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All-time ranking of some of St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols’ hitting feats accomplished Saturday night in Game 3 of the 2011 World Series.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols had a performance for the ages on Saturday night, hitting three home runs against the Texas Rangers in a 16-7 win in Game 3 of the 2011 World Series.

Looking at Thursday’s pitching performances by Jaime Garcia and Jason Motte of the St. Louis Cardinals in historical context.

Top St. Louis Cardinals World Series hitting stats in team history.

After an .071 average from their designated hitters in the 2004 and 2006 World Series, the St. Louis Cardinals can look to more from Allen Craig in 2011.

St. Louis Cardinals-Philadelphia Phillies NLDS Game 5 was third-most commented upon sporting event last week.

The top nine payroll teams in Major League Baseball are at home watching the LCS, with seven of them having missed the playoffs entirely.

Chris Carpenter’s seventh post-season win tied him with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson for the most in St. Louis Cardinals history.

The St. Louis Cardinals have angered some of their visitors from Milwaukee due to their NLCS seating policy for player families and friends.

First baseman Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals logged a number of milestones in their NLCS Game 2 victory Monday night.

With a huge game in NLCS Game 2 Monday night, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols moved into the MLB career top ten in post-season home runs and RBI.

Looking at the best playoff pitching performances in the history of the St. Louis Cardinals.

On the eve of NLCS Game 1, Milwaukee starter Zack Greinke ripped St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter.

Major League Baseball has announced television plans for the 2011 League Championship Series.

The away team has won the last three National League Division Series-deciding Game 5’s. That should be good news for the St. Louis Cardinals, right?

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese drove in four runs Wednesday night. Only one player had more RBI in a post-season game in team history.

According to a new report, the National League Division Series will generate $5.2 million per game to the St. Louis region.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa criticized the umpiring on camera during Sunday’s NLDS Game 2.

Clarifying options available to the St. Louis Cardinals in setting their 2011 NLDS roster.

The St. Louis Cardinals face a number of decisions as they set their first-round playoff roster. Who would you select and why?

The St. Louis Cardinals have a number of choices as they set their playoff rotation. Who would you start and why?

Tickets go on sale Monday for St. Louis Cardinals’ potential Thursday game with Atlanta and first-round series against Atlanta.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Phillies have a wild card preference, they may have a major hand in its selection.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is only the fourth catcher in team history to collect 30 doubles in a season.

With declining attendance and the future of Albert Pujols to be determined, how will the St. Louis Cardinals approach this off-season?

The St. Louis Cardinals are on track for their lowest attendance total since 2004 and biggest year-to-year decline in at least that long, with four straight years of greater percentage declines than MLB.

Looking back at the St. Louis Cardinals’ use of aged pitchers since 1996.

During their long history, the St. Louis Cardinals have come back from some large deficits to take over first place.

Help is needed to identify a one-time St. Louis Cardinals player.

The St. Louis Cardinals used their entire bullpen in Friday night’s loss to Cincinnati. It is a rarer occurrence than you might think.

An earlier St. Louis Cardinals hitting star relied on his father for regular hitting instruction, like Colby Rasmus is today.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is moving up career hit lists while improving his 2011 totals as well.

Upcoming Curt Flood HBO special serves as Trojan horse for a writer’s attack on an ex-star player.

An introduction to a new site that offers a different look at baseball from a historical perspective.

The 20-game hitting streak of St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot ended on Wednesday night, short of past team greats.

In terms of crucial RBI for the St. Louis Cardinals, Daniel Descalso’s 2011 start trails only Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols in the last 60 years.

The seats from long-time home of the Arkansas Travelers, Ray Winder Field, were given away last weekend.

Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman’s remarks critical of the St. Louis Cardinals are receiving wide coverage.

Speculation that Albert Pujols may end up as a Chicago Cub starting in 2012 is growing and the two sides are contributing.

The St. Louis Cardinals had a trio of unusually well-pitched games this past weekend – their best in almost four decades.

The author of the best guest article posted on The Cardinal Nation Blog receives a free pair of tickets to the Cardinals’ May 17 game and will attend a special pre-game event.

Examining inhibitors that might keep Albert Pujols from being granted an ownership stake in the St. Louis Cardinals.

Our Cardinals Social Media Night contest submissions continue with a look back at old-time ballparks in St. Louis.

