his leg is caught under a sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday on a double play attempt during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro grimaces as his leg is caught under a sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday on a double play attempt during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford makes a play on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro grimaces as his leg is caught under a sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday on a double play attempt during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter hits an RBI double during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter reacts after hitting an RBI double during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan celebrates in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after Pagan hit a home run during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro watches his three RBI hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan reacts in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after scoring on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits a three-run hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan leaps in the air as he celebrates with teammates after Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 7-1 to ties the series 1-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan (16) celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Giants won 5-0 and trails in the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence and Brandon Belt (9) celebrate after Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Giants won 5-0 and trails in the series 3-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits in the dugout after being pulled in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Busch Stadium. Lynn gave up four runs and committed a throwing error in the inning. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo celebrates with catcher Buster Posey after Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Giants won 5-0 and trails in the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Edward Mujica works during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after the final out in Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Giants won 5-0 and trails in the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14359081-no-quit-cards-come-back-to-beat-nats-9-7-in-game-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14359081-no-quit-cards-come-back-to-beat-nats-9-7-in-game-5mlbsportsnldscardinalsfolopoliticsnationalswashington-nationalswashington-nationals'jayson-werthyadier-molinadavid-freeseian-desmonddaniel-descalsopete-kozmaThu, 11 Oct 2012 08:32:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran catches a fly ball that was hit by Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth in the third inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper heads to the clubhouse after Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg looks on from the dugout in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals', from left, Daniel Descalso, Pete Kozma, Carlos Beltran and Shane Robinson high-five after Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, looks on from the dugout railing alongside teammates Henry Rodriguez, left, and Michael Morse during the eight inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, and relief pitcher Joe Kelly shake hands after closing out Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter, back, hugs catcher Yadier Molina after Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals relief pitcher Christian Garcia pauses after walking St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina with the bases were loaded in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. The Cardinals' Jon Jay scored on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, left, scores a run in front of Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki on a sacrifice fly by Daniel Descalso in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. Home plate umpire Joe West, right, watches the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny looks on as his players take batting practice before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth points to the Nationals dugout as he rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth points to the Nationals dugout as he rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Also pictured is St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn (31). Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth leaps onto home plate after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE OUT ALTON OUT</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, center, hugs teammate Danny Espinosa (8) after hitting the game-winning solo home run in their 2-1 win in Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth speaks during a news conference after the Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, right, celebrates his game-winning solo home run with teammates Christian Garcia, left, and Drew Storen in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals cheer teammate Jayson Werth (28), after Werth hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)</p><p>Washington Nationals Jayson Werth hits a walk-off home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma, left, keeps a hand safely on third base as he advances on an error by Washington shortstop Ian Desmond during the third inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, as Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman looks to make the tag Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE OUT ALTON OUT</p><p>As teammates rush to the rail in the dugout, Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) reacts after hitting a walkoff home run in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny listens during a news conference after Game 4 of the Cardinals' National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina tracks the ball after Washington Nationals pinch-hitter Chad Tracy struck out swinging to end the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE OUT ALTON OUT</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler, top, hugs manager Davey Johnson after being relieved in Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina to the end top of the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) hits the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. Watching behind the plate are Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, and umpire Jim Joyce. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, right, reacts in front of Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki after striking out in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte, front, and third baseman David Freese react after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate in the locker room after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma singles in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. David Freese and Daniel Descalso scored on the play. