It doesn’t take long to spot an Ozzie Smith jersey in St. Louis, given his popularity, which resonates with fans to this day -- even decades after the legendary shortstop retired.

St. LOUIS -- As much as he’s been hit by an avalanche of nostalgic emotions in the days leading up to his final Opening Day in his current role, retiring Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak is doing his best to not look back now -- especially with so.

ST. LOUIS -- While taking part in the traditional caravan of Cardinals players circling the Busch Stadium warning track on Opening Day, outfielder Lars Nootbaar inadvertently got mixed in with the relief pitchers -- instead of being the leadoff hitter in the starting lineup -- and he had to hurriedly.

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A hot dog and beer. A double play from your middle infield.

It’s Triple-A’s turn up to bat on Friday.

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