Pujols, Holliday to miss more time

The Cards will be without the heart of their order for at least a few days, with Matt Holliday coming down with a right intercostal injury and Albert Pujols still dealing with a sore lower back.

Penny nearly perfect against Nats

Brad Penny was sharp in his second Grapefruit League outing, tossing four scoreless innings against the Nationals in the Cards’ 6-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

Cards’ Ryan appears ahead of schedule

Brendan Ryan’s timetable may be accelerated somewhat following a successful workout on Monday.

Red Sox flirt with no-no, walk off vs. Cards

Josh Beckett threw three perfect innings on Monday, and the Sox took a no-no into the seventh before winning, 7-6, over the Cards, thanks to Josh Reddick’s heroics in the ninth.

Timetable for Cards’ Ryan up in the air

A simple reading of the timetable for Brendan Ryan’s rehabilitation timetable from right wrist surgery goes something like this: Ryan wants to hurry back as quickly as possible, while the Cardinals want him to be cautious.

La Russa insists Cards do things right way

For everyone but manager Tony La Russa, the waiting has already gone on too long. It’s time to get to some games. On Thursday, St. Louis will begin its Grapefruit League schedule with a contest against the Mets.

Players return to camp following illness

Four Cardinals players and a coach who had been struck by an internal illness returned to camp on Sunday. The ailment has swept through the Cards’ clubhouse.

Cards formalize deal with infielder Lopez

The Cardinals have signed free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez to a one-year deal, the club announced, and he was scheduled to work out with the club on Saturday morning.

Bauman: Cards are favorites in NL Central

Though it didn’t translate to postseason success in 2009, the Cards again field a top-shelf team in ‘10 and again look like the favorites in the National League Central.

Franklin content as Cards closer, for now

The Cards are confident in Ryan Franklin, and the veteran appreciates the support as he prepares for 2010. But with his children growing up quickly, Franklin could retire after the 2011 season.

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