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals pour beer on relief pitcher Jason Motte's head after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson speaks at a news conference after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez sits in the locker room after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Cardinals players including catcher Tony Cruz and closer Jason Motte (30) celebrate the final out during Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)</p><p>Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper stands by his locker after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Cardinals' Skip Schumaker (left) and manager Mike Matheny (center) congratulate Carlos Beltran (foreground right) after Beltran and Adron Chambers both scored on a single by Daniel Descalso to tie the game in the ninth inning during Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)</p><p>Cardinals closer Jason Motte (right) embraces catcher Tony Cruz as their teammates rush the field after Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/05/14250090-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-in-disputed-wild-cardhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/05/14250090-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-in-disputed-wild-cardmlbbravescardinalsatlanta-braveslouis-cardinalsus-newschipper-jonesturner-fielddavid-freeseSat, 6 Oct 2012 00:47:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday runs to a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The game was stopped after officials decided Simmons was out on the infield fly rule. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p><p>Umpire Sam Holbrook, right, listens to Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, after a call during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The game was stopped after officials decided Braves' Andrelton Simmons was out on the infield fly rule. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) reacts to his solo home run with teammate Yadier Molina (4) during the sixth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) hits a sacrifice fly, bringing in teammate Allen Craig, during the fourth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)</p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) fields a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. Molina was out at first. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves fans hold a sign during the fourth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game between the Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, speaks with an home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg after the Braves' Andrelton Simmons was ruled out at first base for interference during the fourth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese (23) picks up a bunted ball hit by Atlanta Braves' David Ross during the third inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. Ross was safe at first base. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones reacts after his throwing error during the fourth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p><p>Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross comes through home plate on teammate Andrelton Simmons' bunt during the fourth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. Simmons' bunt was ruled out and Ross went back to first base. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen, right, tosses the ball to Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) as St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, left, heads back to first base during the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. Holliday was safe. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen works during the first inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig, right, tosses an Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado-hit ball to Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse for an out during the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) works during the first inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)</p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, left, reacts after a throwing error during the fourth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Adron Chambers, left, crosses home plate after a bad throw from Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (not shown) as Braves catcher David Ross, right, tries to make the catch during the seventh inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves officials pick up trash on the field as security stand by during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris to defeat the Braves 6-3. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p><p>Umpire Sam Holbrook, right, listens to Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, after a call during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The game was stopped after officials decided Braves' Andrelton Simmons was out on the infield fly rule. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)</p><p>An Atlanta Braves official picks up trash on the field during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris to defeat the Braves 6-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>A fan holds a sign after the National League wild card playoff baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris to defeat the Braves 6-3. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p><p>Officials stand in the center of the field as fans throw trash during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris to defeat the Braves 6-3. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones tips his helmet to the crowd at his last at-bat during the ninth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris to defeat the Braves 6-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>From left to right, St. Louis Cardinals' Victor Marte, Jon Jay, Chris Carpenter and Carlos Beltran celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-3 in the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/18/13949676-beltran-big-in-pinch-as-cards-sweep-astros-at-homehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/18/13949676-beltran-big-in-pinch-as-cards-sweep-astros-at-homemlbsportsastroscardinalshouston-astroslouis-cardinalscarlos-beltrankyle-lohseyadier-molinadavid-freeseallen-craiglance-lynnWed, 19 Sep 2012 03:32:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Fernando Abad throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn smiles in the dugout after being pulled out of a baseball game during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 5-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, right, is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Lucas Harrell during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, left, is congratulated by Allen Craig after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran points into the Cardinals dugout after hitting a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig, left, is congratulated by teammates Matt Carpenter, center, and Matt Holliday after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes makes a diving catch to rob St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay of a hit during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Fernando Salas celebrates after striking out Houston Astros' Brett Wallace with the bases loaded to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/30/13577783-strasburg-dominant-nats-produce-late-to-top-cardshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/30/13577783-strasburg-dominant-nats-produce-late-to-top-cardsmlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalsnationalswashington-nationalsgio-gonzalezedwin-jacksonnl-eastadam-wainwrightjayson-werthjason-werthdavid-freesestephen-strasburgbryce-harperFri, 31 Aug 2012 02:14:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, center, celebrates his two-run home run with teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez smiles as he comes off after the first inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma can't get a ball by Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth celebrates with