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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer works in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Nationals ace Scherzer looks ready for opener, fans 9 Cards

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St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong is congratulated after hitting a walk off home run during the ninth inning in Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 5-4 to tie the series at 1-1. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Wong homers in 9th, Cards edge Giants to tie NLCS

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, right, reacts with first base coach Chris Maloney after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of baseball's NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kolten Wong homer sends Cardinals past Dodgers in NLDS Game 3

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp celebrates his home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's NL Division Series in Los Angeles, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Matt Kemp home run pulls Dodgers even with Cardinals in NLDS

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, right, hits a three-RBI double as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis looks on in the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's NL Division Series in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cardinals edge Dodgers in Game 1 after seventh-inning outburst

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Tyler Lyons (70) works in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Choate, Cardinals fall to Braves 2-1 in 8th inning

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Allen Craig (21) scores on a Peter Bourjos (8) base hit as Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) handles the late throw in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 5, 2014 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Cardinals hand slumping Braves 7th straight loss

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) pumps his fist after Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) struck out for the final out in the 9th inning of a baseball game Monday, May 5, 2014 in Atlanta. St. Louis won 4-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves lose 7th straight, fall to Cardinals 4-3

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano, right, hands the ball to manager Clint Hurdle, left, as he leaves the baseball game during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Pirates’ Liriano removed in third inning

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St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Allen Craig catches a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Gaby Sanchez in foul territory for an out during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 26, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cardinals offense gets shut down again

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Michael Wacha delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Wacha too wild in wind, Cardinals lose to Mets 3-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets' Lucas Duda follows through on a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mets cut down tying run, hold off Cardinals 3-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Jenrry Mejia delivers in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game in New York, Monday, April 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Mejia sharp, leads Wright, Mets over Cardinals 2-0

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller sits in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Cards defense, bullpen falter in 3-2 loss to Nats

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond (20) scores as St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha cannot handle the throw from catcher Yadier Molina after the past ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, April 18, 2014, in Washington. Nationals' Danny Espinosa also scored. The Nationals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Molina’s error hurts Cardinals in 3-1 loss to Nats

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Rizzo homers in Cubs’ 6-4 loss to Cardinals

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Carpenter, Wacha lead Cardinals over Cubs 6-4

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, left, scores as he avoids the tag from Chicago Cubs catcher John Baker during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Carpenter, Wainwright help Cardinals top Cubs 10-4

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Wacha strikes out 5 in 3 2-3 innings for St. Louis

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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter speaks at a news conference at the team's spring training baseball facility, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. The Cardinals announced Saturday that they have agreed to a six-year contract extension with Carpenter for $52 million. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Cardinals, 3B Carpenter agree to $52M, 6-year deal

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