Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

A St. Louis native, Mike Shannon spent nine seasons with the Cardinals as a player from 1962-70 before joining the team’s radio booth for 50 years.

Rainout fortunately gives infielder Drew Maggi, 33, one more day to collect first hit in the majors before returning to Class AA.

MLB.com restores original broadcast version of Ryan Noda’s home run after fans notice edited clip on league’s website didn’t show protest signs.

Drew Maggi struck out as a pinch-hitter vs. the Dodgers, but it didn’t detract from his first major league at-bat after 1,154 games in the minors.

An All-American in two sports at Duke, Dick Groat played one season in the NBA before winning a batting title and World Series with the Pirates in 1960.

Seven-year veteran Cam Robinson could miss anywhere from two to eight games, depending on the type of illegal substance found in his positive test.

Fans in the Wrigley Field bleachers chanted “He’s on steroids!” at Padres RF Fernando Tatis Jr., who showed off some nifty dance moves in response.

After offseason contract talks bogged down, the Pirates finally come to terms with Bryan Reynolds on eight-year deal, according to multiple reports.

New rule in Deptford Township requires anyone who becomes abusive to serve as an umpire for three games before being allowed back in the stands.

“I didn’t like it, and it has nothing to do with Kyrie,” former Mavericks guard Vince Carter said when asked about the Dallas’ blockbuster trade.