Bryce Harper after they scored on Adam LaRoche's two-RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth crosses home as Bryce Harper follows behind to score on Adam LaRoche's two-RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a two-RBI single during the inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals Matt Holliday, right, celebrates with third base coach Jose Oquendo as he heads home after his two-run homer during the third inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates with Skip Schumaker (55) after Freese's two-run homer during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) celebrates with Michael Morse after scoring on Adam LaRoche's single during the first inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, left, celebrates with his teammates after his two-run homer during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Umpire Wally Bell talks with Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals Michael Morse, left, celebrates with Adam LaRoche after LaRoche's two-run homer in the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the second inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delievrs during the first inning of a baseball game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Moisture flies off the the hand of Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the third inning of a baseball game in the rain against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook throws during the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/21/13403791-cardinals-beat-astros-13-5-for-3-game-sweephttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/21/13403791-cardinals-beat-astros-13-5-for-3-game-sweepmlbsportsastroscardinalshouston-astroslouis-cardinalskyle-lohseadam-wainwrightdavid-freeselucas-harrellWed, 22 Aug 2012 03:15:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) scores on a single by Skip Schumaker as Houston Astros' Jason Castro waits for the ball in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina connects on an RBI single against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay (19) scores on a balk by Houston Astros pitcher Lucas Harrell as Astros' Jason Castro, left, watches in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Lucas Harrell throws to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay (19) slides into second with a double as Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) waits for the ball in the first inning in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) sets to deliver in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso doubles to left as Houston Astros catcher Chris Snyder, right, looks on in the second inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Houston Astros center fielder Brandon Barnes makes a catch on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Houston Astros' Ben Francisco connects for an infield single as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese misses the ball hit by Houston Astros' Brett Wallace in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis. Freese was charged with an error on the play. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Houston Astros center fielder Brian Bogusevic (19) makes the catch before colliding with right fielder Ben Francisco (3) on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) delivers as shortstop Tyler Greene gets set in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Houston Astros' Scott Moore (46) takes first after being hit by a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook (35) in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13286478-goldschmidt-young-hr-in-9th-for-2-1-d-backs-winshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13286478-goldschmidt-young-hr-in-9th-for-2-1-d-backs-winsdiamondbacksmlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalsarizona-diamondbackschris-youngmatt-hollidayadam-wainwrightdavid-freesejason-mottejaime-garciajon-jayallen-craigpaul-goldschmidtrookie-joe-kellyWed, 15 Aug 2012 03:08:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay cannot reach a ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly (58) delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ian Kennedy sets to deliver in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, left, reaches to tag St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday after he struck out in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Joe Saunders watches a two-run home run hit by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, celebrates with third base coach Matt Williams after his solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young breaks his bat on a swing in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese connects for a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Joe Saunders (34) delivers in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright kicks at the dirt on the mound as Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt circles the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Trevor Cahill sets to deliver a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Aaron Hill (2) stops short as he tries to steal second, while St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso waits to apply the tag in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 in St. Louis. Hill was out. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/23/12915443-dodgers-lose-again-with-ramirez-7-4-to-cardinalshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/23/12915443-dodgers-lose-again-with-ramirez-7-4-to-cardinalsmlbsportsdodgerscardinalslouis-cardinalslos-angeleslos-angeles-dodgersrafael-furcallos-angeles'jake-westbrookadam-wainwrightchad-billingsleyclayton-kershawdavid-freeseluis-cruzmatt-carpenterTue, 24 Jul 2012 03:36:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley sets to deliver a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday climbs the wall in an attempt to catch the home run ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Luis Cruzin the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp follows through on his single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp (27) cracks a smile as he is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly after he was caught in a prolonged rundown between third and home in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Luis Cruz, center, celebrates with teammates Andre Ethier (16) and Adam Kennedy (3), as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina looks on, after they all scored on Cruz's three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly stumble out of the batters box after hitting the ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis. Kelly grounded out to third on the play.