Chris Carpenter

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2009 season with one big question mark: Could Chris Carpenter stay healthy? After nine games it looks as if he could be headed to the DL for the ninth time since 1999. Carpenter apparently strained his rib-cage grounding out to third in the top of the fourth inning last night in Arizona. He came out to warm up in the fourth, but the pain became to much for him to continue. The Cardinals led the game 3-0 at the time, but went on to lose for just the third time all season, this time in extras, 7-6. Tony ... Read Full Story

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter was scratched from his last start of the spring due to a sore calf. But considering the ace's injury history, there was a feeling of deja vu all over again with Carpenter. Otherwise, he pitched extremely well this spring. In the 10 innings Carpenter has pitched this season, he hasn't given up an earned run and has nine strikeouts. But it's going to be a while before he pitches again. Carpenter was placed on the 15-day disabled list today. He suffered a strained rib cage in his start yesterday at Arizona. After feeling a pinch in the torso ... Read Full Story

Over the past couple of seasons, St. Louis Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter has battled serious injuries. Scheduled to make a start this Friday, Carpenter has been scratched due to soreness in his calf. But it appears to only be a cautionary move. “ He could pitch if it was the regular season ,” manager Tony La Russa said. “But we don’t need to push." Carpenter has pitched extremely well throughout spring training. Through 23 2/3 innings pitched, Carpenter has an ERA of 1.52 and a 2-1 record. In 2008, Carpenter had an ERA of 1.76, but he made only three starts and pitched only ... Read Full Story

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Bob Carpenter is a two-time Emmy winner for his broadcast work with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is finsihing his third year at the mic with the Washington Nationals. We caught up with Carpenter today... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story