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Matt Cain was the last National League winning pitcher in an All-Star Game in 2012.

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Fifty years ago I walked into the Post-Dispatch newsroom. They haven't told me to leave yet. Thanks to all who have helped/supported me these many years.

Jack Flaherty named to start Cardinals' first exhibition against Mets on Saturday. Flaherty also likely to start first regular-season game at Cincinnati on March 26 but manager Mike Shildt said, "We'll announce our opening-day starter soon." Bet on it being Flaherty.

St. Louis fans will have to wait until Sept. 1 to see Randy Arozarena. Young OF is going back to Memphis, to be replaced by Harrison Bader, who had seven homers and 15 RBIs in 16 games while hitting .317 at Memphis. . Will Bader get more time than Lane Thomas?

Today is sixth anniversary of Cardinals scoring nine runs in fourth inning off San Francisco's Main Cain. That was the most runs off a Giants pitcher in an inning since 1902.

Former Giants catcher Matheny salutes retiring SF pitcher Cain: "Sad to see, but what a great career. A real professional."

Matt Cain still is searching for his first victory at Busch Stadium (0-3, 7.62 ERA).

Cmsh Hummel here. Taking first bold step into Twitter-land. watching mighty Redbird attack pummel (1-0) Matt Cain.