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly delivers the pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, July 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso (33) scores from first on a double by Adam Wainwright as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Matt Treanor waits for the late throw in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig shatters his bat as he grounds out to third in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis gets brushed back by a pitch as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina waits for the ball in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>A St. Louis Cardinals fan surveys the crowd as the Busch Stadium scoreboard shows the temperature at 102 degrees in the second inning of a baseball game between the Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers in the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright delivers in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier celebrates with teammates after scoring on a ground-rule double by Juan Rivera in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman writhes in pain after being hit in the leg by a pitch from Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Three young St. Louis Cardinals fans sit alone atop an empty section of seats in 102 degree heat in the second inning of a baseball game between the Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez hits a triple against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse delivers in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez points to the dugout, as St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese looks on, after hitting a triple in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay is unable to catch a triple by Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chris Capuano delivers in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday wipes away the sweat during his at bat in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso leaps over a sliding Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier after throwing to first to get Hanley Ramirez and complete the double play in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook delivers the pitch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starter Chris Capuano delivers a pitch as St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay takes a lead off first in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, left, is tagged out at the plate by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Matt Treanor as he tries to score from third on a double-play ball hit by Jake Westbrook in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/05/12585836-rangers-darvish-cardinals-freese-win-fan-votehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/05/12585836-rangers-darvish-cardinals-freese-win-fan-votemlbsportsfinalvotelouis-cardinalskansas-cityall-startexas-rangersstaryu-darvishdavid-freeseThu, 5 Jul 2012 23:47:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) sits in the team's dugout between innings during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>This July 1, 2012 photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Arlington, Texas.  Darvish will not make his final scheduled start of the first half as the Texas Rangers attempt to get him some extra rest in his first season in the majors. Both the team and Darvish said Wednesday there is nothing physically wrong with the 25-year-old right-hander. Darvish was scheduled to start Friday, but rookie Martin Perez will take his place. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese dives and stops a ball hit for a single by Pittsburgh Pirates' Drew Sutton during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 1, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese follows through on a two-RBI single against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning in a baseball game on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/12/12193544-freese-drives-in-three-runs-in-cardinals-victoryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/12/12193544-freese-drives-in-three-runs-in-cardinals-victorymlbsportscardinalswhite-soxchicago-white-soxlouis-cardinalscarlos-beltrandavid-freesejose-quintanalance-lynnWed, 13 Jun 2012 03:09:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn (32) celebrates with third base coach Joe McEwing after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright winds up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn watches his solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starter Jose Quintana pitches in the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Lance Lynn pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starterJake Peavy pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran (3) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Shane Robinson (43) can't quite outrun the throw to Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko in the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez signs autographs for the fans before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy kicks at the mound, while St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran circles the bases on a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>CORRECTS TO TWO-RUN HOME RUN NOT SOLO HOME RUN - St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese connects for a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook throws in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd kicks at the mound after giving up a bases-loaded two-RBI single to St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Adams in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, June 14, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Adams heads for first base as he watches his two-RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/05/12076201-lynn-wins-9th-as-cards-beat-astros-14-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/05/12076201-lynn-wins-9th-as-cards-beat-astros-14-2mlbsportsastroscardinalshouston-astroslouis-cardinalsdavid-freesejustin-maxwelljaime-garciaallen-craigdaniel-descalsojose-altuvelance-lynnWed, 6 Jun 2012 03:24:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig breaks his bat on a line-drive single against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) walks off the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Houston Astros' Justin Maxwell, left, in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Houston. Garcia pitched only two innings, giving up five hits and six runs. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright delivers against the Houston Astros in the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran (3) heads for home plate behind Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro to score on a single by Allen Craig in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros pitcher Bud Norris, left, rubs the ball after giving up a solo home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, right, in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso watches the ball go over the wall on a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Lynn delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros' J.A. Happ delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros' Jed Lowrie watches the ball go over the wall for a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran connects for a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/17/11740098-crawfords-2-rbis-help-giants-beat-cardinals-7-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/17/11740098-crawfords-2-rbis-help-giants-beat-cardinals-7-5mlbsportscardinalsgiantslouis-cardinalssan-francisco-giantsmatt-cainmike-mathenydavid-freesejaime-garciabrandon-crawfordThu, 17 May 2012 05:09:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal breaks his bat on a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, right, is congratulated by third base coach Jose Oquendo (11) after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig, bottom, cannot catch a base hit by San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner as second baseman Tyler Greene (27) looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey singles off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia to score Giants' Gregor Blanco during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Charlie Culberson, left, tags out St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) at second base as Freese tried to advance on his single