Perusing the STLtoday.com sports forums is a luxury I wish I could enjoy more often. And when I do, I’m sure the forum faithfuls would rather I be out of there. Nonetheless, many of the posters do in the forums what…

Most fantasy league GMs probably can ID Ryan Ludwick. But most MLB fans probably have had only a league-leaders introduction to his breakout year within the borders of STL Sports Nation.

Maybe after today’s New York Times article by reporter Ben Shpigel, he won’t be so…

There may be some substance to this “East Coast” bias and ESPN, but how can their baseball staff flat-out ignore an injury to Albert Pujols on Tuesday night in Cincinnati? No matter, I guess, since they do have an Associated Press…

This weekend will see a lot of hardware handed out as the French Open finals are set, a Triple Crown could be had and the LPGA’s second major will be won.

Not to mention a turn-back-the-clock NBA Finals between the…

Thursday and Friday phone calls will change the life of many, Many, MANY college and prep baseballers. That’s when 30 major league baseball teams will give them a chance at The Show, albeit after several years of bus rides, meal…

I’ve always found it ironic that the NHL champions are crowned every year after the unofficial start of summer, but that doesn’t mean it should be relegated to the drain as the ice begins to melt.

By the end of…

Just a few news and notes to pass along to the citizenry:

Wednesday night’s Cards-Padres game was more than just an 11-3 power showing by the home team. Albert Pujols’ crushing liner off the face of SD starter Chris Young, followed…

A washed-out opening day to remember, even if the stats will never become official record.

Albert Pujols tags a solo homer.

Rick Ankiel delivers a two-run double.

Yadier Molina begins his march to an anticipated Gold Glove award with a two-run single (offense…

Derrick Goold’s Bird Land: “Anderson catches Matheny’s attention”

STLcardinals.com: Player page

The Birdhouse (stlcardinals.scout.com): Player profile

BaseballAmerica.com: 2007 stats

MiLB.com: Player page and last season’s stats

MemphisRedbirds.com: Matt Pagnozzi player page, stats

BaseballAmerica.com: Pagnozzi’s 2007 stats

PalmBeachCardinals.com: Henry Guerrero player page, stats

BaseballAmerica.com: Guerrero’s 2007 stats

STLcardinals.com: “Anderson looking to complete…

Derrick Goold’s Bird Land: “Pineiro delayed, return uncertain“

STLcardinals.com: Player page

MemphisRedbirds.com: 2007 stats

STLcardinals.com: “Mailbag: How will ‘pen shake out?” by MLB.com’s Matthew Leach. Also read “Hawksworth back on Cardinals’ radar” by Leach from 2007.

The Birdhouse (stlcardinals.scout.com): ” Cardinals Send Down Three More” by Brian…