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Red Sox add Melancon, Punto in separate deals

The Boston Red Sox tweaked their bullpen and bench with a pair of moves Wednesday, acquiring reliever Mark Melancon and utility infielder Nick Punto in separate deals.

Saunders, Kuo and Scott become free agents

Former All-Star pitchers Joe Saunders and Hong-Chih Kuo, and Baltimore outfielder Luke Scott became free agents Tuesday after their teams declined to offer 2012 contracts.

Cubs can contend, but can’t top Cards

Hate to rain on your parade, Cubs fans, but this isn't your year.

Cards exercise option on Pujols, Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals have exercised a $16 million club option for 2011 with three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols.

Cardinals expect LaRue to retire

The St. Louis Cardinals anticipate catcher Jason LaRue will retire after he sustained a concussion in a brawl last month with the Cincinnati Reds.

Astros 3, Cardinals 0

The St. Louis Cardinals tried to be optimistic Tuesday night after a second straight shutout left them with an 11-15 record in August and seven games behind first-place Cincinnati in the NL Central.


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Astros 3, Cardinals 0

J.A. Happ was determined to pitch better on Monday night than he did in his last outing against the St. Louis Cardinals.


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Reds’ Cueto accepts 7-game suspension

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto will not appeal the seven-game suspension he was handed by Major League Baseball for his role in a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Reds get OF Edmonds from Brewers

The NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds have made a move to try to strengthen their outfield for a playoff run, getting Jim Edmonds from Milwaukee for outfielder Chris Dickerson.

Cardinals 6, Astros 4

Mets 6, Cardinals 5