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St. Louis Cardinals Lose Again, Struggles Still Exist

ST. LOUIS—Struggles. That’s been the single word of choice from St. Louis Cardinals’ manager Tony La Russa the past week or so...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 117 reads 0 comments
Cardinals' Cold Bats, Terrible Pitching Continue to Frustrate

ST. LOUIS--When St. Louis Cardinals' manager Tony La Russa walked into the room for his postgame press conference Monday night, he had a look of frustration, exhaustion, and disgust...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 155 reads 0 comments
Tyler Greene's Recall Should Benefit Cardinals

When the St. Louis Cardinals drafted Tyler Greene with the 30th overall pick in the 2005 draft, they knew they were getting a polished player...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 134 reads 1 comments
Albert Pujols Defines History in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS—LeBron James might be “The King”, but in St. Louis, locals will tell you there’s a more important person in town, “El Hombre”...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 308 reads 2 comments
There's Something to be Said for Rehab Assignments

Although they are becoming less and less popular among Major League teams, rehabilitation assignments have shown capability to work...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 42 reads 0 comments
Help Wanted: Third Baseman with a Heavy Bat

Joe Thurston. Brian Barden. Tyler Greene. David Freese. All have played third base, none have done well, and it’s as simple as that...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 138 reads 2 comments
Cardinals Injuries Make Going Tough

It’s no secret that the St. Louis Cardinals’ bats have been ice-cold lately. Stellar pitching has kept them on the heels of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central standings, but ...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 5 months ago 72 reads 2 comments
Brendan Ryan and Nick Stavinoha Aiding St. Louis Cardinals' Success

ST LOUIS—It should come as no surprise that the St. Louis Cardinals are contending for first place in the NL Central; after all, they’ve been a powerhouse for years...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 6 months ago 414 reads 2 comments
Mather Cut, Cardinals' Roster Set

After it was widely assumed that the St. Louis Cardinals would head to Memphis carrying 26 players, the management decided to finalize the Opening Day roster by relegating Joe Mather to Triple-A Memphis...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 8 months ago 133 reads 0 comments
Albert Pujols Wants to Stay in St. Louis for Career

I know it's been a while but I'm back and ready to go, because although there's still snow on the ground some places in the United States, Jupiter, Florida certainly doesn't fit that description...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about 9 months ago 329 reads 12 comments
Albert Pujols Tabbed As MLB Man of the Year

It's one thing to be remembered as a great player, but few athletes earn the label as a great person off the field, as well. St...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 630 reads 3 comments
San Antonio Spurs Frontcourt Preview

Over the past 11 seasons, when the words "San Antonio Spurs" were uttered, the most common word association that popped into our minds as NBA fans was "Tim Duncan...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 226 reads 0 comments
Why I Love College Basketball: No. 1—Stephen Curry

This is the first in a new series of articles that I am going to be doing throughout the college basketball season. The series is called, “Why I Love College Basketball...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 505 reads 0 comments
Rays-Red Sox: ALCS Game Three Fan Reaction and Game Four Preview

Who would have thought it could happen? Clearly not anyone in Boston, and most certainly only a select few from the Tampa Bay area...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 597 reads 1 comments
Rays-Red Sox: ALCS Game Three Fan Reaction

If Tampa Bay Rays fans thought that the ALCS might be lost, B.J. Upton's sacrifice fly gave them some new life. That being said, the series now shifts to Boston for two games...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 356 reads 0 comments
Rays-Red Sox: The 2008 ALCS Preview

The East division clearly showed that it was the cream of the crop this year in the American League. Now, though, the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox will square off to see who heads to the World Series to represent their league...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 790 reads 0 comments
Rays-White Sox: ALDS Game Three Reaction, Game Four Preview

Tampa Bay Rays' starting pitcher Matt Garza got touched up, but it was a flat out ugly game for the AL East Champions. Chicago White Sox starter John Danks was downright filthy, despite giving up a two-run blast to centerfielder B...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 562 reads 5 comments
Rays-White Sox: ALDS Game Two Fan Reaction/Game Three Preview

I said someone had to step up if the Tampa Bay Rays wanted to beat battle-tested lefty Mark Buehrle in Game Two. That player for the Rays was second baseman Akinori Iwamura, hitting an opposite-field ...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 371 reads 0 comments
Rays-White Sox: ALDS Game One Fan Reaction

Ok, so maybe I was wrong about the Tampa Bay Rays' inexperience. Just look at the second and third innings for prime examples from one man—Evan Longoria. The rookie third baseman homered to left field in both innings...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 533 reads 5 comments
MLB Playoff Contest Picks

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Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 255 reads 0 comments
B/R MLB Playoff Contest Goes Live!

Bleacher Creatures- I know this is short notice, but we are running an MLB Playoff Contest. All entries must be in before tomorrow's first pitch. Please click here for more information...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 269 reads 0 comments
Three Things Tampa Bay Rays Fans Should Be Watching for in the ALDS

As a Tampa Bay Rays fan, you probably want to keep your eyes on a few things as the ALDS gets under way Thursday at the Trop. No, I'm not referring to Paul Azinger throwing out the first pitch; I'm talking about the in-game issues the Rays will face...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 347 reads 8 comments
What I Learned from College Football in Week Six

As we all know, Week Five of the college football season was filled with upsets. I think there were a few things to be learned from this weekend, though. USC is beatable...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 537 reads 12 comments
Cardinals-Diamondbacks: Live Blog From Busch Stadium Night Two

Randy Johnson, LHP (10-9, 3.99) vs. Kyle Lohse, RHP (14-6, 3.76) Live Blog: Pregame: 4:45 p.m.- I arrive at the stadium, set down my belongings and head down the the field to talk to some players...

Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 year ago 417 reads 0 comments
College Football Contest Brings Excitement And Success To B/R

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Ben Weixlmann Article Archive

St. Louis Cardinals Lose Again, Struggles Still Exist

Cardinals' Cold Bats, Terrible Pitching Continue to Frustrate

Tyler Greene's Recall Should Benefit Cardinals

Albert Pujols Defines History in St. Louis

There's Something to be Said for Rehab Assignments

Help Wanted: Third Baseman with a Heavy Bat

Cardinals Injuries Make Going Tough

Brendan Ryan and Nick Stavinoha Aiding St. Louis Cardinals' Success

Mather Cut, Cardinals' Roster Set

Albert Pujols Wants to Stay in St. Louis for Career

Albert Pujols Tabbed As MLB Man of the Year

San Antonio Spurs Frontcourt Preview

Why I Love College Basketball: No. 1—Stephen Curry

Rays-Red Sox: ALCS Game Three Fan Reaction and Game Four Preview

Rays-Red Sox: ALCS Game Three Fan Reaction

Rays-Red Sox: The 2008 ALCS Preview

Rays-White Sox: ALDS Game Three Reaction, Game Four Preview

Rays-White Sox: ALDS Game Two Fan Reaction/Game Three Preview

Rays-White Sox: ALDS Game One Fan Reaction

MLB Playoff Contest Picks

B/R MLB Playoff Contest Goes Live!

Three Things Tampa Bay Rays Fans Should Be Watching for in the ALDS

What I Learned from College Football in Week Six

Cardinals-Diamondbacks: Live Blog From Busch Stadium Night Two

College Football Contest Brings Excitement And Success To B/R

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