Patient Cardinals still shaping 2009 roster

The Cardinals made early strikes to fill roster holes, but they have work remaining to finish assembling the club, a familiar position for St. Louis.   Full story >
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Photo: The Cards have addressed shortstop by getting Khalil Greene.  (Paul Connors/AP)

Cardinals Ticket Packs are on sale right now

Cardinals Ticket Packs and all-inclusive areas are on sale now. All Ticket Packs include bonus games and a ticket to the 2009 All-Star FanFest.   Buy tickets today >
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Cardinals seek to supplement solid season

After a productive 2008, the Redbirds are out for more, adding a lefty reliever and shortstop, while still searching for a closer and another starting pitcher.   Full story >
  •  Cards prove competitive  •  2008 Year in Review  •  New in 2009: MLB Network

Photo: Signing free agent Trever Miller addressed a key need for lefty relief.  (AP)

With precedent set, Smith eagerly awaits call to Hall

Now that closers Bruce Sutter and Goose Gossage have done the honors, Lee Smith would be more than thrilled to follow his peers into the Hall of Fame.   Full story >
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Photo: Lee Smith held the career saves record, with 478, for 14 years.  (AP)

Wood rattled by bat of Ankiel as Cards beat Cubs

MLB.com is mining the Baseball's Best vault for classics, and Wednesday at 2 p.m. CT, it's Rick Ankiel's liner which beat Kerry Wood and the Cubs.   Full story >
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Photo: Rick Ankiel follows through on his game-winning single against the Cubs.  (AP)

MLB Network goes to bat in primetime debut

After years of planning, the MLB Network launched into an estimated 50 million homes Thursday with a welcome from Commissioner Bud Selig.   Full story >
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