Royals Sweep Tigers

Paul Byrd notched his 10th win of the year with a 5-2 win over the Tigers. Byrd went 6 1/3 innings allowing just one run. Mike Sweeney hit a two-run homer in the second inning to give the Royals 2-0 lead, they never looked back. Roberto Hernandez notched his 13th save...

Isringhausen’s Slip Costs Cards

The Redbirds lead the Brewers 2-0 in the ninth, but Jason Isringhausen served up a 2-run homer to Paul Bako, which tied the game. In the 11th inning, Milwaukee scored five runs, to win it 7-2. Isringhausen’s slip up prevented Bud Smith from getting his first win of...

Cardinals Say They Were Unaware Of Kile’s Family History

During yesterday’s game against the Brewers, Cardinal team physician Dr. George Paletta told reporters that he didn’t know about Kile’s family history of heart disease until it was reported in the media. He said that players have to fill out forms...

Senate Candidate Launches Pledge Petition Drive

One of Missouri’s U.S. Senate candidates is doing more than just venting his anger over a court ruling which finds the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional. Former St. Louis area Congressman Jim Talent has launched a “Protect the Pledge” online...

Payday Loan Bill Signed Into Law

Governor Bob Holden has signed into law legislation that caps the amount of interest that can be charged to consumers by payday loan companies. Support among state officials is not unanimous. Attorney General Jay Nixon had called on the Governor to veto the bill,...
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