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2011 brings rollercoaster ride for Cardinals
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Diamondbacks Sweep Dodgers, First NLCS Berth Since 2007
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Matusz hit hard as Orioles lose to Cardinals 9-6 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Bernie Bytes: Berkman is first-half MVP
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Cards rally by Royals; Pujols sprains left wrist
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Best postseasons by impending free agents
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Contreras homers twice but Cards' rally comes up short in 8-7 loss to D-backs Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Pat Burrell - Wikipedia
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José Altuve - Wikipedia
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MLB roundup: Indians do number on the Rays - The Boston Globe
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Orioles' Jakubauskas faces rematch with hitter who put him in hospital – Hartford Courant
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Kevin gregg hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Blue Jays 8, Orioles 4: O's pitchers get knocked around in game two loss - Camden Chat
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Yainer Diaz's homer helps Astros move into tie for first