ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Chavis has figured out the key to success with the bases loaded. Chavis hit a go-ahead grand slam as the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a three-run, third-inning deficit, and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 on Sunday for their first win this season. Chavis made his first start of the season…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright (1-0) pitched six scoreless innings, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and drove in five, and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrated Albert Pujols’ return with a 9-0 season-opening win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Yadier Molina threw out a runner trying to steal second in the first game…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Robert Thomas scored for the third straight game and set up Nathan Walker’s go-ahead goal late in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues over the Calgary Flames 6-4 on Saturday night. Justin Faulk had a goal and two assists for the Blues. Ryan O’Reilly also scored for St.…

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — With a wave of his hand and a tip of the cap, Albert Pujols walked back into the world of the St. Louis Cardinals for one final season. “This is it for me,” the 42-year-old Pujols said Monday. “This is my last run.” It was quite a scene as Pujols rejoined…

BOSTON — University of Missouri Whitten Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates was named a finalist for the Ben Jobe Award, Tuesday afternoon. The award is presented annually to the top Division 1 minority coach.   Gates, who was introduced Tuesday as Mizzou’s 20th head coach, , is one of 25 finalists and will…