Solarte drives in career-best 6 runs, Padres beat Cards 12-4
Yangervis Solarte homered and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hedges also went deep and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-4 on Tuesday night.
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63-62, 3rd in NL Cent
Rumor Central: Randal Grichuk a trade candidate this offseason?
The Cardinals are expected to deal from their surplus of outfielders this winter, and Randal Grichuk could be a vulnerable candidate.
Piscotty to stay with Cardinals
Recalled to be the 26th man for Sunday's Little League Classic, Stephen Piscotty will remain with St. Louis after the team announced 1B Luke Voit was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday to return the roster to 25. Piscotty hit .313 in eight games with Memphis after being demoted earlier this month.
BBTN: Little League Classic, Pressure On Astros, More
Keith Law talks to Jerry Crasnick and Eric Karabell about the Little League Classic, why there doesn't seem to be that much pressure on the Astros and more. Plus, Alex Speier on Rafael Devers and the streaking Red Sox, and Todd Radom unveils the 6th best logo in baseball history.
BBTN Scoreboard: Fun In Williamsport, Verlander Stellar, Cubs Get Important W
Josh Macri recaps all of Sunday's MLB action, including a fun time in Williamsport, an important win for the Cubs, a stellar performance by Justin Verlander, Sox-Yanks & more.
Photos: Little Leaguers get major league treat
Players at the Little League World Series in Williamsport get their first taste of the big leagues when the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals come to town.
Bell powers Pirates past Cards 6-3 in Little League Classic
Josh Bell homered and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in the Little League Classic on Sunday night.
Cardinals adopt inflatable kangaroo tradition from Australian LLWS team
The St. Louis Cardinals had some fun with the Australian Little League World Series team, even learning a new tradition.
Major leaguers hang out with little leaguers (1:27)
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer
Introductions in Williamsport. Nice night in the Keystone State.
Randal Grichuk from LLWS to MLB
Randal Grichuk reflects on playing in the Little League World Series.
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer
The Cardinals are taking infield and going through BP ahead of tonight's first-of-its-kind MLB Little League Classic.
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer
Soon: big-league ball in a minor league park in the home of the Little League World Series. Bowman Field looks sharp.
Making sense of the NL Central race
What are the remaining schedules, certainties and X factors for the contenders? Here's a closer look.
Like kids again: Cardinals, Pirates enjoying experience at LLWS
Little leaguers and their families were excited to have the Cardinals and Pirates in Williamsport for the Little League World Series on Sunday, but they weren't the only ones having a good time.
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer
Just before one of this afternoon's Little League World Series games, Pirates and Cardinals players who played in the LLWS were given replica jerseys from the time they appeared in the event as kids. Shouted the Cards' Tommy Pham to teammate Lance Lynn: "That won't fit you anymore!" Fellow Cardinal Randal Grichuk and Pirate Max Moroff also played in Williamsport.
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer
After arriving in Williamsport, PA, for tonight's MLB Little League Classic, the Cardinals welcomed onto the field the Little Leaguers from North Carolina.
Defensive outfield tiers: Cardinals among middle of the pack
The Cardinals have two players who are doing well defensively, but one that is dragging the rest of the group down.
Familiar feel for three in Williamsport
The crowd at Sunday's game at Bowman Field will primarily consist of players and families of the 16 teams competing in the Little League World Series, something three members of the Cardinals and Pirates have experienced.
Coley Harvey ESPN Staff Writer
So you're wondering what's up with this picture of an aircraft hanger. Later this morning, the Pirates and Cardinals will arrive here ahead of their Sunday night baseball game in Williamsport, PA ... home of the Little League World Series.
Then & now: See how MLB Little League Classic's stars have changed
Before the Cardinals and Pirates take the field for a major league showdown in Williamsport, we take a trip down memory lane to their Little League days.
Frazier HR, 3 hits, Pirates top Cards 6-4 to end 6-game skid
Adam Frazier homered, doubled and singled as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 Saturday to end a six-game losing streak.
Carpenter homers, Cardinals outlast Pirates 11-10
Matt Carpenter homered in the second inning to send the St. Louis Cardinals on to an 11-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Strong stretch drive could lead to big payday for Lance Lynn
Despite coming off a 2016 season missed due to Tommy John surgery, Lance Lynn has shown no signs of wearing down. If he finishes strong he could move into the Johnny Cueto/Jordan Zimmermann 2015-16 free agency tier.
Cards place Wainwright (elbow) on 10-day DL
Limited to just 11 innings over three starts since returning from the disabled list, Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright landed on the DL again Friday, this time because of an elbow impingement.
2017 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 67 | 57 | .540 | - | W4 |
| Milwaukee | 65 | 61 | .516 | 3 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 63 | 62 | .504 | 4.5 | L3 |
| Pittsburgh | 60 | 66 | .476 | 8 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 53 | 73 | .421 | 15 | L2 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.977th
Quality Starts673rd
WHIP1.3012th
BAA.25412th
Runs58716th
Batting Average.2627th
On Base Percentage.3365th
Slugging Percentage.43114th
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