MLB- Molina slam, Halladay pulled after 2

Yadier Molina: 3rd career grand slam (other 2 were in 2010) 5th grand slam allowed by Roy Halladay in his career, 2nd this season-- Brian McCann had the other. It's the first time he's allowed 2 in the same regular season. 3rd time in his career that Roy Halladay has pitched 2 innings or fewer in a start. The other instances were in 1999 and 2006.

Montero signs $60 million contract with D-backs

The possibility of losing Miguel Montero to free agency and the lack of an alternative that would bring in anyone of comparable ability led the Arizona Diamondbacks to agree to $60 million, five-year contract with the 28-year-old catcher that covers 2013-

Cardinals lose 5-3 to Phillies in 10 innings

A year later, Buster Posey's back in action

Exactly one year ago, Buster Posey went from sure thing to question mark. It wasn’t because of anything he failed to do, it wasn’t because he hadn’t fulfilled every expectation for his greatness.

Break helps World Series hero Freese

Buster Blog - Yadier Molina Ripple Effect

Buster Olney blogs about how Yadier Molina's new contract is having an impact on other teams trying to sign their catchers to long-tern deals.

FRIDAY FANTASY FACTS - Molina hits lefties

Entering Thursday, Yadier Molina is 10 for 31 (.323) against left-handed pitching this season, with five extra-base hits and a .548 slugging percentage. He faces lefty Cliff Lee on Friday.

Cards' Beltran sits again, hoping to avoid DL

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Carlos Beltran was out of the lineup Wednesday night for a third straight game with a sore right knee, though he and manager Mike Matheny believe he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.

Molina Produces Game-ending Rbi For First Time Since 2007

From Elias: Yadier Molina hit an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Cubs on Tuesday afternoon. It marked the first time since September of 2007 that Molina had a game ending RBI. Molina's 237 RBI from 2008 to 2011 were the second most for any National League player who did not have a game-ending RBI behind Chase Utley (306).