Jason Motte News

There's an interesting story on MLB Trade Rumors today about the fact that Edward Mujica's excellent performance as a stand in closer might ultimately be his ticket out of town.

Mitchell Boggs flopped as St. Louis' fill-in closer when Jason Motte went down and then continued struggling in a setup role before the Cardinals demoted him to Triple-A with a 12.66 ERA and 12 walks in 11 innings.

When you ask people about who is the best team in baseball, you are going to get a wide range of answers.

The Cardinals, in many ways, are the Yankees. They have a ton of history, but they are not resting on it.

Louis Cardinals - Edward Mujica has been a pleasant surprise taking over for Jason Motte and Mitchell Boggs as the team's closer.

Every month over the summer, we'll try to bring you an update on how the 16 former Diamond Dawgs are doing in the major, or minor, leagues.

The Cardinals put right-hander Jake Westbrook on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation and plan to select the contract of left-hander John Gast in time for Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets.

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Francisco Liriano made his debut today for the Pirates and it will be interesting how he performs in his first year in the N.L. - John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE Unfortunately I will be out of town next week and there will be not be any "Around the League" updates.

Cardinals starter Shelby Miller completely outclassed the Rockies' offense tonight, throwing a one-hit shutout at Busch Stadium.

Injured closer Jason Motte underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Tuesday and appeared at Busch Stadium on Friday in good spirits.

Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter tossed a 75-pitch bullpen this afternoon and came away feeling "strong". The right-hander missed most of the 2012 season after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in his right shoulder and was expected to miss all of 2013 with shoulder, neck, and arm issues.

A majority of early-season slumps are in the past with only a few lingering more than the normal three-to-five weeks it takes for some veterans to get going.

Los Angeles Angels fans were excited for the 2013 season, but the team has quickly plummeted in the standings.

Ray Guilfoyle discusses his Week 6 Closer Rankings, and highlights some closers that may lose their jobs in the near future.

Power-hitting first baseman Matt Adams returned to the Cardinals' bench on Tuesday after a three-game rehab stint with Double-A Springfield .

For nearly two decades, AC/DC's Hell's Bells marked Trevor Hoffman's procession from park to park, a "world of merriment their melody" foretold for Padres and Brewers fans, but a sinister tune of doom to every other comer.

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow on Tuesday.

When the Houston Astros designated outfielder Rick Ankiel for assignment on Monday, they ended a chapter in one of baseball's oddest and most unlikely stories.

Before Monday's night's 9-2 makeup victory over the Texas Rangers, Hoyer entertained reporters at Wrigley Field and talked honestly of the Cubs' woes to date.