Paul DeJong
FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2020, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Denver. The St. Louis Cardinals finalized their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Arenado from the Rockies on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to Cardinals

Feb. 01, 2021 10:19 PM EST

St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt, left, hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt homers as Cardinals beat Lester, Cubs 7-3

By Jay Cohen Sep. 06, 2020 11:41 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader dives into third for a triple during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
McBroom, O'Hearn spark Royals to 5-4 victory over Cardinals

By Warren Mayes Aug. 26, 2020 12:21 AM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina walks off the field after a ground out by Cincinnati Reds' Freddy Galvis to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cards finally back home, rally for 3 in 9th to beat Reds 5-4

By Steve Overbey Aug. 21, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Brad Miller (15) hits a home run during the fourth inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Bote, Cubs rally past Cardinals 5-4 for doubleheader split

By Jay Cohen Aug. 17, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright stretches in right field before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
They're still here: Cardinals back after long virus absence

By Jay Cohen Aug. 15, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, July 12, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly watches a baseball scrimmage at Marlins Park in Miami. Marlins Park will have a new look for its 2020 season debut Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch to artificial turf. Also, the home team is in first place. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straight

By The Associated Press Aug. 14, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, remains quiet Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in St. Louis. Major League Baseball announced Friday night that the entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and Cardinals set for this weekend in St. Louis has been postponed after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cardinals-White Sox opener pushed back to Saturday

By Jay Cohen Aug. 13, 2020 09:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2020, file photo, members of the St. Louis Cardinals wait to be introduced before the start of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis. The Cardinals 4-game series against the Detroit Tigers was postponed Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, after more Cardinals players and staff staffers test positive for COVD-19. The series was to have been played in Detroit from Tuesday through Thursday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Entire Cubs-Cards series postponed after more positive tests

Aug. 07, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda throws to the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug 1, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
LEADING OFF: Hitters slumping, cutdown day, Scherzer's exit

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda throws to the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug 1, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
LEADING OFF: Hitters slumping, cutdown day, Scherzer's exit

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 12:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2020, file photo, members of the St. Louis Cardinals wait to be introduced before the start of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis. The Cardinals 4-game series against the Detroit Tigers was postponed Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, after more Cardinals players and staff staffers test positive for COVD-19. The series was to have been played in Detroit from Tuesday through Thursday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Cardinals return to St. Louis, get in workout ahead of games

By Dave Skretta Aug. 05, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 24, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, celebrates a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in St. Louis. Molina says he’s one of the players on his team who has tested positive for the coronavirus. The nine-time All-Star revealed his diagnosis Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in a Spanish-language Instagram post. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Cards' Yadier Molina says he tested positive for COVID-19

Aug. 04, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, July 24, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Flaherty sharp, DeJong homers, Cards beat Bucs 5-4 in opener

By Steve Overbey Jul. 24, 2020 11:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Yairo Munoz for the final out of a baseball game in St. Louis. The 32-year-old Kimbrel is looking to bounce back from one of the worst stretches of his stellar career. The seven-time All-Star closer never looked right after he got a late start last year, going 0-4 with a career-high 6.53 ERA and three blown saves in 16 chances. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Kimbrel looking to bounce back after tough debut with Cubs

By Jay Cohen Jul. 08, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Marcedes Lewis runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Green Bay, Wis. Reporters from The Associated Press spoke to more than two dozen athletes from around the globe -- representing seven countries and 11 sports -- to get a sense of how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
'We have to touch each other': Sports in the COVID-19 world

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 11:26 AM EDT