St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals infielder to undergo arthroscopic surgery

08/12/2007, ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that second baseman Adam Kennedy suffered a torn medial meniscus in his right knee and he is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery early this week.

Kennedy has been placed on the 15-day disabled list and his recovery time is estimated between 4 to 6 weeks.

To take Kennedy's spot on the active roster, the St. Louis Cardinals have recalled infielder Brendan Ryan from Triple-A Memphis.

Source: MLB

Pitcher-turned-outfielder is slated to be in starting lineup tonight

08/09/2007, ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that outfielder Rick Ankiel has been purchased from Memphis (AAA) and is scheduled to be in uniform (#49) as a starting outfielder for tonight's game against the San Diego Padres. The team will announce a corresponding roster move prior to the game.    » read more »

Time frame for his return not determined

ST. LOUIS, August 9, 2007 -- The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that infielder Scott Spiezio has been placed on Major League Baseball's restricted list.

Scott Spiezio came forward to the club concerned about possible problems related to substances he was taking unbeknown to the team's medical staff.    » read more »

08/07/2007, ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals Care, the community foundation of the St. Louis Cardinals will dedicate Lou Brock Field today in the Murphy Park neighborhood. With the dedication of Lou Brock Field, Cardinals Care has surpassed $11 Million in distribution to support kids in the St. Louis community since its inception in 1997.

"Cardinals Care is thrilled to honor Lou for the tremendous contributions he has made to the St. Louis community on and off the field," said Tim Hanser, Vice President, Community Outreach & Cardinals Care.    » read more »

08/06/2007, ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike Maroth was placed on the 15-day disabled list today, retroactive to Sunday, August 5, due to left elbow tendonitis. To take his spot on the active roster, the Cardinals have activated pitcher Tyler Johnson from the disabled list for tonight's game with the San Diego Padres.

Tyler Johnson was 1-1 with a 4.32 ERA in 37 games this season before going on the disabled list June 19 due to a left bicep injury. He made four injury rehab appearances last week between Memphis (AAA) and Springfield (AA).

Source: MLB

Renovation to be funded by $1 million Challenge Gift led by Cardinals minority owner David C. Pratt

08/02/2007, ST. LOUIS -- St. John's Mercy Medical Center today unveiled plans for a newly expanded Cardinals-themed Pediatric Cancer and Hematology Center. The improvements will be funded by a $1 million Challenge Gift led by St. Louis Cardinals minority owner David Pratt, for whom the hospital's David C. Pratt Cancer Center is named.    » read more »

19 May 2007 -- In a rematch of Major League Baseball's World Series last year, the Detroit Tigers crushed the champion St. Louis Cardinals, 14-4.

The host Tigers scored nine runs in the fifth inning Friday, on the way to amassing three more runs in one game than they did in the entire five-game World Series.

Detroit pitcher Andrew Miller tossed six scoreless innings in his first major league start. Gary Sheffield and Magglio Ordonez hit homers early in the game against the Cardinals.    » read more »

One-time opportunity allows fans to own personalized rings and jewelry patterned after the team's Official World Championship Ring

ST. LOUIS, 04/24/2007 12:54 PM ET -- St. Louis Cardinals fans now have a chance to get their very-own uniquely treasured keepsakes from the team's 2006 World Championship season through the team's newly-announced World Championship Fan Jewelry Collection that will offer fans a chance to obtain exquisite, handcrafted jewelry patterned after the Cardinals official 2006 World Championship ring.    » read more »