Carlos Beltran

  1. Johan Santana Throws No-Hitter, First in New York Mets History

    St. Louis Cardinals ’ third baseman David Freese stepped into the batter’s box against the New York Mets at Citi Field tonight, down to his last strike in the last inning—again...

    Josh Kipnis Written by Josh Kipnis about 21 hours ago 103 reads 0 comments

  2. Should Cardinals Fans Hit the Panic Button Just Yet?

    After a good start for the St. Louis Cardinals in April, the team has come back down to earth in May. They lost their spot in first place and finished the month of May at five games under 500...

    Andrew Hermann Written by Andrew Hermann about 2 days ago 1,489 reads 4 comments

  3. MLB Power Rankings: Josh Hamilton and the Top 15 Hitters of 2012

    Memorial Day is considered by many to be the unofficial start of summer. But before the temperatures and the playoff races start to heat up, it's important to reflect on what we've learned during the season's first two months...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 5 days ago 825 reads 0 comments

  4. NL MVP Rankings: Matt Kemp, David Wright on Top, but What About Ryan Braun?

    If you were hoping for some change among the top five National League MVP candidates, this isn't the week for it. (Check out this week's NL Rookie of the Year rankings for some major shuffling...

    Ian Casselberry Written by Ian Casselberry about 10 days ago 867 reads 7 comments

  5. Fantasy Baseball: 10 Latest 'Sell High' Fantasy Trade Options

    Fantasy baseball players are a lot like stray cats. The more attached you get to them, the harder they are to get rid of. And nothing attaches you to a third baseman (or a catcher or a shortstop or anyone on the Pirates) more than a seven-homer month...

    Tim Karan Written by Tim Karan about 13 days ago 1,797 reads 0 comments

  6. Carlos Beltran: Former Cardinals Arch Enemy Becomes Their Greatest Asset

    Wherever he has been in his career, Carlos Beltran has been a thorn in the side of the St. Louis Cardinals and one of the most-hated players among Cards fans in recent memory...

    Robert Theodorson Written by Robert Theodorson about 16 days ago 430 reads 2 comments

  7. 6 Things We Learned from the Braves' Weekend Sweep of the Cardinals

    If there was any thought that a return visit to the World Series looked like an easy trip for the St. Louis Cardinals , the Atlanta Braves established themselves as a threat to ...

    Ian Casselberry Written by Ian Casselberry about 19 days ago 3,487 reads 7 comments

  8. St. Louis: Gateway to a Better Swing?

    Over the past few years, the Cardinals have taken in many players whose careers seemed to be heading anywhere but up. These players were not getting any younger and seemed like they were coming to an end of their prime...

    Andrew Hermann Written by Andrew Hermann about 20 days ago 728 reads 5 comments

  9. NL MVP Rankings: Should Matt Kemp Look over His Shoulder for Carlos Beltran?

    Could a race actually be developing among MVP contenders in the National League? Just a week ago, such a thought was inconceivable. And maybe it still should be. It's not like Matt Kemp is in a slump...

    Ian Casselberry Written by Ian Casselberry about 23 days ago 5,918 reads 42 comments

  10. Carlos Beltran: The One That Got Away for San Francisco Giants

    St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran is off to a blistering start after signing a two-year contract worth $26 million this offseason. The 35-year-old outfielder already has 10 homers to go with a batting line of ...

    Mark Reynolds Written by Mark Reynolds about 23 days ago 1,821 reads 86 comments

  11. Carlos Beltran: Why Isn't St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Getting More Attention?

    On almost any other day, a two-homer, six-RBI performance would get a lot of attention in baseball. Unfortunately for Carlos Beltran , his Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks ...

    Ian Casselberry Written by Ian Casselberry about 24 days ago 3,885 reads 6 comments

  12. Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle Against Divisional Opponents

    Up until this week, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the only team in the majors to not score more than five runs in a game. That streak ended on Monday, April 30, in Pittsburgh’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves ...

    Drew Karpen Written by Drew Karpen about 26 days ago 171 reads 2 comments

  13. St. Louis Cardinals: Back in Action Without Missing a Beat

    After the loss of star slugger Albert Pujols to free agency over the winter, the Cardinals were seen as a team surely on the mend...

    Eric Brach Written by Eric Brach about 28 days ago 387 reads 0 comments

  14. 5 Early Concerns for St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny

    Mike Matheny and the St. Louis Cardinals have no doubt enjoyed proving the early-season pundits wrong so far in 2012...

    Will Grapperhaus Written by Will Grapperhaus about 30 days ago 2,407 reads 4 comments

  15. Carlos Beltran and Lance Lynn Propel Cardinals Past A.J. Burnett and the Pirates

    Carlos Beltran had a career day at the plate and Lance Lynn kept pace with Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields for the league lead in wins on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

    Kenny DeJohn Written by Kenny DeJohn about 1 month ago 276 reads 0 comments

  16. St. Louis Cardinals: 5 Reasons Carlos Beltran Has Started so Strongly

    After losing Albert Pujols to free agency last December, the St. Louis Cardinals' front office had to do something to help compensate for the loss of one of the franchise's most iconic players...

    Ryan Bothmann Written by Ryan Bothmann about 1 month ago 1,354 reads 7 comments