Shildt still searching for hitter to seize Cardinals' leadoff role
Although his pen wrote a familiar name in a familiar place Saturday, Cardinals manager Mike Shildt continues to see the leadoff spot in his lineup as less permanent than the ink implies and not, by default, Matt Carpenter’s. Matchups against…
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St. Louis Cardinals: July-changing roster moves announced
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced roster moves that will change how the team views the rest of July as well as the Deadline. What changes happened? Matt Carpenter had been out for the St. Louis Cardinals since about 10 days ago but as the second half of the season opens up on Friday with […] St. Louis Cardinals: July-changing roster moves announced - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Cardinals notebook: Carpenter hits IL with illness, back spasms
SEATTLE — The extended and unplanned absence of leadoff hitter Matt Carpenter until after the All-Star break frees manager Mike Shildt to audition other options at what’s become one of the least productive spots in the Cardinals’ lineup.
Carpenter scratched (stomach illness), so Cardinals turn hard right vs. Padres
SAN DIEGO — The plan was to bring Matt Carpenter back to the lineup Sunday, after the team's usual leadoff hitter and third baseman had a good three-game break and four days away from the lineup.
Goold: A year after a San Diego break led to a breakout, Carpenter's back searching for his swing
SAN DIEGO — At a favorite breakfast joint in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter nearly a year ago, Matt Carpenter mixed some eggs with, yes, salsa and dug in for a conversation that would change his season by not changing much…