It won’t bring back 20 missing St. Louis Cardinals broadcasts, but some unhappy customers are getting concessions from AT&T U-Verse.

Is Albert Pujols’ impending free agency affecting his results on the field? The first of our reader contest submissions digs into the question.

The author of the best article submitted to The Cardinal Nation Blog will receive a free pair of tickets to the Cardinals’ May 17 game and attend a special pre-game event.

The St. Louis Cardinals rank eighth in the 2011 MLB Fan Cost Index with a 3.1 percent increase compared to 2010.

Highlights from Sunday’s final St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Wednesday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter and Port St. Lucie, Florida. Kyle Lohse had a day to forget.

Highlights from Tuesday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

The Florida’s East Coast futures of the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals may be linked.

Highlights from Sunday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter and Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Highlights from Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter and Port St. Lucie, Florida.

The St. Louis Cardinals are the 11th-most valuable team in Major League Baseball, according to Forbes Magazine.

Highlights from Wednesday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Tuesday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Monday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Sunday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

Highlights from Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter and Port St. Lucie, Florida.

MLB Network analysts John Hart and Harold Reynolds answer St. Louis Cardinals questions in support of their 30 Clubs in 30 Days Cardinals segment.

Highlights from Thursday’s St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training games from Jupiter, Florida.

The timing of past St. Louis Cardinals spring minor league roster moves follow a general pattern that may occur again in 2011.

The timing of past St. Louis Cardinals spring roster moves follow a general pattern that may occur again in 2011.

Sharing a discovery of a neat new feature MLB has introduced into their online offerings.

The St. Louis Cardinals are playing two games at once on Thursday afternoon. One split-squad game is on radio. The other is on TV. Here’s how to find them.

29 of 33 St. Louis Cardinals spring games can be watched or listened to if one is willing to search a bit.

Looking back at when the St. Louis Cardinals declined from second place one year to a poorer finish the next.

Looking back at when the St. Louis Cardinals improved from second place one year to first place the next.

While the St. Louis Cardinals have twice experienced the loss of a 20-game winner for the entire next season, neither case turned out well.

Bad feelings remain in New York even after a new deal with Derek Jeter was done. Could the same thing happen in St. Louis with Albert Pujols?

What did St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols say about his contract in spring training camps during the most recent two springs?

Catch all the new St. Louis Cardinals articles, videos and more from spring training, posted on FOX Sports Midwest’s website daily.

The Batavia Muckdogs are attracting interest and are expected to be sold this year. Where they will play in 2012 remains an open question.

Almost one in every three 2011 St. Louis Cardinals spring training games may be available on television.

The St. Louis Cardinals risked a small missed opportunity cost in releasing infielder Felipe Lopez in September. It looks like it didn’t matter.

St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III outlines team finances and specifically those surrounding new Busch Stadium.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ local television contract has as many more years to run, seven, as the possible duration of Albert Pujols’ next contract.

St. Louis Cardinals baseball will be back on the airwaves starting March 1.

The St. Louis Cardinals have selected the vendor for their new dynamic ticket pricing starting in 2011.

Palm Beach County Florida officials are holding Roger Dean Stadium improvements hostage until the St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins agree to stay beyond 2017.

Thoughts about why the Albert Pujols contract negotiations with the St. Louis Cardinals appear to be moving so slowly.

An approach to frame consideration of steroids era players for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Some baseball writers criticize their award-voting peers while others attack those who critique them.

Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire is losing ground in his Hall of Fame candidacy.

The first slate of national television broadcasts has been announced with 15 St. Louis Cardinals contests included.

Whitey Herzog entered Baseball’s Hall of Fame and his number was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals in July.

Autograph prices at the St. Louis Cardinals fan event, Winter Warm-Up, are generally flat to slightly down for 2011.

Considering the candidacies of four former St. Louis Cardinals on the 2011 Hall of Fame ballot.

Why would a former commissioner want Major League Baseball players to push for team ownership shares?

Identifying how efficient each team had to be with its money to reach the playoffs and the cost efficiency of individual St. Louis Cardinals players.

One columnist suggests the St. Louis Cardinals should sign Derek Jeter to replace Albert Pujols.

Looking at WAR and player salaries to determine which players helped and hurt the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals.

Looking at WAR and player payrolls to determine which clubs got their money’s worth.

The Boston Red Sox shrewdly saw a compensation draft pick in a player the St. Louis Cardinals simply wanted to be rid of.