http://www.mail.com/people/893178-mike-matheny.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/893178-mike-matheny.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099416-marquis-wins-5th-straight-padres-beat-cards-4-2.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever. Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start, tying his career high, and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against rookie Shelby Miller and the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 06:11:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099416-marquis-wins-5th-straight-padres-beat-cards-4-2.html 2013-05-21T06:11:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080656-de-la-rosa-dominates-rockies-beat-cardinals-8-2.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jorge De La Rosa answered a pair of pitching gems by the St. Louis Cardinals with one of his own. The Colorado Rockies' offense woke up, too. De La Rosa held St. Louis hitless into the seventh inning and Troy Tulowitzki's three-run homer ended Colorado's scoreless streak at 28 innings, sending the Rockies to an 8-2 victory Sunday. "I defi... Sun, 12 May 2013 22:44:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080656-de-la-rosa-dominates-rockies-beat-cardinals-8-2.html 2013-05-12T22:44:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2079392-cardinals-beat-rockies-3-0-wainwright-gem.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Shelby Miller retired the last 27 batters Friday night, finishing with a one-hitter. A day later, the St. Louis Cardinals rookie sat in the dugout and watched Adam Wainwright nearly top that feat. Wainwright pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and finished with a two-hitter Saturday against the suddenly punchless Colorado Rockies i... Sat, 11 May 2013 22:57:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2079392-cardinals-beat-rockies-3-0-wainwright-gem.html 2013-05-11T22:57:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2078344-cardinals-miller-retires-27-straight-1-hitter.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Shelby Miller gave up a single to start the game then nothing else. Not a walk or a hit batter. No one even reached on an error. Nothing. The St. Louis Cardinals rookie was perfect after that leadoff single by Eric Young Jr., retiring 27 in a row for his first career complete game, 3-0 over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. ... Sat, 11 May 2013 04:11:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2078344-cardinals-miller-retires-27-straight-1-hitter.html 2013-05-11T04:11:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2042492-cardinals-beat-strasburg-nationals-4-2-sweep.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals' very first batter, Matt Carpenter, got it started against Stephen Strasburg by stretching a single into a double when Bryce Harper's throw to second base was bobbled and fell to the dirt. One out later, Matt Holliday singled. Carlos Beltran walked. Yadier Molina delivered a two-run single. And then a throwing err... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:08:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2042492-cardinals-beat-strasburg-nationals-4-2-sweep.html 2013-04-24T22:08:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2038226-molina-miller-lead-cardinals-nationals-3-2.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The setting and the situation were so similar, Pete Kozma couldn't help but recall what happened six months ago. "I can think of one game," he said, more mischief in his words than in his deadpan facial expression. With two runners on, No. 8 hitter Kozma came to bat for St. Louis in a tight game against the Washington Nationals, the Card... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:37:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2038226-molina-miller-lead-cardinals-nationals-3-2.html 2013-04-23T03:37:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2009478-motte-cleared-to-throw-surgery.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte faces reconstructive elbow surgery if his condition doesn't improve in the next three weeks or so. It would be another huge blow to a team that has already lost pitcher Chris Carpenter and shortstop Rafael Furcal for the season. The Cardinals pretty much stood pat after losing to the San Francisco Gi... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:03:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2009478-motte-cleared-to-throw-surgery.html 2013-04-10T05:03:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2005786-cardinals-activate-david-freese-opener.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Third baseman David Freese was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals and batted sixth in Monday's home opener against the Cincinnati Reds. "This is a day I don't ever want to miss," said Freese, who grew up a Cardinals fan in suburban St. Louis. "I know one day it's going to come to an end, but as many times a... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:45:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2005786-cardinals-activate-david-freese-opener.html 2013-04-08T18:45:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001926-zito-throws-gem-vs-cards-sf-opener.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Zito warmed up inside as the celebration began without him. When he heard his name, he popped out for a quick look. Then, back to his routine. Zito spent all winter relishing in the World Series win — and now, he's starting anew. "I'm grateful," he said. "It was such a blessing. We're not taking anything for granted." ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:42:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001926-zito-throws-gem-vs-cards-sf-opener.html 2013-04-06T00:42:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963414-carpenter-baseball-career.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Chris Carpenter realizes his baseball career may be over. The 37-year-old right-hander made a surprise appearance at the St. Louis Cardinals' spring-training camp Monday and said he's still dealing with numbing and tingling sensations in his pitching hand, arm and shoulder. "I'm not going to have surgery anymore," ... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:07:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963414-carpenter-baseball-career.html 2013-03-18T22:07:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1954556-matheny-returns-to-cards-surgery.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Cardinals manager Mike Matheny returned to the club Thursday after undergoing back surgery Monday in St. Louis. Matheny was best with severe pain for several days, stemming from a ruptured disc in his back that caused particles to come into contact with a nerve. Surgeons found and removed four particles during a 90-minute procedure, k... