Matt Carpenter arrived in the major leagues as a little-known 13th-round pick. He left as a three-time All-Star, Silver Slugger winner, and one of the defining players of the St. Louis Cardinals’ success-filled 2010s. Over 14 MLB seasons, Carpenter evolved from organizational depth into a multi-position regular, postseason performer, and leadoff catalyst, anchoring St. Louis […]
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On July 20, 2018, Matt Carpenter laid claim to arguably the most productive offensive game in Cardinals history, clubbing three homers and two doubles in an 18-5 win over the Cubs. Carpenter tied a team record with 16 total bases, matching Mark Whiten’s four-home run game on September 7, 1993. Carpenter’s five extra-base hits made
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Heading into the Cardinals’ three-game series against the Chicago Cubs in June 2011, Albert Pujols was experiencing a power outage. By the time the Cardinals left Busch Stadium with three victories – including back-to-back walk-off home runs – he had reminded everyone once again why Tony La Russa considered Pujols to be the greatest player
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