Screaming Sports' Billy Smith checks in on some of the mega-hyped offseason stars, as well as the not-so-hyped offseason stars. Who is living up to it? Who isn't? And who is coming out of left field? Billy has all of those answers for you.
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Should the Cardinals try to figure out what to do to compete with the Cubs, or continue as they are?
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The Cards had a big first night back at Busch Stadium, starting off a four-game series with the Mets, Lohse taking another shot at win number 10, Chris Duncan still hacking away for a homer, and the nerve-racking comeback appearance for Mark Mulder.
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The Cards used a lot of longball to outlast the Mets. A late-inning home run by Chris Duncan tied the game. A last-inning homer by Glaus won it.(photo by Barbara Moore)
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With the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft kicking off today, I figured I needed to post some material relating to the draft. So today on the 'Thursday 10? - I give to you, the 'Biggest Major League Baseball Draft Busts.' You'll notice that most of these guys were a number one overall   more...
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The St. Louis Cardinals jumped on New York Mets starter John Maine early, getting two runs in the first inning behind an Albert Pujols run-scoring single and Kyle Lohse pitched seven strong innings to help St. Louis defeat the Mets 7-1 on Monday night in St. Louis.
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In just 24 days baseball will give us the 77th Midsummer Classic. That's right, the MLB All-Star game is less than a month away. I for one am looking forward to watching the best players in the game come together and do battle. However, as it stands right now, there will be some dominant players   more...
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was struck by Philadelphia Phillies pinch runner Eric Bruntlett as he was turning to make a tag and ultimately left the field on a body board and wearing a neck brace. The play was but one of many in the Cardinals 10-inning 7-6 victory over the Phillies on   more...
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The GNUru is once again here to help you with your weekly fantasy baseball lineup decisions. The GNUru takes a look at both pitchers and hitters who are hot, as well as, those pitchers slated to make 2 starts in fantasy baseball week 6.
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With names like Mark Teixeira, Jermaine Dye, Troy Glaus, and Dontrelle Willis the MLB trade rumor central is a one stop shop to boredville. Teams are looking for the backend guy, or the off the bench, ummmm boring. But, here is a list of those players and the teams that are interested in them.
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Coming into this year, 3rd Baseman where supposed to be the strongest position at Fantasy Baseball Drafts. Up to this point in the season, there are more disappointments then surprises. Injuries have slowed most, but its the inconsistent bats that have deflated most Fantasy Owners.
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Well, it's that time of year to evaluate and see how you did when you put together those mighty draft lists. Here's a look at those guys who just didn't get it done!!!
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Here is the pre Spring Training ranking list of American League third basemen for 2008.
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Not that anyone is betting, but here go the odds for tomorrow nights HR Derby.DAVID ORTIZ - 3:2TROY GLAUS - 6:1RYAN HOWARD - 2:1LANCE BERKMAN - 5:1JERMAINE DYE - 10:1DAVID WRIGHT - 7:1MIGUEL CABRERA - 6:1MIGUEL TEJADA - 6:1I'm going to go with Miguel Tejada and Ryan Howard in the finals with Tejada   more...

If you could take any good news out of an injury, the St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols have. Pujols is currently on the disabled list with a strained calf, the team initially feared the worst thou a tear. After undergoing an MRI Wednesday, team medical supervisor Dr. George Paletta diagnosed   more...
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