during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Mat Cain works against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese watches his sacrifice fly off San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain in the first inning of a baseball game to score Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, right, steals second base as San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford reaches for the ball during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/01/11493881-bedard-pirates-beat-cardinals-6-3-avoid-sweephttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/01/11493881-bedard-pirates-beat-cardinals-6-3-avoid-sweepmlbsportspiratescardinalslouis-cardinalspittsburgh-piratescarlos-beltranmatt-hollidayerik-bedardadam-wainwrightpedro-alvarezdavid-freeseWed, 2 May 2012 03:29:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, right, argues a call with first base umpire Angel Campos during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Tabata, right, is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Tabata smiles as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, right, receives congratulations from third base coach Jose Oquendo as Holliday rounds the bases on a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, right, is congratulated by Matt Holliday after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle is ejected from the game by home plate umpire Angel Campos during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE OUT ALTON OUT</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn, left, is congratulated by Kyle Lohse after being pulled out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. Lynn gave up two runs on three hits. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Rod Barajas, right, walks off the field after being ejected from a baseball game by home plate umpire Angel Campos, left, as Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, second from left argues with Campos, while umpire crew chief Dale Scott, second from right, stands in the middle during the second inning of the Pirates' baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. Hurdle was also thrown out of the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett adjusts his cap after giving up a single to St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran, center, is congratulated by teammates Matt Carpenter, left, and Jake Westbrook after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. Beltran also hit a three-run home run in the first inning. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett, right, walks off the mound as St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>THIS DELETES REFERENCE TO THE SCORE - St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, May 3, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>THIS DELETES REFERENCE TO THE SCORE - Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Erik Bedard throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, May 3, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Erik Bedard throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, May 3, 2012, in St. Louis. The Pirates won 6-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/23/11361185-freese-lynn-lead-cardinals-over-cubs-5-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/23/11361185-freese-lynn-lead-cardinals-over-cubs-5-1mlbsportscardinalscubslouis-cardinalschicago-cubsalfonso-sorianojoe-matherdavid-freeselance-lynnTue, 24 Apr 2012 03:19:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' Jaime Garcia pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) high-fives Matt Holliday after Holliday scored on a sacrifice fly by Yadier Molina during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano (12) is unable to catch a foul ball off the bat of St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus (9) slides past St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Yadier Molina to score in the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Lance Lynn delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning during a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso (33) crosses home plate safely on a Matt Carpenter single as Chicago Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger tries to apply the tag in the third inning during a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) </p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Chris Volstad delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/14/11199801-cards-scratch-3rd-baseman-freese-from-lineuphttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/14/11199801-cards-scratch-3rd-baseman-freese-from-lineupmlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalsfreesedavid-freeseSat, 14 Apr 2012 16:44:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/09/11107797-vottos-4-hits-help-reds-rally-past-cards-4-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/09/11107797-vottos-4-hits-help-reds-rally-past-cards-4-3mlbsportscardinalsredslouis-cardinalscincinnati-redscarlos-beltranlouis-cardinals'kyle-lohsejake-westbrookyadier-molinajoey-vottodavid-freesechris-heiseyTue, 10 Apr 2012 01:56:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) is congratulated by Lance Berkman (12) after Freese hit a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey during the first inning of an MLB baseball game, Monday, April 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>St Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of an MLB baseball game, Monday, April 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of an MLB baseball game, Monday, April 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>St. Louis Cardianls Carlos Beltran runs to home plate after he hit a home run in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati Tuesday April 10, 2012. Looking on is Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake who gave up the home run. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>St. Louis Cardianls Kyle Lohse pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati Tuesday April 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati Tuesday April 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>St. Louis Cardianls Daniel Descalso gets forced out at second base as Cincinnati Reds Zack Cozart completes a double play with a throw to first in the second inning of their baseball game in Cincinnati Tuesday April 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds Brandon Phillips laughs with with Reds owner Bob Castellini, center and manager Dusty Baker, left, after announcing his signing of a six year contract at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati Tuesday April 10, 2012. Phillips signed a six-year, $72.5 million contract through the 2017 season. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds Brandon Phillips smiles as he talks with the media after the announcement of his signing of a six year contract at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati Tuesday April 10, 2012. Phillips signed a six-year, $72.5 million contract through the 2017 season. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay watches his two-run double off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/06/11061746-lance-lynn-impressive-cardinals-rout-brewers-9-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/06/11061746-lance-lynn-impressive-cardinals-rout-brewers-9-3mlbsportscardinalsbrewerslouis-cardinalsmilwaukee-brewersalbert-pujolszack-greinkecorey-hartmilwaukee-brewers'nl-centraldavid-freeselance-lynnFri, 6 Apr 2012 23:25:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitcher Yovani Gallargo reacts after giving up a two-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the third inning of an opening day baseball game on Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese, center, receives a high-five from teammate Lance Berkman (12) after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of an opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. Cardinals' Yadier Molina (4) looks on. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina reacts after hitting a home run in the second inning of an opening day baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo delivers during the first inning of an opening day baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman (12) talks to starting pitcher Jamie Garcia, left, during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) </p><p>Fans give a standing ovation to Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, including team owner Mark Attanasio, lower left, during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Miss America Laura Kaeppeler throws out the ceremonial first pitch before an opening day baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jamie Garcia delivers during the second inning of an opening day baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jamie Garcia delivers a pitch to the Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks, right, during the third inning of an opening day baseball game, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal slides into second with a stolen base ahead of the tag by Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez during the fourth inning of an opening day baseball game, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart hits a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright delivers a pitch to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, top, forces out Milwaukee Brewers' Nyjer Morgan and throws on to first base to complete a double play on Brewers' Ryan Braun during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez (11) forces out St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) and throws to first base to complete a double play on Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Lynn pitches to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 8, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal singles to score a run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart watches his solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Mat Gamel (24) congratulates Corey Hart (1) after Hart's solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/04/11026530-cards-miss-out-on-sweep-in-4-3-loss-to-redshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/04/11026530-cards-miss-out-on-sweep-in-4-3-loss-to-redsmlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalskyle-lohsegreat-american-ball-parkadam-wainwrightdavid-freesemiami-marlinsThu, 5 Apr 2012 03:29:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso (33), shortstop Rafael Furcal (15), right fielder Carlos Beltran (3) and left fielder Matt Holliday (7) high-five each other after the Cardinals defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1 during the Opening Day baseball game, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran (3) watches as center fielder Jon Jay hits the wall after catching a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton in the seventh inning of the Opening Day baseball game, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Miami. The Cardinals defeated the Marlins 4-1. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Kyle Lohse delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of the Opening Day baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Miami. Lohse didn't allow a hit until the seventh inning and pitched into the eighth to help the World Series champion Cardinals spoil the Marlins' debut in their new ballpark, 4-1. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte, left, celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina after the Cardinals defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1i n the Opening-Day baseball game, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart hits a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright delivers a pitch to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, top, forces out Milwaukee Brewers' Nyjer Morgan and throws on to first base to complete a double play on Brewers' Ryan Braun during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez (11) forces out St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese (23) and throws to first base to complete a double play on Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/20/10778010-freese-gets-car-but-wheres-series-saving-ballhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/20/10778010-freese-gets-car-but-wheres-series-saving-ballmlbsportscardinalsworld-series-mvpsouvenirsfreesedavid-freeseTue, 20 Mar 2012 17:46:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a three-run home run in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. St. Louis won 4-2. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>A young fan hands a baseball to St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese for an autograph after a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. St. Louis won 4-2. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese is greeted at home plate by teammates Eugenio Velez, left, and Adron Chambers after batting them in on a three-run home run in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, March 18, 2012. St. Louis won 4-2. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)</p><p>Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) is tagged out trying to steal third base by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Monday, March 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/13/10672084-freese-molina-homer-cardinals-beat-mets-7-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/13/10672084-freese-molina-homer-cardinals-beat-mets-7-1mlbsportscardinalsmetsnew-york-metslouis-cardinals'adam-wainwrightyadier-molinadavid-freeseTue, 13 Mar 2012 19:53:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/30/8549900-fan-no-regrets-about-returning-game-6-homer-ballhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/30/8549900-fan-no-regrets-about-returning-game-6-homer-ballmlbhistoricworld-seriesserieslouis-cardinalsballus-newsdavid-freesedave-huyetteSun, 30 Oct 2011 19:22:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese reacts after hitting a solo home run off a pitch by Texas Rangers' Mark Lowe in the 11th inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 10-9. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a solo home run off a pitch by Texas Rangers' Mark Lowe in the 11th inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 10-9. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>Teammates celebrate with St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese after Freese hit a walk-off home run during the 11th inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won the game 10-9 to tie the series 3-3. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/29/8537240-cards-rangers-give-baseball-quite-a-run-in-serieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/29/8537240-cards-rangers-give-baseball-quite-a-run-in-seriesmlbsportsworld-seriesseriesdavid-freeseelvis-andrusSat, 29 Oct 2011 17:35:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson slaps hands with fans at DFW Airport in Grapevine, Texas, early morning Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. The Texas Rangers lost in seven games to the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)</p>