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In the 2012 National League Division Series, the St. Louis Cardinals came back to defeat the favored Washington Nationals.

Needing just one win to return to the World Series, the St. Louis Cardinals lost three straight to San Francisco in the National League Championship Series.

In the first-ever National League Wild Card game, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Braves on the road.

MLB special assistant Tony La Russa would like to see greater sportsmanship exhibited by players as post-season series conclude.

How does the St. Louis Cardinals 12 unearned post-season runs allowed compare to past clubs?

Over 25 percent of the runs allowed by the St. Louis Cardinals in this post-season have been unearned.

Never before did the St. Louis Cardinals log such a big difference between run scoring in playoff wins versus losses as in 2012.

Solid bullpen work has helped the St. Louis Cardinals win a dozen games in the last two post-seasons when their starter left early.

The construction of the last five St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship Series rosters indicates a major change driven by home-grown talent.

The St. Louis Cardinals had three or fewer hits just 12 times in 205 prior post-season games, but now it has happened twice in four NLDS contests.

The St. Louis Cardinals won their first World Series on this date in 1926 behind a most unlikely hero – Grover Cleveland Alexander.

Considering the St. Louis Cardinals’ roster alternatives if Jaime Garcia is out.

Adam Wainwright struck out 10 Washington Nationals, but his St. Louis Cardinals lost on Sunday.

Planned activities prior to Sunday’s and Monday’s National League Division Series Games 1 and 2 in St. Louis.

The post-season schedule for the St. Louis Cardinals if they are able to win Friday’s wild card game.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds have already clinched, but NLDS matchups are not yet set.

A quick glance at the race between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers for the second National League wild card after game #160.

A quick glance at the race between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers for the second National League wild card.

The St. Louis Cardinals final West Coast road trip (and a non-winning record in their final four games) may lead to a grueling travel schedule this coming week.

If St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is looking ahead to the National League Division Series, Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones doesn’t appear concerned about it.

Correctly answer a multi-part St. Louis Cardinals-related trivia question and win a free Baseball’s Greatest Games: 2011 World Series, Game 6 DVD Set from The Cardinal Nation Blog and A+E Networks Home Entertainment/MLB Productions.

Correctly answer a multi-part St. Louis Cardinals-related trivia question and win a free Baseball’s Greatest Games: 2011 World Series, Game 6 DVD Set from The Cardinal Nation Blog and A+E Networks Home Entertainment/MLB Productions.

An even bigger giveaway than last time! Pre-registration to answer St. Louis Cardinals-related trivia questions is required.

One month remains for Major League Baseball owners and players to agree whether or not to add a second Wild Card per league in 2012.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese was recognized again for his 2011 post-season, this time by the New York chapter of the BBWAA.

The World Champion St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly making plans to visit the White House on January 17.

In 2011, the underdog St. Louis Cardinals won their 11th championship of Major League Baseball.

The heavy underdog St. Louis Cardinals defeated the team with baseball’s best record, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the first round of the 2011 playoffs.

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated NL Central rival and 2011 Division champion Milwaukee Brewers in the Championship Series.

St. Louis Cardinals’ third baseman David Freese won the Most Valuable Player Award in both the National League Championship Series and the World Series.

Highlighting complementary two- and eight-disc sets commemorating the St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Championship.

Announcing the identities of the 10 winners of the Official 2011 World Series Highlight Film 2-Disc Set.

Ten lucky readers will receive a free copy of the 2011 World Series Highlight Film 2-Disc Set.

World Series video clips and holiday gift-buying ideas for St. Louis Cardinals fans.

Not surprisingly, the St. Louis Cardinals’ progression to the 2011 World Championship was not expected by the national media.

St. Louis Cardinals World Championship celebration starts with Sunday Victory Parade. Tickets to Busch Stadium Ceremony will be available Saturday.

Putting St. Louis’ 10-9 World Series Game 6 win into historical context while looking ahead to Friday’s Game 7.

No matter how you think the 2011 World Series might end, there is history to reinforce your view.

The St. Louis Cardinals set a post-season record for the most pitching changes, but two of them made on Monday night did not work as intended.

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.

Major League Baseball’s plan to add two wild cards may be off the table for 2011, but is far from dead.

A quick look at two proposals to expand Major League Baseball’s Wild Cards.

Major League Baseball’s commissioner sees more Wild Card teams as “very attractive.”

A collection of recent St. Louis Cardinals-related links of interest with a little commentary mixed in.

To kick off the off-season, a quick look at those who may have played their last game as St. Louis Cardinals.

Two perspectives on the Cardinals chances of coming back against the Dodgers based on past League Division Series.

Matt Holliday’s error did not end the 2009 NLDS, yet the blueprint for the blame game has been in place for a long time.

Historically-based factoids from the Cardinals’ NLDS game one loss Wednesday night.

Now available in relief, two veteran Cardinals starters have been there before.

Dana DeMuth and his crew of five umpires have been assigned to work the St. Louis-Los Angeles NLDS.

2009 is the third time this decade that the St. Louis Cardinals entered the final month with a double-digit lead. That hasn’t yet meant much in October.

The St. Louis Cardinals have not played well in recent Septembers. That doesn’t mean they will fail in October, however.

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