Jan 11th, 2010 · In a statement, the slugger said he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire's decision to admit using steroids was prompted by his decision to become hitting coach of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Oct 26th, 2009 · The man who electrified fans by hitting 70 home runs in 1998 has since fallen out of favor with many after refusing to answer questions about steroid use during a 2005 congressional hearing. He will return to the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2010 season as an aid to former manager Tony La Russa.
Sep 13th, 2007 · Rick Ankiel of the St. Louis Cardinals -- a pitcher who became a slugging outfielder, a la Babe Ruth -- has admitted taking human growth hormone. But even a batter who lifts weights and takes protein supplements still has to connect to hit home runs.
Oct 28th, 2006 · The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers last night 4-2 in Game 5 to win the World Series.
Oct 27th, 2006 · The Detroit Tigers find themselves in a hole. It's Game Five and they're down to the St. Louis Cardinals three games to one. One more win and the Cardinals clinch the championship. However, these same two teams faced off in 1968. The Tigers were down three games to one, and wound up beating the Cardinals in seven games.
Oct 27th, 2006 · The attention of baseball fans is fixed on the battle between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers as they head into game five of the World Series. But the career of Negro League player Norman "Turkey" Stearnes, who played for a Detroit team beginning in 1923, raises issues of how players from the Negro League should have been honored in the MLB Hall of Fame.
Oct 27th, 2006 · The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of winning the World Series after taking a 3-1 lead with a win over Detroit on Thursday night. The Cardinals rallied to beat the Tigers 5-4.
Oct 25th, 2006 · The St. Louis Cardinals have a 2-1 lead over the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. The Cardinals won Tuesday night's game 5-0.