Cardinals seeking spot to use Miller

The Cardinals are looking for a situation to bring their top Draft pick from 2009, Shelby Miller, into a Grapefruit League game. Tuesday’s game did not bring that situation.

Valencia’s late homer sinks Cardinals

Third-base prospect Danny Valencia hit a solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to break a tie as the Twins edged the Cardinals, 7-6, on Tuesday. Justin Morneau doubled in a pair, giving him six RBIs this spring.

Craig likely to make debut Wednesday

One way or another, it appears Allen Craig, who has sat out the Cardinals’ first six games due to a sore left quadriceps, will finally make his 2010 Spring Training debut on Wednesday.

Iglesias savors first homer with Boston

His Red Sox career is in its infancy, so Jose Iglesias doesn’t have many memorable moments in his career. He added perhaps his first one on Monday afternoon in a Grapefruit League contest against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Beckett’s timing just right on perfect day

Josh Beckett’s second outing of the spring couldn’t have gone much better. Facing the Cardinals on Monday afternoon, the Red Sox’s ace pitched three perfect innings while striking out three.

Competition revs up for fifth starter

One of the biggest decisions facing Tony La Russa and Dave Duncan didn’t get any easier Sunday. The leading candidates for the lone vacancy in the Cardinals’ starting rotation both acquitted themselves well in the club’s 7-4 win over the Marlins.

Signs point to good start for Lohse

Although he allowed six hits and a walk in 2 2/3 innings in the Cardinals’ 6-5 10th-inning loss to the Marlins on Saturday, Kyle Lohse was smiling after he pitched. He came through it healthy.

Hensley impresses in Marlins’ victory

The Marlins’ Chris Coghlan was 2-for-3 with a double, and Clay Hensley was impressive with four strikeouts in his three innings Saturday against the Cardinals.

Johnson makes spring debut Saturday

Towering Josh Johnson, who signed a four-year, $39 million contract in the offseason, will make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Cardinals at 1:05 p.m. ET at Roger Dean Stadium.

Figueroa’s sterling outing highlights win

The Mets defeated the Cardinals, 7-3, on Friday on the road, with the team pounding out 13 hits against St. Louis pitching. Nelson Figueroa starred in the win with four shutout innings.

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