There is something beautiful going on at Busch Stadium this summer. But it’s not something you can stop and watch — it doesn’t come with the price of admission. It happens organically and often behind the scenes, albeit a moment in the dugout caught on…
Cardinals’ Wainwright stifles Marlins; Yepez, Goldschmidt punish them, 9-0
ST. LOUIS — Into the breach of injured Cardinals starters and tired relievers Monday night marched Adam Wainwright, two months short of 41 years. The 17-season veteran knew he was going to be on the mound for six or seven innings, for 100 or so pitches…
Rep. Bush calls on Biden to declare ‘public health emergency’ due to Roe ruling
ST. LOUIS — U.S. Rep. Cori Bush on Monday called on President Joe Biden’s administration to declare a “public health emergency” in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to outlaw abortion. “This is an emergency and it demands an eme…
Cardinals lose twice as Flaherty is hurt and Cubs rally for 6-5 win in 10
Jack Flaherty, who had looked out of synch for the most part, lasted only three innings in each of his first two starts for the Cardinals after coming off the 60-day injured list. He made it only through two innings on Sunday at Busch Stadium and surel…
Brewers slug for lead, bullpen holds fast to split series vs. Cardinals
MILWAUKEE — A June series that pitted the two remaining teams vying for the NL Central title and started with both teams sporting the same record became a showcase of their bullpens. Call it a draw. The Milwaukee Brewers’ lockdown trio of reliever Brad…
Illinois abortion providers launch effort to pressure Pritzker to direct more funds to clinics
ST. LOUIS — Illinois abortion providers on Wednesday asked supporters to urge Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his administration to immediately direct more funding toward efforts to improve abortion access, as well as allow providers like nurse practitioners to…
Gorman has a blast, launches Cardinals, Flaherty past Brewers
MILWAUKEE — It took two monster swings by rookie Nolan Gorman to put just enough distance between the Cardinals and Milwaukee for the visitors to get a chance to flaunt the best they can bring out of their bullpen. On his way to four hits and four RBIs…
Greitens says violent video about hunting people was meant to be humorous
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens hit the conservative talk radio circuit Tuesday, arguing that a campaign video showing him storming a house with soldiers in search of “Republicans in name only” was intended to be a humorous met…
Editorial: Executive orders aren’t ideal, but post-Roe, they may be women’s only defense
The Biden administration reportedly is considering using executive orders to protect women whose right to abortion may soon be eliminated in Republican states like Missouri, if and when the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Presidential over-us…
2 charged with murder after house explosion that killed 4 people making fireworks
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Prosecutors have filed murder charges in Friday’s house explosion near Black Jack that killed a man and three teenagers who were assembling fireworks in a garage. Terrell Cooks, 37, and Seneca Mahan, 43, provided materials to cr…