Lynn shackles Nats but hurts himself with mistakes

JUPITER, Fla. a Lance Lynn, making his second start of the spring on Saturday, allowed just two singles over four innings, the longest stint by a Cardinals pitcher this spring, He was not quite as efficient, however, with his fielding, making several mistakes and finally allowing an unearned run to the Washington Nationals in the third inning.

Wainwright leads first wave of pitchers into ‘Live BP’

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright throws from the bullpen mound during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright throws from the bullpen mound during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.

Retooled Cardinals have sights set on postseason return

It was one thing for many people to predict St. Louis would finish behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division before last season. It’s another matter entirely for the Cardinals heading into this spring training, knowing they are indeed the team doing the chasing of the defending World Series champions.