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John Smoltz Wants to Remain a Cardinal, Should He Decide to Play in 2010

John Smoltz completed his 21st major league season Saturday night when the Cardinals were swept out of the NLDS by the Los Angeles Dodgers. As of now, the 42-year-old hurler does not plan on it being his last. Smoltz told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he'll need some more time to fully evaluate whether or not he'll come...

Padilla Flashes Raw Stuff of Ace

In Advanced Scouting, MLB FanHouse's professional talent evaluator breaks down the playoffs from a scouting perspective.The St. Louis Cardinals may have beaten themselves in getting swept by the Dodgers, but Game 3 left us with a classic question. Was Vicente Padilla's strong pitching performance all him or the opposing...

Baseball Brunch: Bizarre, Rich Legacy at Metrodome as Twins Depart

Every Sunday, MLB FanHouse empties out its notebook in Baseball Brunch. MINNEAPOLIS -- Johan Santana had never seen the Metrodome before the Twins took him from Single-A in the Rule 5 draft. "When I first got there," Santana told FanHouse, "my first impression was, 'How can you play baseball in a place like this?' "I...

John Smoltz Scratched From Next Start

John Smoltz will miss his next start with tendinitis in his right shoulder, MLB.com beat reporter Matthew Leach is reporting today on his blog. The Cardinals are downplaying the injury, saying that they want to get Smoltz some rest and that he'll take his spot back the next time the rotation cycles around to him. With a...

Baseball Brunch: Senior Circuit Resembles Rest Home for Pitchers

Every Sunday, MLB FanHouse empties out its notebook in Baseball Brunch.Ahhh, the National League -- where pitchers can play out their golden years without a care in the world.Think of the NL as baseball's rest home.Just in the past few weeks, Brad Penny and John Smoltz have reached the legendary fountain of youth that...

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05/27/12 John Smoltz to give United Way drive pitch Source: Cleveland Daily Banner - Cleveland TN One of the most popular Atlanta Braves players ever will be in Cleveland on Wednesday, Aug. 15 to help United Way of Bradley County officially kick off its annual campaign.
05/22/12 15 Interleague Matchups Featured in MLB Network's... Source: MLB - Philadelphia Phillies Secaucus, N.J., May 22, 2012 â Fifteen Interleague Play matchups will be featured during MLB Network's live game schedule from Monday, June 4 through Saturday, June 30, including games with every division leader in action.
05/22/12 Blue Jays hope to 'blow' record away Source: Minor League Baseball Minor League teams are known for the creativity of their gameday promotions.
05/21/12 Audio: John Smoltz talks about staying in a place of... Source: Tucson Citizen - Tucson AZ Listen below to hear John Smoltz talk about why he played the majority of his career in Atlanta with the Braves.
05/20/12 Busy Smoltz continues to make impact in retirement Source: Savannah Morning News - Savannah GA John Smoltz was a starter and closer during his playing days for the Atlanta Braves.