Topic: Yadier Molina

Edwin Diaz's smile soured into tears after Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic, with the New York Mets All-Star closer injuring his knee during a victory celebration in Miami.

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols gave the St. Louis Cardinals their latest win with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium.

Albert Pujols hit two home runs in an 18-4 St. Louis Cardinals blowout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The duo of dingers brings the future Hall of Famer to within 13 homers of Alex Rodriguez for fourth in MLB history.

St. Louis Cardinals players not only benefit from Albert Pujols' physical presence in the batting order, but they also rely on lessons the veteran slugger offers behind the scenes during his final MLB season.

All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals for one final season after agreeing to a one-year contract extension with the club Tuesday.

Jake Woodford allowed six hits and one run over 5 2/3 innings and Dylan Carlson drove in four runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs in the first matchup of a four-game series at Busch Stadium.

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Max Kranick was on track for a pristine pitching debut before a sixth-inning rain delay spoiled his bid for a perfect game Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright held the Miami Marlins to just four hits and two runs over six innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn their latest win and push their season record back to .500.

Jesse Winker continued his breakout MLB season with his 14th home run in a Cincinnati Reds win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran outfielder owns a .348 average and is on track for his first All-Star appearance.

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is expected to miss up to a month after suffering a broken left thumb in the team's 1-0 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.