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Hamburger helper: Cardinals overpower Dodgers, 16-8, by blasting record seven home runs
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After pitching, Pujols has played at seven positions
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2022 St. Louis Cardinals - Last Word On Baseball
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Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5
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What Paul DeJong's poised, powerful return from big-league struggles can teach Cardinals
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Quick hits: Tyler O'Neill, Tommy Edman homer to spark late Cardinals comeback
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The teams in the mix for the star shortstops
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ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 10: St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman (19) hits a sacrifice fly to drive in the go ahead run in the eighth inning of an MLB game
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Tommy Edman, Lars Nootbaar show off defense in Cardinals' win
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As MLB rules shift, star shortstops hit free agency. Enticing? Cardinals have short answer.
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Retired Numbers St. Louis Cardinals
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Four former Cardinals, St. Charles native on 2023 Hall of Fame ballots