Said Pujols: “Just to be back here, where everything started for me, and to try to finish my career here and finish strong with a championship, I think it’s pretty special."
How much fun is Adam Wainwright having? Even a traffic jam brings him joy.
O'Neill becomes first Cardinal hitter since 1928 with five RBIs on opening day, while Wainwright pitches six scoreless for 100th win at Busch III.
Former slugger relates how he told manager La Russa it would be 'dumb' not to take rookie Pujols onto the team.
After two COVID-impacted seasons openers — one canceled, one abbreviated — throngs of fans show up Thursday at Busch Stadium for the area’s unofficial holiday.
There was not a bat to be found at a pitcher's locker in the Cardinals' clubhouse, and the AL's old toy might mean a few more innings for NL pitchers.