Goold: Cards continue taking a second-guess approach

As the carousel at second base continues, is the sum of the parts producing?

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Prospect Tilson headed for shoulder surgery

The Cardinals' 2011 second-round pick injured his shoulder diving for a ball.

May 15, 2012 | 1:45 pm | Loading…

Hamilton vs. Beltran, with a cameo by Craig

Hamilton's historic offensive jag overshadows the best performance at the plate in the NL this past week.

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Goold's Lineup: Beltran, Berkman, Jones and the switcheroo

Chipper makes a final visit to St. Louis, set to retire as the best switch-hitter of his generation, right?

May 11, 2012 | 11:24 am | Loading…

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The 11 Most Influential Cardinals in club history

List starts and ends with former STL players, both of whom eventually left but not without a legacy

May 10, 2012 | 10:45 am | Loading…

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Goold's Lineup: The Cards' own teen bopper

Taveras is a rarity for club. Also: How Hamilton's 4-homer night measures up to Whiten's.

May 10, 2012 | 12:15 am | Loading…

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Craig, Freese and their longest drive competition

Monday's power display in the desert included homers that had both direction and career-best magnitude.

May 08, 2012 | 12:22 pm | Loading…

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Greene joins elite company in Rajah-like breakout

On the same date, 89 years later, Greene does what Hornsby did most often for Cardinals.

May 07, 2012 | 8:45 am | Loading…

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Glove Fest: Getting a grip on the Cards' April defense

In the regular monthly audit of the Cardinals fielding, second base is where things turn.

May 02, 2012 | 12:16 pm | Loading…

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Goold's Lineup: Molina's dash for history

Also: A press box first, a plea for a new rule for fan etiquette, Beltran's skid and Taveras' surge.

May 02, 2012 | 11:50 am | Loading…

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Craig and the Cards' future at first base

Derrick Goold asks if Allen Craig is the answer now AND later for the post-Pujols Cardinals.

May 01, 2012 | 4:45 pm | Loading…

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Navy grad makes debut in Cards organization

Before returning to active duty, Mitch Harris gets to pitch an inning.

Apr 30, 2012 | 1:09 pm | Loading…

Minor notes: Craig takes the field, Kozma cracks walk-off

In the farm report, Craig steps closer to the majors, and Drew Benes -- yes, another Benes -- throws shutout.

Apr 30, 2012 | 10:22 am | Loading…

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The joy of oh-so-early All-Star Game ballots

Is it All-Star or All-April? It's not even May and 3 sluggers eligible for your Home Run Derby vote combined have zero homers.

Apr 27, 2012 | 4:37 pm | Loading…

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Goold: Beltran's healthy heists

Struggling at the plate, Beltran had another way to help, once he asked Freese for permission.

Apr 27, 2012 | 11:25 am | Loading…

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