Topic: Brayan Pena

Weekend horse racing featured some classic confrontations that could develop into long-running rivalries, but much still remains to be decided before year-end honors are handed out.

Each weekend seems to bring an earthquake to the Kentucky Derby standings and this time around, it's Epicenter at the focus of events.

ST. LOUIS -- Billy Hamilton's speed might be the most fearsome attribute possessed in the major leagues.

ST. LOUIS -- While the Pittsburgh Pirates set a new season high with seven straight wins, the St. Louis Cardinals might have lost more than a game.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Matt Carpenter homered, doubled and drove in a pair of runs.

The St. Louis Cardinals activated backup catcher Brayan Pena from the disabled list on Tuesday and designated catcher Eric Fryer for assignment.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Danny Duffy pitched as deep into a game than he ever has.

ST. LOUIS -- So what felt better, George Springer, throwing a runner out at the plate or cracking the go-ahead homer in the top of the eighth inning?

ST. LOUIS -- Doug Fister continued his winning streak and ended the St. Louis Cardinals' longest win streak of the year.

CINCINNATI -- Brandon Moss would like to hit for a higher average and reach base more consistently.