This Date in Cardinals History

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On this date in 1984, Terry Pendleton collected three hits in his MLB debut for the Cardinals. Here's a look back at what Whitey Herzog had to say about the rookie …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/21/ ... mlb-debut/

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On July 20, 2018, Matt Carpenter hit three homers and doubled twice in an 18-5 win over the Cubs, making him the only Cardinal in at least 110 years to total five extra-base hits in a game. Take a look back at Carp’s big day …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/23/ ... or-5-game/

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On this date in 2004, Albert Pujols went 5-for-5 with three home runs to lead St. Louis to a comeback win over the Cubs, capping a series in which tempers flared and benches emptied. Here’s how it all happened …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/07/12/ ... -comeback/

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Eight years ago today, the Cardinals traded lefthander Marco Gonzales to the Mariners for power-hitting outfielder Tyler O’Neill …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/06/ ... l-in-2017/

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A look back at how Stan Musial hit for the cycle against the Dodgers on July 24, 1949, at Ebbetts Field …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/24/ ... rst-place/

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I wrote about the July 24, 1988, brawl involving Will Clark, Ozzie Smith, and Jose Oquendo …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/08/26/ ... ill-smith/

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On this date in 2009, the Cardinals traded prospects Brett Wallace, Clayton Mortensen, and Shane Peterson to the Athletics for Matt Holliday …

https://stlredbirds.com/2021/06/22/july ... e-with-as/

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15 years ago today, Whitey Herzog was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Read all about the White Rat's big day …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/09/ ... l-of-fame/

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27 years ago today, Mark McGwire broke the Cardinals home run record set by Johnny Mize when he hit his 44th home run of the season …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/25/ ... 40-record/

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On this date in 2011, John Mozeliak traded Colby Rasmus to the Blue Jays for Octavio Dotel, Edwin Jackson, Marc Rzepczynski, and Corey Patterson. With a bolstered pitching staff, the Cardinals went on to win the World Series …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/03/ ... eries-run/

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At the 1998 trade deadline, the Cardinals dealt pitcher Todd Stottlemyre and shortstop Royce Clayton to the Rangers for pitcher Darren Oliver and third baseman Fernando Tatis. Here’s a look back at the trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/12/ ... -deadline/

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On this date in 2002, the Phillies traded Scott Rolen to the Cardinals in a five-player trade. Here’s a look back at how the deal came together …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/02/ ... ott-rolen/

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At the 2014 trade deadline, the Cardinals shook up their clubhouse when they traded Allen Craig and Joe Kelly to the Red Sox for John Lackey, a prospect, and cash considerations. Here’s a look back at the trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/05/22/ ... hn-lackey/

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35 years ago today, Joe Torre was named Cardinals manager, replacing Whitey Herzog. Here’s a look at Torre’s hire and who else the Cardinals considered …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/05/21/ ... -era-ends/

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On this date in 2001, Ray Lankford was traded to San Diego for Woody Williams. See why Lankford’s agent and Tony La Russa exchanged words through the media before the trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/10/ ... -williams/

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On this date in 2001, Ray Lankford was traded to San Diego for Woody Williams. See why Lankford’s agent and Tony La Russa exchanged words through the media before the trade …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/10/ ... -williams/

Ah, the days when the Cardinals made good trades.