by Bill Pollock | Jul 6, 2011 | Sports Features
I tweeted yesterday that maybe Albert Pujols is a machine? After suffering a broken wrist, Pujols took live batting practice for the first time since June 19th and will be in the starting lineup tonight against the Reds. The club originally said that Pujols would be...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 6, 2011 | Sports Features
The Cardinals beat the Reds 8-1 and activated Albert Pujols off the disabled list, but there was no need to put him in the lineup. Matt Holliday, who found out he will participate in the Home Run Derby at the All Star game next week hit two homers. He and Lance...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 6, 2011 | Sports Features
Felipe Paulino struck out nine in six innings and allowed three runs and scattered nine hits while walking two on 120 pitches for his first victory in more than a year as the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night. Paulino (1-2) was acquired from the...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 5, 2011 | Sports Features
Cardinals first basemen Albert Pujols took indoor batting practice and fielded ground balls before Monday’s game with the Reds and reported no pain in his left wrist. He’ll be examined Tuesday morning by team doctors and could be in the lineup later that...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 5, 2011 | Sports Features
Both Chris Carpenter and Johnny Cueto of the Reds pitched well, giving up six hits each, but Mark Hamilton’s pinch hit infield single brought in Colby Rasmus in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 win and sole possession of first place in...