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The Cardinals have yet to punch back. They lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Thursday at American Family Field.
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Willson Contreras' devastating injury highlights the looming danger as catchers set up closer to the plate to "steal" strikes.
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As the Blues head into the offseason, here are 15 questions about Drew Bannister's hiring, Doug Armstrong's job and more.
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Iván Herrera will take over primary duties behind the plate, but who will replace Contreras' production on offense?
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The Athletic's NHL writers make the first 16 picks in the draft order, and Pronman audits the picks.
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Blues GM Doug Armstrong was monitoring coaches from playoff teams, leading to much speculation that he was after Boston's Jim Montgomery.
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After replacing Craig Berube in mid-December, Bannister led the Blues to a record of 30-19-5 through the end of the regular season.
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