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:06:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1954556-matheny-returns-to-cards-surgery.html 2013-03-14T15:06:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1951940-want-tix-spring-training-crowds-this-year.html KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Fresh from pitching against solid Atlanta hitters, Jake Westbrook faced a far trickier test: Guess how much fans paid for box seats to watch the exhibition game. "Hmmm, I have no idea," the St. Louis starter ventured. "Twenty bucks?" Gotcha! $54 for top tickets sold Tuesday at the Braves' ballpark at Walt Disney World Resort. "Wow,"... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:10:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1951940-want-tix-spring-training-crowds-this-year.html 2013-03-13T22:10:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1946560-cardinals-manager-mike-matheny-surgery.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny had surgery Monday to repair a ruptured disk in his lower back. Matheny underwent the procedure in St. Louis. Before leaving the team on Sunday, Matheny said he expected to be back at spring training for Thursday's game against Atlanta in Jupiter. "As of right now, he's feeling great," St. Louis ... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:57:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1946560-cardinals-manager-mike-matheny-surgery.html 2013-03-11T17:57:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1944440-cards-manager-mike-matheny-to-surgery.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Cardinals manager Mike Matheny planned to leave the team after Sunday's spring training game and return to St. Louis for surgery to repair a ruptured disk in his lower back. Matheny expects to be back at spring training for Thursday's game against Atlanta in Jupiter. "There is still a fragment that is stuck in a spot where it's gettin... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:32:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1944440-cards-manager-mike-matheny-to-surgery.html 2013-03-10T15:32:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1938130-cardinals-shortstop-furcal-to-elbow-surgery.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal will undergo ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow and expects to miss the 2013 season. Furcal made the decision after visiting Dr. James Andrew's clinic in Pensacola, Fla., on Wednesday. "It's very disappointing," Furcal said. "I worked so hard in the offseason to get everything straight, w... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:39:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1938130-cardinals-shortstop-furcal-to-elbow-surgery.html 2013-03-07T17:39:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1929030-furcal-setback-comeback-elbow-injury.html VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Rafael Furcal had hoped to make his spring training debut Sunday. Instead, the 35-year-old shortstop was told to stop baseball activities. Trying to come back from a torn ligament in his right elbow, the three-time All-Star has been told he must have additional medical tests. "He's just not feeling good, kind of went in a bad direction,... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:56:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1929030-furcal-setback-comeback-elbow-injury.html 2013-03-03T23:56:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1928412-cardinals-manager-mike-matheny-ruptured-disk.html VIERA, Fla. (AP) — VIERA, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has a ruptured disk in his back. Matheny, a major league catcher from 1994-06, is scheduled to have an epidural injection Monday to reduce inflammation and get a particle off a nerve. If the injection doesn't help alleviate pain, he said surgery would "have to be something we w... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:04:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1928412-cardinals-manager-mike-matheny-ruptured-disk.html 2013-03-03T17:04:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1892154-cardinals-extend-contract-gm-option-matheny.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals announced a three-year contract extension with general manager John Mozeliak on Thursday and exercised the 2014 option for manager Mike Matheny, hoping the pair will keep the team contending for the World Series. The 44-year-old Mozeliak will now be with the Cardinals through 2016. Matheny, in the second year ... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:09:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1892154-cardinals-extend-contract-gm-option-matheny.html 2013-02-14T17:09:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1888442-wainwrights-value-up-carpenter-less-cardinals.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals have put contract talks on hold, though neither side expects many obstacles to a long-term deal. "No one has drawn any lines in the sand," Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Tuesday. Wainwright, 31, who is in the final year of a contact plus extension that will have paid him $36 mi... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:54:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1888442-wainwrights-value-up-carpenter-less-cardinals.html 2013-02-13T08:54:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1884588-carpenter-up-pitching.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter hasn't ruled out pitching again, including this year. If that seems remarkable, remember that it's Carpenter, whose sporadically brilliant career has included several comebacks from injury. The 37-year-old Carpenter met with reporters at Busch Stadium on Monday as pitchers and catchers reported ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1884588-carpenter-up-pitching.html 2013-02-11T20:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1870572-cardinals-rhp-chris-carpenter-13.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chris Carpenter, one of the best clutch pitchers in the storied history of the St. Louis Cardinals, may have thrown his final pitch. General manager John Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny announced Tuesday that Carpenter almost certainly won't pitch in 2013 and that his star-crossed career is probably over after a recurrence of a nerve in... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1870572-cardinals-rhp-chris-carpenter-13.html 2013-02-05T23:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1848202-stan-musial-remembered-funeral-mass.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Stan Musial was remembered during a funeral and memorial outside Busch Stadium on Saturday as a Hall of Famer and a St. Louis icon embraced by generations of fans who never had the privilege of watching him play. Broadcaster Bob Costas, his voice cracking with emotion at times, pointed out during a two-hour Mass that in 92 years of life, ... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1848202-stan-musial-remembered-funeral-mass.html 2013-01-26T22:04:00Z