Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter each were hoping to bring home the top pitching prize, but both saw the NL Cy Young Award go to Giants ace Tim Lincecum on Thursday.
Whether by keeping Matt Holliday or by other means, the Cards must upgrade offensively. They also must decide on the last two starters, and whether to upgrade the 'pen.
They're each other's biggest fans. So come Thursday, Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter may both be very happy.
Tony La Russa was in the running for a record fifth Manager of the Year award from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Instead he settled for a slightly less glamorous record.
The Cardinals completed some roster housekeeping on Wednesday, adding eight players to their 40-man roster in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft.
The Arizona Fall League is set to announce the winner of the annual Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award, an honor given to the player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership.
Things are moving slowly between the Cards and Matt Holliday, and with two days before free agency begins in earnest, it is evident that the outfielder will hit the market.
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.
Colby Rasmus finished well down in the voting for NL Rookie of the Year, but every remaining BBWAA award in the National League should have a Cardinal figuring prominently.
Mike Parisi allowed one run on three hits in five innings in what was likely his final start of the Arizona Fall League season as Surprise defeated Peoria, 6-4, on Monday.
Colby Rasmus is part of a wide-open field of contenders for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
In the latest Cardinals inbox, beat reporter Matthew Leach tackles questions regarding the Matt Holliday deal, Skip Schumaker's position, the Redbirds' rotation in 2010 and more.
Coming off a monster season in which he challenged for the Triple Crown, first baseman Albert Pujols reaped a major reward Thursday, picking up his fifth Silver Slugger Award.
The Cardinals confirmed their Spring Training schedule on Thursday, marking the beginning of the official countdown to the 2010 season.
Gold Gloves were handed out in the NL on Wednesday, and the Cards had two honorees, with catcher Yadier Molina winning his second and pitcher Adam Wainwright his first.
The Cardinals still intend to hold a public reintroduction for hitting coach Mark McGwire, but the club has not gotten any closer to determining when and how that will happen.
Scott Boras held court with the media for 30 minutes Tuesday in the lobby of the O'Hare Hilton during Day 2 of Major League Baseball's General Managers' Meetings.
John Smoltz doesn't know where yet, and the role may be undetermined as well, but this much is sure: The Hall of Fame-bound right-hander does intend to pitch in 2010.
The Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Golf Tournament serves as an annual reminder of the good that can come out of even the most unimaginable tragedies.
The estate for Curt Flood is auctioning off several items from his career, including artifacts from his historic fight against baseball's reserve clause.
Todd Wellemeyer became the ninth and final Cardinals player to file for free agency on Monday, the fifth day that eligible players could formally file.
Awards season kicks off in earnest on Tuesday, and while Albert Pujols is the favorite to win the NL MVP, the Cards have some other players looking to take home some hardware.
If the Cardinals are unable to retain Matt Holliday's services, they are going to need another starting outfielder. Matthew Leach takes a look at the free agent options.
Joel Pineiro became the eighth Cardinal to file for free agency on Friday, the second day that eligible players could formally file.
The offseason is officially under way. Seven members of the 2009 Cardinals filed for free agency on Thursday, the day after the World Series ends. It was the first day that potential free agents were able to file.
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