Kyle McClellan in the mix for a spot in rotation

September 18, 2009 — Cardinals relief pitcher Kyle McClellan celebrates after inducing a ground out by Chicago’s Jeff Baker to end the top of the eighth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. (Chris Lee/P-D)

By Joe StraussST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH02/06/2010

JUPITER, FLA. — When Kyle McClellan Read the rest of this entry

Hudson gets 1-year deal with Twins

(Elise Amendola/AP)

ASSOCIATED PRESS02/05/2010

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark.
 
Second baseman Orlando Hudson and the Twins agreed Thursday night to a $5 million, one-year contract, adding another All-Star to the roster of the reigning AL Central champions.
 
Hudson gives the Twins a Read the rest of this entry

Reds obtain Aaron Miles, O. Cabrera

ASSOCIATED PRESS02/02/2010

CINCINNATI — A trade that saved some money made the Cincinnati Reds’ next shortstop affordable.

The Reds sent center fielder Willy Taveras to the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a four-player deal, then agreed to a $3.02 million, one-year deal with Orlando Cabrera to become their starting shortstop. Both teams made a series Read the rest of this entry

Reds get Aaron Miles, trade Taveras

ASSOCIATED PRESS02/01/2010

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds traded struggling center fielder Willy Taveras to the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a four-player deal that again left them without a proven leadoff hitter, and agreed to a one-year deal with shortstop Orlando Cabrera.

The Reds also sent infielder Adam Rosales to the A’s for former Cardinals Read the rest of this entry

Criticism of McGwire irks Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson

Monday, April 6, 2009 - Hall of Fame pitcher and retired Cardinals star Bob Gibson, acknowledges the crowd on opening day of the season as he rides into Busch Stadium on the back of a pickup truck before the start of the game. (Laurie Skrivan/P-D)

BY RICK HUMMEL rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-819602/01/2010

Former Cardinals slugger Read the rest of this entry

Hall of Fame got it right

By Phil RogersCHICAGO TRIBUNE01/31/2010

CHICAGO — Go ahead, don’t serve me at Harry Caray’s. Give me only the single burger, not the double cheeseburger, at the Billy Goat. Make me buy my way into Grant Park for the Blues Festival and Taste of Chicago this summer.

But I am giving the Hall of Fame props for its decision to depict Andre Dawson wearing an Expos cap Read the rest of this entry

Baseball roundup

ASSOCIATED PRESS01/29/2010

Brewers pick up Edmonds — Former Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, hoping to return to the big leagues after sitting out last season.

The 39-year-old is a career .284 hitter with 382 homers and 1,176 RBIs in 16 seasons with the Cardinals, Anaheim, San Diego and the Chicago Cubs.

A four-time Read the rest of this entry

10 Questions

01/27/2010

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St. Louis Cardinals sign former Cub pitcher Rich Hill

April 24, 2007 - Chicago Cubs pitcher Rich Hill throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers,. (M. Spencer Green/AP)

BY JOE STRAUSSST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH01/27/2010

The Cardinals may have made themselves a little bit deeper on Tuesday.

Betting no more than $575,000, the Cardinals signed ex-Chicago Cubs lefthander Read the rest of this entry

Free-agent signing list

ASSOCIATED PRESS01/26/2010

The 79 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, letter agreements for major league contracts are in parentheses:

NATIONAL LEAGUE

ARIZONA (2): Signed Bob Howry, Read the rest of this entry