SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Massive flooding in early July washed away a series of structures in Hays County, including the San Marcos West High School soccer field, which served as an afternoon practice site for nearly 70 students, many of whom dreamed of playing professional soccer. “It’s not just a soccer field. It’s a place […]
A Silent Moment at Busch Stadium: Cardinals Players Mark Their Humanity on Cancer Warriors Day.Y1
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — On Busch Stadium red with a sea of fans, a sacred moment suddenly took place when the entire St. Louis Cardinals team and fans stood up, not to cheer for the pitch, but to honor those who are fighting cancer. As part of Mercy’s Cancer Awareness Day, players emerged from the […]
Matt Carpenter, the Cardinals, and a final gift to the teacher who silently accompanied him all his life.Y1
Matt Carpenter sat alone in the locker room, after a dismal high school season. He was cut from the starting lineup by a shoulder injury, his grades were down, and his athletic scholarship was in danger of being revoked. Carpenter, a shy kid, was beginning to believe that the MLB dream was a pipe dream. […]
St. Louis Cardinals Head to Texas Relief: As Players Leave the Stadium for Floodwaters.Y1
In June 2025, torrential rains have left parts of East Texas in a state of emergency. Schools have been cut off, stadiums have turned into rivers, and thousands have been evacuated overnight. But amid the news of loss, a glimmer of hope has begun to burn… right at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. On a […]
Cardinals Player Hits First Home Run to Say Goodbye to His Passed Grandfather.Y1
Paul Goldschmidt was not an emotional man on the field. As a Cardinals mainstay, he was always collected, a typical “man of the job.” But in the final game of the season, in the bright afternoon sun of Busch Stadium, his eyes did not find the ability to fake, nor did they direct the scoreboard. […]