Albert Pujols sets NL mark for assists in a season by a first basemanSeptember 30th, 2009 Pujols sets NL season mark for assists at 1st baseDENVER — Albert Pujols has recorded his 181st assist of the season, setting a National League mark for first basemen. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger eclipsed the record in the fourth inning Sunday against Colorado when he flipped the ball to pitcher Kyle Lohse, who was covering first base on a grounder.
Obama still holds out hope for White Sox in playoffs, praises slugger Pujols, shortstop JeterSeptember 20th, 2009 Obama hints at Cards-Yankees postseason matchupWASHINGTON — So who will be in the World Series, Mr. President?
President Barack Obama is such a big Chicago White Sox fan that he's not making any predictions as long as his beloved home team has a mathematical shot at the playoffs.
Pujols homers twice (47), Wainwright gets 18th win as St. Louis sweeps Brewers with 5-1 winSeptember 9th, 2009 Pujols homers twice, Wainwright wins 18thMILWAUKEE — Albert Pujols hit two home runs for a majors-leading 47 and Adam Wainwright picked up his 18th win with seven scoreless innings in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
Matt Holliday, Colby Rasmus power Cardinals to 9-4 victory over NationalsAugust 30th, 2009 Holliday, Rasmus power Cardinals past NationalsST. LOUIS — Matt Holliday and Colby Rasmus each hit a three-run homer to power the surging St.
Adult Down syndrome center at St. Louis-area hospital named for Cardinals star Albert PujolsAugust 27th, 2009 Down syndrome center named for Cardinals' PujolsCHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A new center for adults with Down syndrome will bear the name of St.
Fever's Catchings tops balloting for WNBA All-Star game; Hammon, Jackson, Bird lead WestJuly 15th, 2009 Fever's Catchings tops WNBA All-Star ballotingNEW YORK — The WNBA says Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings has received the most votes for next week's All-Star game. Catchings received 94,316 votes in final results announced Tuesday, earning her sixth selection to the midseason contest and leading the balloting for the second time in her career.
Pujols, Howard, Fielder and Gonzalez will represent NL in All-Star home run derbyJuly 7th, 2009 Pujols, Howard, Fielder and Gonzalez in HR derbyNEW YORK — Former champion Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Adrian Gonzalez will represent the National League in the All-Star home run derby next week. The four sluggers are the NL's first basemen for the game July 14 at St.
Boston's Wakefield makes first All-Star team; Cards' Pujols leads votingJuly 6th, 2009 Boston's Wakefield makes first All-Star teamNEW YORK — Red Sox manager Terry Francona had a little fun with Tim Wakefield after the 42-year-old knuckleballer made his first All-Star team. The rest of Boston's major league-high six All-Stars were leaving Francona's office when the manager called for Wakefield.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter leads AL voting for 80th All-Star gameJuly 5th, 2009 Jeter leads AL All-Star votingNEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is the top AL vote-getter in balloting for the 80th All-Star game in St. Louis. Jeter will be making his 10th appearance and sixth start in the Midsummer Classic.
Home Game: Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols leads voting for All-Star game in St. LouisJuly 5th, 2009 Home Game: Cards' Pujols leads All-Star votingNEW YORK — Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game.
Youkilis overtakes Teixeira in All-Star vote; Pedroia cuts gap with KinslerJune 30th, 2009 Youkilis overtakes Teixeira in All-Star voteNEW YORK — Boston's Kevin Youkilis has moved back in front of the Yankees' Mark Teixeira with two days left in AL balloting for starters for the All-Star game in St. Louis on July 14.
Manny Ramirez drops to seventh place in NL All-Star votingJune 29th, 2009 Ramirez drops to seventh in NL All-Star votingNEW YORK — Manny Ramirez dropped one spot to seventh place in All-Star voting among NL outfielders with four days remaining in balloting for starters. The Los Angeles Dodgers star, whose 50-game drug suspension is slated to end Friday, had 1,343,011 votes and trailed Philadelphia's Raul Ibanez (2,970,139), Milwaukee's Ryan Braun (2,654.061), the Mets' Carlos Beltran (2,085,028), the Cubs' Alfonso Soriano (1,916,598), Philadelphia's Shane Victorino (1,642,248) and Milwaukee's Mike Cameron (1,345,763).
Marlins CF Ross makes costly error in 8th, Cardinals rally past Florida 6-5June 11th, 2009 Key error in 8th helps Cards get past Marlins 6-5MIAMI — Pinch-hitter Colby Rasmus hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning after a costly error by center fielder Cody Ross, sending the St. Louis Cardinals over the Florida Marlins 6-5 Thursday.
First basemen separated by 1,200 votes in latest AL All-Star votingJune 10th, 2009 Teixeira, Youkilis vying for All-Star startNEW YORK — The Yankees and Red Sox were already going head-to-head before their much-anticipated third series of the season Tuesday night. New York first baseman Mark Teixeira had overtaken Boston's Kevin Youkilis in the latest American League All-Star balloting.
Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria should be back in the starting lineup for series against YankeesJune 4th, 2009 Longoria should be in lineup by SaturdayST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
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