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Pietrangelo, other pending free agents return despite injury risk in playoffs

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo and his wife had ongoing discussions about whether he should return to the ice when the NHL season resumes.

DeJong goes deep as Cardinals defeat Royals 6-3 in lone summer exhibition

Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 in their lone exhibition game of summer camp on Wednesday.

Forget upper/lower body: NHL injury response will be 'not available'

No reasons will be given for player absences as the NHL seeks to pull off a postseason during a pandemic.

Cardinals release Cecil, place Miller on IL

The St. Louis Cardinals made a pair of roster moves, releasing left-handed reliever Brett Cecil and placing infielder Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list.

What to make of a 60-game MLB season (the shortest since 1878)?

For some, a 60-game baseball season is a one-off. For others, it’s merely peculiar and not misbegotten.

MLB players, coaches taking a much more visible stance on social justice

Even before Thursday’s Opening Day, players and coaches in Major League Baseball are taking a more active approach to supporting racial justice.

Young hitters impress as rain shortens Cardinals' intrasquad finale

Max Schrock drove in two runs in the St. Louis Cardinals’ final intrasquad game of the summer on Tuesday evening.

Outside the box: NL pitchers ponder season with no at-bats

At least for this season, though maybe longer, National League pitchers will be replaced in batting orders by a designated hitter.

Carpenter and Williams homer, Flaherty roughed up in intrasquad game

Matt Carpenter and Justin Williams both hit homers in the Cardinals’ intrasquad game on Sunday.

2016 World Cup of Hockey serves as guide to NHL's restart

Sidney Crosby says he compares the NHL’s restart format to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Carpenter's homer spoils Mikolas' strong outing in intrasquad matchup

Matt Carpenter’s two-run shot off Mikolas in the second inning was the difference as the home Cardinals won 2-1 in the intrasquad game.

Kim and Wainwright impress, offense struggles in Cards' intrasquad game

Kwang Hyun Kim and Adam Wainwright had scoreless outings in the St. Louis Cardinals’ intrasquad game on Thursday night.

With no fans in ballparks, MLB teams will use sounds from 'The Show' to boost atmosphere

Major league players will still hear the roar of the crowd even though the stands will be empty when the baseball season opens next week.

Measured optimism prevails as MLB's 60-game season awaits in a week

With the start of Major League Baseball’s shortened season a week away, the game’s new normal is on the verge of becoming reality.

NCAA recommends testing all athletes for COVID-19 within 72 hours of game

The NCAA on Thursday released its latest guidance to help member schools navigate competition during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cardinals re-assign four players from St. Louis to Springfield

The St. Louis Cardinals sent pitchers Seth Elledge, Rob Kaminsky and Zack Thompson and catcher Ivan Herrera to their alternate training site.

Cardinals announce 2020 broadcast schedule; FSMW to air 55 games

The St. Louis Cardinals announced their 2020 regular-season broadcast schedule Thursday, and 55 of the 60 games will air on FOX Sports Midwest.

New Mizzou coach Drinkwitz assumes role as influencer in mask debate

Missouri Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz is encouraging people to wear masks when they are out in public.

With minor league season canceled, White Sox prospect Burger will play in St. Louis summer league

Jake Burger just wanted to play again. Some real competition after a couple of major injuries. He found a spot — practically in his own backyard.

Flaherty, Gomber shine in Cardinals' Tuesday intrasquad game

Starters Jack Flaherty and Austin Gomber threw four scoreless innings each as the two sides tied 0-0 in the St. Louis Cardinals’ intrasquad game Tuesday.

SEC postpones start of three fall sports (but not football)

The Southeastern Conference is postponing the start of volleyball, soccer and cross country competition through at least the end of August because of COVID-19.

Cardinals are quietly ramping up for their 2020 season sprint

St. Louis Cardinals 2020 season preview

MLB teams ramping up competition with intrasquad and exhibition games

As MLB teams near Opening Day, many of them are holding intrasquad and exhibition games to increase the competitive level in summer camp.

NHL takes another step toward its new normal as training camps begin

Goalies weren’t the only ones wearing masks as the NHL hit the ice, en masse, in the first full glimpse of hockey’s return.

Cardinals' Hicks opts of out 2020 season

Right-hander Jordan Hicks, a flame-throwing closer when healthy, cited pre-existing health concerns in opting out of the Cardinals’ 2020 season.

Cardinals to host exhibition game vs. Royals in summer camp wrapup

The 3:05 p.m. game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals will be televised on FOX Sports Midwest and air on KMOX radio.

Pitching has the upper hand in Cardinals' Sunday intrasquad game

Strong pitching and shaky defense were the themes of the day as the Cardinals held their third intrasquad game of the summer at Busch Stadium on Sunday.

Masking up: Some MLB players planning to wear masks on field, too

Protective face coverings won’t be out of sight when Major League Baseball resumes in less than two weeks.

NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume season

Nearly four months to the day since the last puck dropped, the two sides put aside past differences to have a return-to-play plan in place.

Blues to open play Aug. 2 as NHL, players approve plan to resume season

The St. Louis Blues will play Aug. 2 against Colorado, Aug. 6 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights and Aug. 9 against the Dallas Stars, all in Edmonton.