Chris Carpenter returned to a bullpen mound on Friday for the first time since experiencing a temporary setback in his recovery from nerve-related shoulder weakness.
The right-hander threw for about 10 minutes from a bullpen mound in 102-degree heat.
Carpenter, who was within five days of beginning a minor-league rehab assignment when confronted by renewed weakness last Sunday in Kansas City, said Friday he believes himself back on course.
"I think they have a little better feel of what's going on and I think the trip to Dallas was worthwhile," Carpenter said.
Via St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Albert Pujols collected four hits against the Blue Jays on Thursday night, his first effort of that kind since Sept. 20, 2011.
The Angels first baseman has 159 games with at least two extra-base hits -- the most in the Majors.
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Tony La Russa is already thinking about which players he might add to the National League roster for next month's All-Star game.
La Russa retired after leading St. Louis to the World Series title last year.
When asked if Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey or Giants ace Matt Cain would start for the NL, La Russa also added Cardinals pitchers Adam Wainwright and Lance Lynn into the mix.
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Skip Schumaker will rejoin the Cardinals in Detroit for the start of the team's three-game Interleague series on Tuesday, according to an MLB.com report.
To make room on the 25-man roster for Schumaker, reliever Maikel Cleto has been optioned back to Triple-A Memphis.
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Matt Holliday left Sunday's game against the Royals with a mystery ailment that has plagued him for a while.
"Holliday left 9th inning with a persistent condition that has worsened or at least flared anew. It's not his back. Has roots to a month ago," Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch tweeted.
"[Mike] Matheny described Holliday condition as "leg"-related. That's a little broad. Again... Developing," he continued.
Holliday was 2-for-3 with a homer when he was removed.
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Cardinals Jun 2012 Archive
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ESPN.com | Jun 15, 2012
Carlos Beltran became the first switch hitter in MLB history to record 300 home runs and 300 steals when he stole second Friday night.
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MLB.com | Jun 13, 2012
With less than a month to go until the first pitch at Kauffman Stadium, the managers on both sides of the 2012 All-Star Game hand picked their coaching staffs.
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MLB.com | Jun 12, 2012
The Cardinals have agreed to terms with Michael Wacha, the 19th overall pick in last week's First-Year Player Draft.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Jun 9, 2012
Scott Linebrink complained of shoulder discomfort the day after St. Louis placed him on its roster.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Jun 9, 2012
Jaime Garcia will refrain from all throwing activities for a minimum four weeks.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Jun 7, 2012
St. Louis drafted Patrick Wisdom with the 52nd overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft earlier this week.
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MLB.com | Jun 6, 2012
The Cardinals selected outfielder Tate Matheny, son of manager Mike Matheny, on Wednesday.
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Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com | Jun 1, 2012
Carlos Beltran will see some time in center field as the Cardinals look for ways to keep Matt Adams and Allen Craig in the lineup.